DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 3, 2023 — Mongabay is hiring an editor ahead of its coverage of environmental and conservation news in Africa.
This new editorial position is focused on publishing French-language reporting on issues relevant to the conservation of Africa’s wildlife and their habitats.
The Africa Editor position will be responsible for the production of daily news and feature stories in French.
Applicants must have three or more years of experience working in journalism, editorial or writing role.
Exceptional fluency in French is required for the role.
The deadline for applications is November 3, 2023.
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MDIF Ventures wants to invest in growing media companies
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) Ventures wants to invest in young and growing media companies with a positive social impact and potential to scale. APPLY HERE
Howard G. Buffett Fund for female journalists
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Female journalists around the world can apply for the Howard G. Buffett Fund offered through the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). APPLY HERE
O’Shaughnessy Fellowships offer innovative creators up to $100,000
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The O’Shaughnessy Fellowship is a one-year programme open to innovative creators around the world. APPLY HERE
Pulitzer Centre will fund investigative stories on science misinformation
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Centre is offering grants for in-depth and investigative stories related to science misinformation, science denial, and the spread of pseudoscience. APPLY HERE
Grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Center is offering grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proposals should focus on issues such as water and sanitation, land degradation and coastal erosion, education, maternal health, and climate resilience. APPLY HERE
Pulitzer Center is offering global reporting grants
DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center’s global reporting grants support in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical issues that are often overlooked in the media, from global health to climate change. 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
Mongabay seeks pitches from journalists
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Mongabay seeks story pitches from journalists interested in writing about carbon credits, offsets or markets. APPLY HERE
Unbias the News seeks pitches on underreported stories
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Unbias the News is accepting pitches on underreported stories with global relevance. APPLY HERE
Journalists can apply for Knight-Wallace Fellowships
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2023 — Knight-Wallace Fellowships enable journalists who are eager for growth and deeply committed to the future of journalism to spend an academic year at the University of Michigan. APPLY HERE
Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Programme seeks entries
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 6, 2023 — The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Programme is currently open for applications for the 2024 programme. APPLY HERE