Applications Invited for Oxford Climate Journalism Network

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About the Organization

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is dedicated to exploring the future of journalism worldwide through debate, engagement, and research.

We believe in the value of independent journalism, the power of news, and the importance of an informed public. We are committed to the timeless journalistic aspiration of seeking truth and reporting it, as well as the ongoing work of remaking the profession and the organisations that enable it. Our focus is on journalism, the media industry, and the public that they serve.

About the Fellowship

The Oxford Climate Journalism Network (OCJN) is a programme that supports a global community of reporters and editors across beats and platforms to improve the quality, understanding and impact of climate coverage around the world. We are a programme of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford.

Since its launch in January 2022, the network has worked with 400 reporters and editors from over 100 countries, from editors-in-chief and business editors to photojournalists and climate specialists. Any person in the newsroom, from any desk, can join the network.

This is a unique opportunity to join a global network, and learn from peers and academics, while developing your own expertise and career in climate journalism.

Members of the network will participate in a six-month online programme with access to world-leading experts, dedicated workshops and a community of 100 journalists from all continents.

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Join 14 mandatory sessions. These are one introductory session, one closing session and 12 keynote 90-minute seminars held every two weeks. These mandatory sessions are usually held Tuesdays at 13:00 UK time to allow for maximum time zone coverage. This unfortunately results in inconvenient hours for colleagues in East Asia, the Pacific and Western North America. 
• Join the community’s dedicated online platform and engage with other members there
• Join 60-minute optional sessions whenever possible. These are often held at 13:00 UK time, but may vary to allow for better hours for colleagues. We usually run around 25 optional sessions, in addition to our 14 mandatory sessions.
• Engage with the network’s community, including discussion with colleagues on an online platform, and participating whenever possible in additional activities and events
• Complete three brief questionnaires tracking their knowledge through the process, including a survey in June, another one in December and a mid-course survey.

Who should apply

• The course is designed for reporters from all beats, desks and formats that are interested in improving their coverage of climate change. This course is not only for climate specialists, although they are also welcome to apply.
• The course aims to broaden the scope of climate change journalism. As a result, journalists, multimedia reporters, photographers and editors from beats such as sports, business and politics are encouraged to apply. This is not a course for students or for PR professionals. Only practising journalists should apply.
• Applicants should have the written support of their line manager to attend the 14 mandatory sessions and join the rest of the programme.

How to Apply

Applications to join the network are now open until Sunday 13 October, 23:59 (UK time). Link to apply below.

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