Brief Description
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 organisations.
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 centres around 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.
British Council is looking for 100 of the world's most talented, motivated and passionate student journalists to attend an intensive media training programme. Recipients 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.
Future News Worldwide 2019 will take place on 16 and 17 July at Reuters UK headquarters in Canary Wharf, London.
Benefits
The conference is free for successful applicants and travel and accommodation costs will be covered.
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.
Eligibility
To apply for a place at Future News Worldwide 2019 you must;
Be aged 18-25 on 1 July 2019.
Be a registered student enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course (of any subject) at university or higher education institution.
OR have graduated from a degree course after 1 July 2017.
Be a native speaker of English.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.
Deadline is March 21, 2019
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