Sustainable journalism, cross-border investigation schemes and new podcast episode
Hi maria,
Here's what you'll discover in this edition of the EJC newsletter:
Sustainable journalism event in Helsinki.
Two IJ4EU funding calls still open.
Journalism Innovation Podcast: episode #10 now available.Enjoy reading!
Sustainable journalism event in HelsinkiOn 25 January, the European Journalism Centre joined the launch of the new 40-hour e-course on sustainable journalism in Helsinki.
Hosted by Lars Tallert, founder and president of the Sustainable Journalism Partnership, the event gave us the opportunity to highlight how the EJC’s work supports more sustainable European journalism.
The e-course is tailored for media managers, editors, reporters, educators, and students in journalism, communication, and social sciences, offering insights into environmental, social, and economic sustainability in journalism.
The event also included a discussion panel with Hanna Johde (Sanoma Media Finland), Johanna Suhonen (Alma Media), and Rami Ratvio (Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science).
Donate to support sustainable journalismYou will directly support initiatives that strengthens and develops sustainable journalism like:
Funding opportunities
Events
Resources
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IJ4EU cross-border investigation schemesThe two calls for applications for investigative journalism funding by IJ4EU are still open.
Don't miss this opportunity!
• Investigation Support Scheme : Grants of up to €50,000 to allow journalistic teams of any type, including newsrooms and specialist investigative outlets, to team up across frontiers on ambitious projects.
• Freelancer Support Scheme : Grants of up to €20,000 to cross-border investigative teams made up predominantly of freelance journalists.
The deadline for applications to both calls is on 10 March at 23:59 CET.
Register to attend a free Cross-Border Masterclass, aimed at helping journalists craft work plans for investigations and write stronger grant applications, on 11 February, 13:00 to 15:30 CET.
more info & apply
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Journalism Innovation Podcast: new episodeIn this episode we focus on digital security. We discuss how news organisations can safeguard their data infrastructure, as well as protect journalists and their sources in an era of digital surveillance.
From leaking safely to considering how you store investigations FlokiNET’s CEO, Kolja Weber, shares valuable tactics and approaches for cybersecurity and highlights some basic digital hygiene every newsroom embed in their operations.
watch here
All episodes of the Journalism Innovation Podcast are now available on SoundCloud, Spotify and Apple Music.
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Claudia from EJC
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