Hot Journalism and Media Opportunities to Apply for this Week

Happy new week,

We have compiled a collection of journalism and media opportunities that you can jump on to take your career to the next level.

Let's dig in:

1. International Budget Partnership (IBP) is looking fo journalists reporting on public finance management. \ The opportunity is open to freelance, digital, TV and radio journalists. The stories can be done in English, Kiswahili or vernacular languages.

Deadline: April 19, 2024

Apply: https://internationalbudget.org/publications/call-for-applications-journalists-reporting-on-public-finance-management/

2. Are you a digital savvy proficient with social media, digital content creation, SEO and can use analytics tools to identify and understand social media audiences and behavioral trends, then International Commitee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has a regional digital officer position for you.

Deadline: April 21, 2024

Apply: https://www.icrc.org/en/who-we-are/jobs/opportunity/regional-digital-officer

3. Africa Foundation for young Media professionals is calling on early career, next generation of journalists, broadcasters and start up media business owners/leaders to apply for its 2024 media fellowship in three different categories:

- Media entrepreneurship, niche building and business sustainability

- Campus journalism, safety, fact-checking and data driven

- Women In Journalism

Deadline: Aprill 22, 2024

Apply: https://gfmd.info/careers/africa-foundation-for-young-media-professionals-media-fellowship/

4. The African Liberty Writing Fellowship calls on aspiring young Africans to embark on a yearlong journey dedicated to honing their skills in academia, media, public policy, and beyond.

Deadline: April 30, 2024

Apply: https://gfmd.info/careers/african-liberty-writing-fellowship/

5. Are you passionate about media production and looking to gain valuable experience in a dynamic

and creative environment? All Saint's Cathedral is seeking a talented and motivated individual to

join our Media team as an intern.

Deadline: April 24, 2024

Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-YnHNBHnZWMcNjIaWh1MW-aT2gVITP8T/view

6. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is seeking a visionary Head of Communications and Marketing to lead their corporate communication and marketing team and drive support for their crucial conservation efforts.

Deadline: April 26, 2024

Apply: https://olpejetaconservancy.org//uploads/assets/uploads/2024/04/ADVERT-Head-of-Communications-and-Marketing-April-2024.pdf

7. Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and digital communications? Join Marwell Wildlife Communications Team where you’ll play a crucial role in managing our key digital platforms, including their website and guest app.

Deadline: April 26, 2024

Apply: https://www.marwell.org.uk/vacancies/#CurrentVacancies

8. Are you a journalist or newsroom that reports on crises? Apply for a Pulitzer Center reporting grant. Applications must be received in English, Spanish, French, bahasa Indonesia, or Portuguese.

Deadline: Rolling

Apply: https://pulitzercenter.tfaforms.net/236721

9. Are you a female journalist reporting on human rights & social justice? Apply for Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship. The successful fellow will complete research & coursework at

The Center for International Studies (CIS) plus a journalism internships at The Boston Globe and New York Times

Deadline: April 21, 2024

Apply: https://iwmf.submittable.com/submit/290062/2025-elizabeth-neuffer-fellowship

10. Africa Foundation For Young Media Professionals invites early career journalists, broadcasters, start-up media business owners to apply for its 2024 fellowships. This program will include a 2-day training workshop, and a 4-months mentorship session.

Deadline: April 22, 2024

Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyGDZO9s2AdOY5_ays88gTKI0kofuvi5Y-KnKdTRjDiaYR4w/viewform

11. International Labour Organization calls for applications for the Voices Against Child Labour: A Media Competition

Eligibility: Journalists, filmmakers, photographers, & media professionals from C?te d'Ivoire, Mali, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, & Egypt

Deadline: April 30, 2024

Apply: https://www.ilo.org/africa/technical-cooperation/accel-africa/WCMS_921274/lang--en/index.htm

12. Pulitzer Center is accepting applications for its Ocean Reporting Network Fellowship. This initiative will establish an ecosystem of journalists who will uncover the illegal practices that are a threat to marine biodiversity.

Deadline: May 26, 2024

Apply: https://pulitzercenter.submittable.com/submit/291807/ocean-reporting-network-fellowship-2024

13. Finally, for those who missed the Future of Journalism In Africa talk by BBC Director General Tim Davie, the event was livestreamed. They can rewatch it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/siNM3t4ASxU?si=va_VsfCu8L33AmtG

That wraps up this week's edition of Journalism and Media Opportunities Newsletter. We trust you've discovered valuable insights and opportunities to fuel your media career. Be sure to keep an eye out for our next issue, where we'll continue to provide you more opportunities and insights to empower your journey in the world of journalism and media.

Keep striving for greatness!