Do you want to improve your investigative reporting skills, be recognized for your photography, or showcase your latest film project? Our curated list of opportunities with deadlines in June has something for every journalist to apply for, no matter where they are in the world. Investigative projects competition Deadline: June
In recent years, banks and corporations have poured trillions of dollars into finance they label as “green” or “sustainable.” Their claims about what this money will achieve sound impressive, but in many cases they amount to empty promises. For this investigation, we examined a type of green finance called sustainability-linked
Journalists have long operated in high-pressure work environments with tight deadlines and the demands of hyper-connectivity. In the face of increasing political hostility, funding cuts and a rapidly changing media landscape, media workers around the world are battling stress and burnout at alarming rates. According to The Self-Investigation, 60% of
As a journalism student, you probably know how to write, interview, and fact-check but not necessarily how to turn those skills into a career. And that’s normal. Learning the craft is one thing. Finding your place in the industry is another. Internships are a common way to learn how
The lines are blurring. Where traditional journalism ends and content creation begins is no longer a clear border, but a dynamic frontier demanding a new ethical map. As journalists adopt the tools and personas of influencers, and influencers tackle journalistic work, how do the core values of journalism translate to
Tools like ChatGPT might seem to speak your language, but they actually speak a language of probability and educated guesswork. You can make yourself better understood — and get more professional results — with a few simple prompting techniques. Here are the key ones to add to your toolkit. Role prompting Role
In Moldova, a country at the crossroads of a Soviet legacy and Western democratic values, press freedom is constantly tested. Ranked 35th in Reporters Without Borders’ 2025 World Press Freedom Index, Moldova’s position may suggest progress, but behind the ranking lies a media landscape fractured by oligarchic interests and
Have you ever felt stuck pitching the same kinds of stories as your interests evolve or as the media landscape shifts? You’re not alone. Many freelancers eventually want to move beyond their usual beat to avoid being pigeonholed, to land more assignments or to simply follow their curiosity. But
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoğlu, a direct rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on March 19, sparked massive protests across Turkey. Authorities responded by making thousands of arrests, among them journalists who were covering the unrest. Less than a week later, Istanbul police raided the homes
Risks to journalists’ safety and their ability to operate are growing every day, from state-sponsored repression and legal attacks to armed conflicts and online violence. “Right now, it feels like a perfect storm has hit independent media,” said Anastasia Rudenko, founder and editor-in-chief of the Ukrainian outlet Rubryka. Many journalists
In July 2024, Everlyn Namai dreamed that her missing cousin, 26-year-old Josephine Owino, came to her for help. “I’m here in the cold, in the water. Why have you left me here? Come get me,” Namai recounted Owino saying in the dream. This and other dreams reportedly experienced by
Artificial intelligence is reshaping multiple industries, including journalism. In the week of World Press Freedom Day, it’s worth considering how the technology can impact media freedom. This picture is complex. On the one hand, AI, and generative AI, can be a powerful tool to support newsrooms, but it can