Mail & Guardian offers LGBTI journalist fellowship

With limited resources and almost no support from advertisers, LGBTI media outlets in South Africa have struggled to produce and employ journalists in the field.

Now, the Mail & Guardian newspaper, together with The Other Foundation, has announced a journalism fellowship focusing on LGBTI and related issues.

The “Rainbow Fellowship” will be awarded to a mid-level LGBTI journalist for one year, from March 1 2016 to February 28 2017. The successful applicant will receive remuneration of R25,000 a month (cost to company).

Amongst other responsibilities, the journalist will write two to three strong stories a month for the newspaper, create daily content for the M&G digital platforms, liaise with activists and other stakeholders in the LGBTI community and remain up to date on relevant issues.

Applicants must have a degree in journalism or similar qualification, knowledge of media law and ethics as well as first-class English language skills and experience at a national news publication.

The deadline for applications is January 31 2016. For more details click here.