Applications for the 4th edition of Paradigm Digital Rights and Inclusion Media Fellowship, DRIMF, for interested media professionals in Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Senegal, Zambia and Zimbabwe is open till June 22, 2021.
DRIMF, a programme of the Paradigm Initiative, through academic and practical learnings, seeks to embed media professionals within the digital ecosystem and connect with PIN Teams in these countries.
It will further expose media professionals to under-reported fields of work at national and regional levels, increasing reporting on digital rights and inclusion in Africa.
Selected media professionals must be available to commence the fellowship from 1 August 2021 to 30 November 2021, in order to connect and collaborate mostly virtually, and where applicable, be present for in-person activities.
DRIMF is expected to run a 4-month program designed to immerse outstanding early-career journalists in the digital ecosystem and select media professionals, who will work with Paradigm Initiative on various projects and contribute to improving public understanding of digital rights and inclusion issues in Africa.
Components of the Fellowship
Online Digital Rights/Inclusion Academic Training.
Interaction with PIN Team Members within Africa.
4-Month Virtual Mentorship and Collaboration with Paradigm Initiative.
The fellowship may include fully-funded local and international travel to participate in and cover relevant events related to Digital Rights and Inclusion, while a monthly stipend and a one-time research grant will be paid during the fellowship period.
Expectations
Fellows are expected to dedicate a minimum of ten hours a week to fellowship-related activities, as each fellow will be expected to participate in all scheduled activities and to publish, in their affiliated media (Print, TV, Radio, Online), at least 4 features/reports on digital rights and inclusion issues during the fellowship period.
They will also retain full editorial direction on the stories that they publish in their affiliated media and each fellow will produce a research paper on a relevant topic with the guidance of the PIN Team of not more than 1500 words, which will be published by PIN and continue to provide coverage on digital rights and inclusion issues after their fellowship.
Requirements
The fellowship is open to early-career journalists with not more than 8 years of experience in the media sector and affiliated with mainstream print and online newspapers in Africa.
Interested candidates must have a relevant undergraduate degree and demonstrate previous coverage of human rights and/or tech issues and interest in advancing digital rights and inclusion.
How to Apply
To apply, CLICK HERE and complete the application form on or before 22nd June 2021.