Our Mission:
We enable a global network of journalists to provide the trustworthy news essential to free and strong societies.
Their vital work strengthens democratic ideals and spurs change. At ICFJ, we serve more than 160,000 journalists around the world, helping them cover the most critical issues of today, innovate to deeply connect with communities, and build news organizations that thrive.
Journalists in the global network of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) are invited to apply for the Hans Staiger Investigative Reporting Award to pursue an investigative project of their choosing.
OCCRP-affiliated journalists can apply for a $5,000 award to work on an investigative project that requires additional funding to carry out. The funds can be used to cover travel expenses, equipment and software, contracts for experts and mentors to help with the project, and more. A panel of experts will select one project to receive funding annually.
As part of the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi-funded “Strengthening Resilience and Innovation in Georgian Newsrooms” program, ICFJ will host a webinar for up to 25 journalists on use of innovative technologies like AI in journalism to fight disinformation and streamline newsroom operations. The webinar will be held in early February in English with Georgian interpretation and will be open to all interested journalists in Georgia, particularly mid-career professionals focusing on technology-driven approaches in media.
Interested candidates will:
- Have at least five years of work experience, with a minimum two years in the journalism field
- Have a background and/or interest in innovative technologies use in journalism
Up to 20 of the most active and promising webinar participants will be offered an opportunity to travel to the US in the spring of 2025 to participate in an in-person training in Washington, D.C. (interpretation will be provided).
Several participants with proficiency in English will be selected to complete an additional week-long internship at an American media organization.
The deadline for the application is Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Do you know of a journalism tool, app or resource that we haven’t covered? A media innovator who has a fascinating story to tell? Or do you simply want to discuss a current media trend taking place in your country?
If so, we want to hear from you.
IJNet accepts pitches from readers, and in doing so, we hope to build a network of global, diverse contributors whose work can help as many journalists as possible.
Most of our freelancers work in English, but we've recently added the opportunity to write in Spanish, Portuguese or Russian. If you would prefer to write in one of these languages, please indicate that on the form below.
We have noticed that many pitches are on topics unrelated to the content IJNet pitches. Before filling out the form, please familiarize yourself with IJNet content. We are a resource for journalists, and all our content focuses on the field of journalism. Below are some basic models for stories, with linked examples.
- Tips in a list or a deep-dive
- Tools in a list or a deep-dive
- Case study
- Close look at research/publication
- Event overview
- Project overview
If we’re interested in your idea, we will get back to you as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to everyone.
Not sure how to write a story pitch? Here are some tips from IJNet Contributor Sherry Ricchiardi.
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