Check out these exciting new opportunities for filmmakers, journalists, and communications professionals. Whether you’re looking for fellowships, grants, awards, or new career roles, explore this week’s picks and apply before the deadlines!
1. Hong Kong International Film Festival – Film Submissions Open
- Description: The Hong Kong International Film Festival is accepting submissions for films completed after January 1, 2024. Selected films will be screened during the festival, and winners will receive up to US$3,000.
- Entry Fee: US$40 to US$80
- Deadline: Check the website for details.
- Submit your film
2. Campus Journalism Awards – Youth Digest Nigeria
- Description: Youth Digest Nigeria is accepting nominations for the Campus Journalism Awards! Nigerian student journalists are invited to submit their work to be recognized at an awards ceremony in December.
- Deadline: October 14, 2024
- Submit your nomination
3. The Aftermath Project Grant 2025
- Description: Photographers from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply for the US$25,000 Aftermath Project grant, which supports work that tells the “other half” of the story of conflict.
- Deadline: December 1, 2024
- Grant application details
4. AI Journalism Lab – Newmark J-School
- Description: Journalists worldwide are invited to apply for the three-month AI Journalism Lab, hosted by Newmark J-School. The training will explore generative AI’s potential in newsrooms.
- Deadline: October 18, 2024
- Learn more
5. The Open Notebook Early-Career Fellowship
- Description: The Open Notebook and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund are offering a remote, part-time fellowship for early-career science journalists. Fellows will receive a US$6,600 stipend and mentorship to write four articles.
- Deadline: October 31, 2024
- Apply now
6. 2025 Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program – Columbia Journalism School
- Description: Underrepresented news leaders are eligible for scholarships to attend the 2025 Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program at Columbia Journalism School, which focuses on addressing strategic business challenges.
- Deadline: October 13, 2024
- Program details
7. External Relations Officer – Mandela Rhodes Foundation
- Description: The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is hiring an External Relations Officer to support its communications, marketing, and alumni relations goals.
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
- Deadline: Check the website for details.
- Learn more and apply
8. Digital Communications Coordinator – African Climate Alliance
- Description: Action Appointments is recruiting a Digital Communications Coordinator for the African Climate Alliance. This is a great role for professionals looking to support climate action through strategic communications.
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
- Deadline: Check the website for details.
- Job details
9. Communications Officer – Science for Africa Foundation
- Description: The Science for Africa Foundation is expanding its Communications team and looking for passionate individuals to join them in 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic organization advancing science and research across Africa.
- Location: Check the website for location details.
- Deadline: Check the website for details.
- View positions and apply
Explore these opportunities, share them with your network, and take your career to the next level!
