24 media and journalism opportunities you should apply for in 2023

As we say our byes to the year 2022, journalists and media practitioners are now looking for media and journalism opportunities they can apply for in 2023.

As usual, we have compiled a list of opportunities to look out for before their deadlines in the new year.

As you prepare your application drafts and documents, ensure you submit your applications in time so as to avoid the rush that comes just before the deadlines.

[flw-pay-button]

We wish you the very best in your applications.

See the opportunities below;

1. #PreventEpidemicsNaija journalism awards open for nominations: DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2023 —The Nigeria Health Watch seeks nominations for the third edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE
2. Journalism fellowship examines professional ethics: DEADLINE: JANUARY 3, 2023 —Applications are invited for the 2023 Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). APPLY HERE
3. LEDE fellowship seeks solutions journalism proposals from journalists and content creators: DEADLINE: JANUARY 4, 2023 — Journalists and content creators interested in solutions journalism and sharing their lessons with peers can apply for LEDE Fellowship. APPLY HERE
4. Scholarships for journalists to cover biodiversity conferences: DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2022— The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering travel grants for journalists interested in covering biodiversity conferences in 2023. APPLY HERE
5. Africa Check seeks editorial intern in Lagos: DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2023 — Africa Check seeks a recent journalism or communication graduate as an editorial intern in its Lagos office. APPLY HERE
6. Mundus Journalism programme offers international students scholarship: DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2023 —Applications are invited for the Mundus Journalism programme. International applicants are eligible for scholarships. APPLY HERE
7. 2023 World Press Photo Contest seeks entries: DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2023 — Professional photographers can submit entries to the 2023 annual World Press Photo Contest. APPLY HERE
8. Vacancy for a reporter in Africa: DEADLINE: JANUARY 13, 2023 —Rest of World seeks a reporter with a sophisticated understanding of the effects of technology across Africa. APPLY HERE
9. Apply for Knight science journalism fellowship programme: DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2023 —Applications are open for the 2023–24  Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Programme at MIT. APPLY HERE
10. Apply for online course on explanatory journalism: The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, with support from the Knight Foundation, has an online course on explanatory journalism. APPLY HERE
11. Obama Foundation Scholars Programme seeks applications: DEADLINE: JANUARY 19, 2023 — The Obama Foundation Scholars Programme at Columbia University seeks emerging leaders from the United States and around the world. APPLY HERE
12. Sigma Awards celebrates data journalists ($5,000 cash prize): DEADLINE: JANUARY 19, 2023 — Data journalists from around the world can submit entries to win $5,000 cash prize at the 2023 Sigma Awards. APPLY HERE
13. AKO Caine Prize for African Writing: DEADLINE: JANUARY 26, 2023 —Publishers are encouraged to submit multiple fictional short stories for the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing. APPLY HERE
14. Knight-Bagehot fellowship in economics and business journalism: DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2023— Applications are currently open to mid-career journalists for the Knight-Bagehot fellowship in economics and business journalism. APPLY HERE
15. TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting focuses on commercial bribery: DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2023 —The TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting recognises journalism that uncovers business-related bribery and financial crime. APPLY HERE
16. Call for entries: Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling: DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2023 —The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott seek entries for the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. APPLY HERE
17. Livingston Awards offer up to $10,000 prizes: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2023 —The Livingston Awards recognise outstanding journalists under the age of 35 in local, national and international reporting. APPLY HERE
18. International prize for Contemporary African Photography seeks entries: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2023 —The 2023 international prize for the Contemporary African Photography (CAP) is currently open for entries. APPLY HERE
19. Conservation reporting fellowship for environmental journalists: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2023— Aspiring and early-career environmental journalists can apply for Mongabay’s Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship Programme. APPLY HERE
20. Logan Science Journalism Programme opens for applications: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2023 — The Logan Science Journalism Programme (SJP) is open to professional science journalists, writers, editors, producers and broadcast journalists. APPLY HERE
21. Fellowships for 2023 Global Investigative Journalism Conference: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2023— Journalists in developing or transitioning countries are eligible for fellowships to attend the Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC). APPLY HERE
22. Apply for programme on business and economic journalism: DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2023 — The Global Business Journalism programme is currently open for applications. The programme focuses on business and economic journalism. APPLY HERE
23. Grants for media projects on democracy: DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2022 — The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is offering grants to civic organisations, associations, and independent media working for the goals of democracy. APPLY HERE
24. Grants for projects on science, conservation, others: DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2023 — Journalists and other professionals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology can apply for grants at the National Geographic Society. APPLY HERE

 

[flw-pay-button]

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

• Thomson Reuters needs a correspondent in Abuja: Thomson Reuters seeks to employ a talented and energetic correspondent to cover politics and general news in Abuja, Nigeria. APPLY HERE
• Vacancy for a media advisor at SERAP: The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) is hiring a Media Advisor to help design and produce creative content. APPLY HERE
• Earth Island Journal seeks writing on environmental issues: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Earth Island Journal seeks writers from around the world to submit pitches on environmental issues. APPLY HERE
• 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
• 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
• Pulitzer Center offers global reporting grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center’s global reporting grants support in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical issues that are often overlooked in the media, from global health to climate change. APPLY HERE
• Pulitzer Center offers data journalism grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING —Journalists around the world can submit proposals for innovative data journalism projects that spotlight underreported issues. 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Free counselling session for journalists to address mental health: Journalists can apply for this free counselling session to address their mental health. APPLY HERE
• Attendance fellowships open for Science Journalism Forum:
• DEADLINE: ROLLING — Science journalists, writers publishers, scientists, students, and academia can attend 2022 virtual science journalism forum (SJF). 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
• 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
• Call for applications: RCDIJ Africa Fund: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The RCDIJ Africa Fund is currently open for applications from journalists across Africa. APPLY HERE
• IWMF: Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists is open for applications from woman-identifying journalists around the world. 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
• Research reporter needed at The New York Times: The New York Times seeks a Research Reporter for a one-year contract full-time and paid position in Dakar, Senegal. APPLY HERE
• Reporters, associate editor, others needed at Prime Progress: Prime Progress is hiring the following: Audience Development and Social Media Lead, Associate Editor/Analyst, New desk lead and Reporters. APPLY HERE
• 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