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In this edition of our journalist resource Newsletter, we have two fellowships with upcoming deadlines, a webinar opportunity with a Pulitzer-winning podcast host, and tips for pitching in the Global South.
First, we are still looking to impanel a number of senior journalists to its Editorial Board and its team of News Auditors. Please note that this is a non-paid position at the moment. If you’re interested, please send your CV to info@5WH.com.
Next, the news:
The Science Journalism Forum is accepting fellowship applications for attendees with financial barriers on a rolling basis for the October 23rd - 26th program. Fellows can attend for free but must join each day of the program. Click here to apply.
The Reuters Institute is hosting a webinar on October 25th with the investigative journalist and podcast host behind the groundbreaking podcast “Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's,” which won a Pulitzer Prize and a Peabody Award in 2023. Want to know what made this project so impactful? Click here to register for the talk with Connie Walker.
The University of Michigan is seeking applicants for the Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship, a year-long academic program for journalists with at least five years of professional print, broadcast, or online experience. International applicants must apply by December 1st, and American applicants have until February 1, 2024, to apply. Click here to learn more.
Young journalists working in Washington, DC, are eligible to apply for the 2024 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship at the National Press Foundation. The yearlong program includes ten sessions one day per month. Click here to apply by the December 4th deadline.
Are you a journalist working in the Global South? The International Journalists’ Network released a comprehensive Global South guide with updated pitching advice on how reporters in this region can get published in local, national, and international outlets. Click here to read it.
The pandemic may feel over to everyday people, but many journalists are still tasked with covering the next stage of the pandemic. If you’re struggling with COVID-19 reporting or want to improve your health-related storytelling, click here for the International Journalists’ Network COVID-19 reporting tips.
When generative AI emerged on the journalism scene earlier this year, one of the biggest concerns from experts was the risk of AI-generated misinformation. And though the Israel-Palestine conflict has been impacted by misinformation, the viral content hasn’t been generated by AI. Click here to read an analysis from Poynter on the implications.
The Associated Press published a fresh list of 5 AI solutions that can help local newsrooms based on AI-focused projects developed with small papers. Want to know what is and isn’t working for local outlets? Click here to read the results and tips.
We’re also pleased to share that the technology behind the 5WH media marketplace has recently been awarded a very rare journalism-related patent. With this technology, we aim to simplify networking to make it easier to find, purchase, and publish high-quality reporting from talented journalists around the world. Learn more about membership perks at www.5WH.com.
Have a great weekend! We’ll be back soon with more.
Best,
Team 5WH