As part of our resolve to monitor journalism and media conferences worldwide, we followed presentations and discussions at the 20th International Symposium on Online Journalism in Austin, TX from Apr. 12-13, 2019. Find below some of the insightful tweets from the conference. Dear young journalist who wants to make up their job title: – Understand […]
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A two-day workshop on basics of journalism for student journalists at Obafemi Awolowo University has been organised by The Campus Press Hub. Twenty students participated in the workshop held on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13, 2019 They were trained on the basic elements and ethics of journalism, investigative journalism and interviewing, how to spot and
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An investigative journalist, Tobore Ovuorie has produced documentaries to curtail HIV stigmatisation Aimed at supporting Nigeria’s quest to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) three and four respectively, an investigative journalist, Ms. Tobore Ovuorie has produced nonfictional films on HIV. The opening film is titled: ‘The Stigma’ scheduled for preview Thursday, April 18th, 2019
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Solutions Journalism Network is looking for a suitable person to work remotely as its newsletter and social media strategist. Prerequisites As a strategist for the network, you will be expected to regularly push content and engage with its community via newsletters and social media as well as conduct lean and iterative tests to inform communication strategy. The
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Lekan Otufodunrin writes on how experienced journalists can maximise expertise by getting paid or acknowledged for what they know. As a media career development specialist, one thing I can plead guilty of is that I pay attention (maybe too much) to spotting opportunities I think journalists and other professionals should learn how to take advantage
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Africana Entrepreneur, a digital storytelling platform has vacancies for Digital Content Editor and Content Developer. The platform is for aspiring entrepreneurs, founders of startups, owners of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises, personal finance experts, and financiers in Africa congregate to tell their stories. The Editor is expected to oversee the development and optimization of the blogsite with a
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Paradigm Initiative has invited application for the second edition of its Media Rights and Inclusion Media Fellowship. The fellowship according to the announcement is a four-month programme that aims to immerse outstanding, early career in digital rights and media inclusion advocacy. Deadline for submission of application is May 5, 2019, while the fellowship runs from July
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The Executive Director of Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin has said that online journalism is a profitable venture if professionally managed. Otufodunrin stated this on Thursday during a training programme held for staff of the Inspirati Group in Lekki, Lagos. According to him, “To profit online, a new online platform needs to know things that existing websites should be
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Lekan Otufodunrin writes on the media career lessons of the selection of the Coordinator of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, Motunrayo Alaka as a fellow of the John S.Knight Journalism Fellowship Standford University for the class of 2020 On Wednesday, I wrote a post on Facebook about the need for journalists to
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A group of companies needs a qualified Corporate Communication Manager Roles: To head the group Corporate Relations schedule with its public and media relations. Ability to apply modern approach and Corporate Governance principles to business will be advantageous. Basic Requirements: Should have a degree in Mass Communication, Creative Arts or Public Relations Should have working
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