CNN Academy Climate Storytellng From The Global South for Early-Career Content Creators, Journalists, Or Storytellers 2023

The purpose of this initiative is to empower journalists, content creators, and communicators with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively report on climate-related issues affecting their regions.

This project is part of The Rockefeller Foundation and CNN Academy’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices and promoting accurate and impactful climate reporting.

The Rockefeller Foundation provided $200k in funding for this program. The money, which can only be used by CNN Academy for this program, will fund expenses related to the development and delivery of the program, associated staffing costs and funding travel and accommodation costs for the 15 selected participants.  

• Table of Content
• About CNN Academy
• Climate Storytellng From The Global South
• Aim and Benefits of Climate Storytellng From The Global South
• Requirements for Climate Storytellng From The Global South Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Climate Storytellng From The Global South
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About CNN Academy

The CNN Academy Newsroom Simulation is a competitive challenge to investigate and report on a fictional breaking news story and has been designed in consultation with CNN journalists from around the world that puts journalism skills to the test in a realistic setting.

Climate Storytellng From The Global South

Aim and Benefits of Climate Storytellng From The Global South

The selected climate storytellers will attend a comprehensive media training program delivered by CNN Academy that covers various aspects of climate change reporting, including:

• Understanding climate science and its impact on local communities.
• Techniques for investigative journalism and data-driven reporting in the context of climate change.
• Strategies for communicating complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
• Ethical considerations in climate reporting, including community engagement and representation.
• Multimedia storytelling approaches, including visual storytelling, video production, and social media engagement.
• Best practices for fact-checking, verifying sources and countering misinformation.
• Support and mentorship to produce a news story about climate change in a local context, which will be publicized by
  CNN and The Rockefeller Foundation.  

Requirements for Climate Storytellng From The Global South Qualification

To be eligible for this media training opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Reside and work in a country located in the Global South which includes any developing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia.
• Identify as a content creator, journalist, or storyteller in the early stages of their career.
• Have a demonstrable interest in and passion for climate change storytelling, with a portfolio of relevant work, if applicable.
• Possess strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrate a commitment to actively participating in the entire training program and applying the acquired skills to their reporting projects.
• Be able and willing to travel to Abu Dhabi for the CNN Academy Climate Storytelling Simulation from December 3rd to December 10th*

Interview date, Process and Venue for Climate Storytellng From The Global South

Selection

Proposals will be evaluated based on the applicant’s experience, demonstrable commitment to climate reporting, and the potential impact of participation in the program on their work. A panel of climate communication experts will review the submissions and select 15 candidates who best align with the objectives of the initiative. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply via our interactive videoform, or through a traditional form, containing the following information:

• A brief overview of their background, experience, and motivation for participating in the training program.
• A statement on how the training would benefit their professional growth and contribute to improved climate reporting in their region.
• Contact information, including email address and phone number.
• If applicable, a portfolio of previous reporting work, including links to published articles, videos, or other relevant content.
• Confirmation of availability to attend the full training program on the specified dates.

For more details, visit CNN Academy website.