Next Journalism [2010-11-21

  • Deadline: 25 February 2011Arabic Literature and Science ConferenceMay 25, 2011 – May 27, 2011Venue: WroclawCountry: PolandOrganiser: University of WroclawE-mail: arabicliteratureandscience@gmail.comThe goal of the conference is to examine and discuss the development of the Arabic literature laid down from the 6th to 21th century a…

  • Deadline: 20 December 2010We welcome submissions of poetry, fiction (short fiction or excerpts of longer works), drama as well as certain categories of nonfiction—memoir, despatch, and the occasional essay on literature or translation. For the moment, we only consider work translated into English.There are four exceptions to this …

  • Groundbreaking New Book: The Poets Laureate Anthology

    The first anthology to gather poems by the forty-three poets laureate of the United States. As a record of poetry, The Poets Laureate Anthology is groundbreaking, charting the course of American poetry over the last seventy-five years, while being, at the same time, a pleasure to read, full of some of the world’s best-known poems …

  • Date: 27 November 2010Location: Pen and Pages Bookstore, White House Plaza, Plot 79, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse 2Two emerging writers, Sumaila Umaisha and Ifeyinwa Omalicha, will feature at the 28th edition of the Abuja Writers’ Forum’s Guest Writer Session, which holds on November 27 by 4pm at the Pen and Pages Bookstore, …

  • Remuneration: R20000 - R25000 per month basic salaryProvince: GautengJob descriptionOur client a leading South African multi-media magazine Publisher, Conference and Exhibition company focused on Building Services, Building Design and Mining Industry sectors is Looking for an editor to manage the specific editorial of publications…

  • I'm looking for a professional Arabic to Greek translator. Please, send me your cvs at: aboukhadijah@yahoo.com. The project is from Arabic to Greek (10,000 words). …

  • Deadline: 27 November 2010We are in need of a Translator for a 2000 words of English in to Oromo. Mail us ASAP.Rate: 0.05 USD / WordSubmission time: 27th of November (EOD).Payment: Within 28 Days from Invoicing Date via PayPal.Arijit Kumar DeMail ID: sonamoni1981@gmal.com, info@tran-solution.netPayment: 0.05 USD per word …

  • Magazine EditorCore PublicationsWe are looking to hire a magazine editor with the following skills:-researching and reviewing skills: you’ll spend a lot of times cruising the streets checking out restaurants, stores, cafes, galleries and basically any random hole in the wall. you got to have an inquisitive mind and lots of energy …

  • Deadline: 31 January 2011First place award: £100& Publication for 8 shortlisted storiesCompetition Guidelines:Deadlines: Entries close - 31st January, 2011. Winners announced - 4th April, 2011.Stories must be previously unpublished (and must not be available on any blogs or publicly accessible online repositories).Stories must be …

  • Are you in need of getting your creative juices flowing????Do you see yourself as a FEATURE WRITER for a creative publication invested in a target market for young and vibrant south Africans?Calling all kinds of writers with and without experience. One who is able to think out of and beyond the box,by coming up with fresh ideas fo…

  • Job descriptionAfrica investor (Ai) magazine is offering a four-month editorial internship opportunity, with a view to possible permanent employment, to a talented, young journalist looking to further his/her writing skills and knowledge of the media industry. The applicant must already have completed a diploma/degree in journalis…

  • Date: 27 November 2010Multi-award winning poet and academician, Dr. Musa Idris Okpanachi will be the Guest Writer at the November 2010 monthly Guest Writer’s Session of Association of Nigerian Authors, Abuja Chapter which is schedule to hold on Saturday 27th November 2010.Okpanachi who hails from Kogi state is a long serving membe…

  • (Note: inquire if job is still open. The job ad on jobspace.com listed this with Nov. 28, 2010 expiry)We are an online music magazine, focusing specifically on high quality South African music from indie rock to kwaito, from electro to metal.We are looking for 6 people from around the country who would like to contribute articles …

  • Deadline: 27 January 2011This year, the competition will recognise excellence in the following categories:* Arts & Culture Award* Digital Journalism Award* Economics & Business Award* Environment Award* Free Press Africa Award* The HIV/AIDS Reporting Award* Mohamed Amin Photographic Award* MSD Health & Medical Award* Print General…

  • A leading International mining and exploration company seeks a writer to work in the reporting and media division. The person should have a passion for writing. This is an initial 6 – 12 month contacting role. Individuals will be based in Sandton, but must be willing to travel in Southern Africa (Mostly SA) to visit mining operati…

  • Homes Kenya Magazine is looking for the following person.Sub Editor* The incumbent should have ability to develop stories or content ideas, considering reader and audience appeal.* ability to reach deadlines.* ability to carry out interviews.* confer with the management on editorials and emphasis of developing new stories.* overse…

  • Deadline: 15 January 2011Zanzibar Indian Ocean Research Institute (ZIORI) and the Research Network on 'The Indian Ocean as Visionary Area: Post-Multiculturalist Approaches to the Study of Culture and Globalisation'Call for abstractsWorkshop on 'Development, Geopolitics and Cultural Exchange in the Indian Ocean'Conveners: Abdul She…

  • Deadline: 15 January 2011Editors: Angel David Nieves, Ph.D. & Marla L. Jaksch, Ph.D.The editors seek abstracts (1,000-1,500 words) including critical engagements with film, video, performance, art, music, museums, archives, websites for inclusion in an edited volume on the complex intersections of heritage, development and digital…

  • Deadline: 1 December 2010The Star, Kenya’s fastest growing newspaper, is looking for an editor of its daily Society pages.The right candidate will be smart, socially well-connected, hardworking and imaginative with some newspaper or magazine experience.He or she will be expected to personally attend or organise coverage of all key…

  • Deadline: 10 December 2010Job DescriptionThe Department of Linguistics currently has a vacancy in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics for a suitably qualified candidate at the level of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer who can contribute to research, teaching and administration. The Department has strengths in the areas of multilingualism, soc…

  • Job descriptionContribute to the learning materials development process, using your knowledge of publishing production processes and the broader educational context.Assess manuscripts for publishability (ensure that the manuscript meets publishing production standards).Manage a portfolio of products efficiently, according to agree…

  • Content Editor, Northern Suburbs, Market RelatedUtilize your 5 years on-line writing experience by being responsible and accountable for the coherent messaging of all the online portals as well as the social media sites.The following is essential:Relevant tertiary qualificationPortal and mobile SEO experienceExposure to SCRUM meth…

  • Job descriptionMain responsibility is to sub-edit all copy for publication, ensuring that it is in the correct style and tone and is factually and grammatically correct.Key duties, amongst other, include localising copy where necessary, trimming copy to fit layouts, writing captions and checking credits whilst adhering to strict p…

  • 2 X 500 word articles are required on dating in South Africa. One will be on general dating and the other on adult dating. The content is intended for the home pages of of two dating review sites.If you are a serious, professional article writer who is running a business and wants to work, we would love to hear from you. Our requi…

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