17 journalism and media opportunities closing in September

As September approaches, the window of opportunity in journalism and media for the month is drawing to a close. Now is the perfect moment to seize the chance to propel your career forward in this dynamic field by checking out these 17 journalism and media opportunities closing in September.

Whether you’re an experienced journalist looking to take on new challenges or a fresh graduate eager to make your mark, September offers a multitude of avenues to explore. From investigative reporting to fact-checking, data journalism, etc. there’s a role tailored to your unique skills and ambitions.

Don’t let this moment pass you by—apply now and unlock doors to a future where your voice matters and your stories resonate.

1. Climate Home News is hiring energy transition reporter in Africa: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 —Climate Home News is looking to hire a full-time energy transition reporter based in Africa to expand its coverage of international climate diplomacy. The role is fully remote even though some travel will be required. APPLY HERE
2. Climate change and labour film grant for filmmakers: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 — Filmmakers can apply for this climate change and labour film grant offered by the Pulitzer Centre, the Financial Times and One World Media. APPLY HERE
3. Scholarships for foreign journalists undergoing Master’s programme in the US: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 — The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States has scholarships for professional foreign journalists. APPLY HERE
4. Global Fact Check Fund seeks fact-checking organisations worldwide: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 — Fact-checking organisations worldwide are invited to apply for the Global Fact Check Fund. APPLY HERE
5. Apply for CrispNG’s second campus journalism award: DEADLINE:  SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 —Crisp Nigeria (CrispNG) has announced its second journalism prize for campus journalists, specifically targeting students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra State. APPLY HERE
6. 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
7. Fund for Investigative Journalism seeks proposals for grants: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024*—The Fund for Investigative Journalism seeks proposals for regular grants for full investigative stories and seed grants for early reporting. APPLY HERE
8. Apply for fellowship to attend 2024 African Investigative Journalism Conference: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 —Investigative journalists below 30 years can apply for a fellowship to attend the African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024). APPLY HERE
9. MacDowell fellowship seeks applications from artists: SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 — MacDowell is currently accepting applications from artists for the Spring Summer 2025 residency season. APPLY HERE
10. Radcliffe Fellowship seeks proposals from journalists, writers, others: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2024*—The Radcliffe Fellowship programme seeks proposals that address pressing social and policy issues and engage audiences beyond academia. The humanities, social sciences, and creative arts applications will close on September 12, 2024, while the science, engineering, and mathematics deadline is October 3, 2024. APPLY HERE
11. Fetisov Journalism Awards open for entries: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 — Professional and freelance journalists from all over the world can submit entries for the Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA). APPLY HERE
12. Registration open for 2024 Global Summit on Disinformation: The fourth edition of the virtual and bilingual Global Summit on Disinformation is currently open for registrations. APPLY HERE
13. Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 — The Miles Morland Foundation invites entries for the 2024 Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers. APPLY HERE
14. Scholars and writers can apply for the Cullman Centre fellowship: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 —The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Centre for Scholars and Writers seeks applications for its 2025 to 2026 fellowships. APPLY HERE
15. HumAngle seeks stories on accountability in Northeast Nigeria: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 — HumAngle seeks investigative report pitches on accountability in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States. APPLY HERE
16. Apply for digital public infrastructure journalism fellowship: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 — The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is accepting applications for its Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship Programme. APPLY HERE
17. Merck Foundation’s Africa Media Recognition Awards seek entries: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 — Journalists can submit applications to Merck Foundation’s Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother”. 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. 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. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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

 

ROLLING STORY GRANTS & VACANCIES

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

1. 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
2. Apply to become a lecturer at Pan-Atlantic University: The Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos requires the services of an Information Science & Media Studies (ISMS) lecturer to join its ranks in the School of Media & Communication.  APPLY HERE
3. 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
4. Staff writer needed at Mongabay (West and Central Africa): Mongabay, an award-winning environmental science and conservation news organisation, seeks applications for the role of Staff Writer. APPLY HERE
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
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. 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
2. The Revelator seeks pitches on environmental issues: The Revelator is actively seeking both expert commentaries and freelance journalism related to environmental issues. APPLY HERE
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Submit investigative stories to Kara House: Kara House, a new media organisation, is currently accepting investigative stories that resonate with the society. APPLY HERE
8. 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
9. 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
10. Diaspora Africa seeks pitches on African migration: Diaspora Africa seeks pitches from journalists and writers interested in reporting on African migration issues. APPLY HERE
11. 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
12. Submit climate solutions pitches: The BBC Future Planet is looking for pitches on climate solutions for its Climate Guardians project. APPLY HERE
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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