Description:

This small programme is targeted at journalists working for domestic media in developing countries, or countries in political transition, where certain topics of importance or rarely, if ever, discussed.


Participants will be asked to submit and develop story ideas which will be the focus of the programme. There will be an intensive workshop in London during which the participating journalists will develop and refine their story ideas and pitch them to the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s award-winning editorial team.

Perhaps you would like to shine a light on cultural practices such as Female Genital Mutilation. Or children being branded as witches by unscrupulous Pastors seeking money from the parents for "exorcisms". Or maybe there's a gay community who want safety and recognition. Or there's a transvestite or transsexual scene which has to hide in the shadows.

About the workshop:

The workshop will cover topics including story conception and planning; interviewing techniques; finding multiple sources to speak about sensitive issues; and more. After the workshop journalists will receive editorial guidance and mentoring support to help them research, report and produce their stories.

The workshop will take place in London, UK (11-15 July 2016) and travel and subsistence costs will be covered.

Eligibility:


Journalists working for domestic media in a developing country or country in political transition
Motivation to report on sensitive issues in an impartial way
Journalists working in any medium may apply – print, radio, TV, online
Journalists must be fluent in English and must have a minimum of one year's experience and working full-time for a media organisation (freelancers are eligible)

Read more and apply >> http://www.linksafrik.com/2016/03/2016-thomson-reuters-foundation.html