Internews® Network is a dynamic and growing international non-profit media development organization with dual headquarters in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC. Our mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.
With offices in over 30 countries worldwide, Internews' programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to participate effectively in their communities.
Internewsers are as diverse as the programs and countries in which we work. They all share the same spirit of love and commitment to providing local individuals with the opportunity to be heard. By doing so, they help people to effect positive change in the communities in which they live.
Are YOU an Internewser? We invite you to explore the current opportunities and come work with us!
HONG KONG: FISHERIES JOURNALISM CONSULTANT
The Fisheries Journalism Consultant will manage the Fisheries Journalism project, based in Hong Kong. Please note: This is a consultant position.
Scope of Work:
Qualifications:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via the Internews career site here
Website: https://www.internews.org/
With offices in over 30 countries worldwide, Internews' programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to participate effectively in their communities.
Internewsers are as diverse as the programs and countries in which we work. They all share the same spirit of love and commitment to providing local individuals with the opportunity to be heard. By doing so, they help people to effect positive change in the communities in which they live.
Are YOU an Internewser? We invite you to explore the current opportunities and come work with us!
HONG KONG: FISHERIES JOURNALISM CONSULTANT
The Fisheries Journalism Consultant will manage the Fisheries Journalism project, based in Hong Kong. Please note: This is a consultant position.
Scope of Work:
- Managing a Fellowship project that would bring Chinese journalists to the Seafood Summit being held in Hong Kong the first week in September, with presence required in Hong Kong from Sept 4th through Sept 11th, 2012;
- Work with support staff in China to help recruit and select the journalists;
- Design a curriculum for the project that would include a one-day pre-conference training, daily informal briefings with the participating Fellows and their participation in field trips;
- Mentor the Fellows during the course of the summit, advising them on good stories, angles and contacts they can pursue;
- Work with support staff in China who will be arranging for the Fellows’ travel to/from Hong Kong and also handle administration, logistics and book-keeping during the summit;
- Work with support staff to collect the stories produced by the Fellows;
- Work full time on the week-long project, requiring the manager to be on site in Hong Kong no later than Sept 4th.
- Write a brief report about the project once it is completed.
Qualifications:
- Experience in project management
- Experience in media development and/or environmental issues. (Experience with both a plus)
- Experience working in China a plus
- Experience working on Fisheries or Marine/Oceans issues a plus
- Ability to work part-time over the summer of 2012 and to work full-time in Hong Kong from Sept 5th to Sept 11th, 2012
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via the Internews career site here
Website: https://www.internews.org/
