Deadline: 30 August, 2024
Open to: Early-career journalists based in southern Europe
Benefits: Travel grant, mentoring, publication in Magma magazine, access to professional network.Description:
Applications are now open for the first edition of the Magmatic School of Environmental Journalism, an online program running from October 2024 to February 2025. The program aims to enhance the skills of six to nine early-career journalists in environmental reporting and narrative writing, while expanding their portfolios. Participants will receive mentoring from experienced journalists, support in seeking media partnerships, and opportunities to be published in Magma Magazine. The program will cover fundamentals of environmental and narrative journalism, including science journalism, character development, international reporting, collaborative journalism, and freelancing basics. Participants will also learn about the major challenges the Mediterranean is facing due to climate change and Magma’s journalistic approach.
Eligibility:
- Early-career journalists
- Based in one of the following countries: Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey
- Interest in environmental topics, particularly climate change
- Commitment to improving writing skills
- Proficient in spoken and written English
Benefits:
- Mentoring and feedback from experienced independent journalists
- Support in seeking media partnerships
- Small travel grant for reporting
- Publication in Magma Magazine
- Inclusion in a professional network
How to apply:
Applicants must submit their applications by August 30, 2024. For more information and to apply,
For application information, visit the official website.
