As diligent students of British politics understand, most votes under our first past the post system make no real difference to the result of a general election. The ones that count are those cast by swing voters in marginal constituencies. The Conservatives have been confident in their assertions that, despite a narrowing gap in nationwide opinion surveys, their lead among these defining voters in the marginals is big enough to make the crucial difference. A carefully targeted poll in this morning's Times suggests their confidence may be misplaced.
For the second year running, YouTube is offering aspiring journalists the chance to win big money - and more importantly, the chance to work on a journalism project with the Pulitzer Center. For the first round of the Project Report competition, entrants are required to submit a video package based on a day in the life of a person they feel should be brought to the world's attention. The deadline is February 28. Marks will be awarded for the quality of the storytelling and the technical qualities of the video. Could be tailor-made for CfJ students.
The winner scoops a $10,000 grant to work on a journalism project with the Pulitzer Center, and there are laptops and camera gear up for grabs too.
Get to it.
Ah. Bit of a drawback. Sorry folks.
To participate in the 'competition', you must be a resident or a citizen of the 50 states or DC.
Can't "get to it." : (
What about entering this Picturing Europe competiton as an equally valuable alternative? As it says on the tin it is designed for European citizens. You need to produce and upload a three minute clip according to their criteria and the prize is a very attractive 10,000 Euros ,