Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship Programme 2024

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Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship Programme 2024: We would like you to be a part of the third cycle of our Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship, which will take place from May to September 2024. Applications are currently being accepted.

Are you prepared to lead the Caribbean’s climate justice journalism movement? There’s nowhere else to look! We are excited to inform you that applications for the third cycle of the Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship are currently being accepted! The fellowship will take place from May to September of 2024, and we would love for you to be a part of it.

This Fellowship aims to encourage and support committed climate journalists in the Caribbean to successfully report on climate justice concerns. Following two cycles, we have made several improvements that we are confident you will appreciate.

We’re going a step further, providing you with the resources and skills you need to tell compelling stories that fight for equitable climate solutions and encourage sustainable environmental behaviors.

Climate Tracker and the Open Society Foundations collaborate on this Fellowship to promote climate justice and environmental sustainability. Together, we are providing a rare chance for Caribbean journalists to polish their abilities, tell vital stories, and make a genuine difference in their communities.

Why should you apply?

  • Focused Storytelling: Each fellow will be supported to produce a total of 5 stories over 5 months
  • New Media Innovation: You’ll receive the opportunity to embrace the power of new media to produce climate justice stories.
  • Comprehensive Training: Our group training sessions cover essential topics such as climate justice fundamentals, impactful reporting techniques, data journalism, investigative journalism, and the intersection of climate justice with gender equality and Indigenous rights.
  • Monthly Stipend: You’ll receive a monthly stipend of USD $200 during this Fellowship, every time you publish a story with us.
  • Engagement Opportunities: As a fellow, you’ll have the chance to engage with your audience through podcast episodes, Instagram Lives, and newsletter contributions, amplifying your impact and reaching wider audiences.

Here are some stories that our past Caribbean Climate Justice Fellows have produced during their time in the fellowship

We invite you to apply if these resonate with you. You’re…

  • A Caribbean journalist interested in covering climate justice
  • A Caribbean journalist with some experience in covering environmental issues but looking for guidance and training in reporting on climate justice
  • A Caribbean journalist with experience in reporting but not necessarily on climate and environment and looking to learn and build your portfolio in this area
  • A Caribbean journalism, media, or communications student with at least 1 year of experience reporting or some publishing is already done in the past year, looking for the chance to increase your knowledge and publishing profile
  • Able to commit to attendance of our fortnightly group training sessions and weekly check-in calls with your assigned mentor

What do we expect?

If you’re selected as a fellow, over 5 months you will be expected to publish 5 stories in your local/regional media (to be re-published on climatetrackercaribbean.org):

  • 2 short-form climate justice stories highlighting a crucial issue in your country
  • 1 collaborative climate justice story (with your assigned group members)
  • 1 solutions-oriented new media climate justice story (TikTok/Reels-styled video)
  • 1 long-form investigative climate justice story

Before you start working on each story, you’ll need to pitch your idea to your journalism mentor. This is a chance for you to get feedback and advice on how to make your story as impactful as possible.

In addition to working on your stories, you’ll be required to attend group training sessions twice per month and weekly 1-1 check-in calls with your mentor. This is to ensure that you’re getting the support and guidance you need.

But that’s not all! As a Fellow, you’ll also work with the Climate Tracker team to organize and conduct new media engagements.

Before you begin working on each article, you must present your idea to your journalism mentor. This is an opportunity for you to receive feedback and ideas on how to make your tale as effective as possible.

In addition to working on your stories, you will be expected to attend group training sessions twice a month and monthly one-on-one check-in conversations with your mentor. This ensures that you receive the necessary support and guidance.

But that is not all! As a Fellow, you will also collaborate with the Climate Tracker team to plan and execute new media engagements. This will include:

We would love to speak with you if you’re a journalist who is enthusiastic about climate justice and ready to make a difference! Don’t pass up your chance to participate in a ground-breaking fellowship program that will influence climate journalism in the Caribbean going forward.

WE HOPE YOU’RE INTERESTED! HERE’S HOW TO APPLY

Just indicate in our application how this fellowship can help you advance your career by April 22, 2024.

Make sure to join our April Community Hangout to find out more about how to apply for this opportunity in the best possible way! Register here.

For more Information: Visit the website for Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship Programme 2024

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