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WSCIJ to hold annual media lecture next month
By: Taoheed Mohammed — The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is set to hold the 14th edition of its annual media lecture series on the 13th of July, 2022 by 2pm (WAT). The […]
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Conferences & Scholarships
Webinar on role of media at sub-national levels of government
Journalists can register for the 14th annual Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series, which will explore the role of media at sub-national levels of government. Themed, ‘Can democracy work without a strong sub-national media?’, the […]
Awards
Rory Peck awards for professional freelance journalists, filmmakers
DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2022 — Professional freelance journalists and filmmakers working anywhere in the world can apply for the Rory Peck Awards. Awards finalists will be internationally recognised by top media outlets and industry professionals, […]
Fellowships
Fellowship opportunity for documentary filmmakers
DEADLINE: JULY 14, 2022 —The International Documentary Association (IDA) seeks applications from documentary filmmakers. Through the Getting Real Fellowship programme, IDA seeks to spotlight emerging and mid-career documentary professionals who have inspired visions that will […]
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Apply for 2022 Banff Mountain Film Competition
DEADLINE: AUGUST 3, 2022 — Filmmakers are invited to apply for the 2022 Banff Mountain Film Competition. Organised as part of the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, the event brings the best films […]
Fellowships
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. The remote programme will provide opportunities for journalists from biodiversity hotspots in tropical countries to report on […]
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Media: Shettima decries overdependence on government for income
… Makes case for multiple streams of revenue By Taoheed Mohammed The Director of MacArthur Foundation, Africa Office in Nigeria, Mr. Kole Shettima, has cautioned media proprietors and managers of various newsrooms on the dangers […]
Latest Opportunities
Journalists can apply for online course on mental health
Registration is currently ongoing for the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas’ online course on mental health and journalism. The online course is made available with support from the Carter Center and in collaboration […]
Awards
Awards for young professionals in news media
DEADLINE: JULY 29, 2022 —The International News Media Association (INMA) is accepting applications and nominations for the 30 Under 30 Awards. The competition rewards outstanding achievement and career potential among young professionals in the news […]
Conferences & Scholarships
Scholarship opportunity for photographers (up to $3,500)
DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2022 —The Ian Parry scholarship is an international photographic competition for young photographers around the world. Photographers who are either attending a full time photographic course or are under 24 years old […]