Leaders in philanthropy, journalism, and technology working to strengthen local news, communities and democracy can attend the 2021 Knight Media Forum.
The event will take place on March 2-4, 2021.
The Media Forum will examine how local news innovators and their supporters are responding to the pandemic, the national reckoning over systemic racism, and misinformation.
The 2021 gathering is online and open to all.
It will highlight business models that are gaining traction, and approaches to audience engagement that are changing local journalism from within.
Participants will be equipped with the knowledge needed to address cutting-edge issues and major trends in local news, along with practical tools and ideas to promote more informed and engaged communities.
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Journalists can apply for GRID-Arendal grants to investigate environmental crime
DEADLINE: JANUARY 22, 2021 — GRID-Arendal is offering grants to investigative journalists worldwide to report environmental crime in developing countries. APPLY HERE
Apply for O’Brien Fellowship in public service journalism
DEADLINE: JANUARY 23, 2021 ― O’Brien Fellowship is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 academic year on in-depth public service journalism project which will focus on a regional, national or international topics. APPLY HERE
Journalists can apply for 2021 Hillman Prizes
DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2021 — Call for Entries for the 2021 Hillman Prizes is now open. APPLY HERE
Apply for 2021 COMESA Media Awards
DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2021 ― The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has called for entries for the 2021 COMESA Media Awards. APPLY HERE
Data journalists worldwide can apply for Sigma Awards
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021 ― The Sigma Awards, sponsored by the Google News Initiative, is currently accepting entries for data journalism across the world. APPLY HERE
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