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🏆 The 2025 Knight #ICFJawards go to… .César Batiz, co-founder and director of trailblazing outlet El Pitazo.Philip Obaji Jr., a Daily Beast correspondent documenting Russian atrocities in Africa . They'll be honored alongside Lester Holt of NBC News!

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🌍Worldwide opportunity🌍.@ICFJ is hiring an international co-director for the Global Business Journalism Program at Tsinghua University. Experience working in China or elsewhere in Asia is preferred. Apply by July 31!.

Our June IJNotebook spotlights Zarena Hermogeno, a student at the University of the City of Manila and freelance reporter. In this issue, you’ll also find opportunities to apply for, and reporting from @EmoryUniversity, @elonuniversity and more: .

How do you turn readers into supporters? Two exiled Latin American media outlets tested different paths to figure out. Explore what works (and what doesn’t) in memberships and grassroots fundraising: .

💡 Where does science journalism end and science communication begin? As freelance roles blur, experts weigh in on why the distinction and transparency matters in an era of rampant misinformation. Read more here: .

📊 Business data is everywhere, but which sources can journalists trust? From the World Bank to the U.S. Census, this guide breaks down where to find credible economic data and how to use it in your reporting:.

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🌊 Reporting grant alert 🌊 . @PulitzerCtr is offering grants for ocean & fisheries reporting, supporting journalists worldwide who want to investigate issues like illegal fishing, coastal livelihoods & sustainability. Apply now—rolling deadline!

🛡️ Editor safety opportunity 🛡️ . The ACOS Alliance is accepting applications for its Africa Editor Safety Cohort, a free 4‑week online training starting Aug. 9, based on “The Fundamentals of Safe Commissioning.” 15 editors can join. Apply by July 18!

🎓 Fellowship opportunity 🎓 . @USC_HealthJrn is accepting applications for its 2025 Data Journalism Fellowship, with an in-person training Oct. 7‑10 + a US $2,000 grant for your project. Applicants need 3+ years’ experience & basic Excel. Apply now!

🎓 Journalism opportunity 🎓 . @BrazilianAJ with @IADB offers a free online course on Brazilian institutions, transparency & AI in investigations, Aug. 18–Oct. 22. Open to journalists, students & comms pros. Register by Aug. 10! 📚

🗞️Journalism + Innovation🗞️ . The 17th International Congress of Investigative Journalism is set for Oct. 10-13 in São Paulo, Brazil. Journalists worldwide can attend panels, workshops & more. Early bird reg. ends July 31!

SLAPP suits are designed to intimidate. But in Serbia, they’ve sparked a new kind of newsroom collaboration—one where solidarity becomes the strongest defense. 📰

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🌍Worldwide opportunity🌍.@ICFJ is hiring an international co-director for the Global Business Journalism Program at Tsinghua University. Experience working in China or elsewhere in Asia is preferred. Apply by July 31!.

Our June edition of IJNotebook is the first in our Summer Skill-building Series, focusing on podcasting. It includes a list of standout podcasts by the next generation of journalists, guidance for creating a podcast on a budget and more. Check it out: .

In Serbia, SLAPP suits aim to silence critical reporting. But independent outlets are flipping the script—responding with solidarity, not silence. A powerful model for media under pressure. 🔗