Journalist, Communications Trainer and Digital Strategist, Stephen Gyasi Jnr writes on the origin of PENSDOWN, an online conversation platform for journalists, and milestones achieved in the commencement of the partnership with the Media Career Development Network. The Pen is the symbolic tool of the Journalist, and when it’s up and busy, stories upon stories are […]
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For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us: Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Deadline Alert for investigative journalists in the anti-corruption & foreign investment sector in Nigeria! You have just
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Media Career Development Specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin share his 15 years insurance investment plan story that earned him unexpected payback. Years ago while working at The Punch, I was not as conscious as I should be about investing for the future. When bank and insurance executives come around, I was not interested in their long stories
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Below is a list of opportunities for journalists and media practitioners to apply for and participate. DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 27 Dataphyte Broadcast Media Fellowship Dataphyte calls for pitches: “We are pleased to invite broadcast journalists in the southwest to submit pitches that focus on mainstreaming gender data into their coverage of socioeconomic and development themes.”
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Below are media and journalism opportunities; training, pitches and fellowships MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2023 Journalists interested in climate change issues can attend a webinar on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and the latest advocacy efforts at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by East West Center. APPLY HERE DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2023 Internews’ Earth Journalism
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Below is a list of opportunities for journalists and media practitioners. DEADLINE: MARCH 10, 2023 REVOLVE and the World Bank are organizing the Innovate4Climate Journalists Workshop, which will take place May 22, ahead of the opening of Innovate4Climate conference in Bilbao, Spain. The four-hour I4C Journalists Workshop is designed for international media professionals to delve
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Media Career Development Specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin writes on points to consider on asking for payment for your services and paying others for services. *Don’t be angry when people insist on being paid for their services. Everyone deserves to be paid for his or her services in kind or cash except if they want to
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The media opportunities and programmes in our compilation this week are mainly foreign but open to journalists globally. Irrespective of where you are based, you can apply for anyone you have the requirements and be hopeful of being selected or invited to participate. DEADLINE: NOT SPECIFIED Nigeria Health Watch is inviting journalists, creatives, and storytellers
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What are the options for the media in Africa to address the various existential threats to their survival? This report highlights the major insights and suggestions by speakers at the recent Africa Media Festival in Nairobi, Kenya. The media like every sector globally is going through lots of disruptions and changes that require journalists and
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For journalists who will be involved in the coverage of the forthcoming general elections, below are tips on what to do and guide against to ensure your safety and comprehensive reporting by the National Association of Political Correspondents (NAPOC) 1990s. A) Carry your Identity card that indicates the media organisation you work for. B) If
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