Next Journalism [2011-02-27] 

  • Reply to: admin@mrembo.netMrembo is a website that aims to cater for the fashion, beauty, health and relationship issues for the Black college lady. Writers are needed to write articles that will not only appeal to this demographic but capture them as well. The writers should preferably be between the ages of 20 – 35 years with so…

  • New Book: "There is a Place" Poetry Anthology (South Africa)

    There is a Place is a riveting collection of poems by ten fertile wordsmiths anchored to the Northern Cape, either as residents or observers. In this slim volume edited by Vonani Bila, the stunning poets seem to concur that the gaping big hole in Kimberley is a painful site that reminds the poor and working class communities of So…

  • Deadline: 5 - 25 March 2011Locations: Meditterainee (Mar.5), Aliance Francaise (Mar.11, 25), Morija (Mar.19)Ba re Literary Festival launches in Lesotho with a month long literature fest, hosting some of the prominent writters of our time, the likes of Nt. Keorapetse Kgosithsile, Kgafela oa Magogodi, Lesego Rampolokeng, Lesedi Mokh…

  • City: RivoniaJob description:3S Media, one of southern Africa's largest B2B publishing houses, has a permanent vacancy available for a chief sub-editor.The successful candidate will be required to:• Perform sub-editing and proofreading on the publications and other products in our stable• Manage the workflow through the sub-editin…

  • Mwanamugimu Essay Contest on Africa (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority - USA)

    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's The Mwanamugimu Essay contest's primary goal is to provide an opportunity for students to increase their knowledge of the historical and contemporary development of Africa. Its objectives are to provide the target population with opportunities that (1) allow structured ways to learn about Africa; (2) hei…

  • City: SandtonAREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYCopy-edit and rewrite copy1. Rewrite all non-creative features to conform to provide excellent editorial content2. Edit copy for length, context, style and structure.3. Check original copy to ensure spirit/tone of original is not lost.4. Ensure that copy adheres to style guide at all times.5. Co…

  • Deadline: 16 March 2011Address: Southern SuburbsWe are urgently looking for Cape Town-based Publishers and Editors, with sound publishing/ editing experience gained in the book publishing sector, for our international client. Sound project management skills and excellent attention to detail is essential.Please forward your updated…

  • Deadline: 27 April 2011The fifth edition of the creative writing workshop organized by Farafina Trust, is scheduled to hold between June 23 to July 2 2011 in Lagos. Award-winning writer and Farafina author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will be teaching alongside Kenyan writer, Binyavanga Wainaina. The workshop, sponsored by Nigerian B…

  • Deadline: 27 March 2011The Poetry Projection Project: A WritersCorps Film EventScreenings: April 16 and 19, 2011The Poetry Projection Project is a new video contest held by WritersCorps, an award-winning creative writing program for youth. WritersCorps calls on filmmakers and video artists of all ages to create work based on selec…

  • Monthly Essay CompetitionSo, you think you can write, or you believe you are a good writer, but nobody knows you. On the other hand, you simply want to expose yourself through your writing skills.Well, here’s your chance.At Jacetcards.com, we have decided to post random essay topics that are related to telecommunications, business…

  • “Cameroonechoes” is an online magazine portal created to provide publishing opportunities to both accomplished, upcoming writers and journalists. To increase Cameroon’s online presence by providing a forum for the sharing and discussion of topics related to Cameroon and Africa, ranging from Fashion, Music, Life&Style, Culture and …

  • Call for Entries: 2011 Focus Features’ Africa First (Film) Program

    Deadline: 22 August 20112011 ENTRY PERIOD FOR FOCUS FEATURES’ AFRICA FIRST PROGRAM TO COMMENCE MAY 16th; $10,000 IN FINANCING APIECE EARMARKED FOR NEW FILMMAKERSFocus Features will accept entries for its Africa First Program – entering its fourth year – beginning Monday, May 16th and continuing through Monday, August 22nd. Focus C…

  • Deadline: 31 March 2011The award continues with the support of EU member states. A new venue and date of the ceremony will be announced in due course. The deadline for submissions of manuscripts is extended to 31 March 2011. All the benefits, prize money and partnership with Exclusive Books Homebru promotion, of the award will con…

  • Read for Read Anthology Writing Competition for East Africa Charity

    Deadline: 29 April 2011READ International, a student-led educational charity that distributes textbooks to secondary schools in East Africa, is delighted to announce the official launch of the 2011 Read for READ Anthology Competition, on World Book Day, 3rd March.The Read for READ Anthology 2011 is a unique short story competition…

  • Deadline: 10 March 2011Editor: Plascon SPACESCape TownNew Media Publishing is looking for an exceptional freelance editor with experience in Decor and who understands digital. Are you passionate about magazine publishing? Are you an innovative thinker and a natural leader with the commitment and knowledge needed to develop a succe…

  • Energy of Word Award for Best Energy Coverage Open to Journalists Worldwide

    Deadline: 20 March 2011Journalists and their media organisations around the world are invited to submit entries for the Global Energy Prize's Energy of Word award at http://www.globalenergyprize.org/en/request/pen/new. The prize is open to writers who submit published work in any language which tells a captivating and illuminating…

  • Announcement of overall winners: 21 May 2011The Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, internationally recognised for promoting ground-breaking works of fiction from across the globe, has announced an eclectic mix of writers from the four regions of the Commonwealth who will be heading to the final stages of the competition at Sydney Writer…

  • Deadline: 1 September 2011 (from 1 March 2011)CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS “Boundaries & Borders”The WOC Writers’ Community’s Editorial Committee invites you to submit your best Writing or Artwork for possible inclusion in the Women of Color’s Anthology - Boundaries & Borders!We’re Seeking a Diversity of Voices, in all Genre, from ALL WOC…

  • Deadline: 15 September (North America), 20 September (UK)The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, established in 1978, is given annually to recognize women who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. The Prize is administered in Houston, London and New York by a board of directors who choose six Judges …

  • Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces its 5th Year Winners

    The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the most prestigious and well-funded prizes in the Arab World, announced its winners for the year (2010-2011) .The winners were named in five distinct categories, while four other categories were withheld for this year.The announcement of winners came after discussions at large between the Award…

  • Deadline: 1 December 2011Book Submission Information and Directions* Review the Eligibility and Exclusions of the Selection Process before submitting titles1. Send three (3) copies of each title to the ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services. Include one for each submitted title (check back for updated form).2. Send one copy…

  • Deadline: 5 March 2011Participate in the 2011 Black Marriage Day Essay Contest and you could win $50.00.Tell us what you think a great marriage looks like. Share your ideas, your thoughts, your interpretation, and your beliefs about love, marriage and family in at least 250 words. Be a voice for your generation. What couples do yo…

  • Call for Submissions: "The Habitat Issue" of Klorofyl, an Online Literary and Art Magazine (Nigeria)

    Call for Submissions1. Blog: You may contribute to this blog. Please keep the pieces short and witty, writing crisp and directed, with catchy captions. Photo input should be no more than 700 kb. Further guidelines are found below, in the magazine submissions section.2. Magazine: Klorofyl, an online literary, art and lifestyle maga…

  • TNJ.com an African American professional and entrepreneurs oriented website is seeking freelance writers to write about business related topics as it pertain to Black businessThe ideal candidate must have good writing skills, good work ethics, intellectual curiosity, the ability to research a story and include sources with links, …

  • Deadline: 4 March 2011Sponsor: The Denton County alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.Theme: “Dear Mr. President” essays about the state of black males and what issues are affecting them.Eligibility: Black males ages 12 to 18. The writer must either live or attend school in Denton County.Rules and Prizes: Essays must …

  • Deadline: 4 March 2011Media 24 Koerante se gesamentlike redaksies het 'n vakature vir 'n Nasionale Boekeredakteur wat 'n gesaghebbende nasionale boekeblad vir Beeld, Die Burger en Volksblad kan saamstel en verwante boeke-inhoud vir die drie dagblaaie lewer.Kernprestasie-areasBly op hoogte van nuus op letterkundige gebied;Skryf keu…

  • Deadline: 15 March 2011In kick starting the year 2011, The African Women’s Journal, the African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) signature publication- will focus on thefirst priority theme of the African Women’s Decade (2010-2020): Health, Maternal Mortality and HIV&AIDS. The Journal will specifically focus …

  • Winners of the Anna Lindh Award for Arabic Children's Book Announced

    The Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation has officially announced the results of the first regional competition for “The Best Fiction Book for Children with Special Needs.” The Fourteen Books selected this year tackle a range of disabilities from visual impairment to mental disability through the medium of fiction in an inform…

  • Deadline: 16 March 2011 (Korea)Before making an application you should visit the local British Embassy or High Commission or British Council office website, where any details about how the scheme will run locally will soon be published; including if the Chevening programme is running in your country, any local guidance or criteria…

  • Deadline: 1 May 2011The Jerusalem International Film LabThe Sam Spiegel Film & Television School-Jerusalem, founded by the Israeli Ministry of Education and Culture and the Jerusalem Foundation, has initiated an international film lab to foster the writing of full-length feature films by the world’s most promising talents. The lab…

  • Deadline: 4 March 2011Location: Western CapeEditorial Assistant/Writer Position available for energetic, self-driven individual with excellent writing and editing skills.Reporting to Editor, assisting in sourcing and writing of articles, editing and proofreading, layout of magazines, etc.Be comfortable working under pressure, meet…

  • Address: Cape Town, South AfricaI require an english student or teacher to edit my dissertation. The paper is approximately 25000 words long. Editing involves the following:1. Ensuring that repetitive statements are not made through out the paper2. English langauge usage, spelling etc.3. Table and Figure refrencing is correctPleas…

  • Spotlight Atlanta magazine is a new luxury lifestyle magazine for African Americans in the Atlanta area. We are looking for writers for our print magazine as well as online magazine. If you are interested please email us at spotlightatlantamagzine@gmail.com. The magazine comes out in May, we are looking for the following types of …

  • Call for Submissions: Women of Color's Anthology "Boundaries & Borders" 03/01/2011Call for Submissions: Saraba Literary Magazine Issue 8 (Nigeria/ Africa-wide) 03/01/20112011 Commonwealth Short Story Competition 03/01/2011Call for Pitches: Student Journalists Wanted at UPIU.com ($100 per article) 03/01/2011Call for Articles: The A…

  • Data Editor - JohannesburgThe RoleBloomberg News is seeking an editor to join our News Data team in our Johannesburg office to expand current and build new data coverage of economics, commodities and energy on the African continent. The person in this role will extract data from various sources under real-time deadline pressure an…

  • Analyst/Reporter - South AfricaJob Requisition Number: 28795The RoleBloomberg News is seeking an Analyst/Reporter to be based in South Africa in either our Cape Town or Johannesburg bureaus.The person in this role will be responsible for providing on-the-spot, concise written reports on breaking mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, ear…

  • City: Cape TownEditor - Media24: Women's MagazinesMedia24's women's magazines division requires a dynamic magazine professional with a passion for health and fitness for the editorship of SHAPE magazine - one of South Africa's leading health, wellness and fitness magazines. The successful candidate will be based in Cape Town and r…

  • Deadlines:Publication Date: February 15thSubmit by December 31stPublication Date: May 15thSubmit by March 31stPublication Date: August 15thSubmit by June 30thPublication Date: November 15thSubmit by September 30thSubmission GuidelinesPoems: Submit up to 6 poems on any subject of 60 lines or less, or a long poem up to 200 lines plu…

  • StoryTime: Weekly new fiction by African WritersSubmission Guidelines:We welcome all African Writers (writers born in Africa, or having domiciled in for over 10 years, and/or holding citizenship in an African country) to submit, in all fiction genres. The story must be an Original work, nothing that infringes the copyright of, or …

  • I have a book (collection of articles) written in Arabic that needs to be translated (only selected chapters ) into English.I am seeking a reliable person that would/is:1) Experienced in translation (no beginners/trials please) & specifically from Arabic to English2) Apply copywriting skills and has done editing and proof reading3…