{"id":96156,"date":"2021-08-30T15:45:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T15:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricaportal.com\/?p=96156"},"modified":"2021-08-30T15:45:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T15:45:31","slug":"trf-pace-radio-journalism-training-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricaportal.com\/trf-pace-radio-journalism-training-course\/","title":{"rendered":"TRF PACE Radio Journalism Training Course | How To Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"
TRF PACE Radio Journalism Training Course application form | How to apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n Below, are the details on Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) application form, requirements, eligibility,\u00a0 qualifications needed, application guidelines, application deadline, how to apply, closing date, and other opportunities links for South Africans is published here on\u00a0Southafricaportal.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0as well as on the official website\/application portal.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) application details<\/strong>\u00a0have been published here. All Eligible and Interested applicants may apply online for this opportunity before the application deadline-closing date.<\/p>\n NOTE:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The TRF<\/strong>\u00a0is a member of the\u00a0Partnership Against Child Exploitation\u00a0(PACE). PACE is a ground-breaking partnership of private sector, academic, media development and civil society organisations working together to combat the exploitation of children in the worst forms of child labour. Operating in three African countries \u2013 Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ethiopia \u2013 the PACE programme aims to identify the most effective strategies to combat the exploitation of children in the worst forms of child labour, through a range of initiatives.<\/p>\n Leveraging the power of the media to raise awareness of the damaging effects of child labour on children, by supporting high-quality journalism, is one of these initiatives.<\/p>\n TRF and the\u00a0PACE consortium<\/strong>\u00a0would like to invite interested radio journalists\u00a0based in the Amhara region of Ethiopia<\/strong>\u00a0to submit applications to participate in this new training opportunity, via the application process set out below. This three-day course will be based in the Amhara regional capital \u2013 Bahir Dar, and run from Wednesday 13th to Friday 15th October 2021.<\/p>\n With support from the\u00a0Amhara Media Corporation,<\/strong>\u00a0TRF will deliver a three-day, full-time radio training programme in English, with a focus on ethical and impartial reporting standards, safeguarding when reporting on children\u2019s issues, interviewing and newsgathering techniques, and engaging with target audiences. The course will blend theoretical and practical elements, and include presentations from a selection of expert speakers engaged in the fight against child labour.<\/p>\n During the course participants will be expected to generate their own story ideas to contribute to the fight against the worst forms of child labour. At the end of the three-day programme, participants will pitch their story ideas for the opportunity to participate in the TRF mentoring programme.<\/p>\n Course Format<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n The course will be based in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Participants will come together for three days of full-time training. Training days will commence at 9:30am EAT, and conclude at 5:30pm each day.<\/p>\n Participants travelling from outside of Bahir Dar will be supported with a transport and accommodation allowance provided by TRF. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all participants during the course.<\/p>\n The course will be delivered through a blend of in-person facilitation, and sessions delivered via video link due to the on-going travel suspension resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n The course will be delivered in English. However, we recognise that English will not be the first language for most\/all participants, and support will be available by Amharic-speaking members of the training team. While we expect all participants to be proficient in English, this is not a language-training course. The emphasis is on good reporting, writing and journalism rather than English grammar.<\/p>\n Applicants must:<\/p>\n Once selected, applicants will also be asked to provide a passport-size photo and a letter from their editor supporting their participation in the programme. Letters should include a commitment to publish a story on the topic of child labour, should the applicant go on to participate in the mentoring component of the course. These will only be requested by TRF once applicants have been selected for the course.<\/p>\n Applicants should provide the following documents as part of the application process:<\/p>\n Please note there are limited spaces available; TRF will consider all applications on merit.<\/p>\n If you have any difficulties applying, please email\u00a0trfmedia@thomsonreuters.com<\/a>, ensuring you quote the course title found at the top of this page.<\/p>\n For More Information:<\/p>\nThomson Reuters Foundation (TRF)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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