DEADLINE: AUGUST 10, 2022 — The Thomson Reuters is looking to engage a talented journalist in Nigeria to join its award-winning news team as an Inclusive Economies Correspondent based in Lagos, Nigeria.
The reporter will report issues ranging from socio-economic inclusion, sustainable business, ‘Just Transition’, race / gender / sexual orientation-based discrimination and its impact on economies, informal economies, new economic / business models and similarly related topics.
The preferred candidate must have excellent news judgment, is deadline driven and brimming with ideas.
The candidate must know how to write for digital audiences, always think of multimedia possibilities for stories, and come to the table with innovative ideas for storytelling.
Free counselling session for journalists to address mental health
Journalists can apply for this free counselling session to address their mental health. APPLY HERE
Vacancies for freelance writers
Applications are invited from freelance writers who can write strong profiles of Nigerian and African public figures, including artists, activists and policymakers. APPLY HERE
Unbias the News seeks underreported stories
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Unbias the News is accepting pitches on underreported stories with global relevance. APPLY HERE
Egab seeks an Africa Editor to be in charge of its Sub-Saharan Africa operations. This is a remote full-time position with flexible working hours. APPLY HERE
The Continent seeks pitches on justice (US$200 per story)
The Continent newspaper invites writers and journalists to submit pitches about organisations and individuals facilitating access to justice. APPLY HERE
Paid reporting opportunity on carbon offsets
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Mongabay seeks story pitches from journalists interested in writing about carbon credits, offsets or markets. APPLY HERE
Fellowship Editor needed at Mongabay
DEADLINE: ROLLING —Mongabay seeks a full-time Fellowship Editor to manage its fellowship programme, which provides paid opportunities for young and aspiring journalists in tropical countries. APPLY HERE
Training on how to tell better stories about Africa
Thomson Foundation, in partnership with Africa No Filter, invites journalists to enroll for a course on how to tell better African stories. APPLY HERE
Local news outlets can apply for financing from MDIF:
Local news outlets across the globe can apply for financing from the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF). APPLY HERE
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