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BBC NEWS KOMLA DUMOR AWARD 2025

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Application Dealine: 11.59 pm GMT, 20th March 2025

LOCATION: England

In the 10th year, the BBC News Komla Dumor Award will be made to an outstanding individual living and working in Africa, who combines strong journalism skills, on-air flair, and an exceptional talent in telling African stories with the ambition and potential to become a star of the future. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To apply for this prestigious award, you must be currently living and working as a journalist in Africa. 

You must also have the following skills and experience: 

Excellent journalism skills, including in digital and social media

Broadcasting experience is preferable

An excellent broadcasting personality, voice and strong presenting skills with the ability to perform at the microphone and in front of the camera with flair

The ability to identify and pitch a strong original African story idea, aligned to the BBC editorial guidelines http://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines/ 

Wide and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the African continent, including politics, business, culture, history and sport

Fluency in English as a first or equivalent language

You must provide the BBC with your name, email and postal address if you wish to enter for this award. 

The BBC will only ever use your personal details for the purposes of administering this award, and will not publish them or provide them to anyone without your permission. 

The deadline for receiving entries for the award is final. This is 23.59 hours (GMT) on 20th March 2025. No entries received after this date will be considered. 

The BBC will not be liable for any costs incurred in the application process for this award. 

The BBC does not accept any responsibility for late or lost entries. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. No responsibility is accepted for incomplete entries or entries made fraudulently. 

This award is not open to employees of the BBC, any person directly involved in the BBC or the running of the competition. 

BENEFIT:

Salary: The BBC will pay for the winner’s flights to and from the UK and for their visa. We will also arrange and pay for the winner’s accommodation in London during their placement. The winner will receive a basic journalist salary during the three months in London (tax and deductions will be made as appropriate).
Contract type: Three-month fixed term contract 
Location: Office Base in London

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TARBELL AI FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR EARLY-CAREER JOURNALISTS GLOBALLY

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Application Deadline: February 28th, 2025, at 11:59 PM Anywhere on Earth.

LOCATION: USA

The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year program for early-career journalists interested in covering artificial intelligence. Fellows secure a 9-month placement at a major newsroom, participate in a 10-week study group covering AI governance & technical fundamentals, and attend a week-long journalism summit in San Francisco. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The fellowship is designed to support those early in their journalism career, i.e. with 0-5 years relevant experience. We welcome applications from mid-career professionals hoping to transition to a career in journalism. You may still apply if you have 5+ years of journalism experience, however you are somewhat less likely to be accepted.

There is no age limit for applying.

They support early-career journalists from around the globe. However, they strongly encourage fellows to move to international journalism hubs for the duration of this fellowship. They expect this to accelerate fellows’ careers and will give preferential treatment to those willing to do this. They may be able to provide office space in hubs such as London and New York.

BENEFIT:

Fellows receive a stipend of up to $50,000 depending on location and personal circumstances.

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