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The NABJ Global Journalism Task Force exists to increase and improve black journalists’ coverage of other countries as well as the African Diaspora by strengthening resources, maintaining an international sourcebook and fostering the idea that reporters need not be foreign correspondents to cover news in the world’s 195 countries. The task force recognizes groundbreaking work by African journalists with the annual Percy Qoboza Award and provides opportunities for foreign coverage through the Ethel Payne Fellowship.
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Journalist Safety training
The ACOS Alliance is an unprecedented coalition of news organizations, freelance journalist associations and press freedom organizations working together to champion safe and responsible journalistic practices for freelance and local journalists worldwide. The Alliance facilitates collaborative initiatives to improve the safety of journalists … Continue reading
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French-American Foundation 2017 Immigration Journalism Award
For the sixth year, the French-American Foundation will recognize the work of two journalists for best immigration reporting: “The Immigration Journalism Prize of the French-American Foundation” (in English) and “Prix Cercle des Médias” (in French). The Awards Ceremony will take place … Continue reading
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Fund for Investigative Journalism Fellowship
FIJ’s Board of Directors looks for: stories that break new ground and expose wrongdoing – such as corruption, malfeasance, or misuse of power – in the public and private sectors. FIJ encourages proposals written for ethnic media as well as those submitted by … Continue reading
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Poynter-NABJ Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media
The Poynter Institute and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will once again offer a transformative, tuition-free leadership program to train the best and brightest journalists of color working in digital media. Applications are now open for the 2017 … Continue reading
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Dart Fellowships for reporting on conflict & violence
Reporting responsibly and credibly on violence or traumatic events — on street crime and family violence, natural disasters and accidents, war and genocide — is a major challenge. The Ochberg Fellowship enables outstanding journalists from around the globe to explore … Continue reading
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Travel scholarships available to COP23 Environmental Conference
In light of the barriers facing the participation of youth from the Global South, the GSS 2017 will provide the necessary financial resources to enable more young people to attend COY13 and COP23 who otherwise would not have the opportunity. … Continue reading
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The Poynter Minority Writers Workshop Seeks Applications
Opinion writing plays a vital role in explanatory, features and watchdog journalism, and is important in a thriving democracy. This four-day seminar, funded by the Association of Opinion Journalists, will foster the diversity of voices necessary in the profession and … Continue reading
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Uncovering Security Workshop
The news media plays a vital role in documenting conflict, instability and other security threats around the world. But the media can also play a role in helping to build resilience and prevent instability, by providing high quality reporting that … Continue reading
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Initiative for diversity in investigative reporting on social justice seeks candidates
The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) and the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University are accepting applications for a project designed to broaden opportunities for diverse journalists in independent investigative reporting.The initiative invites applications that will enhance opportunities for investigative reporting on social … Continue reading
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The New York Times is seeking a Video Journalist for its Video Unit
The New York Times is seeking a Video Journalist for its Video Unit. The ideal candidate will have vast experience in and thorough understanding of the editorial process and the production process that go into making premiere digital news … Continue reading
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