Journalists and Writers Foundation presents
MEDIA AND JOURNALISM WEBINARS 2025
Application Now Open
The Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) is excited to announce that applications for the Media and Journalism Webinars 2025 are now open. This opportunity invites young media professionals and human rights advocates from around the world to become part of a dynamic global network.
The Media and Journalism Webinars is an online certificate program designed to prioritize experiential learning through intensive workshops, webinars, mentorship, and interactive discussions with professional journalists, offering invaluable hands-on field experience. Since its inception in 2020, the program has successfully hosted over 37 media experts and welcomed 166 participants from 33 countries.
This program aims to equip journalism students and emerging media professionals with the tools for success in their careers, promoting experiential learning by translating theory into practice through research and article writing. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of journalism, communications, and media professions.
In its sixth year, the Media and Journalism Webinars will feature comprehensive training sessions and panel discussions led by notable media experts. These sessions will provide invaluable resources to help participants navigate the contemporary challenges of journalism and human rights reporting. Furthermore, panels will showcase prominent journalists specializing in video coverage, photojournalism, filmmaking, and investigative journalism, creating a supportive dialogue platform for participants to exchange knowledge and experiences as they develop their careers.
We encourage you to visit www.jwfacademy.org for more information about previous sessions and to learn more about the esteemed journalists and award-winning media professionals who have participated in the JWF Media and Journalism Webinars.
APPLICATION LINK
Deadline: May 20, 2025
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MJW 2025 Booklet
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
26 May 2025, Monday (10:00 – 11:30 AM EST)
Session 1: (Training) The Role of Media Literacy and Narratives in The Age of Polarization and Misinformation
28 May 2025, Wednesday (10:00 – 11:30 am EST)
Session 2: (Panel) Ethics and Strategies of Investigative Journalism: Covering Cases from Undemocratic Regimes
30 May 2025, Friday (10:00 – 11:30 am EST)
Session 3: (Training) Navigating Through Transnational Repression, Censorship and Digital Attacks
2 June 2025, Monday (10:00 – 11:30 am EST)
Session 4: (Panel) Cross-Cutting Line Between Journalism and Human Rights Advocacy
4 June 2025, Wednesday (10:00 – 11:30 am EST)
Session 5: (Panel) Introducing Media and Press Freedom Organizations
JWF MEDIA AND JOURNALISM COHORT OF 2024
7 Expert Speakers from 5 Countries
42 Participants from 26 Countries
