Awards

Apply for Kurt Schork Memorial Fund

DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2021 —The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) is now accepting submissions for its 2021 awards in international journalism.

The 20th annual call for awards is in three categories:

• Local Reporter award that recognizes the often over-looked work of journalists in developing nations or countries in transition who write about events in their homeland.

• Freelance award for journalists who travel to the world’s conflict zones, usually at great personal risk, to witness and report the impact and consequences of events.

• News Fixer award rewarding local journalists and/or experts, hired by a visiting foreign reporter or news organization, whose guidance and local knowledge materially benefited the content, impact and reach of the stories submitted.

Each award is for $5,000 and will be presented at a prestigious ceremony in London.

The submitted articles must have been published between June 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021.
Journalists from print-based medium, such as newspapers and magazines, or established online publications can apply.
The deadline for entries is May 31, 2021.

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Women journalists can apply for IWMF Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund to support women journalists. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Communications Intern Needed at ICFJ

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for a committed and talented intern to join its communications team. APPLY HERE

Apply to investigate impact of COVID-19 on atrocity risks

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is organising a multimedia project that examines how the Coronavirus pandemic and government responses can either mitigate or contribute to risk factors for atrocities. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Opportunities for freelance journalists

Freelance journalists who are available for immediate engagement in Nigeria can apply. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Journalists needed at ICIR

International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) seeks to recruit intelligent and hard-working reporters who can undertake long-form investigations. APPLY HERE

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