Foreign affairs publication seeks contributing writers

RETORT, a bimonthly publication of foreign affairs, is always seeking gifted writers. Applicants must demonstrate dedication to the principles of the magazine. Undergraduates, graduate students and professionals welcome to apply. Pay ranges from $10 to $75 per article.

RETORT seeks to reexamine the role of militarism in American foreign policy. While a libertarian publication, writers and readers alike from the left, right and center who agree with our goals are encouraged to participate. Peace and diplomacy are in desperate need of advocates in this day and age of perpetual war. Help us RETORT the tripe that dominates the media, public discourse, think tanks and the upper echelons of government.

For more info, email retortmag@gmail.com

Trainee reporter job at The Guardian in UK

The Guardian, a 230,000-circulation daily newspaper in the United Kingdom, and Independent Series are looking for a junior reporter to join its editorial team to conduct interviews and write/upload stories to the web.

Applicants must have a pre-entry certificate or equivalent in print journalism. The position benefits include paid holidays.

By March 7, submit a resume and cover letter stating salary requirements to Charlie Stong, Deputy Group Editor, at cstong@london.newsquest.co.uk. In your application, reference HR01/668.

All-expenses paid online journalism conference for college students in San Fran

Students, are you looking for a great opportunity to cover digital media and learn from top leaders in the industry? Apply to be a part of the all-expenses-paid ONA12 Student Newsroom at the Online News Association’s annual conference, Sept. 20-22, in San Francisco.

This year, two spots are reserved for international students to encourage journalists abroad to participate.

Applications are now open — click here for more info and to apply. Application deadline is 6 p.m. PT, March 29.

UN reporting fellowship for young journalists from developing nations

Young journalists from developing nations can apply for the Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund.

Fellows are based in New York for about 10 weeks and report on United Nations’ proceedings for news media in their home countries.

Applicants must be full-time, professional journalists between 25 and 35 years old, be employed by a recognized print, radio, television, or internet media organization, and have a good working knowledge of English. Additionally, applicants must come from a developing nation in Africa, Asia, South America or the Caribbean. Applications will not be accepted from the countries of 2011 fellows: China, Ethiopia, India and Nigeria. Fellows must be able to take a leave of absence of up to two months.

The fellowship will provide: round-trip airfare to New York; accommodations; health insurance for the duration of the fellowship, and a daily allowance to cover food and other necessities.

Deadline to apply is March 30. For more info, click here.

MBA Scholarships for Journalists at University of Cambridge in UK

Cambridge Judge Business School is offering a scholarship to a new intake who works in the media industry and is applying to start a Cambridge MBA in September 2012. You must first apply the MBA admission before sending applying for the scholarship.

Value of Scholarship: £10,000 towards the cost of the MBA fees.

Eligibility: You need to have a deep understanding of the changes in the industry. This may have been gained as a journalist, but applications will also be considered from candidates who work in the creative or financial side of media.

How to Apply: If you have been offered a place in the MBA programme, then send the MBA admission an email with a one page essay explaining your suitability for the Media.

Deadline: April 20, 2012.

For more information, and to apply, click here.

Paid journalism internship in Thailand covering MMA

If you’re looking for an exciting, fast-paced media internship with Southeast Asia’s largest Muay Thai and MMA Camp, we’re looking for you!

We host a litany of UFC fighters including Royce Gracie, Jake Shields, Mark Hunt, and Brian Ebersole along with many other professional fighters including Paul Daley. Our YouTube channel gets a half a million hits every month and we have a host of television shows filming here on a regular basis. We are about to launch our second camp in Chiang Mai which will take the fitness world by storm (just wait until you hear about what we’ve got...). A dynamic, fun-loving team, we BRING IT every single day and have an absolute blast doing it. Couple an incredible work environment with the sun-drenched beaches, incredible Thai culture and awesome nightlife of Phuket and you’ve got the experience of a lifetime.

This is just a taste of what we have to offer...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hlH4fWjq98
...and yes, we are THAT cool!

About the internships:

• Editorial: To apply, you should be a graduate of a post-secondary journalism, communications or marketing program. You can put together colorful copy, news articles and web content. You’ll have access to VIPs and celebrities on a regular basis allowing you to produce incredible pieces for your portfolio. No, you don’t have to be published and no, you don’t have to have any work experience behind you. What you do need to be is driven with excellent writing skills. We can teach you the ins and outs of email campaigns, feature writing, marketing copy and the rest. Bring the attitude, and we’ll bring the experience!

• Media Production: You are a media school graduate trained in both filming and editing. You have a natural eye for shots, a deep sense of storytelling and are passionate about creating high quality productions. Again, you don’t have to have any broadcast credits or formal work experience. We’ll teach you how to plan, produce and post-produce broadcast quality content - content that you can put on your showreel to blow potential employers AWAY! You will be working in a highly successful Youtube channel with access to VIPs and celebrities on a regular basis. Your work will be seen by millions and your creativity and personal vision will be encouraged at all times. You’ll film using Sony/Canon HDV and DSLR and edit using Final Cut Pro/Premiere Pro.

• Photography: You are an arts graduate (or have equivalent experience) with a passion for photography who lives to capture that perfect shot. You enjoy shooting a wide variety of people and events with a particular interest in sports. You have experience shooting and editing your own work and have a keen desire to develop your studio and reportage photography portfolio. You do not need to have published photographs. Like the other interns, you’ll have access to a wide range of celebrities and VIPs with your work seen around the world!

What We Offer: We will work with you hand-in-hand to develop the skills you need to succeed in your medium of choice. Working under the direction of broadcast and magazine quality producers, you’ll learn the ins and outs of capturing material for a worldwide audience. Additionally we offer:

-private accommodation with air conditioning
-two meals per day at our Tiger Muay Thai Grill (large western & Thai menu)
-free training at our facility by the top trainers in their field (Muay Thai, BJJ, Boxing, Bootcamp, Yoga, MMA, Krabi Krabong etc)
-weekly laundry service up to 12 kgs per month
-small monthly stipend to help cover social activities
-a 40 hour workweek of varied (but fair) hours
-an excellent reference letter detailing your experience and skills upon completion

To Apply:  If you are able to provide us with a minimum commitment of three months, please email samples of your work to our Director of Communications, Natasha Horrelt, at natasha[at]tigermuaythai.com While samples do not have to be published works, they do need to exhibit the best you have to offer. Tell us exactly why YOU are the best person for this opportunity. Applicants supplying their own equipment will have an advantage.

All-expenses paid social media conference for young journalists from EU and Mideast

Scholarships are available for young journalists and photojournalists from Europe and the Middle East to attend a social media conference in Alexandria, Egypt. All costs related to the event will be covered, including travel, accommodation and meals.

The 10-day conference, titled “Social media in a changing world," is sponsored by the Euro-Mediterranean Academy for Young Journalists (EMAJ) and features sessions and expert lectures in new media, journalism and intercultural dialogue.

Applicants must be citizens of the European Union, Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia or Turkey. They must be between ages 18-35 with at least two years' experience at print, radio, TV or online outlets. And they must have solid English language skills.

Deadline to apply is February 22. For more information, click here.

Journalism internship @ Yemen Times in Middle East

Yemen Times, Yemen's first and most widely-read independent English-language newspaper, is offering 7-month long editorial internships.

Interns will proof read, editing and write features/news.

Applicants must be fluent in English. Arabic knowledge is an advantage but not a condition and prior experience living in Yemen is favorable.

The internship provides accommodation and a residency permit but interns must cover their own travel and living expenses. Internships begin in April.

Interested candidates must send their resumes with cover letters to yteditor[at]gmail.com.

9-week fellowship for young European journalists

A 9-week journalism fellowship is available for 12 young journalists from select EU countries.

The fellowship, sponsored by Fondation EurActiv PoliTech and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, is designed to help early career journalists gain experience of European Union policies and online media. One week’s intensive seminar in Berlin will be followed by a six to eight-week internship in Brussels.

A dozen young journalists will be selected. Eight of those should come from Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain or the United Kingdom, and the other four should come from Germany and/or Austria (two from regional and two from national media). All will participate in a five-day intensive seminar in Berlin.

Applicants must have a minimum of two and no more than five years of journalism experience; be employed outside Brussels with professional press card (students, freelancers & former journalists need not apply); and possess good oral and written English, knowledge of a second EU language.

By February 15, 2012, email the following documents to selection@euractiv.com stating ‘RBS - EU Journalism Fellowship’ in the subject line: 1) CV and motivation letter in English; 2) Letter of reference from management of ‘sending’ media, (e.g. from the editor); 3) Three published articles showing excellent writing in mother tongue, including one with EU relevance. For more info, click here.

BBC accepting applications for broadcast journalism apprenticeship program

The BBC, a British public service broadcaster that is the largest broadcaster in the world,  is accepting applications for its 2012 apprenticeship program.

An apprentice is someone who is there to learn as well as to work. As such, applicants don't need a lot of experience or qualifications. However, applicants must have the right to work in the U.K.

You will study at Westminster Kingsway College and receive skills training at the BBC in West London. You’ll work with teams making TV programs and websites for the BBC and Independent production companies. Your duties could range from providing general admin support to a production team, to booking equipment, arranging meetings, helping on shoots and maybe doing basic research. We will give you training and support to achieve your goals – and you’ll gain a qualification at the end of it, as well as hands on experience in television and online.

You will be paid an apprenticeship wage of £11,000 a year. Positions are available in Glasgow and London.

Deadline to apply is February 21. Click here for more info and to apply.

Global journalism fellowship in Toronto for young journalists

Young journalists who aspire to be foreign correspondent can apply for an 8 month fellowship from the University of Toronto. Hurry, the deadline is February 13, 2012.

U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs is offering 10 fellowships to journalists expert knowledge of complex topics. Fellows will be mentored by a professional journalist while freelancing to major media and attend journalism courses and lectures. Fellows graduate with a certificate in global journalism.

Qualifications include a graduate degree, professional degree or equivalent work experience in a specialized field - business, economics, health, technology, science and more - and English fluency. Professional journalism experience is not a requirement.

Applicants must submit a resume, transcripts, two story proposals, work samples, a personal essay, video statement and three recommendation letters.

For more information, click here.

Paid summer journalism internship @ Maclean's news magazine in Toronto

Maclean’s, a 350,000-circulation Canadian newsweekly magazine, is offering a three-month paid summer internship program in its Toronto newsroom.

It is open to anyone interested in journalism, but prioritizes those who are entering their final year of postsecondary study. The intern works within the editorial department, writing stories and contributing files to other writers as needed.

The two Ann MacGregor memorial internships pay $1,750 a month, for the months of June, July and August. A five-day Monday-to-Friday work week is expected.

If you are interested in applying, please mail or fax a cover letter, resumé (including references and their contact information) and four samples of published works (not opinion pieces). Due to security precautions, applications via email or CD are not allowed. Applications will be accepted up to the end of February 15th (NEW DATE). Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

Contact info:
Maclean’s
One Mount Pleasant Rd.
11th Floor
Toronto, Ont.
M4Y 2Y5
F: 416 764 1332

Paid journalism internship @ entertainment website in Kenya

Ghafla!, a local entertainment website that attracts and serves large online audiences in Kenya, is offering a paid journalism internship.

Job Purpose: The job entails seeking out, editing and posting articles to the Ghafla! website. Key result areas will include: Volume of articles on a monthly basis. Quality of articles posted to the website.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement: Under 25 years old. At LEAST one year's worth working experience in a busy writing environment. Excellent planning and execution skills. Excellent analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proactive in developing solutions. Skills in graphic design would be a big plus, but are not required.

Perks include: Getting paid to party. Smartphone with fully paid phone bill. Food and snacks provided for at the office. High speed internet with a general high-tech computing environment. No restrictions in social media in the office ... and many more.

If you are interested, please send your resume or enquiries to: hr [at] ghafla [dot] co [dot] ke and in the email include Job Ref: HR-SPIA-09-201 1.

Paid Spring internship @ international journalism org in D.C.

International Center for Journalists is looking for a program intern for its media development programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and to support our flagship program, the Knight International Journalism Fellowships. This paid position requires working 15-20 hours per week, is located in Washington, D.C. and begins as early as February 2012.

Duties may include conducting research on media in different countries, assisting with logistics; writing articles for the ICFJ website; posting content to the website; and administrative tasks.

Qualifications: Applicants should be eager, committed and organized. They also should be familiar with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter etc. Good writing skills, an interest in international affairs and a spirit of teamwork are required. Fluency in speaking and writing in French is preferred.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to nvillanueva@icfj.org.

Graduate school journalism scholarship for Spanish speaker

If you're fluent in Spanish and pursuing graduate school, check out the Carlos M. Castañeda Journalism Fellowship. The fellowship provides a one-year scholarship of $7,000 to a graduate student in journalism who is seeking a career writing in Spanish. Click here to see the abbreviated English-language website or click here to read the more detailed Spanish version. Deadline is April 15.

Scholarship for foreign journalists to study at Columbia University

Journalists from developing or transitional countries are invited to apply for a fellowship that will cover all expenses to study at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in New York.

The Jack R. Howard Fellowship provides full tuition, living assistance, and travel for the 10-month program. Candidates must apply online to the journalism school to be considered for the fellowship. Deadline is December 15.

For more information, contact Josh Friedman, director of the International Program, at jf125@columbia.edu, or visit http://readersfirst.com/foundation/programs/jrhfellowships/jrhfellows.html.

Apply for a 2-week foreign correspondent fellowship

Peace Dividend Trust is sponsoring a 2-week long fellowship that will send a journalist to Haiti, Liberia and Afghanistan to cover the organization's work.

The fellow will receive a stipend to travel to PDT's country offices in Port-au-Prince, Monrovia and Kabul to conduct interviews with local entrepreneurs.

The reporting assignment involves blogging, writing 12 articles and editing and producing short videos. Journalists worldwide can apply, but must have solid English skills.

The only application requirement is uploading a 60-second video to YouTube explaining why you'd make a good foreign correspondent. Use "PDT’s Best Fellowship Ever" as your title.

Post your application video by December 14.

For more information, click here.

Study abroad journalism course in Germany: May 21-June 15

Explore Europe, do some international reporting and earn 3 college credits this summer.

CubReporters.org founder Mark Grabowski is offering a 3 credit course in International Reporting through Adelphi University. The course will be co-instructed by a foreign correspondent.

Students will travel to Berlin, Germany, for 25 days beginning May 21. There, students will write stories, take photos and/or make videos related to foreign correspondence and travel writing. Most Germans speak English, so students do not need to know any German to get around or interview people. The class ends June 15, so there's plenty time left in the summer to intern. In addition, students will have off long weekends during the course so they can travel to other countries.

Prior to departure, students will have eight online classes to prepare for the trip and to cover the basics of international reporting. These courses can be completed anywhere; you don't need to come to campus. The cost of the course is approximately $6,900 and includes tuition, airfare, hotel accommodations, meals and special events such as tours and guest speakers.

For more information or to sign up for the course, please contact Professor Grabowski at mgrabowski[at]adelphi.edu or by clicking here.

Overseas reporting opportunities for student journalists

The Overseas Press Club Foundation is offering 14 internships and scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students who want to report abroad.

The Foundation pays travel and living expenses for interns in foreign bureaus at such leading news organizations at the Associated Press and Reuters, among others, and at foreign English-language media companies like the South China Morning Post and Cambodia Daily. In many cases, winning a prestigious OPC Foundation award has helped launch careers.

Deadline to apply is December 1. Click here for more info and to apply.

Paid legal journalism internship in India

Bar & Bench, a news site covering India's legal industry, is seeking student reporters and interns. Both positions provide stipends. While the website is based in Bangalore, students may work from their law schools.

Interested students are requested to send their CVs at raghul@barandbench.com along with a statement on why you want to work with Bar & Bench. Students can apply throughout the year and there is no specific time period.

The work includes news reporting of the legal fraternity and writing columns on the latest legal issues. Students should have a good command over the English language and articles should be original and expression of content should be clear.

Interning with Bar & Bench will be a good chance for students to demonstrate their thinking and creativity, as students will get a first-hand experience at writing and understanding legal journalism. Apart from this, students will get a chance to create a unique CV and network amongst various well-known people in the legal field. We offer flexible timings and a good work environment which will help you create a more professional outlook towards your future internships or even, workplace.

Student Reporters for Bar & Bench can work from their law schools itself. Their main duties will include reporting on time the latest happenings in these law schools and working on other news content through online means.

Applicability: Students from the 2nd year and above of the 5-year law course from any institution in the country are eligible to apply.