We are hiring: Logistic coordinator (part-time, 0.5 FTE)

The Logistics Coordinator will support Arena on a number of logistical tasks across the organisation, but the key area is event organisation. Arena hosts two annual conferences: the Dataharvest conference in Mechelen, Belgium, a gathering for investigative journalists from across Europe, and Climate Arena, a location-rotating conference for climate journalists. Arena is a young organisation … Read more

Apply Now: IJ4EU Grants for Cross-Border Investigative Journalism

The Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) fund has launched two new calls for proposals, offering significant grants to support cross-border investigative journalism. Journalists and freelancers can apply for funding through both the Investigation Support Scheme or the Freelancer Support Scheme. The Investigation Support Scheme offers up to €50,000 for teams of journalists — including newsrooms … Read more

The Forever Pollution Project Shortlisted for IJ4EU Impact Award 2024

The Forever Pollution Project, an extensive investigation into the contamination of European sites with toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, has been shortlisted for the IJ4EU Impact Award 2024. The project is one of 10 nominees selected by independent evaluators organized by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, a partner in the IJ4EU … Read more

Get Ready for Climate Arena 2024: Program Released and Tickets on Sale

Arena for Journalism in Europe presents the Climate Arena Conference 2024 program, set to take place in Bologna, Italy, on October 18-19. This year’s program, curated by the Arena Climate Network, promises an engaging mix of panels, workshops, and roundtables, all tailored to enhance climate reporting. The third edition of the conference features over 25 … Read more

Elisabetta Tola appointed chairperson of Arena board

Senior science journalist Elisabetta Tola is the new chairperson of Arena for Journalism in Europe. Elisabetta is an Italian science, technology, and data journalist with extensive experience in cross-border investigative projects. She holds a Ph.D. in microbiology and is a 2019 Tow-Knight fellow from the Entrepreneurial Journalism Program at the Graduate School of Journalism at … Read more

Pioneering journalism education: the Cross-Border Journalism Campus investigations are out

After months of intensive collaboration and extensive research, the 2024 class of Cross-border Journalism Campus (CJC) investigations are finally underway, marking a significant contribution to the landscape of investigative journalism education and practice in Europe. The Cross-border Journalism Campus is a pioneering education program developed to equip the next generation of journalists with cross-border collaborative … Read more

Unveiling ‘Under the Surface’: a cross-border investigation exposing Europe’s groundwater crisis

After months of cross-border work, we are happy to announce the publication of Under the Surface, the first investigation coordinated by Arena’s Climate Network. Under the Surface, coordinated by Arena for Journalism in Europe and initiated by Spanish digital media outlet Datadista, delved into official data from European countries to provide a comprehensive overview of … Read more

Ticket sales open for the Climate Arena Conference 2024

Registration for the Climate Arena Conference 2024 is now open! Get yourself an Early Bird ticket, while they are still available! On 18-19 October, journalists and scientists from across Europe will gather in Bologna for two days of workshops and collaboration focused on climate, energy, and environmental reporting. Following the success of the previous conferences … Read more

First aid to learn how to cover the EU

Covering the EU can seem very overwhelming for a journalism student – or a journalism teacher, for that matter. Now a new online course in 14 modules will help journalism students understand policy-making in Europe and tap on relevant data and sources. Arena for Journalism in Europe is part of the COPE consortium behind the … Read more

We are hiring! Coordinator for independent media network (part-time)

We are looking for a coordinator with a passion for independent media to join the two-person team managing the running and development of the Reference Circle, a network of 26 European independent public interest media. Reference’s goal is to develop the independent media sector in Europe and provide a space to exchange knowledge on non-editorial, … Read more