Measuring impact isn’t just about tracking analytics. Tools that allow journalists to gather audience feedback are powerful additions, as well. Here’s how media in exile can implement effective impact-tracking strategies: buff.ly/4aMRJXS

Next week, we will host our first Crisis Reporting Forum session, in partnership with Media Diversity Institute. The session will convene journalists covering the Israel-Hamas war for a discussion about the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Register here: buff.ly/3TOlYa0

🌍Worldwide opportunity🌍
Thomson Reuters Foundation and Kurt Schork Memorial Fund are hosting a contest that honors the work of fixers and freelance/local reporters in developing countries. Works published between June 1, 2023 and May 31, 2024 can be submitted by May 31!
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The ongoing smear campaign against North Macedonian journalists at Metamorphosis, started “by some of the anti-vaxxers,” and expanded to calls for violence and threats against the team, said Goran Rizaov. Read about it here:
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“[Journalists] should seek out BIPOC sources when covering topics beyond race, too,” writes Shana Westlake. Check out the list of various BIPOC associations that can be a huge source of diverse information:
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While covering the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, what challenges do journalists face when attempting to factually represent conditions on the ground? Our IJNet's upcoming Crisis Reporting Forum session with Media Diversity Institute will tackle this and more. Register here: buff.ly/3TOlYa0

Save the date for The Self-Investigation's “Mental Health in Journalism Summit” and discover how a healthier work culture in the media is possible.
📅Oct 8-10
🙌Free & Online
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. Muck Rack’s annual report on the state of journalism is available! Download the report now for insights on trends in employment, PR pitching preferences and more!
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Staff and freelance journalists, editorial managers and independent media organizations worldwide can apply by April 18 for Pulitzer Center’s Rainforest Reporting Grant, to report in three key regions: the Amazon, Central Africa and SE Asia.
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Aspiring op-ed writers can apply by April 30 for African Liberty’s writing fellowship! Accepted applicants must attend a five-week online course, after which 25 will be selected as writing fellows. Fellows will receive monthly compensation. buff.ly/3qIv9Lr

.Meduza in English has reported on Russia from exile for more than a decade. For our Exiled Media Toolkit, they share how they manage a network of “guerilla reporters” within Russia and the dangers of doing so. Read here: buff.ly/4atuHFO

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Our latest list of worldwide opportunities for this month is now available! Check out the various deadlines for contests, fellowships, job openings and freelance work: buff.ly/3x7M547

Do you know a reporter whose work has been influenced by using IJNet? Nominate an outstanding journalist for our #JournalistOfTheMonth ! buff.ly/3U5gHwA

Working from exile can take a toll on journalists’ mental health. We’ve gathered some resources and tips for exiled newsrooms to consider in their efforts to provide meaningful psychosocial support. Read here: buff.ly/3vP5AhE

The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund and Thomson Reuters Foundation are organizing a contest to honor freelance journalists, local reporters and fixers in developing countries. Print and online journalists worldwide can apply by May 31!
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. The Self-Investigation wants to support a healthier work culture in the media, so they are hosting the first “Mental Health in Journalism Summit” on Oct 8-10.
Join them for this free and online global event! buff.ly/3vZVXg5
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🌍Worldwide opportunity🌍
Pulitzer Center is offering the Rainforest Reporting Grant, which provides a short-term, project-based funding support to journalists who want to report on tropical rainforests.
📅Deadline: April 28
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. TSVP has launched the Graine de Doc competition to identify new documentary talent and offer them a springboard into filmmaking. Francophone students who are college seniors can submit a project proposal by May 12!
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Communauté d’Agglomération du Pays de Saint Gilles Croix de Vie is offering a sports journalist residency for professional journalists working in France. Submit applications by April 17!
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