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Managing editor (Africa) needed at Mongabay
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Mongabay, a leading environmental science and conservation news organisation, is inviting applications for the position of Managing Editor (Africa). This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead and shape high-impact environmental journalism [...]
Fellowships
Biodiversity fellowships for journalists to cover the UN biodiversity conference
DEADLINE: JUNE 29, 2026 — The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) has a fellowship programme to support selected journalists to attend and report from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP17 conference. Fellows will travel to [...]
Latest Opportunities
Workshop on uses, risks of AI in newsrooms
DEADLINE: JUNE 24, 2026 — Journalists can apply for this advanced course on Electoral Disinformation and Fact-checking for Nigerian Journalists: Uses and Risks of AI in Newsrooms. Scheduled for July 9-10, 2026, the two-day advanced [...]
Awards
2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award
DEADLINE: JULY 10, 2026 — The African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award is currently open for applications from journalists. The prize money includes $5000 for the winner, $2000 for the runner-up, while the flights and accommodation [...]
Latest Opportunities
Remote social media assistant internship at Hope for HIV/AIDS International
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 26, 2026 — Hope for HIV/AIDS International invites applications worldwide for its Remote Social Media Assistant Internship. This is a flexible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, digital marketing and online [...]

Pulitzer Centre’s AI Accountability Fellowships open for proposals
May 31, 2026 Comments Off on Pulitzer Centre’s AI Accountability Fellowships open for proposals
6 media opportunities closing this June
May 30, 2026 Comments Off on 6 media opportunities closing this June
CJID’s storytelling fellowship for environmental journalists in West Africa
May 29, 2026 Comments Off on CJID’s storytelling fellowship for environmental journalists in West Africa
5 media opportunities for journalists in May
April 29, 2026 Comments Off on 5 media opportunities for journalists in May
8 exciting opportunities for journalists in April
March 28, 2026 Comments Off on 8 exciting opportunities for journalists in April
9 journalism opportunities closing in March
February 26, 2026 Comments Off on 9 journalism opportunities closing in March

2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award

June 18, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JULY 10, 2026 — The African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award is currently open for applications from journalists. The prize money includes $5000 for the winner, $2000 for the runner-up, while the flights and accommodation […]

INMA’s 30 Under 30 Awards seek submissions from young journalists

June 7, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 19, 2026 — The International News Media Association (INMA) is accepting applications for its 30 Under 30 Awards for rising stars in news media. The INMA awards reward outstanding achievement and career potential […]

2021 Fetisov Journalism Awards shortlist

Journalists can apply for 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards

June 5, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 — Journalists from across the globe are invited to apply for the 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA). Interested journalists are required to submit outstanding public-interest reporting published between June 1, 2025, […]

2025 Alfred Opubor Prize for Campus Journalism open for entries

October 1, 2025 Comments Off

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2025— The Centre for Journalism Innovation & Development (CJID) is inviting student journalists from universities and polytechnics across Nigeria to submit their best work for recognition in the 2025 edition of Alfred […]

Youth Digest’s 2025 campus journalism awards open for entries

October 1, 2025 Comments Off

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14, 2025 — The Youths Digest Campus Journalism Initiative is accepting entries for the 2025 Campus Journalism Awards (CJA). The Campus Journalism Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of student journalists across […]

Campus journalists across West Africa can submit pitches

September 7, 2024 Comments Off

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Next Gen/Campus Reporter project seeks story pitches from campus journalists across West Africa. Selected campus journalists will produce stories on subnational issues, innovative solutions, data stories, investigations, or features. The budget […]

Scholarship for postgraduate diploma at Asian College of Journalism

February 6, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2026 — Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) is offering scholarship for students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Financial Multimedia Journalism. The ACJ–Bloomberg Postgraduate Diploma in Business and […]

2026 Climate Investigations Training Scholarship

January 31, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — The Centre for Investigative Journalism is currently accepting applications for this 2026 Climate Investigations Training Scholarship. The scholarship will provide 10 experienced journalists, who want to upskill and use investigative […]

International Media Studies master’s degree scholarship programme

December 31, 2025 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2026 — Journalists can apply for this International Media Studies master’s degree scholarship programme in Bonn, Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships, in partnership with Deutsche Welle (DW-Akademie Bonn) […]

Biodiversity fellowships for journalists to cover the UN biodiversity conference

June 19, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 29, 2026 — The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) has a fellowship programme to support selected journalists to attend and report from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP17 conference. Fellows will travel to […]

2026 Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism

June 16, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JULY 12, 2026 — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the 2026 Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism. This opportunity is open to women and nonbinary journalists. Applicants may be […]

Journalism for Liberty Fellowship accepting applications

June 16, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 22, 2026 — The Liberalist Centre is accepting applications for its Journalism for Liberty Fellowship programme. The fellowship will empower aspiring/mid-career journalists with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to champion liberty-driven narratives […]

Workshop on uses, risks of AI in newsrooms

June 19, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 24, 2026 — Journalists can apply for this advanced course on Electoral Disinformation and Fact-checking for Nigerian Journalists: Uses and Risks of AI in Newsrooms. Scheduled for July 9-10, 2026, the two-day advanced […]

SERAP seeks applications for workshop on media rights, press freedom

June 14, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 25, 2026 — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) invites journalists in Abuja to apply for a workshop on media rights, press freedom and legal resilience. Participants will gain practical knowledge on […]

Journalism training for Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University students

June 7, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 17, 2026 — Students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, in Niger State, with an interest in journalism, can apply for this training. The Next Gen/Campus Reporter Project of the Centre for Journalism Innovation […]

Tarbell grants for AI reporting

June 14, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JULY 12, 2026 — Journalists and media creators worldwide are invited to apply for grants of between $1,000 and $20,000 to support original reporting on artificial intelligence and its impacts. The grant programme, offered […]

AXS Film Fund seeks proposals from documentary filmmakers, nonfiction

June 5, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2026 — AXS Film Fund invites proposals from documentary filmmakers and nonfiction new media creators, with a particular focus on creators of colour living with disabilities. The fund provides awards of up […]

Fund for Investigative Journalism offering grants to journalists, media outlets

May 31, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 — Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets can apply for grants at the Fund for Investigative Journalism to produce impactful investigations. The Fund for Investigative Journalism offers the following category […]

Back to the root: My return to the studio for value addition
March 14, 2023 Comments Off on Back to the root: My return to the studio for value addition
By Jamiu Folarin— On Wednesday 8th February 2023, after completing a ten-day intensive training ahead of a national assignment, I was about to leave for another engagement when I received a call from Dr Niran Malaolu, [...]
My passion for journalism supersedes my academic pursuit ― Abe, best campus journalist in Ogun
December 24, 2021 Comments Off on My passion for journalism supersedes my academic pursuit ― Abe, best campus journalist in Ogun
Winning ‘Campus Journalist of the Year’ award came as a surprise ― Ishaq-Ringim
December 21, 2021 Comments Off on Winning ‘Campus Journalist of the Year’ award came as a surprise ― Ishaq-Ringim

Journalists can pitch stories to Coda
June 16, 2026 Comments Off on Journalists can pitch stories to Coda
Journalists can now pitch stories that reveal the patterns beneath the headlines to Coda. Coda Media is a journalism studio that deploys rigorous reporting and powerful storytelling to expose and explore the deep roots of [...]
MIT Technology Review seeks pitches from freelance journalists, writers
June 14, 2026 Comments Off on MIT Technology Review seeks pitches from freelance journalists, writers
Submit story pitches to Coda
April 4, 2026 Comments Off on Submit story pitches to Coda

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