CNN Academy Climate Storytelling From The Global South 2024: Open For Early-Career Content Creators, Journalists, Or Storytellers

Introduction to the CNN Academy Climate Storytelling from the Global South 2024

Applications are now open for the CNN Academy Climate Storytelling from the Global South 2024 for early-career content creators, journalists, or storytellers. This article provides a thorough overview of the opportunity, from details down to the method of application.

About the CNN Academy Climate Storytelling From The Global South

The purpose of this initiative is to empower journalists, content creators, and communicators with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively report on climate-related issues affecting their regions.

This project is part of The Rockefeller Foundation and CNN Academy’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices and promoting accurate and impactful climate reporting.

The Rockefeller Foundation provided $200k in funding for this program. The money, which can only be used by CNN Academy for this program, will fund expenses related to the development and delivery of the program, associated staffing costs, and travel and accommodation costs for the 15 selected participants.

Eligibility Criteria for CNN Academy Climate Storytelling From The Global South

To be eligible for this media training opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Reside and work in a country in the Global South, including any developing country in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia.
Identify as a content creator, journalist, or storyteller in the early stages of their career.
Have a demonstrable interest in and passion for climate change storytelling, with a portfolio of relevant work, if applicable.

Possess strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
Demonstrate a commitment to actively participating in the entire training program and applying the acquired skills to their reporting projects.
Be able and willing to travel to Abu Dhabi for the CNN Academy Climate Storytelling Simulation from December 3rd to December 10th.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the applicant’s experience, demonstrable commitment to climate reporting, and the potential impact of participation in the program on their work. A panel of climate communication experts will review the submissions and select 15 candidates who best align with the initiative’s objectives.

Benefits Of the CNN Academy Climate Storytelling From The Global South

Climate storytellers selected by CNN Academy will attend a comprehensive training program that covers a wide range of topics related to climate change reporting, including:

Understanding climate science and its impact on local communities

Techniques for investigative journalism and data-driven reporting in the context of climate change
Strategies for communicating complex scientific information to diverse audiences
Ethical considerations in climate reporting include community engagement and representation.

Multimedia storytelling approaches, including visual storytelling, video production, and social media engagement.
Best practices for fact-checking, verifying sources, and countering misinformation
Support and mentorship to produce a news story about climate change in a local context, which will be publicized by CNN and The Rockefeller Foundation.

Important Dates

November 15, 2023: Application Deadline
November 27th to Friday, December 2nd:
In-person CNN Academy training in Abu Dhabi
Week of December 3rd to December 9th:
CNN Academy Climate Storytelling Simulation in Abu Dhabi

How to Apply for the CNN Academy Climate Storytelling from the Global South

Interested candidates are invited to apply via our interactive video form, or through a traditional form, containing the following information:

A brief overview of their background, experience, and motivation for participating in the training program.
A statement on how the training would benefit their professional growth and contribute to improved climate reporting in their region.

Contact information, including email address and phone number.
If applicable, a portfolio of previous reporting work, including links to published articles, videos, or other relevant content.
Confirmation of availability to attend the full training program on the specified dates.

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