Awards

Journalists can apply for Isu Elihle awards

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2021— Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) is currently accepting applications from journalists for the 2021 Isu Elihle Awards.

Professional journalists, whether directly employed or freelancers, working in the continent of Africa can submit story ideas.

The organizers seek stories that give different perspective to children’s issues, especially areas that are not commonly given a children’s angle such as the economic impact on children, land issues, investment.

The top six journalists will be selected and given financial support of R10 000 to research and develop their concepts into publishable material, which will then be published or broadcast, by a mainstream news media house of their choosing.

The top six stories will further undergo adjudication and only the top three are guaranteed to win a cash prize.

The fourth cash prize for The Isu Elihle Mandy Rossouw Accountability Category is conditional. It will only be awarded if there is a story (in the top six) that meets the criteria for the category.

All entries and story ideas should be in English.

The deadline for applications is April 30, 2021.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Submit story pitches at Unbias the News

DEADLINE: APRIL 18, 2021 —Unbias the News invites journalists from all over the world to submit pitches for underreported stories with global relevance. APPLY HERE

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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