London Voices Journalism Competition (http://www.londonlc.org.uk/london-voices/)
The 2018 London Voices Citizen Journalism competition is now open. In its second year, the competition encourages all Londoners to have a go at journalism - whether this is written, video, audio or photography.
London is the most diverse and distinctive city in the world, and it needs more stories and reporters that reflect this. There are so many communities and issues that never get heard, and this competition encourages and promotes those hidden voices, and challenges the ways that Londoners think about their communities.
London Voices is all about developing and inspiring the next generation of professional and citizen journalists, helping to make sure that both the news and those that report on it are as diverse and distinctive as London itself.
Entries are invited from anyone over the age of 14 who lives, works or studies in London. No experience is required, just an enthusiasm for telling a story!
The competition is also a great way to learn about journalism. With support from a range of universities, media organisations and news websites, there are some great prizes on offer alongside a range of workshops and resources for beginners and those just starting out.
Entries to the competition can be in a variety of formats including print, video, or audio, or telling a story through photo journalism. The deadline is 21st May. Details of the competition can be found at http://www.londonlc.org.uk/london-voices/
London Voices is a free to enter competition to develop the professional and citizen journalists of tomorrow. Last year's winners have already gone onto study journalism, find work and contibute stories to a range of online news sites. (interviews and photos can be provided)
Last year's overall winner Louisa said, "I wanted to develop my skills and tell a story that really mattered. It opened a lot of doors for me, and it really helps to have my name out there now. Winning the competition looks very good on my CV, which is important as the industry is very competitive".
Runner up Seren said, “I've been interested in journalism for years, but this competition was a great way to challenge myself and see if I was alright at this journalism business! My experience with the competition encouraged me to apply for a print designer role, as I now I feel more confident in my designing abilities.”
Stephen Jeffery, CEO of key sponsor London Learning Consortium said, “This is a real opportunity for anyone who lives or works in London to get involved in citizen journalism. The more we can encourage local people to take part, the better chance we have of reporting events and issues in a fair and balanced way.”
Competition manager Amanda Pavon-Lopez said, “It’s really important for all Londoners to feel they can both comment on and create the news stories of the future. This competition will help inspire those who’ve perhaps not contributed before to get involved and get their voice heard.”
Competition Website: http://www.londonlc.org.uk/london-voices/
Twitter: @LondonVoices18
Key sponsor London Learning Consortium is a training provider based in Croydon but operating across London and the UK.
http://www.londonlc.org.uk/
Other sponsors include:
London South Bank University Department of Journalism http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/
YNUKtv – a community news broadcaster http://ynuk.tv/
Journo Resources – a journalism resource website http://www.journoresources.org.uk/
Update News – an online news organisation for young people https://www.updatenews.co.uk/
The competition is free to enter.
It is open to anyone over the age of 14 who lives, works or studies in London.
More information on the competition website