Full-time students and recent graduates can apply for a summer internship in eight U.S. cities — Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. — and 10 international locations — London, Jerusalem, Seoul, Mexico City, Rome, Bangkok, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro and Moscow.

After a one-year suspension, the Associated Press resumes its Global News Internship Program — a 12-week paid, individually tailored training program for students who are aspiring cross-format journalists.

Interns will contribute to AP’s text, video and photo reports. Responsibilities include tracking down information, conducting interviews, monitoring social media and covering breaking news stories, either by phone or going to the scene. Assignments may include covering general, sports, business or entertainment spot news or features.

Interns must show proof of legal authorization to intern in the assigned country prior to the start of the internship.

Candidates must send a 300-word autobiographical essay, a resume and cover letter, three to five work samples and two recommendation letters by March 2.

For more information, click here: http://www.ap.org/apjobs/index.html

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Journalists from Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan can apply for a scholarship to study at Polish universities.

The Lane Kirkland Scholarships includes two semesters of study at Polish universities and a two to four week professional internship in public and private institutions.

The program is aimed a young leaders with master’s of art degrees determined to be actively involved in the development of democracy, economy and civil society in their countries and the region.

Knowledge of Polish or English and at least two years of professional experience are required.

Deadline is March 1.

For more information click here: http://www.kirkland.edu.pl/mod/resource/view.php?id=35

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Journalists can participate in a free, two-day webinar on understanding economic studies.

The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism presents «How not to be bamboozled by local economic studies.»

The webinar covers the tools and techniques needed to read economic studies with a critical eye.

In just one hour on each of two days, Sarah Cohen, Knight Chair at Duke University, will teach participants the key questions to ask sources about their studies, how to spot pumped-up estimates and how to find sources to do your own analysis instead.

Register now for the webinar held at noon or 4 p.m. EST February 8-9.

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Journalists working in a specialized field can apply for an eight-month fellowship.

The Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto seeks a new generation of global correspondents with expert knowledge of complex topics.

These 10 fellows will be mentored by a professional journalist while freelancing to major media and attend journalism courses and lectures. Fellows graduate with a certificate in global journalism.

Qualifications include a graduate degree, professional degree or equivalent work experience in a specialized field — business, economics, health, technology, science and more — and English fluency. Professional journalism experience is not a requirement.

Applicants must submit a resume, transcripts, two story proposals, work samples, a personal essay, video statement and three recommendation letters.

The deadline is February 13, 2012.

For more information, click here: http://www.munkschool.utoronto.ca/journalism/

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DUSHANBE, February 6, 2012, Asia-Plus — Monitoring by the National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (Nansmit) of the freedom of speech situation in Tajikistan in 2005-2010 has shown that the main problems facing freedom of speech and media in Tajikistan include imperfection of the legal foundation, lack of clear strategy of development of media in the country, lack of a civilized media market in Tajikistan and improper training of journalists.

Lack of uniform law in the field of media is also one of problems facing media in Tajikistan. Demand for a broadcasting license, non-transparency and complex mechanism of issuance of licenses by the Committee for TV and Radio-broadcasting put activities of some media in dependence on special permission from the government body. This leads to state-run media’s dominance and deprives citizens of access to alternative source of information.

The survey notes that cases when government bodies file lawsuits against media have become more frequent in the country. Six such lawsuits against eight media outlets for a total amount of 1.42 million euros were registered in Tajikistan in 2010-2011 alone.

The Tajik Penal Code criminalizes defamation and insult laws: Article 135 – defamation; Article 136 – insult; and Article 137 – publicly insulting the President of the Republic of Tajikistan. Thereby, the legislation provides a special protection to the public authorities against criticism. In this connection, the question of decriminalization of defamation and insult laws arises, the survey says.

The survey also notes that despite legally established guarantees the problem of access of media and journalists to the socially significant information remains topical.

http://news.tj/en/news/tajik-media-watchdog-complains-imperfection-legal-foundation

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2012, CA-NEWS (TJ) – The successes and achievements in the field of media freedom in Tajikistan over the past 5 years were episodic in nature, said the report of the National Association of Independent Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT), published late last week.

«To achieve a consistent development and strengthen freedom of speech and media the country needs a system of approaches based on international standards,» said originator of the report, chairman of NANSMIT Nuriddin Karshibaev. In his opinion, it is important for government structures to gain an understanding of the role and purpose of the media in contemporary society.

«The main problem of freedom of speech and media in Tajikistan is associated with the imperfection of the legal framework for the media, its non-compliance with international norms and standards on freedom of expression. Moreover, the lack of a clear strategy for media development in the country, regardless of their form of ownership, the lack of a civilized market of media and lack of journalistic staff hinder the development of independent pluralistic media,» said Karshibaev.

Another problem is the lack of uniform application of laws in the sphere of media. Among the main reasons that stand on the way of development of online journalism in Tajikistan is the shortage and lack of necessary equipment, noted the author of the report. «The system of press distribution in the Republic of Tajikistan is working inefficiently, which is one of the reasons for the weak development of print media. The problem of licensing in the field of broadcasting also remains relevant. Not all applicants for licenses (there are about 20 of them) were given licenses by authorized state agency,» added Karshibaev.

The report was prepared with financial support of the Office of OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media. «The Office is not responsible for the content of the report. The opinions of the author do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Office,» said Karshibaev.

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New York, February 2, 2012-The Kazakh security service, or KNB, must immediately cease intimidating Oksana Makushina, deputy editor of Golos Respubliki, and return reporting equipment confiscated today from the independent weekly, the Committee to Protect Journalists said.

For two consecutive days starting Wednesday, KNB agents have interrogated Makushina at their headquarters in Almaty in connection with a press conference Monday at which Makushina spoke in defense of Igor Vinyavsky, imprisoned editor of the independent weekly Vzglyad, she told CPJ. The agents told Makushina they were questioning her and other panelists from the press conference after an unnamed attendee filed a complaint alleging that extremist materials were distributed at the venue.

Makushina spoke at the press conference along with Vinyavsky’s wife, Lana Vinyavskaya, and lawyer Sergey Utkin. All three panelists disputed the legality of imprisoning Vinyavsky, who was detained as part of an ongoing crackdown by the KNB on critical media and opposition activists. The KNB claims that Vinyavsky authored a leaflet in April 2010 which it has branded anti-constitutional; Vinyavsky denies the allegations. Makushina and the other panelists distributed the leaflet at their press conference.

Makushina told CPJ that KNB agents interrogated her about the organizers of the press conference, reasons for her participation, the source of the leaflet, the charges against Vinyavsky, and who distributed the materials at the press conference. The agents, Makushina said, also interrogated her about her personal Skype account and how she uses it to contact her sources and colleagues.

Following her interrogation today, three KNB agents produced a warrant to search the newsroom and accompanied Makushina there, where they confiscated the weekly’s main printer and a personal laptop belonging to Golos Respubliki’s office manager, which were used to print the materials for the press conference.

«We call on the Kazakh security service to immediately stop harassing Oksana Makushina, return her newspaper’s equipment, and allow her and other independent journalists in Kazakhstan to do their work without fear of reprisal,» CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator Nina Ognianova said. «We also continue to call for the release of Igor Vinyavsky, who was imprisoned on unfounded extremist charges last month.»

The leaflet, published by the regional press following Vinyavsky’s arrest, carries a photograph of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev with the caption: «Kyrgyzstan got rid of the robbing family of [ousted President Kurmanbek] Bakiyev. Enough tolerating, take [him] to the dumpster!» According to Makushina, there has been no court ruling establishing that the leaflet’s text constituted extremism.

Makushina said unnamed security agents called her Tuesday and asked her to come to the KNB headquarters for what they called «a conversation» the same day, but she insisted they send her a summons. The next day the agents called her around 3:30 pm and asked her to visit the KNB, saying she would be given a written summons at the agency. The document she was handed at the KNB did not contain any information on Makushina’s status, nor reasons for her requested visit to the agency, she told CPJ.

CPJ is a New York-based, independent, nonprofit organization that works to safeguard press freedom worldwide

New York, February 2, 2012-The Kazakh security service, or KNB, must immediately cease intimidating Oksana Makushina, deputy editor of Golos Respubliki, and return reporting equipment confiscated today from the independent weekly, the Committee to Protect Journalists said.

For two consecutive days starting Wednesday, KNB agents have interrogated Makushina at their headquarters in Almaty in connection with a press conference Monday at which Makushina spoke in defense of Igor Vinyavsky, imprisoned editor of the independent weekly Vzglyad, she told CPJ. The agents told Makushina they were questioning her and other panelists from the press conference after an unnamed attendee filed a complaint alleging that extremist materials were distributed at the venue.

Makushina spoke at the press conference along with Vinyavsky’s wife, Lana Vinyavskaya, and lawyer Sergey Utkin. All three panelists disputed the legality of imprisoning Vinyavsky, who was detained as part of an ongoing crackdown by the KNB on critical media and opposition activists. The KNB claims that Vinyavsky authored a leaflet in April 2010 which it has branded anti-constitutional; Vinyavsky denies the allegations. Makushina and the other panelists distributed the leaflet at their press conference.

Makushina told CPJ that KNB agents interrogated her about the organizers of the press conference, reasons for her participation, the source of the leaflet, the charges against Vinyavsky, and who distributed the materials at the press conference. The agents, Makushina said, also interrogated her about her personal Skype account and how she uses it to contact her sources and colleagues.

Following her interrogation today, three KNB agents produced a warrant to search the newsroom and accompanied Makushina there, where they confiscated the weekly’s main printer and a personal laptop belonging to Golos Respubliki’s office manager, which were used to print the materials for the press conference.
«We call on the Kazakh security service to immediately stop harassing Oksana Makushina, return her newspaper’s equipment, and allow her and other independent journalists in Kazakhstan to do their work without fear of reprisal,» CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator Nina Ognianova said. «We also continue to call for the release of Igor Vinyavsky, who was imprisoned on unfounded extremist charges last month.»

The leaflet, published by the regional press following Vinyavsky’s arrest, carries a photograph of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev with the caption: «Kyrgyzstan got rid of the robbing family of [ousted President Kurmanbek] Bakiyev. Enough tolerating, take [him] to the dumpster!» According to Makushina, there has been no court ruling establishing that the leaflet’s text constituted extremism.

Makushina said unnamed security agents called her Tuesday and asked her to come to the KNB headquarters for what they called «a conversation» the same day, but she insisted they send her a summons. The next day the agents called her around 3:30 pm and asked her to visit the KNB, saying she would be given a written summons at the agency. The document she was handed at the KNB did not contain any information on Makushina’s status, nor reasons for her requested visit to the agency, she told CPJ.

CPJ is a New York-based, independent, nonprofit organization
that works to safeguard press freedom worldwide.

Contact:
Nina Ognianova
Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator
Tel. +1.212.465.1004 ext. 106
Email: nognianova@cpj.org

Muzaffar Suleymanov
Europe and Central Asia Research Associate
Tel. +1.212.465.1004 ext. 101
Email: msuleymanov@cpj.org

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Documentary journalists can apply for a grant ranging from UK£5,000-50,000 (about US$7,847-US$78,472).

The Bertha BRITDOC Fund for Journalism is an international film fund dedicated to supporting long-form feature documentaries of a journalistic nature.

The fund seeks films that break stories, expose injustice and bring attention to unreported issues and cameras into regions previously unseen. Due to the investigative nature of long-form films, the fund seeks filmmakers with a journalistic background.

The fund supports in-depth research & development, production funding for longitudinal investigations, editorial support for long-form documentary structure, hostile environment training, emergency transportation and legal advice.

Funding is awarded on a rolling basis.

For more information, click here: http://britdoc.org/real_funds/documentary_journalism_fund/

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The Nieman-Berkman Fellowship in Journalism Innovation will bring one individual to Harvard University for the 2012-13 academic year to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation.

The fellowship is a collaboration between two parts of Harvard: the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Berkman Center for Internet & Society. Both share a set of common interests around journalism, innovation, and the evolution of the digital space. And both have longstanding fellowship programs that give people a year to learn and collaborate with others in the Harvard community.

The Nieman-Berkman Fellow will be a joint fellow between the two centers — a full Nieman Fellow and a full Berkman Fellow.

The Nieman-Berkman Candidate
Candidates will be asked to propose a specific course of study or project relating to journalism innovation. That proposal could deal with any issue relating to journalism’s digital transformation. Examples might include ideas for new revenue streams to fund journalism, the construction of new tools for reporting, or research into news consumption patterns. The candidate’s application must make it clear how his or her proposal will benefit the field.

The Nieman-Berkman Fellow will be able to draw upon the wealth of resources available at Harvard and in the surrounding area for his or her work. Along with the Nieman Foundation and the Berkman Center, Cambridge is home to institutions like the Harvard Business School, MIT’s Center for Civic Media, the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations, the Shorenstein Center for Press, Politics and Public Policy, and others relating to journalism’s evolution.

Our goal is to identify a candidate who would benefit from the time and resources the fellowship provides, and whose work during the year at Harvard would benefit journalism more broadly.

Day-to-day Life of the Nieman-Berkman Fellow
The primary responsibility of the fellow will be to execute the proposal that earned him or her the fellowship.

In addition, the fellow will be expected to spend the year in residence in Cambridge and to be a full participant in both the Nieman and Berkman fellowship communities.

In terms of specific time commitments, that includes attendance at Nieman and Berkman events designed for the fellows, such as the weekly Berkman Fellows’ hour on Tuesdays and the Nieman Fellows’ seminar on Wednesdays. More broadly, it means engagement with both communities and serving as part of the bridge between them. We believe journalists and technologists have important things to teach one another, and the Nieman-Berkman Fellow will be part of that information sharing.

Finally, the Nieman-Berkman Fellow will be expected to share the results of his or her work with other fellows and through the Nieman Journalism Lab.

Eligibility
The Nieman-Berkman Fellowship is open to both United States citizens and citizens of other countries.

Candidates should either be working journalists or work for a news organization in a business, technology, or leadership capacity. Independent journalists are also welcome to apply.

The Nieman Foundation and the Berkman Center share a commitment to diversity and encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Learn more about the requirements and stipulations for eligibility.

Financial Terms
The Nieman-Berkman Fellow will receive the standard Nieman Fellowship stipend from the Nieman Foundation, which is $60,000 over 10 months. Fellows receive additional allowances for housing, childcare, and health insurance, which differ in size depending on their family situation.

How to Apply
You apply through the Nieman Fellowship online application process.

The deadline for applications in Feb. 15, 2012.

Note that this deadline is later than the standard deadline for Nieman Fellowships, which is Jan. 31 for United States citizens. Americans are welcome to apply for both the standard Nieman Fellowship and the special Nieman-Berkman Fellowship.

Once submitted, your application will be evaluated by a joint Berkman and Nieman review team. Interviews with finalists will be held in the spring, and, if a satisfactory candidate is found, the winner will be notified in May.

For More Information
For questions about the application process, email Nieman fellowship administrator John Breen at john_breen@harvard.edu.

For questions about the fellowship itself, email Joshua Benton (Nieman) at joshua_benton@harvard.edu or Colin Maclay (Berkman) at cmaclay@cyber.law.harvard.edu.

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