Health journalism contest offers US study tour

Professional and freelance journalists working in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Gulf states and Pakistan can enter a contest recognizing the best media coverage of vaccines and immunization.
Winners from each region will receive cash prizes and a two-week study tour to the United States to meet health experts.
Entries must relate to diseases that are preventable or treatable with vaccines, such as polio, measles and pneumonia. Possible topics include the discovery of new vaccines, testing of vaccines, public attitudes toward immunization, innovative approaches to delivery of vaccines or the efficacy or failure of immunization campaigns.
The program is administered by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in Washington, in partnership with the African Health Journalists Association and the Arab Media Forum. Entries must have appeared in media outlets based in each region or distributed mainly in the region. For Africa, submissions may be made in English, French, Portuguese or Amharic. For Pakistan, submissions may be made in English or Urdu. And for the Gulf States, submissions may be made in Arabic. Submissions in other languages must include an English translation.
Criteria:

• Entries may include feature articles, in-depth, investigative or explanatory stories, multimedia reports, documentaries or discussion programs.

• Stories must be well-researched and well-written or presented, and we encourage stories that use data, mapping and/or citizen voices to support their coverage.

• We are especially looking for stories that use innovative tools and techniques to engage or reach the public, such as Facebook chats, Twitter feeds or the use of text messaging to solicit citizen reports on the spread of preventable diseases.

• Applicants may submit more than one entry.

Investigative reporting fellowships open USA, Japan

Journalists from the United States and Japan can apply for a fellowship.
The Abe Fellowship for Journalists, sponsored by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP), is designed to encourage in-depth coverage of topics of pressing concern to the U.S. and Japan through individual short-term policy-related projects.
Applicants can submit proposals on one of three themes: traditional and non-traditional approaches to security and diplomacy; global and regional economic issues; or social and cultural issues.
The program provides support for six weeks in Japan or the U.S. The maximum stipend is US$25,600, which includes one round-trip air ticket, US$500 to prepare for overseas fieldwork and support for interpretation based on requests.
The application deadline is Sept. 15.

East-West Center offers study tour US, Asia Pacific

Journalists from the United States and Asia Pacific can apply to participate in a study tour.
The East-West Center is offering the New Generation Seminar (NGS), a two-week intensive educational, dialogue and study tour travel program.
The program is developed around a thematic focus and provides participants with an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of Asia Pacific-U.S. developments and challenges, build a regional network and to become leaders with a more international perspective.
The first week of the program is held in Hawaii. In discussions with East-West Center researchers, other experts in the Hawaiian community and one another, participants are introduced to key regional policy issues such as security, international relations, economics, energy resources, population, health and environment. The second week involves field travel to either the U.S. or Asia Pacific for exploration of the program theme.
The New Generation Seminar involves 10-12 participants ages mid-20s to late 30s, approximately six to eight from Asia Pacific and three to four from the U.S.
The deadline for applications is July 19.

Photography competition on social stories o

Professional and amateur photographers can apply.
The World.Report Award is accepting works focusing on people and their social and cultural stories - public or private, minor or crucial, big human tragedies or petty daily stories, or changes and immutability. The award is presented by The Festival of Ethical Photography.
The award will be given in two categories. The EUR€5,000 (US$6,520) Master Award is open to all photographers, with no restriction of any kind.
The Spot Light Award is open to photographers who have not received one of the following awards as of April 1, 2013: World Press Photo, W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography, the Pulitzer Prize, or the POYi Picture of the Year, with exception of the multimedia category. The prize is EUR€2,000 (US$2,607) and a Nikon D600 (body only).
The projects submitted must be in the field of social photojournalism and/or documentary. Photographers can submit as many works as they like. The entry fee is EUR€10 (US$13) per project.
The deadline is July 28.

Environmental journalism fellowship

Journalists from outside the United States can apply for a semester-long scholarship. Those from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
The Earth Journalism Scholars Program is inviting journalists to attend the University of California-Berkeley (UCB) for the spring semester of 2014 to take classes on journalism and environmental issues. The program is the result of a collaboration between Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and UCB’s Graduate School of Journalism.
The program is intended for midcareer journalists who have shown dedication and skill in covering environmental issues. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
The program will cover travel, lodging and tuition costs. Scholars will also receive a modest stipend to cover basic living expenses.
The deadline to apply is July 9.

For US Journalists Oppertuinity in Pakistan

American print and broadcast journalists can apply for a two-week study trip to Pakistan.
The International Center for Journalists is accepting applications from U.S. newsrooms for the U.S.- Pakistan Professional Partnership in Journalism. Each newsroom will have the opportunity to send one of their journalists on this all-expense-paid trip to be held Sept. 4 to 19.
The selected group of eight to 10 journalists will receive a two-day orientation in Washington, before flying to Pakistan to meet with media executives, senior journalists, politicians and other civil society leaders. The journalists will also visit some of the leading print and broadcast newsrooms in Pakistan and learn about the country’s history, culture, media and politics.
The group will spend three to four days each in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad and will also get an opportunity to visit some of the historical sites of Pakistan. The group will also interact with local people and their culture. ICFJ covers all arrangements for the trip, including visas, international and domestic flights, accommodation and a detailed agenda.
Preference will be given to applicants belonging to newsrooms that have hosted a Pakistani journalist in the past or those who are from newsrooms who commit to host one in the future.

The deadline to apply is July 15.

Data journalism fellowship open Kenya

Print and TV journalists, infographics designers and developers interested in data journalism can apply.
Internews is seeking candidates for a 16-week fellowship for journalists, infographics designers and developers. It is designed to equip the recipients with new skill sets to produce data-driven, long-form stories on health issues like malaria, family planning, maternal and child health and HIV.
Candidates must have at least three years of experience working for or contributing to mainstream media in Kenya. Applicants should demonstrate a deep interest in health and investigative journalism.
Fellowship includes a stipend and grants to cover travel and research costs relating to specific topics of their choice for broadcast and publication in their media houses.
The deadline to apply is July 11.

Grants for documentary films on social topics available USA

U.S.-based production companies and nonprofit organizations with a record of making films that have been broadcast nationally and internationally and received critical recognition can apply.
The MacArthur Foundation’s Media Program is seeking the production of social-issue documentary films on important, underreported topics. Domestic and international topics are welcome, and preference will be given to projects that align with one of the foundation’s other initiatives.
The application deadline is July 31.

Writing contest on integration in Europe

The Austria Press Agency and Bank Austria present a contest titled "Writing for Central Europe."
The EU€5,000 (US$6,670) prize will be awarded for the best article that helps to overcome borders and prejudices and deals with the future of Europe, minority issues or encouraging dialogue with neighbors.
Print, online, radio and TV stories published between August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013 are eligible.
Apply by July 31.

Fellowships for journalists in Kazakhstan

Professional broadcast and print journalists and photographers can participate in this program.
The Soros Foundation-Kazakhstan (SFK) has launched a fellowship program for journalists working in Kazakhstan media. The goal is to support journalists and photographers who are interested in covering socio-economic issues that are not sufficiently addressed in the mainstream media.
To implement the project, participants will be encouraged to cover, among other topics, access to free legal aid, public health, migration, tolerance and civic engagement. Professional journalists with at least three years of experience in Kazakhstan media can apply to this program.
SFK will award seven scholarships in the amount of KZT300,000 (US$1,988) each.
The application deadline is August 15.

Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship Eastern Europe

Promising journalists with English-language proficiency from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine can apply for these fellowships.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic are accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship. The Fellowship provides direct work experience and mentoring at RFE/RL’s Prague headquarters to journalists from countries in RFE/RL’s broadcast region where media freedom is stifled.
This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for journalists to receive on-the-job training while working alongside RFE/RL’s professionals in Prague and in RFE/RL’s local bureaus. Fellows will also represent themselves, RFE/RL and the Fellowship at public events and in discussions relating to media conditions in their country.
The fellowships last nine months and include a stipend, housing and travel to and from Prague.
Applications must include a short personal essay describing the candidate’s fellowship and career goals, work samples, two letters of recommendation and a CV.
The deadline for applications is July 5.

Contest for transportation, environmental reporting Brazil

Professional journalists in Brazil can apply for this award.
The CNT Journalism Prize, organized by Brazil's National Confederation of Transportation (CNT, in Portuguese), aims to promote a better understanding of transportation in a variety of sectors, and highlight potential problems within the system.
Submitted work, which must be related to transportation and environmental issues, must have been published or broadcast in the Brazilian media between August 28, 2012 and August 12, 2013.
The organizer will award a total of BR$90,000 (about US$45,000) in cash prizes to the winners of each category - print (newspaper and magazine), photography, radio, TV and Internet - as well as the Special Award for Environment and Transportation.
The entry deadline is August 12.

Journalists can enter a US$10,000 story contest

Journalists from the United States, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa can win international reporting trips worth up to $10,000 for submitting the best stories on infectious diseases.
Stories can address diseases including AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. These three diseases alone are the leading causes of death in low- and middle-income countries. They claim nearly 4 million lives every year and cost billions of dollars in lost productivity. The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is launching the story contest to spur discussion about how the global community deals with these critical health issues.
Reports published or broadcast between May 20 and Aug. 1, 2013, will qualify. The deadline for submission is Aug. 1, 2013. Along with the story submission, participants must include a 300-word proposal for an international reporting trip to expand their coverage of infectious diseases.
The International Center for Journalists will select three winners, one from each region. An editor or manager at each of the selected news organizations will also earn a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend ICFJ’s 2013 Awards Dinner on Nov. 7, 2013. The Africa contest is administered in partnership with the African Health Journalists Association. Winners will be announced on Sept. 15, 2013.
Stories must be in English or French and cover diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. Possible topics include:

• Government policies and programs that address infectious diseases
• Effectiveness of donor-funded infectious-diseases programs
• The state of funding for the delivery, treatment and research of infectious diseases

Stories must be well-researched and well-written or presented. We will give special preference to the following:

• Multimedia feature articles or documentaries
• Investigative reports or explanatory stories
• Reports that use data, mapping and other digital tools to engage audiences. Examples: Facebook chats, Twitter feeds, or text messaging that solicits citizen reports on outbreaks and treatment of infectious disease

Journalists working in each region for print, broadcast or online media qualify. The contest also is open to freelance journalists, whose stories are published or broadcast by Aug. 1, 2013.
Once you submit your story please tweet about it using the hashtag #icfjhealth. Don’t forget to include a 300-word proposal for an overseas reporting trip with your story submission.

Freelance conflict reporters organization

Reporters who cover conflicts without the backing of news outlets have a new source of community and financial support.Membership in the Frontline Freelance Register, or FFR, is now open to all freelance print, photo, digital, radio and video journalists reporting in conflict zones or outside their own countries. The registry is an independent entity supported by London's Frontline Club Charitable Trust.
“A lot of freelance journalists that end up hurt or in horrible situations get accused of being reckless,” says Anna Day, a founding board member of FFR and an independent journalist in the Middle East. “So we are looking at how to take constructive steps forward, to fight for the safety and protection and responsibility of this industry. And to show that the vast majority are not reckless.”Each registered member has a profile on the FFR site that is visible to other members. Members must also sign a code of conduct, which expresses their commitment to industry-established safety standards.Members commit to complete recognized industry first aid and hostile-environment training courses, carry protective ballistic clothing while reporting, adequately plan and prepare for assignments, complete a risk assessment, leave next of kin details with FFR, and more. They also agree to uphold and defend the highest ethical standards when reporting.The code allows journalists to see the precautions expected of them by colleagues, Day says, and encourages a commitment to high standards to avoid putting themselves or others in danger.The FFR team is working in tandem with a number of journalist safety organizations. Its primary goal is to find donors to help reduce the costs of trainings and insurance.“Hostile environment training and health insurance are two things the industry hasn’t been willing to consistently provide for its freelancers,” Day says.And these are things we need to be safe.

US Embassy organizes citizen journalism contest Chile

Individuals ages 14 to 25 can participate in this  journalism contest.As part of Freedom of Expression month, the U.S. Embassy in Chile is organizing a citizen journalism contest, in which participants must capture through original video reporting their vision of what they consider important issues to highlight, reflecting the importance of free access to information, freedom of the press and the voice of common citizens.Participants (or citizen journalists) should submit an original video story showing some reality they deem newsworthy. They must reside in Chile The winner will receive an iPad Mini.The deadline to submit videos is June 14. so guys hurry dont waist your time........

Fellowship for Middle Eastern journalists

Young journalists from Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel and Palestine can apply for this fellowship.
The International Journalists’ Programmes seeks five journalists ages 21 and 37 for a two-month fellowship in Germany.
The fellowship aims to enable young journalists to familiarize themselves with the political issues in Germany. Fellows are expected to contribute a certain amount of funds in addition to the EU€4,000 (US$5,216) that the fellowship provides for each fellow.
The fellowship begins late October 2013 with an introductory event in Berlin together with the German fellows. This is followed by a fellowship lasting at least two months in a German media outlet (newspaper, radio, TV, magazine.) Proficiency in spoken and written English is expected.
Candidates must submit their application forms, a passport photo, a detailed CV and a journalistic appraisal written by the head of department or editor-in-chief.
The deadline is June 30.

Fellowship for Middle Eastern journalists

Young journalists from Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel and Palestine can apply for this fellowship.
The International Journalists’ Programmes seeks five journalists ages 21 and 37 for a two-month fellowship in Germany.
The fellowship aims to enable young journalists to familiarize themselves with the political issues in Germany. Fellows are expected to contribute a certain amount of funds in addition to the EU€4,000 (US$5,216) that the fellowship provides for each fellow.
The fellowship begins late October 2013 with an introductory event in Berlin together with the German fellows. This is followed by a fellowship lasting at least two months in a German media outlet (newspaper, radio, TV, magazine.) Proficiency in spoken and written English is expected.
Candidates must submit their application forms, a passport photo, a detailed CV and a journalistic appraisal written by the head of department or editor-in-chief.
The deadline is June 30.

2013 Online Journalism Awards USA

Online journalists, digital news organizations and students worldwide can apply for an award.
The Online News Association (ONA) and the University of Miami School of Communication are accepting entries for the 2013 Online Journalism Awards recognizing excellence in digital reporting.
This year, ONA is incorporating non-English entries into all categories, which include: breaking news, planned news/events, explanatory reporting, topical reporting, online commentary, feature, student projects, technical innovation, innovative investigative journalism, watchdog journalism, public service and general excellence in online journalism.
Of the 29 awards, nine offer a total of US$37,500 in prize money, including a new US$5,000 award honoring the best in watchdog journalism.
Awards will be given at the Online News Association Conference & Awards Banquet in Atlanta, Georgia. The OJAs, launched in 2000, are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism.
The entry fee is US$100 for ONA members, US$175 for non-members, US$15 for student members and US$50 for student non-members.
Entries published between June 16, 2012, and June 15, 2013 are eligible. Apply by June 21.

USC/Getty Arts Fellowship World wide

Journalists and bloggers worldwide with established careers in arts and culture reporting can apply for this fellowship.
The 12th annual USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program, funded by The Getty Foundation, seeks applicants for its 15-member pop-up newsroom, which will run a ten-day fellowship in Los Angeles.
Applicants' areas of expertise may include architecture, literature, film, pop culture, and the visual and performing arts. They can be critics, reporters, bloggers, generalists or specialists.
During the program, fellows will attend performances, art exhibits and architecture sites where they will have behind-the-scenes interaction with renown artists, arts directors, curators, administrators and journalists.
Typically one or two finalists come from outside the United States.
The deadline to apply is July 9

UNESCO essay contest open

Children and young adults up to 25 years old can participate in this worldwide essay contest.
The Goi Peace Foundation presents the 2013 UNESCO International Essay Contest for Young People, inviting youth to write on this year's theme: the power of culture to create a better future.
Essays must be 700 words or less, typed or printed in English, French, Spanish or German or 1,600 characters or less in Japanese.
The first-place winner will receive a certificate and prize of 100,000 Yen (US$1,140) and will be invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, scheduled for November 2013.
All prize winners will be announced on the Goi Peace Foundation website and the UNESCO website.
The deadline is June 30.

Reporting fellowships bring international journalists to USA

Early or midcareer journalists who are citizens of Muslim-majority countries can apply for this fellowship.
The Alfred Friendly Press Partner seeks applicants for the 2014 Daniel Pearl Fellowship, a six-month program that will place successful candidates at American news organizations to learn practices, standards and values of U.S. journalism which they can adapt, share and apply in their own countries.
Journalists from the following countries are eligible: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE and Yemen.
Applicants must be proficient in English, between the ages of 25 and 35 years old and have at least three years of journalism experience. Journalists must be currently employed full-time for the news or editorial departments of independent newspapers, magazines, wire services or online publications of general public interest.
The fellowship covers all costs of program-related international and domestic U.S. travel, health insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses.
The deadline for applications is August 1.

Canon award for female photojournalists

Professional female photojournalists worldwide can apply for a EU€8,000 award (US$10,345).
The Association des Femmes Journalistes and Canon France present the Canon Female Photojournalist Award, recognizing a female photojournalist who wishes to cover a social, economic, political or cultural subject in a journalistic manner.
The cash prize enables the winner to finance a project and have their work featured in an exhibition.
Last year's winner was Sarah Caron from France for her proposed project about the Pashtun women in Pakistan.
Applicants must be fluent in English or French. Entry is free.
Submit an application, proof of professional status, identification, resume, a letter of support, an estimated project budget and one previous photo-reportage by May 31.

Journalism summer program Central Asia

Journalists from Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia and countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States can participate in this program.
The Kloop Media Foundation announces a journalism summer program to be held June 10 to August 30 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
The program includes the following courses: news reporting, photojournalism, radio journalism, media law and a course of choice - sports journalism/business journalism/technology news.
Tuition is KGS3,000 (US$65) for each course or KGS10,000 ($205) for the entire package.
Apply by May 20 for a 20 percent discount.

story contest for best coverage of infectious diseases USA Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa

Journalists from the United States, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa can win international reporting trips worth up to $10,000 for submitting the best stories on infectious diseases.
Stories can address diseases including AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. These three diseases alone are the leading causes of death in low- and middle-income countries. They claim nearly 4 million lives every year and cost billions of dollars in lost productivity. The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is launching the story contest to spur discussion about how the global community deals with these critical health issues.
Reports published or broadcast between May 20 and Aug. 1, 2013, will qualify. The deadline for submission is Aug. 1, 2013. Along with the story submission, participants must include a 300-word proposal for an international reporting trip to expand their coverage of infectious diseases.
The International Center for Journalists will select three winners, one from each region. An editor or manager at each of the selected news organizations will also earn a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend ICFJ’s 2013 Awards Dinner on Nov. 7, 2013. The Africa contest is administered in partnership with the African Health Journalists Association.
Winners will be announced on Sept. 15, 2013.
Stories must be in English or French and cover diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. Possible topics include:

• Government policies and programs that address infectious diseases
• Effectiveness of donor-funded infectious-diseases programs
• The state of funding for the delivery, treatment and research of infectious diseases

Stories must be well-researched and well-written or presented. We will give special preference to the following:

• Multimedia feature articles or documentaries
• Investigative reports or explanatory stories
• Reports that use data, mapping and other digital tools to engage audiences. Examples: Facebook chats, Twitter feeds, or text messaging that solicits citizen reports on outbreaks and treatment of infectious disease

Journalists working in each region for print, broadcast or online media qualify. The contest also is open to freelance journalists, whose stories are published or broadcast by Aug. 1, 2013.
Once you submit your story please tweet about it using the hashtag #icfjhealth. Don’t forget to include a 300-word proposal for an overseas reporting trip with your story submission.

Journalism course on digital tools Mexico

Journalists and communication specialists who work for organizations or independently in Mexico can apply for this course.
The Centro de Formación en Periodismo Digital (CFPD) of the Universidad de Guadalajara is offering the online course,“Digital Tools for Public Interest Journalism.” The five-week course will take place June 24-July 28.
The course aims to provide journalists with tools and techniques to help them cover issues related to public interest and transparency. Participants will also learn how to use digital tools and apply them to journalistic tasks such a refined data searches, information cross-checking, computer graphics and video processing.
Journalists who are selected to take this course will develop a digital journalism project focused on issues of public interest, such as transparency, identification of urban violence, and tracking public accounts to reduce corruption.
Thirty participants will be selected to take the course and will be awarded scholarships by AT&T and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). Once the course is over, the 15 participants who have developed the best public service journalism projects will receive advice for a month to finalize their proposals.
Interested participants should be able to commit a minimum of two months to this course.
The deadline is June 16.

Documentary film festival in Central Asia

Documentary filmmakers can participate in this festival.
The Annual International Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights, organized by the human rights movement, Bir Duino Kyrgyzstan, will take place September 18 - 24 in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Submissions should have been completed in 2012 or 2013, and must address human rights issues. The languages of the festival are Kirghiz and Russian.
Participation is free.
The deadline is May 31.

Chicago Public Media offers radio fellowships

Aspiring radio producers, journalists and storytellers without journalism degrees can apply for a US$20,000 fellowship.
Chicago Public Media presents the Pritzker Fellowships, a ten-month program that offers rigorous training in public radio journalism and the opportunity to work alongside some of the nation’s most respected reporters, producers and editors.
Fellows will receive training in basic story production, editing, ethics, audio and video production, writing for the radio and Web, on-air skills and Web production. Fellows will also a receive a mentor, a senior level journalist or producer who will provide rigorous coaching, critique, hands-on opportunities and special assignments.
Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The program is open to applicants worldwide, but international applicants must obtain their own visas.
The deadline is June 14. For more information

Institute for Humane Studies offers paid journalism internship USA

Journalists in the United States who support individual liberty, free markets and peace can apply for a spot in this program.
The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) is accepting applications for its fall 2013 IHS Journalism Internship Program.
Chosen participants will spend eight weeks interning at a newspaper, radio station, new media company, or nonprofit, investigative newsroom.
Interns will receive a US$3,200 stipend and an allowance for travel. Each intern will receive mentoring and job placement assistance from the program director, a former journalist.
Previous journalism experience is a plus, but not required. Skilled writers and communicators passionate about liberty are encouraged to apply. The program is open to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates.
Due to visa and travel costs, most interns live in the United States. Almost all internship hosts require English fluency.
The application deadline is July 1.

Monthly award for socially conscious journalism USA

Journalists can apply for an award honoring socially conscious reporting.
For over 50 years, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has awarded the yearly Hillman Prizes in Journalism.
In 2009, the Foundation inaugurated the Sidney, a monthly award for an outstanding piece of socially conscious journalism, specifically investigative work that fosters social and economic justice.
Deadlines are the last day of the month in which the piece was published/aired. In the case of magazines, please nominate according to the issue date on the publication, not when it first appeared.
Journalists can submit their own work or nominate others.
Recipients are awarded US$500, a bottle of union-made wine and a certificate designed by New Yorker cartoonist, Edward Sorel.

CFJ offers fellowship to Latin American journalists

Early- to mid-career journalists from Latin America working at independent news organizations can apply for this fellowship.
The Douglas Tweedale Fellowship, offered by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), helps Latin American journalists improve their digital skills in specialty reporting in areas such as immigration, environment, science and technology, business and personal finance, through a three-week long program in the United States.
The fellowship program will take place October 2 - 22, and begin with a three-day orientation and professional program in Washington. The journalists then will depart for a two-week assignment in the newsroom of a Spanish- or English-language media organization in the United States, where they will conduct reporting in specialty areas or develop the project they proposed when they applied to the program.
At the conclusion of the professional newsroom attachments, the fellows will attend the 69th General Assembly of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) October 18 - 22 in Denver, Colorado.
Applicants should outline what specialized topical area of reporting they want to strengthen and what technical skills they want to improve. Applicants should also propose a project that they wish to develop during the program.
Participants must demonstrate enough proficiency in English to function and work in an English-language environment, even though they will prepare stories in Spanish.
The deadline to apply is July 1.

CNN seeks writer in Hong Kong

Journalists with at least three years of experience in broadcast or print journalism can apply for a writing position.
CNN is seeking a writer for its Hong Kong bureau to conduct research, check facts, construct graphics and contribute ideas for coverage and produce segments within shows.
Other responsibilities include providing accurate scripts and intros to packages for television news; producing in-depth segments within news programs; and reading newspapers, wire copy and other relevant material to prepare for writing television copy for news programs.
In addition to three years of journalism experience, applicants should have a thorough understanding of international news. Ability to write quickly, accurately and creatively is a must.

BBC seeks assistant producer Belfast

Journalists with online feature-writing experience can apply for this position in Belfast.
BBC is seeking an assistant producer to create content in the form of feature articles for publication on the BBC Knowledge and Learning portfolio.
The successful candidate will help produce genre-based factual features, formal learning content, campaigns and live events tied to key knowledge and learning priorities.
Applicants should be skilled storytellers who know how to spot and deliver quality journalism with an interesting and fresh angle on a range of genres. Candidates should have excellent content production skills, an eye for detail and good experience of using a range of media to tell stories and/or present complex subject matter to a general audience.
The application deadline is May 16.

Fulbright grants open for US journalism students

Students or young professional journalists with less than five years of experience can apply for a grant to attend a program in Germany.The Fulbright Commission invites 15 American journalists and journalism students to Germany for the Berlin Capital Program, a one-week program with an intensive series of seminars, presentations and visits to important German media, political and cultural institutions.
The grant covers program costs, round-trip transportation from the United States to Germany and back, health insurance coverage during the seminar and a per diem allowance for meals, lodging and local travel.
Scheduled for November 17 - 23, the program is conducted in English; German proficiency is not required.
The application deadline is June 4.

Digital journalism fellowship USA

Journalists ages 23 to 30 who have been involved in digital journalism projects can apply for a fellowship.
The Online News Association is accepting applications for its MJ Bear Fellowship, which identifies and supports early-career digital journalists. Fellows must be fluent in English.
Fellows will have created a digital journalism concept, experiment or project that embody spark, creativity and innovation. Examples include a new take on a complex data visualization project, a novel form of news content distribution or a fresh approach to using social media or mobile technology.
The fellowship provides a personal mentor for six months, a three-year paid ONA membership and the opportunity to present at the 2013 Online News Association Conference and Awards in Atlanta.
Apply by May 31.

Digital journalism fellowship open

Freelance video journalists who cover international news and current affairs can apply for an award.
The Rory Peck Awards, sponsored by Sony UK Ltd, are billed as the only awards aimed at honoring freelance cameramen and camerawomen. The Rory Peck Trust was established in 1995, two years after freelance cameraman Rory Peck was killed while filming in Moscow.
There are three awards: news, features and the Sony Professional Impact Award.
In all categories the awards recognize quality of camerawork, but also take into account individual endeavor, initiative and journalistic ability.
All entries must have been broadcast (television, agency feed, recognized online news publisher) between June 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013.
The application deadline is June 3.

Project on peace building in South Caucasus

Journalists and civic activists who are residents of one of the South Caucasian countries can participate in this project.
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee, with the support of the European Commission and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has announced its regional project, “Coalition for Trust."
The project invites participants from countries including Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as the conflict regions: Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Karabakh. The aim of the project is to build a capacity and network of target group members to meaningfully participate in processes of peace building and reconciliation.
During the project, the selected participants are required to attend six seminars throughout two years. The seminars will take place in a parallel manner in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The project also includes meetings, study trips, public discussions and debates on peace/trust building and reconciliation issues.
The first cycle of seminars for the three target groups will be held June 2013 in Tbilisi. The duration of the seminar for each target group is three days. The working languages are Russian and/or one of the local languages.
Participation in the seminars does not carry a fee and all relevant expenses (local travel and accommodation if needed) are covered by the project.

NewsU offers webinar on plagiarism,Around the Globe

Media professionals worldwide who are interested in learning more about journalism ethics can attend this webinar.
News University, the e-learning arm of the Poynter Institute, offers a webinar, "Preventing Plagiarism and Fabrication in News Publishing," which will be broadcast at 2 p.m. EST on May 9.
Topics include: how to recognize possible holes in your policies that might create gray areas; how to encourage transparency in reporting; how to encourage journalists to embed source links and in so doing enrich the readers' experience; and how to discuss ethics and attribution in your news organization.
The course instructor is Teresa Schmedding, president of the American Copy Editors Society and the deputy managing editor/digital for the Daily Herald Media Group in suburban Chicago.
This webinar costs US$29.95 to attend.

Human rights reporting contest

Journalists from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Germany can participate in this contest.
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, in collaboration with Deutsche Welle broadcasting corporation, is accepting entries for the German Development Media Awards. The aim of the contest is to honor journalists reporting on human rights and development issues.
Entries must have been published or broadcast in print, radio, television or online media between January 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013. Works must be written in one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian or Spanish.
The seven winners will receive cash prizes at EUR€2,000 (US$2,575) each. In addition, the awards also cover the costs for each of the seven winners to attend the awards ceremony to be held August 14, 2013 in Berlin, Germany.
The deadline is May 31.

Photo art contest open

Professional and amateur photographers and art unions worldwide can enter this contest.
The international competition, Photomania 2013, will take place within the framework of the Baltic Photo Biennale, organized by The Russian Union of Art Photographers. The festival will take place in Kaliningrad in August 2013.
The competition is comprised of two categories: documentary pictures and photo art.
The winners in each category will be awarded RUB30,000 (US$960), and the two first-prize winners (one in each category) will be given personal exhibitions.
Participation is free.
The deadline is June 15.

Award for social justice journalism open

Journalists whose projects reflect a concern for social justice can apply for this award.
The Richard J. Margolis Award of Blue Mountain Center is given annually to a journalist or essayist who has combined humor and wisdom to address social issues.
The winner will receive a US$5,000 prize, along with a one-month residency at Blue Mountain Center, a writers and artists colony in Blue Mountain Lake, N.Y.
The award was created in honor of Richard J. Margolis, a journalist, essayist and poet who brought light to hardships faced by subgroups including migrant farm workers, the elderly and Native Americans.
Applications should include two examples of published or unpublished work, a short biography including a description of current and anticipated work, and a summary of what the applicant will work on while attending the Blue Mountain residency.
The deadline is July 1.

Health Journalism Contest USA Study Tour Oppertunity

Professional and freelance journalists working in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Gulf states and Pakistan can enter a contest recognizing the best media coverage of vaccines and immunization. Winners from each region will receive cash prizes and a two-week study tour to the United States to meet health experts.Entries must relate to diseases that are preventable or treatable with vaccines, such as polio, measles and pneumonia. Possible topics include the discovery of new vaccines, testing of vaccines, public attitudes toward immunization, innovative approaches to delivery of vaccines or the efficacy or failure of immunization campaigns.Eligible entries include print, broadcast or online media stories published or broadcast between March 15 and May 15, 2013, which includes World Immunization Week (April 24-30). The deadline for submitting stories is May 20, 2013.

The program is administered by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in Washington, in partnership with the African Health Journalists Association and the Arab Media Forum.

Entries must have appeared in media outlets based in each region or distributed mainly in the region. For Africa, submissions may be made in English, French, Portuguese or Amharic. For Pakistan, submissions may be made in English or Urdu. And for the Gulf States, submissions may be made in Arabic. Submissions in other languages must include an English translation.Criteria: Entries may include feature articles, in-depth, investigative or explanatory stories, multimedia reports, documentaries or discussion programs. Stories must be well-researched and well-written or presented, and we encourage stories that use data, mapping and/or citizen voices to support their coverage. We are especially looking for stories that use innovative tools and techniques to engage or reach the public, such as Facebook chats, Twitter feeds or the use of text messaging to solicit citizen reports on the spread of preventable diseases.

Entrepreneurial journalism course Latin America

Journalists, project coordinators and communication professionals interested in developing business plans for online information projects can enroll in this Spanish-language online course.
The course, offered by the Centro de Formación en Periodismo Digital (CFPD) in Mexico, will focus on analyzing business models used by digital media outlets in Latin America.
Participants will learn how to make a digital media outlet profitable; undertake studies of the target market and competition diagnostics; make marketing and business plans media outlets, and produce a prototype or product.
Interested participants must have basic English-language and computer skills, and be interested in learning new tech resources and tools.
The course will take place online June 17 - July 28 and costs MXN1,200 (about US$100), or US$120 for residents outside of Mexico.
The deadline to register is May 31.

Paid training for sports media in Brazil

Recent graduates and those who are expected to graduate in 2013 can apply for this program, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
The channel Esporte Interativo seeks candidates for its trainee program, which begins in September and lasts one year.
Participants will experience the daily work in different departments of a sports channel, and receive a salary and benefits commensurate with the market.
Candidates must go through a selection process divided into five stages: exams to test Portuguese, sports knowledge and logical reasoning; a writing test and group dynamics; an interview with HR and managers; an interview with directors; and an interview with the CEO.
The deadline is June 10.

Oppertunity for Journalist in Kenya

Media professionals who are Web-savvy and have filming and editing skills can apply for this position in Nairobi.
The African Media Initiative (AMI) is seeking a project assistant to help launch the African Story Challenge, a journalism competition that will offer training and grants of up to US$20,000 to African journalists across the continent for stories that impact real lives.
The successful candidate will bring valuable skills to the project, and give exposure to all aspects of project management and the promotion of the African media sector.
Responsibilities include: monitoring the African and international media with an eye to source innovative ideas and key topics in areas of health, agriculture, business and technology; producing daily synopses; building and maintaining a database of African journalists and media houses across the African continent; updating profiles of judges, trainers, mentors and journalists for participation in the competition; and filming and editing the competition process.
Applicants should have a university degree in communications, journalism, international development or other related fields, in addition to three years of professional media experience. Excellent communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of French, Portuguese or Arabic is desirable. Candidates should also have a demonstrable knowledge of the African media.
The deadline is May 19.
This is a full-time position that comes with an 18-month contract. To apply, send a CV and a one-page cover letter to mjallowATafricanmediainitiative.org.

NewsU offers webinar on plagiarism, fabrication

Media professionals worldwide who are interested in learning more about journalism ethics can attend this webinar.
News University, the e-learning arm of the Poynter Institute, offers a webinar, "Preventing Plagiarism and Fabrication in News Publishing," which will be broadcast at 2 p.m. EST on May 9.
Topics include: how to recognize possible holes in your policies that might create gray areas; how to encourage transparency in reporting; how to encourage journalists to embed source links and in so doing enrich the readers' experience; and how to discuss ethics and attribution in your news organization.
The course instructor is Teresa Schmedding, president of the American Copy Editors Society and the deputy managing editor/digital for the Daily Herald Media Group in suburban Chicago.
This webinar costs US$29.95 to attend.

Global Editors Network hosts news summit in Paris Worldwide

IJNet readers receive an exclusive discount to a global journalism conference in Paris, France.
Scheduled for June 19-21, the Global Editors Network (GEN) News Summit will feature speakers like Juan Luis Cebrian of El Pais, Hu Shuli of Caixin Media and Jim Roberts of Reuters Digital, experts representing some of the innovating media companies in the industry.
Following the theme "Hack the Newsroom," the summit features a drone journalism boot camp, a data journalism contest, an international hackathon, an expo of innovative service providers and more.
As part of a partnership with GEN, IJNet readers receive up to a 50 percent discount to attend the conference. Just enter the promotional code "ijnet" when registering.

CNN seeks financial reporter China

Journalists with at least two years of experience can apply for a position in Beijing.
CNNMoney is seeking a reporter to write and/or edit business news articles in the following core areas of CNNMoney coverage: markets, technology, small business, personal finance and economy.
The successful candidate will engage in reporting, writing and finding stories that surprise readers. The reporter will also build a base of sources necessary for quick-turn news stories and enterprise features, particularly in his/her region. The reporter will be responsible for becoming an expert in the full range of subjects the site covers.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or broadcasting, along with a minimum of two years of journalism experience. Candidates should have experience writing and/or editing for a news website, wire services, newspaper or magazine. New media and business news experience is a plus.

Investigative journalism internships open Ukraine

nvestigative journalists in the Ukraine can apply for this program.
The Regional Press Development Institute invites journalists to apply for an internship at one of the centers of investigative journalism that are members of the program.
Participants will have the opportunity to improve their professional talents, learn new skills, get expert advice, and find new sources of information. The internships last between one and two weeks.
Journalists from any type of media and freelancers with at least three years of experience can apply. Interested participants must complete the online application form and submit two reference letters, along with three samples of their investigations published between 2011 and 2013.
The program covers travel costs and accommodation, as well as per diem during the training.
Deadline is April 30.

Award open to video journalists Worldwide

Freelance video journalists who cover international news and current affairs can apply for an award.
The Rory Peck Awards, sponsored by Sony UK Ltd, are billed as the only awards aimed at honoring freelance cameramen and camerawomen. The Rory Peck Trust was established in 1995, two years after freelance cameraman Rory Peck was killed while filming in Moscow.
There are three awards: news, features and the Sony Professional Impact Award.
In all categories the awards recognize quality of camerawork, but also take into account individual endeavor, initiative and journalistic ability.
All entries must have have been broadcast (television, agency feed, recognized online news publisher) between June 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013.
The application deadline is June 3.

Marie Claire magazine Seeks Editor New York

Experienced editors can apply for a position in New York.
Marie Claire magazine seeks a senior editor to assign and edit features with a concentration on news, profiles, women's issues and social trends.
The ideal candidate will be able to report, write display copy and handle book excerpts. The editor will work closely with the features department on packages, special projects and cover lines, along with cultivating a roster of writers, especially investigative journalists, and represent the magazine at industry events.
Applicants must have at least four years of experience covering breaking news as a writer and editor. Candidates should also be well-versed on women's issues and have appropriate writer contacts.

University scholarships for developing countries Students

Outstanding students from developing countries who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in journalism or communications can apply for a scholarship.
The ISH/London Met Scholarships, jointly run by International Students House (ISH) and London Metropolitan University, aims to help excellent students from around the world fund their education.
Successful candidates receive free tuition for the duration of their degree at an undergraduate or postgraduate level, along with one year of free accommodation at the International Students House.
Undergraduate applicants must be from one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Angola, Bhutan, Cameroon, Cuba, East Timor, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tibet, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.
The application deadline is May 31.

Journalists can participate in a webinar on how to improve vaccine coverage

Join a webinar to learn about covering an important health issue: vaccines. The webinar is part of ICFJ’s story contest recognizing the best coverage of vaccines and immunizations.
You can hear two of ICFJ’s Knight International Journalism Fellows – Brenda Wilson (in English for Africa and Pakistan) or Mariam Sami (in Arabic for the Gulf States) – talk to a health expert about vaccine-related issues including public attitudes towards vaccination, testing of vaccines, innovative approaches to delivery of vaccines and the efficacy or failure of vaccination campaigns.
Anyone can participate in these hour-long webinars by visiting ICFJ’s Google Plus page. If you have a Gmail account, you can hear the discussion and text in questions and comments. If you have a different email account, you can email your questions and comments to vaccinestories-africa@icfj.org for Africa, vaccinestories-pakistan@icfj.org for Pakistan or vaccinestories-gulf@icfj.org for the Gulf states.
The webinars will be live:
Journalists who submit stories about vaccines to ICFJ’s story contest will have a chance to win a trip to the United States or cash prizes. The awards will recognize the best media coverage of vaccines and immunizations in each region.
Stories published or broadcast between March 15 and May 15, 2013, which includes World Immunization Week (April 24-30), will qualify. The deadline for submitting stories is May 20, 2013.
Winners will be announced on July 1, 2013. Please post stories you enter on Twitter and use the hashtag

Journalists can download, publish free content

Newspapers worldwide can publish this free material.
The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is providing a wide range of free multimedia materials for newspapers and other media to publish on or around May 3, in celebration of World Press Freedom Day.
Newspapers worldwide are encouraged to view and download all or part of the materials, which are being offered in English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic and Russian, but can be translated into other languages.
The package of materials includes an exclusive editorial from WAN-IFRA; provocative cartoons from some of the world’s leading artists in collaboration with French NGO Cartooning for Peace; a package of resources analyzing the killing of journalists; and advertisements from award-winning design team, Iris Worldwide. Other materials include infographics that draw attention to the world’s most dangerous areas for journalists and resources for young readers to explore freedom of expression issues in class.
Between now and May 3 exclusive content will be added, so interested parties should check the site regularly for the latest updates.

CNN seeks producer in New York

Broadcast journalists with at least two years of experience can apply for this position in New York.
CNN is seeking an associate producer for the CNN Morning Show.
The successful candidate will have proven performance and experience booking talent. This candidate must be able to multi-task, execute quickly, be editorially savvy and have strong editorial awareness and judgment. A degree in journalism is preferred.
The associate editorial producer will handle all aspects of lining up a guest: booking, finding visuals and writing segment intro. The producer will also handle special projects as assigned by senior editorial producer or executive producer.

Bloomberg seeks financial reporter Middle East, North Africa

Financial journalists who are fluent in Arabic and English can apply for a position in Dubai.
Bloomberg News is seeking an experienced equity markets reporter, responsible for covering stocks across the Persian Gulf region.
The reporter will be expected to write stories on stocks that are moving the most, break news on companies that trade and write up analyst reports, along with interviewing fund managers and proposing feature stories.
The ideal candidate should have experience covering equity markets and have contacts in the industry. The successful applicant will have proven experience in reporting and breaking news for a financial newspaper or real-time news service.

Monthly award for socially conscious journalism USA

Journalists can apply for an award honoring socially conscious reporting.
For over 50 years, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has awarded the yearly Hillman Prizes in Journalism.
In 2009, the Foundation inaugurated the Sidney, a monthly award for an outstanding piece of socially conscious journalism, specifically investigative work that fosters social and economic justice.
Deadlines are the last day of the month in which the piece was published/aired. In the case of magazines, please nominate according to the issue date on the publication, not when it first appeared.
Journalists can submit their own work or nominate others.
Recipients are awarded US$500, a bottle of union-made wine and a certificate designed by New Yorker cartoonist, Edward Sorel.

Documentary film festival seeks entries in Czech Republic

Filmmakers can participate in this festival in Jihlava.
The 17th Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival, a member and co-founder of the Doc Alliance, will be held October 24 - 29, in the Czech Republic. The event will feature competitive and non-competitive exhibits, experimental film screenings, workshops and debates, seminars, panels, concerts and professional training activities.
The festival program awards the best international documentaries, the best Central and Eastern European documentaries; best Czech documentaries and others.
Competitive films must have been produced after January 1, 2012. English subtitles are required for all films, unless English is the language of the film.
Participation is free, but participants must pay a fee of EU€30 (about US$39) for digitization.
The deadline for films made in 2012 is April 30, 2013; the deadline for films made in 2013 is June 30, 2013.

CNN seeks financial reporter in China

Journalists with at least two years of experience can apply for a position in Beijing.
CNNMoney is seeking a reporter to write and/or edit business news articles in the following core areas of CNNMoney coverage: markets, technology, small business, personal finance and economy.
The successful candidate will engage in reporting, writing and finding stories that surprise readers. The reporter will also build a base of sources necessary for quick-turn news stories and enterprise features, particularly in his/her region. The reporter will be responsible for becoming an expert in the full range of subjects the site covers.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or broadcasting, along with a minimum of two years of journalism experience. Candidates should have experience writing and/or editing for a news website, wire services, newspaper or magazine. New media and business news experience is a plus.

Russian-language journalism Online courses

Reporters fluent in Russian who are interested in digital journalism can participate in this free online training.
Transitions Online (TOL) offers training courses in the basic skills of journalism. The goal of TOL media academy is to introduce new trends and technologies used in online journalism and social media to their students.
Participants will study topics such as writing articles for the Internet audience, social media and its audience, and mobile journalism. These are self-study trainings, and participants can choose courses and study the lessons at their desired pace.
All courses are in Russian.

Journalism contest in Colombia

Colombian journalists can participate in this contest.
The Premio Nacional de Periodismo Simón Bolívar, which aims to stimulate and reward excellence in various genres of journalism, invites Colombian journalists to submit entries.
Interested journalists can submit print, radio, television or Internet entries in the following categories: cartoon; opinion column (print and Internet); analysis or debate programming (radio and television); chronicle and feature story (print, radio, television and Internet); interview (print, radio, television and Internet); journalism photography or graphic reporting (print and Internet); investigation (print, radio, television and Internet); news (print, radio, television and Internet); and the Young Journalist Scholarship
To participate in the contest, all candidates must be Colombian nationals or have had permanent residence in Colombia for at least three years.
Journalists may only submit one entry unless they are presenting entries as part of a group. All entries must have been produced between April 27, 2012 and April 26, 2013.
The winner of each category will win a cash prize of COP$17,000,000 (US$9,295).
The deadline is May 2

US Embassy offers free English courses for journalists in Argentina

Journalists and students studying journalism or communication who are in their last year of study can apply for this course.
The Embassy of the United States in Argentina is offering a free English training program to journalists.
The program aims to help journalists strengthen their level of English during interviews, acquire more fluidity in their interaction with Anglophone interlocutors, and develop better levels of understanding and reading.
The course, which lasts 10 weeks and is offered twice a year, will be available to take in-person for those in Buenos Aires or online for those who may be in different areas of Argentina.
Journalists who wish to apply for the course must already have a basic knowledge of English.
To be selected for the course, participants must take a test to gauge their level of English. The written exam will be given online, while the oral interview will take place over the phone.
The exam will be available April - June or until the course reaches its capacity.

Online course on crowdsourcing Brazil

Media professionals can attend this webinar in Portuguese.
The course "Innovation, Crowdsourcing and Competitiveness" will be offered online 7 - 11 p.m. on April 23. The course instructor is Martha Gabriel, technology director of New Media Developers.
The program aims to foster innovation and crowdsourcing processes through topics including: the information age to the age of innovation; innovation methodology; open innovation; crowdsourcing; and case studies.
Early registration costs BRL$250 (US$125) until April 10. After this date, the cost is BRL$300 (US$150).

Sports journalism course in Brazil

College students from the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Distrito Federal, Ceará, Pernambuco and Bahia can participate in a free training program to be held in Sao Paulo.
The Grupo Estado, a Brazilian media conglomerate, will hold the first Curso Estado de Jornalismo Esportivo May 14 - 21. The course will prepare students to cover the major sporting events that Brazil will host in the coming years.
The sessions will feature lectures and lessons by sports journalists, press conferences with athletes and activities in the Grupo Estado newsroom.
Participants who live outside São Paulo will receive airfare. The best students will be invited to join Seleção Universitária Estadão, the team responsible for covering FIFA's Confederations Cup for the Estadão portal.
The application deadline is April 21. The selection process will be conducted online.

Asfari Fellowships at Chatham House Middle East

Journalists, bloggers, civil society activists and public affairs specialists can apply for this fellowship.
The Asfari Fellowship, offered by the Chatham House and the Asfari Foundation, offers civil society leaders from the Middle East the opportunity to develop their understanding, ideas and approaches on the most pressing challenges facing the Arab world.
The fellowships are open to individuals who are resident citizens of Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria, and displaced citizens of these countries living elsewhere in the Middle East.
The candidates will be offered a comprehensive 12-month program of activities at the institute, and will work toward producing a Chatham House publication from their research. Two levels of fellowships are available: Asfari fellowships and Asfari senior fellowships.
The regional themes that the candidates will tackle in the program include: political economy in the Arab world and the drivers for change; the new developments in civil society and security and the impact of youth and generational change in the MENA region; and security cultures, human security and gender and security in the Middle East.
The deadline is May 31.

Marie Claire seeks editor New York

Experienced editors can apply for a position in New York.
Marie Claire magazine seeks a senior editor to assign and edit features with a concentration on news, profiles, women's issues and social trends.
The ideal candidate will be able to report, write display copy and handle book excerpts. The editor will work closely with the features department on packages, special projects and cover lines, along with cultivating a roster of writers, especially investigative journalists, and represent the magazine at industry events.
Applicants must have at least four years of experience covering breaking news as a writer and editor. Candidates should also be well-versed on women's issues and have appropriate writer contacts.

National Geographic seeks Editor Washington

Journalists with at least five years' experience can apply for a position in Washington.
The National Geographic is seeking an assistant text editor to move copy through the production process, and write, edit and manage the text for maps and graphics.
The successful candidate will take the lead editorial role in adapting magazine copy for NGM e-publishing arms, including editing and writing for digital news; reconfiguring print legends and short text blocks for electronic versions of the magazine; and combining, separating, rewriting and editing copy from the print magazine to fit the electronic layout.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and five years of journalism experience that includes three or more years editing on a publication with deadlines.

BBC seeks producer United Kingdom

Journalists with experience in radio can apply for a job in Cumbria, England.
BBC is seeking a producer for BBC Radio Cumbria's flagship weekday breakfast program, Mike Zeller at Breakfast.
The successful candidate will be the program’s lead producer,as well as a team worker who is confident with newsroom technology and can work calmly under pressure.
Applicants should have the ability to communicate a passion for powerful and engaging speech radio and to deliver this on a daily basis. Candidates must have substantial experience in a radio newsroom, first-class writing skills and a strong appreciation of what makes great live radio.
A strong broadcast voice, an ability to prepare and read news bulletins and to report when required would be an advantage.
The application deadline is April 29.

legal reporting offers fellowships Neatherland

Journalists worldwide working in professional print, broadcast or online media can apply for a fellowship to a four-week course in the Netherlands.
The Radio Netherlands Training Centre (RNTC) is offering fellowships to a course, "Inside International Justice," which will be held in The Hague October 28 - November 22.
During the course, participants will gain: improved knowledge of the international legal framework pertaining to international justice; understanding of the functioning of international justice together with its successes and failures; and an understanding of the major practical and ethical challenges facing journalists such as the politicization of international justice and the protection of witnesses.
Eligible countries include: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Fellowship applicants must submit a registration form, resume, letter of motivation and proof of English proficiency by May 7.

Reynolds Center offers webinar on interviewing Worldwide

Journalists worldwide interested in strengthening their interviewing skills can attend this free webinar.
The Reynolds Center is offering a two-day webinar, "Getting the Goods – Interviews that Work," which will take place May 8 - 9 at noon and 4 p.m. EST.
The instructor, Poynter's Jacqui Banaszynski, will explore the core purposes, techniques and ethics of the interview process.
Banaszynski will reveal different interview approaches that work best in different situations, and that apply to any genre of journalism. On the second day, she will focus on interviews that produce not just information, but true stories, rich with character, scene and detail.

Workshop on digital products for television Ecuador

Television producers, journalists and communication specialist can participate in this workshop in Quito.
The Centro Internacional de Estudios Superiores de Comunicación para América Latina (CIESPAL) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung are offering a course on digital products for digital television.
The course will take place April 4 - 6 and will be taught by Verónica Fiorito, director of Argentina's Canal Encuentro.
The objective of the course is to foster the construction of new knowledge and intervention strategies in the field of digital media.
The cost of attendance is US$96, and the course has limited capacity.

USA Study Tour for Health journalist

Journalists have a chance to win a trip to the United States and cash prizes as part of three regional competitions to recognize the best media coverage of immunizations.
Stories published or broadcast in Sub-Saharan Africa, Pakistan and the Gulf states between March 15 and May 15, 2013, which includes World Immunization Week (April 24-30), will qualify for the regional contests. The deadline for submitting stories is May 20, 2013.
Each top winner will receive a cash prize and a two-week study tour to the United States.
Entries must relate to diseases that are preventable or treatable with vaccines, such as polio, measles and pneumonia. Possible topics include the discovery of new vaccines, testing of vaccines, public attitudes toward vaccination, innovative approaches to delivery of vaccines, or the efficacy or failure of vaccination campaigns.
The program is administered by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in Washington, in partnership with the African Health Journalists Association and the Arab Media Forum.
Journalists working in each region for print, broadcast or online media qualify. The contest also is open to affiliated freelance journalists. Submitted work must have appeared in a media outlets based in each region or distributed mainly in the region. Submissions may be made in English, Arabic (Gulf), Urdu (Pakistan), or English, French, Portuguese or Amharic (Africa). Submissions in other languages must include an English translation.
Criteria:

• Entries may include feature articles, in-depth, investigative or explanatory stories, multimedia reports, documentaries or discussion programs.
• Stories must be well-researched and well-written or presented, and we encourage stories that use data, mapping and/or citizen voices to support their coverage.
• We are especially looking for stories that use innovative tools and techniques to engage or reach the public, such as Facebook chats, Twitter feeds, or the use of text messaging to solicit citizen reports on the spread of preventable diseases.
• Applicants may submit more than one entry.

The deadline for submitting stories for each regional contest is May 20. Winners will be announced on July 1, 2013.

Energy reporting contest in Central, Eastern Europe

Journalists from Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia can participate in this contest.
The Eastern European and Central Asian Countries (ESIB), in collaboration with the INOGATE Energy Portal, launches the Energy Efficient Buildings as the Basis for Sustainable Energy Development contest for journalists.
The contest aims to highlight problems related to energy efficiency through media attention.
Accepted are entries published in print or online media between March 1, 2012, and April 30, 2013. Materials must be written in English or in Azerbaijani/Armenian/Georgian.
Participation is free.
The winners in each country will receive Sony Tablets.
The deadline is April 30.

Entries sought for CNN African Journalist Awards

African print, broadcast and online journalists can apply for an award.
The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Competition highlights journalism's role in Africa's development and honors journalistic talent across all media disciplines.
Winners receive an all-expenses-paid program of networking activities and workshops, culminating in the Gala Awards Ceremony. Each finalist receives a cash prize, with each category winner also receiving a laptop computer and printer.
One journalist of the year will be selected from the category winners to receive an additional cash prize and a chance to participate in the CNN Journalism Fellowship at CNN Headquarters in Atlanta.
The competition features 14 categories, including digital journalism, francophone news, culture, and environment.
Entries must have been broadcast or published, in English, French or Portuguese only, between January and December 2012 with proof supplied.
The deadline is April 17.

CNN seeks digital content editor USA

Digital journalists with experience in lifestyle or health and wellness reporting can apply for a position in New York.
CNN is seeking a digital content editor to create, produce and edit content for Turner’s new health and wellness website, as well as contribute to its mobile/tablet website extension.
Duties include pitching and producing digital content and ongoing features related to assigned topic areas; integrating flat content with visual and video components to create an optimal user experience; and pitching and planing content both ad hoc and around the Turner Wellness Media editorial calendar.
Applicants should have at least five years' journalism experience, with at least two years' Web content experience in the lifestyle or health/wellness space. Candidates should also have experience working with Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, social media and other digital promotional strategies.

CBS seeks tech reporter in New York

Journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for a position in New York.
CBS Interactive (CBSi) is seeking a reporter to cover Apple and digital media for its tech website, CNET.
The reporter will be responsible for covering products, people, companies and trends related to the beat. The candidate must to be able to develop sources, break news and write big-picture pieces as well as analyses and profiles.
Applicants should have proficiency in writing and editing for the Web, along with a minimum of three years of related technical or journalism experience. Experience writing for a top tier publication is a plus.

Fellowships for health reporting USA

Print, broadcast and multimedia journalists in the United States who are interested in health reporting can apply for a fellowship.
The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism's California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowships offers journalists an opportunity to explore the intersection between community health, health policy, and the nation's growing diversity.
Fellows will meet in Los Angeles July 14 - 18 for an intensive five-day gathering that comes with a US$2,000 grant to support the reporting of an ambitious health-related project. The program covers all hotel and travel costs.
The application deadline is April 10.

BBC seeks reporter United Kingdom

Broadcast journalists with English fluency and in-depth knowledge of African current affairs can apply for a position in London.
BBC African English is seeking a multimedia broadcast journalist to produce radio, online and television content.
The successful candidate will originate ideas, research and prepare items, complete programs, and conduct background and analysis. Reporting, interviewing and discussions will also be part of the role, as well as developing BBC Africa's interactivity and social media.
Applicants should have substantial recent and relevant journalistic experience reporting on African issues. An in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of African and international current affairs is essential, as is a passion for telling the African story to a global audience. Candidates must have a good range of contacts for interview purposes.
The application deadline is April 4.

European journalism contest

Journalists who cover issues related to the European Union can participate in this contest.
The Asociación de Periodistas Europeos, in partnership with office of the European Parliament and the Representation of the European Commission, announces the 19th edition of the Salvador de Madariaga European Journalist Award.
The award seeks to recognize the best journalistic pieces that have highlighted the core values, common realities and advanced projects of the European Union through the press, radio and television.
Journalist associations, media outlets, journalism schools and professionals in the humanities can nominate candidates for each of the three categories: press, radio and television.
The entries must have been published in one of the official languages of Spain to be eligible.
Applications must include work samples and the resume of the candidate.
The winner will receive a cash prize of EUR€9,000 (roughly US$11,700).

Deadline approaching: Journalism grants for innovations EU

Media professionals and innovators from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom can apply for a grant.
The European Journalism Centre and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will fund 25 to 30 projects under the Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Program (IDR). The grant program aims to advance creative reporting approaches to issues associated with global development and the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goal.
The grants will provide a selection of innovative reporting projects with the necessary funds to enable journalists, editors and development stakeholders to perform thorough research and to develop entirely new and experimental reporting and presentation methods.
Funding will cover direct expenses for journalistic research and study trips, possible technical costs for crews and equipment, data acquisition and analysis and visualization. Interested parties may apply for full or partial grants, excluding, however, salaries of permanent staff.
Journalists and media outlets not based in the countries mentioned above, as well as freelancers, are only eligible to apply as cooperation partners of admissible organizations.
The deadline is March 25.

Fellowship for women journalists

Print, broadcast and online women journalists who focus on human rights and social justice can apply for a year-long fellowship.
The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003.
The selected journalist will spend an academic year in a tailored program with access to MIT's Center for International Studies and media outlets like The Boston Globe and The New York Times.
Applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience in journalism. Non-native English speakers must also have excellent written and verbal English skills in order to fully participate in and benefit from the program. Freelance journalists may apply.
A stipend will be provided, and expenses, including airfare and housing, will be covered.
The application deadline is May 1.