Yet again, we have compiled a list of top media opportunities with deadlines in July 2022.
Journalists and media practitioners in Nigeria seeking to improve their skills and put themselves out there can apply for the following programmes.
Remote vacancies for Science Writers: DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2022 —The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) are looking for science writers. APPLY HERE
UNESCO seeks partners for Global Media Defence Fund: DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2022 — UNESCO seeks partnerships with specialised not-for-profit organisations to support projects that promote journalists’ legal protection and enhance media freedom. APPLY HERE
Climate Change Media Partnership reporting fellowships: DEADLINE: JULY 4, 2022 —Journalists interested in covering the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) can apply for the 2023 Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowship Programme. APPLY HERE
Apply for Constructive Journalism Fellowship: DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2022 — Applications are invited for the Constructive Journalism Fellowship. Journalists with several years of experience in producing visual content can apply. APPLY HERE
Vacancies for freelance writers: Applications are invited from freelance writers who can write strong profiles of Nigerian and African public figures, including artists, activists and policymakers. APPLY HERE
Africa editor needed at Egab: Egab seeks an Africa Editor to be in charge of its Sub-Saharan Africa operations. This is a remote full-time position with flexible working hours. APPLY HERE
Fellowship Editor needed at Mongabay: DEADLINE: ROLLING —Mongabay seeks a full-time Fellowship Editor to manage its fellowship programme, which provides paid opportunities for young and aspiring journalists in tropical countries. 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
MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA
Free Press Awards 2022 open for nominations: DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2022 —The Free Press Awards recognise journalists and media professionals with exceptional work in the categories Newcomer of the Year and Most Resilient Journalist. APPLY HERE
African Youth Storytelling Contest seeks entries: DEADLINE: AUGUST 14, 2022 — Applications are invited for the Stories of Africa, a youth storytelling contest that aims to amplify critical voices from across the African continent. APPLY HERE