15 media opportunities set to close in October 2024

As October approaches, we’re gearing up to close out opportunities that could define your career in journalism and media. As such we have prepared a list of 15 media opportunities set to close in October 2024.

This is your chance to step into roles that challenge and inspire, whether you’re drawn to investigative reporting, digital content creation, or multimedia storytelling.

October marks a pivotal moment to join a community of journalists and storytellers shaping the future of media.

Don’t miss out on the chance to make a meaningful impact and carve out your place in these dynamic fields. Apply now and set the course for a career where every story matters and your voice resonates.

 

1. Wilson Centre’s residential fellowship for journalists, others: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2024 — Journalists, public intellectuals, scholars and practitioners can apply for this 9-month residential fellowship at Wilson Centre. APPLY HERE
2. Short film grants for African filmmakers: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 2, 2024 — Documentary Africa (DocA) is offering grants to African filmmakers for short-form documentary content. APPLY HERE
3. Paid fellowship for early-career science journalists: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2024 — Early-career science journalists can apply for this paid, part-time fellowship programme by The Open Notebook (TON). APPLY HERE
4. Reporting initiative on intersection of tech and labour: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 4, 2024 — Rest of World is looking for 12 reporters from around the world to produce a series of stories at the intersection of tech and labour. APPLY HERE
5. INMA has scholarships for media professionals: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 4, 2024 — The Elevate Scholarship is for early- to mid-level career professionals in the news media with a passion for the business of news media. APPLY HERE
6. McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism seeks proposals: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 6, 2024 — The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism provides up to $15,000 to report investigative and enterprise business stories. APPLY HERE
7. Archivi.ng fellowship seeks historians, journalists, others: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2024 — If you are interested in helping people understand Nigerian history, you can apply for the six-month Archivi.ng Fellowship. APPLY HERE
8. JournalismAI innovation challenge seeks entries from news organisations: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2024 — The JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative, will support news organisations to help fight misinformation and disinformation. APPLY HERE
9. Indigenous voices fellowship for journalists, writers, storytellers: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 13, 2024 — Dialogue Earth is offering Indigenous voices fellowship to Indigenous journalists, writers and storytellers. APPLY HERE
10. Apply for Stigler Center’s residency programme for journalists: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 13, 2024— The Stigler Center is currently accepting applications from journalists worldwide for its 12-week residency programme. APPLY HERE
11. Global Media Defence Fund for organisations enhancing journalists’ legal protection: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 18, 2024 — The Global Media Defence Fund is open to not-for-profit organisations strengthening journalists’ legal protection. APPLY HERE
12. UNESCO seeks proposals to enhance protection of environmental journalists: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 18, 2024 — Not-for-profit organisations can submit proposals on the legal protection of journalists covering the environment. APPLY HERE
13. True Story Award seeks entries from journalists: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 22, 2024 — The True Story Award is open to all journalists anywhere in the world who produce written stories. APPLY HERE
14. 2024 Road Safety Reporting Competition and Award: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 29,  2024 —  Journalists reporting on road safety can submit entries for the 2024 Road Safety Reporting Competition and Awards. APPLY HERE
15. Global media competition on labour migration: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2024 — The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is accepting entries for the tenth edition of its annual Global Media Competition on labour migration. 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 closing in 2024.

1. 2025 Kiplinger Fellowship on artificial intelligence: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2024 — Journalists around the world can apply for this fellowship on artificial intelligence. APPLY HERE
2. Sports journalists, others can apply for AIPS media awards: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2024 — Sports journalists, photographers, and broadcasters can apply for the 2024 AIPS Sport Media Awards. APPLY HERE
3. Pulitzer Centre’s writing contest for students worldwide: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2024 — The 2024 Local Letters for Global Change writing contest by the Pulitzer Centre welcomes entries from K-12 students across the globe. APPLY HERE
5. The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 9, 2024 — Professional journalists are invited to submit entries for the AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism. APPLY HERE

 

ROLLING STORY GRANTS & VACANCIES

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

1. 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
2. International Press Institute is hiring Africa programme manager: DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Press Institute (IPI) is looking for a talented, dedicated, and ambitious candidate for the role of Africa programme manager. APPLY HERE
3. Vacancy: Intern news writer at Naija Feminists Media: ROLLING: DEADLINE — Naija Feminists Media (NFM), a platform dedicated to amplifying women’s voices and challenging the status quo, has a vacancy for the remote role of an Intern News Writer. APPLY HERE
4. 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
5. Multiple vacancies available at Media Inno Tech: Media Inno Tech is hiring a Fact-Check Researcher, Social Media Manager, Digital Media & Design Associate, Business Development Intern and Fact-Check Lead. APPLY HERE
6. The Republic seeks video editor, copy editor and graphic designer: The Republic is looking for highly experienced video editor, copy editor and graphic designer to join its team. APPLY HERE
7. Grants available at Fund for Investigative Journalism: Reporters who want to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan and impactful investigative stories can apply for grants at the Fund for Investigative Journalism. APPLY HERE
8. 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
9. 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
10. Thomson Reuters Foundation is hiring an editor: Thomson Reuters Foundation seeks an experienced, multi-skilled and multimedia-savvy EMEA Editor to lead its coverage in Europe, Middle East and Africa for its award-winning digital news platform, Context. APPLY HERE
11. Staff writer needed at Mongabay: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Mongabay is hiring a Staff Writer for West and Central Africa. APPLY HERE
12. WikkiTimes offers internship programme to undergraduate and graduate students: WikkiTimes is offering an internship programme to undergraduate and graduate students passionate about investigative journalism, data analysis, and fact-checking. APPLY HERE
13. Applications open for Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists: DEADLINE: ROLLING — The  International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) invites women journalists to apply for the Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists (FWJ). APPLY HERE
14. 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
15. 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
16. Kekere Storytellers Fund seeks African storytellers: DEADLINE: ROLLING — African storytellers passionate about changing the prevailing stereotypical narratives about Africa can apply for Africa No Filter’s Kekere Storytellers Fund. APPLY HERE
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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. Campus journalists across West Africa can submit pitches: DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Next Gen/Campus Reporter project seeks story pitches from campus journalists across West Africa. APPLY HERE
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. The Revelator seeks pitches on environmental issues: The Revelator is actively seeking both expert commentaries and freelance journalism related to environmental issues. APPLY HERE
6. 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
7. 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
8. CJID’s project for campus journalists seeks pitches: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Campus journalists across West Africa can submit pitches for the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID)’s Next Gen/Campus Reporter project. APPLY HERE
9. 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
10. Submit investigative stories to Kara House: Kara House, a new media organisation, is currently accepting investigative stories that resonate with the society. APPLY HERE
11. DiA and The Continent seek writers: Democracy in Africa and The Continent are looking for writers to contribute to a new series of pieces on the challenges faced by opposition parties and movements on the continent. 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. Diaspora Africa seeks pitches on African migration: Diaspora Africa seeks pitches from journalists and writers interested in reporting on African migration issues. APPLY HERE
14. 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
15. Submit climate solutions pitches: The BBC Future Planet is looking for pitches on climate solutions for its Climate Guardians project. APPLY HERE
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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