Journalists can apply for Lighthouse Sessions

DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2021 —Lighthouse Reports seeks applications from early-career journalists experienced in law, politics, migration, technology, defence or corporate finance.

Successful applicants will undergo a 6-week training course offered in the Lighthouse Sessions.

The sessions will take place once a week over six consecutive weeks from May 11, 2021.

Participants will learn contemporary investigative methods, the tools and guidance to create and manage their investigation and the opportunity to directly participate in a Lighthouse Reports international newsroom.

Applicants should have fewer than 5 years of full-time, professional journalistic experience.

Participants are expected to contribute 250 euros each to partly cover the costs of the facilitation of the training and trainer.

The deadline for applications is April 20, 2021.

APPLY HERE

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