British Council’s Future News Worldwide in London 2019

Future News Worldwide identifies, trains and connects the next generation of global journalists. It is a partnership programme between the British Council and some of the world’s leading media organisation. The aim is to support young people to develop a wide range of journalism skills and to establish the UK as a global leader in the nurturing of young journalists and media figures.

The programme is a two-day conference in London, with English as the working language. The conference offers aspiring young journalists opportunities to develop practical and editorial skills and hear directly from some of the world’s most high-profile industry leaders, with a mixture of talks, interactive panel sessions, workshops and hands-on experiences.

After the conference, delegates will be part of a year-round global alumni network, helping them to engage with one another, implement their learning and continue their professional development.

They are looking for 100 of the world’s most talented, motivated and passionate student journalists to attend an intensive media training programme. Applicants will receive exclusive training from world-leading editors, broadcasters, writers and reporters, and see how publishers around the world are using technology to find stories and bring them to life like never before.

It is open for students or a recent graduates who are passionate about journalism. Whether a writer, blogger, vlogger, photographer, radio journalist or work in any other kind of media applicants can apply for a place at Future News Worldwide 2019 as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.

WORTH

  • Applicants will receive exclusive coaching from world-leading editors, broadcasters, writers and reporters, and see how publishers around the world are using technology to find stories and bring them to life like never before.
  • The conference is free for successful applicants and travel and accommodation costs will be covered
  • The conference will help develop a wide range of journalism skills
  • The conference offers aspiring young journalists opportunities to develop practical and editorial skills
  • Delegates will be part of a year-round global alumni network, helping them to engage with one another, implement their learning and continue their professional development.

ELIGIBILITY

  • To apply for a place at Future News Worldwide 2019 applicants must:
    • Be aged 18-25 on 1 July 2019
    • Be a registered student, enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course (of any subject) at a university or higher education institution OR have graduated from a degree course after 1 July 2017
    • Be a native speaker of English OR be able to speak English at IELTS level 6.5 or equivalent (a formal qualification is not required, just the ability to speak at this level)
    • Not have participated in Future News Worldwide or Future NEWS before
    • Be dedicated to a career in journalism, in any form
    • Be available to travel to and from the UK on any date between 13-18 July 2019.
    • PLEASE NOTE: if the applicant is shortlisted for a place at the conference they will be required to provide evidence of eligibility (identity, age, student status and English language ability).

DEADLINE: March 24, 2019

To apply and for more information visit here

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