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
CONFLICT REPORTING WORKSHOP
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
Nigerian journalists & researchers can apply for @CJIDAfrica & @OpenSociety‘s 3-day workshop on conflict reporting. Participants will learn how to research & report on conflict/insecurity & human rights violations in the Lake Chad region.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
@CJIDAfrica & @newnarratives are seeking a Senior Editor/Project Manager. The Successful candidate will lead editorial output and manage partnerships supporting journalism on air pollution. Job Location: Accra, Ghana.
MEDIA CONFERENCE AND AWARDS
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 30
The Media Foundation for West Africa @TheMFWA is calling for entries for the 7th West Africa Media Excellence Conference & Awards (WAMECA). #WAMECA2023 will be held on Oct. 19–21 in Accra, Ghana, under the theme: “Media & Democracy in Africa.”
AFRICA FACT-CHECKING AWARDS
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 30
Are you an African journalist whose work has exposed a claim on an important topic that is relevant to Africa as misleading or wrong?
Submit your work for @AfricaCheck‘s African Fact-Checking Awards.
Winners receive up to US$3,000!
CALL FOR APPLICATION
Reporters Shield is a legal support program and defense fund, by @USAID, @VanceCenter & @OCCRP, to protect investigative journalism from lawsuits meant to silence them & their reporting.
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
DEADLINE: ROLLING
Journalists from anywhere in Africa are invited to apply for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Programme (@UCDavisHumphrey).
You’ll get: Leadership development
Professional collaborations
Attend workshops and seminars
IJNET PITCHES
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 30
IJNet is accepting pitches from readers who have ideas for a story, journalism tool or resource that we should report on.
Pay is US$200/article.
AI ACCOUNTABILITY FELLOWSHIP
DEADLINE: SATURDAY, JULY 1
Are you a journo interested in the impact of algorithms and automated systems in their communities? The @pulitzercenter is offering a 10-month fellowship. Grants worth up to $20 000
Relevant training
Peer support
TIKTOK WEBINAR
DEADLINE: SATURDAY, JULY 12
@jamlabafrica & @dw_akademie will host a webinar to explore the introduction of TikTok in newsrooms.