DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 25, 2022 — Reuters is hiring a journalist to join its Breaking News team in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The breaking news journalist must have a strong news judgement and a passion for speed and accuracy.
The successful candidate will work in Lagos and be on the front lines of the most important, competitive and exciting stories coming out of Nigeria.
In addition to understanding how global markets work and be familiar with Nigeria’s oil sector, financial markets and political affairs, the correspondent must be fluent in English.
Knowledge of Nigerian languages, French or Portuguese would be a plus.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience working in a news organisation.
The deadline for applications is November 25, 2022.
MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA
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
Kiplinger fellowship for journalists covering politics, elections
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2022 —Journalists covering politics, government agencies, elections or political extremism can apply for the 2023 Kiplinger Fellowship. APPLY HERE
Apply for New Media Writing Prize
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 25, 2022 — Applicants can submit entries for the New Media Writing Prize that rewards the best new media work. APPLY HERE
Journalists can apply for Nieman fellowship
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2022 — Journalists from around the world can submit entries for the 2023-2024 academic-year Nieman Fellowship. APPLY HERE
Journalism fellowship examines professional ethics
DEADLINE: JANUARY 3, 2023 —Applications are invited for the 2023 Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). APPLY HERE
Mundus Journalism programme offers international students scholarship
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2023 —Applications are invited for the Mundus Journalism programme. International applicants are eligible for scholarships. APPLY HERE
TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting focuses on commercial bribery
DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2023 —The TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting recognises journalism that uncovers business-related bribery and financial crime. APPLY HERE
Grants for projects on science, conservation, others
DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2023 — Journalists and other professionals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology can apply for grants at the National Geographic Society. APPLY HERE
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