Pulitzer Center Hosts Gender Lens Conference on June 3 & 4

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Please join The Pulitzer Center  in Washington DC on June 3 and 4 for "A Gender Lens," a special conference showcasing Pulitzer Center reporting focused on the intersection of gender with the most critical issues of our time. The event is intended for journalists, editors, policy-makers, academics and NGO's to join in a conversation on–and celebration of–the vital work of journalists and others on gender around the world. Topics include: Property Rights Women in Conflict Zones Global Health Refugees/Migration Labor/Economics Diversifying the Story The event will also feature a keynote dinner with Dr.Musimbi Kanyoro, President and CEO, Global Fund for Women, Susan Goldberg, Editorial Director, National Geographic Partners, and Editor in Chief, National Geographic Magazine, Ben Taub, Pulitzer Center grantee and staff writer for The New Yorker, and a special performance by Girl Be Heard inspired by Pulitzer Center reporting. On Sunday, June 4, the event will offer three morning workshops: one on cyber security, led by The New York Times; one on Fundraising/Proposal Writing, and…

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WSJ Is Hiring

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The Wall Street Journal is seeking a multimedia editor to join its award-winning Visuals team in New York City. This is a rare opportunity to work with world-class photographers, editors, reporters, designers, developers and other visual journalists to create rich, interactive multimedia stories, both for breaking news as well as planned features. The job requires deep experience with photography, video and visual storytelling. The ideal candidate has a collaborative and innovative mindset and can quickly adapt in a fast-moving environment. Our work is seen by millions of people every day around the world and we are committed to the growth of visual and interactive journalism. Job requirements: Excellent news, storytelling and design judgement. Fluency with Photoshop, video and audio editing tools, and social media. Fluency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Expertise with responsive design and best practices for designing stories for mobile devices. Prior experience in a news environment. Able to work…

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W. Eugene Smith Fund Call for Entries 2017

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The W. Eugene Smith Fund announced it is now accepting applications for its 38th annual Grant in Humanistic Photography. Since presenting its first grant in 1980, the Fund has awarded more than one million dollars to exemplary photographers whose works, created in the tradition of Eugene Smith, have brought light to contemporary issues that call for compassion and attention. The Smith Fund also announced it will increase its annual grant to $35,000, beginning this year. Photographers interested in learning more about the grant and fellowship, and submitting an application should visit SmithFund.org. The deadline for submitting applications is May 31, 2017. About The Smith Fund Grant The Grant is presented annually by The W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund to photographers whose work is judged by a panel of experts to be in the best tradition of highlighting untold stories, as exhibited by W. Eugene Smith during his 45-year career in photojournalism. The grant, which honors the legendary…

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Tim Hetherington Trust Announces its Awardees

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The Tim Hetherington Trust is proud to announce the winner of the Visionary Award 2017, which this year the judges have awarded to OMAR IMAM for completion of his innovative project “Syrialism”.  Described by some as “documentary Surrealism” Omar creates conceptual portraits of a carefully constructed cross section of the Syrian diaspora including pro and anti government voices, Jihadists and pacifists, professionals and artisans and many others who are represented in ways that reflect their perspectives and experiences.  Omar is primarily focused on challenging Syrian self perceptions in ways that provoke enlightened awareness of the broader Syrian condition, and secondarily offers a window through which other cultures can watch and learn about the Syrian experience since the onset of civil war in 2011. In finalizing the Visionary Award 2017 the judges took the unusual step of adding a supplementary award to ANDREA ELLEN REED for her project “Unseen” which offers an authentic insight into the Black…

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MediaStorm Launches Annual Partnership with the International Center of Photography

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MediaStorm is thrilled to present our annual partnership with the International Center of Photography and Harbers Studio, a film series honoring the winners of the 33rd Annual Infinity Awards. This year, MediaStorm was proud to produce the films honoring these winners: Michael Christopher Brown, Libyan Sugar, for Artist’s Book; Michael Famighetti and Sarah Lewis, Vision & Justice, for Critical Writing and Research; Edmund Clark and Crofton Black, Negative Publicity, Artefacts of Extraordinary Rendition, for Documentary and Photojournalism; Vasantha Yogananthan, for Emerging Photographer; and For Freedoms, for Online Media and New Platform. Each year, ICP recognizes these outstanding artists at a gala in Chelsea Piers, which serves the dual purpose of honoring these works and galvanizing support for ICP. According to ICP Executive Director, Mark Lubell, the Awards ”acknowledge the significant talents of those using photography and visual arts to shed light on and make an impact on an ever-changing world." MediaStorm’s films…

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