Reuters seeks bureau chief [Europe, Central Eurasia]

Seasoned journalists can apply for this position in Moscow.

Reuters is looking for a  Russia&CIS bureau chief to run coverage of Russia and its near neighbors, including Ukraine and central Asia.

The job requires a candidate with a nuanced understanding of Russia’s political, economic and corporate landscape and the ability to organize a large team of reporters.

The successful candidate will have a keen understanding of corporate and financial news and a proven ability to generate great ideas and to edit and write with comfort and authority across the file.

Fluent Russian is essential; additional languages will be an advantage.


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Kamal Adham offers journalism fellowship [Egypt]

Graduates of journalism and mass communication who wish to pursue a master’s degree in television and digital journalism can apply for this fellowship.

The Kamal Adham Fellowship at the America University in Cairo covers full or partial tuition for the master's program, in addition to books and transportation fees.

Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and prove they are in financial hardship.

Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry.

The deadline is Nov. 1.


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Webinar on chat apps, journalism available [Worldwide]

Anyone concerned with the use of WhatsApp to spread misinformation can attend this Dow Jones-TruthBuzz webinar.

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) will host the webinar "A private affair: chat apps and journalism" at 9 a.m. EDT on Aug. 22, which will be streamed simultaneously on the IJNet Facebook page.

The webinar will feature Shalini Joshi, who works on the TruthBuzz project for the India-based PROTO, and Tai Nalon, executive director and co-founder of Aos Fatos in Brazil.

Both experts will discuss their experience researching the nature and spread of misinformation as both their countries, India and Brazil, have been impacted by the extensive use of private messaging platforms during recent election campaigns.

They will address questions such as: How should newsrooms take messaging apps into account in their daily work? How can journalists mitigate risk when working with these platforms? How can journalists scale their efforts to reach larger and more diverse audiences? What ethical and privacy concerns should journalists have when using these platforms?

Registration is free and ongoing. Registered participants will receive a reminder email as well as a link to a video recording of the webinar when it becomes available.

This webinar is the first a series of ICFJ Dow Jones TruthBuzz Webinars. Please mark your calendar for Sept. 19 and Oct. 24 for additional webinars with journalists from around the world, discussing collaboration across newsrooms to combat misinformation and creating compelling videos to maximize the impact of fact-checking articles.

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Afar magazine launches Travel photography contest [Worldwide]

Anyone can enter this contest.

AFAR Magazine, in partnership with United MileagePlus and illy, has launched the 2019 AFAR Travel Photography Awards.

The contest is open digital photos in all genres of travel photography shot in any device. The categories are food, cities, people, outdoors and style & design.

The grand prize winner will receive US$5,000 and category winners will receive US$2,000, in addition to business class airfare, publication in AFAR, a photography guide E-booket and more.

Submit three images across any category for US$10; every subsequent image submission will cost US$10 each.

The deadline is Sept. 18.
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Registration ongoing for Conference on future of journalism [Brazil]

Journalists, media entrepreneurs and students are invited to attend this event.

The 3i Festival - Innovative, Inspiring and Independent Journalism will take place Oct. 18 to 20 in Rio de Janeiro. The festival is the result of a partnership among 13 organizations, including Agência Lupa, Agência Pública, JOTA, Nexo, Nova Escola, Ponte Jornalismo, Repórter Brasil, Énois and others.

The program will feature lectures, workshops and roundtables on the most current journalism challenges and innovative experiences.

Registration ranges from BRL135 to BRL320, including workshops. Visit the festival's YouTube channel for videos and panel webcasts.

Registration is ongoing, but spots are limited

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Vacancy :Southern Metropolis Weekly seeks journalists [China]

Experienced journalists can apply for several positions in southern China.

Southern Metropolis Weekly is seeking a reporter, a news editor and writers.

The reporter will cover Shenzhen, Guangzhou and the Greater Bay Area, providing original content for both print and new media platforms. Applicants must have experience in news investigation and the ability to generate and curate original news content. Having a relevant network of contacts and experience in finance, politics and in-depth news investigation are advantageous. The position is based in Shenzhen.

The news editor will also work on the news coverage of Shenzhen, Guangzhou and the Greater Bay Area. This would include coordinating reporting activities, mentoring reporters to develop news features and editing content. Ideal candidates must have two-plus years of news editing experience in traditional media or three-plus years of work experience in new media. A strong understanding of politics, economy or technology is required, as is the capability of content planning. The position is based in Guangzhou or Shenzhen.

The writers should be adept at finding original stories and be familiar with the political, financial, technology and culture sector. Candidates should have a global vision and media work experience. These are remote positions.

Apply now.

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Gleb Fetisov launches new journalism contest [Worldwide]

Journalism organizations are invited to nominate journalists for this award.

Russian philanthropist Gleb Fetisov has launched the Fetisov Journalism Awards. This new competition aims to recognize journalists for their contribution to the promotion of universal human values and extraordinary heroism.

The contest has four categories: contribution to peace, contribution to civil rights, investigative reporting and environmental journalism.

Works must have been published between June 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019. Entries in languages other than English must be accompanied by a translation into English.

The first, second and third place winners in each category will receive CHF100,000 (US$102,009), CHF20,000 (US$20,401) and CHF10,000 (US$10,200), respectively.

The deadline is Oct. 1.


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CUNY seeks manager [US]

Professionals with experience working with the journalism industry can apply for this position in New York.

The Center for Community and Ethnic Media at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is looking for a general manager.

The general manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the center, write grant proposals and reports, help manage budgets, serve as the liaison between the several initiatives and help coordinate activities between the center and its regional partners.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and connections with community and immigrant media outlets as well as experience soliciting and managing major grants. Spanish-language verbal and written skills are a plus.

Apply immediately.

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Fellowship for data journalists available [Eastern Europe, Central Eurasia]

Journalists and others working with data from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan can apply for this fellowship.

ForSet is accepting applications for its yearlong program Data Communication Fellowship, which includes a three-week training session between October and November in Tbilisi, Georgia, and online mentorship.

Fellows will advance their skills in data collection, data analysis, data storytelling, designing with data and more. They will research, write, design and publish data stories under the guidance of ForSet. Each fellow will be assigned a mentor from the ForSet team who will help them through the process of developing their data stories.

Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English and be open to getting involved in cross-country collaboration and reporting.

A total of 12 fellows will be selected. Six fellows will receive full funding, which covers travel, accommodations and living costs in Tbilisi, and six fellows will receive partial funds fellows, covering travel only.  All fellows are expected to pay for their travel insurance.

The deadline is Sept. 8.
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Thomson Reuters Foundation offers course on human trafficking, slavery [West Africa]

Full-time journalists and regular contributors to media organizations in West Africa can apply for free training.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation offers the course "Reporting human trafficking and modern day slavery" Nov. 18 to 22 in Lagos.

Participants will learn new reporting skills and expand their knowledge about human trafficking and slavery to produce high-quality coverage of the issue.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation will pay travel and lodging costs for journalists traveling from outside Lagos.

Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience and a good level in spoken and written English.

The deadline is Oct. 1.
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