{"id":3210,"date":"2024-12-09T15:05:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=3210"},"modified":"2024-12-09T15:05:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:05:39","slug":"apply-now-the-ikeja-record-community-report-award-2024-a-chance-for-journalists-to-tell-impactful-stories-from-lagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/apply-now-the-ikeja-record-community-report-award-2024-a-chance-for-journalists-to-tell-impactful-stories-from-lagos\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now: The Ikeja Record Community Report Award 2024 \u2013 A Chance for Journalists to Tell Impactful Stories from Lagos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Journalists have a unique opportunity to amplify the voices of Lagos communities through the Ikeja Record Community Report Award 2024. This prestigious initiative, launched by Ikeja Record, is designed to support mid-career journalists who are passionate about telling the untold stories that matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the Ikeja Record Community Report Award?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ikeja Record Community Report Award offers a grant of \u20a6500,000 to a selected journalist. This funding is meant to support the development and publication of community-focused stories that can drive engagement and spark important conversations. The goal is to shed light on the social, economic, and cultural realities of Lagos&#8217; diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is Eligible to Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelance journalists and those employed by media organizations can apply for the award. The key requirement is a commitment to telling stories that matter to local communities and highlighting voices that are often overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply, submit the following by <strong>10th December 2024<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A story pitch outlining your proposed idea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short biography about yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links to two previously published works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submission Guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Applications must be emailed to <strong>info@ikejarecord.com<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No attachments<\/strong> should be included in the email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The subject line of your email should be \u201cCommunity Report Award.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Makes a Good Application?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entries will be judged on the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Originality<\/strong>: How unique is your story idea?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relevance<\/strong>: Does it address important issues within the community?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feasibility<\/strong>: Can the story be developed with the available resources?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potential to Amplify Voices<\/strong>: How well does the story reflect the social, economic, and cultural lives of the community?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ikeja Record Community Report Award is not just about funding; it\u2019s about creating impactful journalism that sparks change. This is your chance to give a platform to stories that truly matter, make a difference, and engage communities across Lagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Miss Out \u2013 Apply Now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details about the award and the application process, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ikejarecord.com\/ikeja-record-launches-community-report-award-to-empower-lagos-journalists\/\">Ikeja Record Community Report Award page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your chance to make a difference with journalism that counts. Apply today and be part of a movement to tell the stories that matter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/e-just-ticad8-african-scholarships-for-science-technology-and-innovation-2025-apply-now-for-fully-funded-postgraduate-opportunities\/\">E-JUST TICAD8 African Scholarships for Science, Technology, and Innovation 2025: Apply Now for Fully Funded Postgraduate Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Journalists have a unique opportunity to amplify the voices of Lagos communities through the Ikeja&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":3211,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[6915,6923,6928,6919,6918,6912,6930,6925,6921,6917,6914,6929,6913,6916,6920,6922,6924,6926,6927],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Apply Now: The Ikeja Record Community Report Award 2024 \u2013 A Chance for Journalists to Tell Impactful Stories from Lagos - 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