My Mind Words Paper [2012-04-08] 

  • Deadline: 1 May 2012Thanks to a generous bequest from Sara A. Whaley, NWSA will offer two $2,000 Sara A. Whaley book awards on the topic of women and labor. This prize honors Sara Whaley, who owned Rush Publishing and was the editor of Women's Studies Abstracts. Each year NWSA will award up to 2 book awards ($2,000 each) on the to…

  • Deadline: 1 May 2012Following its inception in 1397H / 1977G, the King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) has quickly established itself as one of the world's most prestigious awards. This reputation could not have been accomplished without, firstly, the strict adherence to nomination and selection procedures to ensure that all the…

  • Deadline: 15 June 2012For centuries, the Mediterranean Sea has both divided and joined the many disparate nations, cultures, language groups and artistic traditions which flourished in the Mediterranean Basin: the Maghreb, Iberia, Southern Europe, the Balkans, the Levant and Egypt. As a dividing line and barrier to inter-cultural …

  • Deadline: 30 April 2012Commencing soonest, Media24 requires a qualified and experienced Fashion Editor for FHM magazine, reporting directly to the Editor, and based in Cape Town.FASHION EDITOR / FHM: Job descriptionEDITORIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Create a distinct and commercially viable fashion and grooming identity for FHM across all pla…

  • Deadline: 15 January 2013AJISS Special Issue on Islamist Spring? Islamists and the State: New Paradigms and EngagementsGUEST EDITORSDR. ABDELWAHAB EL-AFFENDI (University of Westminster)DR. ANAS AL-SHAIKH-ALI (IIIT, London)DR. NADER HASHEMI (University of Denver)THE DEMISE OF “POLITICAL ISLAM” has been foretold many times before, a…

  • Deadline: 18 April 2012All Kenyans of all walks including and not limited to Primary, High School and University Students are invited to participate in the 1st ever Annual National Peace Essay Contest. The purpose of the contest is to encourage Kenyans to think and write about creative ways to achieve peaceful solutions through sp…

  • Deadline: 27 May 2012The submission of entries for the 9th edition of the Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition with the topic \"Dependence of The Nigerian Economy on Crude Oil: Any Alternatives? begins on Monday, March 26th 2012 and closes on Sunday, May 27th 2012.The competition is open to all Secondary School Students across …

  • Deadline: 20 August 2012For at least 60 years the African novel has deconstructed, and even transversed, ideas and imaginaries of self, culture, society and nation across the continent. A self-reflexive continuum, shifting chameleon-like; a receptacle of letters, morphing through the cry of the griot, everyman's diatribe, madman's…

  • Deadline: 30 April 2012Journalists are invited to submit entries for the COMESA Media Awards in the fields of Print, Radio and Television Journalism.OBJECTIVE: To promote the reporting of COMESA activities in particular and regional integration agenda in general.Rules of the Competition1. The entries shall be works which have been…

  • Deadline: 30 April 2012The purpose of IWA, Inc., is the promotion of literacy. IWA, Inc. has established annual projects as our goals to meet this purpose: writing contests and book awards to Islamic school libraries.The IWA will conduct the 8th Annual IWA Poetry Contest in April 2012. This year's contest is a themed contest, with…

  • Deadline: 31 May 2012The African Network for Strategic Communication in Health and Development (AfriComNet) invites entries for the 2012 annual award for excellence in HIV and AIDS communication in Africa. The awards aim to: 1) recognize outstanding contributions made by individuals/organizations to strategic HIV/AIDS communicatio…

  • Under the direction of the Country Director based in Nairobi, the radio journalism trainer is responsible for devising and implementing training workshops and mentoring programs for radio journalists and producers working at local stations in Central Somalia. These will be carried out in liaison with our partner radio organization…

  • Deadline: 22 April 2012Sub-editor required to work at an established magazine publishing house in Kyalami.RequirementsPrevious sub-editing experience essential, preferably in magazines; attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure; excellent command of English language; a love of animals and superb general knowledge;…

  • FASHION EDITOR: COSMOPOLITANTo develop the fashion strategy for Cosmopolitan and reinforce its position as a fashion authority in the South African market, increasing representation across designers and price points. To create a clear fashion identity for the brand (as distinct from competitors) by producing fashion stories on a m…

  • Deadline: 15 June 2012Following an overwhelming response from poets around the world eager to support efforts to combat the sickening trade in rhino horn that threatens the imminent extinction of this wonderful and ancient animal, poems are now invited for a proposed anthology on the theme (working title only) of Rhino in a Shrink…

  • OOSKAnews, Inc. is seeking freelance journalists to contribute articles for our weekly reports on the water sector in developing countries. We are specifically looking for contributors in or on China, Southeast Asia, Central and South America, North Africa,Israel/the Palestinian territories, the Levant, Yemen,the former Yugoslavia…

  • The Harare International Festival of the Arts Opens May 1st (Zimbabwe)

    Deadline: 1 - 6 May 2012The Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) is a 6-day annual festival that showcases the very best of Zimbabwean, regional and international arts and culture in a comprehensive programme of theatre, dance, music, circus, street performance, spoken word, craft and visual arts. HIFA brings together …

  • Date: 11 - 13 May 2012The sixth FLF kicks off on 11 May for the annual long weekend when writers gather in Franschhoek to discuss the latest books, complicated history and volatile now of the beloved country. The stories they tell, the scandals they uncover and the crimes they devise will unfold in more than eighty events over the…

  • Date: 2 - 3 July 2012The Global Voices Summit convenes bloggers, activists and technologists for public discussions and workshops about the rise of online citizen media movements worldwide. There will also be a private gathering of Global Voices contributors preceding the Summit.We're delighted to announce that the Global Voices C…

  • Dates: see belowFollowing the successful Cape Town Workshop during Autumn 2011, bestselling author Albert Jack is hosting three new eight week Writer Workshops throughout South Africa between May and July, 2012 in Johannesburg, Kenilworth and Cape Town Central.Albert has published ten books with Penguin, Harper Collins and Random …

  • Deadline: 20 April 2012Reporting to the GM: eNews Digital your key performance areas will include:* Develop and run all editorial functions within the online news division* Management of several news websites, each with different target demographics, as well as mobile and tablet applications* Set and maintain the editorial positio…

  • Badilisha Poetry X-change Presents Lemn Sissay (South Africa)

    Date: 21 April 2012Lemn Sissay is the first poet commissioned to write for The 2012 Olympics and his poem Spark Catchers will be etched into a structure in the Olympic Park. Lemn recently received an honorary doctorate from University of Huddersfield and an MBE from the Queen for services to Literature.After a three year residency…

  • Sasa Media is looking for Editors for our new website, that will launch in May. You will be screening content from our network of freelance journalists, as well as producing content yourself. You will be a part of a team of editors, that will make sure our website always have the latest news.We expect you to write fluent english, …

  • Deadline: 7 May 2012ABOUT CONCERNConcern Worldwide works with the world’s poorest people to transform their lives. We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries. We work in partnership with the very poorest people in these countries, directly enabling…

  • Deadline: 21 April 2012Do you consider yourself a great writer? Here is a golden opportunity for you to express yourself. Spur magazine is glad to announce the commencement of an Essay Competition. This will be the second of the series of My Spur Essay Competitions. This series is geared towards discussing issues that affect the N…

  • Deadline: 18 April 2012Location - Town / City RandburgCONTEXTCommunication of all business requirements, changes and information to internal and external customers is key to ensuring Customer Delight within the Customer Care Division. This role requires creative communication skills, accurate information dissemination, flexibility…

  • Deadline: 25 June 2012Farafina Trust will be holding a creative writing workshop in Lagos, organized by award-winning writer and creative director of Farafina Trust, Chimamanda Adichie, from August 14 to August 24 2012. The workshop is sponsored by Nigerian Breweries Plc. Guest writers, including the Caine Prize-winning Kenyan wri…

  • Job description• Planning of a long-term strategy for the News and Information team in line with the company strategy• Planning and running of daily news and information diary meetings• Planning and ensuring the execution of special news-related projects• Ensuring the regular updating of the Kaya FM website with the latest news, a…

  • A new healthy food title launching July is looking for an exciting and proactive deputy editor.The candidate will drive the magazine's editorial strategy and be instrumental in overseeing the editing, writing and design of the magazines. This job will suit self-motivated people, with great can do attitude that are eager to develop…

  • To mark the World Book And Copyright Day, Cate Creativity Green Club and Cora Art Foundation invite young people of ages 6-16 to take up the challenge of reading at least ten (10) books over the Easter Break.THEME: Once upon a time, there was a story that the whole world told...WHAT TO DO:Fill in a Green Reading Challenge FormObta…

  • Deadline: 25 June 2012LAST REAL INDIANS WRITING CONTEST 2012: open to all native and indigenous college students worldwide!RULES:1. Work must be from a Native/Indigenous Perspective, by a Native/Indigenous person2. Pieces may be commentary, essay, news, investigative, or a short story3. All work submitted must be original, meaning…

  • Educe is a journal of queer literature. Our goal is to publish and showcase quality literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Publication will be electronic with limited print. We are now accepting submissions for our summer issue.GUIDELINESLooking for LITERARY fiction/nonfiction/poetry submissions from queer folk across the Globe…

  • I have 750 words for translation (3-4 pages) as part of our ongoing project in Somali. This is urgent and due for today. If you are available, please send your resume to anithagomathy@gmail.com with your competitive price for long-term projects. All payments via PayPal in 30 days.Via: translatorscafeCONTACT INFORMATION:For inquiri…

  • Deadline: 10 July 2012As part of its on-going efforts to boost professionalism in the industry, and increase the core of research material in the market, MENA Insurance CEO Club (MICC) announced today the official launch of the 1st Essay Competition for industry practitioners with the dynamic theme of energising insurance in the r…

  • Great Opportunity! Boutique international legal recruiting firm seeks a motivated, well-organized and intelligent law, journalism or finance student or professional to draft pieces for our blog (asialegalblog.com) starting immediate. Blog posts may address lifestyle, legal or finance issues, depending on your interests. Time commi…

  • Deadline: 31 May 2012The Society of Young Nigerian Writers welcome entries from Young Nigerian Writers between the ages of 15 and 35 who resides in the country or abroad. This contest is organized in order to make a free and simple creative writing correspondence course by e-mail for upcoming and aspiring young Nigerian Writer. Th…

  • City: AlgiersThe Communications Leadership Development Program (CLDP) is our key pipeline for developing top communications leadership talent.The program accelerates the development of entry-level communications talent through three challenging rotations spanning a period of two years. Hands-on communications experience is complim…

  • Deadline: 30 April 2012brandhouse, one of South Africa’s leading alcohol beverage companies, officially launched their new 2012 campaign today. In its second year running, these awards recognise journalistic efforts in supporting, promoting and contributing to the Responsible Drinking agenda and ultimately to helping change consum…

  • Deadline: 15 April 2012There are two special Bogliasco fellowships that are offered without restriction on nationality and cover travel expenses (below). Note that with the regular Bogliasco Fellowship, "the cost of transportation to and from Genoa is the responsibility of the Fellows, as are all other personal expenses incurred d…

  • Deadline: 30 September (for November 15 publication), 31 December (for February 15 publication), 31 March (for May 15 publication), 30 June (for August 15 publication)Submit your poems, short stories, drama, memoirs, essays, book reviews, interviews for publication in Sentinel Nigeria - the ultimate destination for new Nigerian wr…

  • Deadline: 11 April 2012FOR over 60 years, Vogue has held its Talent Contest for Young Writers in order to uncover and nurture fresh writing talent. Many established journalists started their careers after entering the contest - including the BFC's Sarah Mower and US Vogue's European editor-at-large Hamish Bowles - and recent winne…

  • Deadline: 29 April 2012Tunza is the children and youth program of the United Nations Environment Programme.The word “Tunza” means “to treat with care or affection” in Kiswahili (a sub-regional language of Eastern Africa). The overall Tunza Concept is built around this theme. It is an initiative that is meant to develop activities …

  • Company News Reporter - JohannesburgJob Requisition Number: 32898Europe Middle East and AfricaJohannesburg - ZAFBloomberg News is seeking company news reporters to join our Johannesburg office to cover the consumer, health, industrial, construction and real estate industries in Africa's biggest economy. The successful candidates w…

  • Company News Editor - JohannesburgJob Requisition Number: 32909Europe Middle East and AfricaJohannesburg - ZAFBloomberg News is seeking an editor in its Johannesburg bureau to edit company news from South Africa and across the continent. The editor must have the skills needed to verify the accuracy of stories being filed, while wr…

  • Deadline: 30 May 2012ENAR is currently seeking authors to contribute articles to an ENAR publication on the people of African descent in Europe and Black Europeans. This book project started in collaboration with the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission), U.S. Congressman Alcee L. Hastings, an…

  1. Job Opening: News Editor for Mail & Guardian Online (South Africa)
  2. Editor Wanted for OK! Magazine Nigeria
  3. Job Opening: Network/ News Editor for Internews (Sudan)
  4. Editor Wanted at Biztrends.co.za
  5. Job Opening: Magazine Editor for a New International Title (Associated Press, South Africa)