Deadline: November 16th 2023 | Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Reporting Fellowship Program ($6000)
| Title: | Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Reporting Fellowship Program ($6000) |
| Organisation: | Earth Journalism Network (EJN) |
| Fund/Grant: | $6000 |
| Deadline: | November 16th 2023 |
| Eligible countries: | All Countries |
The inauguration of a new year-long fellowship programme for journalists will improve reporting in four priority areas – climate change, biodiversity, the ocean, and one health — as EJN prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2024.
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For a new fellowship programme that will include journalistic training and supervision, a quarterly wage stipend, support for story production, travel, and professional development opportunities, EJN is looking for four great environmental reporters. Climate change, biodiversity, the ocean, and one health are the four areas of environmental journalism that each of these four fellows will primarily focus on. They will also build their networks and talents to become leaders in these reporting fields. The other three topic areas will also provide opportunities for EJN Reporting Fellows to further their knowledge and develop stories.
For each reporting theme, one fellowship will be given out, and interested journalists must specify the fellowship they want to apply for.
Eligibility
- Journalists who operate in any format (online, print, television, multimedia, new media) are eligible to apply.
EJN Reporting Fellowship candidates who meet the following requirements:
- Be a qualified journalist working for or on behalf of a reputable media outlet in a low- or middle-income nation.
- Possess a minimum of five years’ experience as a journalist.
- Possess a clear interest in and background in reporting on one of the four thematic areas, and be able to show examples of recent, pertinent, and journalistic work on those subjects in the form of documents or web links.
- Able to fully engage in an English-language fellowship. We will only be taking applications in English for this opportunity.
- Dedicate themselves to taking part in all fellowship activities with the full backing of their media outlet.
- Become dedicated to participating in an online community with current and upcoming Fellows.
- For the purpose of engaging in virtual activities, have a strong and steady internet connection (minimum 1.2Mbps).
- A letter of support in writing from an editor, producer, or supervisor stating that you will have enough time to participate in all fellowship activities (the equivalent of two days per week for the duration of the fellowship) and that your reports will be published or broadcast in a reputable media outlet is required. Freelancers are encouraged to apply, but they must submit a letter of recommendation from the media source they want to report for. Here, both freelancers and employees can see the sample letter of support.
- Please submit two official references (recommendation letters) that have been signed by managers or other professionals who are familiar with your background in journalism.
Note
- Once the application process has begun, you will be prompted to upload these supporting papers, so please be prepared.
Benefits
The EJN Fellows who are given this unique chance will:
- Attend an EJN-sponsored orientation course to improve their reporting abilities and get to know the other participating Fellows;
- Receive one-on-one supervision, resources, and editorial support for their work from veteran journalists with expertise in each theme area;
- By studying from and speaking with experts in all four emphasis areas, you can develop your thematic expertise;
- Develop your reporting abilities by taking classes in Mojo, solutions journalism, fact-checking, data visualisation, and other topics;
- Get a 6,000 EUR quarterly stipend to cover the Fellows’ time and story production costs;
- receive 6,000 EUR each Fellow to fund opportunities for professional development, travel to conferences, and more;
- Participate in peer-to-peer learning and communication.
For more information, visit the 2024 EJN Reporting Fellowships’ official website.
