Reuters to offer business news course
Region :Worldwide
Last day to apply is April 14
Reuters Foundation is offering a business course to help journalists who wish to develop skills in presentation and news gathering. The course will take place in London from June 9 through June 20, and hopes to provide an understanding of international financial markets through instruction and site visits to financial institutions. Last day to apply is April 14.
Applicants must have at least two years of journalism experience, English speaking and writing skills and a demonstrated commitment to the field of journalism in their countries.
To apply, each applicant should submit a biography of up to 250 words, two recent examples of published work (with a brief summaries in English), a statement between 250 and 500 words describing how this course will be beneficial and a short essay on the state of the national economy in the applicant's country.
Tuition for this course is £200 (around US $391) a day or £2000 (US $3913) for the entire 10 days. This will include travel and living expenses. The Reuters Foundation will offer full bursaries to journalists from the developing world.
For more information, contact foundation@reuters.com. To apply, visit http://www.reuterslink.org/apply.htm?course=/courses/wbn_london_june08.htm
Award for excellence in global health reporting announced
Region :Worldwide
Deadline: February 2, 2008
The Global Health Council has announced its annual Excellence in Media Award for Global Health. The award will recognize a journalist who has effectively reported an important global health issue to a broad audience.
Journalists working in broadcast, TV, new media, photojournalism and community media, including local newspapers and community radio, are all welcome to apply. Submissions must have been published or aired between February 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008 and must be in English.
The global health award was established to recognize the importance of media in raising public awareness of major health issues. For more information, visit http://www.journalism.co.uk/shorturl/HMOYB/ or email dcarey@globalhealth.orgInternational journalists invited to study in European graduate program
Region :Worldwide
Deadline: January 20, 2008
The Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies, in coordination with four other international universities, is inviting international journalists to apply for a two-year master's program, "Media within globalization: The European perspective." Deadline: January 20.
During the first year of the program, students will study in Denmark and the Netherlands. The second year will be spent in either the United Kingdom or Germany. Students will focus in one of three areas: war and conflict, business and finance, or citizenship.
Stipends of EU€42,000 (about US$61,790) are expected to cover expenses for the duration of the two-year program for select students coming from non-EU member states or candidate countries. To apply, you must have a bachelor's degree or the equivalent, and at least three months of professional journalism experience.
For more information and an application, visit http://www.mundusjournalism.com/intro.htm
'Citizen Journalists' invited to enter video contest
Region: Worldwide
Deadline: January 25, 2008
Professionals and amateurs alike can enter their videos for the first International Alternative Channel Citizen Journalist Contest. Deadline: January 25.
Participants should each submit a short video, which could be a report or a testimonial, on a topic about which they feel passionate. The video should be at least 90 seconds and no more than 6 minutes long. The total prizes available are worth US$100,000.
Entries should be in English, French or Spanish, with prizes for the top video in each language. Videos will be available at alternativechannel.tv for viewers worldwide, who will nominate their eight favorites in each category. A jury made of professional journalists will choose the winners.
For more information: http://www.alternativechannel.tv/achannel/articles/main.html.
Journalism competition to cover economic poverty issues
Region :Worldwide
Apply deadline: February 01, 2008
Journalists who cover issues of hunger and economic poverty are invited to apply to the Harry Chapin Media Awards (HCMA). Last day to apply is February 1, 2008.
The submitted work should cover issues such as economic inequality and insecurity, unemployment, homelessness, domestic empowerment, sustainable development, food production, agriculture, nutrition and the struggle for land, explained the organizers in a press release.
Awards will be cash prizes of US$1,000 - $2,500, and the competition is open to journalists working in various fields.
All entries for the 2008 HCMAs must have appeared in the media between January 1 2007 and December 31 2007. International entries must be submitted in English.
The fees for taking part in the competition are as follows: One Entry - US$25 Two Entries - US$40 Three to Five Entries - US$50.
For more information and to apply click here http://www.comminit.com/es/node/266524/36
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