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✍️✍️ Conferences, Deadlines, Events and Fellowships ✍️✍️ — November 18

New grants, events, fellowships and hundreds of approaching deadlines...

✍️✍️ Conferences, Deadlines, Events and Fellowships ✍️✍️ — November 18

Happy Friday people! Time for the third edition of our revamped Friday newsletter where we delve into upcoming conferences, deadlines, events and fellowships. New this week: we’ve added listings for December and those with rolling registration deadlines.

Before we do, check out last Monday’s jobs and news update where we looked into the recent bankruptcy of crypto exchange platform FTX, and what it means for journalism after a number of grants and donations from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried are now in question.

Remember to join our Candidate Board if you want the best employers to contact you about new openings instead of the other way round. And if you have an opening at your organization and want it featured, fill out this form or email me at daniellevitt32@gmail.com.

This coming Monday we’ll take a look at the start of the 2022 men’s football World Cup in Qatar, and some of the big headlines heading into the tournament. If you’ve been following the build-up even remotely, you’ll know there’s a lot.

Until then, our updated list of conferences, events, deadlines and fellowships is below. Check out our free internships list, which we’re constantly updating and currently have almost 400 active openings. And lastly, check out our featured postings below at the likes of Bellingcat, Project Syndicate, Texas Monthly and Reuters.

Alright folks, enjoy your weekends and don’t freeze. Hasta lluego! 🥶

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Bellingcat

  • Social Media Producer

    • Location: Remote/Worldwide

    • Requirements: 3+ years’ experience posting and communication on social media platforms. Experience creating engaging content for established and emerging social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Discord, Reddit, Facebook and LinkedIn. Track record producing audio-visual content and experience with video and audio editing software (Adobe Creative Suite or similar). Willingness to work independently with colleagues spread across several time zones.

    • Deadline: November 27, 2022

Project Syndicate

  • Associate Editor

    • Location: Remote/Worldwide

    • Requirements: 4+ years of experience, strong knowledge and understanding of world affairs, economics and public policy

    • Deadline: Rolling

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Texas Monthly

  • Copy Editor

    • Location: Remote

    • Requirements: Familiarity with the authorities on language and editing, such as Chicago, AP, Bryan Garner, Merriam-Webster, and Words Into Type. A general affinity for or knowledge of the state of Texas and its varied affairs is preferred. Proofreading/editing ability in Spanish is a strong plus.

      • Deadline: November 28, 2022

  • News and Politics Writer

    • Location: Texas

    • Requirements: 2–3 years of previous journalism experience. Understanding of Texas politics. Ability to write sharp, original analysis with precision and fairness. Proven track record for cultivating a diverse range of sources in government and/or politics.

      • Deadline: November 18, 2022

  • Social Media Editor

    • Location: Austin, TX

    • Requirements: Excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail. Experience using relevant social media platforms in a journalistic setting. Experience using Google Analytics, Parsely, or other analytics platforms.

    • Deadline: Rolling

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Reuters

  • Picture Editor, Wider Image

    • Location: London, UK

    • Requirements: Experience as a photo editor, with an eye for editing large volumes of pictures quickly and precisely. Experience designing and building multimedia stories for digital publication. Experience editing video either as a separate product or in combination with still photos. Experience working with colleagues from across news bureaux and editing desks.

    • Deadline: Rolling

  • Senior Video Producer (six-month contract)

    • Location: London, UK

    • Requirements: 5+ years’ experience in professional journalism in a broadcast, digital or agency environment. Excellent news judgment and a solid track record of working in a breaking news environment. Clear understanding of the news video needs of major broadcasters and digital clients.

    • Deadline: Rolling

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💡 Conferences, Events and Fellowships

Biodiversity Story Grants

The Earth Journalism Network is offering reporting grants to support the production of in-depth stories that highlight previously untold threats to global biodiversity or explore new conservation-based solutions. Grants will be issued in December 2022 with the expectation that all stories will be published by June 2023.

Freelancing 101

Whether you're just starting out, or you've been freelancing for years, running a business can be challenging. Between managing all of the administrative tasks, staying organized, building a book of business, and actually doing the work, there's a lot to juggle. During this session, we’ll discuss starting, running and growing your business.

  • Type: Event
  • By: Freelancers Hub
  • When: November 21, 2022 (18:00 ET)
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration Link

How To Be a Healthy Journalist In An Always-On Culture

In only four weeks you’ll acquire the fundamentals of how to sustain your energy and sanity, and avoid digital overload. Learn about yourself, your stress triggers and time thieves with the guidance of our trainers. Do it with your colleagues and, together, build respectful communication habits and healthier work culture.

Journalists of Color Fellowship Application

This 9-month fellowship is designed to identify and support a cohort of diverse, next-generation leaders through a program of solutions journalism, leadership training, mentorship and community of practice. Fellows will leave the program with a clear understanding of core leadership principles and learn how to spearhead coverage that responds to the most pressing social issues of our time. In addition, fellows will work in a community of peers and gain knowledge from leaders of color working in newsrooms across the U.S. The fellowship was created with the intention to support more BIPOC journalists into newsroom leadership positions, where diversity and inclusion is critical to news coverage and the media industry as a whole.

Healthy Scepticism: Sceptical Salon

This is an opportunity for people to share their experiences and expertise of covering and editing science and medical news, op-eds, and features before, during, and after the pandemic, and to discuss with fellow journalists the role of scepticism in the various decisions you make. Questions covered will include: How do journalists balance newsworthiness against nuance?; How do you cover things like vaccine development and delivery responsibility?; How do you reflect divergent views on emerging scientific or medical topics or theories?; What voices do you include and exclude?

  • Type: Event
  • When: November 23, 2022 (18:00-20:00 GMT)
  • Location: London, UK
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration Link

Black Women Photographers Nikon Fund Partnership

Celebrating two years of Black Women Photographers, they’ve partnered with Nikon Inc. to offer $50,000 worth of grants.

Conversations On Democracy In the Digital Age

Internet technologies have brought unprecedented social advantages and helped democratize access to information and ideas. However, in recent years, these same technologies have also been exploited to mislead, disenfranchise and undermine democracy. As the internet continues to evolve, the challenges to an informed citizenry are likely to intensify in years to come. This event will be a critical forum to explore these challenges and viable solutions.

John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship

During the 10-month fellowship, JSK provides fellows with individual coaching, tailored workshops on leadership, a cohort of their peers, and guidance that sparks professional and personal transformation. They provide a stipend of $95,000, plus a housing supplement to help with your rent. In addition, JSK covers the cost of Stanford tuition for fellows and Stanford health insurance for fellows, spouses and children.

  • Type: Fellowship
  • By: JSK Journalism
  • Location: Stanford, CA
  • Salary: $95,000
  • Registration Link
  • Registration Deadline: December 1, 2022 (for international applicants); January 25, 2023 (U.S. applicants)

Diving For Documents and Data

Effective use of federal, state, or local public records can enhance your reporting and produce scoops. Many journalists have made their careers by chasing stories that were built by using these resources. Join the WPCF’s panel of regional and national reporters to learn now to access and utilize these records to produce award winning breaking news.

  • Type: Event
  • By: Washington Press Club Foundation
  • When: December 2, 2022 (13:00 ET)
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration Link: RSVP to programs@wpcf.org for your zoom link

The Studio IX Mother Project Grants

Studio IX is offering financial support to mothers and caregivers to help cover the cost of childcare while they are on set, need to spend time producing or editing, attend festivals or other networking events, or do anything else that will help them finish their film.

2023 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship

For more than 30 years, the Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship has introduced promising young(ish) D.C. reporters to the city they’re assigned to cover. In monthly sessions, fellows learn how to cover the White House, Supreme Court, Capitol, Pentagon and other key institutions. Fellows will review politics and policy with regulators, lawmakers, experts and the best journalists in the business. And they’ll network with colleagues who will help them grow personally and professionally.

JournalismAI Festival

JournalismAI is a global initiative that empowers news organisations to use artificial intelligence responsibly. The festival brings together journalists and media professionals to explain and examine artificial intelligence and to explore how a responsible use of AI can contribute to building more sustainable, inclusive, and independent journalism in all parts of the world.

New Entrants Into the Media & Publishing

This session is an opportunity for NUJ members in the early stages of their careers to discuss any issues which affect them.

  • Type: Event
  • By: NUJ
  • When: December 8, 2022 (12:30-13:30 GMT)
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration Link

The 2023 J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards

Imagine taking a year to dive into a journalism project or to learn and explore at one of the nation's most illustrious universities. This panel of fellowship directors and recipients will advise on where to find this kind of funding, explain what they look for in fellowship applications, and share how fellowships can impact your career. Confirmed speakers include: Ashley Sharp (MIT Knight Science Journalism), Lynnette Clemetson (Knight-Wallace), Noy Thrupkaew (Ida B. Wells/Type Investigations) and Alissa Figueroa (professor and documentary filmmaker).

Land a Fellowship: How to Win Money for Your Work

Kim Wall reported from all over the world in her short but accomplished career as an international correspondent. Kim was an IWMF fellow and grantee, and received support from the organization in 2016 to report from Uganda and Sri Lanka. The grants will fund women or non-binary reporters covering subculture, broadly defined, and what Kim liked to call “the undercurrents of rebellion.”

Mentoring Incarcerated Authors

Scott Branson and Caits Meissner will discuss how authors can connect with and mentor incarcerated writers. Hosted by Firestorm Books Coop and in collaboration with Asheville Prison Books Program, the University of North Carolina Asheville’s Prison Education Program and the Great Smokies Writing Program, this conversation and skill share will give you all the tools you need to cultivate silenced stories.

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IWMF Fund for Indigenous Journalists

The Howard G. Buffett Foundation has given the IWMF a $750,000 grant to establish a three-year fund supporting U.S.-based reporting projects by Indigenous journalists on issues related to Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMMIP) with a concentration on women, girls, Two-Spirit and transgender people.

The Hostwriter Story Prize

The Hostwriter Story Prize highlights exemplary works of journalistic collaboration. The prize is open to teams of two or more journalists who have worked on a story together and are members of the network. Six projects will be awarded with €1,000 each.

Your Work/Environment Initiative

The Pulitzer Center is accepting applications for a new reporting initiative focused on climate change and its effects on workers and work. The Your Work/Environment Initiative seeks to explore the global climate risks playing out in fields and on factory floors and being discussed in company boardrooms. As the world heats up, what jobs and employment sectors, what factory practices, what sorts of manufacturing–from computer chips to batteries to food production to fast-fashion–are threatened or must change? 

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