After writing the first piece on this topic, I recalled buying a book titled Online Market for Writers: How to make money by selling your writing on the Internet by Anthony Tedesco and Paul Tedesco while returning from a trip abroad. The book first published in 2000 before social media became the in thing, contained […]
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In my free booklet, NewAge Journalism: Conversation with my daughter (Available in print and soft copy if you contact me by email: lekanagency@yahoo.com) the point was made about how journalists must explore earning payment from writing content for various platforms. I often get asked if I have a list of local and international platforms who will
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Are you interested in becoming an influencer and leader for children’s development in your country? If producing high quality reporting and solution-orientated stories about nutrition and early childhood development issues is one of your passions, then you can apply to this year-long fellowship, which will include two international reporting trips as well as continuing mentoring and several
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The BBC World Service is currently investing in digital content for Africa and seeks for journalists who can fit into the role which will be critical to them in meeting their ambitions. BBC Igbo digital service is guided with the aim of delivering journalism in a lively and engaging fashion, with a focus on interactivity
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A former Managing Director of Nigerian Tribune, Mr. Foul Olamiti has been appointed to head the Management board of Anglican Television,a media house of the Anglican Communion. Olamiti who has over thirty five years experience as a journalist was named along with eight others to run the board of the faith-based media outfit. The Primate
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Application for Alfred friendly press partners fellowship for online, print and broadcast journalists in developing countries has opened. Click to apply The fellowship which is an annual program that brings journalists from different countries to American newsroom, has been won by 12 Nigerian journalists from 1987-2011. They include: 1987: Dele Omotunde (Nigeria), hosted by The Philadelphia Inquirer
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The Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ) has a vacancy for a journalist who fluent in English and French to cover West Africa. Qualified applicants should reach out to Horatius: mercyhora@yahoo.com or horatius.journalist@gmail.com, Phone 08033066305 or contact CPJ directly. The Committee to Protect Journalists is an American independent non-profit, non-governmental organization, based in
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The restructuring at the Continental Broadcasting Services Limited, owners of Television Continental ( TVC) and Radio Continental that led to the sacking of 145 staff should not have come as a surprise to workers of the company and anyone conversant with the state of the media, locally and globally. With the alarming dwindling income from
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The June 24 Guest Writer Session of the Abuja Writers Forum (AWF) will feature renowend female novelist, Zaynab Alkali, alongside the Ecuadorian Ambassador, Mr Leopoldo Rovayo Verdesoto and David Adzer. Zaynab Alkali who was born in Tura-Wazila, Borno State, is considered to be the first major female novelist from Northern Nigeria. Her previous novels are Stillborn, The Virtuous Woman, The
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Daar Communications Plc has reported a net loss of N2.139 billion in 2016, against N1.510 billion loss posted 2015. In the notice posted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on June 13, the company’s total revenue for the year under review was N3.732 billion in contrast with N7.089 billion recorded same period in 2015. The results,
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