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IJNet offers journalism opportunities + resources in 8 languages. Also follow: @ICFJ @IJNetArabic @IJNetPortugues @IJNet_Russian @ijnetEs @IJNetPersian @IJNetfr

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📢 We’re excited to announce the launch of our new toolkit to help exiled media outlets make sense of the many challenges they face. Produced together with the Network of Exiled Media Outlets (NEMO), check it out here:
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Meet our newest Journalist of the Month @ahmermkhan ! At 28 years old, this independent Kashmiri journalist has already been nominated for an Emmy. Learn more about his work, challenges reporting in Kashmir and advice for young journalists. #JOTM
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Did you miss the @DowJones - #TruthBuzz webinar? Never fear. Anyone concerned with the use of WhatsApp to spread #misinformation can still catch @ICFJ ’s "A private affair: chat apps and journalism" here. #IJNetLive @craignewmark
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The @DowJones - #TruthBuzz webinar from @ICFJ explored research on how the nature of private messaging apps makes them the perfect place to spread misinformation, plus other considerations for journalists. #ICYMI - watch it here: #IJNetLive
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Journalists report on the world's most distressing, challenging events. Covering them can take a mental toll. We produced a 6-part podcast series on mental health & journalism to support. Check this and other resources out in our brand-new toolkit.
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Journos from #Nigeria : Work on your own investigative project w/ @tigereye_fdn 's program, led by @anasglobal !
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Why is the podcast @serial important for journalism? Because Sarah Koenig takes us through each step of the process: http://t.co/SBrWwWtvC0
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At the urging of her parents, @RGAMeyer pursued a degree in microbiology. When she dropped out to be a journalist, they forced her back to school to complete the degree. But she never became a doctor like they had hoped. Learn more about our #JOTM :
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Has IJNet helped you find a journalism fellowship, grant or award? You could be our next journalist of the month:
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We’re excited to announce our new #MediaEntrepreneurship Toolkit that includes tips, tools and case studies for entrepreneurs of all levels. You won’t want to miss this!
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Calling media innovators! @ICFJ is looking for #TruthBuzz Fellows in Brazil, India, Indonesia, Nigeria or the U.S. Your expertise can help newsrooms improve the reach and impact of their fact-checking. Apply by Apr. 29:
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Join @ranaayyub , @carolecadwalla , @caoilfhionnanna @kikimordi & @ICFJ ’s @JuliePosetti at London’s @FrontlineClub on March 25 to hear from women journalists fighting back against #onlineviolence - in partnership with @RSF_inter . Join IRL or online here:
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“They’re trying to immobilize independent journalism by messing with our heads, crippling us with fear and emptying our pockets,” said @rapplerdotcom Co-founder and Managing Editor @glendamgloria . Learn more about the cases against @mariaressa and Rappler:
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Today, we’re unveiling our new deep-dive toolkit on environmental reporting! 🌱 From covering major climate events to incorporating local perspectives, our resource package includes evergreen tips and case studies to support journalists on the beat.
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Collaboration can help journalists tell stories that may be difficult for one person to cover. Take a look at our toolkit to see some tips on how you can collaborate as well!
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You’ve probably heard of Filipino-American journalist @mariaressa , but it can be hard to follow the complicated legal battle she faces. Check out our explainer, which lays out the cases and gives background on press freedom in the Philippines.
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Pakistani journalist @amarguriro aims to uncover impacts of climate change on the daily lives of those around him. Read more about our newest #JournalistOfTheMonth
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Up until 2020, @fisayosoyombo had been working as a freelance journalist in Nigeria. He wanted to do more, however — specifically, raise a young generation of journalists looking to serve the public with critical, investigative reporting of their own.
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“They would be happy to hire women photographers, but they didn’t know where to find them.” Tired of this response from editors, photojournalist @dzalcman started @womenphotograph , a database of women photographers around the world.
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“Lies spread faster than facts, and lies laced with anger and hate, repeated a million times, become fact,” warns @mariaressa . Big Tech has enabled such mis- and disinfo to go unchecked, she says, and democracy and press freedom are suffering as a result:
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After the coronavirus pandemic struck her hometown in Uruguay, 17-year-old Milagros Costabel began her journey becoming a journalist. Her childhood dream quickly turned into reality, and her journey has just begun. Read more here: @mili_costabel
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Journalists! Transcribing interviews is can be daunting, so check out our video about tools to make it easier! #Journalism101Toolkit !
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🗳️ Our new Elections Reporting Toolkit, developed with @Chequeado and @factchequeado , is out now! 🗳️ We have guides on how to counter disinformation around elections, mind your digital security, cover election-related unrest, and much more:
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“When you're doing stories, you're trying to push for change and create awareness. Sometimes as a journalist, you can be an activist — and also be impartial and balanced,” said @Rosiewangui . Read about her work:
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When the newscycle is ever-changing, we want you to have access to the right tools. We’ve published tips on covering the pandemic, do’s & don’ts of reporting, innovative news products around the world + more. Find all our #COVID19 resources here:
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#Fellowship opportunity! Publishers, programmers, journalists and more can now apply for the 2020 Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowship from @niemanfdn . Fellows receive access to resources at @Harvard Deadline is Sept. 27.
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You might be good at writing articles, but what about grant proposals? Here are nine tips to improve your grant applications.
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Join a worldwide network of journalists and get tips + advice to grow your career! It's all in our Slack community:
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Journalists! Transcribing interviews is can be daunting, so check out our video about tools to make it easier! #Journalism101Toolkit
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“Lies spread faster than facts, and lies laced with anger and hate, repeated a million times, become fact,” warns @mariaressa . Big Tech has enabled such mis- and disinfo to go unchecked, she says, and democracy and press freedom are suffering as a result:
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Being a journalist requires more than great ideas and storytelling techniques, it requires the ability to promote your content and interact with readers online through social media. So what trends should you be ready for?
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#ONA16 journos: Check out these 14 free digital newsroom tools from the @ICFJKnight Fellows
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Meet our newest Journalist of the Month @ahmermkhan ! At 28 years old, this independent Kashmiri journalist has already been nominated for an Emmy. Learn more about his work, challenges reporting in Kashmir and advice for young journalists. #JOTM
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. @ICFJKnight Award winner @aristeguicnn spoke with us about how journos can stay safe from legal threats #icfjdinner
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At 27, #JOTM @RGAMeyer went back to school to pursue a degree in journalism and media studies after first obtaining a degree in microbiology. Today Meyer is a Ph.D. scholar, creating a hybrid form of journalism — merging academia and reporting:
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Young journos in Africa! Generation Africa, from @TRF and @gatesfoundation , is a six-day training that'll teach public speaking + presentation skills, social media tools and more to storytellers looking to change the global platform. Apply now!
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Meet our #JournalistoftheMonth Keletso Thobega! Growing up in Botswana, she witnessed unjust policies and discrimination against women in her community. She strives to make an impact by being the link between policymakers and ordinary people. Read more:
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African journalists interested in climate change reporting! ☀️ Apply now to attend a three-day, online training from @future_climate . The training will be conducted in English. Deadline is Sept. 21.
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All journalists are guilty of unconscious biases, but how can you begin to overcome them? These questions might help.
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Filipino-American journalist @mariaressa faces new criminal charges for cyber libel, intensifying the crackdown on her in the Philippines. Her legal battles are emblematic of press freedom’s global backslide, say international human rights defenders.
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Up until 2020, @fisayosoyombo had been working as a freelance journalist in Nigeria. He wanted to do more, however — specifically, raise a young generation of journalists looking to serve the public with critical, investigative reporting of their own.
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Thanks @HannahOjo , an @ICFJ #TruthBuzz Fellow in Nigeria, for sharing an update on her work for #FactCheckingDay . Hannah works to reach new audiences by sharing fact-checks in Pidgin English. #FactCheckIt
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What's it like to work at @snopes ? Editor @brooklynmarie describes her typical day:
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Are you a journalist who wants to report on gender equality and women’s empowerment? @pulitzercenter wants to fund your next story! Grants will provide up to US$5,000. Submit your proposal now!
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Know journalists who are changing lives through great reporting or innovative use of technology? Nominate them for the 2020 @ICFJKnight International Journalism Awards.
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It’s here!! 🎉 IJNet is getting an all-new website this fall with more journalism toolkits, trends and opportunities than ever. #ONA18 folks can get a sneak preview by stopping by the @ICFJ booth on the Midway from 12-5p.m. today
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“If we didn’t report about these cases, then nobody would know. This evidence of corruption needs to be saved,” @StevanOCCRP said about his work for @KRIKrs and @OCCRP . Learn more about his work and his advice for journalists in dangerous conditions:
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Are you a reporter or journalist with little to no experience in investigative journalism? @GIJN and @iMEdD_org are organizing a course to equip you with the skills necessary to navigate the intricacies of the beat and more. 📅Deadline: May 19
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105 institutions worldwide contribute to @Flickr 's The Commons — and it's growing: http://t.co/FnQ4VEDoeo http://t.co/EREC84H4Qs
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Do you hate transcribing interviews (doesn't everyone)? We sat down with the creators of @recordly_ , a new app that transcribes your interviews for you in minutes.
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Afghanistan is ranked 118 out of 180, according to @RSF ’s World Press Freedom Index. However, #JOTM , Baqer Ebrahimi continues to report. Read about his work and tips he has for staying safe in a challenging media scene.
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Journalist @RaihanaMaqbool reports in Kashmir — a disputed territory between Pakistan and India. Although she works in a conflict zone, her stories are about much more than conflict. Read about our #JournalistOfTheMonth :
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ATTN: Women journalists of all nationalities w/ 3+ years of experience! @IWMF is offering grants to support women journalists in their reporting projects & professional development opportunities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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You’re going to want to bookmark this. Our #Journalism101Toolkit has tips on pitching stories, writing headlines, transcribing interviews and more. Check it out:
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Do you live in a developing country and want to pursue postgrad studies in media? @DAAD_Germany is offering scholarships to attend a variety of universities in Germany. Deadlines vary.
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Journalists write to tell a story, and telling the stories of survivors of traumatic events can be powerful, moving and impactful. Here’s why putting your sources’ wellbeing first is important: #IJNeternal
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Journalists worldwide! 🌎 @RNTC , supported by @StudyinHolland , is offering scholarships for its online courses. Courses will discuss social change, disinformation, advocacy & more. Deadline: Dec. 29.
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Do you know of a journalism tool, app or resource that we haven’t covered? We’re accepting pitches! We pay our freelancers US$200 per article. Click for more on how to submit your story ideas to us:
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We're still accepting pitches! Write about new journalism tools, trends + tech for IJNet:
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Want to start a podcast? 🎤 Here’s your first step! Enroll in @utknightcenter ’s free, five-week online course on launching and growing a hit podcast. Registration is ongoing.
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Every journalist dreams that their investigative research would yield results. For @HannahOjo , this dream came true. Read about her investigation, supported by @Code4Africa : #impactAFRICA
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Plagiarism affects students just as it affects journalists. Make sure those papers you hand in are accurate and original using one of these tools. #Journalism101Toolkit
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Journalists worldwide can apply for @NPR ’s US$24,000 fellowship to cover important, underreported stories overseas: http://t.co/gfPTklh2A8
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Mainstream reporting about sex work bears the effects of centuries of stigmatization, which can harm people in the industry. How do you change the narrative? Here are some tips by @irispase , with input from @UmbrellaLane ’s community & Dr @AnastaciaRyan :
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Stevan Dojčinović has exposed corruption and crime by people in high places — from government ministers to mob bosses running international drug rings. See why @StevanOCCRP continues to hold the powerful accountable at our #ICFJDinner . @KRIKrs @OCCRP #ItTakesAJournalist
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By conducting investigations and reporting its findings, @fijnigeria has facilitated the recovery of over $150,000 for Nigerians, who have experienced bank-related issues. Read more on how this foundation is holding institutions accountable:
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“Knowledge is power, and that knowledge also doesn't have to take place in a classroom. Yes, ideally, sit down and get trained — that has a place, too. But if you are just starting now, do not let costs and rigidity stop you,” #JOTM @RGAMeyer said.
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Without the equal voice of women, there is no #pressfreedom . But women make up just 37% of bylines at major news organizations. This #WorldPressFreedomDay , we’re joining @IWMF to call for equal representation, encouraging everyone to #CheckYourBylines . #WPFD2020
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Freelancing is a difficult job, so what is it like doing it in a new city thousands of miles from your home? Our new series #FreelancingAbroad explores the lives of freelance journalists who have relocated to report.
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A recent decision by the #Philippines Court of Appeal to refuse to reconsider the criminal conviction of @mariaressa means jail could be imminent for the #NobelLaureate . This is the latest turn in a campaign of legal harassment lasting four years. (1/7)
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To make the #PanamaPapers story happen, @ICIJorg brought hundreds of journos together:
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