This document announces a multimedia and online journalism training course organized by the International Institute for Journalism from June 4 to August 3, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. [1] The course aims to strengthen the skills of journalists from developing countries in online research, writing, design, and multimedia storytelling. [2] Participants will study internet technologies, design a website, and discuss business models and the role of online media in development. [3] The course is open to journalists from select countries in Africa and Asia, and preference is given to those who currently work in or will soon work in online media.

1. Organised by:
International Institute for Journalism (IIJ)
Multimedia and Online Journalism
in Berlin | Germany | June 4 to August 3, 2012
Programme Announcement 7612905500

2. standards of multimedia journalists. It seeks Working methods
to assist publishing and media houses in the
partner countries of the German development The course will be conducted in English and
cooperation, which have started or are about to divided into three main sections:
start online editions of their newspapers. Thus,
the course also means to counteract the global n Participants are given profound introductions
digital divide. It is an answer to the increasing to different aspects of online journalism.
demand for well-trained online journalists n The knowledge is deepened during a one-week
who understand the technical features and the study tour through various online newsrooms
journalistic opportunities of this digital medium. of German media houses.
n The participants will practice and apply the
After completion of the course participants: new skills during a production phase: they
Course announcement will plan, design, programme and produce a
n will understand the technological background website covering development issues.
The International Institute for Journalism (IIJ) of of the Internet and multimedia news reporting
GIZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale and editing;
Zusammenarbeit GmbH announces a training n will have enhanced their skills in online
course on “Multimedia and Online Journalism” research, online design, writing for the web
to be held in Berlin, Germany, from June 4 to and in multimedia storytelling;
August 3, 2012. The following information is to n will have discussed business models and
provide details on the programme, admission funding strategies for news sites
requirements and organisational issues. n will have studied the political framework
governing the Internet.
Course objectives and outline
Course contents
The transition from print to online journalism is
in full progress: Media houses are transforming n Analysing media websites: design, usability,
their news operations and reviewing all aspects interactivity
from business models to storytelling formats. n Basics of Internet technology
The merging of online-print newsrooms, the n Writing for the web
new methods of multimedia reporting as well n Photo editing with Photoshop
as the new possibilities of mobile reporting n Producing audio files
challenge journalists‘ professional skills and n Video shooting and editing Admission requirements
editorial management. The Internet and online n Multimedia storytelling
journalism have more and more the potential to n Strategies for efficient online research The programme is open to journalists from
increase transparency and political participation n Economics for news sites newspapers, magazines, news agencies and
of the civil society, and thus to foster economic n Discussing the politics of the Internet and its online publications from the following countries:
and social development worldwide. potential for social and economic development
n Raising awareness of Internet security, e-rights Afghanistan, Egypt, Jordan, Rwanda, Senegal,
The training programme of the IIJ aims at and media ethics. Uzbekistan.
strengthening the professional skills and ethical
2

3. Preference is given to applicants who work for Closing date for applications is Miscellaneous
online editions or who are to take up such work in March 30, 2012.
the near future. It is expected that the participants are granted
leave for the duration of their stay and that
They should Certificate their salaries will continue to be paid to ensure
n have a minimum of five years of professional maintenance of their dependants. GIZ points
experience; Upon completion of the full programme out that participants are expected to be in good
n have a strong interest in new media in general participants will be granted a Certificate of health to attend the course. A health insurance
and online journalism in particular; Attendance. will be provided which will, however, only cover
n have good computer skills; acute illnesses during the course. For technical
n be proficient in English. Venue and organisational reasons it is not possible
for participants to be accompanied by family
Women journalists are particularly encouraged The course will be held in the IIJ-premises in members.
to apply. Berlin, Germany.
Respective forms and advice on further Accommodation
procedures can be obtained directly from the
IIJ (see e-mail addresses below). Usually, all Participants will be accommodated in a
application documents will have to be submitted guesthouse. GIZ will provide accommodation,
to the IIJ via the respective German Embassy or a daily allowance to cover meals, and a season
the GIZ Regional Office in the home country of ticket for public transport during the period of Kindly address any inquiries to the German Embassy /
the applicant. Please note that the embassies the course. All other expenses will have to be GIZ-Regional Office in your home country, or to:
might set an earlier application deadline. borne by the participants themselves.
International Institute for Journalism (IIJ) of GIZ
International flight arrangements Ms Britta Scholtys | Mr Eberhard Pflieger
Stresemannstr. 92 | 10963 Berlin | Germany
The international travel costs to and from Berlin Phone: +49 30 43 996-312/-215
are expected to be borne by the employers of Fax: +49 30 43 996-260
successful applicants. britta.scholtys@giz.de
eberhard.pflieger@giz.de
In well founded individual cases and unless
otherwise stipulated in the bilateral agreement www.giz.de/iij
between the Federal Republic of Germany and
the home country of the proposed participant,
GIZ is in a position to provide return tickets to
Berlin from the nearest international airport in
the respective home country. A change of such
reservations may imply extra costs which will
not be covered by GIZ. Other expenses in the
respective home country for travelling abroad
will not be covered by GIZ.
3

4. International Institute for Journalism (IIJ)
The International Institute for Journalism (IIJ) of GIZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft
für Internationale Zusammenarbeit was founded in 1962. It seeks to enhance
the professional performance of print and online media as well as journalism
training centres in developing countries and countries in transition.
Published by
The IIJ capacity building programme utilises various instruments for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
organisational and human resource development, including advanced
training, dialogue, networking activities as well as advisory services for media Registered offices
houses and media schools. The programme focuses on political and conflict Bonn and Eschborn, Germany
sensitive reporting, economics and business journalism, environmental
reporting as well as on multimedia journalism and media management. International Institute for Journalism (IIJ) of GIZ
Europahaus
The aim of the IIJ programme is to strengthen the freedom of expression Stresemannstraße 92
in partner countries of the German development cooperation and to thus 10963 Berlin | Germany
improve the conditions for democratisation and economic and social Tel. +49 (0) 30 43 996-297
development. In this capacity, the IIJ represents a key pillar in the media Fax +49 (0) 30 43 996-260
development work of the Federal Government of Germany and in particular of iij@giz.de
the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). www.giz.de/iij
www.giz.de
The IIJ programme is implemented both in Germany and in the partner
countries where the IIJ cooperates with regional journalism training
On behalf of
institutions. A high proportion of the IIJ alumni hold senior positions in the
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ);
media industry throughout the world.
Division 311, Education, Mr. Roland Lindenthal
Design
Andreas Hesse, Berlin
Berlin, February 2012
GIZ is responsible for the content of this publication.
Addresses of the BMZ office
Bonn Office Berlin Office
Dahlmannstraße 4 Stresemannstraße 94
53113 Bonn | Germany 10963 Berlin | Germany
Tel. + 49 (0) 228 99 535 - 0 Tel. +49 (0) 30 18 535 - 0
Fax + 49 (0) 228 99 535 - 3500 Fax +49 (0) 30 18 535 - 2501
poststelle@bmz.bund.de
www.bmz.de
4