Investigative Reporting Deadline: 31/07/2010
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
The Forum for African Investigative Reporters (FAIR) is offering grants to investigative journalists in Africa to further their research on investigative pieces.Submissions must be received by July 31.
Two grants are available worth US$3,713 each. Eight grants worth US$618 each are intended to fund investigative stories that would not otherwise be published.
All investigative journalists based or operating in Africa may apply. Applications must include a general summary in English, Portuguese or French that will be used to create a shortlist of 20 applicants.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Online Courses Offer
ICFJ to offer online courses on using multimedia tools
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is currently offering two online courses for U.S. journalists on using multimedia tools. The courses are for Hispanic and minority journalists in the U.S., and will be conducted in English and Spanish. They will focus on a variety of multimedia offerings – from audio slideshows to Google mash-ups to data visualization tools. The four week courses will have a special focus on using multimedia and digital tools to cover personal finance issues, and will start on June 28 and last until July 21. Deadline to apply: June 24.
The Spanish and English courses will be led by multimedia journalist Rosalba Ruiz, who has been a multimedia producer for Voice of America (VOA) and a multimedia reporter for California's Orange County Register. She is a bilingual multimedia journalist with over 10 years of media experience.
For inquires contact Natasha Tynes at ntynes@icfj.org or Isabel Morales imorales@icfj.org
To apply for the course please follow the instructions below:
1. Visit https://e-learn.icfj.org.
2. Click on the application link in the language that you prefer (English or Spanish).
3. Login using your e-learn account. If you don't have an account, click "Create new account" to register. After you register, you will need to check your email to confirm your account.
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is currently offering two online courses for U.S. journalists on using multimedia tools. The courses are for Hispanic and minority journalists in the U.S., and will be conducted in English and Spanish. They will focus on a variety of multimedia offerings – from audio slideshows to Google mash-ups to data visualization tools. The four week courses will have a special focus on using multimedia and digital tools to cover personal finance issues, and will start on June 28 and last until July 21. Deadline to apply: June 24.
The Spanish and English courses will be led by multimedia journalist Rosalba Ruiz, who has been a multimedia producer for Voice of America (VOA) and a multimedia reporter for California's Orange County Register. She is a bilingual multimedia journalist with over 10 years of media experience.
For inquires contact Natasha Tynes at ntynes@icfj.org or Isabel Morales imorales@icfj.org
To apply for the course please follow the instructions below:
1. Visit https://e-learn.icfj.org.
2. Click on the application link in the language that you prefer (English or Spanish).
3. Login using your e-learn account. If you don't have an account, click "Create new account" to register. After you register, you will need to check your email to confirm your account.
Latest News
TVNZ launches local content channel
Television New Zealand's 100 percent local content channel 'TVNZ Heartland' went live on 1 June, in conjunction with the station's 50th birthday, Voxy.co.nz reports.
TVNZ and SKY have worked together to launch 'TVNZ Heartland', available on the pay operator's platform to all subscribers of the SKY basic package.
Intermediate Television Production
Applicants are invited to apply for the new distance-learning course “Intermediate Television Production”. Participation is free for Television Journalists working for CBA Member Organisations; non-members can join at a fee. Modules will involve connecting with your audience, the changing face of TV news with twenty-four hour broadcasts becoming the norm and the rise of new media.
The course will run from the 2nd July for 6 weeks and will be delivered online and will involve the use of e-mail as well as an active input in the course chat forum. To apply, please complete the application form; for further information please go here.
Distance Learning
CBA Secretary General Position
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association seeks an experienced broadcasting professional for the role of Secretary General to start work in October. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to public service broadcasting and understanding of the challenges facing the industry, particularly within the Commonwealth. He/she should have a history of successful management at senior level.
Applications close for this position on June 30th. Acting as Chief Executive and UK Company Secretary brings many roles and responsibilities to the CBA Secretary General. The Secretariat position is London based, with worldwide travel an essential element; candidates should have the right to live and work in the UK.
Television New Zealand's 100 percent local content channel 'TVNZ Heartland' went live on 1 June, in conjunction with the station's 50th birthday, Voxy.co.nz reports.
TVNZ and SKY have worked together to launch 'TVNZ Heartland', available on the pay operator's platform to all subscribers of the SKY basic package.
Intermediate Television Production
Applicants are invited to apply for the new distance-learning course “Intermediate Television Production”. Participation is free for Television Journalists working for CBA Member Organisations; non-members can join at a fee. Modules will involve connecting with your audience, the changing face of TV news with twenty-four hour broadcasts becoming the norm and the rise of new media.
The course will run from the 2nd July for 6 weeks and will be delivered online and will involve the use of e-mail as well as an active input in the course chat forum. To apply, please complete the application form; for further information please go here.
Distance Learning
CBA Secretary General Position
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association seeks an experienced broadcasting professional for the role of Secretary General to start work in October. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to public service broadcasting and understanding of the challenges facing the industry, particularly within the Commonwealth. He/she should have a history of successful management at senior level.
Applications close for this position on June 30th. Acting as Chief Executive and UK Company Secretary brings many roles and responsibilities to the CBA Secretary General. The Secretariat position is London based, with worldwide travel an essential element; candidates should have the right to live and work in the UK.
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