Description
About SCM:
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) is an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit civil society organization registered in France in 2004, focusing on human rights and media development. It is governed by a non-remunerated board and has held a UN ECOSOC special consultative status since 2011.
SCM seeks to build a society that guarantees freedom of expression and belief, human rights, and justice. Since its inception in 2004, SCM has been dedicated to safeguarding human rights defenders, advocating for human rights and fundamental freedoms, empowering civil society and victims’ associations, and fostering the growth of an independent and professional media sector.
Opportunity details:
Opportunity title: Call for Journalists
Service requested: Completing six investigative reports
Program/ Project/ Department: Media and Freedom Program
Positions available: 12 vacancies.
Duration of the contract: 6 months maximum
Application deadline: 19 May 2024
Work Station: Remote
Roles and Responsibilities:
SCM is looking forward to receiving proposals from 12 journalists working inside Syria to conduct and produce six joint investigative media reports in Arabic on common problems or challenges and address them with open-source research, therefore:
- The proposal should be no more than one page, including:
- Names of journalists (two or more).
- Project title
- Work plan shows the time plan (in 5 working months).
- Coverage areas (must include two different areas)
- Project goal
- Projects submitted by two journalists covering different geographical areas of Syria are preferred
- Journalists must conduct special training to produce investigative reports using open sources.
Overview of the center:
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization registered in France in 2004, focusing on human rights and media development. The Center is managed by an unpaid Board of Directors, and has held special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2011.
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression seeks to build a society that guarantees freedom of expression and belief, human rights, and justice. Since its establishment in 2004, the Center has dedicated its efforts to protecting human rights defenders, defending human rights and fundamental freedoms, empowering civil society and victims’ associations, and promoting the growth of an independent and professional media sector.
Advertisement details:
Advertisement name: Invitation to male and female journalists
**Required service:** Completing six investigative press reports
Section: Media and Freedoms Program
Number required: 12
Contract period: 6 months maximum
Deadline for submitting applications: May 19, 2024
Work location: at a distance
Responsibilities:
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedoms is looking forward to receiving proposals from 12 journalists working inside Syria to produce six joint investigative media reports in Arabic on common problems or challenges and address them with research through open sources, so:
- The proposal should be no longer than one page including:
- Names of journalists (two or more).
- Project Title
- Business plan, which shows the time plan (in 5 working months).
- Coverage areas (must include two different areas)
- Project goal.
- Projects submitted by two journalists covering different geographical regions of Syria are preferred
- Journalists must undergo special training to produce investigative reports using open sources
How to apply
- Applications should be sent to [email protected]. and should include:
- the title “Reporting investigative reports” in the email subject.
- The project proposal (no more than one page) must be sent as described above.
- The submission includes a CV including complete contact information (email – phone number – Skype)
- Clarify your place.
- Prove at least two years of experience in the field of journalism.
- CVs are accepted in PDF format, with the file named with the person’s full name.
- Any request sent after the specified deadline will be ignored
- The process of reviewing CVs will begin after the end of the advertisement period.
- Only candidates who have progressed to the second stage will be invited for interviews, and we apologize for not sending a response to the remaining applicants
How to submit applications:
- Applications should be sent via email to [email protected] and should include:
- The job title (producing investigative reports) is placed in the title and the mailing includes:
- Submit the project proposal (no more than one page) as described above.
- Sending includes a CV including complete contact information (email – phone number – Skype).
- Clarification of place of residence.
- Proof of at least two years of experience in the field of journalism.
- CVs are accepted in PDF format with the file named with the person’s full name.
- Any request sent after the specified deadline will be ignored
- The process of reviewing CVs will begin after the end of the advertisement period.
- Only candidates who have progressed to the second stage will be invited for interviews, and we apologize for not sending a response to the remaining applicants
