Call for Young Journalists is now open

Are you a journalist passionate for fighting corruption and also have experience reporting on social issues? We invite everyone who is qualified and who is passionate about what Transparency International and the IACC Series stands for to apply and be part of the upcoming 19th IACC in Seoul, Korea.

About the Young Journalists (YJ) Initiative

The 19th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) is looking for young journalists from all over the world who are passionate about anti-corruption and have a desire to speak out on social issues related to transparency and integrity. Selected journalists must meet the criteria specified below.

In 2010, the YJ Initiative was launched at the 14th IACC in Bangkok. Eight young journalists from South East Asia had the opportunity to get involved with the anti-corruption community and communicate to others the outcomes of the conference. The project was successful and since then the IACC has continued to engage increasingly more young journalists at the conference and has created a network of dedicated journalists.

The IACC aims to maintain a vibrant community that shares challenges, developments, and innovative solutions regarding corruption and invites young journalists to join us in Seoul this year to report on the outcomes of sessions and workshops at the conference and to generate awareness around anti-corruption issues through various channels including the IACC blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Vimeo.

Who can apply?

Applicants are expected to meet the three criteria listed below:

  1. You work as a journalist, with solid experience reporting on social issues, and are skilled in one of the following areas:
      • Broadcast Journalism
      • Digital/Print Journalism
      • Photojournalism
      • Social Media
      • Video Editing
  2. You are passionate about fighting corruption and keen to learn more about Transparency International (TI), the IACC Series and the issues we work on.
  3. You are under 35 years old and fluent in English.

What can you expect if you get selected?

  • A ticket to the 19th IACC and an invitation to report on the conference and its youth-related initiatives such as music, film and innovative anti-corruption projects
  • Round-trip economy class from where you based to Seoul, Korea, and three stars hotel accommodation during the conference days. Reimbursement for your visa cost to Korea (if applicable)
  • Guidance and support from the TI Communications team and previous YJs, as well as a reporting plan for the Conference days.
  • Journalistic opportunities before and after the conference to write about the issues you feel passionate about, and also the chance to engage with the TI National Chapter if TI is present where you based
  • Access to some of the most influential figures in the anti-corruption field as well as experts from Non-Governmental Organisation, Intergovernmental Organisations, Government, and Private Sector

Please read 19th IACC Young Journalist Terms of Reference before you submit your application.

What happens next?

Applications deadline is 31 August 2020. These will be reviewed by a team of representatives from TI.  Selected journalists will be notified via email.

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Visit www.j4t.org to learn more about issues of transparency and corruption around the globe – this reporting has been done by IACC YJ Alumni. YJs joining the team in Seoul will be invited to join the Journalists for Transparency Initiative.