LAHORE, August 23 2005: Enthused by the overwhelming response, CNN August 22 announced the second edition of the CNN Young Journalist Award (CNN YJA) in Pakistan.
A first-of-its-kind Award in the sub-continent to recognise quality journalism among young media professionals, CNN YJA 2005 is open to all joumalists between the ages of 22 and 28 years from electronic, online and print media in Pakistan and India. Retaining the Print/Online and Television categories, this year,’ CNN has introduced a special award – Cameraperson of the Year – to recognize and reinforce the importance of he cameraperson in newsgathering. The last date for submission of entries is October 15,2005.
The best and valid entry in the Television and Print/Online Category will each win the title ‘CNN Young Journalist of the year’ and will further undergo an intense schedule at CNN’s headquarters in Atlanta, designed to add value to their existing journalistic experience.
The winner will be given a thorough insight into the functioning of the world’s leading new’s network through a one-week stint at CNN Centre giving the winners a detailed overview of how the network operates.
They will also meet with CNN International’s editors and anchors, and experience firsthand the workings of CNN’s editorial and programming teams.
The second best and valid entry in Television and Print/Online Category will observe and assist at the CNN news bureau in Islamabad for winners from Pakistan or CNN news bureau in New Delhi for winners from India for up to 7 days. The winner of the Cameraperson of the’ Year Category will also undergo a week’s training at CNN’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong. The winner will follow an intensive training schedule and work closely with CNN’s editorial team stationed in Hong Kong.
Announcing CNN YJA 2005, Mallika Kapur, reporter and producer for CNN International who is based in London said, “CNN launched the Young journalist Award in 2003 to reward journalistic excellence and honour promising talent in young journalists in India.
In 2004, we extended the award to include Pakistan and in 2005, we have introduced the ‘Cameraperson of the Year’category while also increasing the upper age, limit to 28 years. The cameraperson plays a key role in delivering a good story and it is CNN’s endeavour to focus on this important category this year.
Source: The Nation
Date:8/23/2005
