Start year 2022 with these 20 media opportunities closing in January

As we are getting ready for the new year, we have compiled, for you, a long list of journalism and media opportunities closing in January 2022.

Here are a few media opportunities you can check and apply for before their deadlines in January 2022.

The application process may be daunting and rigorous, but don’t give in to fear. APPLY for these opportunities before their deadlines.

While trying to improve and boost your career in the new year, don’t forget we recently wrote an article on how to maximise media and journalism opportunities in 2022. You will find these insights handy as the year progresses.

Below are some of these opportunities;

1. Nominations open for #PreventEpidemicsNaija journalism awards: DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2022 —The Nigeria Health Watch seeks nominations for the second #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE
2. EJN offers grants on green recovery from Covid-19 pandemic: DEADLINE: JANUARY 3, 2022 —The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants to support investigative stories on green recovery from Covid-19 pandemic. APPLY HERE
3. Open call for fiction writers: DEADLINE: JANUARY 3, 2022 –Young, versatile and imaginative writers with interest in science fiction can apply for this speculative writing project. APPLY HERE
4. Investigative reporter needed at Associated Press: DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2022 –The Associated Press (AP) seeks an investigative reporter to report on the world’s oceans and fisheries. APPLY HERE
5. Solutions reporters can apply for this fellowship: DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2022 —Climate Tracker, in partnership with One Earth, invites solutions reporters to apply for this 6-month paid media mentorship-fellowship. APPLY HERE
6. Apply for Michael Jacobs travel chronicle scholarship: DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2022 —The Michael Jacobs Foundation for Travel Writing is accepting applications for the 2022 Michael Jacobs Travel Chronicle Scholarship. APPLY HERE
7. Grants available for Extended Reality Creators in Africa: DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2022 –Africa No Filter, in partnership with Electric South, Imisi 3D and Meta, invites Extended Reality Creators to apply for grants of up to $30,000. APPLY HERE
8. Data journalists can apply for Sigma Awards: DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2022 – Data Journalists from around the world are invited to apply for the 2022 Sigma Awards. APPLY HERE
9. Senior News Editor needed at BBC: DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2022 – The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is hiring a Senior News Editor in West Africa. APPLY HERE
10. Mundus Journalism Master’s programme seeks applications: DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2022 —Applications are invited for the 2022-24 Mundus Journalism Master’s programme. APPLY HERE
11. Apply for 2022 World Press Photo Contest: DEADLINE: JANUARY 11, 2022 —Photojournalists and documentary photographers from all over the world can apply for the 2022 World Press Photo Contest. APPLY HERE
12. GIJN is hiring a Manager: DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2022 –The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) seeks a proven manager to oversee and coach its multinational team of regional editors. APPLY HERE
13. Apply for 2022 World Journalist Fellowship: DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2022 –The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University invites applications for the 2022 World Journalist Fellowship. APPLY HERE
14. Videojournalist needed at Association Press: DEADLINE: JANUARY 20, 2022 –The Associated Press (AP) is hiring a talented videojournalist to join its team in West Africa. APPLY HERE
15. Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling: DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2022 —The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling is currently open for applications. APPLY HERE
16. Call for nominations for 2022 Hillman Prizes: DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2022 –The Hillman Foundation seeks nominations from journalists around the world for the 2022 Hillman Prizes. APPLY HERE
17. Call for submissions: WHO Health for All Film Festival: DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2022 —The World Health Organization (WHO) seeks submissions for the second Health for All Film Festival, which promotes global health issues. APPLY HERE
18. Grants available at Fund for Investigative Journalism: DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2022 —The Fund for Investigative Journalism is offering grants for the production of high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories. APPLY HERE
19. Call for entries: TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting: DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2022 —The TRACE Foundation is currently accepting submissions for the 2022 Prize for Investigative Reporting. APPLY HERE
20. Apply for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards: DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2022 —The Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards are now open for entries. APPLY HERE

ROLLING APPLICATIONS

• Content Manager needed at ICFJ: The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is hiring a Content Manager to work for its communications department, and start working by January 31, 2022. APPLY HERE
• Communications Intern needed at International Center for Journalists: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) invites applications for the role of a communications intern. APPLY HERE
• Mongabay seeks stories about Africa: Mongabay invites proposals from journalists for conventional news stories, in-depth features, investigative reports, profiles, and case studies. APPLY HERE
• Gender equality grants at Pulitzer Center: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting seeks to offer gender equality grants for investigative data-driven projects. APPLY HERE
• Jamlab seeks entries for media database in Africa: Jamlab seeks to build a media database of established independent digital journalism and media organisations in Africa. 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
• Journalists can apply for collaborative reporting grants: DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC) invites media outlets, journalists, and freelancers to apply for its collaborative reporting grants. APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

• African creative writers can apply for JIAS Writers’ Workshop:DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022 —The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) seeks African creative writers to apply for its Inaugural Writers’ Workshop. APPLY HERE
• Tejumola Olaniyan creative writers-in-residence fellowship: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2022 –The Africa Institute invites applications for the 2022 Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship. APPLY HERE
• Writers can submit entries for China Writing Contest: DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 —Writers from around the world are invited to submit nonfiction entries for the Sixth Tone’s first “China Writing Contest.” APPLY HERE