Media Programmes and activities scheduled to hold this week include training, election, call for applications, deadlines, among others between Monday, October 19- Saturday, October 24, 2020. The programmes compiled by Oyinlola Awonuga are listed below with details.
MONDAY, October 19, 2020
Migration and Journalism Congress
A journalist and migration expert, Tobore Ovuorie, is set to speak on the theme: “How To Cover Women Victims Of Sex Trafficking,” at the World’s Only Migration And Journalism Congress today.
Time:5:30pm
Click the link to join the session:
https://periodismodemigraciones.org/reservas-migratalks/
TUESDAY, October 20, 2020
Journalism and Commercial Projects
IJNet and HackPack are organising a training titled: FreelanceHacks- juggling commercial work with journalism.”
Filmmaker and video journalist Marc Meier will discuss how to split between journalism and commercial projects, key ethical questions and best practices for dealing with corporate clients.
The hour-long webinar will include 15 minutes for Q&As.
Time:2p.m EDT via Zoom.
Click here to register: https://t.co/ZeyzuMaosy https://t.co/qO01LEs7MC (https://twitter.com/IJNet/status/1317653132411834369?s=20)
Post Tribute Event: Q&A With ICFJ
The International Center for Investigative Journalism is set to host a special post-tribute event with ICFJ’s top VPs to learn about ICFJ, what we do, and how journalists can apply to and take part in our programs, fellowships, global exchanges, and awards as members of our global network.
Time:10:00a.m E.T (2p.m GMT)
Click here to Apply:
Register: https://t.co/aYCMnvVJjq https://t.co/b8xFHAho0m (https://twitter.com/IJNet/status/1317498113041571840?s=20)
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Webinar on how to investigate bad cops
Global Investigative Journalism Network GIJN is partnering with conference host @Journ_SA for sessions on sustainability strategies & the world’s best data journalism stories, etc.
The webinar will focus on how to investigate bad cops and is open to the public.
Click here to sign up: https://t.co/XefJ8eO2AN
#EndSARS https://t.co/4QdBgTWQm5 (https://twitter.com/gijnAfrica/status/1317773678071992320?s=20)
LAGOS NUJ ELECTION
The election of a new executive for the Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists holds today. Two groups led by the incumbent Chairman, Dr. Quasim Akinreti, Deputy Director, Voice of Nigeria and Mr. Leye Ajayi, Deputy Editor-in-Chief with the News Agency of Nigeria are competing to win the various positions.
FRIDAY, October 23, 2020
Deadline for Investigative Journalism On Trans-fat Reporting
Deadline for Corporate Accountability & Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) for a journalism fellowship aimed at investigating trans-fat consumption in the West African country is today.
CAPPA is a pan-African organisation that aims to have an Africa that is free of injustices and inequalities caused by corporations and unfair state structures.
Journalists who have the ability to investigate trans-fat consumption in Nigeria, in line with the standards of the World Health Organisation (WHO), have been encouraged to apply.
Click To Apply:https://t.co/8vRthBBldP
SATURDAY, October 24, 2020
Deadline for Investigative Journalism Contest
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) entries for its Investigative Journalism Contest competition closes today.
The Award honours stories with ethical journalistic courage, individual creativity and public benefit.
This edition accepts entries that explore the connection between the Sustainable Development Goals and COVID-19.
Click here to Apply:
https://t.co/22NYWSLp6k https://t.co/pZkuByH4D3 (https://twitter.com/IJNet/status/1316792949821366273?s=20)
