Description
Journalism for Future Challenges is a program for early career journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, or Ukraine who are looking to expand their investigative reporting skills, knowledge of international law and politics, as well as expand their professional network.
This intensive training program is taught by international experts from renowned newsrooms and it focuses on teaching cutting-edge, updated tools and methods for improved investigative journalism. The sessions will cover topics such as basic investigative reporting, planning and managing an investigative project, an overview of how organized crime and corruption works, personal security, advanced research on the internet, encrypting, source protection, ethics, and new social media as a platform for publicity.
Eligibility
- Early career journalists with a strong interest in investigative journalism (prior work in investigative journalism is not necessary, but some
general journalism experience is required);
- Residents or citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, or Ukraine;
- Between 20 and 35 years of age;
- Applicants should be fluent in English.
Up to 25 participants will be selected to participate, and all will be fully funded (more details on funding below). Please note that there are limited places available, so apply early.
Funding
- Travel and lodging;
- Tuition and instructional materials;
- Visa costs;
- Coffee breaks, breakfast (at the hotel), lunches;
- Opening and closing dinners for each module.
The funding is made possible through a grant from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Swedish support to the EU Eastern Partnership.
Deadline: 17 February 2014
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