TV reporting training open [Worldwide]

Journalists who want to improve their broadcast reporting can attend this online training.

Poynter, with support from CNN, will host "Virtual TV power reporting" Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2 to 25.

Participants will learn how to effectively tell complicated visual and non-visual stories for TV; techniques to gather information from interviewees even when they are reluctant to talk; conduct ethical decision-making on a deadline; demonstrate principles of photojournalism in their work and communicate and collaborate with photojournalists; and produce powerful  stories that engage audiences.

The cost is US$99. Members of minority organizations in the U.S. are eligible for scholarships to cover 50%. Journalists in financial need can also request a discount.

The deadline is May 21.

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RNRF seeks reports on natural resources [US]

Journalists who write about natural resources can apply for an award.

The Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF) offers the Excellence in Journalism Award to advance public education and understanding of important natural resource issues through the dissemination of accurate and scientifically based information about the environment. 

The contest recognizes print or online work by an individual, group or organization, including an online report or article/feature in a newspaper, magazine, journal or newsletter.

Works must have been published in 2019.

The winner will receive a plaque at an award ceremony. 

The deadline is May 31.

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Fundraising initiates for Media projects open [Russia]

Journalists, bloggers and independent media can use this platform to raise funds for their projects.

7x7 online magazine and the Alliance of Independent Regional Publishers (AIRP) have launched the crowdfunding platform for the media "Power of the word".

The platform helps journalists and bloggers to raise money for their projects and allows readers to support independent journalism and draw attention to important problems in their local communities.

Projects can be submitted in four categories: investigative journalism, journalistic trips to underserved areas, journalists in need and media initiatives.

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Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award seeks entries [US]

Journalists and organizations in the United States that published stories on First Amendment issues are eligible for a US$10,000 award.

The Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award, presented by the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, honors journalists, organizations and others that protect and preserve one or more of the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Work must have been completed within the 2019 calendar year. Last year's winner was the Boston Globe's Spotlight Team.

Along with the cash prize, the winner will receive airfare and accommodation to attend the Society of Professional Journalists National Convention.

The deadline is June 20.

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NPR seeks fellows [US]

U.S.-based journalists can apply for a fellowship to conduct a reporting project abroad.

Sponsored by the John Alexander Project and NPR, the Above the Fray Fellowship is designed to give a promising journalist the opportunity to cover important underreported stories from abroad.

The selected individual will spend three months filing on-air and online stories for NPR.

Applicants should combine the depth of traditional journalists with the technical innovation of new media and have between three and five years of professional experience. 

The deadline to apply is July 1, 2021.

Note: The fellowship will not be held in 2020 and is scheduled to return in 2021.

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Kavli Foundation seeks entries for Science journalism award [Worldwide]

Science journalists are eligible for this award.

The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards, organized by the Kavli Foundation, recognize outstanding reporting for a general audience and honor individuals for coverage of the sciences, engineering and mathematics.

The categories are large newspaper, small newspaper, magazine, audio, video spot news/feature reporting, video in-depth reporting, online and children's science news.

Entries must have been published, broadcast or posted online between July 16, 2019 through July 15, 2020. Works in a language other than English must include an English translation.

There will be two awards for each category, a Gold award worth US$5,000 and a Silver award worth US$3,500. One winner for each award in each category will also receive travel expenses to attend an awards ceremony in February 2021 at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.

The deadline is Aug. 1.

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Vacancy: Twitter seeks curator [Brazil]

Digital journalists can apply for this position in São Paulo.

Twitter is looking for a curator of digital media in Portuguese. This is a full-time, three-month position.

The curator will quickly and accurately identify the best Twitter content in tweets, photos and videos, curate live streams of Twitter content across various topics, weave stories from tweets to create compelling, narratively-driven Moments, and more.

Candidates must have at least two years of experience, deep knowledge of one or more content areas (news, politics, sports, entertainment, etc.) and experience curating Tweets in real time and using publishing tools.

Apply now.

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Film festival seeks entries [MENA]

Filmmakers can apply for this virtual film festival.

The Virtual International Short Film Festival in Algeria, which is organized by the National Committee for the Promotion of Youth and Cultural Activities, is accepting entries to its first edition.

Applicants should send their short films, up to 30 minutes long, along with poster, synopsis and the link of their film to culturenocsc [AT] gmail [DOT ]com.

The audience will vote online to choose the best films, after which the committee will announce the winning entries. The award ceremony will be held on July 5 in Algeria.

The deadline is May 20.

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Mediacorp: Vacancy exists for studio manager [Singapore]

Experienced broadcast journalists can apply for this position in Singapore.

Mediacorp is looking for a studio productions manager to lead the overall operations of its studio.

The manager will ensure a smooth production of news & current affairs programs for Channel NewsAsia and all news bulletins transmission on Mediacorp channels.

The ideal candidate should have five years of experience in studio production and at least two years of experience in a leadership role.

Apply now.

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Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award focuses on conflict reporters [Worldwide]

War correspondents worldwide can enter a competition.

The Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents, sponsored by the Calvados General Council, the town of Bayeux, France, and others, honors coverage of conflict situations or news events relating to the fight for freedom and democracy.

Categories include young reporters, long and short-form TV, radio, print, online and photojournalism. Entries must have been published or aired between June 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020, except in the young reporters' category, whose photos from June 1, 2018 on will be accepted.

The winner of each category will receive EUR7,000 (US$7,667). There are also four special prizes, ranging from EUR3,000 (US$3,286) to EUR4,000 (US$4,381). 

The deadline is June 15.

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