12 – 14 October 2010, European Parliament, Brussels
Deadline: 20/08/2010
Are you interested:
* Why has the number of journalists in Brussels dropped from 1,300 to 752 in the past five years?
* How are the financial crisis and increasingly advanced technology affecting European journalists?
* How can we ensure that there is adequate media presence monitoring the work of politicians across the EU?
Take part in Workshop for Young Journalists – “The journalist: an endangered species?”, which is organised by the European Parliament with the support of the European Youth Press.
Eligibility
* young journalists (18-30) who are citizens or legal residents of an EU country.
During the workshop:
* participants will experience three days of creativity and innovation through political discussions, hands- on media workshops and invaluable insights into the European Parliament, European media and the so-called ‘Brussels bubble’ itself!
* they will interact with high-level European politicians, professional journalists and experts and engage in intercultural exchange through practical work and evening cultural activities.
* each journalist will produce a report on the topic of the seminar through their medium of choice – audio, video, print, online or photography.
Cost
* travel will be reimbursed by the European Parliament;
* to receive a lump sum covering the accommodation and meals the participants need to provide a copy of the press card or a letter from the editor stating that they work as journalists. Journalism students and interns need to provide a letter from their university or from the organisation they are interning at.
Application procedure
All interested participants should submit CV and the motivation letter to: a.ogrady@youthpress.org
The application deadline 20th August 2010.
