Vacancies for health journalists

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2023— A leading Nigerian newspaper seeks excellent health journalists for these positions: Correspondent, Senior Correspondent, and Features Writer.

The correspondent must have three years of experience while the senior correspondent must have five years of experience. The features writer should have three to five years of experience.

The newspaper prefers young health journalists with excellent writing skills. Any degree is fine so long the candidate has excellent writing skills, is passionate about journalism and is ready for new challenges.

To apply, please send your CV to: journalismrecruitment@gmail.com. A cover letter is unnecessary but CV COULD contain links to three of your recently-published stories. Please attach an essay of no more than 500 words on the topic: ‘Longform Reporting In An Era of Short Attention Span’.

The deadline for application is February 7, 2023.

MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

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Grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Pulitzer Center is offering global reporting grants

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Apply for 2023 courage in photojournalism award

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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