Deadline: September 19, 2022
Applications are open for the ClimateTracker Mentoring Program in Climate Journalism 2022. Train yourself as a climate journalist while also receiving funding to publish stories about climate change and the energy transition that need to be told in Latin America.
From October 2022 to early January 2023, ClimateTracker will welcome a group of three journalists eager to produce climate stories and learn in the process. During this period, each journalist will receive a financial incentive for each story and lessons from a team of mentors, while they work in group training to strengthen their knowledge about presenting stories about climate change.
ClimateTracker will challenge each fellow to experiment and use new media techniques, formats and platforms to tell their stories. In addition, those selected will also have the opportunity to network.
benefit
The program envisages collective and personalized learning in relevant aspects of climate journalism and the just energy transition for Latin America and the Caribbean.
If selected, you will be challenged and supported to post stories and participate in newsletters, podcasts and/or social media content creation. Additionally, your stories will be shared and promoted through ClimateTracker channels and networks.
Specifically, the program includes:
- Economic stimulus 600 euros (200 for each published news).
- Group training sessions on energy transition, climate crisis and environmental journalism.
- Editorial support and personalized tutorials so that your reports stand out from the rest and you can create a quality product.
- Publication space and the opportunity to expand the journalistic portfolio. In addition to publishing your reports on the Climate Tracker Latin America website, they will share them with their network of allied media in the region so that your work has greater projection and visibility.
In other words, this is a great opportunity to improve your skills as a journalist, expand your networks and gain a space at the source of climate change and the environment.
Suitability
They encourage journalists from every Latin American country to participate in this edition.
Ideal candidates will have:
- At least one year of journalism experience
- Proven interest in environmental and climate issues
- A great proposal of journalistic story to tell
- Curiosity and dedication: this is a learning experience that we hope you make the most of
Application
To apply you must complete the form before September 19 with your details and submit a proposal (pitch) of the original story to be developed during the Climate Journalism Mentoring program.
Click here to apply
For more information, visit ClimateTracker.
