International Anti-Corruption Conference: Young Journalists Initiative! Deadline: 20 September 2016

International Anti-Corruption Conference: Young Journalists Initiative! Deadline: 20 September 2016

The International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) is currently inviting young journalists working all around the world to be part of the next edition of the IACC.

Successful Young Journalists will be selected from South America and the rest of the world* to form the Young Journalist (YJ) team at the IACC. They will work together under the guidance of the IACC and Transparency International media unit to report on the conference and the conference sessions through various social media and new media channels including the IACC blog, Facebook, Twitter and Vimeo. The selected YJs will also have the opportunity to submit stories to their own news outlets write monthly blogs/articles for the IACC website and have a chance to engage with the TI National Chapters in their respective countries.

Benefits

Successful applicants will be invited to report on the 17th IACC in Panama City, Panama. Applicants will receive:

Ticket to the 17th IACCRound-trip economy flights to Panama and accommodation for four nightsRefund for any visa costsGuidance and advice from our Communications team at Transparency International and previous Young JournalistsJournalistic opportunities before and after the conference with the freedom to write about what matters to applicantsAccess to some of the most influential people in the anti-corruption field as well as the civil society, business and governmental sectors

Eligibility Criteria

Someone not over 35 years old on the 2nd September 2016.A working journalist or blogger of any nationality with proven experience, based in a country where there is a Transparency International National Chapter.We’re looking for photojournalists; video broadcast journalists, print/online journalists, or tech-savvy journalists with experience working across different platforms.Fluency in English (demonstrated through TOEFL and/or IELTS scores if available).Journalists with a taste for fighting corruption and keen to learn more about Transparency International, the IACC Series and the issues we work on. Ideally you should have experience reporting on social issues.Skills and knowledge in one of the following:Print/online journalism Photojournalism Video broadcast journalism Technology/social media Graphic design/journalism

How to Apply

For the chance to be part of the select 17th IACC Young Journalists group applicants need to submit the following:

Links to or samples of applicant’s work in their medium of expertise, preferably on issues covered by the IACC (see the Conference Agenda for inspiration).A short essay (250-300 words) in English on why applicants want to join the Young Journalist team and what applicants can do to contribute before, during, and after the Conference.Finally, include a resume/CV in English with references.

For more information, please visit Young Journalists Initiative.