35 Journalism and Media Opportunities you can still apply for in June!

Hey Team, We’ve got some exciting 35 Journalism and Media Opportunities you can still apply for in June! A variety of positions are open, some for all nationalities and others for specific countries. Take a look and see what catches your eye – you never know, your dream job could be waiting! Happy hunting,

1. GIZ African Union is hiring a Specialist in Political Communications and Public Relations based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Find out more about the role and apply. Deadline is June 22nd 2024: https://ethiojobs.net/jobs/eyJpdiI6Ilp1QnZZUEV1TXU1QlBmMVgxRWtXbXc9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiT0hCS3FTN3dCREs3SUNPaFJiMGhZZz09IiwibWFjIjoiNjgwMDFjNmVkZjBjYWE1MWQ3NzUzZjM5ZWMxMTc0MzdjNzg3MzlkOGQ5OTY4YmM4YWQxZjEwMmM3MTgzMTJjMyIsInRhZyI6IiJ9
2. BBC News in Singapore is hiring for a three-month role, with the possibility of an extension. You must have the right to work in Singapore to apply for this role. They are looking for an enterprising reporter who can write breaking and spot news, contribute to fast-moving live pages, and pitch to write both quick stories as well as longer-term features. You would break lines from Pakistan, China, or North Korea, write for live pages on high-level diplomatic visits, elections, or extreme weather, and work with teams from Afghanistan to Sydney to add to the BBC's daily news agenda in Asia. Get in touch with [email protected] or [email protected] to apply.
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4. 联合国儿童基金会 UK is hiring a MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (PARTNERSHIPS) The Media and Communications Manager (Partnerships) is a pivotal member of the Media team and the broader Communications Department at UNICEF UK, tasked with driving strategic and impactful communications for our partnership. Deadline is 9 am, Friday 21 June 2024 Apply now: https://www.unicef.org.uk/jobs/media-communications-manager-partnerships/

5. Calling all #writers! Wellcome Sanger Institute has a great opportunity for a science writer to join their comms team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute ?? Come and dig out the best #genomics stories with us - featuring the latest discoveries, and the amazing people behind them. ?? Applications close on 23 June. Find out more: https://sanger.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WellcomeSangerInstitute/details/Senior-Science-Writer_JR101953

6. Amrit Kaur Manku BA(Hons) shares her journey to landing a job in the journalism and media field, offering valuable insights and inspiration for your applications. This is especially for journalism and media graduate students like you, on the exciting path to your dream career. Read more: https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/my-graduate-job-story-wild-warner-sgnpf/?trackingId=KOV7j3ZuJUkUzOPoXM1XYA%3D%3D

7. If you are a freelancer (or know someone who is) get signed up to the BBC ’s new talent database! Find all the details here → https://bbctalentcloud.co.uk/register

8. BBC Audio Scotland is offering a terrific opportunity for two Producers to deliver distinctive content across their Arts and Entertainment slate: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Producer%2C-Arts%2C-BBC-Audio-Scotland-Arts-and-Entertainment/797048002/

9. United States International University - Africa is seeking to recruit suitable and qualified candidates for the following position: Marketing and Communications Officer. For more details on the vacancies and how to apply: ?? https://www.usiu.ac.ke/3652/marketing-communications-officer

Deadline: Friday, July 05, 2024

10. Diwas Basnet is hiring short-form & long-form video editors to work with him and his clients. If you have previous experience as a video editor, apply now using the links below.?

• Long-form Editors: bit.ly/unchained-longform
• Short-form Editors: bit.ly/unchained-shortform

11. Are you passionate about using your communication skills to make a difference in the world? Village HopeCore International Kenya is seeking a dynamic Communication Officer. As a Communication Officer, you will be key in helping us share their mission, impact, and stories with the world.? If you are a creative storyteller with a heart for nonprofit work, Please email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]?

12. TechnoServe is seeking a dynamic Communications Advisor to amplify the impact of its BlueBiz program in Kenya's coastal counties. As part of their mission to advance youth economic empowerment in the Blue Economy, you'll develop strategic communications, create engaging multimedia content, and build the communications capacity of youth, partners, and stakeholders. If you're passionate about leveraging digital platforms and creating innovative outreach tools to empower young people and promote sustainable ocean resource use, this job is for you! Location: Mombasa, Kenya. Apply now: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/TEC1006TESER/JobBoard/18180d88-ced0-4361-bd09-d5eef66dab24/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=daff8032-b159-4f5b-99ff-6aba9613ff5c

13. The Victorian Public Sector is #hiring for the position of Senior Media Adviser responsible for providing expert media relations advice, driving the creation of high-quality media content, and telling compelling stories about the impact of the Department of Health's work. Apply Now: https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/VG-1801925

14. Calling all journalists around the world! The Lorenzo Natali Prize is on the lookout for your powerful stories. Showcase your skills and win an amazing prize in one of these categories:?

• ? Best Emerging Journalist?
• ?? Investigative Journalism?
• ?? Feature Journalism?

But that’s not all! This year's edition introduces a special award for photojournalists! ??Don’t miss the chance to share your story with the world. ??Find out more: https://europa.eu/!pBPNNW

15. Funding opportunities open to women and nonbinary journalists. International Women's Media Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism to award annual grants in support of proposals to report and publish compelling human stories. Grants will be for a maximum of $5,000. Projects reported and published in English anywhere in the world are eligible. Deadline to apply: 14 July. Apply Now: https://www.iwmf.org/programs/kari-howard-fund/

16. There are a couple of very exciting Reuters job opportunities here for talented journalists. Please take a look.?

• Duty Editor, Reuters Video: https://careers.thomsonreuters.com/us/en/job/JREQ179510/Duty-Editor-Reuters
• Visuals Journalist, UK & Ireland: https://careers.thomsonreuters.com/us/en/job/JREQ179287/Visuals-Journalist-UK-Ireland

17. The Bentonville Bulletin needs an editor! If you have 3+ years of professional journalism experience, please consider applying. Email questions to [email protected].? Apply Now: https://bentonvillebulletin.com/editor/

18. The BBC is looking for a highly strategic, growth-focused, and creative video specialist to lead its expanding digital video team in North America. Apply Now, Deadline is 30TH June 2024: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Washington-Digital-Video-Lead-and-Team-Manager-Washington-20036/797138702/

19. Code For Africa (CfA) has an immediate remote vacancy for a Senior Copy Editor to join our Knowledge team to support initiatives across the continent. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in English and have extensive experience working with a range of content from training presentations and marketing materials to grant proposals and donor reports. Candidates must have a demonstrable track record of professional copy/sub-editing in a journalistic or technical environment. An understanding of technology innovation, or digital activism/democracy topics will be an added advantage. Apply before 12TH July 2024: https://opportunities.codeforafrica.org/2024/06/10/senior-copy-editor-come-craft-concise-content/

20. Do you have a great idea for a local cross-border story? Don't forget to apply for Journalismfund Europe's European Local Cross-border grant. Deadline: 27 June 2024: https://journalismfund.eu/european-local-cross-border-grants#:~:text=Local%20Cross%2Dborder%20teams%20of,journalists%2Fmedia%20from%20EU%20countries

21. BBC News Labs is #hiring two journalists in Cardiff! ??You'll be part of a team that prototypes and incubates new ways to find and tell stories using new technologies. Plus you get to work with wonderful people like Manjiri Kulkarni Carey. Apply before 24TH June 2024: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Cardiff-Journalist%2C-News-Labs-CF10-1FT/795605902/

22. Are you a student or recent graduate with social media skills and would like to join the team at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency ? UNHCR is looking for their next Global Social Media Intern, to be based in Geneva. Applications from students with refugee backgrounds/lived experiences are strongly encouraged. Apply before June 25TH 2024: https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Geneva-Switzerland/Global-Social-Media-Intern_JR2443646

23. Do you have strong communication skills and want to join World Food Programme Tanzania's great team?

Apply by 21 June for the Communications Officer position based in Dar es Salaam ?? https://shorturl.at/VwMyb.

24. BBC News Swahili is looking for multimedia journalists with skills in reporting across all platforms and mainly on radio & digital, with presenting and producing skills to work for BBC Swahili. You will need to be proficient in Kiswahili and also be able to write, reversion/translate English text into Kiswahili. Apply before 30TH June 2024: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Nairobi-Multimedia-Journalist-Nairobi-Nair-0-0100/797177702/

25. Pulse Africa is hiring a Digital Growth Lead based in Lagos, Nigeria. As the Head of Growth, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to scale growth across the web and social channels, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and other platforms we are present in. You will ensure that our growth initiatives drive user engagement, acquisition, and retention through innovative strategies. Apply Now: https://pulse.africa/vacancy/digital-growth-lead/

26. Isabelle Senechal has put together a Solutions Journalist’s Guide to covering protests. Get it here: https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/isabelle-senechal_the-solutions-journalists-guide-to-covering-activity-7204953550093705216-U3ku?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

27. AFP have a couple of open media roles on their careers page. Check them out: https://www.afp.com/en/agency/our-job-postings

28. ProPublica is hiring a Computational Journalist! This is a great job for anyone who wants to use "technical knowledge, as well as emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and large language models, to help us investigate the world and unlock stories that would otherwise be out of reach." Deadline is July 15: https://boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/jobs/4371750006

29. Earth Journalism Network is offering a new fellowship for journalists interested in reporting from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity! Journalists working in low- or middle-income countries can apply by July 6: https://buff.ly/3wR8gbO

30. Africa No Filter is offering a FREE Course - The Writing Room courses for writers by Brittle Paper. Start learning and level up your writing skills: https://africanofilter.org/resources/free-course-the-writing-room-courses-for-writers-by-brittle-paper

31. St. Andrews Turi is hiring a dynamic and creative Graduate Assistant to join the Media Production and Communications team. This role is ideal for a graduate student with a passion for media production, content creation, strategic communications, and digital media management. The successful candidate will gain practical experience while contributing to various media and communication projects within the School. Apply before Friday 21st August: https://standrewsturi.bamboohr.com/careers/130?source=linkedin%20?uid=btyiq54s

32. Mongabay is accepting applications for the Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship! Aspiring environmental journalists from tropical countries can apply by Aug. 10. Fellows will receive a US$3,000 stipend. Apply Now: https://buff.ly/3v6mAMk

33. Are you passionate about social media and eager to gain practical experience in digital marketing? Apply to be the next Social Media Assistant - Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.? Apply by 08 July 2024: https://www.shortlist.net/jobs/7485

34. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring: East Africa Regional Communications Consultant. The East Africa Regional Communications Consultant's scope of work will be focused on identifying, gathering, and packaging powerful digital content from the East Africa region to connect audiences to IRC's work around the world and support IRC's goals of building income, profile, and influence. Apply Now: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/IEAIRCUSREQ52430EXTERNALENUS/East-Africa-Regional-Communications-Consultant?utm_campaign=linkedin&utm_medium=phenom-feeds&source=LinkedInA&utm_source=linkedin

35. The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism Digital News Report 2024 is out! The most comprehensive report on news consumption worldwide. This year's report reveals new findings about the consumption of online news globally. It is based on a YouGov survey of more than 95,000 people in 47 countries representing half of the world's population.

The report looks at the growing importance of platforms in news consumption and production, including more visual and video-led social media such as TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube . It explores audience attitudes toward the use of AI in news, the role of creators and news influencers, how much people pay for news, and more. Get the full report: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2024

That's it for June's opportunities! Check out more opportunities on our Journalism and Media Opportunities LinkedIn page and join our Whatsapp Community if you haven’t already. Keep an eye out for the return of our popular "Career Wednesday Webinars" coming soon!

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