Opportunity Board: #29
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Women Radio 91.7
Women Radio is hiring!
Women Radio is expanding its dynamic team and invites applicants for the following roles:
Communication officer
Radio presenter
Radio producer
Graduate intern
News editor
Sales Executive
Stand a chance to join their dynamic team by clicking on the link to apply!
The Voiceover Conference: Call for Volunteers
The Voiceover Conference 2025 is coming! This year's theme, "The Future is Africa," promises to inspire and elevate the African voiceover industry.
The organizers are looking for passionate volunteers to join their team!
If you're interested in event management, media, sponsorship, tech, or more, check out the available roles and apply now!
Jacana Media is Hiring
Jacana Media is hiring experienced copy editors, proofreaders, indexers, and typesetters on a freelance basis.
Send your CV, a brief intro, and relevant experience to lara@jacana.co.za by January 31st, 2025.
Visit the link below for more information.
BBC Monitoring is hiring!
BBC Monitoring is seeking a skilled digital journalist to join their team in Nairobi, covering Africa.
As a digital journalist, you will identify news and key insights from vernacular sources, produce engaging content in English, and contribute to the global news agenda.
Deadline: January 21, 2025
Do you fit into this role? Then head over to the link below to apply now!
WEBINARS/WORKSHOP/COURSES
Voiceover Academy: Pro Course Bootcamp
Join the Pro Course Bootcamp, a 5-day intensive voiceover training program, and learn how to use your voice effectively and professionally.
Date: January 27–31, 2025.
Limited seats are available! Secure your spot now and get ready to make 2025 your best year yet.
Click on the link below to learn more and register.
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS/COMPETITIONS
Poetry Africa Monthly EThekwini Slam
Join the Poetry Africa Slam and compete for a R1000 cash prize and a spot on the Poetry Africa 2025 lineup!
Submit 2 original poems via WhatsApp (069 272 1918)
Open to poets 18+ from Durban and surrounding areas.
Don't miss out. Click on the link below for more information and to submit.
STAGE LIFE: Audition for Performing Poets and Storytellers
This exclusive program empowers performing poets and storytellers to elevate their craft, build confidence, and share their voices on new platforms.
Gain access to expert-led workshops, career development training, mentorship, and performance opportunities at national events and festivals.
Deadline: 10th February 2025
Visit the link below to apply now.
Stand a Chance to win up to R2000 at the Nelson Mandela’s Slam Competition
Poetry Africa is hosting a special Slam Competition to celebrate the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s first year at school
Share your original poem on the theme "Education is Power" and stand a chance to win a cash prize and have your poem broadcast on select radio stations
NB: The competition runs from 13 February to 13 March 2025 and is open to South African poets aged 18-35.
Don’t miss out on this. Visit the link below for more info
MEDIA
SADC Media Awards
SADC Media is recognizing the best media work across photo, print, television, and radio journalism. The SADC Media Awards celebrate exceptional storytelling that promotes regional cooperation, integration, and development.
Eligibility: Open to journalists from Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Deadline: 31st January 2025
Click on the link below to apply now.
Sprinng Writing Fellowship 2025
The Sprinng Writing Fellowship (SWF) is an intensive 6-week online mentorship program for developing Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, and South African writers (residing within these countries) currently between the ages 18 and 25.
This fellowship focuses on 4 genres of literature: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and book review.
Deadline: 15th April 2025
Visit the link below to apply now.
Call for Afrofuturism Short Stories
Flame Tree Publishing is seeking short stories for an upcoming Afrofuturism anthology.
They're looking for fresh perspectives on tradition, influence, and visions of the future, rooted in African culture, themes, and history
Click on the link for more info and to apply.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
NXTGenPodcast
Episode: Church Fashion: How Far is Too Far?
In this episode of the NXTGen Podcast, tune in for a lively discussion on faith and fashion as the hosts, Oluwadebby and EOA, alongside their guest Olowo Blessing, explore the topic of church fashion. From modesty and cultural relevance to the age-old question of what Jesus would wear
Don’t forget to stay plugged in.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
Voiceover Acting Beginners Course | Course | Deadline: January 27th-31st, 2025. Click here
Voiceover Mentorship with TCode | Course | Deadline: Feb 10 - April 5, 2025 Click here
Open Poetry Competition 2025 | Competition | Deadline: 31st January 2025. Click here
Gen Z Kenyan National Poetry Competition | Competition | Deadline: 31st January 2025. Click here
Africa Poetry Magazine: Poetry Contest | Competition | Deadline: 15th of March, 2025. Click here
The 2025 ATW Media Awards. Deadline: 30th January 2025. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.