Rio Grande Chapter Welcomes Peter St. Cyr to the Board Albuquerque chapter member Peter St. Cyr is the latest addition to the chapter’s board of directors. Peter, currently the assignment desk editor at KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, has a wealth of experience in broadcast including a prior stint at KOAT. Peter Read more
Bi-lingual Spanish journalists and journalism students interested in pursuing post-graduate studies in social communication can apply for a partial scholarship to attend the IE School of Communication in Spain. Deadline: May 30. The scholarship, offered by the Inter American Press Association (IAPA), will cover 25 percent of tuition for graduate Read more
Pending Deadline: May 15. The Romanian Cultural Institute is seeking applications for ten grants for foreign journalists aimed at promoting international interest in Romania. Ten selected foreign cultural journalists will submit media projects on Romania and its culture. They will investigate chosen themes during a month’s stay in the country. Read more
Entry Opportunity: Lorenzo Natali Prize for journalists defending human rights Journalists committed to defending democracy and human rights, good governance and improved standards of living around the world can apply for the 2010 Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize. Application materials in a number of categories will be accepted until August 31. Read more
KOAT-TV and KOAT.com are looking to fill two positions, just posted on the Jobs & Gigs page here. They’re seeking a sales account executive, and a part-time news associate producer. KOAT is the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque.
By Betsy Model, President Mark these dates: Albuquerque – June 9th; El Paso, June 10th The Freedom of Information Act is one of the most powerful tools that a journalist – reporter, editor, producer or blogger – possesses and is probably the most common denominator in the fact-finding process and Read more