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IJNet offers journalism opportunities + resources in 8 languages. Also follow: @ICFJ @IJNetArabic @IJNetPortugues @IJNet_Russian @ijnetEs @IJNetPersian @IJNetfr
Washington, D.C.
Joined October 2008
📢 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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Does your newsroom use private messaging apps? What ethical and privacy concerns should you have? . Find the answer to those questions and more in the @DowJones-#TruthBuzz webinar from @ICFJ. #IJNetLive.
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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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In January 2020, @SolomonSerwanjj and Raymond Mujuni launched @AfricanIIJ in Uganda, to provide African investigative reporters with funding for stories, training opportunities and the chance to collaborate with other reporters: .
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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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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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✨Training opportunity✨ .@tigereyefound is seeking early to mid-level investigative journalists in #Nigeria to be a part of its five-day training program. 🗓️ Deadline: Feb. 16.
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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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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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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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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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As journalists flee Afghanistan, @Samiullah_mahdi warns that soon only Taliban-run news outlets will remain in the country. Read more from our webinar on the crisis independent media now faces in Afghanistan:
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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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Following a report by @cecibelr, published by @saludconlupa, authorities in El Salvador fired an official & launched a probe into govt contracts awarded during the #COVID19 pandemic. Here’s how she carried out her investigation:
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The @NYT decided journalists should know the basics of data journalism, so they designed a course for their staff. Now, those course materials are available to anyone. (Via @NiemanLab).
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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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The @NYT decided journalists should know the basics of data journalism, so they designed a course for their staff. Now, those course materials are available to anyone. (Via @NiemanLab).
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A new @ICFJ report details a “very 21st century storm” of online violence against @mariaressa. It’s one “where facts wither and democracies teeter,” say researchers @julieposetti, @dianamaynard + @kbontcheva. #IWD2021 #JournalistsToo.
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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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This year’s recipient of the @ICFJ Knight Trailblazer Award, Roman Anin, has spent more than a decade digging through financial records to expose corruption in Russia. Now, he’s launched @istories_media to continue this important work. #ICFJawards .
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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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Open source intelligence can help investigative journalists reveal crimes that governments and armed groups want hidden. Watch our recent Forum session with @Bellingcat to learn key tools and techniques:
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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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Following a report by @cecibelr, published by @saludconlupa, authorities in El Salvador fired an official & launched a probe into govt contracts awarded during the #COVID19 pandemic. Here’s how she carried out her investigation:
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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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.@ICFJKnight Award winner @aristeguicnn spoke with us about how journos can stay safe from legal threats #icfjdinner.
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Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is a pivotal source of information for investigative journalists globally. Join us Wednesday, Oct. 16 as we speak with @EoghanMacguire of @Bellingcat to learn how journalists can utilize this data: .
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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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“Even if our president is missing, we will continue to report the truth with our heads held high,” says @elperiodico editor @godoyesjd, of the recent arrest of @ChepeZamora in #Guatemala. Here’s more, from @windelspechtd and @AuroraCeciliaM:
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Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) can offer new pathways for investigative reporters to track war crimes, sanctions evasion, and more. Watch our recent session with @Bellingcat on advice for journalists using OSINT:
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.@TonyElumeluFDN is looking for interested #mediaentrepreneurs to apply for a 12-week program during which they will receive online training, mentorship, seed capital and access to a network of African start-ups. Apply today! Deadline is March 1.
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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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Open source intelligence can help investigative journalists reveal crimes that governments and armed groups want hidden. Watch our recent Forum session with @Bellingcat to learn key tools and techniques:
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Open source intelligence can help investigative journalists reveal crimes that governments and armed groups want hidden. Watch our recent Forum session with @Bellingcat to learn key tools and techniques:
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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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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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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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All journalists are guilty of unconscious biases, but how can you begin to overcome them? These questions might help.
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In a collaborative effort, journalists from more than 15 newsrooms in #Nigeria have joined forces to create @crosscheckNG, which is dedicated to fact-checking election-related information ahead of the Feb. 2019 elections. #GlobalFactCheckers.
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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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Are you an early or mid-level investigative journalist in #Nigeria? @tigereyefound is accepting applications for its training program, which provides resources for reporters to produce a story. Apply by Feb. 16.
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Did you hear the big news? 📣 @knightfdn is supporting the @ICFJKnight Fellowships for 5 more years! We’re excited to keep bringing the Fellows’ innovations and expertise to our readers:
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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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Guatemalan journalist @luisassardo is launching a new initiative, @confirmadogt, which is dedicated to fact-checking information ahead of Guatemala’s elections. Learn more about our #JOTM and his work:
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The raid of @elperiodico newspaper in Guatemala and arrest of its president @ChepeZamora are the latest harbingers of deteriorating press freedom in the country and across Latin America. Read on here:
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“The targeting of @mariaressa — and @rapplerdotcom — sets an alarming precedent for press freedom, not only in the Philippines but around the world,” says @rachelchhoahwd of @amnesty. Here’s why:
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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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.@kemi_busari, editor at the Nigerian fact-checking initiative, @dubawaNG, recently spent two weeks embedded with @TheEconomist. In our upcoming webinar, he dives into his main takeaways and lessons learned:
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Clubhouse, a social media platform that strictly uses audio, has exploded in popularity over the last few months — with more than 3 mil downloads since Jan. 1. How can journalists use the app? @NatashaTynes asked @MattNavarra for tips.
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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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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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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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“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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Meet our newest #JournalistOfTheMonth, @PaulAdepoju! He is a Nigerian scientist-turned-journalist with a passion for accurate, research-based reporting. Adepoju has written stories for @CNN, @TheLancet and more. Read more about Paul here:
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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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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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You don’t need a bunch of equipment to produce great videos. Here are 8 apps you can use to edit video on your mobile device.
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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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More than 500 million people are actively using @tiktok, but hardly any journos. Find out what it is and how news orgs can utilize the platform, with advice from @davejorgenson, the “TikTok guy” for @washingtonpost, @adrianalacy and @corinne_podger:
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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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In #India, @The_Mooknayak is giving lower-caste citizens and religious minorities the chance to become journalists and reporters. Here’s how:
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On Wednesday, Oct. 16, join us for a conversation with @EoghanMacguire of @Bellingcat to learn more about Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and how it can be used in an African context: .
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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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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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We're still accepting pitches! Write about new journalism tools, trends + tech for IJNet:
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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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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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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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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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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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Nigerian journalists @ObioraChukwumba and @A_Salkida noticed that there was no major platform whose entire vision and resources were dedicated to reporting on insecurities and humanitarian issues in their country, so they created @HumAngle_: .
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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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