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Are you looking for media opportunities to apply for in September? We’ve got the right fits for you.

Here are a few media opportunities you can check and apply for before their deadlines in September 2021.

Even if you think you have the slightest chance of being selected, you can still apply. What do you have to lose?

Check the shortlist below for the opportunities that may make your career;

  1. Multimedia Editor, Program Officer, Research and Data Analyst needed at HumAngleDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 —HumAngle is currently recruiting for the following positions: Multimedia Editor, Program Officer, and Research and Data Analyst. APPLY HERE
  2. ICIR is hiring a Fact-Checker/Editorial ResearcherDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 —International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) seeks a Fact-Checker/Editorial Researcher to join its team. APPLY HERE
  3. Docudays UA International Human Rights Documentary Film FestivalDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 — Docudays UA International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival invites entries from documentary filmmakers worldwide who focus on human rights. APPLY HERE
  4. Freelancers can apply for the African Arguments Pilot FellowshipDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 —The African Arguments Pilot Fellowship is open for applications from young freelancers based in Africa. APPLY HERE
  5. Journalists needed at BBC Pidgin ServiceDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 — BBC Pidgin Service seeks two creative and versatile journalists who are passionate about digital storytelling. APPLY HERE
  6. Call for entries: Annual contests for creative writersDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 —Terrain.org invites submissions for its 12th annual contests in poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. APPLY HERE
  7. Call for applications: Radcliffe Fellowship Program: DEADLINES: SEPTEMBER 9 & 30, 2021 —Radcliffe Fellowship Program is currently open for online applications for the 2022–2023 fellowship. APPLY HERE
  8. Reuters seeks Breaking News Correspondents in sub-Saharan AfricaDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 —Thomson Reuters invites applications from correspondents to join its Breaking News team in sub-Saharan Africa. APPLY HERE
  9. Call for applications: Young Journalist AwardDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 —Thomas Foundation’s Young Journalist Award seeks applications from journalists aged 30 and below. APPLY HERE
  10. Call for Proposals: World Conference of Science Journalists 2022DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 —World Federation of Science Journalists seeks proposals for the 2022 World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ). APPLY HERE
  11. Apply for grants at Fund for Investigative JournalismDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 — The Fund for Investigative Journalism is offering grants to support reporters in producing investigative stories that have an impact. APPLY HERE
  12. Call for nominations: Free Press Awards 2021DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 —The Free Press Awards (2021 edition) are currently open for nominations. APPLY HERE
  13. 2021 UN Correspondents Association (UNCA) Awards: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 —The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites entries from journalists for its 25th anniversary of the UNCA Awards. APPLY HERE
  14. CPOPC short story competition on smallholders’ lifeDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 —Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) invites submissions for its short story writing competition on smallholders’ lives. APPLY HERE
  15. Call for applications: Great Thinkers International Fellowship 2021 programDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 —Think Different Global (TDG) seeks applications for its Great Thinkers International Fellowship 2021 program. APPLY HERE
  16. Norbert Zongo’s African Prize for Investigative JournalismDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 —African Prize for Investigative Journalism Norbert Zongo (PAJI-NZ) seeks applications for the 2021 journalism awards. APPLY HERE 
  17. TRACE Investigative Reporting FellowshipDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 —The TRACE Investigative Reporting Fellowship is currently accepting applications from journalists. APPLY HERE
  18. Call for applications: African Academy for Open Source InvestigationDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 —African Academy for Open Source Investigation seeks to empower investigative media and watchdog NGOs in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal. APPLY HERE
  19. EU GCCA+ Youth Awards for best climate storytelling: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 —The European Union’s GCCA+ Youth Awards seek young journalists, writers and photographers to tell powerful climate stories. APPLY HERE
  20. Call for applications: Cullman Center FellowshipDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 —Cullman Center’s 2022-2023 fellowship is currently open for applications. APPLY HERE
  21. Nigerian journalists can apply for World Press Institute’s fellowshipDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021—The World Press Institute (WPI) is offering fellowship opportunity to Nigerian journalists. APPLY HERE
  22. The SprinNG Women Authors Prize 2021DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 —The SprinNG Women Authors Prize is currently open for applications from Nigerian female authors. APPLY HERE
  23. Communications Manager needed at Code for AfricaDEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 —Code for Africa (CfA) seeks a full-time Communications Manager based in Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa. APPLY HERE

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