Rest of World’s Labor x Tech Reporting Program for Journalists: (Deadline: 4 October, 2024)

Rest of World’s Labor x Tech Reporting Program for Journalists is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for reporters from regions outside the Western world who are eager to create in-depth reports on the influence of technology on labor and workers globally. With support from the Ford Foundation, Rest of World is initiating the second phase of its Labor x Tech reporting initiative, aimed at enhancing our comprehension of how emerging technologies and tech companies are transforming the concept of labor.

Requirements – Rest of World’s Labor x Tech Reporting Program for Journalists

Rest of World seeks to recruit 12 reporters from various countries to develop a series of articles exploring the intersection of technology and labor over a 12-month period. These reporters will join Rest of World’s Labor x Tech Contributor Network, which aims to involve international journalists who possess a foundational understanding of their local technology and business environments. Contributors will collaborate closely with the Labor x Tech editor to produce consistent reporting and engage in broader cross-regional projects, workshops, and training sessions. While we welcome journalists from all over the globe, we have a particular interest in contributors from Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Colombia, and Brazil.

Benefits – Rest of World’s Labor x Tech Reporting Program for Journalists

Contributors are expected to publish four articles throughout the year, spanning from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, and will receive a total compensation of $5,000 for these four pieces. Rest of World will also cover all expenses related to the reporting, including travel costs.

Application Requirements – Rest of World’s Labor x Tech Reporting Program for Journalists

If you are interested in becoming a part of the Rest of World Labor x Tech Reporting Network, please send an email to [email protected] with “Labor x Tech Reporting Network” as the subject line.

In your email, please attach your resume and include a brief description in the body of the email, detailing in 300-350 words the most pressing issue concerning tech workers in your community and why you believe it merits exploration in a story. Specificity will enhance your submission.

• We’re looking for ideas you are eager to jump into reporting on Day 1.
• Share two relevant stories you’ve published recently that you’re particularly proud of. Tell us what role you played in shaping the story, what obstacles you might have overcome, and how you addressed them.

Application – Rest of World’s Labor x Tech Reporting Program for Journalists

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Deadline is October 4, 2024