11 exciting opportunities for journalists in June

June is shaping up to be a month full of promising opportunities for journalists, storytellers, and media professionals. Whether you’re into investigative journalism, fact-checking, or documentary filmmaking, there’s something that could take your career to the next level in this post on 11 exciting opportunities for journalists in June.

These open calls include fellowships, awards, and grants that support impactful storytelling. Some are aimed at helping journalists dig deeper into underreported issues, while others are focused on building skills or celebrating excellent work already done.

Many of these opportunities are open to both early-career and seasoned professionals. Some even welcome journalism students or media workers in niche areas like data journalism or health reporting. It’s a great time to look out for what’s best suited to your goals. Check them below.

Don’t miss out on building your network, learning something new, or getting recognition for the hard work you’ve already put into your reporting.

1. Submissions open for 2025 DIG Awards: DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2025 — Submissions are now open for the 2025 DIG Awards, an annual international competition for the best journalistic investigations and reportages in video and audio format. APPLY HERE
2. Story grants to report on great apes and One Health in Africa: DEADLINE: JUNE 4, 2025 — Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants to journalists for in-depth stories on threats faced by great apes in Africa. APPLY HERE
3. 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards now open for entries: DEADLINE: JUNE 7, 2025 — Journalists, journalism students and professional fact-checkers can submit entries for the 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards. APPLY HERE
4. HumAngle is hiring Specialist Editor: DEADLINE: JUNE 8, 2025 — HumAngle is hiring a Specialist Editor with exceptional writing and editing skills. APPLY HERE
5. Reuters seeks breaking news correspondent in Sub-Saharan Africa: DEADLINE: JUNE 8, 2025 — Reuters is inviting applications for the role of Breaking News Correspondent in Sub-Saharan Africa. APPLY HERE
6. 2025 Documentary Film Fellowship seeks Nigerian filmmakers, journalists: DEADLINE: JUNE 10, 2025 — Nigerian filmmakers with bold, compelling stories can apply for this 2025 Documentary Film Fellowship. APPLY HERE
7. 2025 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism: DEADLINE: JUNE 15, 2025 — Freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers worldwide can submit entries for the 24th annual Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism. APPLY HERE
8. 2025 Global Youth and News Media Prize: DEADLINE: JUNE 16, 2025 — Entries are now open for the 2025 Global Youth and News Media Prize. This year’s Journalism Award spotlights great youth collaborations that contribute to the survival of local news outlets. APPLY HERE
9. Call for applications: Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship: DEADLINE: JUNE 18, 2025 — Early-career journalists can submit applications for the 2026 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship, a nine-month opportunity to pursue an investigative project with Reuters and Durham University. APPLY HERE
10. CNN Academy’s storytelling for impact programme seeks applications: DEADLINE: JUNE 23, 2025 — Young storytellers from the Global South who are eager to make a difference through journalism can apply for this programme by CNN Academy. APPLY HERE
11. INMA 30 Under 30 Awards recognise rising stars in news media: DEADLINE: JUNE 27, 2025 — The International News Media Association (INMA), through its 30 Under 30 Awards, aims to find 30 rising stars in news media. APPLY HERE

ROLLING OPPORTUNITIES

Seeking funds for your next media projects? This Rolling Story Grants section is tailored for you.

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1. TechCabal seeks tech and business policy correspondent in Abuja: TechCabal is hiring a Tech & Business Policy Correspondent in Abuja to cover the intersection of technology, business and policy in Nigeria and across Africa. APPLY HERE
2. Call for Applications: One Young World Journalist of the Year Award: The One Young World Journalist of the Year Award is now open for 2025 applications and nominations. This award highlights the work of young journalists who are fearlessly covering the truth, changing the way stories are reported and empowering others by giving them a voice. APPLY HERE
3. Apply for grants at Fund for Investigative Journalism: The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) is offering grants to journalists for the production of impactful investigative stories. APPLY HERE
4. Zikoko is hiring a writer: Zikoko’s HER Vertical is looking for a creative and driven writer to craft compelling articles, engaging quizzes and manage its newsletter. APPLY HERE
5. Joan Shorenstein fellowship for journalists, policymakers, others: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Applications are open for the Joan Shorenstein Fellowship, aimed at advancing research in the field of media, politics and public policy. APPLY HERE
6. Grant writing course for journalists: Journalists who want to learn the ins and outs of applying for grants can enroll for this course: Grant Writing for Journalists. APPLY HERE
7. Pulitzer Centre seeks proposals on climate change and its effects on workers and work: DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Centre has reporting grants for its initiative focused on climate change and its effects on workers and work. APPLY HERE
8. Pulitzer Centre seeks proposals for transparency and governance reporting grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Center invites applications from freelance and staff journalists worldwide for its Transparency & Governance Reporting Grants. APPLY HERE
9. Grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa:  DEADLINE: ROLLING — 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. APPLY HERE
10. Human rights defenders, journalists, others can apply for incident emergency fund: The Digital Defenders Partnership (DPP) is offering Incident Emergency Fund to human rights defenders, journalists, activists and organisations facing digital threats and attacks. APPLY HERE
11. Pulitzer Center has grants for data journalism projects: DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is offering grants for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight underreported issues. APPLY HERE
12. MDIF Ventures wants to invest in growing media companies: The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) Ventures wants to invest in young and growing media companies with a positive social impact and potential to scale. APPLY HERE
13. Women journalists can apply for IWMF Emergency Fund: Women journalists are invited to apply for the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Emergency Fund. APPLY HERE

 

STORY PITCHES

Where to submit story pitches? No worries, we’ve got you! Check below for exciting offers.

1. The Harbinger seeks agriculture, agritech, climate impact stories: The Harbinger seeks Agriculture, AgriTech & Climate impact stories from passionate writers, journalists, storytellers and researchers across the globe. APPLY HERE
2. Current Conservation seeks submissions; Current Conservation, a not-for-profit quarterly print and online magazine, is accepting articles, illustrations and photo essays. APPLY HERE
3. Pin Africa seeks pitches from African journalists, photographers and content creators: Pin Africa seeks pitches from African journalists, photographers and content creators passionate about positively elevating stories about the continent. APPLY HERE
4. Accountability Amplifiers Initiative seeks story pitches from campus journalists: DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Accountability Amplifiers Initiative seeks story pitches from campus journalists to investigate accountability and transparency issues at the subnational levels. APPLY HERE
5. Contributions needed on climate issues in Africa: Individuals and organisations passionate about shedding light on climate issues in relation to China’s development in Africa can apply for this project. APPLY HERE
6. Call for contributions: Chinese Energy Initiatives in Africa: The China-Global South Project (CGSP) seeks contributors to shed light on energy issues and projects related to Chinese energy initiatives in Africa. APPLY HERE
7. Submit pitches on clean energy supply chains: Climate Home News is currently accepting pitches for story ideas on clean energy supply chains. Journalists from all countries, with at least three years’ experience and fluent spoken and written English are welcome to apply. APPLY HERE
8. The Revelator seeks pitches on environmental issues: The Revelator is actively seeking both expert commentaries and freelance journalism related to environmental issues. APPLY HERE
9. 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
10. GIJN seeks contributors to write articles related to investigative journalism: The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) seeks contributors interested in writing articles related to investigative journalism. APPLY HERE
11. Mongabay Africa seeks pitches on climate change and land degradation: Mongabay Africa is offering paid reporting opportunities on stories focused on climate change and land degradation. APPLY HERE
12. BBC Africa Eye seeks pitches for investigative story ideas: BBC Africa Eye is currently accepting pitches for investigative story ideas. BBC Africa Eye is an investigative documentary programme that makes films from across the continent. APPLY HERE
13. The SolutionsPaper seeks stories related to religious and ethnic extremism: The SolutionsPaper is looking for solutions-oriented pitches on stories related to religious and ethnic extremism. APPLY HERE
14. Submit climate solutions pitches: The BBC Future Planet is looking for pitches on climate solutions for its Climate Guardians project. APPLY HERE
15. Social Voices wants pitches on health technologies, health and development: Social Voices invites journalists to submit pitches on how initiatives are tackling a health or development challenge. APPLY HERE
16. 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
17. Rest of World seeks story pitches from Africa: Rest of World covers local stories with global relevance that explore the impact of technology on people and institutions outside the Western bubble. APPLY HERE
18. Journalists can submit pitches on technology in Africa, others: Rest of World invites journalists to submit pitches about technology in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. APPLY HERE

 

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Looking to spice up the new year with brand new goals and ambitions? You can select from the list of applications.

1. 2025 Banff Mountain book competition open for applications: DEADLINE: JULY 3, 2025 — The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is accepting applications for the 2025 Mountain Book Competition. APPLY HERE
2. 2025 Africa Science Journalism Awards open for applications: DEADLINE: JULY 4, 2025 — African journalists can apply for the 2025 Africa Science Journalism Awards (ASJA), which celebrate excellence in health, science and development reporting across the continent.  APPLY HERE
3. Call for Entries: Save the Children Global Media Awards: DEADLINE: JULY 20, 2025 — Applications are open for the 2025 Save the Children Global Media Awards, which celebrate excellence in journalism for child rights. APPLY HERE
4. 2025 AAAS Kavli science journalism awards open for entries: DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2025 — The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is accepting applications for the Kavli Science Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE
5. Photography 4 Humanity seeks climate justice entries: DEADLINE: AUGUST 5, 2025 — The 2025 Photography 4 Humanity global competition is now open for submissions. The award seeks the best climate justice photography. APPLY HERE
6. Media Recognition Awards on diabetes, hypertension coverage: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30, 2025 — The Merck Foundation is seeking applications for its Media Recognition Awards for the coverage of Diabetes and Hypertension. APPLY HERE