Knight International Journalism Fellowships Program, The International Center for Journalists

The International Center for Journalists is seeking outstanding applicants for its Knight International Journalism Fellowships program.

Fellowships, which last for a minimum of one year, are currently available in Malawi, Senegal, Indonesia, Malaysia and Mozambique. Applicants should have strong leadership qualities, fluency in the local language of the host country, demonstrated knowledge of the project's focus and medium, and a minimum of 10 years journalism experience. Training experience is a plus.

Current openings:

Africa Development Journalism Fellowships
Project focus: Development issues including agriculture, employment, microfinance and sanitation
Criteria: In-depth print and digital media experience
Countries/language requirement: Malawi (English), Senegal (French)

Indonesia
Project focus: Launch a digital media association and create a code of ethics for professional and citizen journalists working online.
Criteria: Experience with digital media, demonstrated understanding of journalism ethics and solid journalism experience.
Language requirement: Fluent or proficiency in Bahasa Indonesian

Malaysia

Project focus: Integrate a citizen journalist network into a digital newsroom to create new Web content and features based on citizen reports and information.

Criteria: Experience in digital media reporting and editing, experience with digital media technology, experience in newsroom convergence, knowledge of or experience with citizen journalism and blogging, media-management experience.Language requirement: Fluent in English, fluent in Chinese (recommended, not required)

Mozambique

Project focus: Improving coverage of health issues and health policie

sCriteria: Experience as a media trainer or manager with a strong background in health journalismLanguage requirement: Fluent in Portuguese