Journalism Conferences and Job Deadlines
Summer journalism conferences plus new deadlines at the AP, BBC, Guardian, Reuters, Canadian Press, Human Rights Watch, Hearst and hundreds more
Hello folks and happy Friday! I’m basking in some rare sunshine here in London as part of the long weekend we have here in the UK. Apparently there’s something big going on with the Queen…
More importantly, we have our first referral-thank-you-shoutout! A special thanks goes to Astrid Landon, who has so far passed the good word onto three of her friends.
Astrid is a reporter and audio editor/producer based in Paris, and writes about the mental health system in the U.S. and France. She’s available for freelance work so hit her up! And click here if you’re interested in learning more about our referral scheme.
Yesterday saw the conclusion of Digital Media Europe 2022. I always pick up a ton of cool insights from conferences. So below I’ve included a big list of other conferences approaching for the rest of the summer. Many of them are virtual and have discounted entry prices, so hopefully there’s something for everyone!
And of course we have a selection of upcoming dealines. Subscribe below for full access to almost 200 deadlines in total. Enjoy the weekend everybody and we’ll speak again on Monday!
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Project Syndicate
Location: Remote/Worldwide
Deadline: June 3
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Digital Business Production Journalist
Location: London
Deadline: Rolling
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June
Computation+Journalism Conference
The Computation+Journalism Conference is a venue where journalists and researchers meet. In this setting, news organizations can share experiences with computational and social scientists, exploring new research or “innovations in practice” that can serve the public good.
Dates: June 9-11
Location: New York or Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration Deadline: June 9
National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Conference
The National Society of Newspaper Columnists is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of California. The NSNC promotes professionalism and camaraderie among columnists and other writers of the serial essay, including bloggers. NSNC advocates for columnists and free-press issues.
Dates: June 9-12
Location: Birmingham, AL
Cost: $350-$425
Registration Deadline: Rolling
Exploring the questions, challenges, and solutions that are shaping the future of nonprofit news.
Dates: June 13-15
Location: Virtual
Cost: $10-$50
Registration Deadline: June 6
The DW Global Media Forum offers a unique interdisciplinary platform for media professionals as well as decision-makers from politics, civil society, culture, education, business and science from all over the world to get together and to learn from each other as part of an intercultural exchange since 2008.
Dates: June 20-21
Location: Bonn or Virtual
Cost: €49-€299
Registration Deadline: Rolling
For people who want to transform the ways journalism and tech work in their organizations and communities.
Dates: June 22-24
Location: Virtual
Cost: $125-$450 + free scholarship tickets
Registration Deadline: Rolling
IRE’s annual investigative journalism conference will take place in Denver, Colorado, and virtually June 23-26, 2022. The conference will feature panels and discussions as well as opportunities to network with fellow journalists.
Dates: June 23-25
Location: Denver or Virtual
Cost: $100-$430 (in-person), $50-$195 (virtual)
Registration Deadline: June 21
CIJ Summer Investigative Journalism Conference
The CIJSummer Investigative Journalism Conference 2022 will take place in person and will cover many topics and skills including data journalism, financial and open source investigations, environmental investigations and tools, investigative methodology, threats and legal aspects of journalism and much more.
Dates: June 29-30
Location: London
Cost: £110-£599
Registration Deadline: Rolling
July
European Conference of Science Journalism
The European Conference of Science Journalism is a conference for professional science journalists and related professions. In addition, it is a moment in time to meet each other in real life, if that is possible, and to continue discussing the profession of science journalist.
Dates: July 10-13
Location: Leiden
Cost: €15-€150
Registration Deadline: Rolling
Festival International De Journalisme
The Festival is built around seven major themes, around which debates, round tables and meetings are organized over three days. These major themes have been selected by the Festival's editorial team, guided by current events, by the fundamental subjects that cross society and the debates around the media.
Dates: July 15-17
Location: Couthures-sur-Garonne, France
Cost: €17-€49
Registration Deadline: Rolling
August
This conference is AEJMC's first in-person gathering in two years. Join for exciting sessions, activities, socials, and opportunities to learn from colleagues while renewing relationships.
Dates: August 3-6
Location: Detroit
Cost: $170-$275 (early bird), $200-$325 (general)
Registration Deadline: July 15 (early bird)
Investigative Journalism Summer School
Investigative Journalism Summer School is an annual three day event which has become a meeting place for professionals looking to upscale their skills, be inspired and refreshed. Over the course of three days, industry leaders share their trade secrets, the newest tools that make investigations and international cooperation much more effective and powerful.
Dates: August 17-20
Location: Riga
Cost: €250
Registration Deadline: July 22
September
As the premier gathering of highly engaged digital journalists who are shaping the future of media, ONA’s annual conference is a global journalism festival offering interactive panels, workshops and networking events with some of the most innovative minds in digital news media, including audience and analytics professionals, news product, strategy and business executives and entrepreneurs.
Dates: September 21-24
Location: Los Angeles or Virtual
Cost: TBC
Registration Deadline: Rolling
World News Media Congress 2022
Events in Europe have focused attention on the challenges ahead for news publishers. Sustainability, democratic freedoms, truth and prosperity are at risk. Join to share experiences, celebrate successes and unite for the struggles ahead.
Dates: September 28-30
Location: Zaragoza, Spain
Cost: €690-€1290
Registration Deadline:
October
After two years of online conferences, the News Impact Summit is back with an in-person event focusing on one of the core principles of journalism - storytelling. The Future of Editorial will take place in Prague on 6 October, bringing together local and international media experts to celebrate editorial innovation in journalism and to reimagine the future of news together.
Dates: October 6
Location: Prague
Cost: Free (registration required)
Registration Deadline: Rolling