Next Journalism [2010-11-28] 

  • Décor Editor - Tuis and HomeWe are looking for an experienced person to fill this challenging position at our Cape Town office.Responsibilities include:• Conceptualizing and writing décor articles of a high standard and in keeping with the magazines' style• Keeping abreast of national and international décor trends• Sourcing, fetc…

  • We have a large translation project of about 190 000 words of Islamic learning materials (books).The original texts are in English and we want them to be translated into:1. Amharic2. Urdu3. Tagalog4. Mandarin (simplified Chinese)We will request you to translate a one-page text once your application is approved.Please, include the …

  • Blog writer - EastProperty Company is looking for a full time article writer. Must write about repo properties/repo cars and other topics. Must have a minimum of 6 months experience. 4000-6500pm, immediately available. Send CV’s to ilze@myroof.co.zaContact Number: 0861722277Salary Info: R4500.00 - R6000.00 …

  • Deadline: 22 April 2011THE ACCRA CONFERENCE 17th -19th AUGUST 2011: The Africa Media & Democracy Conference invites papers for its annual Africa Media and Democracy Conference, to be held from 17th -19th August 2011, Accra – Ghana. The theme for the Conference is: “Media & Democracy towards sustainable stability.”.BACKGROUND: Afri…

  • Deadline: 10 December 2010EDITORRegion: Gauteng - JohannesburgMove Magazine, has a vacancy for a dynamic and exceptional Editor. The successful candidate will be based in the Johannesburg offices of Thought24, a division of Media24. The Editor will report directly to the Publisher of Thought24.Given the employment equity policy of…

  • Deadline: 11 January 201118-19 August 2011, University for Development Studies, GhanaTheme:Endogenous Knowledge, Education and Research as a Challenge to Higher Education and Development in Africa: Theoretical Perspectives, Pragmatic Responses, Practical ChallengesVenue:UDS International Conference Centre, Tamale, GhanaPreambleThe…

  • Call for Submissions/ Participation: 4th Annual Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival (California)

    Deadline: 14 February 20114th Annual Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival (TM)June 11-12, 2011Japanese American National Museum369 East 1st StreetLos Angeles, CAThe Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival is a non-competitive, annual arts festival dedicated to sharing and nurturing storytelling of the Mixed experience. The Mixed expe…

  • Deadline: 10 December 2010eLearning Africa is the premier gathering place for all experts and stakeholders engaged or interested in ICT-based education, training and development on the African continent. Everyone concerned with eLearning in Africa is welcome to share and learn. We encourage practitioners and academics engaged in a…

  • Job descriptionCompile and present Afrikaans news bulletinsSub edit reporters' workDelegate assignments to reporting poolSupervise, train and develop reportersClose co-operation and co-ordination with Johannesburg bureau and programming departmentsSet a comprehensive news diary and follow up on the diaryEnsure the generation of su…

  • Africa Alternatives InternshipInternational Rivers is a non-profit advocacy and analysis organization based in Berkeley, California, and with staff and consultants working in the Brazil, China, Laos, Thailand, and Switzerland. International Rivers supports communities around the world in protecting their rivers and rights. We work…

  • Deadline: 15 January 2011This competition is open to writers of African origin – either those born in Africa, those whose parents are African or those who are a national of an African country – over the age of 16 as at the closing date (15 January 2011). Entrants must not be employees of the BBC or BBC World Service Trust, anyone …

  • Freelance Journalist - Durban needed for new rugby newspaper in Durban. Excellent writing and communication skills essential.Own car & camera. Will liaise with the Sharks, schools and rugby clubs. Salary negotiable.Contact Number: 0725821352Salary Info: R2000.00 - R5000.00Company: Cento Sport …

  • Deadline: 9 December 2010Calls for Submission for Language/Place Blog CarnivalJoin the Language/Place blog carnival which features over 20 bloggers/writers from around the world in its November edition. To participate in the December edition, contribute a post from your blog archive or put together a new entry that revolves around…

  • Date: 4 December 2010 (walk-in interview)So, you think you can write?The team at RedSTRAT (owner of Y! Magazine and www.ynaija.com) is searching for interns in its creative department.Working with RedSTRAT opens you up to exciting opportunities and networks. You also get an appropriate outburst for your creative passion, personal …

  • Deadline: 15 February 2011Call for Contributions for the Book: Language, Creativity and Interaction in Home VideosLanguage, Creativity and Interaction in Home Videos is the third volume of the project, Languages, Literatures and Cultures: A Compendium. It considers the home video medium as a site for the synthesis of events, ingen…

  • Deadline: 14 January 2011Submit your essay today to compete in the NCBS Annual Student Essay Competition! Winners will be recognized at the Student Luncheon.UNDERGRADUATE WINNERS:1st Place - $350.002nd Place - $250.003rd Place - $125.00GRADUATE WINNERS:1st Place - $450.002nd Place - $350.003rd Place - $225.00ESSAY GUIDELINES:* Ess…

  • Deadline: 5 December 2010Entries are invited for an Anthology of Poems on the Fifty years of Nigeria’s independence and nationhood to be published by Aboki Publishers.Postal Address:Tartule TijahDepartment of Languages & LinguisticsBenue State UniversityMakurdi.Email: tartijah@yahoo.com …

  • Address: Scarborough, South AfricaBased in Scarborough, SafariNow.com is looking for a thorough proofreader/copy-editor with high attention to detail to work on new establishments’ webpages. This candidate must be able to operate under pressure, be driven and have very good attention to detail. The role involves structuring the En…

  • Deadline: 5 December 2010A Reporter needed urgentlyCompany : A New Publishing HouseEmployment Type : Temporary/Contract/ProjectJob Description : We are looking for a result-oriented individual who is a committed to work as a reporter for a new business magazine. We seek to employ a reporter with a knack for getting exclusive and t…

  • Region: Western Cape - Cape TownPOST TITLE: Web editor: VolksbladVolksblad.com, based in Bloemfontein, has a position available for a web editor.Duties•Supervising compilation of relevant news stories for the website•Editorial quality on website•Managing proportions with published newspaper•Close cooperation with Volksblad editor …

  • Deadline: 6 February 2011Amazon.com, along with Penguin Group (USA) and CreateSpace, is pleased to announce the fourth annual Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, the international competition seeking the next popular novel. The competition will once again award two grand prizes: one for General Fiction and one for Young Adult Fiction…

  • Dare: 4 December 2010You’re invited!What? WABO’s 30th Anniversary CelebrationWhere? Alliance Française, GaboroneTime? 6 pmThis year marks the 30th anniversary of the Writers Association of Botswana and WABO will be holding a celebration to launch the 30th Anniversary Issue of our literary journal Mahube. The issue includes both po…

  • Deadline: 1 - 4 December 2010When: Wednesday, December 01Repeat: 2 days Until Dec 04 2010Event descriptionLola Kenya Screen Critical Writing and Creative Documentary Film WorkshopsLola Kenya Screen, PCEA Enchoro Emuny Church compound, Ngong Hills town, 22 km from Nairobi CBDPresented in the framework of the pan African Cinetoile A…

  • Deadline: 31 December 2010The UNEP Young Environmental Journalist Award is open to print, broadcast and online journalists who have reported on environmental issues in 2010.This could include a radio report on a local sustainable development project, a news article on pollution or a television report on the effects of climate chan…

  • I require research and ghostwriting on specific sub topics within the topic ''Holidays to Egypt''.All information sources need to be recorded.I have partially written the ebook already however it needs more content. I will provide exact details on what I'd like written about and the level of detail required. Some examples of topic…

  • Job descriptionSun Circle Publishers (Pty) Ltd is looking for a committed, dynamic and experienced journalist for its Screen Africa monthly trade print publication, Website & Weekly e-newsletter. The successful applicant must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in magazines/newspapers (preferably in B2B), and should be an excell…

  • JournalistTwo journalists needed by a multinational tourism company located in El Zamalek.Requirement: excellent English, computer skills, must be active, have a minimum of 6 years experience in tourism-related jobs and advertising.Salary negotiable.E-mail m.gamal@premiermanpower.com …

  • Online CopywriterRemuneration: R7000 - R12000 per month cost to companyType: Contract 6 monthsJob descriptionClickMaven is looking for a copywriter / article writer with an interest in the internet and marketing. An opportunity exists to generate content (articles and copy) for our clients and internal projects.Company Description…

  • Deadline: 31 December 2010Book working title: “Global Migration and Remittances during the Financial Crisis and Beyond”To be published by the World Bank in Spring 2011Edited by Ibrahim Sirkeci, Jeffrey H. Cohen, and Dilip RathaThis book aims to explore and examine near-term and long-term impacts of the global financial crisis on g…

  • Deadline: 2 January 2010Company: THE WASHINGTON INFORMERPosition: WEB EDITOR / FREELANCE WRITERSLocation: WASHINGTON, District of ColumbiaDescription:The Washington Informer, D.C.'s number one source for African-American community news and information, has an immediate employment opportunity for a part-time Web Editor to update co…

  • Languages: French to ArabicJob description:I have a six-page job from French into Arabic. The text is of legal nature. Six pages, hard copy. It pays 0.05 USD per target word payable upon receipt via Moneybookers or Paypal.Budget and payment details:Budget information for this job is restricted to those who meet the requirements of…

  • I need a very good copywriter who has extensive experience in Travel Writing to build quality web contents for my GHANA travel website.* Topics would be provided once job is awarded and will include Ghana festivals, Business, Culture and anything Ghanaian that readers and tourists want to know.* Contents should be unique and would…

  • Online Editor/ Journalist Job Vacancy in Johannesburg for Professions - Media/PhotographyCareer DetailsOnline Editor/ Journalist - HoughtonPublication requires junior to mid-level online editor with a passion for digital communications and journalism. Excellent grasp of the English language and image editing skills essential. IT k…

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