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Deadline: 20 April 2012

The Foreign Correspondents' Association of Ethiopia (FCAE) is soliciting entries from talented Ethiopian journalists to award five prizes for excellence in writing (English and Amharic), radio reporting, photojournalism and student journalism.

Prizes will include laptop computers and a top of the range digital camera. Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony on May 3, 2012 in Addis Ababa. This year's awards are sponsored by the British Embassy, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the German Embassy, the Embassy of the United States, the European Union Delegation to the African Union, and UNESCO.

The FCAE will accept entries published or broadcast in the Ethiopian private and public media in five categories: Print Amharic, Print English, Photography, Radio (transcription in English required) and Student journalism. Previous winners are eligible, according to the press statement of FCAE.

RULES:

● The contest is restricted to Ethiopian residents working for media in Ethiopia (except for the student journalism category.)
● All entries must represent work done between April 16, 2011 and April 15, 2012 and be submitted by April 20.
● One entry per person; individuals are allowed to enter in only one category. Entry is free.
● Materials will not be returned. Winning entries may be published for promotional purposes.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

• Objectivity: Entries should be unbiased, balanced, and based on more than one source
• Impact: Entries should instigate reaction, debate and/or affect people’s lives
• Engagement: Entries should interest a general audience and engage the reader
• Analysis/investigation: Entries should demonstrate analysis, insight and investigation

All entries should be submitted with a statement of not more than 200 words explaining why you think your submission represents excellence in journalism. On the same document, provide your full name, mobile phone number and email address.

FOR WRITERS:

Submit a photocopy of one story that has been published, in English or Amharic, in an Ethiopian publication or website within the specified time period. If the article is in another Ethiopian language, please send copies of the original story along with a typed translation in English or Amharic.

The story must be photocopied on A4 paper and the photocopy must show the paper’s banner (front), page of publication and date of publication. Please provide two copies.

FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Submit your single entry on a CD in high-quality JPEG format. Include a short caption about the photo including when and where the pictures were taken in a separate Microsoft Word document. Photos must be published. We reserve the right to ask for unedited images.

FOR RADIO REPORTERS:

Please submit a CD containing the audio recording and a transcript (in the original broadcast language, along with an English translation) of a produced audio segment, either news or public service, that aired during the relevant period. The piece should be no less than three minutes and no longer than 29 minutes in length. Please provide full information about the times and programs on which the segment aired. Also, please provide the name of the radio station, its location and frequency, estimated listenership and the names of the producer, editor and anyone else involved in the production.

FOR STUDENT JOURNALISTS:

University students should submit their original pieces which have been published in their campus newspaper or newsletter addressing an issue relevant to their university or surrounding community in its original format. If the original language is not English, a translation should accompany the original piece. Each entry should include a brief description explaining why their article is relevant and important to their university or community. Entries will be reviewed by a panel based on objectivity, local impact, level of engaging writing, and analysis/investigation.

All entries should be submitted by mail to FCAE, PO Box 29, Code 1110, Addis Ababa
Or in person at NCR Building, Meskel Square (across from Estefanos Church). Please call 0923 670 670 before attempting to deliver.

Via: newbusinessethiopia

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: excellenceinjournalismawardethiopia@gmail.com or call 0913 415 322

For submissions: FCAE, PO Box 29, Code 1110, Addis Ababa

Art is a global phenomenon. Through art people remake themselves and their worlds, while commenting on their values and beliefs. Making, using and learning from artworks is fundamental to human social life and sensory engagement.

In the context of the reassessment of the collecting, display and interpretation of cultures, the study of art as a global human activity challenges categories of mainstream and marginalised arts and allows new histories to emerge, highlighting different standpoints and disciplines.

World Art encourages critical reflection at the intersections of theory, method and practice. It provides a forum for redefining the concept of art for scholars, students and practitioners, for rethinking artistic and interpretive categories and for addressing cultural translation of art practices, canons and discourses. It promotes innovative and comparative approaches for studying human creativity, past and present.

World Art welcomes contributions which promote inter-cultural, inter-national, inter-practice or inter-disciplinary concerns. Submissions can take the form of articles or art-works, based on individual or collaborative research. Audio and video materials may be included to accompany the on-line version of the journal.

The journal is an English language publication, but submissions in other languages may be considered. All contributions will be peer-reviewed. The editors are supported by an international Advisory Board.

Instructions for Authors

This journal uses ScholarOne Manuscripts (previously Manuscript Central) to peer review manuscript submissions. Please read the guide for ScholarOne authors before making a submission. Complete guidelines for preparing and submitting your manuscript to this journal are provided below.

Two issues of World Art are published each year. All contributions are peer reviewed, under consultation with the journal's Advisory Board. Some volumes are guest edited and, where appropriate, contributions will be grouped by theme. Issues alternate between those which are general in content and those which engage specific themes.

Upcoming themes include: Outside Things; The Future of Heritage; Museums and Marginalisation. Please contact the editors regarding any proposal for a contribution to a themed issue.

The editors seek original material with intellectual integrity. Text as well as image-based contributions are welcome. Picture or photo essays, with critical commentary will also be considered.

The preferred language of the journal is English, but contributions in other languages will be considered. If it is important for your contribution to appear in another language, please provide a brief explanation and an English translation.

Publication includes online and print versions. Illustrative material can be more fully presented in the online version. There is also greater scope for colour images and multi-media content in the online version (selections subject to approval by Editors and Advisory Board).

Categories of Content

Content is broadly themed according to a number of generic categories, however, not every category will necessarily appear in each issue of the journal and others may be added:

Studies

We look for original and creative contributions to world art studies. We are keen to see work that examines issues in production, reception and interpretation of art; looks at contexts, localities and methods for study; or which reviews existing viewpoints and values and histories, but takes a fresh start from new perspectives. We favour comparative studies, the questioning of values from one culture to another, or from one period to another. We are looking for short contributions or longer considered essays in which opinions can be freely aired on issues of critical importance concerning cultural politics, migrations, colonialism, museology, archaeology discourses of display, religion, values, funding, power, heritage and patrimony, identity.

Interventions

Exploratory projects where critical interventions have been made across and between cultures, art-forms or media. Projects may feature archaeological, historical, anthropological, linguistic or geographical studies; they may be political, discursive, experimental, aiming for exchanges or appropriations of methodology or media between subject areas. Issues of cultural or linguistic translation will be pertinent and performances or performative situations may be described. This category of content will also feature artistic or creative interventions by any arts practitioner in relation to different places or institutions. Interventions may be practical, theoretical or academic.

Dialogues

Dialogues are about exchange, reflection, the balancing and sharing of alternative viewpoints. They may take the form of discussions between two or more people which have been worked up into a considered form. We expect dialogues to be crafted into a coherent set of arguments, interweaving points of view and we are interested in creative variations of this format. Sometimes when several contributions to the journal are offering to tackle related subjects, the editors will set up a dialogue. Also, the editors will be pleased to facilitate dialogues in subjects critical to world art, which can inform content for future issues.

Formats for submitted work

Studies (research articles and visual essays)

In-depth, original and creative contributions to world art studies. Research articles submissions should be 5,000 to 8,000 words in length, with up to eight images. Visual essays may consist of no more than 15 images and are to be accompanied with a critical text of no more than 3,000 words. The text should discuss the illustrated material critically to show its relevance/contribution for the journal and audience.

All studies must include a Title Page, Abstract (max. 250 words) and Keywords (up to 8), Bibliography, and, if applicable, a List of Figures with suitable captions. Begin each of these on a new page.

Interventions and dialogues

Shorter individual works (position pieces, opinion/commentary on previous content) or multi-person works (collaborations, debates). Short text contributions, such as position or opinion pieces, can be up to 2,000 words maximum, with up to two images. Multi-contributor dialogues can be longer and comprised of multiple, linked works, sometimes across separate print issues (such works should be discussed with editors before submission). Short videos and recorded contributions, audio and visual, can be considered for transcription and/or online content.

Artistic contributions

Artistic contributions can be represented by up to 5 photographs (grayscale or colour) of an artwork (or artworks). The Editors may select from this group a cover image or to reproduce in colour. A caption needs to accompany each image or individual artwork, consisting of no more than 150 words.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: worldart@uea.ac.uk

For submissions: submit online here

Website: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/RWOR

We are looking for "experienced" transcribers in the field of general/business transcripts who can ensure a high quality and accurate output. The workers we are looking for should be able to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and a fast turn around time of 8-12 hours for 60-90 minutes of audio recordings.

We assign projects on a daily basis, and open for full and part time workers, but a non-disclosure agreement needs to be signed to assure confidentiality of audio materials to be handled.

For interested workers, may we request that you first read the requirements and qualifications carefully and ONLY APPLY if you meet the criteria. You will need to complete a sample test audio (10 minutes) for us to evaluate your accuracy and quality.

Please note: Hours we indicated in the bid are based on audio hours and not work hours.

QUALIFICATIONS WE REQUIRE:

1. Experience of at least one (1) year relevant experience in the field of general/business transcripts. Proof of experience, sample work or reference will be highly considered
2. Able to commit and deliver within the required turn around time
3. Must have Express Scribe transcription software, audio & video converters, Skype, Yahoo, and Microsoft 2003.
4. Minimum typing speed of 65 WPM
5. Above average skills in English grammar, usage, and punctuations
6. Able to commit accuracy and quality of 98%.
7. Internet-savvy and research-driven
8. Familiarity with different accents: US, Australia, Indian, UK.

Interested workers, please submit your bid, and in summary please indicate:

* Relevant experience / total # of year experience in actual audio-to-text transcripts
* Available days and hours to work
* WPM

Location: anywhere

Compensation: $15.00/audio hour

Telecommuting is ok.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-gf8eg-2402767545@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-gf8eg-2402767545@craigslist.org

Deadline: 30 March 2012

The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2012 fellowship program. The application deadline is Friday, March 30, 2012.

The fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing countries who are interested in coming to New York to report on international affairs during the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The fellowships will begin in early September and extend to late November and will include the cost of travel and accommodations in New York, as well as a per diem allowance.

The fellowship program is open to journalists who are native to one of the developing countries in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean, and are currently working full-time for a bona fide media organization in a developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences. They must also have approval from their media organizations to spend up to two months in New York to report from the United Nations. Click here for full eligibility criteria and documentation requirements and the fellowship application form.

In an effort to rotate recipient countries, the Fund will not consider journalist applications for 2012 from nations selected in 2011: China, Ethiopia, India and Nigeria. Journalists from these countries may apply in 2013.

Four journalists are selected each year after a review of all applications. The journalists who are awarded fellowships are given the incomparable opportunity to observe international diplomatic deliberations at the United Nations, to make professional contacts that will serve them for years to come, to interact with seasoned journalists from around the world, and to gain a broader perspective and understanding of matters of global concern. Many past fellows have risen to prominence in their professional and countries. The program is not intended to provide basic skills training to journalists, as all participants are media professionals.

Questions about the program, eligibility and application process can be directed to fellowship@unjournalismfellowship.org.

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists accepts applications from journalists of the developing nations of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean to cover the United Nations General Assembly beginning in September each year. Following extensive review of the applications the Fund board of directors selects four recipients each year.

The fellowships offer a unique opportunity for promising young journalists from developing countries to see the United Nations at work and to report on its proceedings for news media in their home countries. Over the past five decades, fellowships have been awarded to hundreds of journalists from the developing world. These awards require the presence of the selected journalist in New York during the first few months of the General Assembly session and should be regarded as an opportunity for news organizations and journalists to provide their audiences with special assignment news coverage from U.N. headquarters.

Successful applicants must obtain a leave of absence from their employers. By endorsing the application of a staff journalist for a fellowship, the editor undertakes to meet all telephone or other transmission charges and to publish or broadcast copy filed by the reporter. Applicants must be full-time, professional journalists between 25 and 35 years old, be employed by a recognized print, radio, television, or internet media organization, and have a good working knowledge of English.

The Fund will provide: round-trip airfare to New York; accommodations; health insurance for the duration of the fellowship, and a daily allowance to cover food and other necessities. The Fund will not be responsible for other expenses of a personal nature, such as telephone calls.

There are a number of fellowship application Eligibility Criteria and Documentation Requirements that must be satisfied.

Your application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED unless you 1) meet all Eligibility Criteria, 2) satisfy all Documentation Requirements and 3) submit a completed Fellowship Application Form by the stated deadline.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists fellowship is open to individuals who:

• Are native of one of the developing countries of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. For 2012 only, the Fund will not accept applications from the countries of the 2011 Fellows - China, Ethiopia, India and Nigeria -- in an effort to rotate recipient countries.
• Currently live in and write for media in a developing country.
• Are between the ages of 25 and 35.
• Have a very good command of the English language since United Nations press conferences and many documents are in English only.
• Are currently employed full-time as professional journalists for bona fide print, television, radio or internet media organizations.
• Have approval from their media organizations to spend up to three months in New York reporting from the United Nations.
• Receive a commitment from their media organizations that the reports they file during the term of the Fellowship will be used.
• Are prepared technically to file their news stories over WIFI, whether broadcast or print.

Please include all of the following documents with your signed application. Applications WITHOUT the following documents will NOT be considered.

1. Copies of representative selections of your work, such as newspaper clippings, audio tapes, video tapes or Internet submissions. The selections must be work produced in 2011 or 2012 - not earlier. The judges will look for entries with insight and originality. Investigative work is welcome.

• For newspaper clippings not in English, include an English translation or summary.
• For audio tape and video tape submissions, include a written transcription or a summary in English, even if the originals are in English.
• Video submissions should be in DVD, CD or VHS (preferably NTSC) format.
• For video and broadcast applicants, kindly send a CD that can be read or send regular size audio tapes (no mini tapes).

3. Endorsement of the Fellowship application from the editor or director of the news organization that presently employs you. This endorsement must be originally signed and should:

• Grant you a leave of absence from your current duties in the event you are awarded a Fellowship.
• States 1) plans for using the material prepared by you during the Fellowship, and 2) the arrangements made to file your reports while you are at the United Nations and in New York.
• Sets forth the plans for you upon completion of the Fellowship and your return from New York.

5. Two recent photographs (passport size or larger). Please place these photos in a separate secure envelope and affix them to the front of your application.

6. If available, include a copy of your passport. If you do not currently have a passport, you are advised to obtain one as soon as possible so that, if selected, you can immediately proceed to obtaining a journalist visa.

NOTE: Applicants and/or their employers are required to provide equipment necessary for the applicants to efficiently and effectively report from the United Nations. Such equipment should include a laptop or notebook computer, digital camera (if appropriate), audio/visual recording and equipment needed for transmission, especially for TV. Selected journalists must be prepared technically to file their news stories over WIFI, whether broadcast or print, and arrive with a laptop enabled for WIFI.

Download the application form here >>

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: fellowship@unjournalismfellowship.org

For submissions: Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists, 512 Northampton Street, No. 124A, Edwardsville, PA 18704 USA

Website: http://unjournalismfellowship.org