Journalism & Media

February 1, 2026

DEADLINE: New Media Writing Prize

The Media School at Bournemouth University in the UK awards cash prizes for storytelling (fiction or non-fiction) written specifically for delivery and reading/viewing on a PC or Mac, the web or a hand-held device such as an iPad or mobile phone. Deadline is Feb 1, 2026.

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"US Firms Exploiting Trump-Era Loophole Over Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’"

"Chemical companies are dodging a federal law designed to track how many PFAS “forever chemicals” their plants are discharging into the environment by exploiting a loophole created in the Trump administration’s final months, a new analysis of federal records has found."

Source: Guardian, 10/14/2022

"World’s Big Polluters Talk Up Net-Zero With Little to Show"

"When it comes to net-zero, a lot of companies are more talk than action. That’s the conclusion of a new report from Climate Action 100+, an investor alliance with combined assets of more than $68 trillion, which shows that promises by major corporate emitters to achieve net-zero targets are “not matched by the development and implementation of credible decarbonization strategies.”"

Source: Bloomberg, 10/14/2022
October 15, 2023

DEADLINE: NPR-IJA NextGenRadio — Indigenous Workshop

NPR and the Indigenous Journalists Association invite applications from early-career professionals for their next audio-focused, digital journalism workshop, designed to enhance coverage of Indigenous affairs with Indigenous voices, Nov. 13-17, 2023, in Albuquerque, N.M. Cash stipend. Apply by Oct 15.

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October 21, 2022

FIJ Impact Investigations: Podcasts

The Fund for Investigative Journalism invites you to learn how to develop and produce investigative podcasts, including bringing documents and data to life in audio reporting and transferring skills from traditional print and broadcast journalism to podcasts. 11:30 a.m. Eastern (via Zoom).

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August 31, 2025

DEADLINE: Climate Beacon Newsroom Initiative

Solutions Journalism Network and the Indigenous Journalists Association will bring together five U.S. newsrooms to receive 12 months of training and mentorship in covering climate topics through a solutions lens. Includes a $15K grant and travel stipend for the Indigenous Media Conference. Apply by Aug 31, 2025.

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2022 David Stolberg Meritorious Service Award Winner: JoAnn Valenti

The David Stolberg Meritorious Service Award annually recognizes an SEJ member for their exceptional volunteer work. The 2022 Stolberg award goes to JoAnn Valenti, who joined SEJ in October 1990. Her volunteer work for SEJ has been primarily behind-the-scenes work that quietly spread SEJ's name over several continents. She was a judge for SEJ's Rachel Carson Environment Book category for 14 years and also served on the editorial board and wrote for SEJournal.

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