Deadline: 17-May-21
Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is partnering with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for Trade Reporting after the Impact of Covid-19 programme and is seeking applications to offer journalists a three-day journalism course to hone skills reporting on the economy and trade under the impact of COVID-19, using sound principles of journalism such as accuracy, independence and freedom from bias.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global trade. Disruption of global supply chains, new export restrictions, decisions on relief packages to MSMEs or the launch of an e-commerce platform are issues that Ministries of Trade need to communicate to the media and general public.
This online training course will be delivered in English, combining live video sessions and offline work.
The programme will involve a blend of lively interactive online sessions, expert briefings, and exercises, to sustain a highly practical, engaging and relevant experience.
As part of the same partnership, government officials working with the WTO’s Enhanced Integrated Framework will also receive media training from TRF.
Participants from both courses will be brought together on the 3rd day of the programme for knowledge and experience exchange, to understand challenges encountered and put lessons learned on their separate courses into practice with mock interviews and press conferences.
This is extremely beneficial in building networks and synergies for increased collaboration.
Programme Breakdown
- A forum will be created for continued discussion and networking between the journalists and the WTO’s government officials participating in the two courses.
- 31st May, 2nd June, 4th June
- One session per day with TRF trainers, including online and offline segments featuring guest speakers, presentations, Q&A, exercises and group work.
- Short assignments and activities
- Participants should allow for 3.5 hours for each training day as well as up to one hour for additional discussions and mentoring.
- They should also be prepared to invest an additional two hours per week for assignments and preparation.
- Each session will comprise a blend of live group sessions, offline and group work, and time with expert speakers.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be full-time journalists or regular contributors working for media organisations based in the following countries: Lesotho, Zambia, Uganda, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malawi, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Ethiopia and Rwanda.
- Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ professional experience, and should explain through their applications why they will benefit from participation in this course, and how they plan to use lessons learned in their professional work.
- Once selected, applicants will also be asked to provide a letter from their editor supporting their participation in the programme, including a commitment to publish the story they will produce should they participate in the mentoring component of the course. This will only be requested by TRF once applicants have been selected for the course.
- Applicants must have access to a minimum internet speed of 8Mb/second. Applicants will also need access to a computer to participate in the training; participation from a mobile or smart phone will not be possible.
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