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Climate Home News is hiring energy transition reporter in Africa

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 —Climate Home News is looking to hire a full-time energy transition reporter based in Africa to expand its coverage of international climate diplomacy. The role is fully remote even though some travel will be required.

The reporter is expected to produce regular news stories and features covering energy transition on the African continent and at the global level.

The ideal candidate should be a well-connected journalist with a few years’ experience, capable of proposing story ideas, cultivating sources, analysing data, and delivering accurate copy in English.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term freelance contract with the option of renewal, and the benefits include a salary within the range of $25,000-30,000 per year depending on experience and location.

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MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Looking to spice up the new year with brand new goals and ambitions? You can select from the list of applications closing in 2024.

Climate change and labour film grant for filmmakers: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 — Filmmakers can apply for this climate change and labour film grant offered by the Pulitzer Centre, the Financial Times and One World Media. APPLY HERE

Scholarships for foreign journalists undergoing Master’s programme in the US: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 — The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States has scholarships for professional foreign journalists. APPLY HERE

Environmental journalism scholarship for freelance journalists: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 — Freelance journalists are encouraged to participate in the competition for this environmental journalism scholarship. APPLY HERE

Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 — The Miles Morland Foundation invites entries for the 2024 Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers. APPLY HERE

Merck Foundation’s Africa Media Recognition Awards seek entries: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 — Journalists can submit applications to Merck Foundation’s Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother”. APPLY HERE

Radcliffe Fellowship seeks proposals from journalists, writers, others: The Radcliffe Fellowship programme seeks proposals that address pressing social and policy issues and engage audiences beyond academia. The humanities, social sciences, and creative arts applications will close on September 12, 2024, while the science, engineering, and mathematics deadline is October 3, 2024. APPLY HERE

Fetisov Journalism Awards open for entries: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 — Professional and freelance journalists from all over the world can submit entries for the Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA). APPLY HERE

Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 — The Miles Morland Foundation invites entries for the 2024 Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers. APPLY HERE

Scholars and writers can apply for the Cullman Centre fellowship: DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 —The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Centre for Scholars and Writers seeks applications for its 2025 to 2026 fellowships. APPLY HERE

Wilson Centre’s residential fellowship for journalists, others: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2024 — Journalists, public intellectuals, scholars and practitioners can apply for this 9-month residential fellowship at Wilson Centre. APPLY HERE

McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism seeks proposals: DEADLINE: OCTOBER 6, 2024 — The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism provides up to $15,000 to report investigative and enterprise business stories. APPLY HERE

 

 

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