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Applications are open for the Thibi/EJN Environmental Data Journalism Academy for India 2024. Thibi and the Internews Earth Journalism Network's Environmental Data Journalism Academy prepares passionate environmental journalists in India for careers in data-driven accountability reporting.
Opportunity Details
The intensive six-month Academy has been created for select journalists to produce in-depth data-driven journalism on critical environmental issues in India. The course, which will run in 2024, is divided into two parts: two months of Fundamentals of Data Journalism online learning, and four months of Advanced Data Storytelling (combination of in-person and remote). The Advanced Data Storytelling phase will provide story mentorships that come with a story production stipend to 15 fellows who completed the Fundamentals phase and successfully pitched a story. Journalists will work on under-reported data-driven environmental stories, particularly on India's water resources, that are in the public interest.
• The cost of the Academy is 100% covered by a grant to Internews Earth Journalism Network from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. Those who complete the Academy and receive a Mentored Story Grant qualify for a $2,000 stipend.
The Academy is seeking students who:
• Are fiercely committed to in-depth journalism;
• Are willing to embrace an inquiry-based approach to reporting;
• Are eager to grow as journalists and apply what they learn in the newsroom;
• Are problem-solvers who overcome obstacles to report important stories;
• Are committed to collaboration, transparency and accountability.
You will be asked to fill out an online application form and submit examples of previous stories you've written. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next round of selection.