Following their successful collaboration in 2024, the Global Investigative Journalism Network and Ideas Zone, the educational arm of iMEdD, are joining forces once again to offer a unique programme designed specifically for journalists and reporters with little or no experience in investigative journalism.
This training programme aims to provide reporters around the world with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of investigative journalism. It will enable them to uncover hidden truths and shed light on issues that resonate across a variety of topics and areas of reporting. The programme aspires to provide reporters with the skills to navigate the complexities of investigative journalism, equipping them to unravel hidden truths and shed light on issues that resonate across various fields in the future.
The objective is to empower journalists to conduct thorough investigations, thereby fostering a media environment in which truth prevails and the public is kept informed and engaged. By the end of the programme, participants will have the necessary tools and knowledge to conduct their own investigations.
The course curriculum will be delivered online through ten hands-on practical sessions, with two cohorts starting in May and October. These sessions will be led by some of the world’s leading investigative journalism trainers. Fellows will also be assigned a mentor with whom they can discuss their work.
Course Details
The course is free and limited to 20 participants per cohort. Participants will be selected through an open call launched in February. Online classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays for five consecutive weeks, starting at 9am EST and lasting three hours each. Find out what time this is in your country here.
Applicants who are granted a place in the cohort are required to attend all sessions. Trainers may set homework, which all participants will be expected to complete.
The estimated weekly time commitment is at least seven hours. Applicants must have a good grasp of English, both written and spoken.
Eligibility Criteria
Priority will be given to journalists who can demonstrate five years of experience in journalism, but have very little or no experience in investigative journalism. Fellows with no professional journalism experience aren’t eligible. Selection will be based on the quality of the application and the level of work submitted, ensuring diversity.
Topics Covered in the Training Sessions Include:
- Introduction to Investigative Journalism
- Finding Sources (People & Documents)
- Collaborating across-borders
- Interviewing Techniques & Pitching
- Open Source Research
- Follow the Money
- Developing a Data Set of Mind
- Digital Security
- Fact-Checking
- Editing
Apply here. The deadline is March 6 at midnight US EDT.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please send us an email at ij.training@gijn.org
More info: www.imedd.org
