Journalism & Media

September 3, 2024

Solutions Journalism 101 Webinar

This Solutions Journalism Network webinar will explore the ins and outs of solutions journalism, talk about why it’s important, explain key steps in reporting a solutions story and share tips and resources for journalists interested in investigating how people are responding to social problems. 9:00 a.m. ET.

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October 17, 2024 to October 19, 2024

IRE AccessFest 2024

This online Investigative Reporters and Editors conference will provide professional development opportunities that focus on DEI issues within the newsroom and in news coverage, as well as past NICAR and IRE Conference sessions on data skills and investigative techniques. Fellowships available; Sep 9 deadline.

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September 9, 2024

DEADLINE: Free Press Unlimited Grants for Cross-Border Investigations

Ten grants, each worth 10,000 EUR, will be awarded by FPU to teams of journalists to produce in-depth, impactful investigative journalism that transcends national borders and addresses critical issues affecting European societies. Apply by Sep 9, 2024.

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September 19, 2024

A Q&A Session With Reporters Shield, a Service To Fight Against SLAPPs and Other Legal Threats

In this webinar, Global Investigative Journalism Network will host a conversation with Clothilde Redfern, executive director of Reporters Shield, a legal support program and defense fund for investigative sites and newsrooms. 9:00 a.m. ET.

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"TotalEnergies’ Ad Found ‘Misleading’ Over Sustainability Claim"

"A South African advertising regulator found TotalEnergies SE made a “misleading” claim over its commitment to sustainable development, marking the first time a challenge of this kind has been made in the country."

Source: Bloomberg Green, 08/22/2024
September 6, 2024

DEADLINE: COP29 Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship

Climate Tracker invites applications from journalists in the Caribbean region to join their international COP29 reporting team, either in person in Baku, Azerbaijan (includes lodging, airfare and a stipend) or online (stipend), Nov. 11-22, 2024. Apply by Sep 6.

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November 15, 2024

DEADLINE: Local Letters for Global Change — A Pulitzer Center Writing Contest

K-12 students worldwide: The Pulitzer Center wants to read and share your letters to a local elected representative on topics including climate and environment, global health, human rights, information and AI, and peace and conflict. Cash prizes. Enter by Nov 15, 2024.

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September 10, 2024

DEADLINE: NASW's SciWri24 Community Support Grant

The National Association of Science Writers offers grants, up to $1,200 each, to increase bandwidth, offset travel costs, purchase equipment and/or assist with caregiving costs to attend (in person or virtually) ScienceWriters2024, taking place this year Nov 8-11 in Raleigh, N.C. Apply by Sep 10.

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Groups Say They’re Shut Out Of Plastics Treaty Talks In Bangkok

"Experts meet in Bangkok this week to advance what would be the first international treaty to tackle the surging problem of plastic pollution. Final treaty negotiations take place in South Korea in November. Yet most of the people who have been closely tracking the negotiations — environmentalists, tribal leaders and residents from communities hard-hit by plastic production and waste — are shut out of the talks in Bangkok."

Source: AP, 08/21/2024

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