Global Communication, Local Perspectives Call for Papers

April 26, 2010

Call for Papers
China Association of Communication (中国传播学会CAC）and Chinese Communication Association (国际中华传播学会CCA）are co-organizing a conference on “Global Communication, Local Perspectives” to be held on December 10-12, 2010, at City University of Hong Kong.  This is the first time CAC has its annual conference outside mainland China, and it is a continuous effort of CCA to reach out and strengthen collaborative ties with peer academic organizations.  The Department of Media and Communication at City University of Hong Kong will serve as the host and conference planner.
Papers related to the following sub-themes/sessions and other topics are welcome:
1）Political economy of global communication
2）Mass media and social transformation
3）Media policy and regulation
4）Chinese culture and communication history
5）New media and social development
6）Journalism practice in the age of media convergence
7）Advertising and public relations in the context of globalization
8）Development of journalism and communication education
9）Round table on communication research
Submission Deadline:
Please submit abstracts of 250 words in e-files with contact information and name(s) and affiliation of the author(s) to the planner (City University) on July 1, 2010.  The abstracts will be reviewed, and notification of the results will be sent on August 1, 2010.  Full papers should be submitted on October 1, 2010, by the participants whose abstracts have been accepted. As the working languages of the conference are Chinese and English, papers written in other languages will not be accepted.
Submissions by CCA Members should be sent to:
Miss LEUNG Phoebe
Department of Media and Communication
City University of Hong Kong
Email:  psmleung@cityu.edu.hk

International freelancer awards calls for entries

Posted on: 27/05/2010Basic JournalismDeadline: 13/07/2010Region: Worldwide

Reporters and freelancers from the developing world and countries in transition can submit works to the 2010 Kurt Schork Memorial Awards, which reward high-quality writing and investigative efforts, as well as reporters' courage and resourcefulness. Deadline: July 13.

Both categories (local reporters covering local issues and international freelancer covering international issues) come with a $5,000 cash prize. All print media and established online publications are accepted. Blogs and personal websites are not eligible.

For more information, click here.

Journalists needed for 2010 Global Integrity report

Posted on: 24/05/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/06/2010
Region: Worldwide

U.S.-based watchdog organization Global Integrity is seeking experts to assist in the publication of their 2010 Global Integrity Report, on corruption around the world. Deadline: June 1.

The report will examine corruption in numerous countries based on on-the-ground reporting, quantitative data, government accountability and anti-corruption mechanisms. Writers will be compensated.

Journalists, researchers and social scientists are encouraged to apply.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Reuters offers multimedia training course in London

Posted on: 19/05/2010
International Experience, Multimedia
Deadline: 05/07/2010
Region: Worldwide

The Reuters Foundation is inviting journalists from the developing world to apply for a course on multimedia reporting, to be held in London September 6 to 10. Deadline: July 15.

The "Multimedia Web tools for journalists" course, to be held in London, will teach newsgathering teams practical ways to take advantage of multimedia tools and methods for finding, developing and presenting stories.

Journalists from the developing world with a minimum of two years experience with a general news or specialist reporting background are eligible to apply for the course. No prior technical skills or Internet training is required.

Full bursaries or part-funded bursaries may be available.

For more information, click here.

Contest seeks short films on development topics

Posted on: 13/05/2010
Documentaries
Deadline: 31/08/2010
Region: Worldwide

Link TV, a television channel providing global perspectives on news, events and culture, is calling for entries of five-minute films that tell stories of progress in developing countries. These films will be entered in Link TV's ViewChange Online Film Contest. Deadline: August 31.

Submitted films may cover efforts to help end poverty, disease, hunger, conflict, inequality and illiteracy in developing countries. Films may be submitted by professional or amateur filmmakers and may be filmed in any format -- documentary, short drama, music video, animation or other formats.


A panel of judges will select the winner, who will receive US$20,000.

For more information and to submit a film, click here.

Female writers invited to submit essays on 'holding hands'

Posted on: 13/05/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 04/06/2010
Region: Worldwide

Women around the world are invited to submit non-fiction essays on the topic of "holding hands," for publication in the upcoming issue of World Pulse, a magazine that tells of global issues through the eys of women. Works will also be published online, and the top three stories will receive US$100. Deadline: June 4.

World Pulse invites writers to tell a story about "holding hands," which might explore themes of mentorship, connection, taboo, solidarity, violence, relationships, sensuality, family, love, friendship, healing, bridging difference, or anything in between. Full guidelines are available on the Web site.

World Pulse is seeking unique, honest, personal, and creative entries that showcase the true-life stories of women and their allies in their own words. Stories should be 400 words, maximum.

For more information, click here.

Asia Pacific and U.S. journalists can apply for a study tour fellowship

Posted on: 13/05/2010
Environmental, Fellowships and Awards, International Experience
Deadline: 16/06/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific

Journalists from Asia Pacific and the United States are invited to apply for a fellowship on energy security that will involve a study tour in Hawaii and cities in Asia or the U.S. Deadline: June 16.

The 2010 Jefferson Fellowships, to take place October 23 to November 13, will look specifically at two of the largest users of energy, the U.S. and China, and their efforts in addressing energy security.

Applicants must be working print, broadcast and online journalists in the United States, the Pacific Islands or Asia with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Applicants must have the ability to communicate in English in a professional, multi-cultural environment.

Roundtrip airfare, lodging, ground transportation and meals are covered for participating journalists.

For more information about the program and how to apply, visit http://www.eastwestcenter.org/jefferson. Applications may be sent by e-mail to jefferson@eastwestcenter.org or journalismfellowships@eastwestcenter.org.

Malaysia workshop to explore the new media market

Posted on: 07/05/2010
Business and Economic
Region: Asia and the Pacific

From August 17 to 20, journalists will gather in Malaysia to discuss the way to reach new audiences through social media, blogs and online newspapers.

The seminar, "Professional Online Journalism: Chances and Challenges," will gather online journalists from several Asian and European countries.

For more information, contact Paul Linnarz at +65 6603 6181 or Media.Singapore@kas.de. Or click here to learn more.

South Asian students to receive financial aid for summer internships

South Asian students to receive financial aid for summer internships

Posted on: 07/05/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 31/05/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific

The South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) is offering stipends to help students working in unpaid or partially paid internships this summer. Deadline: May 31.

Applicants must be of South Asian descent or demonstrate an interest in South Asia or the diaspora. They must be current students who are juniors, or graduating seniors in an accredited college or university in North America; or a student enrolled or about to enter a graduate-level program in North America. Applicants must have an internship offer from a recognized media organization.

The Internship Assistance Program is intended to recognize the reporting abilities and commitment of emerging journalists from across the United States, Canada and South Asia.

The SAJA Internship Assistance Fund will offer stipends of various amounts to cover airfares or other expenses.

For more information, contact Prabha Natarajan nnprabha@gmail.com. Access the online application form here.

Youth award seeks creative digital works

Posted on: 05/05/2010
Fellowships and Awards, Internet, Multimedia
Deadline: 20/06/2010
Region: Worldwide

Young designers, e-content creators, writers and bloggers (up to 30 years old) from around the world are invited to submit digital content to the World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) competition. Deadline to apply: June 20.

The WSYA will select and promote the best works that demonstrate young people’s potential to create outstanding, creative digital content. Nominations include: Fight Poverty, Hunger and Disease; Education for All; Power 2 Women; Create Your Culture; Go Green; and Pursue Truth!

WSYA serves as a platform for people from all UN member states to work together in efforts to reduce poverty and hunger, and to tackle ill-health, gender inequality, lack of education, lack of access to clean water and environmental degradation.

An international jury of 12 experts will evaluate the projects in two rounds of online judging, and three winners in each category will be selected.

To get more information, visit http://www.youthaward.org

Fellowships for mid-career journalists will focus on coverage of violence

Posted on: 27/04/2010
Conflict, Disasters, Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 21/07/2010
Region: Worldwide

Mid-career journalists from the Americas, Europe and the Australasia who want to deepen their knowledge of trauma and improve coverage of violence, conflict and tragedy can apply for a fellowship. Deadline: July 21.

The fellowships, called the Ochberg Fellowships, are open to print, broadcast and online reporters, photographers, editors and producers. Applicants must have at least five years' full-time journalism experience. Six to ten fellows will be selected by the organizer, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma.

Fellows will attend an intensive weeklong seminar program in Montreal, Canada from November 2 to 6. The program will include briefings by leading interdisciplinary experts in the trauma field and discussions with journalists. Fellows will also attend the annual conference of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies during the week. The fellowships will cover all travel and ground expenses.

All fellowship seminars are conducted in English. To apply, click here.

Asia Pacific film competition calls for entries

Posted on: 28/04/2010
Documentaries
Deadline: 23/08/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific

The Fourth Annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards will return to Australia's Gold Coast on December 2. Submissions must be from the Asia Pacific region and be submitted by August 23.

Eligible films must have a credible screening prior to being accepted by APSA.

For all entry requirements, visit the official Web site here.

Human rights documentary festival accepting entries

Posted on: 04/05/2010Documentaries, Human RightsDeadline: 31/08/2010Region: Worldwide

Documentary filmmakers interested in human rights and social change around the world are encouraged to submit entries to an international documentary film festival in Budapest. Deadline for submission: August 31.

The 7th Verzio International Film Festival will run from November 2 to 7.

The festival is seeking high quality, creative documentaries dedicated to the ideals of open society, democracy, rule-of-law, tolerance, and political and cultural pluralism in a global context, according to organizers. Works should also seek to expose abuse and human rights' violations throughout the world.

To apply, click here. For more information, e-mail verziofilmfest@ceu.hu.

Global Media Forum in Germany to discuss climate change

Posted on: 05/05/2010
Environmental
Region: Worldwide

Journalists and others interested in global climate change are invited to Bonn, Germany to discuss climate change and the media.

The Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum will take place June 21 to 23.

The target group is both international and inter-disciplinary. Media representatives from around the world, high-profile experts of inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, politicians, artists, entrepreneurs and scientists will be in attendance.

For more information, visit http://www.dw-gmf.de/

Lorenzo Natali Prize to award journalists defending human rights

Posted on: 05/05/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 31/08/2010
Region: Worldwide

Journalists committed to defending democracy and human rights, good governance and improved standards of living around the world can apply for the 2010 Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize. Application materials in a number of categories will be accepted until August 31.

The competition is organized by the European Commission in cooperation with Reporters Without Borders and the World Association of Newspapers. Last year, 1,000 journalists from 130 countries applied for prizes.

Works must have been published between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. The first prize winner in each region will receive EU€5,000 (about US$6,430).

For information and to apply, click here.

Filipino broadcast journalist gets death threat

SEAPA Alert: Filipino broadcast journalist gets death threat
5 May 2010
Source: CMFR

A radio broadcaster in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato in southern
Philippines received a death threat attached to a funeral wreath on
28 April 2010. North Cotabato is a province approximately 956.14
kilometers south of Manila.

Williamor Magbanua, 30, a radio blocktimer at dxND of the Notre
Dame Broadcasting Corporation, and information officer of incumbent
Kidapawan City Representative Bernardo Piñol Jr., said he found the
wreath hanging over the fence of his house at around 5:30 in the
morning (local time). Magbanua is also a correspondent for the
Manila-based broadsheet "Philippine Daily Inquirer" and of the
online news magazine GMANews.TV. A blocktimer is a freelance
practitioner who purchases "blocks" of radio time for a program for
which he then solicits advertisements. Blocktimers have been
accused of being in the payroll of politicians especially during
elections.

Attached to the wreath was a note in the Visayan dialect saying
that Magbanua had violated the rules of the Communist Party of the
Philippines (CPP) because he was peddling lies which trampled on
the rights of women.

The note was signed by a certain Dencio Madrigal, who said he was
the spokesperson of the Front 72 Valentin Palamine Command of the
New People's Army (NPA) Far South Mindanao. The NPA is the armed
group of the CPP. Magbanua, however, said he did not think the
wreath and the threat came from the NPA, but from the camp of the
political rival of Piñol, who, however, immediately denied that it
came from her.

The alleged NPA spokesperson said that if Magbanua persisted, he
would "face the consequences."

Before receiving the wreath, Magbanua said he had noticed
suspicious men following him. Last weekend, on 24 April, two
unidentified men on a motorcycle, with its headlights off, followed
him on his way home from the office of his boss, Rep. Piñol. This
happened again the next day (25 April).

The night he received the threat (28 April 2010), an unidentified
man was seen standing under a lamppost outside his house. The man
was later picked up by another man on the same motorcycle used to
stalk him.

Magbanua thinks the threat is election-related. He told the Center
for Media Freedom and Responsibility that the threat could have
come from Piñol's political rival, Nancy Catamco. Catamco, who,
according to Magbanua, has been saying that he has been fabricating
stories about her.

Magbanua denied that he has demeaned women in his radio program.
"Never in my program," he said. He challenged Catamco to listen to
the recordings of his program to prove her allegations. "She is
creating all those rumors," Magbanua said in Filipino.

He also said in an interview with National Union of Journalists in
the Philippines (NUJP) Kidapawan Chapter Chair Malu Manar that
"this is not the way the NPA writes their press statements. As a
radio reporter who used to write stories about the NPA, I know how
the rebels write and send their statements."

On 30 April 2010, Manar received in her e-mail an open letter of
the NPA Front 72 Valentin Palamine Regional Operations Command
denying that the threat on Magbanua came from them. The group said:
"May we reassure Mr. Magbanua that, as a matter of policy, and as
track record shows, the NPA does not send death threats, not even
to those who have been found guilty by the Hukumang Bayan (People's
Court.) The NPA through its Eight Points of Attention strictly
follows the rules and regulations on the proper conduct towards
civilians, including Mr. Magbanua." The "Open Letter to Williamor
Magbanua" dated 29 April 2010 was signed by Ka Dencio Madrigal.

Catamco denied the accusation of Magbanua in an interview with
Manar. "I won't do that, of course," she said. According to
Catamco, her supporters have heard him (Magbanua) say disgraceful
things against her during the campaign.

Upon receiving the threat, Magbanua immediately went to the
Philippine National Police (PNP) Kidapawan and filed a report.
Policemen have been assigned to guard his house from 2:00 p.m.
until dawn.

According to the local police, there are still no leads as to who
sent the funeral wreath and the threat. Magbanua has not filed a
complaint.

International photo competition seeks works on 'equal opportunities'

Posted on: 03/05/2010
Photojournalism
Deadline: 01/06/2010
Region: Worldwide

Journalists from around the world are invited to participate in a Kazakh photo competition aimed at creating awareness about people with disabilities and opportunities to contribute to the development of society. Deadline: June 1.

The competition, "Equal Access and Equal Life," will select 40 photos for the exhibition which will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan in June. Three winners will be awarded prizes, including cameras.

The selection committee includes film producer Timur Bekmambetov, photographers and representatives of NGOs. A short description of the photograph should be included in a submission.

Entries must be sent to equalaccess2010@gmail.com

Southeast Asian fellowship

Southeast Asian fellowship will examine regional cooperation
Posted on: 03/05/2010
Fellowships and Awards, Human Rights, International Experience
Deadline: 17/05/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific

Southeast Asian journalists are encouraged to apply for a month-long fellowship that will examine the efforts of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to create "One Community" in the region. Deadline: May 17.

The fellowship, the Southeast Asian Press Alliance's (SEAPA) 2010 Journalism Fellowship, is open to journalists with at least five years professional experience in print, broadcast or online news media.

Fellows will propose a topic under the theme, "An ASEAN Community by 2015: Vision or Delusion?," and explore this topic in an ASEAN country. Fellows will be required to produce and publish a major journalistic piece in their home news publication.

Applications consist of a proposal no longer than 1,000 words, two sample articles, a CV and written consent to participate from current employers. The fellowship will take place from June 20 to July 17. SEAPA will cover travel, accommodations, meals and other related expenses.

To download the application, click here and go to "SEAPA Accepting Applications to 2010 Journalism Fellowship" on the right side of the page.