The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in collaboration with ONE and the Elliott family seek entries for the 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. In its second year, this prestigious award will honor an up-and-coming journalist in Africa who tells important stories through quality reporting.

Mike served as a distinguished editor at The Economist, Newsweek and Time before becoming CEO of ONE. Last year, he had spoken of his dream to establish an award that would bring together his belief in great journalism with his commitment to progress in Africa.

Location:

United States

Benefits

  • Will provide the winner a $5,000 cash prize to pursue an in-depth reporting project
  • In a special study tour organized by ICFJ, the winner will spend time in U.S. newsrooms to learn new skills and share knowledge

Eligibilities

  • The contest is open to up-and-coming, English-speaking journalists working in Africa for print, broadcast and online news media
  • Applicants must have no more than 10 years of journalism experience.
  • Applicants must submit one published story that reflects top-notch storytelling about important issues
  • The submission can be a feature story; an in-depth, investigative or explanatory piece; or a multimedia report or documentary
  • The published story or broadcast must be submitted in English. Works in other languages must include English translations
Eligible Regions: Africa

Application Process

Apply online through the given link

Application Deadline: December 31, 2017

Application ClosedOfficial link

For Further Queries

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