Next Journalism [2010-10-03] 

  • Applications for 2011 will be called for in early 2011.The Ruth First Fellowship aims to recognise and support work of South African journalists and researchers that follows in a tradition of critical, progressive, independent-minded writing.Each year the Committee awards one or two fellowships, which offer the opportunity for Fel…

  • Deadline: 15 October 2010October 15, Deadline for Submissions to Journal of Pan African Studies Poetry Issue Guest Editor, Marvin X.CALL FOR POETRYDecember 2010 edition ofThe Journal of Pan African Studies (JPAS)in honor of Dingane Jose Goncalves, founder, Journal of Black PoetryThe Journal of Pan African Studies is pleased to ann…

  • The Economist Group is Looking for Africa Editor

    Deadline: 20 October 2010The Economist Group is looking for an Africa Editor to provide high quality editorial content for its peer group, research and events businesses in sub-Saharan Africa. This position is based in Johannesburg and reports to the Associate Editorial Director, middle east and Africa. The Africa Editor will run …

  • Deadline: 30 November 2010Entries are now being invited for the maiden Africans in Ireland Writing Competition (AIWC), organised by The African Voice Newspaper.The AIWC, which will be an annual competition, is devoted to unpublished works of Africans writers and aspiring writers in Ireland. It aims to celebrate literary achievemen…

  • Deadline: 31 October 2010Web Editor (Part Time) Vacancy in Benin City, Edo State – Work From Home (OND, HND, SSCE/NECO, B.Eng, BA, MSc, NCE, NABTEB, School leavers, Undergraduates, NYSC)VACANCY: WEB EDITOR (PART TIME)A growing start up Internet Technology company based in Benin City, Edo State requires the services of a web editor…

  • Deadline: 26 February 2011Follow in the footsteps of the best and brightest young journalists in America by applying to The New York Times Student Journalism Institute.The Institute is offered twice a year. The dates for 2011 are:Jan 2 through 16 for student members of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, at Florida I…

  • Contest: Win Elmore Leonard’s New Book Djibouti

    Deadline: 22 October 2010Fans of FX’s JUSTIFIED know Elmore Leonard as the creator of the character Raylan Givens, a U.S. Marshall from Leonard’s novels Pronto and Riding the Rap. What you may not know is that Leonard’s career spans sixty years, forty-four novels, twenty-one feature film adaptations, and three honorary doctorates!…

  • Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. is an international multi-media broadcasting corporation based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that broadcasts news and information to the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Europe.We are seeking qualified Arabic-speaking Freelance Producers/Reporters based out of the Los Angeles are…

  • Deadline: VariesThe Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing Britain’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), established in 1959, and supports around 700 awards annually.If you are a citizen of a Commonwealth country other than the UK, seeking in…

  • Deadline: 15 December 2010ESSAY COMPETITION TO CELEBRATE SPACE WEEKThe Southern African Amateur Radio Satellite Association in co-operation with the South African Amateur Radio Development Trust has launched an essay competition to celebrate the 2010 International Space Week.The theme for World Space Week 2010, which runs from 4 -…

  • Seoul National University (SNU) invites applications for full-time faculty positions (ladder and non-ladder) in various disciplines. In order to promote diversity of its faculty, student body, and curriculum, as well as to strengthen its position on the global map, the university seeks outstanding international scholars. Starting …

  • Blue Sky Publications Ltd is the leading publisher serving the South African expat market. Blue Sky Publications Ltd is looking for a managing editor to join and lead their growing Cape Town team. The position is based in Claremont, Cape Town and reports to the Managing Director.Responsibilities include:• Project manage all print …

  • Our company requires the services of Web Editor/SEO. You will be working on our main site, as well as those of our clients. The following will be required from you:· Good writing ability· Knowledge of SEO and Social Media· A keen interest in the online industryYour duties will include:· Writing copy for our website as well our cli…

  • Deadline: 15 October 2010SA Garden, a monthly gardening and lifestyle magazine, is looking for the services of a full-time English sub-editor. The successful candidate will have a BA degree in English or Communications with an English major, and the home language of the candidate should be English. The main tasks of the candidate …

  • Deadline: 29 November 2010We invite you to join us as a participant or presenter for our 12th annual Roundtable Conference on African Studies, scheduled for April 7-10, 2011 at Kentucky State University. The theme is " The Search for a Place: Marginalization, Community, and Empowerment in Africa and the African Diaspora." The emph…

  • Deadline: 1 January 2011The Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) program at the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law has issued its first call for papers on environmental security, open exclusively to scholars from and based in Africa. The Call for Papers is co-sponsored by the Strauss Cent…

  • Deadline: 1 November 2010Call For PapersPapers are invited on topics that deal with theoretic and applied issues of Arabic Linguistics. Research in the following areas of Arabic linguistics is encouraged: linguistic analysis (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics), applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholi…

  • Deadline: 20 January 2011THE CONTESTStudents from the 6th, 7th and 8th grades (Middle School Level), and 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades (High School Level) who attend public or private school within the United States of America, can enter this essay contest by writing an essay that starts from and explains the significance of wha…

  • The Etisalat Prize for Arabic Children’s Literature, launched by the UAE National Chapter of the International Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), is an incentive for the children’s book industry in the Arab World, intended to encourage publishers, authors and illustrators to develop the quality of books, in both form and co…

  • This post is a call for entries for the Arabic Graffiti book that is in the making.Without regional borders or constraints, ‘Arabic Graffiti’ references the use of Arabic script in urban context. It showcases artists, graffiti writers and typographers from the Middle East and around the world who merge Arabic script and calligraph…

  • Are you interested in a fun opportunity to be an Intern for a New and Upcoming Arab TV Station?. Arab TV1 is looking for Interns:Build your Resume. Train with Professionals.We are looking for:1. Editors (PC)2. Videographers (PC)3. Cameraman4. Host(Arabic language is NOT required for any position)You will be able to participate in …

  • Deadline: 10 October 2010Residency ProgramEl Gouna Writers’ Residency was launched in February, 2010. El Gouna would host three sessions a year during the months of February, May and June. The length of each session is one month.During each session four to six writers will enjoy a complimentary stay full month stay at El Gouna. Wr…

  • Reporter / Translator, Islamic Finance, Arabic-NEW00001186DescriptionThomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative t…

  • Forex Market Correspondent, Egypt, Arabic-NEW00001187DescriptionThomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative techno…

  • Deadline: 30 October 2010The West Africa Journalists Association (WAJA) through its Capacity Building Project Monday August 30th launched the WAJA Excellence Awards 2010 on the theme “Investigative Journalism and Ethics” to promote ethical journalism, quality research, investigations; and to recognize and promote talent in journal…

  • Employer: Hindawi Publishing CorporationJob Title: Copy EditorLanguages: Excellent command of both written and spoken English.Country: EgyptDescription: 1. Proofreading the logo of the journal, volume and issue numbers, the title of the paper, the name of the authors, their addresses, and dates of receipt and revision. 2. Checking…

  • PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURERMedia StudiesVacancy no: FH/MS 3/2010Closing date: (Open until filled)Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Media Theory, including cinema, media management, representation, gender, diversity, history, monitoring and r…

  • Works of fiction written in English by a woman of any age or nationality and published as a book in the UK are eligible.Deadline: 15 October 2010The Orange Prize for FictionThe Orange Prize for Fiction celebrates excellence, originality and accessibility in women’s writing from throughout the world. The winner receives a cheque fo…

  • Deadline: 27 October 2010This is an exciting opportunity to have primary responsibility for the coordination of Commonwealth Writers’ Prize.The post is UK based.This is a 1 year contract (possibility of extension) with a basic annual salary of £29459 pa. The Commonwealth Foundation also offers a 15 % tax free gratuity at the end o…

  • Deadline: 17 October 2010Over the years, Total (E&P) Nigeria Limited has demonstrated high level of commitment towards the educational development of the Nigerian Students. This commitment has been demonstrated in several ways, one of which is the annual award of scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in secondary and Tertiar…

  • Deadline: 15 October 2010Faculty of the HumanitiesDepartment of Communication ScienceLecturer in Journalism – Ref.: HU1010-015Duties and responsibilities:· Teaching and learning in Journalism at undergraduate and honours levels.· Supervise research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.· Conduct research that leads to scientifi…

  • Deadline: 18 October 2010The inaugural festival celebrating female creative expression in visual art, film, literature, spoken word poetry, comedy, music, fashion, contemporary and modern dance will be held in Lilongwe, Malawi. For information and applications, contact cream.wita@gmail.com …

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