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Our monthly networking has become synonymous with the raffle and here are the winners for this month's networking event.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening!
Exco member, Mosidi Mokgele giving a presentation on beginner-friendly tips to boost your social media presence
Monthly networking event underway with introductions led by Antoinette Slabbert who is in charge of the National Press Club's PR
You are invited to the upcoming National Press Club’s Networking Session which will be held as follows:
Date: Thursday, 29th August 2024
Time: 18h30 for 19h00
Address: Court Classique Suite Hotel, Cnr Francis Baard &, Beckett Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/7Z3Q5pDAuiA5m7N48
For inquiries call 072 984 4673 or email [email protected]
An opportunity for a junior journalist to join Media24 in Gqeberha 👇🏼
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Media24 is looking for a junior journalist to join the team in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), starting in October 2024. Excellent storytelling skills and a tertiary qualification in journalism or similar are required.
🗓 Deadline: August 29.
Details: https://t.ly/SCUAQ
Opportunity for a French translator 👇🏼
Position in: Francophone West Africa, Anywhere in Francophone Africa, Remote Do you want to help debunk misinformation across Francophone Africa? Code for Africa (CfA) has an immediate vacancy for a full-time Translator to join our PesaCheck team. Candidates may be based anywhere in Africa. PesaChec...
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Visit: www.mediamonitoringafrica.org
Opportunity for journalists to pursue a Master's degree in the United Kingdom 📢
Apply for a Chevening Scholarship or Fellowship Award
Opportunity for a remote staff writer 👇🏼
ICYMI: Mongabay.com is looking for a remote staff writer to join its Ocean Desk. Applicants must have a good knowledge of ocean conservation, and have three or more years of relevant reporting experience.
🗓 Rolling deadline.
Details: https://t.ly/Ua0m7
Opportunity for a senior financial journalist in Johannesburg 👇🏼
ICYMI: Moneyweb is looking for a senior financial journalist to join the team in Johannesburg. Applicants must have between five to 10 years' experience in financial journalism, and a track record of excellent business and investment writing and analysis.
🗓 Deadline: August 31.
Details: https://t.ly/2sY-u
Many rely on social media for news which fuels the spread of disinformation.
Stay informed and report disinformation www.real411.org
Job opportunities at Reuters 👇🏼
💼 Jobs at Reuters!
👉 Bureau Chief, West and Central Africa.
📍 Location: Dakar, Senegal.
📆 Deadline: August 25. https://buff.ly/3WzsO69
👉 Editor, Sub-Saharan Africa.
📍 Location: South Africa.
📆 Deadline: August 25. https://buff.ly/3YnrIvl
👉 Head of Africa Hub.
📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya.
🔗 https://buff.ly/4cYeERE
Opportunity for an experienced editor 📢
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Reuters is looking for an experienced editor to lead its coverage across sub-Saharan Africa. Applicants must have an exceptional journalism track record and a deep knowledge of the continent.
🗓 Deadline: August 25.
Details: https://t.ly/wrigG
APPLY: for a grant through the Digital Defenders Incident Emergency Fund, which offers up to €10,000 to reduce the risk of these attacks 📢
APPLY: Human rights defenders, journalists, activists and organisations facing digital threats and attacks can apply for a grant through the Digital Defenders Incident Emergency Fund, which offers up to €10,000 to reduce the risk of these attacks.
Details: https://t.ly/vJ8MT
Win - Win - Win - Win vote and stand a chance to win Airtime.
Several study programmes for aspirant and working journalists 👇🏼
APPLY: The Wits Centre for Journalism offers several study programmes for aspirant and working journalists. If you plan to further your studies with the Centre in 2025, please note that applications should reach Wits - University of the Witwatersrand no later than September 30, 2024.
🎓 See an overview of the WCJ study programmes here: https://bit.ly/3QcwZl0
Vacancy alert for a journalist 📢
JOB OPPORTUNITY: The North Coast Courier is looking for an enthusiastic journalist to join Ballito's leading community newspaper. Good writing skills and the ability to take good photographs are imperative.
Details: https://t.ly/_GfAC
Remote Resource Center Researcher sought 👇🏼
NEW! GIJN seeks to hire a Resource Center Researcher (Remote).
This is a full-time position with a monthly pay range of $1,500 ‒ $3,000.
Applicants must have a solid understanding of investigative and data journalism, as well as experience and strong skills in research and writing. https://buff.ly/3SZ0Dex
Find out how you can report mis and disinformation 👇🏼
Being able to spot mis and disinformation is half the battle - acting is the other half. Disinformation loses its power the moment it doesn’t get shared or spread, so if you see it report it to Real411.
Report disinformation to: http://real411.org.za
Tips on how you can aid in the fight against disinformation 👇🏼
Report disinformation
Always verify the source of information. If it’s from a friend or relative, find out where they got it. Friends and family may share with good intentions, but that doesn’t mean it's true.
Report disinformation to: http://real411.org.za
An opportunity for a journalist with one of the community newspapers in Ballito 📢
JOB OPPORTUNITY: The North Coast Courier is looking for an enthusiastic journalist to join Ballito's leading community newspaper. Good writing skills and the ability to take good photographs are imperative.
Details: https://t.ly/_GfAC
Here's an opportunity for a journalist with an interest in marketing 👇🏼
ICYMI: Wildlife Ranching South Africa is looking for a journalist / marketing coordinator to join the team in Pretoria. The successful applicant will handle a variety of tasks, including content creation, communication and social media management.
Details: https://t.ly/Nrye8
Deadline approaching 👇🏼
DEADLINE APPROACHING: Early-career environmental journalists interested in covering the 29th Conference of the Parties can still apply for a virtual fellowship with Earth Journalism Network, that will provide training, mentorship and other support to successful applicants.
🗓 Deadline: August 15.
Details: https://t.ly/w6hCM
Global media awards entries closing on 31 August 2024 👇🏼
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Journalists around the world who cover children’s rights are invited to enter Save the Children's Global Media Awards. Entries must have been published/broadcast between July 31, 2023 and August 1, 2024.
Details: https://savemediaawards.com/
Closing date for entries is today 📢
DEADLINE: Today is the last chance for journalists around the world to enter Free Press Unlimited's 2024 Free Press Awards, recognising resilient media professionals who have a strong commitment to press freedom and independent information.
Details: https://bit.ly/43kqtMj
Happy Women's Day from all of us at the National Press Club!
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SANTAM Manager for Stakeholder Programmes Dr Moses Khangale explaining why their partnership with SAWS matters!
National Press Club Chairperson Ms. Antoinette Slabbert welcoming members during the NPC-SAWS (South African Weather Service) networking.
