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Rory Peck Trust @rorypecktrust.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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RORY PECK AWARDS 2025🏆 Call for entries now open! We proudly invite entries for the 2025 Awards, taking place at the BFI London on Wednesday 26 November. Categories & Enter here 🔗https://rorypecktrust.org/awards/categories-and-criteria/… Entries close at midnight (BST) on Thursday 10th July.

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Watch now: @Rizzoli_Bkstore with Alessandra Sampaio and Andrew Fishman to discuss How to Save the Amazon: A Journalist’s Fatal Quest For Answers. In conversation with Matthew Hay Brown, Americas editor for The Washington Post www.youtube.com/live/FZppgvU...

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Book Night at Rizzoli Bookstore on ‘How to Save the Amazon’ by Dom Phillips

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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Join the OPC online at noon ET on 6/12, with the @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social team behind "The Night Won’t End," recipient of this year’s Peter Jennings Award. W/ Kavitha Chekuru, Laila Al-Arian & Ashraf Mashharawi - Read more & RSVP to join the Zoom webinar: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/h...

How I Did It: 'The Night Won’t End' - OPC

Join us for an online discussion with the team behind The Night Won’t End, recipient of this year’s Peter Jennings Award for best TV, video or documentary about international affairs with a run time o...

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Matthew Hay Brown @matthewhaybrown.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Killing the man doesn’t kill the story. Dom Phillips was murdered reporting How To Save the Amazon. Join Alessandra Sampaio, Dom’s wife; journalist @andrew.intercept.com.br and me Monday for its U.S. launch @opcofamerica.bsky.social @chelseagreenbooks.bsky.social @rizzolibooks.bsky.social

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

The OPC of America seeks a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Digital Communications & Media Coordinator to manage and execute all aspects of the organization’s digital presence and communications. Read more: opcofamerica.org/digital-comm...

Digital Communications & Media Coordinator (Part-Time, Contract) - OPC

The Overseas Press Club of America seeks a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Digital Communications & Media Coordinator to manage and execute all aspects of the organization’s digital presence and commun...

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Global Center for Journalism & Trauma @traumajournalism.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

📣 The Trauma Aware Journalism project has launched several new videos, including best practices on covering sexual violence, climate reporting and reporting in Indigenous communities. For the full announcement: bit.ly/4mzlGRX For the full videos: www.traumaawarejournalism.org #DartCenter

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Adriana Teresa Letorney, founder of Visura and recent OPC panelist, has launched a new short documentary, "Disrupted" - on the declining state of the media industry and its profound impact on freelance visual journalists. Read more and watch the film here: disrupted.visura.co

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Disrupt(ed)

An Adriana Teresa Letorney film

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Please join the OPC on June 3 for a book night w/ NYT Managing Editor and OPC governor Marc Lacey moderating a conversation with photojournalist Guillaume Bonn about his new book, Paradise Inc., which focuses on environmental conservation and climate change.

Book Night: Guillaume Bonn’s 'Paradise Inc.' - OPC

Please join the Overseas Press Club for another edition of our book night series...

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Book Night: Guillaume Bonn’s 'Paradise Inc.' - OPC

Please join the Overseas Press Club for another edition of our book night series...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

In case you missed it, check out our videos from this week's panel with @lebassett.bsky.social, Jane Ferguson, Adriana Teresa Letorney and moderator David A. Andelman talking about alternative publishing platforms for freelancers. opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/v...

VIDEO: Alternative Media Options for Freelancers - OPC

On May 6, the OPC hosted a panel with journalists who are growing their own audiences with alternative platforms to publish their work...

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

On #WorldPressFreedomDay2025, the OPC warns of the dire threats to press freedom in many countries around the world and has rising concerns about the state of press freedom in the US, even though such rights are constitutionally protected here. opcofamerica.org/opc-warns-of...

OPC Warns of Dire Threats on World Press Freedom Day - OPC

On World Press Freedom Day, the Overseas Press Club of America warns of the dire threats to press freedom in many countries around the world and has rising and significant concerns about the state of ...

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Last call: RSVP now for the OPC's discussion on May 1 at 12 PM ET w/ journalists Jill Dougherty and Marvin Kalb, who will talk about their new memoirs and experience working in Russia. @beknobel.bsky.social, an OPC Governor, will moderate. Register here: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/b...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Join the OPC on May 6 for a chat about platforms like Substack and Noosphere where journalists can engage directly with audiences. Featuring @lebassett.bsky.social, Jane Ferguson, Adriana Teresa Letorney, moderated by David Andelman. RSVP: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/a... #MediaTalk

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Join the OPC on May 1 at 12 PM ET for a chat with journalists Jill Dougherty and Marvin Kalb, who will share their experience working in Russia. With @beknobel.bsky.social as moderator, the two will delve into their new memoirs. Register to get the Zoom link here: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/b...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Join the OPC on May 6 for a talk on new platforms that enable journalists to connect directly with audiences and showcase their work. Featuring @lebassett.bsky.social, Jane Ferguson, Adriana Teresa Letorney, led by David Andelman. RSVP: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/a... #MediaInnovation

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to scuttle the Voice of America news service, and ordered that VOA journalists be allowed to resume their jobs. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/u...

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Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Dismantle Voice of America

The judge also ordered the government to halt its efforts to shut down two other government-funded outlets, Radio Free Asia and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks.

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Join the OPC on May 1 at 12 PM ET for a chat with journalists Jill Dougherty and Marvin Kalb, who will share their experience working in Russia. Guided by @beknobel.bsky.social, the session will delve into their new memoirs. RSVP here: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/b... #Media #Russia

Book Night: Russian Memoirs by Jill Dougherty and Marvin Kalb - OPC

Take a break on May Day to hear two journalists discuss their memoirs of working in Russia...

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Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas @knightcenterut.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Workshop guides journalists on how to leverage Google’s artificial intelligence tools for more efficient reporting #ISOJ2025 isoj.org/workshop-guides-journalist…

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

In case you missed it, watch poignant opening remarks from OPC President Scott Kraft as he raised the curtain on last week's 86th Annual Awards Dinner. #OPCAwards86 youtu.be/KYv_yN90UJk

OPC President Scott Kraft Opens the 86th Annual Awards Dinner

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

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Join the OPC on May 6 for a discussion on platforms where journalists can engage with the public or display their work to media outlets. Featuring @lebassett.bsky.social, Jane Ferguson, and Adriana Teresa Letorney, with David Andelman as the moderator. RSVP: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/a...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Join the OPC on May 1 at noon ET for a conversation with journalists Jill Dougherty and Marvin Kalb about their experiences in Russia. The event, moderated by @beknobel.bsky.social, will explore both authors' new memoirs. RSVP here: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/b... #Journalism #Russia

Book Night: Russian Memoirs by Jill Dougherty and Marvin Kalb - OPC

Take a break on May Day to hear two journalists discuss their memoirs of working in Russia...

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

And finally, we applaud Samer Attar tonight for sharing his story for @nytimes.com Opinion in a piece entitled “Two Weeks in Gaza’s Ruined Hospitals.” Watch acceptance remarks from Alexander Stockton and Amanda Su on Samer Attar’s behalf here: youtu.be/z314lhUTCP4

The Flora Lewis Award 2024

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Congratulations to Staff of The New York Times for receiving a Citation for Excellence in the Roy Rowan category for “48 Children Were Taken From Ukraine. Many Are Up For Adoption In Russia.” ! #OPCAwards86 opcofamerica.org/Awardarchive...

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Best investigative reporting in any medium on an international story Award Year: 2024 Award Name: The Roy Rowan Award 2024 Recipient: Natalie Kitroeff and Paulina Villegas Affiliation: The New York Ti...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Congratulations to Natalie Kitroeff and Paulina Villegas for @nytimes.com for winning the Roy Rowan Award for their work, “Mexico’s Fentanyl Machine.” Watch acceptance remarks here: youtu.be/ECoIizMmIlI #OPCAwards86

The Roy Rowan Award 2024

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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Congratulations to Serene Cheong of Bloomberg News for receiving a Citation for Excellence in the Kim Wall category for "The Clandestine Oil Shipping Hub Funneling Iranian Crude to China"! #OPCAwards86 opcofamerica.org/Awardarchive...

20 The Kim Wall Award 2024 - OPC

Best story or series of stories in any medium on international affairs using creative and dynamic digital storytelling techniques Award Year: 2024 Award Name: The Kim Wall Award 2024 Recipients: Josep...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Tonight we celebrate @joedyke.bsky.social, @rowenadesilva.bsky.social, Nathan Walker, Nikolaj Houmann Mortensen, @sanjanamv.bsky.social and staff of @airwars.bsky.social for the Kim Wall Award for “Cutting-Edge Open-Source Investigations into Harm in Gaza.” youtu.be/UlV2yTO50hI #OPCAwards86

The Kim Wall Award 2024

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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Congrats to staff of @washingtonpost.com for winning the Robert Spiers Benjamin Award for the 9-part series “The Takeover” on criminal gangs in Latin America. Watch acceptance remarks here: youtu.be/DEDN3xNBgJ8 #OPCAwards86

The Robert Spiers Benjamin Award 2024

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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Well done to Maria Abi-Habib and @bdentonphoto.bsky.social and @nytimes.com for winning the Whitman Bassow Award for “Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?” Watch acceptance remarks here: youtu.be/5KiJvrvau5c #OPCAwards86

The Whitman Bassow Award 2024

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Congratulations to Kim Tong-Hyung of The Associated Press, FRONTLINE (PBS) for receiving a Citation for Excellence in the Joe and Laurie Dine category for "South Korea’s Adoption Reckoning"! #OPCAwards86 opcofamerica.org/Awardarchive...

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Best international reporting in any medium dealing with human rights Award Year: 2024 Award Name: The Joe and Laurie Dine Award 2024 Recipients: Qadri Inzamam and Megha Rajagopalan Affiliation: The Fu...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Congratulations to Qadri Inzamam and Megha Rajagopalan of @fullerproject.org with @nytimes.com for winning the Joe and Laurie Dine Award for their outstanding series, “The Brutality of Sugar.” Watch acceptance remarks here: youtu.be/5hBPR_OEJ54 #OPCAwards86

The Joe and Laurie Dine Award 2024

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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Congratulations to Staff of NBC News Digital for receiving a Citation for Excellence in the David A. Andelman and Pamela Title category for "The Babies of" Al-Shifa: The Story of Survival for Gaza’s Youngest"! #OPCAwards86 opcofamerica.org/Awardarchive...

16 The David A. Andelman and Pamela Title Award 2024 - OPC

Best international TV, video, radio, audio or podcast reporting showing a concern for the human condition Award Year: 2024 Award Name: The David A. Andelman and Pamela Title Award 2024 Recipient: Mark...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Join us in honoring Mark Scialla, John Holman, Adrienne Haspel, Luis del Valle and Rodrigo Galdos-Tanguis of Al Jazeera English for winning the David A. Andelman and Pamela Title Award for “Fault Lines – Children of the Darien Gap.” Watch acceptance remarks here: youtu.be/qQqcXK3kEwE #OPCAwards86

The David A. Andelman and Pamela Title Award 2024

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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Tonight, we celebrate Rhana Natour and Eman Mohammed for winning the Madeline Dane Ross Award for their work in the @atavist.com Magazine, titled “Coming to America.” Watch acceptance remarks here: youtu.be/LR2QBa5KN3A #OPCAwards86

The Madeline Dane Ross Award 2024

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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Congratulations to Jason De León of Viking/Penguin Random House for receiving a Citation for Excellence in the Cornelius Ryan category for "Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling"! #OPCAwards86 opcofamerica.org/Awardarchive...

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Best non-fiction book on international affairs Award Year: 2024 Award Name: The Cornelius Ryan Award 2024 Recipient: Sune Engel Rasmussen Affiliation: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Honored Work: “Twenty Y...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

A big congratulations to @suneengel.bsky.social for winning the Cornelius Ryan book award for “Twenty Years,” published by @fsgbooks.bsky.social. Watch acceptance remarks here: youtu.be/CmlAf5MuoGY #OPCAwards86

The Cornelius Ryan Award 2024