BECOME A CITIZEN JOURNALIST AND GIVE A VOICE TO THE PEOPLE OF YOUR PROVINCE
Become part of a journalism network in the Northeast that highlights issues of the environment, democracy, human rights, government transparency and accountability, and other areas affecting the people in the provinces of Loei, Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Khon Kaen, and Chaiyaphum. (Read this in Thai here)
We are looking for Thai students or recent graduates from any undergraduate institution in these six provinces.
What you’ll get:
Participation in 5 Journalism Skill-Building Workshops
Three 4-day workshops in May through July
Two 2-day weekend workshops in September and December
Accommodation, food, and transportation provided
Work with a professional journalist who will edit your work and mentor your experience
Meet experts in areas of the environment, democracy, human rights, etc.
Learn about key issues in the province you’ve studied in
Get paid for articles you’ve written, submitted, and published
Certificate of Completion at the end of the project
Who we need:
Someone who’s interested in learning how to write journalistically
Someone who’s interested in learning how to take photos for news stories and features
Someone who’s pro-active and able to work as part of a team
Someone who’s dedicated and committed to learning and sharing
Someone who’s interested in local and national news
Someone who’s dependable and has a stable living situation
What we’re hoping for by the end of the year from you:
1 in-depth article
3 news stories
A commitment to continue working with this journalism network!
If interested, please contact us at isaan.journalism.project@gmail.com
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