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✍️ Journalism Awards, Events and Fellowships Deadlines ✍️ — May 26

44 journalism awards, events and fellowships; Plus hundreds of new journalism job deadlines at the AP, BBC, Canadian Press, Human Rights Watch, Politico, talkSport, The Times and The Guardian

✍️ Journalism Awards, Events and Fellowships Deadlines ✍️ — May 26

Hello folks, happy Friday. Another week is in the books, hope you all had good ones!

I’m pleased to say we’re up to 44 listings on our Journalism Awards, Events and Fellowships Calendar, and we also have hundreds of upcoming journalism jobs deadlines on our job board, which you can access by becoming a paid subscriber.

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Be sure to check out Tuesday’s new journalism jobs update, with new roles added at the likes of ABC News, Audible, BBC News, Bloomberg, CBS News, ESPN, Financial Times, Sky, The Atlantic, The Guardian, The New York Times, Univision and VICE. And we’ll see you again next Tuesday for even more new openings. Enjoy your weekends!

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🐝 May 🐝

Allbritton Journalism Institute Reporting Fellowships

This fall, 10 aspiring journalists will come to Washington for a two-year program where they’ll learn how to produce journalism that’s empathetic, brutally honest and worthy of Americans’ trust.

AAJA National Convention 2023

The Asian American Journalists Association’s flagship event is the annual convention, where journalism leaders can access networking and training opportunities and news organizations can recruit top talent.

The 19th News Fellowship

The 19th is recruiting for its 2023-2024 fellowship cohort of the Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship. Named for the “mother of African-American journalism. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellows will spend a year working in editorial, audience, product or technology roles with full-time salaries and benefits, made possible by the generous support of Michelle Mercer and Bruce Golden. Fellows will receive on-the-job training, mentorship and development opportunities. We’ll also provide career coaching to prepare fellows for their path after their fellowship.

5th Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication

The Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication recognizes the work of professionals and organizations in any country that have contributed exceptionally to improving public understanding and awareness of ecological issues, through the dissemination of scientific knowledge and by opening up new perspectives on nature from any disciplinary angle.

Kurt Schork Freelance Award

Now in their 22nd year, the Awards honour American freelance journalist Kurt Schork— who was killed in 2000 while on assignment for Reuters in Sierra Leone — and recognise excellence in courageous reporting of conflict, corruption, injustice and human rights transgressions. The Freelance Award is open to journalists who travel the world’s conflict zones, usually at great personal risk, to witness and report on the impact and consequences of these events.

☀️ June ☀️

NAHJ Conference 2023

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists 2023 Conference will take place in Miami, and will see Latino journalists and other media professionals from around the world come together for four days of professional development, training, top-rated speakers and social events.

Mesa Refuge Residency

The Mesa Refuge has supported more than 800 writers and other creatives, mostly focused on “ideas at the edge” of nature, human economy and social equity. A Mesa Refuge residency is an opportunity to develop ideas and present them to the public. They give priority to writers focusing on nature, the human economy and social equity.

2023 Media Impact Forum: Stories of Community

The forum will explore the power and presence of community media and its importance for the empowerment of civil society. The day will feature thought-provoking plenaries, flash talks, breakout sessions, networking, and music featuring the makers and journalists creating change on the local level.

  • Type: Conference
  • By: Media Impact Funders
  • Where: Remote or San Francisco, CA
  • When: June 1-2
  • Cost: $125-$400
  • Registration

🆕 News Associates Workshops

If you’re interested in a career in journalism, News Associates’ free, hands-on workshops will give you a glimpse into the industry and our award-winning NCTJ training. Whether you’re just starting out or thinking of a career change, these practical sessions are suitable for those looking to get into news, sport, online or broadcast journalism.

  • Type: Training
  • By: News Associates
  • Where: In-Person (UK) and Remote
  • When: June-August
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration

JournalismAI Discovery

JournalismAI Discovery is an interactive self-guided course that will help you understand what AI technologies can do to improve your journalism. The course is designed for journalists, editors, product managers, and newsroom people – but everyone in and around journalism is welcome to take the course. There will be no complicated maths or programming involved. JournalismAI Discovery is the perfect first step if you are a complete beginner, and a helpful refresher course if you’re familiar with the principles.

🆕 Behind The Data: Welcoming AI Into The Newsroom

As journalists, we’re aware of the increasing impact of AI on the media industry. From automated news writing to personalised content recommendations, AI has the potential to transform the way news is produced, distributed, and consumed. What does this look like, and how can we ensure that AI is used responsibly? With a focus on smartocto's use of GPT3 and GPT4 to provide valuable insights into company data, attendees will gain practical advice on how to harness the power of AI to drive their own journalistic practices forward.

  • Type: Event
  • By: Smartact
  • Where: Online
  • When: July 6 | 4pm Eastern Time
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration

Orwell Festival Lecture with Gary Younge

Gary Younge is an award-winning author, broadcaster and a professor of sociology at the University of Manchester in England. Formerly a columnist at The Guardian he is an editorial board member of the Nation magazine and the Alfred Knobler Fellow for Type Media. His book Another Day in the Death of America was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Books in 2018, and in 2021 he was also shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Journalism. His newest book, Dispatches from the Diaspora, brings together a selection from three decades as a journalist with ‘a ringside seat during the biggest events and with the most significant personalities to impact the black diaspora’.

  • Type: Event
  • By: The Orwell Festival
  • Where: London
  • When: June 6
  • Cost: £5
  • Registration

Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Prize for War Correspondents

The Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Prize for war correspondents rewards a report on a conflict situation or its consequences for civilian populations, or on a current event concerning the defense of freedoms and democracy. The report must have been produced between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023.

2023 Collaborative Journalism Summit

This year’s Summit will take place alongside INN Days 2023 (see below) from the Institute for Nonprofit News. You’ll be treated to two days of lightning talks, workshops, and participatory discussions about a wide array of collaborative journalism topics and projects. When you register for the Summit, you'll receive a $50 discount on registration for INN Days 2023.

  • Type: Conference
  • By: Center for Cooperative Media
  • Where: Washington, D.C.
  • When: June 6-7
  • Cost: $75-$150
  • Registration

2023 Media Party

Media Party is a 3-day-long event that connects entrepreneurs, journalists, software developers, and designers from five continents. Organizations attending include The New York Times, Hugging Face, Associated Press, BBC Labs, Knight Lab and Pixelstream.

  • Type: Conference
  • By: Hacks/Hackers
  • Where: Chicago
  • When: June 8-10
  • Cost: $49
  • Registration

INN Days 2023

It’s been four years since folks last gathered together in person for INN Days. Since then, nonprofit news has sustained its growth with more people served than ever before. The 400+ newsrooms of the INN Network have emerged from the global pandemic and a tumultuous election cycle with practices and visions to address ground-shifting changes within the world and communities they serve. When you register for INN Days, you will receive a $50 discount registration for the Collaborative Journalism Summit (see above).

  • Type: Conference
  • By: Institute for Nonprofit News
  • Where: Washington, D.C.
  • When: June 8-9
  • Cost: $105-$225
  • Registration

🆕 From the Newsroom to the Classroom: How to Land a College Teaching Post

Journalism needs its next generation of great reporters, editors, broadcasters and producers, and it needs great professors to foster growth in young and aspiring journalists. If you’re a journalist who’s contemplated transitioning from the newsroom to the classroom, this hour long panel discussion is for you. You’ll hear from three experienced journalism educators — Liza Burby, Zachary Dowdy and Holli Haerr — each of whom has also been an outstanding reporter. They’ll discuss how to land your first teaching post, how to effectively manage a classroom, and how to advise young people on the ins and outs of journalism.

  • Type: Event
  • By: Society of Professional Journalists and Press Club of Long Island
  • Where: Remote
  • When: June 9
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration

Imagine 2200: Write the Future

Imagine 2200 is an invitation to writers from all over the globe to imagine a future in which solutions to the climate crisis flourish and help bring about radical improvements to our world. They’re looking for stories of 3,000 to 5,000 words that envision the next 180 years of climate progress — roughly seven generations — imagining intersectional worlds of abundance, adaptation, reform, and hope. 

Building Your Online Profile In Journalism and Media

Looking for new career opportunities? Founder of Kimbap Media and The Marshall Project's Director of Careers and Culture, Emma Carew Grovum, will provide invaluable insights and tips for building a strong online profile that will help you stand out in the job market.

  • Type: Event
  • By: South Jersey Information Equity Project
  • Where: Online
  • When: June 14 | 1-2:30pm Eastern Time
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration

DIG Awards 2023

The prestigious DIG Awards, DIG’s international competition that recognizes the best audio and video investigative products and funds a video investigation in the making, are back. For video products, these are based on the content characteristics of the projects and their duration and are “Investigative Long,” “Investigative Medium,” “Reportage Long,” “Reportage Medium,” and “Shorts.” For audio products, such as podcasts and radio surveys, however, the Audio category is available.

Science Journalism Fellowship

The fellowships enable journalists to report, in any European language, on ongoing research in the Earth, planetary or space sciences, with successful applicants receiving up to €5,000 to cover expenses related to their projects.

🆕 Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing

The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship was established to enable a mid-career editorial writer or columnist to have time away from daily responsibilities for study and research. The fellowship honors Eugene Pulliam, one of the original members of the Society.

🆕 Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award

Mr. Pulliam, who died in January 1999, was publisher of The Indianapolis Star and The Indianapolis News until his death and was well-known for consistently supporting activities which educated the public about First Amendment rights and values. Nominations are open to any person, persons or organization in the U.S. or its territories who have worked to protect the basic rights provided by the First Amendment.

IRE Conference 2023

IRE’s annual investigative journalism conference includes a range of hands-on and master classes, covering topics from interviewing and cultivating sources, to analyzing your data in R and Python. For anyone interested in investigative and/or data journalism, IRE 2023 is a must-attend.

  • Type: Conference
  • By: Investigative Reporters and Editors
  • Where: Orlando, FL
  • When: June 22-25
  • Cost: $100 (Students), $325 (Early bird ends April 24), $399 (Regular ends June 20), $450 (On-site)
  • Registration

🆕 #CIJSummer Investigative Journalism Conference 2023

CIJ23 offers a mixture of talks, demos and hands-on classes designed to equip journalists and anyone interested in investigations with up-to-date investigative methods and tools. Topics covered include financial journalism, data journalism (hands-on), Freedom of Information Act requests, environmental investigations, investigative methodology and more.

  • Type: Conference
  • By: The Centre for Investigative Journalism
  • Where: London, UK
  • When: June 28-29
  • Cost: From £110
  • Registration

World News Media Congress 2023

While news interest is high, sustainability, democratic freedoms, truth and prosperity are at risk. Since 1948, the World News Media Congress has been among the most important annual gatherings of news media leaders. Spread over three days, the Congress, its various summits and fora will address key issues facing our industry. The many events, including Gala Dinner and Reception, offer unmatched networking opportunities for delegates, speakers and technology partners.

  • Type: Conference
  • By: World Association of News Publishers
  • Where: Taiwan
  • When: June 28-30
  • Cost: €1,290-€2,190
  • Registration

UCL East London Scholarship

Fund your future with our UCL East London Scholarship. The scholarship works to support the ambitions of east Londoners by funding the fees and living costs of eligible Master's programmes at UCL.

Royal Television Society Bursary Scheme

The RTS wants the television industry to reflect the exciting, diverse and talented voices of the Britain of today, and that starts by changing the industry from the inside out. The Bursary provides free RTS membership; industry mentoring; access to the latest events and lectures; and numerous networking opportunities. We also support our Scholars financially, awarding £1,000 per academic year of study.

Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant Application 2023

This grant aims to tell visual stories about and by photojournalists from historically underrepresented communities. Photojournalists are invited to submit proposals for stories that focus on and explore the systemic and underreported issues in our communities, including but not limited to racial justice, climate change, environmental justice, gender equality, and human rights. Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant is extended to photojournalists worldwide, with a preference for journalists working within their own local communities. 

PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival

PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a joint initiative that invites the world’s youth to submit original and creative videos focusing on the themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion. By supporting the distribution of youth-produced media, PLURAL+ recognizes youth as powerful agents of positive social change in a world often characterized by intolerance, and cultural and religious divisions.

The AIBs 2023

AIB is the trade association for TV, radio and digital broadcasting. Established in 1993, AIB provides its members with intelligence, networking, lobbying, promotion and more. This year’s award categories include Presenter of the Year, Best Short Feature, Best News Coverage and Best Investigative.

🌻July 🌻

🆕 NABJ Conference 2023

This year’s convention will attract industry leaders, innovators, and influencers in journalism, media, technology, business, government, community service, health, arts, entertainment, academia, and more.

AI Accountability Fellowships

The Al Accountability Fellowships seek to support journalists working on in-depth AI accountability stories that examine governments' and corporations’ uses of predictive and surveillance technologies to guide decisions in policing, medicine, social welfare, the criminal justice system, hiring, and more.

Above the Fray Fellowship

The Above the Fray Fellowship is designed to give a promising journalist the opportunity to tell global stories from underreported regions. The selected individual will spend five to six months filing on-air and online stories for NPR. Applicants should combine the depth of traditional journalists with the technical innovation of new media and have between five and seven years of professional experience. 

2023 Media Fellowship Information

The Media Fellowship program provides journalists an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the complex, intertwined network of factors that affect health and well-being and the inadequacy of a health framework that focuses on disease. Media Fellows can play an important role in translating research findings and analyses for a range of audiences, combining data with stories that inform the public and engage policymakers in order to change attitudes. 

🆕 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

The Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship provides an unrivalled opportunity for an exceptional early career journalist: a nine-month fellowship with Durham University including undertaking an investigative project from inside a newsroom which could be in London, New York, or Toronto. The Fellow will be mentored by editors at Reuters or other media partners while being overseen by Durham University and having access to University academics and research resources.

  • Type: Fellowship
  • Stipend: £4,444/month (salary) + £1,250/month (living costs)
  • By: University of Durham
  • Where: London, New York or Toronto
  • Registration Deadline: July 10

Demystifying Newsrooms: Building Trust Through Transparency

Explore innovative methods for building trust and connection with your audience in this insightful webinar from Trusting News. Join for an enlightening webinar that will uncover novel ways to connect with your audience, clarify misassumptions, and create a more engaged community around your journalistic work.

  • Type: Event
  • By: Trusting News
  • Where: Online
  • When: July 10 | 2-3:15pm Eastern Time
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration

🆕 USC Data Fellowship

This Data Fellowship offers journalists an opportunity to transform their reporting by training them to “interview the data” as if it were a human source. Equipped with the tools to find original sources of information and perform data analysis, Fellows graduate from this hands-on training program prepared to produce a major investigative or explanatory health reporting project in the months that follow.

🆕 Data Bootcamp for Educators Online

In this four-and-a-half day bootcamp, educators will receive hands-on training on spreadsheet skills, the same skills taught at IRE’s popular Data Journalism Bootcamps, with a focus on learning how to teach these tools in a college setting. Topics include building data lessons into existing coursework, creating syllabi for data journalism courses, and building hands-on teaching skills. Attendees will receive IRE’s training materials and data, which can be used in their classes.

  • Type: Training
  • By: IRE
  • Where: Remote
  • When: July 24-28
  • Cost: $800 (scholarships available)
  • Registration

30 Under 30 Awards

The International News Media Association aims to find 30 rising stars in news media with early career achievements, insights into innovation, ability to influence, and likely management skills across advertising, audience, business intelligence, content and product, and leadership functions at media companies. They seek outstanding individual applicants based on merit and an “30 Under 30” class that represents the diverse markets news media serves worldwide: race, creed, colour, gender, and more.

🌲 Evergreen 🌲

Data Journalism Training

Through the weeks of this training, you will build the technical and critical skills needed to navigate the world of collecting, analyzing, and presenting data. What you will have access to: 12 short lessons to follow at your own pace; 5 quizzes to self-assess your learning progress; 3  live workshop with key players in the industry; Slack community to join for Q&As and peer-to-peer learning; 1 final assignment; 1 certificate of completion.

  • Type: Training
  • By: Data Ninja
  • Where: Remote
  • When: September 2023 - July 2024
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration

Fund for Women Journalists

The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first funding initiative of its kind, supports journalists and journalism projects including, but not limited to, professional development opportunities, investigative reporting and media development initiatives led by women and nonbinary people.

  • Type: Grant
  • By: International Women’s Media Foundation
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Registration

Data Journalism Grants

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is seeking applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight underreported issues. This opportunity is open to all newsrooms and independent journalists in the U.S. and abroad.

IPI Media Innovator’s Mentorship

This mentorship programme creates space for sharing expertise, experience and lessons. IPI will match willing experts and media partners with individuals or newsrooms interested in mentorship. Mentorship is open to mid-career and senior journalists and other media practitioners.

  • Type: Mentorship
  • By: International Press Institute
  • Cost: Free
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Registration

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