56 Journalism and Media Opportunities + Resources You Can Apply For In July

Happy New Month Journos!

Looking to boost your career or explore new areas of journalism? Look no further! We've curated a list of jobs, training programs, grants, fellowships, resources, and awards to jumpstart your media career or take it to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, there's something here for everyone.? Prepare your application materials – CVs, Cover Letter, essays, proposals, etc. –? in advance to ensure timely submissions. Do not forget to revamp your LinkedIn Profile!

1. Fellowships for journalists to cover the United Nations biodiversity conference in Colombia: DEADLINE: JULY 6, 2024 — Earth Journalism Network (EJN) has a fellowship for journalists interested in covering the UN biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia. APPLY NOW: https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/fellowships-for-journalists-to-cover-the-un-biodiversity-conference-uncbd-cop16-in

2. The United Nations System has roles available around the world. See below ?? for available international, national, and general staff roles. And, be sure to share with your network: https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/gaganvaseer_communications-unitednations-international-activity-7213537835524485120-tMJJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

3. 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

4. If you're in the Philippines, you could qualify for a new program on hashtag#disinformation that DW Akademie will conduct with Rappler. Participants will learn about disinformation and how to promote digital resilience in their communities. Check out the 'Movers for Facts' program and apply by July 15: https://www.rappler.com/moveph/deutsche-welle-training-youth-leaders-promote-media-literacy/

5. Knowledge Product Writers- Part-time (12 Months Consultancy) at Mastercard Foundation .? The successful person will be based in Canada or any of our 7 listed offices in Africa (Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, or Senegal). If you're interested, please review the Terms of Reference (TORs) and submit your application by July 7th: https://boards.greenhouse.io/mastercardfoundation/jobs/7509213002

6. Do you work for a nonprofit newsroom or run a nonprofit news site? If you need money to pay for interns and increase the number of Latino journalists in the news, apply for this grant that meets both goals. The application deadline is August 1, 2024. You can get a grant of up to $40K. Apply Now: https://scripps.com/fund/journalism/grants/

7. Worldwide opportunity??AFP has launched new level-based certificates for its online investigation training on tackling misinformation! Journalists and students wishing to develop their skills can sign up for the courses now: https://buff.ly/4bkU8Ju

8. Emad Karim has created a United Nations Style GPT. It creates UN-compliant communication products and RBM reporting, offering strategic guidance, copy editing, mentorship in UN-style writing, and guidance through the UN Employment process, including preparation for Technical Assessment/Written Tests and Competency-Based Interviews. Try it out today: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-HrVgipFKw-un-style

9. The Department of Media, Journalism, and Film in the Howard University Cathy Hughes School of Communications in Washington, D.C. seeks a journalism lecturer candidate for the 2024-2025 AY. Successful candidates should have an M.A., M.S., or related master's degree or Ph.D.; at least three years of professional experience; prior teaching experience/documentation; a portfolio of creative work and/or scholarly writing; a list of three academic and/or professional references; a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae. Please send to Prof. Ingrid Sturgis, MJFC Chair: [email protected] . DEADLINE JULY 15, 2024

10. THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION is offering funding to African fiction and nonfiction writers. The scholarship aims to allow each scholar the time to produce the first draft of a completed book. Scholars will receive a grant of ￡18,000. Deadline: September 20. Apply Now: https://milesmorlandfoundation.com/entry-requirements/

11. Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have a talent for storytelling or design?? ISpeak Society is seeking talented individuals based in Kenya to join their dynamic team! They have exciting opportunities in the following areas:

Media Team:

• Videographers and editors
• News presenters
• Graphic designers

PR and Communications:

• Sales and Marketing
• Internal Communications
• Corporate Relations

Do you have the skills and drive to make a difference? Text Volunteer to +254742326727

12. The Cancer Letter is hiring! Applications are now open for our Science Journalism Fellowship. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about health care, policy, and good writing, and who is looking to jumpstart their career in health care journalism. Past fellows have won journalism awards for articles written during their fellowship year—and while this is a one-year fellowship, our fellows often stay on much longer! Apply Now: https://cancerletter.com/careers/science-journalism-fellowship/

13. Are you a journalist interested in free reports with the most important news on Germany? The news service from the German press agency (dpa) is available in 7 languages! Get it here for free: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IPgBJLSyeE6cS8oToNnBPZh3cjLXKmZCuElxs6c9E-dUQVVKNldBR0FVN1pSOUUzUUJQWjVROVNITC4u

14. Four open positions at the Committee to Protect Journalists : https://cpj.org/about/jobs/

15. The New York Public Library's Cullman Center is selecting 15 fellows for a nine-month term at the New York Public Library. Fellows will receive up to $85,000, an office, a computer, and full access to resources for their book projects. Deadline: Sept. 27. Apply: https://buff.ly/430F13u

16. Environmental journalism scholarship for freelance journalists: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 — Freelance journalists are encouraged to participate in the competition for this environmental journalism scholarship. APPLY HERE: https://dauphine.psl.eu/dauphine/media-et-communication/article/une-bourse-du-journalisme-environnemental-dauphine-sassocie-aux-jne

17. 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

18. United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is seeking a Junior Communications Consultant for Nature and Climate. Your responsibilities as a Junior Communications Consultant with UNEP FI are diverse and exciting. You'll be writing content, assisting with our website and members' area, producing content for social media, and assisting with media analysis. Deadline: Jul 18, 2024. More information: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/237146?language=en

19. Learn more about what AI can do for you. A free online course designed by JournalismAI in collaboration with Texty and the support of the Google News Initiative: https://www.journalismai.info/resources/training

20. Rory Peck Awards seek entries from freelance journalists, and filmmakers: DEADLINE: JULY 5, 2024 — Freelance journalists and filmmakers are invited to submit entries for the 2024 Rory Peck Awards. Apply Now: https://rorypecktrust.org/awards/

21. Code For Africa (CfA) seeks media trainer: DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2024 — Code for Africa (CfA) has an immediate remote vacancy for a full-time media trainer, with a deep understanding of print, digital and broadcast media. APPLY HERE: https://opportunities.codeforafrica.org/2024/05/14/trainer-come-build-a-digital-academy/

22. Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship seeks early career journalists: DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2024 — Early career journalists around the world can submit applications for the 2025 edition of the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship. APPLY NOW: https://www.durham.ac.uk/sir-harry-evans-memorial-fund/global-fellowship/

23. The Pulitzer Center is offering grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proposals should focus on issues such as water and sanitation, land degradation and coastal erosion, education, maternal health, and climate resilience. Deadline: Rolling. Apply Now: https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/underreported-stories-africa

24. European Journalism Centre (EJC) Climate Journalism Award 2024 is receiving entries. The Call is open from 5 June, and ends on 5 July, at 17:00 CEST. The Award is returning for its second edition and will grant a prize of €2,400 per each of five distinct categories. Investigating political pressure, disinformation, and greenwashing are key tasks for journalists and media professionals in fighting threats to climate action. This Award offers the chance to honor their important efforts. Apply Now: https://ejc.net/funding/climate-journalism-award-2024

25. Mongabay seeks stories about Africa: Mongabay invites proposals from journalists for conventional news stories, in-depth features, investigative reports, profiles, and case studies. APPLY HERE: https://mongabay.org/programs/news/opportunities/pitch-mongabay-stories-about-africa/?s=09

26. The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) seeks contributors interested in writing articles related to investigative journalism: https://gijn.org/about-us/write-for-us/?t=bFjaWRrWW9MY0_YXRdMaAA&s=09

27. International Journalists' Network (IJNet) seeks pitches on resources helpful to journalists: The International Journalists’ Network (IJNet) is accepting pitches related to journalism tools, apps, or resources that can help journalists globally. Writers will be compensated US$200 per article. APPLY HERE: https://icfj.submittable.com/submit/139151/pitch-to-ijnet

28. Journalists in Africa can submit entries for the 2024 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards. The contest recognizes excellent reporting for a general audience and honors individuals for coverage of the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The entry deadline is August 1, 2024 Learn more ?? https://buff.ly/3V0IihB

29. Want to develop a regular consistent habit of posting? Here's the FREE content course to help you get started: https://www.dhirubhai.net/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7207731628314361856/

30. Lorak Novak is looking for some Freelance Writers and Editors to join their team. 4–6? freelance writers who can contribute at least 2–4 articles (word count per article ranges from 1,500–6,000+) per week in one or two home improvement categories, as well as updates to current live articles. Apply Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKrWzeDGg_XbsQzmyTjl7QXmoWZfZdqaIfQeauWieqWclHnw/viewform

31. 谷歌 , 微软 , and 亚马逊 all have posted publicly available interview guides. Additionally - Meta , 英伟达 , and others have similar docs and materials. Here are the links:

• Amazon - https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/interviewing-at-amazon
• Google - https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/interview-tips/
• Microsoft - https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/hiring-tips
• NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/about-nvidia/careers/how-we-hire/
• META: https://www.metacareers.com/swe-prep-onsite/

32. The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for a committed and talented intern to join its communications team and work with them to tell ICFJ's story. This is an exciting and paid opportunity for a self-starter who wants to advance journalism globally and further develop their communications skills - particularly in digital media. Apply Now: https://www.icfj.org/about/jobs/fall-communications-intern

33. SJF24 Science Journalism Forum 24, the world's largest virtual event for science journalism, is coming back for its fifth edition this October 28th-31st. SciComm X is looking for passionate science communicators like you to join the conversation! The Call for Proposals for SJF24 is now open. Head over to https://sciencejf.com/apply-to-speak/ to submit your proposal and be a part of this exciting event.

34. Here are 10 Resources for Journalism Grads Entering the Job Market, Just graduated from a journalism program? Here are NBCU Academy ’s top lessons on how to launch your media career: https://nbcuacademy.com/job-search-graduates/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=052924

35. Almara Abgarian shares great tips on HOW TO LAND A GREAT STORY: https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/almaraabgarian_how-to-land-a-great-story-i-give-activity-7209139375492792321-gxjv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

36. Are you a translator working in Uzbek, Russian, and English? DW Akademie is looking for translation services in Uzbekistan, for a project running between September and November 2024. The project activities include, among others, a half-day online pitching event, a 4-day capacity-building camp in Tashkent or the Tashkent region, and written translation of training materials and presentations. Please apply by July 14, 2024. Apply: https://p.dw.com/p/4hHvX

37. BBC Africa Eye seeks pitches for investigative story ideas: BBC Africa Eye is currently accepting pitches for investigative story ideas. BBC News Africa Eye is an investigative documentary program that makes films from across the continent. APPLY HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cMb5aHm6bAqqy18m5j3RN-T_gPc3X9tZ/view

38. African Fact-Checking Awards open for entries: DEADLINE: JULY 14, 2024 — The African Fact-Checking Awards seek entries from journalists, journalism students, and professional fact-checkers across the continent. APPLY HERE: https://africacheck.org/fact-checks/blog/press-release-2024-african-fact-checking-awards-now-open-entries?s=09

39. FIJ to train early-career journalists interested in social justice: DEADLINE: JULY 7, 2024 — The Foundation for Investigative Journalism and Social Justice (FIJ) has a one-day training for 20 early-career journalists interested in social justice. APPLY HERE: https://fij.ng/article/call-for-applications-journalism-for-social-justice-training-2024/

40. Duolingo is #hiring an Influencer Marketing Coordinator. Apply Now: https://www.dhirubhai.net/jobs/view/3952250649/?refId=xAVRX%2BHHsCfR73Xi5KtZdw%3D%3D&trackingId=xAVRX%2BHHsCfR73Xi5KtZdw%3D%3D

41. How does global media cover Africa? Join the Africa No Filter Presents: A Conversation about How Global Media Covers Africa webinar to unpack findings from the Global Media Index for Africa, and hear what experts have to say about the challenges and opportunities to produce news content that represents Africa better. Date & TimeJul 11, 2024 03:00 PM EAT. Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9lwiBQ9nRdq3Gj5ggvRLcQ#/registration

42. Charlie Beckett is seeking experts in AI and journalism to join their network of instructors, particularly those based in Africa. They are particularly interested in people who could contribute to their wonderful Academy for Small Newsrooms. However, they also welcome instructors from Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world. If you're interested in teaching and contributing to advancing journalism in Africa, please contact Lwazi Maseko, Programme Officer, at [email protected] .

43. United States International University - Africa is seeking to recruit suitable and qualified candidates for the following position: Marketing and Communications Officer. Deadline: Friday, July 05, 2024 For more details on the vacancies and how to apply: ?? https://www.usiu.ac.ke/3652/marketing-communications-officer

44. Diwas Basnet is hiring FREELANCE 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

45. 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/

46. 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. Apply before 12TH July 2024: https://opportunities.codeforafrica.org/2024/06/10/senior-copy-editor-come-craft-concise-content/

47. 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

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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. FREE Tools and Tips Round-up: A new Google search filter and two guides to open-source research. Get them: https://digitalinvestigations.substack.com/p/tools-and-tips-round-up-a-new-google

53. Sign up for the JournalismAI Newsletter to stay up-to-date with the latest developments at the intersection of journalism and artificial intelligence: https://mailchi.mp/lse.ac.uk/journalismai

54. Baraza Media Lab has curated some amazing Journalism and Media Opportunities on their job board. Check them out: https://jobs.barazalab.com/?mc_cid=2ee394319b&mc_eid=f08b16c4f3

55. Get the AI journalism Starter Pack. The AI Journalism Starter Pack is a guide designed to help news organizations learn about the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) to support their journalism. This guide will be of use to any news organisation approaching AI technologies but it is especially targeted at small and local publishers: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pWwbqPERg0bUbMHMbYYDWmFQmWJYvK8N2Dmbenp4Qu0/edit

56. 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. Get the full report: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2024

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