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.