Next Journalism [2011-03-13] 

  • Deadline: 31 March 2011Wine writers are invited to enter the 3rd Annual South African Wine Writers Award.The award will be presented by the Franschhoek Wine Valley Tourist Association (FWVTA) at the Franschhoek Literary Festival in May this year.This award was initiated in 2009 as an acknowledgement to the art of wine writing in S…

  • The Franschhoek Literary Festival Opens May 13th (South Africa)

    Dates: 13 - 15 May 2011FLF 2011 will again celebrate the magic of words from 13 to 15 May with a gathering of over 90 authors, poets, editors, illustrators and chairpeople taking part in 70 events.With a continuing focus on good accessible writing and diversity, the many Southern African writers range from renowned to little-known…

  • Deadline: 30 May 2011UCT’s Centre for African Studies and its interdisciplinary postgraduate, peer-reviewed journal, postamble invite you to submit papers, photographic essays and book reviews that deal with what it means to ‘write’ about or from Africa.The theme can be interpreted in a number of ways. As a guide: we are looking f…

  • Deadline: 30 April 2011CALL FOR PAPERS: Transnational Laughter – Contemporary Film and TV Comedy across National BordersI am seeking proposals and contributions for a collection of original essays entitled Transnational Laughter: Contemporary Film and TV Comedy across National Borders. As the first edited volume of its kind, Trans…

  • The editors of African Affairs are pleased to offer the African Author Prize, to be awarded for the best article published in the journal by an author based in an African institution, or an African Ph.D student based in an overseas university. The prize is in recognition of excellent African scholarship, which often does not reach…

  • Deadline: 25 March 2011Fashion Editor - CosmopolitanLocation: Cape Town/JHB, WCLevel of Experience: SeniorPosition Summary:To develop the fashion strategy of Cosmopolitan and reinforce its position as a fashion authority in the South African market, increasing representation across designers and price points. To create a clear fas…

  • Deadline: 23 March 2011The Politician,a political magazine published by Moqhaka Publications, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for the following position:EditorRequirements:* Relevant degree or diploma in journalism or media studies (A postgraduate degree or diploma will be an added advantage…

  • Africa – ‘African local intellectuals’ strand – call for papersThe aim of this strand of the journal is to introduce and analyse texts – whether oral, manuscript or print – produced by authors outside the literary or academic mainstream. Such texts might include notebooks, diaries, letters, local works of history, philosophy or li…

  • Reply to: job-pzrwz-2273008157@craigslist.orgA prominent new style website catering to fashionable & uber-chic African-American women is launching in April, and we are seeking consistent and reliable freelance writers (with flair) to cover different facets of the fashion spectrum. We need writers in the following sections:- Beauty…

  • SABMiller, which has interests in 34 African countries, announced today that it will become a co-sponsor of the David Astor Journalism Awards Trust, the UK based charity which aims to promote, strengthen and support independent journalism in Africa.Established in 2006, the Trust runs an awards programme in East Africa, searching a…

  • City: BloemfonteinJob descriptionGathering sport news, doing interviews, re-angling stories, presenting soundbites and doing follow ups where necessary, while building an extensive contact network within the sport environment.Personal Skills/Attributeso Have a passion for journalism and an extensive general knowledge of especially…

  • Third Edition of Dh1 Million Etisalat Prize for Arabic Children's Literature

    The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) yesterday announced the launch of the third edition of the Eitsalat Prize for Arabic Children's Literature, on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF).The AED1 million Prize is awarded each year to the best Arabic children's book, with 50 percent of the prize …

  • Deadline: 31 March 2011THE JOMO KENYATTA FOUNDATIONEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESThe Jomo Kenyatta Foundation is a Company Limited by guarantee and having no share capital. It is a leading educational publisher established by the Government of Kenya in 1966 and mandated to advance education and knowledge through competitive publishing a…

  • Deadline: 1 April 2011Press Now is looking for an Editor in Chief for a media project in SomaliaPurpose of the jobPress Now runs a complex project for newsgathering, production and dissemination of journalistic programs for all Somali speaking areas, leading a network of Somali media outlets (radio, TV and internet). The project h…

  • Date: 26 March 2011Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pmLocation: Pen and Pages Bookstore, White House Plaza, Plot 79, Adetokunbo AdemolaEmerging poet, Awaal Gata, will take his turn in the spotlight during the March 26 edition of the Guest Writer Session, an initiative of the Abuja Writers’ Forum (AWF), by 4pm at the Pen and Pages Bookstore, Whi…

  • City: Cape TownJob descriptionProvide input at book list meetingsEnsure writing, research and copy editing is of high quality and standardWrite features in style, vocabulary and content with and understanding of the top end luxury market.Commissioning and compilingLiaison with Art director and have understanding of visual demands …

  • Deadling: 25 March 2011City: SandtonJob descriptionYOU magazine requires an entertainment editor based in the magazine's Johannesburg office.The ideal candidate:-Has excellent command of written and spoken English as a first language-Has at least three years' experience as a writer/reporter for newspapers/magazines and can show a …

  • Deadline: 25 March 2011Given its commitment to deepening and strengthening electoral processes and institutions in Nigeria through youth participation in the election process of the forthcoming April 2011 general elections, African Women and Youth Organization in partnership with Commonwealth Monitoring Team (CMT) proudly announce…

  • About usAnkara Press is devoted to publishing easy-to-read, purse-size romantic fiction titles with African settings, storylines and characters. We believe that one way to get young people reading is to introduce them to short, snazzy, fast-paced stories about the life they live or yearn to live. The stories will be engaging, and …

  • Ernest Gaines Award for African American Literary Excellence

    Deadline: 29 April 2011Submissions to the Gaines Award will be accepted February 1, 2011 through April 29, 2011 for books published in 2010.Criteria for submission (2011 Award):- Any work of fiction published in the U.S. during 2010.- The writer must be African-American.- The writer must be a U.S. citizen.- The Gaines award accept…

  • Deadline: 22 March 2011Address Scooters: City Bowl, Kloof St, Cape Town 8001, South AfricaLOCATION: TEAMtalk OFFICES – CAPE TOWNTEAMtalk media, publishers of the websites www.cricket365.com, www.golf365.com, www.football365.co.za, www.planetf1.com, www.planetrugby.com and www.extreme365.com, are looking for new recruits (Sports Wr…

  • Antwoord aan: Kimberly@POSHGLAM.comPOSHGLAM seeks fashion contributor to join team. Contributor will be responsible for contributing to the International column once a day and covering fashion and news for Johannesburg.About POSHGLAM:Launched in 2005, POSHGLAM covers events, trends, fashion happenings around the world and local in…

  • Writers/Bloggers:BLM is seeking a creative, highly motivated and well versed writers and bloggers. Contributors are expected to contribute on a weekly basis on an outlined editorial schedule provided by the Editor.You must submit a formal writing sample for consideration. Please send us any of your writing that is relative to topi…

  • IZIKO LESIZWE LOCHAZO-MAGAMA LESIXHOSAISIXHOSA NATIONAL LEXICOGRAPHY UNITIZiko leSizwe loChazo-magama lesiXhosa lizinze kwiYunivesithi yaseFort Hare eDikeni likhangelaUMHLELI (ASSOCIATE EDITOR)(umvuzo uwonke: R233,886 – R350,828)Iimfuneko zemfundo: Isidanga okanye isidanga seMastazi kwezolwimi, ezinxulumene nolwimi, isigama okanye…

  • Deadline: 30 June 2011Contemporary Issues in AfricaEditor: Professor Richard A. OlaniyanContemporary Issues in Africa is a 19-chapter book project that discusses contemporary problems in Africa and the contemporary forms of not-too-contemporary problems. So far, fourteen chapter contributions have been made. Contributors are sough…

  • Siemens Africa Profile Awards for Excellence in Science and Technology Journalism

    Deadline: 31 March 2011The Siemens Africa Profile Awards competition is an annual event which seeks to honour journalists who excel in the fields of science and technology reporting. Entries for the 2011 event are now open for work published in print, online or broadcast media. The closing date is 30 April 2011. The Awards Ceremon…

  • Deadline: 8 April 2011The fourth annual National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Journalism Fellowship will run from 6 - 10 June 2011. The NCAR Journalism Fellowship introduces journalists to atmospheric and Earth system sciences.In addition to visiting NCAR, journalists will spend a day with researchers at the U.S. Departm…

  • Location: Ikeja Lagos, NigeriaJob title: ReporterPosition Overview: The position holder will be required to contribute to the overall strategic objective of the company of bringing high quality television news content to the Nigerian and the world by collecting and analyzing facts about newsworthy events through interview, investi…

  • Department: News and Broadcast OperationsLocation: Ikeja Lagos, NigeriaJob title: Deputy Deputy News EditorPosition Overview: The immediate supervisor of the daily news programs, their content, daily production, production values and consistency of the daily news effort. The Deputy News Editor acts in the absence of the News edito…

  • The Arch and the Butterfly by Mohammed Achaari and The Doves’ Necklace by Raja Alem were announced as joint winners of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2011. This is the first time the Prize has been split between two novelists.Jonathan Taylor, the Prize’s Chair of Trustees, commented: “These are interesting times for Ar…

  • Reply to: job-qvfkj-2262688046@craigslist.orgThis is an great opportunity for travel and perspective piece writers.Our travel magazine, www.tourcompanyreviews.com offers readers a wide variety of travel related articles.First, check out the website. Click on the articles and see who are advertisers are. Find the travel magazine.Se…

  • The time has come where SAfrica Vibe has to expand.We're looking for witty, friendly, OUTGOING young male and females that love the entertainment world and that are always up-to-date with what is happening around you!The chosen ones(s) will be responsible for the following:• Gathering entertainment and celebrity news from across S…

  • Deadline: 30 April 2011Be included in the newest anthology, Tapestries of Faith: Black SLGBT Stories of Triumph, Family, Love & Healing. This project is a groundbreaking, inaugural collection of essays, commentary, poetry and spoken word edited by Ifalade Ta’Shia Asanti, Azaan Kamau & Jeffrey King.Essays, prose and poetry/spoken w…

  • Here are 14 writing contests, careers, calls for submissions, and other opportunities for African writers with submissions or applications due on the 14th / 15th of March, 2011:Shortlist Announced for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2011 03/14/201114th Time of the Writer (South Africa) 03/14/2011The South Africa Center …

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