For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, Check out these opportunities with deadlines and apply. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us: Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530
Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
Fellowship! @mongabay is seeking applications for The Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship. Under this program, 12 fellows will each receive US$500 a month & will work directly with the fellowship editor to produce 6 stories..
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
The Sir Harry Evans Memorial Fund & @durham_uni are offering a 9-month fellowship, which funds an investigative project at a newsroom in London, New York, or Toronto.
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
Calling young journalists, if you are: Aged 30 or under. From a country with a GNI below $20,000. Holding power to count through various #investigative pieces. Apply for @thomfound & @FPALondon‘s Young Journalist Award 2023
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 15
Training opportunity for Campus Journalists in Nigeria. @CJIDAfrica, in partnership with @womenfundng, invites campus journalists interested in reporting on Gender-Based Violence to apply for a 2-day virtual training on GBV reporting.
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 15
Call for Applications: The CJID, through its Media in Gender Project, in partnership with @womenfundng is pleased to invite Campus Journalists interested in reporting on Gender-Based Violence to apply for 2-day virtual training on GBV reporting. Deadline: August 15th, 2023 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfe3XaQoCiK-DdUK8TUbQCnzMZ_zOvTu6xwXjkzp1o9ew_hzQ/viewform
Nigeria Media Merit Award Programme
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
Journalists across Nigeria, the call for entries for the 2023 Nigeria Media Merit Award Programme is open! Winners will receive a trophy, a certificate & specific prize money. Send your entries to nominations@nmma-ng.org
Journalists across Nigeria, the call for entries for the 2023 Nigeria Media Merit Award Programme is still open! Winners will receive a trophy, a certificate & specific prize money. Send your entries to nominations@nmma-ng.org by August 17. https://buff.ly/43vbvDr
IWMF‘s Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
The call for applications for International Women’s Media Foundation @IWMF‘s Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism is now open! This opportunity is open to women & nonbinary journalists with 3+ years of professional journalism experience. @theawjp @HerStoryUG @AMWIK
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
The call for applications for @IWMF‘s Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism is open! This opportunity is open to women & nonbinary journalists with 3+ years of professional journalism experience. Up to $5,000 is available Apply by Aug. 20. https://buff.ly/3DkCJC1
Training and Grant Opportunity!
@witschinaafrica & @chinadialogue seek applications for a workshop on reporting about critical mineral resources for the global energy transition. Dates: November 22-24, 2023, in Johannesburg, . Apply by August 25. https://buff.ly/3DIfcuR
Call for Applications!!
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Are you a media outlet serving local & niche audiences? The Local News Accelerator program by @globalfreemedia, which offers training and sustainability support, is open for applications. Apply by August 27
National conference on agricultural journalism
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
@PrimeProgressng & @JCMCentre will host a national conference on agricultural journalism in Nigeria from Aug. 31 — Sept. 2, 2023.
Theme: Agricultural Journalism in Nigeria: Challenges & Prospects.
free online training course
@thomfound is pioneering a free online training course, “AI in the newsroom: the ethical approach.” It’s aimed at guiding senior journalists on the ethical policies to adopt to ensure their brand remains a trusted news source.
@africanofilter‘s Kekere Storytellers Fund offers micro-grants to emerging storytellers who are already creating & publishing unique & compelling content that offers fresh and alternative perspectives of Africa. $500 – $2000. Deadline: Rolling. https://buff.ly/3P6iGOQ
