Are you interested in journalism and media opportunities this December? You can check the list below for media and journalism opportunities that resonate with your niche and media career.
These media and journalism opportunities include training, grants, fellowships and award from which media professionals and journalists can benefit from.
It is pertinent to note that interested applicants must prepare their essays, proposals and other necessary details ahead in order to avoid late submissions.
Even if you think you have the slightest chance of winning, APPLY.
- 2022 Fay Chiang Fellowship for Artistic Journalism: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2021 —ArtsEverywhere is currently accepting submissions for the 2022 Fay Chiang Fellowship for Artistic Journalism. APPLY HERE
- Apply for Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2021 —Applications are invited for the Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation. APPLY HERE
- Online newspaper seeks reporters: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 2, 2021 —A new online newspaper is hiring young graduates in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo and Rivers States. APPLY HERE
- UNESCO-Aschberg programme for artists and cultural professionals: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 3, 2021 —Projects are invited for the UNESCO-Aschberg Programme for Artists and Cultural Professionals. APPLY HERE
- Apply for global fact-checking mentorship program: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 3, 2021 —The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) in partnership with Meta invites applications for a global fact-checking mentorship program. APPLY HERE
- Apply for Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 3, 2021 —Journalists can submit entries for the Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards. The Awards aim to reward professionalism and media excellence. APPLY HERE
- Apply for Prize for Cancer Journalism: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 6, 2021 —Journalists can apply for the AACR June L. Biedler’s Prize for Cancer Journalism. APPLY HERE
- Vacancy for communications lead at PPDC in Abuja: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 8, 2021 —The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is hiring a Communications Lead in Abuja. APPLY HERE
- Grants available for media defence centres in sub-Saharan Africa: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 14, 2021 —NGOs and law centres can apply for grants to support the delivery of media defence centres in sub-Saharan Africa. APPLY HERE
- Logan Nonfiction Program seeks applications for 2022 Fellowship: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2021 —The Logan Nonfiction Program is currently accepting applications for its 2022 fellowship classes. APPLY HERE
- Journalists can apply for Kim Wall Memorial Fund: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 16, 2021 —The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently accepting applications for the Kim Wall Memorial Fund. APPLY HERE
- Apply for Scripps Howard Fellowship: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 19, 2021 —Applications are invited for the Scripps Howard Fellowship for individuals who want to start a career in investigative journalism. APPLY HERE
- The Republic seeks writing on Nigeria’s political landscape: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 26, 2021 —The Republic invites writers to critically discuss the theme, “The Road to 2023: Nigeria’s Changing Political Landscape” for its February-March 2022 print issue. APPLY HERE
- Call for applications: 2021 Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2021 —Diversify Photo and the Pulitzer Center seek applications for the 2021 Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant. APPLY HERE
- Apply for Global Business Journalism program: DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2021 —Journalists can apply for the 2022 Global Business Journalism Program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. APPLY HERE
ROLLING APPLICATIONS
- Grants available for campus journalists to report investigative stories: The Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF) is offering grants to campus journalists to pursue investigative story ideas. APPLY HERE
- Vacancies available at new broadcast media company in Abuja: A new broadcast media company based in Abuja seeks talented staff to fill five key positions – Presenter, Producer, News Editor, Reporter and Marketer. APPLY HERE
- Journalists can submit climate change stories at New York Times: The New York Times Opinion section seeks climate change-related stories from journalists around the world. APPLY HERE
- Communications Intern needed at International Center for Journalists: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) invites applications for the role of a communications intern. APPLY HERE
- Call for Freelance Writers: Torchlight Africa Series at Nigeria Health Watch: Nigeria Health Watch seeks freelance journalists to write for her Torchlight Africa Series. 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
- Special reporting project on reforestation at Mongabay: DEADLINE: ROLLING —Mongabay is accepting pitches for its special reporting project on reforestation efforts around the world. APPLY HERE
- Female photographers, photojournalists needed at Document Women: Document Women is currently looking for female photographers and photojournalists across the 36 states in Nigeria. APPLY HERE
- Pulitzer Center’s data journalism grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING— The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting invites applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight under reported issues. APPLY HERE
- Freelancers needed at Prime Progress: Prime Progress seeks story ideas from freelancers on how people, groups, and solutions-minded initiatives solve problems in Nigeria. 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
- Jamlab seeks entries for media database in Africa: Jamlab seeks to build a media database of established independent digital journalism and media organisations in Africa. 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
- Vacancies available at Nigerian NewsDirect: Nigerian NewsDirect is hiring for the following positions: Business Editor, Adverts Manager, Marketing/Business Development Executives, State Correspondents, and Reporters. APPLY HERE
- New digital newspaper seeks young graduates: A new digital newspaper is hiring young graduates in Lagos and Abuja. APPLY HERE
- Vacancies at Fresh FM: Fresh FM, a private radio station in Nigeria, is hiring qualified candidates for News, Programs and other Special Contents. APPLY HERE
- Global Press Journal is hiring a photo editor: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Global Press Journal invites applications for the role of a collaborative photo editor. APPLY HERE
- ICFJ seeks an Associate Editor: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) is hiring a full-time Associate Editor for the International Journalists’ Network (IJNet). APPLY HERE
MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA
- Nominations open for #PreventEpidemicsNaija journalism awards: DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2022 —The Nigeria Health Watch seeks nominations for the second #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE
- Mundus Journalism Master’s programme seeks applications: DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2022 —Applications are invited for the 2022-24 Mundus Journalism Master’s programme. APPLY HERE
- Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling: DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2022 —The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling is currently open for applications. APPLY HERE
- Call for entries: TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting: DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2022 —The TRACE Foundation is currently accepting submissions for the 2022 Prize for Investigative Reporting. APPLY HERE
- Apply for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards: DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2022 —The Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards are now open for entries. APPLY HERE
- African creative writers can apply for JIAS Writers’ Workshop: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022 —The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) seeks African creative writers to apply for its Inaugural Writers’ Workshop. APPLY HERE
- Writers can submit entries for China Writing Contest: DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 —Writers from around the world are invited to submit nonfiction entries for the Sixth Tone’s first “China Writing Contest.” APPLY HERE