Multimedia for Journalists

Start date: 31 Oct 2011 | End date: 04 Nov 2011
Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Application deadline: 25 Aug 2011

Training is multimedia based, with examples from all branches of media with a combination of exercises and group discussions. 

Eligibility:

Journalists from the developing world with a minimum of two years experience with a general news or specialist reporting background wanting to gain new online skills to help them work smarter. No prior technical skills required.

Funding:

Full bursaries for journalists from the developing world/countries in political transition working for organisations with no resources for training. Bursaries would include return air travel (economy class), accommodation and a modest living allowance. This arrangement is subject to variation.

Part-funded bursaries are available for journalists from the developing world/countries in political transition who work for organisations that have limited resources for training, in this instance Thomson Reuters Foundation waives the tuition cost. Participants will be expected to cover air travel and accommodation costs.  In exceptional circumstances journalists from the developed world will be considered for part-funded bursaries.

Non-funded - Thomson Reuters Foundation also offers training for journalists from any region from an organisation that has the resources to fully cover the following costs of the programme: tuition fees: £200 per day (£1000 for a 5-day London course), also travel and accommodation costs and living expenses. If necessary, Thomson Reuters Foundation can provide a list of hotels for participants who require accommodation in London. If you have any questions please email: foundation@thomsonreuters.com

Submissions:

• A biography of up to 250 words outlining your career.
• A statement of between 250 and 500 words describing any factors affecting your work as a journalist. Explain how you hope to benefit from the course for which you are applying.
• Two recent examples of your published work, preferably relevant to the course for which you are applying, with a brief summary in English (if necessary). 

ALFRED FRIENDLY PRESS FELLOWSHIPS

ALFRED FRIENDLY PRESS FELLOWSHIPS
INCLUDING THE DANIEL PEARL FELLOWSHIPS

Completed applications are due August 8 for the program that begins in March of the following year.

PROGRAM GOALS:

• To provide the Fellow with experience in reporting, writing, editing, and editorial decision-making that will enhance future professional performance;
• To expose the Fellow to the technological changes that are occurring in the industry;
• To enable the Fellow to gain a practical understanding of the function and significance of the free press in American society;
• To transfer knowledge gained on the program to colleagues at home;
• To foster continuing ties between free press institutions and journalists in the U.S. and their counterparts in other countries.

CRITERIA of ELIGIBILITY:

• Current full-time employment as a journalist for the news or editorial departments of independent newspapers, magazines, wire services, or online publications of general public interest in a developing country or an emerging market;
• At least three years of full-time professional experience as a journalist in the print/online media;
• Citizenship of a developing country or an emerging market;
• Early to mid-career status and between 25 and 35 years old;
• A demonstrated personal commitment to a career in journalism in a developing country or an emerging market;
• Ability and desire to share what is learned on the fellowship with other journalists at home;
• Endorsement from the management of the home publication;
• An excellent command of both written and spoken English as all activities are conducted in English.Due to requirements of reporting in the U.S., preference is given to applicants who are proficient in using computers and driving automobiles.

Ashoka Changemakers®, with the support of Google, is seeking innovations in Citizen Media.

Ashoka Changemakers®, with the support of Google, is seeking innovations in Citizen Media.

  

Submit your solutions before September 14, 2011, and help boost media access and participation around the world. If you know of someone with a great idea, nominate their project using this quick and easy form. The innovator will receive an invitation to enter.

Early Entry Prize: Entries received by August 3, 2011, 5PM EST will be eligible to win one of two early entry cash prizes of US $500.

Winners' Prizes: Four entries will receive a cash prize of US $5,000. The most competitive entrants will also be considered for an Ashoka Fellowship — complete with a three-year living stipend, international recognition, and access to a network of systems-changing social entrepreneurs.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook to receive regular updates and to give us your feedback.

Lung Health J2J Training: Lille 2011

The Journalist to Journalist Project of the National Press Foundation and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) are offering fellowships to attend a three-day journalist training program on lung health and related issues (tuberculosis; TB/HIV; asthma, COPD and other non-communicable diseases; childhood pneumonia, tobacco control) at the42nd Union World Conference on Lung Health in Lille, France.

The Union World Conference is the largest annual conference focusing on lung health issues as they affect low- and middle-income countries. The theme of this year’s conference is “Partnerships for Scaling Up and Care,” highlighting the need for all stakeholders to work together on behalf of global lung health. More than 2,500 delegates from 120+ countries are expected to attend. (For more details, www.worldlunghealth.org)

The three-day J2J program is designed for working journalists who want to increase their knowledge and skill at developing stories on lung health issues – from the extent of the problem to the new research that is in the pipeline. The sessions will feature presentations and discussions with experts, as well as practical training in turning scientific information into effective print and broadcast stories.

Applications are sought from journalists working in any medium. Special attention will be given to applications from journalists working in these countries/regions: Russia, Egypt, China and Peru. Up to 15 fellowships will be awarded, which will include conference registration, roundtrip travel by air and train (as needed), hotel accommodation and per diem.

All applicants must have strong English speaking and reading skills. (There will be NO translation at the J2J Program, although the World Conference offers English-French-English translation for principal sessions.)

All application materials must be submitted in English. Applicants will be asked to rate their English proficiency.

The deadline for applications is 5:00 PM EST, Monday, 8 August 2011. Only online applications are accepted.

To submit a complete application, you must:

Prize for regional journalism

Deadline: 31/07/11
Journalists who focus on regional issues can apply for an award.

The International Policy Network (IPN) is now accepting entries for the first annual R.C. Hoiles Prize for Regional Journalism.

The US$15,000 prize recognizes journalists addressing regional issues whose writing best reflects the Freedom Philosophy developed by R. C. Hoiles. Hoiles believed that the sole legitimate function of government is to protect individuals against fraud and force; everything else should be left to the private sector.

The Hoiles Prize is open to all writers, anywhere in the world, but preference will be given to writers based in North America.

Up to six articles may be submitted and entries must not exceed 4,500 words in total. Self-published articles and articles published only in blogs are acceptable.

For more information, click here

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/prize-regional-journalism-open-worldwide

The Doha Centre for Media Freedom seeks freelancers

Freelance writers covering press freedom and media issues in South and Central Asia, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and North Africa are invited to submit story ideas.

The Doha Centre for Media Freedom seeks stories about political or economic restrictions on media freedom, as well as other kinds of obstacles journalists face in their everyday work, including safety issues or self-censorship. The Centre also looks for people to profile for its Journalist Spotlight section.

The Centre pays between $200 and $350 per story. Story pitches should include a concise description of the topic, the angle and the sources that will be used.

Journalists should send pitches via email to stephanie@dc4mf.org .

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/doha-centre-media-freedom-seeks-freelancers

Writing contest on the green economy

Deadline: 31/08/11
Writers can participate in a contest on the green economy.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/writing-contest-green-economy-open-worldwide

The International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP) is holding writing contest. Articles will be part of a new magazine to be launched late 2011.

The contest is open to young scholars from all over the world, graduate students, PhD students or postdocs. Scholars from developing countries are particularly encouraged to participate.

Five winners to be awarded a cash prizes and their work will be featured in the first issue of the magazine. First place will be awarded US$500, second place US$200 and third through fifth place receive US$100 each.

Articles should address a significant scientific topic relating to the human dimensions of the green economy. While the subject matter may be technical, contestants should seek to write an article that is understandable to a non-scientific audience.

For more information, click here.

Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships

Deadline: 01/08/11

Mid-career print journalists from developing countries can now apply for the 2012 Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF).

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/alfred-friendly-press-fellowships-open-worldwide

The organizers will select about 10 journalists to spend six months getting non-academic, long-term, hands-on experience at American news organizations. In addition to the newsroom experience, the program offers specialized fellowships by topic -- business, health, investigations, online, etc. -- and region.

In cooperation with the AFPF, the Daniel Pearl Foundation also offers special fellowships to honor the life and work of Wall Street Journal journalist Daniel Pearl. Candidates for the Daniel Pearl Fellowships must have experience in reporting on South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

AFPF applicants must be proficient in English, between the ages of 25 and 35 years old and have at least three years of print journalism experience.

The fellowships, starting next March, cover all program-related international and domestic travel expenses, health insurance, and also provide a monthly stipend.

The deadline for application submission is August 1.

For more information, click here.

Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library international photo contest

Deadline: 12/09/11
Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library
Foreign View is a photo project depicting social, political, cultural and everyday life of citizens from different countries.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/boris-yeltsin-presidential-library-international-photo-contest-open-worldwide

Russian photographers who take pictures abroad and foreigners who photograph life in Russia are eligible. The contest welcomes professional photographers, amateurs and associations of photographers of any age and nationality.

Categories include state power and the information society; people and events; borders and spaces; state symbols; customs and traditions; national memorials.

The competition is organized by the Boris Eltsin Presidential Library.

Photographs submitted to the contest may be of any genre: portrait, reportage, stage photo, landscape, still life, photo collage, etc.

The photographs are accepted in digital form until September 12, 2011. The results will be announced in October - November, 2011.

For more information, click here.

Fund for Investigative Journalism

Deadline: 15/08/11

Investigative journalists can apply for a reporting grant.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/grants-fund-investigative-journalism-worldwide

The grants, sponsored by the Fund for Investigative Journalism, are intended to support investigative projects around the world.

The average award is US$5,000, which should cover out-of-pocket expenses such as travel costs. The Fund does not cover grantees’ salaries or equipment. The first half of the grant is given once an application is approved and the second half is paid when the project is complete.

Recent grants include investigations on the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, the chocolate trade, Moment Magazine, for an investigation on discrimination against Jews in the U.S. Army Corps, and the Daniel Pearl Project.

All proposals must be submitted in English and include a detailed budget.

For more information, click here.