Journalism & Media

July 27, 2015

Society of Environmental Journalists Meet-Up in New York City

7 p.m. Table reserved by Jenny Bogo of the Society of Environmental Journalists on the 2nd floor patio. Or if it's rainy meet inside the bar. Food available. Sign up on the Society of Environmental Journalists NYC Meet-Ups page. Click here to see more information about the venue.

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"Should Swimmers Worry About Sharks?"

Predictably for this time of summer, an increased number of swimmers in ocean water has raised the incidence of shark attacks. Lost in the ratings-driven media frenzy is this estimate from Pew Trusts: "100 million sharks are killed in commercial fisheries every year. That means that during Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, about 1.9 million sharks—roughly 11,200 sharks an hour—will be killed."

Source: NY Times, 07/07/2015
March 15, 2024

DEADLINE: IJNR Field Reporting Grants

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources is accepting proposals until Mar 15, 2024 for grants to help defray the costs of reporting projects that focus on natural resources, the environment, energy, development, agriculture, environmental justice and public health. Journalists of color and other underrepresented or minority journalists are strongly encouraged to apply.

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September 1, 2015

DEADLINE: Covering Water in a Changing World

This free specialized reporting institute, Nov 12-13, 2015 in Gainsville, Florida (from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation), is designed for any journalist or weather broadcaster reporting on water issues and the impact of climate change. Apply by Sep 1.

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October 31, 2019

DEADLINE: The Hostwriter Prize

The #hostwriterPrize for collaborative research is designed to award exemplary collaborative journalism.  One award is for a work already published and the other is for a brilliant pitch. Cash prizes. Apply by Oct 31, 2019.

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June 29, 2015

Society of Environmental Journalists - DC Science Writers Association Happy Hour

Members of the Society of Environmental Journalists and the D.C. Science Writers Association invite journalists and people interested in their work to meet up for drinks, food, conversation and networking. 6:30-8 p.m. No RSVP. Learn more about SEJ meet-ups here.

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October 16, 2023

DEADLINE: National Press Foundation Awards

NPF presents several awards to journalists and helps administer journalism awards presented by other organizations. Open to reporting in broadcasting, print, and online journalism, as well as editorial cartoons. Cash prizes. Entry fee is $25. Deadlines: Oct 2 and 16, 2023.

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