Pulitzer Center Grant
Journalist Grant Opportunity: Underreported Stories in Africa
Join Our Effort to Highlight Vital Issues Impacting African Communities
Position: Journalist Grantee
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Grant-Funded Opportunity
Organization: Pulitzer Center
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis
About the Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center is dedicated to supporting high-quality journalism that addresses underreported issues around the world. Our mission is to highlight the crucial stories that impact communities but often go unnoticed. We provide grants to journalists to enable them to produce impactful, high-quality reporting on these vital topics.
Grant Overview
We are currently seeking proposals for journalism projects that focus on critical issues affecting African communities. Our emphasis is on stories that have the potential to inform and influence behaviors and policies for the betterment of these communities.
Focus Areas
- Water and Sanitation
- Land Degradation and Coastal Erosion
- Education
- Maternal Health
- Climate Resilience
Recent Successful Projects
Our grantees have produced compelling stories on diverse topics, such as:
- The Impact of Fast Fashion on Lesotho
- Coastal Erosion in Ghana
- Gold Laundering in Uganda
- Global Famines Influenced by COVID-19, Climate Change, and the Ukraine Conflict
These stories have been featured in major international and African media outlets, including Science magazine, Al Jazeera, The Continent, and Premium Times.
Grant Details
We support projects across all media platforms, encouraging proposals that integrate print, photography, audio, and video elements. Our goal is to enhance original reporting with interactive or multimedia features.
Ideal Candidates
We welcome applications from:
- Reporters
- Photographers
- Radio/Audio Journalists
- Television/Video Journalists
- Documentary Filmmakers
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to data-based, investigative, and accountability journalism that addresses systemic issues and holds powerful figures accountable.
Application Requirements
To apply, you will need to provide:
- Project Description: A concise, 250-word description of your proposed project.
- Preliminary Budget: An estimate that includes a basic breakdown of costs.
- Distribution Plan: A compelling plan for how you will distribute your reporting, including letters of commitment from news outlets.
Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to support journalism teams that reflect the diversity of the communities they report on. We encourage applications from journalists of all nationalities and backgrounds.
Application Process
We accept proposals on a rolling basis. Applicants typically receive feedback within one to two weeks of submission. Please write your application in English.
Why Work With Us?
Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Grant Funding: Competitive grant amounts to cover the costs of your project.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development through our network and resources.
- Exposure: Get your work published in prominent media outlets.
Work Environment
- Remote Work: Flexibility to work from anywhere.
- Supportive Culture: A collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity and creativity.
Application Process
Interested in making a difference with your reporting? Apply today by submitting your proposal through our website.
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We are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. The Pulitzer Center is an equal employer and does not charge any application or recruitment fee, whether refundable or not.
Best of luck with your application!
For more information on how to apply, please refer to “Tips for a Successful Pulitzer Center Grant Application” on our website.
To apply for this job please visit pulitzercenter.org.
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