Monday, February 1, 2010

Pulitzer for Under-Reported Stories

Great ongoing"contest" announced by Pulitzer Center, "Private Report," for journalists and "aspiring journalists" -- produce three-minute clip for YouTube on unknown story.
With two rounds over three months, short documentary assignments will be judged on the quality of the stories reported and the production value of the videos. An expert panel led by the Pulitzer Center will choose ten finalists from the first round to receive technology prizes from Sony and Intel. The ten finalists will compete to receive one of five $10,000 grants to work with the Pulitzer Center on an under-reported international story.

Round 1 launches today

The assignment:

Document a single day in the life of a compelling person the world should meet and showcase how that person is making a positive impact in his or her community.

1 comment:

  1. sweet suffering Jesus, mainstream journalism is hopeless.

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