Conferences & Scholarships

Call for start-ups at DW Global Media Forum

DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2021— Deutsche Welle (DW) invites media start-ups from around the globe to pitch ideas and business models for the Global Media Forum.

GMF is an international annual media conference which offers participants the opportunity to network and strengthen relationships from a variety of interdisciplinary fields such as digital media, politics, culture, business, development and society.

DW ia looking for visionaries who can relate to the GMF 2021 theme of “Disruption and Innovation.”

Applicants should be interested in or preferably already be working on innovations and trends concerning the following:

• News intelligence
• Diversity
• Internet censorship
• Mission Impossible?
• Propaganda and the infodemic

The winners will enjoy global media coverage by DW media as part of their prize.

The winning start-up will also receive professional media training offered by Deutsche Welle Akademie.

DW seeks innovative approaches that support the work of journalists in the newsroom, and also for technologies that help to ensure freedom of speech and security on the internet.

The deadline for applications is May 15th, 2021.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Freelance journalists can apply for grants at Rory Peck Trust

Rory Peck Trust is offering Assistance Grants to professional freelance journalists and their families who are facing crises related to their work. APPLY HERE

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

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