Deadline- 11 July 2013
Interested applicants are invited to apply for 2013 Internews Health Journalism Fellowship Program. The objective of this program is to equip journalists, infographics designers and developers with new skill sets to produce data driven long-form stories on health issues.
Fellows will get an opportunity to learn how to access, mine, analyze and visualize data using digital tools. They will also gain an appreciation of interconnections in data – with the ultimate aim of unearthing stories buried in data. Fellows will also be exposed to new digital and social media trends, including multimedia storytelling.
Documents Required-
- A cover letter describing reasons for applying, qualifications and career goals.
- Curriculum vitae.
- A personal statement detailing experiences, why applicants qualify for the fellowship and what they aim to accomplish if they are awarded the fellowship. Include specific topics applicants would like to explore.
- Details of previous awards or fellowships.
- At least three samples of health stories published or broadcast.
- Two letters of support, one from a senior editor and another from a referee familiar with work. Freelance journalists should send a letter of support from an editor or producer familiar with their recent work
Eligibility & Criteria-
- The fellowship is open to TV and print journalists as well as inforgraphics designers and developers with at least three years’ experience working for or contributing to mainstream media in Kenya. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a deep interest in health and investigative journalism.
- Fellows will be selected largely on the basis of previous work and the applicant’s demonstrated commitment to health and data journalism.
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