ENTER SOJOWB'S PERSONAL COACHING COMPETITION
Solutions Journalism Without Borders is excited to unveil our latest offering: personal online coaching sessions. These sessions are designed for student and entry-level journalists who are dedicated to creating compelling, solutions-focused narratives because we know basic solutions journalism training can be difficult to translate into practice. So if you're looking to navigate the complexities of actually practicing high-impact solutions journalism and elevate your journalistic craft, SOJOWB is here to guide you every step of the way through these personalized experiences that will help transform your potential into success.
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Win Free Coaching Sessions in Our Exclusive Launch Offer!
In celebration of our new personal coaching services, we're thrilled to offer an extraordinary opportunity: to win a 3 x 45-minute coaching session package for FREE. These personalized sessions are a golden chance for you to enhance your skills under the guidance of SOJOWB founder Stephanie Capper, who's seasoned in practicing solutions journalism. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career and make a significant impact through your writing.
HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:
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Engage with is on social media:
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Follow us on Instagram @sojowb.
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Like and comment on our contest post to express why you think solutions journalism is important to the future of journalism, or why you think these sessions can help improve your craft.
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COMPLETE THE ENTRY FORM:
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Visit the competition entry form through our Instagram bio link.
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Complete the form, providing a detailed description of the journalism story you are are passionate about producing. When filling out the competition entry form, make sure you clearly articulate the significance of their story idea and why it matters in the context of solutions journalism and explain the potential impact of their story on communities or issues and demonstrate your deep personal commitment to the subject matter (this allows us to understand the motivation behind their work and assess the potential it has to drive meaningful change!).
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Scroll down for terms and conditions!
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In case you forgot...
2025 Study Abroad Programs in Vietnam and Guatemala are still open for applications!
The world's first Solutions Journalism study abroad program organizes cohorts of local and international aspiring journalists where underrepresented communities are responding to chronic social or environmental problems.Designed in collaboration with seasoned solutions journalists, thought leaders and the Solutions Journalism Network, Solutions Journalism Without Borders' experiential service- learning program teaches students and professional journalists wanting to expand their skill set how to catalyze high-impact solutions reporting in order to amplify marginalized voices and reframe coverage of complex issues in underserved communities around the world. ​
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TERMS & CONDITIONS:
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Eligibility: The competition is open to journalists and students with an interest in solutions journalism, aged 16 years and older.
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Competition Period: Starts June 1, 2024, and ends July 30, 2024. The winner will be announced on August 5, 2024.
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Prize Details: Winners must utilize the three coaching sessions within three months after announcement.
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Selection Criteria: Entries will be judged on the innovative and impactful nature of the journalism project described.
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General: By participating, entrants agree to these rules and the decisions of Solutions Journalism Without Borders, which are final in all matters related to the contest.
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