Macedonian Institute for Media (MIM) - Stakeholders

The Macedonian Institute for Media (MIM) is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organisation founded by the Danish School of Journalism, USAID/IREX Pro Media and the Macedonian Press Centre in 2001. The Institute has gradually grown into a massive media platform in Macedonia, encompassing into its professional network the bulk of the media outlets in the country. MIM enables free and easy access to media literature, up-to-date resources for professional development and education, media research and analyses as well as opportunities for joint production. The Institute is a founder of the School of Journalism and Public Relations, an educational institution accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science, offering graduate and postgraduate studies in journalism and communication sciences.

Vision:

MIM is committed to building a democratic society dominated by professional media, transparent and accountable institutions and civil sector which provides the citizens with sufficient and reliable information for making an informed decision on issues relevant to the society.

Mission:

The mission of the Macedonian Institute for Media (MIM) is to encourage and continuously support the development of professional standards in journalism, media and public communication, aiming to support the improvement of the democratic processes in the Republic Macedonia.

Make Yourself Useful: Six simple things your newsroom can do for democracy - Manuals

This research paper puts forward a set of relatively simple adjustments that can be done in newsrooms to help editorial media serve democracy better in the new media ecosystem, based on interviews with 18 leading figures in media and academia

International Media Support (IMS) annual report - Reports

Sustaining indipendent media in times of conflict 

KAS Media Program SEE Internship opportunity - Bulgaria - Opportunities

The KAS Media Program South East Europe, based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is offering a 2-3 month internship from September 2016

Media (In)dependence in Bulgaria: Risks and Trends - Reports

A report by the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) about political influences on Bulgarian media

Reuters Digital News Report 2016 - Reports

A comparative study of digital news consumption in the world

Mapping structural conditions for journalism in Serbia - Reports

This MeCODEM working paper aims to systematically and comprehensively map the structural conditions relevant to journalism and conflict communication in Serbia

Master's program, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Opportunities

A one-year, english-language Master's program in Digital Media, Communication and Journalism including a pathway on “European Journalism”

Freedom of Expression grant for Investigative Journalism - Opportunities

Journalismfund invites application for its Freedom of Expression Grant: €15,000 to document attacks on the freedom of expression. The application deadline is September 21, 2016

BIRN Summer School Master Class of Investigative Reporting - Opportunities

A five-day course in investigative journalism for experienced journalists organized by BIRN, taking place in Konjic (BiH) on 21-27 August, 2016