Behind the Mask | The Voice of Africa's LGBTI Community

How to become a correspondent

You need to have:

• Interest in writing about LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) issues
• Basic Journalistic skills
• Basic Computer skills, Internet reseach skills and email usage
• No qualifications necessary
• Motivation letter

How to become a freelancer

You need to have:

• Interest in writing about LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) issues
• Basic Journalistic skills
• Basic Computer skills, Internet reseach skills and email usage
• No qualifications necessary
• Motivation letter

Rules for submission

• Send in news articles, features
• Between 300 – 500 words
• Payment to be discussed with the Editor
• Not all articles will be published
• Editor has the right to edit the submission
• We reserve the right of ownership on any article published online and print (with credit to the writer)

How to become a Fellow

• Anyone studying towards their Post Graduate qualification or working         within the Human Rights sector.
• Extensive knowledge of writing on different levels
• Basic practical knowledge of Journalism or Human Rights
• Have a keen interest in working within the LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex)  sector
• Willing to travel
• Basic Computer skills, Internet research skills and email usage

How to become an Intern

• Anyone studying towards completing their diploma or degree
• Interest in Media, Journalism or Human Rights
• Have a keen interest in writing about LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) issues
• Basic Journalistic skills
• Basic Computer skills, Internet research skills and email usage

Send your Application to admin@mask.org.za with a detailed Motivation Letter and CV before the

NOTE:

Applicants living outside South Africa must be prepared to fundraise for their return flight ticket.
BTM will only cater for accommodation, monthly stipend and training allowance.