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Economic and Political Reporting

Economic and Political Reporting

United Kingdom 13 Feb 2017
Thomson Reuters Foundation

Thomson Reuters Foundation

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Deadline: 13 February 2017
Open to: full-time professional journalists who have been working for at least two years with a recognised publication, website, radio or television station
Venue: 23 April – 5 May 2017 (London)/2 – 16 September 2017 (Berlin)

Description

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications for its 2017 ‘Economic and Political Reporting from Southeast Europe’ programme. The programme is run by skilled ex-Reuters journalists who will cover the following topics:

  • Writing about emerging market economies;
  • Markets reporting and covering companies;
  • Practical exercises based on current European themes.

The programme is made up of two parts: 2 weeks in London from the 23rd April to 5th May and 2 weeks in Berlin from the 2nd to 16th September. Participants will be expected to attend both parts of the programme.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be fluent in English or full-time professional journalists who have been working for at least two years with a recognised publication, website, radio or television station;
  • Applications from freelance journalists will also be accepted;
  • Applicants must have a portfolio that includes experience in economic journalism or must otherwise demonstrate a strong interest in economic and political issues;
  • Applying journalists must be citizens below mentioned countries. They must have permission from their employer to take part in the programme.
  • Eligible Countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia or Turkey.

Costs

The course fees, flights, accommodation and living expenses will be covered for the duration of the programme.

How to apply?

Submissions:

– A short biography of no more than 200 words;
– A story of the state of your national economy;
– A statement of between 250 and 500 words describing any factors affecting your work as a journalist. Explain how you hope to benefit from the course for which you are applying;
– Two recent examples of your published work, preferably relevant to the course for which you are applying, with a brief summary in English (if necessary). TV/Radio journalists can send in their scripts and a brief summary.

For more information please visit the official web page.

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