Applications are now open for the 2025 Baraza Media Lab Data Storytelling Fellowship. This fellowship aims to strengthen evidence-based journalism.
About Baraza Media Lab Data Storytelling Fellowship
Opportunity Details
The Data Storytelling Fellowship is a collaborative initiative by Baraza Media Lab and Fringe Graph, aiming to strengthen evidence-based journalism. It equips journalists and storytellers with data storytelling skills, enabling them to become critical consumers and communicators of data.
The program runs over several weeks, beginning with introductory workshops, followed by intensive sessions, mentorship, and a capstone project. Specific dates and timelines will be shared once the application window closes.
Benefits of Baraza Media Lab Data Storytelling Fellowship
- Hands-On Training and Workshops: Learn data analysis, visualization, and story development tailored to migration topics.
- Mentorship: Collaborate with experienced trainers who will guide you through research methods, editorial workflows, and creative storytelling.
- Peer Community: Connect with a network of other Fellows who share a passion for factual, people-centered storytelling.
- Publication Opportunities: Increase the visibility of your work through Baraza Media Lab and MOVE Africa's communication platforms.
Baraza Media Lab Data Storytelling Fellowship Requirements
Who can apply?
- Early-Career Journalists looking to enhance data analysis skills and gain greater credibility in their newsrooms.
- Mid-Career Media Professionals aiming to transform complex migration data into impactful reporting that shapes public discourse.
- Influencers and Content Creators seeking to balance advocacy with engaging online content, while collaborating with fellow African storytellers.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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