Journalists and media practitioners are now looking for media and journalism opportunities closing in August 2022.
If you fall into this category of media practitioners, we’ve got a long list of opportunities to look out for before their deadlines in August 2022 and beyond.
Check them below;
- Staff Writer needed at HumAngle Media: DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2022 — HumAngle Media seeks a staff writer to provide standard content, such as news reports and features. APPLY HERE
- Vacancy for Data Editor at Dataphyte: DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2022 —Dataphyte is hiring an innovative data editor for its data journalism interventions. APPLY HERE
- Free Press Awards 2022 open for nominations: DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2022 —The Free Press Awards recognise journalists and media professionals with exceptional work in the categories Newcomer of the Year and Most Resilient Journalist. APPLY HERE
- AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards seek entries: DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2022 —Journalists can submit their best science reporting for the 2022 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards contest. APPLY HERE
- Apply for 2022 Banff Mountain Film Competition: DEADLINE: AUGUST 3, 2022 — Filmmakers are invited to apply for the 2022 Banff Mountain Film Competition. APPLY HERE
Community Journalism Fellowship opens for applications: DEADLINE: AUGUST 4, 2022 —Journalists based in Nigeria can apply for the second cohort of African Data Hub (ADH)’s Community Journalism Fellowship Programme. APPLY HERE
- Onelife Initiative is hiring a media and communication assistant: DEADLINE: AUGUST 5, 2022 —Onelife Initiative for Human Development, a non-governmental organisation, is hiring a Media and Communication Assistant in Ibadan, Oyo State. APPLY HERE
- Fellowship explores climate change, sustainable development, others: DEADLINE: AUGUST 5, 2022 —The United Nations Foundation Thomas Lovejoy press fellowship will explore issues of biodiversity, deforestation, and sustainable development. APPLY HERE
- Awards for excellent reporting on disability (up to $13,000 prize): DEADLINE: AUGUST 7, 2022 —The National Center on Disability and Journalism seeks entries for the 2022 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability. APPLY HERE
Experienced sub-editor needed at The Africa Report: DEADLINE: AUGUST 10, 2022 — The Africa Report is hiring a sub-editor with at least five years of editing experience to join its editorial team. APPLY HERE
- Inclusive economies correspondent needed at Thomson Reuters: DEADLINE: AUGUST 10, 2022 — The Thomson Reuters is looking to engage a talented journalist in Nigeria to join its award-winning news team as an Inclusive Economies Correspondent based in Lagos, Nigeria. APPLY HERE
- 2022 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award: DEADLINE: AUGUST 12, 2022 —The Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award is currently open to journalists from developing world. APPLY HERE
- African Youth Storytelling Contest seeks entries: DEADLINE: AUGUST 14, 2022 — Applications are invited for the Stories of Africa, a youth storytelling contest that aims to amplify critical voices from across the African continent. APPLY HERE
- Fellowship for journalists, public health practitioners, others: DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2022 —The Brown University School of Public Health is accepting applications for the six-month Information Futures Lab (IFL) Fellowship. APPLY HERE
- Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism: DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2022 — Applications are invited for the 2022 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism. APPLY HERE
- Grants for journalists covering rare diseases ($3,000): DEADLINE: AUGUST 16, 2022 —The National Press Foundation is offering an online conference for journalists who wish to cover rare diseases from October 17-18, 2022. APPLY HERE
- Call for entries: Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME): DEADLINE: AUGUST 17, 2022 —Journalists can submit entries for the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME), Africa’s longest-running media awards programme. APPLY HERE
- Apply for COP27 journalism fellowship: DEADLINE: AUGUST 19, 2022 —Climate Tracker invites applications for its 2022 climate justice journalism fellowship for young reporters to cover the COP27. APPLY HERE
- Competition celebrates environmental photography worldwide: DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2022 —The 2022 Environmental Photographer of the Year competition seeks entries from amateur and professional photographers from around the world. APPLY HERE
ROLLING APPLICATIONS
Grant for COVID-19, vaccines, global health inequities stories: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Journalists can apply for the Pulitzer Center’s COVID-19, Vaccines, and Global Health Inequities grant. APPLY HERE
Free counselling session for journalists to address mental health: Journalists can apply for this free counselling session to address their mental health. APPLY HERE
Vacancies for freelance writers: Applications are invited from freelance writers who can write strong profiles of Nigerian and African public figures, including artists, activists and policymakers. APPLY HERE
Unbias the News seeks underreported stories: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Unbias the News is accepting pitches on underreported stories with global relevance. APPLY HERE
The Continent seeks pitches on justice (US$200 per story): The Continent newspaper invites writers and journalists to submit pitches about organisations and individuals facilitating access to justice. APPLY HERE
Paid reporting opportunity on carbon offsets: DEADLINE: ROLLING — Mongabay seeks story pitches from journalists interested in writing about carbon credits, offsets or markets. APPLY HERE
Training on how to tell better stories about Africa: Thomson Foundation, in partnership with Africa No Filter, invites journalists to enroll for a course on how to tell better African stories. APPLY HERE
Local news outlets can apply for financing from MDIF: Local news outlets across the globe can apply for financing from the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF). APPLY HERE
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
Grants for stories on climate change, work: DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Centre seeks applications for a new reporting initiative focused on climate change and its effects on workers and work. APPLY HERE
Gender equality grants at Pulitzer Center: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting seeks to offer gender equality grants for investigative data-driven projects. APPLY HERE
Call for applications: RCDIJ Africa Fund: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The RCDIJ Africa Fund is currently open for applications from journalists across Africa. APPLY HERE
Journalists can apply for collaborative reporting grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC) invites media outlets, journalists, and freelancers to apply for its collaborative reporting grants. APPLY HERE
Journalism courses available at Thomas Foundation: Thomas Foundation’s Journalism Now is an online hub for interactive courses. The courses offer journalists an opportunity to level up their skill set. APPLY HERE
Women journalists can submit pitches on environmental issues in Africa: The African Women in the Media (AWiM) seeks pitches on the gendered aspect of environmental issues in Africa. APPLY HERE
Freelance journalist, others needed at Nigeria Grassroot News: Nigeria Grassroot News is recruiting a Freelance Journalist, Freelance Writer, and Graphic Designer. APPLY HERE
MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA
Radcliffe fellowship seeks projects on pressing social, policy issues: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 — Radcliffe Fellowship programme seeks proposals that confront pressing social and policy issues and engage audiences beyond academia. APPLY HERE
Apply for Mongabay’s conservation reporting fellowship (up to $3,000): DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 —Mongabay is currently accepting applications for its Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship Programme. APPLY HERE
Applications open for 2023 World Press Institute fellowship: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 —Applications are now being accepted for the March 2023 World Press Institute fellowship. Each year, talented journalists apply for 10 fellowship slots. APPLY HERE
TRACE investigative reporting fellowship for journalists: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 —TRACE investigative reporting fellowship is open for applications. The fellowship seeks to hold the powerful accountable and strengthen democracies. APPLY HERE
Scholarships for African writers (up to £18,000): DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 —The Miles Morland Foundation is accepting proposals for the 2022 Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers. APPLY HERE
Wharton seminars for business journalists: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 —The Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists is pleased to present its flagship programme on October 17 to 19, 2022. APPLY HERE
Fellowship seeks projects related to democracy: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2022 —Practitioners from developing democracies and non-democratic countries can apply for the 2023-2024 Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Programme. APPLY HERE
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