Become a Smarter and Richer Journalist
Become a Smarter and Richer Journalist
The Journalism Awards, Events and Fellowships Deadlines Calendar is back! Browse more than 35 listings to make you a smarter and richer journalist
And we’re back! Welcome to the first calendar edition of Inside The Newsroom for a few months, full of upcoming awards, events and fellowships, and not me or any other journalist posing nude.
Over the past week, we’ve gathered more than 35 listings, a couple of which I’ve even signed up for myself, including JournalismAI Connect’s Slack community for journalists enthusiastic about the responsible use of AI technologies in journalism, and the National Press Club’s webinar on leveraging library resources for research and reporting. If you know of any other listings we should include for next week, drop me a line at daniellevitt32@gmail.com.
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That’s all from me this week. Speak again on Tuesday!
✍️ Job Corner ✍️
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The Hechinger Report
Location: Remote, U.S.
Salary: $150,000
Requirements: 5+ years in a leadership role at a journalism organization; Track record of success overseeing high-caliber journalism with impeccable integrity; Experience managing, motivating and inspiring staff; Excellent editorial judgment and skills, and detailed understanding of different forms of journalism; Ability to work effectively and eagerly across departments, promoting a collaborative and inclusive newsroom; An understanding of the importance of the latest audience engagement strategies and methods; Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; Superior organizational skills and ability to balance many different priorities.
Deadline: October 22, 2023
MLK50: Justice Through Journalism
Public Safety and Justice Reporter
Location: Memphis, TN
Salary: $65,000
Requirements: 3+ years reporting experience; Patience with a good sense of humor; Nimble and able to pivot when priorities shift. Brings a can-do attitude to work; Memphis-loving: A working knowledge of (or eagerness to immerse yourself in) the character, people, relationships and ways of Memphis; Eagerness to learn about the topics and MLK50 coverage areas; Mission-focused: You frame work through the lens of the most vulnerable, with a focus on poverty, power and policy; Keep abreast of social, racial and economic justice movements locally and nationally; you demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the cultural competency that matches MLK50’s mission; All staff are expected to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously; Willing to disrupt narratives of suffering and interrupt the status quo.
Deadline: September 4, 2023
New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative
Location: Western New York or Southeast Michigan
Salary: $38.46/hour
Requirements: Impeccable organizational skills and an ability to move projects forward independently; Proven interest in community engagement and network building; Experience with social media platforms and content management systems; Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, and the ability to write clearly; Solid analytical and editorial judgment; Experience working with diverse audiences; Advanced knowledge of audience analytical tools and social media strategies to grow and engage audiences; Demonstration of critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities; Strong computer skills and proficiency in Google Workspace; Willingness to experiment and think outside the box; Familiarity with solutions journalism and diverse journalism outlets is preferred; Experience in community-based nonprofit organizations and grant writing is a plus.
Deadline: Applications received by August 30 will be prioritized
Location: Western New York or Southeast Michigan
Salary: $30,000 for 20 hours per week
Requirements: Experience as a reporter; Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to write quickly and cleanly; Solid analytical and editorial judgment; Ability to tell stories on a variety of platforms; Familiarity with solutions journalism; Work with data that helps guide storytelling; Demonstration of critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities; Knowledge of AP style; Willingness to experiment.
Deadline: Applications received by August 30 will be prioritized
🗓️ Awards, Events and Fellowships Calendar 🗓️
🍂 September 🍂
🆕 Solutions Challenge 2023 — AI and Disinformation
ICFJ’s Leap innovation lab is offering a 12-week program on using AI to combat disinformation. The program is free but requires your enthusiasm and time commitment. There will be an opportunity to receive a development grant at the end of the program to build out your idea.
Type: Training
When: Starts September 18, 2023
By: ICFJ
🆕 2023 Global Investigative Journalism Conference
The Global Investigative Journalism Conference is the world’s largest international gathering of investigative journalists. The conference features training on the latest tools and techniques, cutting-edge workshops, and extensive networking and brainstorming sessions.
Type: Conference
By: GIJN
Where: Gothenburg, Sweden
When: September 19-22
Cost: Free
🆕 Investigative Journalism Grants
The Fund for Investigative Journalism provides grants and other support for reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets are eligible for grants, and their investigations can be for print, online or broadcast stories, books, documentaries or podcasts.
Type: Grant
Grant: Up to $10,000
By: Fund For Investigative Journalism
🆕 360/Digital Sherlocks
The 360/Digital Sherlocks program is an ongoing series of free, online trainings dedicated to students, members of civil society, journalists, and academics committed to monitoring and protecting the information environment in their respective regions.
Type: Training
When: October-December 2023
By: DFRLab
🆕 Covering Threats to Democracy with a Pro-Democracy and Solutions Lens
In the past few years, many journalists are rethinking how best to fulfill their critical role in democracy, reevaluating horse-race coverage, changing how they engage with their communities, and focusing more on community needs than candidates’ personalities. Join Natalia Contreras, elections reporter for Votebeat and The Texas Tribune and Ari Berman, author and reporter for Mother Jones for a discussion on how journalists can cover voter suppression and efforts to undermine democracy through a pro-democracy and solutions lens. The conversation will be moderated by Osita Nwanevu, contributing editor at The New Republic and a columnist at The Guardian.
Type: Webinar
By: Solutions Journalism Network
Where: Online
When: September 5 | 1pm Eastern Time
🆕 Telling Stories with Your Camera: A Photography Masterclass
If you’re taken by photography and have a camera you might consider exploring a new method of storytelling. In this interactive masterclass with Anthony Epes, you will reconnect with your creativity, discovering a well of confidence within you to capture beautiful photographs with intention. Suitable for anyone with any kind of camera, this masterclass will leave you with a newfound confidence in your ability to capture photos with intention every time you press the button, as well as how to recognise your mindset and learn how to continue tapping into your creativity, and build on your storytelling skills.
Type: Training
By: The Guardian
Where: Online
When: September 6 | 6-8:30pm UK Time
Cost: £65
🆕 SPJ23 Journalism Convention
The Society of Professional Journalists’ annual convention features a legendary cast, a wealth of training, and all the things to do in the evenings.
Type: Conference
By: Society of Professional Journalists
When: September 28-30
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Cost: $150-$545
Registration Deadline: September 6 (early-bird) or September 27
🆕 How to Cover Environmental Defenders
This panel will answer questions related to the work of environmental defenders, the threats they face, and how journalists can report on their work effectively and safely. Reporting on the work of an environmental defender comes with ethical, legal, and safety considerations. Panelists: Milka Chepkorir, Policy and advocacy co-coordinator for Africa, ICCA Consortium; Rachel Cox, Senior campaigner, Global Witness; Maria Isabel Torres, Program Manager, Mongabay Latam; Lucy Westcott, Emergencies director, Committee to Protect Journalists.
Type: Webinar
By: Mongabay
When: September 7
Where: Online
Cost: Free
🆕 Writing About Youth Organizers Ahead of the 2024 Elections
Join for a discussion about how journalists can effectively work with youth organizers ahead of the 2024 elections.
Type: Webinar
By: Center for Cooperative Media
When: September 7 | 3-4pm Eastern Time
Where: Online
Cost: Free
🆕 Changing the Narrative: How the Media Can Help America Recover
This event will discuss substance use disorder and the science behind recovery options. The purpose is to foster conversations between stakeholders, experts and recovering patients in the addiction space to bring awareness to treatment options that are currently available.
Type: Webinar
By: Shatterproof
Where: Online
When: September 7 | 12pm Eastern Time
🆕 Global Fact Check Fund
The Global Fact Check Fund will award grants in an open competition for one or a series of programs to support third-party organizations in strengthening the capabilities of fact-checking organizations across the world. The Fund will be administered by the International Fact-Checking Network with the guidance of a Global Fact Check Fund Steering Committee.
Type: Grant
Grant: $25,000-$100,000
By: Poynter Institute
🆕 Radio Television Digital News Association Conference 2023
RTDNA23 is a one-of-a-kind news-leadership retreat designed with you in mind. Whether you're a news manager with decades of experience or an early career journalist, RTDNA will help refresh your mind, restore your wellbeing, rekindle your creativity and reconnect with some of the brightest minds in journalism.
Type: Conference
By: Radio Television Digital News Association
Where: Minneapolis, MN
When: September 20-22
Cost: $99-$625
🆕 Behind the Paywall: Leverage Library Resources for Your Research and Reporting
Your local librarians do much more than check out books. Learn how journalists can tap public and academic libraries to find and use government documents, academic research, archives and other resources that are free via libraries, but not easily accessible on the open web. Whether it’s uncovering a new information source or helping to fact-check your work, librarians and libraries are a goldmine for accessing information – and much faster than you may think.
Type: Webinar
By: National Press Club
Where: Online
When: September 9 | 11:30am Eastern Time
🆕 Public Safety Workshop
This Public Safety Workshop we’ll explore the spectrum of public safety emergencies in our national media community, learn ways to prepare for an emergency during the calm times, and hear specific examples of emergency broadcast programming during. The workshop will finish with a few real life examples from member stations.
Type: Training
By: National Federation of Community Broadcasters
Where: Online
When: September 7 | 4-5pm Eastern Time
🆕 Joan Shorenstein Fellowship
The Joan Shorenstein Fellowship Program is designed to bring journalists, scholars, politicians and policymakers to the Shorenstein Center for a semester to work on a project with a tangible output, and engage with students, faculty, other fellows, and the broader Harvard Kennedy School community. They are expected to be fully-participating members of the Shorenstein Center community while in residence, attending and participating in Center events, social gatherings, and other activities.
Type: Fellowship
By: Harvard University
Where: Cambridge, MA
🆕 Reporting in a Polarized Society
Learn from Phillip Martin, Senior Investigative Reporter, GBH News Center for Investigative Reporting, how journalists can unpack and name the divisive forces hiding just below the surface, as well as the ones in plain sight.
Type: Webinar
By: New England Newspaper & Press Association
Where: Online
When: September 14 | 12-1:30pm Eastern Time
🆕 The Pivot: Career Transitions Outside of Journalism
Hear from a panel of professionals who have used their journalism expertise to transition their careers. This off-the-record chat is a great opportunity for National Press Club members to ask their burning questions about changing careers and how their current skills might transfer to new pursuits, including in teaching, communications, and more.
Type: Webinar
By: National Press Club
Where: Online
When: September 14 | 6pm Eastern Time
🆕 How LA Lost Affordable Housing to Tourists
Join ProPublica and Capital & Main to discuss the city’s failure to preserve low-cost housing and the mayor’s response to its reporting.
Type: Event
By: ProPublica
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: September 14 | 6pm Pacific Time
Cost: Free
🆕 Data Visualisation: A One-Day Bootcamp
Whether you’re working on a presentation, a website, or producing reports, the fastest way of telling a story with data is to visualise it. But what makes a striking visualisation, and how do you tell complex stories in a way that is simple and easy to understand? Join Adam Frost and Tobias Sturt, former heads of the Guardian’s digital agency, for a one-day bootcamp that will teach you the fundamentals of data visualisation.
Type: Training
By: The Guardian
Where: Online
When: September 14 | 10am-4:30pm UK Time
Cost: £299
🆕 Faster than FOIA: Public records you can find online
Need to verify the rank of a dead veteran? Wondering about access to New York criminal records? Trying to find the maiden name of a twice-married woman? For journalists, knowing where to look — without waiting on a public information request response — is key. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute to learn from award-winning investigator Caryn Baird, who will present a practical working model of public records research based on her years of experience at the Tampa Bay Times.
Type: Webinar
By: National Press Club
Where: Online
When: September 15 | 11:30am Eastern Time
🆕 Festival of Journalism and Constructive Dialogue
With the b° future festival, the Bonn Institute brings together all those who are committed to future-oriented journalism that is good for society: critical, constructive and geared to the needs of the many different people in our societies.
Type: Conference
By: Bonn Institute
Where: Bonn, Germany
When: September 15-16
Cost: Free
🆕 Report for America Host Newsroom Application
Report for America is a national service program that places talented journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Host newsrooms receive diverse, talented slate of candidates to choose from; Subsidized salary support for up to three years; Local fundraising coaching and resources, including the opportunity for fiscal sponsorship to accept donations; Extra training and mentoring for journalists
Type: Internship
By: Report for America
Where: U.S.
When: 2024-25
🆕 Drive More Traffic to your Website: A Beginner’s Guide to SEO
If you have a website for your brand but it’s not getting the attention it deserves, you might have realised already that the not-so-secret answer to your business needs is to optimise your search engine rankings. Having your website appear higher up in Google search results will inevitably drive more traffic to your brand, ultimately helping you to build out a robust content marketing strategy and a base of loyal customers. This afternoon masterclass with Pootlepress founder Jamie Marsland has been designed for beginners to the world of SEO. Discover the fundamentals of how search engines work and why they favour some links over others, how to optimise your strategy to outrank your competitors, and how to ultimately build your customer base.
Type: Training
By: The Guardian
Where: Online
When: September 18 | 3-6pm UK Time
Cost: £149
🆕 Spreadsheets Online Bootcamp
This online mini-bootcamp will dive deep into the fundamentals of using spreadsheets, including navigation, formulas and functions, sorting, filtering and grouping data, plus other critical skills such as finding, gathering and cleaning data. Using real-world datasets and examples, the IRE training team will help attendees learn the technical steps to work with datasets, along with the analytical skills needed to find and bulletproof data-driven stories.
Type: Training
By: Investigative Journalists and Editors
When: September 18-21
Where: Online
Cost: $200-$600
🆕 How College Students Can Set Up Their First Budget
Starting good money habits while you’re in college is crucial to setting yourself up for financial success in life. That means setting and sticking to a budget. Whether you’re “good” at money or “into” money, everyone needs it — and everyone needs to learn how to manage it so you have enough now — and for everything you want to do in life after this. SABEW have lined up an all-star panel to help you learn how to set up your first budget, plus tips for how to save money — and stick to your budget.
Type: Webinar
By: SABEW
When: September 19 | 1:30-2:30pm Eastern Time
Where: Online
Cost: Free
🆕 Business Journalism Task Force Fall Mixer
SABEW and the NABJ Business Journalism Task Force are excited for you to join us in September at Long Acre Tavern, located at 146 W 47th St in New York City. With the two groups joining forces, here is your chance to mingle with top business editors across the industry, reconnect with colleagues and expand your network.
Type: Meetup
By: SABEW and NABJ
When: September 20 | 6-8pm Eastern Time
Where: New York
Cost: Free
🆕 Persuasive Copywriting to Build Your Brand
Great copywriting starts with an understanding of your audience, your aims and your preferred media – but how do you begin unpacking those necessities while remaining faithful to your goals? In this impactful one-day bootcamp with professional copywriter Barnaby Benson, you will discover the thinking process behind persuasive copy and focus on how to create and adhere to a brief.
Type: Training
By: The Guardian
Where: Online
When: September 21 | 10am-4pm UK Time
Cost: £299
🆕 Investigative Journalism: A Practical Workshop with Amelia Gentleman
When it comes to sourcing a story, building it out into an investigation, and uncovering injustices, few know more about the craft and ethics as well as the stamina required than Guardian reporter Amelia Gentleman, whose award-winning investigations into the Windrush scandal exposed the decades-long government hostilities faced by a generation of migrants and their children. In this virtual seminar, Amelia will go through how to build out your beginner career in journalism to source stories and expose systemic wrongs.
Type: Webinar
By: The Guardian
Where: Online
When: September 25 | 6:30-8:30pm UK Time
Cost: £99
🆕 Global Reporting Summit: A Deep Dive Into Impact Storytelling
How can filmmakers, podcasters and journalists create more impact with stories. Storytellers of all kinds are working to effect change everyday by uncovering untold stories. At this summit, you will look at different approaches across journalism and filmmaking to inform, engage and activate audiences on tough, often intangible issues like democracy, climate and inequality.
Type: Conference
By: One World Media
Where: London or Online
When: September 26-28
Cost: £0-£15
🆕 ONA23 Annual Conference
The Online News Association’s annual conference virtual-only component gathers the world’s most engaging minds in digital media for an unparalleled blend of learning, networking and inspiration. Attendees represent news outlets from across the globe, local news startups, technology companies, universities and journalism support organizations. Journalists, technologists, media executives, entrepreneurs, journalism funders, changemakers, educators and students will all find plenty to enjoy.
Type: Conference
By: Online News Association
When: September 28-29
Where: Online
Cost: $100-$350
🆕 FRED Advanced Data Workshop
Journalists chosen to be a Fellow will have the opportunity to: Visit the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis to learn about economic data; Discover how to graph differing types of FRED data; Learn about new data releases; Explore data and special reports that can help you create new stories; Hear from speakers who will discuss how they take the pulse of the American economy, feed that information to the Federal Open Market Committee and influence interest rate decisions.
Type: Workshop
By: SABEW
Where: St. Louis, MO
When: September 28-29
🆕 International Journalism Forum 2023
The Forum will bring together the global journalism community for some sessions of knowledge-sharing, networking and inspiration, providing an opportunity for participants to explore the ways in which innovation and journalism can co-create the industry's next day. Attendees can look forward to a packed schedule of talks, workshops, open discussions and other events that are designed to facilitate learning and knowledge sharing among journalists.
Type: Conference
By: Incubator for Media Education and Development
Where: Athens, Greece or online
When: September 28-30
Cost: Free
🆕 Local Media for Democracy
This pilot media funding scheme will inject €1.2m in financial support to local, regional and community media who are struggling to serve the public interest in the so-called “news deserts” areas in Europe. The Local Media for Democracy project is an 18-month project co-funded by the EU and launched by a consortium of partners.
Type: Grant
By: Journalismfund Europe
Where: European Union
🆕 First Steps in Journalism: How to Pitch and Get Paid for Your Work
Would you like to see your words in print, but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you’re a new journalist seeking to establish yourself, or an expert with a flair for writing and specialist knowledge that you’d like to share with others? In this comprehensive masterclass with the Guardian columnist and highly experienced freelancer Coco Khan, she will guide you through the steps you need to grow and nurture your fledgling career, and, crucially, you’ll learn the difference between surviving and thriving as a freelance writer.
Type: Webinar
By: The Guardian
Where: Online
When: September 28 | 6-8:30pm UK Time
Cost: £99
🆕 McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism provides experienced journalists with grants up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into critical economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects. You don’t need to be a business reporter to apply; many previous fellows have been generalists, or cover beats such as health care, education or the environment.
Type: Fellowship
Grant: Up to $15,000
By: Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism
🌲 Evergreen 🌲
🆕 JournalismAI Connect
JournalismAI Connect is a Slack community for journalists, techies and media professionals enthusiastic about the responsible use of AI technologies in journalism. They want to create a space for the wider community to exchange ideas, ask for help, share achievements, and support each other along the AI-journalism journey.
Type: Training
By: JournalismAI Connect
Where: Online
Cost: Free