News Reporting Pitch 2024: Call for Proposals

• Eligibility Criteria
  – Applications are open to teams consisting of at least two journalists who demonstrate the ability to conduct field reporting following international standards and who have shown an interest in reporting on topics relevant to KAS. They encourage pitches from freelancers and young journalists who tackle underreported narratives but is open to all proposals.
• Type of Funding: Programmatic
• Target Region: Cambodia
• Application Language: English

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) News Reporting Pitch 2024 seeks to empower young Cambodian journalists by connecting them with experienced counterparts accustomed to international reporting standards.

This connection enables them to write on topics relevant to KAS’s programs, gaining recognition through publication. Thus, News Reporting Pitch 2024 contributes to fostering unbiased and independent media while elevating journalistic standards in Cambodia.

News Reporting Pitch 2024 aims to elevate the quality and quantity of journalistic works meeting international standards. Independent, unbiased journalism at high international standards is a cornerstone of democracy. To bolster democracy in Cambodia, journalists need to embrace these reporting standards.

Objectives

• Enhance Cambodia’s journalism quality, adhering to international standards.
• Encourage coverage of vital topics for a free and just society, bolstering democratic values.
• Deepen understanding of media’s role in democracy development.
• Elevate recognition and reputation of Cambodian journalists internationally.

Funding Information

The selected team will receive 1600 USD (gross), including withholding tax, to research, report, and write the story.

See here to learn more and apply.

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