Tupilak launches anti-discrimination reporting contest [Belarus]

Print, online and broadcast journalists can apply for this contest.

The Journalists for Tolerance civil initiative and
Tupilak organize the contest "Best journalist and fighter against discrimination in Belarus in 2019."

The contest accepts print and online articles and photo, audio, video reporting.

The winner will receive a trophy and diploma.

The deadline is Dec. 1.


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Vacancy:Mongabay seeks writer [Worldwide]

Journalists with three or more years of experience with exceptional English fluency can apply for this full-time, remote position.

Mongabay is looking for a staff features writer to produce regular stories on conservation and environmental issues in English.

Responsibilities include coverage of the status of high conservation value forests, the intersection of land rights and environmental change, governance issues around natural resources extraction and development, analysis relevant to ecology and species, and threats to environmental defenders including indigenous peoples and local communities.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of conservation, land rights and environmental issues, an extensive source network, experience with data journalism and multimedia reporting, and more.

Apply now.


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Yousef Jameel Program offers Journalism fellowship [Egypt]

Egyptian students can apply for this fellowship to pursue a master's degree in journalism and mass communication at the American University in Cairo.

Yousef Jameel, working with the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), established the Yousef Jameel Public Leadership Program, with the overall objective of building the capacity of young competent Egyptian nationals in several areas.

Students must complete their master's degrees within a period of two and a half years including an optional semester as a study-abroad.

The organizers cover full tuitions, student services and activities fees, in addition to a monthly stipend and accommodation allowance for non-residents of Cairo.

Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2.

The deadline is Feb. 1, 2020.

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Health journalism Award seeks entries [Latin America]

Print, TV and video journalists living in Latin America who covered health issues in 2018 and 2019 are invited to compete.

Roche Labs Latin America and the Fundación Gabo (FNPI) call for the eighth edition of the Roche Health Journalism Award.

Entries may be submitted in three categories: audio journalism, digital journalism and daily coverage. Works must focus on one or more of the following topics: noncommunicable diseases, rare or orphan diseases, innovation in health care, innovation in health systems and regulation, reforms and public policies.

Winners will receive a full scholarship to participate in a workshop of their choice offered by Fundación Gabo or may choose to attend the Gabriel García Márquez Journalism Award Festival, held every year in Medellín, Colombia.

The deadline to apply is April 2, 2020.


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CIPESA offers grants for digital rights initiatives [Africa]

Organizations and coalitions working to advance digital rights in Africa can apply for funding.

The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is accepting entries for the Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF).

The fund is intended for projects in digital rights advocacy, access to information, litigation, research, policy analysis, digital literacy, disinformation, digital security skills building and more.

Grants range from US$1,000 to US$20,000.

The deadline is Dec. 6.

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Feevale University offers Data journalism course [Brazil]

Academics and journalism graduates can participate in this course.

Feevale University offers an introductory data-driven journalism course Feb. 10 to 12, 2020 in Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul.

Participants will learn about the origin and conceptual definition of data journalism; computer-assisted reporting; the inverted pyramid for data-driven journalism; data analysis tools and techniques for journalism; and data visualization. They will also work on a project.

The registration deadline is Feb. 8, 2020. The cost is BRL200, with discounts available for Feevale students.



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Arab Media & Society seeks papers on science journalism journal [MENA]

Journalists, academics and students from the Arab world are invited to submit their papers.

Arab Media & Society, the biannual journal of the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at the American University in Cairo, is seeking submissions for its next issue on science journalism.

Topics may relate to science journalism education in the Arab world, ethics and bias in science journalism, professional approaches and evolution of science journalism in the digital age.

Although shorter pieces are encouraged, submissions may have up to 10,000 words and must conform to The Chicago Manual of Style.

The deadline for peer-review consideration is Jan 30, 2020. All other submissions, including books and conference reviews, shorter research papers and columns, should be received by Feb .15.


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Grants for environmental reporting available [Asia Pacific]

Journalists and other expert media practitioners can compete for a grant.

The Earth Journalism Network is accepting proposals for Asia-Pacific Investigative Environmental Story Grants.

Story proposals should focus on one of these topics: wildlife trafficking, land clearing, extractive industries, ocean pollution or air pollution.

Applicants must provide a detailed budget with justification for the amount requested using the template provided. Stories can be produced in any language.

The grant competition is open to journalists in South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia and the Pacific region but not Australia or New Zealand.

The deadline is Dec. 31.

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Journalism Program available [US]

Young journalists and journalism students can apply for a trip to Germany.

The German-American Fulbright Commission organizes the Berlin Capital Program to foster transatlantic relations and promote professional and academic networks between Germany and the United States.

Up to 15 journalists will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the political, economic and cultural environment in Germany/Europe with a special focus on the German media landscape and the role of media in politics and society.

The selected candidates participate in a series of seminars, presentations and visits to German media and German political and cultural institutions. The trip will take place May 23 to 30, 2020.

 A limited number of participants will also receive a short extension for a limited number of participants to follow up on meetings, conduct independent research and further take advantage of the Fulbright experience.

The program will cover travel, hotel accommodation, several meals, local transportation and health insurance.

The deadline is Jan. 8, 2020.

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Pulitzer Center seeks coordinator for Rainforest Journalism project [South America]

Experienced journalists fluent in English and Portuguese can apply for this remote, part-time position.

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is looking for a regional coordinator for the Rainforest Journalism Fund in the Amazon region.

Responsibilities include helping to identify regional and local news outlets that the Center will partner; conducting a baseline survey of coverage of tropical rainforest issues; promoting the grant opportunities through direct outreach; translating communications for dissemination in the media; and more.

Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience, an established network of contacts in the region and knowledge of the political and legislative background to the situation of the Amazon region today.

The deadline is Nov. 30.

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