The AKU GSMC Excellence in Journalism Climate Change Reporting Fellowship for East African Journalists

The AKU GSMC Excellence in Journalism Climate Change Reporting Fellowship for East African Journalists

September 19 - October 01, 2022

Nairobi, Kenya

Graduate School of Media and Communications

The Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) with support from the German Development Bank (KfW) is seeking to promote quality climate change reporting in East Africa through an impact-driven fellowship.

This fellowship titled Excellence in Journalism will see 30 successful applicants undergo an 8-week program which will support them with funding to do and publish quality stories.

The program will also provide training to build their capacity, and mentorship from journalism and environmental experts to guide them on the journey.

GSMC is inviting journalists to submit proposals for cohort two of the program.

Applications will involve identification of a unique, emerging, or prevalent climate change issue which may be under reported along with a detailed execution plan.

Successful candidates will be expected to conduct research and interviews, develop multimedia stories and have their stories published in a media outlet within the EAC region.

Stories should demonstrate clear understanding of the climate change issue being reported, have depth, be original and authentic, meet journalistic standards and provide pointers

to possible solutions.

How to Apply

Applications are welcome from across the East Africa Community member states including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi.

Apply by October 2, 2022

Successful applicants may receive up to $700 in financial support to complete their story.

Application Overview

Personal contact information

Story idea and proposal: Provide a brief of the story you intend to report about and explain how you intend to execute it (maximum 200 words)

Indicate the media outlet where you intend to have it published

Commitment from the editor that the story will be published

Two references

An updated copy of your CV/Resume

For more information and job application details, see: The AKU GSMC Excellence in Journalism Climate Change Reporting Fellowship for East African Journalists

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