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NPPA Best of Photojournalism Deadlines Approaching

Post author:Lisa Jamhoury
Post published:January 21, 2013

The NPPA Best of Photojournalism 2013 Competition deadlines are approaching. NPPA holds annual contests developed by photojournalists for Still Photojournalism, Video Photojournalism, Photojournalism Editing and Multimedia Photojournalism. The deadline for Video Photojournalism is January 25, 3pm EST. The deadline for Still Photojournalism, Photojournalism Editing and Multimedia Photojournalism is February 1, 3pm EST. All of the contests for this year have reconsidered the categories to improve the competition. In the Still Photojournalism contest, categories have been added for the Olympics, the Road to Office and Features. Other changes have been made to clarify the categories to improve the competition. Entry is free to all participants. Register and apply now. About the NPPA Best of Photojournalism Renowned as “the contest designed for photojournalists by photojournalists,” the Best of Photojournalism (BOP) competition attracts the very best in still, video, multimedia, and editing. Learn more and apply at https://nppa.org/competitions/best-of-photojournalism.

Reynolds Journalism Institute Announces Non-Residential Fellowship

Post author:Lisa Jamhoury
Post published:January 15, 2013

The Reynolds Journalism Institute has announced the addition of a non-residential component to its fellowship program for the 2013-2014 session. The non-residential fellowship was created alongside the existing residential fellowship to add flexibility for applicants. This new component encourages professionals who want to develop an idea while continuing to work at their company/organization. Ideally this would provide a direct benefit to the fellow's company and a clear path for implementation. In addition to the non-residential fellowship, the residential fellowship allows fellows to spend time on the University of Missouri campus. The opportunity provides access to RJI's and Mizzou's numerous intellectual, marketing and technological resources. Call for Submissions The Donald W. Reynolds Fellowship gives fellows the opportunity to devote eight months to intense thinking, research and experimentation with the goal of advancing the practice of journalism in important ways. RJI invites proposals from people who have innovative ideas to improve the practice or…

Elon University Hiring Multimedia Professional in Residence

Post author:Lisa Jamhoury
Post published:January 14, 2013

Elon University is hiring a multimedia professional in residence. The residency has flexible timing, from one year to several, depending on the candidate's availability and goals. Details below. Position Description Professional in Residence: Multimedia Journalism, Specializing in Multiplatform, Visual and Real-time Communications The School of Communications at Elon University invites applications for a professional in residence specializing in multimedia journalism, effective August 2013. We seek a candidate with recent experience as a professional reporter, specializing in multimedia and multiplatform news. His or her work should involve creating and combining strong visual elements and long, medium and short written reports and publishing them in emerging and traditional media outlets. This position begins in August, 2013, and is renewable for up to five years. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position Description: The professional in residence will foster experiential learning, developing students’ skills in contemporary multimedia and multiplatform media practice. This…

70th Anniversary POYi Competition Open

Post author:Lisa Jamhoury
Post published:January 11, 2013

Pictures of the Year International has launched its 70th anniversary competition to honor the world's premier documentary photography, multimedia, and visual editing. This years' competition features 50 categories, including year-specific categories such as the Olympics and Campaign 2012. Plus, there are two new categories to recognize eBooks in the Best Publications Division. The registration platform is now open. The entry deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. About Pictures of the Year International Pictures of the Year International is the oldest and most prestigious photojournalism program in the world. When you enter POYi, your work reaches out to citizens worldwide and becomes a part of visual history. See the new Call for Entries on the POYi website. Or follow their Facebook Page for updates.

Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation Offers New Documentary Award

Post author:Lisa Jamhoury
Post published:December 17, 2012

The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for Documentary Photography & Film has added an award to its 2013 grant program to now include short-short documentary filmmaking. Their call for 2013 entries is now open for both documentary photography and film submissions. The foundation seeks outstanding entries focusing on the lives and populations ravaged by war, famine, disease, poverty, religious persecution, political oppression, forced migration and other human injustices. One winning submission in each category will be selected by a jury. The foundation awards a $5000 grant for the production or completion of a social documentary photography project, and a $5000 prize for a completed social documentary film. The top twelve entries will be exhibited in July 2013 during Les Rencontres d'Arles, the international photography festival in Arles, France. The grant winner will be selected and announced there by an international jury. 2013 entries must be received by March 31, 2013. Learn more and apply…