Asia Writes

13 February 2012

Deadline: 27 February 2012

The International Center for Journalists seeks nominations for the 2012 Knight International Journalism Awards. The Awards recognize professional or citizen journalists whose reporting has made a significant difference in the lives of their fellow citizens.

Award winners receive a trip to the United States, where they will be honored at ICFJ's Awards Dinner on November 13, 2012. Each winner will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy. Please fill out this form; we will seek additional information if your candidate becomes a finalist.

Eligibility: Candidates must be from and work in Africa, Asia, Central/Eastern Europe, Latin America or the Middle East.

For more information on the 2012 Knight International Journalism Awards, click here.

The deadline for nominations is February 27, 2012.

For more information, please contact Michael Zanchelli at mzanchelli@icfj.org or 1.202.349.7610. We truly appreciate your recommendations.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: mzanchelli@icfj.org

For submissions: click here

Website: www.icfj.org

04 August 2011

ABS-CBN is in the business of producing world-class entertainment, news and information programs and in the continuous adoption of breakthrough technology to deliver these to its audiences not just in the Philippines, but globally.

Driven by its passionate commitment to bold innovation, ABS-CBN is leading the change in the country’s media landscape with its depth of creative talent and breadth of platforms.
Web Writer Project Staff - DZMM (ABS-CBN Corporation)
(National Capital Reg - Quezon City)

Responsibilities:

Web Writer Project Staff for DZMM website - http://www.dzmm.com.ph.

# Requirements: Graduate of Mass Communication or Journalism
# With at least 1 year experience in news writing, newspaper reporting, and online writing
# Should be proficient in MS Office applications
# Should be open to PROJECT EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.dzmm.com.ph

03 August 2011

Voice of America (VOA), a publicly-funded multimedia news agency, is seeking multimedia stringer correspondents in North Africa, the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula for its Middle East Division (English language). We are looking for versatile individuals to complement our staff reporting in Washington, D.C., Cairo and Jerusalem. We are focused extensively on the Arab Spring, political developments in the region, upcoming elections, political Islam and the experience of Arab Americans.

Stringer correspondent candidates should have:

- Deep contact list of sources in the Middle East especially in their subregion

- The ability to build new sources via phone, Twitter, Facebook and Google+

- The ability to tweet and share story developments as they happen

- The ability to file in-depth articles for web, shoot online video and file radio phoners and reports

- The ability to conduct Skype video liveshots with our DC producers from PC or phone

- The ability to take photos and HD videos from a camcorder or smartphone and transmit them to Washington, D.C., for editing

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to think outside of the “old media” box, take initiative with individual stories and guide them to completion.

Please send a cover letter, CV / resume to VOA Middle East Managing Editor at voamejobs@gmail.com. Please put “Middle East Stringer Correspondent” in the subject line along with your name. Also, please make sure to include your country of residence and citizenship.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: voamejobs@gmail.com

For submissions: voamejobs@gmail.com

Website: http://www.voanews.com/me

29 July 2011

ESPN STAR Sports has a unique advantage – we are truly integrated across on-air, outdoor, online and mobile. It’s about integration of traditional and digital media. Mapping how audiences discover and connect with brands they prefer and advocate is the key to today’s marketing success stories. ESPN STAR Sports is able to create a coherent and impactful conversation across all touch points to realize lasting relationships and value.

Job Title: Assistant Editor (Bahasa Malay)

In this role you will maintain and update content for ESPN STAR Sports online properties, using resources available to the Digital Media Team in a creative and editorially sound manner to maximise the experience for users. You will work closely with ESPN STAR Sports production teams to produce unique written and video content. You will be charged with sub-editing duties for all content and competitions produced for the web. You will manage feeds, update photo galleries, contributor columns and blogs as well as work on the various Social Media platforms operated by ESPN STAR Sports.

Requirements:

· Extensive sporting knowledge, especially of regional and European football

· Fluent in Bahasa Malay and English

· Able to work unconventional hours

· A degree in journalism or some relevant industry experience.

· Knowledge of Content Management Systems and Social Media platforms would be a plus

Contact Information:

For inquiries: Alma.Browne@ESPNSTAR.com

For submissions: Alma.Browne@ESPNSTAR.com

Website: http://www.espnstar.com/

28 July 2011

We are the largest publisher of regional public sector content in Asia, based in Singapore. Our team is recognised for the quality of its published products, and events. By creating great content for our readers and conference delegates we build great audiences for our advertisers and industry partners.

Alphabet Media produces print and online titles including FutureGov, Defence Asia and Asian Security Review - and produces internationally acclaimed conferences and industry seminars.

Journalist (Chinese) - Singapore

FutureGov Asia Pacific magazine, published by Alphabet Media, is looking for a talented Chinese-speaking journalist to join our team in Singapore. As a regional media company with publishing, events, research and training activities throughout the Asia Pacific region, shortlisted candidates will need to demonstrate an internationally-oriented mindset.

FutureGov Asia Pacific magazine covers the modernisation of the government, education and healthcare sector across the region. We are a source of practical ideas for policymakers and senior officials to increase the productivity, transparency and service quality of their organisations. Our readers are public administrators, and our content is apolitical and largely focused successful examples of the role of IT in improving outcomes at the central, state, municipal and local government level.

In addition to being a native speaker of the Chinese language, you need to be mature enough to understand, and cope with the different cultures of the Chinese Government and a multi-national company. You also need to be able to engage effectively with the public sector and IT companies on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Rapport building skills are a must. Being a native from either Mainland China or Taiwan would be an added advantage.

In this role, you will be responsible for generating content from across Greater China, and in the wider region. You will also be turning your interviews into feature and news stories in Chinese, English, or both. This requires an ability to prioritise and analyse large amounts of information. You will also be assisting the development of a Chinese language version of FutureGov magazine.

Desired Skills & Experience

* You must have experience. Or else be a brainbox who graduated top of your class from a good university. We have high standards, and you must have a track record of personal performance.
* We like to keep things simple. Short sentences, short words preferred.
* Our content relates to the role of IT in improving public sector performance. Are you comfortable writing about technology issues? Do you have domain experience of public sector issues?
* The key trait of a successful journalist is the ability to engage with interviewees. You must have a proven ability to build rapport with senior executives in the private and public sector.
* You must be able to adjust yourself well between the modesty of Chinese statesmen and process-driven culture of a multinational.
* In addition, you need to understand the cultural nuances that are often manifested during conversations with Chinese (or Taiwanese) government officials.
* Our readers are interested in the opinions of the people we interview – you must be able to listen more than you talk.
* You will be working as part of a multinational team, split across multiple time zones. An ability to relate to international colleagues is essential.
* We run many government-to-government events in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Taiwan, and in the wider region. You must be willing to travel overseas from time-to-time.
* Our publication is written in British English ('International English’) – so you must have excellent English writing skills. You also need to be able to quickly turn an interview conducted in Chinese into a well-written article in English.
* If you are from Mainland China or Southeast Asia, you need to be able to type (even better if you can write) in Traditional Chinese; likely if you are native of Taiwan, you need to be able to understand and type in Simplified Chinese.
* Sense of humour. You don’t have to be a comedian, but the bosses like it when you laugh at their jokes.
* Variety is the spice of life: regional languages beyond English and Mandarin are welcomed.

Next Steps

Please prepare your CV, a cover letter explaining how you meet the above requirements, and samples of your work for our Editorial Director.

Send your resume and covering letter to jianggan.li@alphabet-media.com quoting the reference number AM010.

Via: jobsdb.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: jianggan.li@alphabet-media.com

For submissions: jianggan.li@alphabet-media.com

Website: http://www.alphabet-media.com/

27 July 2011

SING TAO NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED is a global media corporation with businesses focusing on Media Ownership & Services, Human Capital Management and Broadband Content & Distribution. Our reputed publications include Sing Tao Daily, The Standard, Headline Daily, East Week, East Touch, PC Market and many others. Our businesses cover Hong Kong, the PRC, the U.S.A., Canada, Europe and Australia. To cope with our rapid expansion, we are URGENTLY looking for high caliber professional to join our dynamic team.

Writer

Requirements

* A university degree with a major in Journalism, Mass Communication or English Language
* At least 3years experience in high end magazine with features/lifestyle writing experience
* Write English at a native speaker’s level
* Good knowledge of international affairs
* Proactive, accurate, responsible, independent
* Can work at a fast rate to cope with deadlines

We are also looking for a Sub-Editor position in our Education section of The Standard to work on a range of titles: Rewrite raw copy, Edit copy, Sub copy to the correct length, Write good headlines, standfirsts and picture captions, Check facts to ensure they are accurate, proofread pages, write articles, etc.

Interested parties please apply in strict confidence with complete resume, compensation history, expected salary and REFERENCE NUMBER to hr2@singtaonewscorp.com or by post to Human Resources Department, Sing Tao News Corporation Limited, 18/F, Sing Tao News Corporation Building, 3 Tung Wong Road, Shaukeiwan, Hong Kong.

Via: jobsdb.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: hr2@singtaonewscorp.com

For submissions: hr2@singtaonewscorp.com

Website: http://www.singtaonewscorp.com/

26 July 2011

Deadline: 29 July 2011

The Armed With a Camera (AWC) Fellowship for Emerging Media Artists nurtures the next generation of Asian Pacific American media artists to capture their world, surroundings and outlook on life. Visual Communications works with the Fellows for seven months and provides special training, mentoring and networking opportunities, access to facilities and equipment plus a stipend to create five-minute digital shorts that premiere at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and other venues nationwide.

HOW TO APPLY

The 2011-2012 Armed With A Camera Fellowship is accepting submissions May 1 - July 29, 2011. Up to 10 artists will be selected for the Fellowship. We will announce the new class of Fellows in August.

ARMED WITH A CAMERA FELLOWSHIP FOR EMERGING MEDIA ARTISTS 2011-2012

Visual Communications (VC) seeks to cultivate a new generation of Asian Pacific American media artists committed to preserving the legacy and vision of VC. ARMED WITH A CAMERA FELLOWSHIP will award up to ten fellows $500 to complete a five-minute digital video, within a five-month span of time. Through the ARMED WITH A CAMERA FELLOWSHIP, emerging media artists will capture their world, surroundings and outlook on life as a part of a new generation of Asian Pacific Americans.

Final projects must be shot in digital video format and completed by March 30, 2012. A special program will showcase all completed projects at various VC exhibitions across the city of Los Angeles, including the 2012 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and other venues nationwide. VC will co-own the productions and will also package and distribute completed works. Distribution income will aid in the continuation of the Armed with a Camera Fellowship.

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be of Asian Pacific descent, 30 years or younger in the year 2012, residents of California and have had previous work in The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival or any other VC exhibition and/or any Film Festival—this may include on-campus student festivals. If accepted, Fellows must be able to attend mandatory meetings and workshops in Los Angeles. Women, South Asian and Southeast Asian filmmakers are highly encouraged to apply to the AWC Fellowship. If you’re not sure of your eligibility, please contact Visual Communications.

Project Criteria

All projects must conform to the following guidelines:

• Final piece must be a new, original work
• Final piece must be shot in digital video format
• Final piece must be completed by March 30, 2012 for inclusion in the 2012 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
• Total length of final piece must not exceed five minutes
• If budget for each project exceeds $500, you must show/explain other sources of funding
• Animation, documentary and experimental pieces are encouraged.

Fellowship Selection Process

Up to ten artists will be selected each year based on their demonstrated commitment to the arts, production and exhibition experience, and the quality of their sample work. Consideration will be given to communities that have been underserved and underrepresented in the media arts. A review panel composed of community members, media artists, and curators will judge the work based on artistic innovation, feasibility within the timeline, and budget of their proposed projects. Applicants will be contacted by the last week of August 2011.

How to Apply

Please send the following:

• Information Cover Sheet (Click Here to download)
• Letter of intent
• Resume
• Project Treatment (2 page maximum)
• Project Timeline (All projects must begin in November 2011 and must be completed by March 30, 2012)
• Budget (if proposed budget exceeds $500, you must show/explain other sources of funding; budget items may include artist stipend, equipment, supplies, location fee, food, etc.)
• Sample work cued to five minutes
• Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of sample work

DEADLINE: Received by 5PM, July 29, 2011. For any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Kennedy Kabasares at (213) 680-4462 x32 or by email.

Email to: kennedy@vconline.org

Fax: (213) 687-4848

Mail to: Visual Communications, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Basement Level, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Attn: Kennedy Kabasares/AWC

Armed with a Camera Fellowship is partially funded by the James Irvine Foundation, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and the Morgan Stanley Foundation.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: kennedy@vconline.org

For submissions: Visual Communications, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Basement Level, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Attn: Kennedy Kabasares/AWC

Website: http://www.vconline.org/

24 July 2011

Deadline: 1 February 2012

Course aim

To strengthen the capacity of broadcast, print and online journalists and of the organisations they work for to use the Internet for the purposes of research, publication and distribution.

Course information

Journalism and the Internet

The Internet is an exciting medium for journalists and media organisations. Journalists can find a wealth of information, previously difficult to obtain, which can help them in their research and in keeping abreast of events and trends. The speed of the internet and its growing ubiquity (thanks also to the rise of mobile phones) means that it is increasingly for journalists the first medium on which their stories appear. On the internet they can present their news stories in new and attractive ways, supported by additional background material, using a variety of media, and stored in dossiers and archives for later retrieval. The rapid evolution of interactive technologies and social media also mean that, more than ever, journalists can engage with their audiences and readers.

As an integrated medium of publication, distribution and communication, in which the traditional, clear-cut divisions between text, graphics, audio and video are blurred, the internet poses a lot of challenges. Journalists, who saw themselves first and foremost as print or broadcast journalists now work as ‘content providers’ in multimedia newsrooms, generating material for a variety of different media platforms.

The principles of interactivity and non-linearity require that information for the internet has to be ordered and presented differently. Its multimedia nature also makes organisational demands. New structures have to be designed to cope with the new ways of production, publication and distribution. New ways of working pose a challenge to established working practices and attitudes. New business models have to be developed and adopted.

Since the Internet is still a relatively young medium, there is plenty of experimentation and innovation going on. The rise of social networks, ‘civilian journalism’ and the success of ‘YouTube’ mean that the Internet has also become an established competitor of mainstream media for the attention of audiences and readers worldwide. These developments are also changing the traditional role of journalists as well as their relationship with their audiences and readers. To be able to face the challenges of the 21st century, it is important that media organisations and the people who work for adapt to the changes taking place and incorporate them in the way they work.

Methodology: learning by doing

The course will be dedicated to enabling the participating journalists to work as Internet journalists/producers. The focus will be on content rather than on technical skills. Attention will be paid to the two central tenets of the Internet: information and communication. Special emphasis will be placed on the three main principles of multimedia environments: the multimedia mix, interactivity and non-linearity. The emphasis will be on learning by doing, focusing on theory and practice. In addition to attending course sessions and workshops, participants will be sent on a number of radio or television location assignments.

The potential and the use of the Internet as a source of information will be explored (the Internet as a research tool), and options for its use as a medium of communication, publication and distribution analysed and applied to the specific situation of the participants. The possibilities and advantages of the Internet – as well as some of its drawbacks – for journalists and the organisations they work for will be highlighted.

The participants will be from different professional media (radio, television, print, online). The aim of the course is to transcend these boundaries and merge the disciplines in search of the ideal of a multimedia journalist. Participants will acquire knowledge of the essentials of web-design (structure, interaction and lay-out) and skills for the development of websites and for production for the Internet, such as writing non-linear, interactive pieces, making graphics and producing audio and video. Participants will analyse existing examples of websites attached to newspapers, magazines and broadcasting organisations.

How to apply?

We warmly welcome you to apply for this course. In case of any troubles with your application, please contact us at info@rntc.nl

Self-paying or sponsored candidates only apply with RNTC. Nationals from 60 countries can apply for a NFP-fellowship, provided by the Dutch government. They apply with both RNTC and NFP.

Who can apply?

All RNTC’s courses are targeted at media professionals from developing countries and countries in transition. If you are working for a media organisation, or an organisation working with the media, you can apply. For all our courses, the following requirements apply:

1. you have a minimum of three years working experience in the media
2. your employer supports your participation in the training
3. you have followed secondary education, and professional education or training in media
4. you are used to work with computers
5. your speaking and writing skills in English (the course language) are sufficient

There are no restrictions on the age of the applicants or on the maximum number of participants from one given organisation or country. For most of our courses, we have additional requirements, related to the course content.

Target group

The course is designed for mid-career print, online and broadcast journalists, with at least three years experience in the field with special emphasis on the internet.

Course fee and fellowship

To cover the costs of participation, you have three options:

1. You or your organisation covers the costs. Upon request, we’ll provide you with detailed information about the costs involved of the course of your choice (info@rntc.nl)
2. You’ll find a sponsor or a grant to participate (for more information, visit: www.grantfinder.nl)
3. You’ll apply for a Fellowship under the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP)

Nationals from the following countries are eligible for a NFP-fellowship: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

What is NFP? (fellowships)

Netherlands Fellowship Programme

The Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) is a demand-driven fellowship programme designed to foster capacity building within organisations by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. NFP-fellowships cover your travel costs, accommodation and course fee. NFP is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development co-operation, and run by NUFFIC, the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Half of the available fellowships are awarded to women, and simultaneously, half of the available budget is spent on candidates from sub-Saharan Africa. Apart from this, priority is given to candidates from deprived groups and/or from marginalized regions.

Who is eligible for NFP?

To be eligible for a scholarship under the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes you must meet the following criteria:

* You are a a national of one of the following 60 countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
* You are not applying for more than one course with the same NFP application deadline
* You are not employed by a multinational corporation, a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, a bilateral or multinational donor organisation, or a large national and/or commercial organisation
* You have not already received two NFP fellowships for short courses in the past
* You have not already received an NFP fellowship for a short courses in the year prior to this fellowship application

What has changed in new procedure ?

Nuffic introduced a new application procedure for the NFP programme. The new procedure applies to applicants for the Soaps and Society course in 2011 and all courses in 2012.

* NFP applicants no longer have to receive a conditional letter of acceptance for the course they are applying for from RNTC before applying for an NFP fellowship
* RNTC course applications and NFP fellowship applications can be submitted at the same time
* NFP applications are no longer submitted to the Fellowship Officers of the appropriate Dutch Embassy but are submitted directly to the NUFFIC either online or by post
* NFP paper application forms can no longer be obtained from the Dutch Embassies but must be downloaded from the NUFFIC website
* NFP applicants can check the status of their application online and will be informed automatically of the progress, acceptance and/or rejection of their NFP application

Important dates

• Course dates: September 10 – October 19, 2012
• Media: Radio, Television and internet
• Type of Diploma: Certificate
• RNTC application deadline: January 15, 2012
• NFP applications: online between November 1, 2011 and February 1, 2012 (on paper until January 1, 2012)
• Deadline non fellowship applicants: July 15, 2012

Download the RNTC application form (doc) >>

Contact Information:

For inquiries: info@rntc.nl

For submissions: applications@rntc.nl

Website: http://www.rntc.nl

20 July 2011

Deadline: 15 August 2011

We are currently seeking seven aspiring young film critics and one photographer, between the ages of 18 and 35. Four of the talented individuals selected will be European, and four will be from Arab countries. Participants will be invited to attend the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (United Arab Emirates) to form an international editorial team. This team will create daily issues of a gazette in English and Arabic covering the festival’s screenings, events, and encounters. It will be a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in film journalism and, of course, meet like-minded people from around the world! Please read the information dossier for all the necessary information on applying for this edition of Nisimazine.


Nisimazine Workshops: General Background

The free daily magazine Nisimazine is made in the frame of a film journalism workshop for young aspiring film journalists. Nisimazine film journalism workshops have taken place during many international film festivals since the first edition in Cannes in 2006, notably: Torino Film Festival (Italy), DocPoint Helsinki (Finland), Alba International Film Festival (Italy), Cannes Film Festival (France), Iran International Documentary Film Festival (Tehran), European Festival on
Wheels (Kars and Artvin, Turkey), IDFA – International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (Netherlands), Festival de Lima (Peru), Festival do Rio (Brazil), and Abu Dhabi Film Festival (United Arab Emirates). Since the program’s beginning, more than 100 young critics from all over the world have benefited from developing their skills in a stimulating international environment, supported by experienced tutors and staff.

The Magazine

• Nisimazine Abu Dhabi will be printed in English and Arabic. The main working language of the editorial team will be English.
• The gazette will be in A4 format (magazine style) and contain film reviews, interviews, thematic articles, news, pictures from the festival, etc.
• Eight issues will be published daily during the festival
• Around 2,000 printed copies will be published for each issue and distributed to festival audiences and professional guests. An electronic version will also be available on the Nisimazine official website (www.nisimazine.eu)
• There will also be the opportunity to publish a video blog. We are therefore interested in candidates who have video-making experience, as well as skills in writing/photography

The Editorial Team

A clear and precise division of tasks is needed for Nisimazine workshops to be successful. In Abu Dhabi, the team will be composed of:

Three members of staff from the NISI MASA European Secretariat

• Matthieu Darras, Director of the Publication
• Maartje Alders, Editor-in-Chief / Graphic Designer
• Jude Lister, Editor / Coordinator

Two professional tutors

• One for the English version, one for Arabic version (names to be confirmed)

Eight participants

• Seven film journalists and one photographer.

The Schedule

Important: As of the announcement of selected participants, the essential preparation period will
begin. Participants will be required to begin researching, watching films from the festival programme (some will be available in advance), making interviews, taking part in online meetings to brainstorm the magazine’s content, and writing the first articles.

July 20 – August 15 Application period
August 22 Announcement of selected participants
August 22 – October 13 Preparation period
October 13 – 22 Workshop

ABU DHABI FILM FESTIVAL
5th edition: October 13 – 22 2011
About the Abu Dhabi Film Festival

The Abu Dhabi Film Festival (formerly the Middle East International Film Festival) was established in 2007, with the aim of helping to create a vibrant film culture throughout the region. Presented each October by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage, the event is committed to curating exceptional programs to engage and educate the local community, inspire filmmakers and nurture the growth of the regional film industry.

With its commitment to presenting works by Arab filmmakers in competition alongside those by major talents of world cinema, the Festival offers Abu Dhabi’s diverse and enthusiastic audiences a means of engaging with their own and others’ cultures through the art of cinema. At the same time, a strong focus on the bold new voices of Arab cinema connects with Abu Dhabi’s role as a burgeoning cultural capital in the region and marks the Festival as a place for the world to discover and gauge the pulse of recent Arab filmmaking.

Application Guidelines

• The final application deadline for candidates is the August 15, 2011, before midnight. All application material must be sent via email to nisimazineabudhabi@nisimasa.com.
• Candidates must be between the ages of 18-35 at the time of the workshop and reside in either a member state of the Council of Europe (see http://www.coe.int/aboutCoe/index.asp?page=47pays1europe&l=en) or an Arab country (Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros Islands, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen).
• Filling in the application form (in English) is a prerequisite. Applicants should choose either to apply as a film critic or a photographer.
• Providing evidence of previous works (articles originally written in or translated into English, video-blogs, photographs, etc.) is compulsory.
• One passport-style photo is also required with each application. This is needed for your accreditation.
• By filling in the application form, candidates confirm their availability to attend the entire duration of the workshop and their motivation to actively take part in necessary preparation meetings and activities in advance.
• There will be a maximum of eight participants in the workshop, so there will be a careful selection. Please send your carefully completed application forms before the deadline.

Participation Rules

• Participants will arrive in Abu Dhabi on October 12; departure from the accommodation is planned for 23 October.
• If, for any reason, a participant is unable to attend the workshop, they must inform the organisers immediately.
• Accommodation and meals will be provided for the duration of the workshop.
• Travel costs from your home city to Abu Dhabi or Dubai will be covered. Transport from the airport to the accommodation will be provided by the festival.
• There is a participation fee of 200 euro, to be paid before the start of the workshop.
• Participants will be asked to bring their own necessary equipment (e.g. laptop, camera, video-camera). If this is not possible, please inform us in your application form so that we can make necessary arrangements.

For further questions and comments please write to nisimazineabudhabi@nisimasa.com

The NISI MASA European Office
NISI MASA
99 Rue du Faubourg Saint Denis
75010 Paris. France
Tel. : +33 (0)9 60 39 63 38
Fax. : +33 (0)1 48 01 65 31
Email : europe@nisimasa.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: nisimazineabudhabi@nisimasa.com

For submissions: nisimazineabudhabi@nisimasa.com

Website: http://www.nisimazine.eu

19 July 2011

Dyandra Promosindo is a leading professional exhibition organizer, established since 1994. Over the years, Dyandra Promosindo has generated an impressive track record of events nationwide.

Dyandra has organized more than 200 exhibitions in Jakarta and major cities in Indonesia. With more than 1000 exhibitors every year, including foreign participants, Dyandra has proven itself to be a reliable business partner while advancing into a whole new level of exhibition culture in Indonesia.

Due to rapid growth activities, Dyandra invites highly qualified professional to apply for the following position:

Reporter (Jakarta Raya)

Requirements:

* Pria / Wanita
* Pendidikan S1 semua jurusan
* Usia maksimal 23 tahun
* Menyukai tantangan, mampu berkomunikasi dengan orang yang baru dikenal dengan baik
* Menguasai bhs Inggris

Kirim ke: luluelfiana@yahoo.co.id

Atau: Human Resource Department
Jl. Johar no. 9 Menteng
Jakarta Pusat 10350

Via: jobstreet.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: luluelfiana@yahoo.co.id

For submissions: luluelfiana@yahoo.co.id

Website: http://www.dyandra.com/

13 July 2011

JointMedia News Service (www.jns.org) is an independent, objective wire service that will provide international and national news and features to primarily Jewish print and electronic media throughout the United States starting in September.

JNS seeks freelance journalists to cover Jewish news in the following content areas:

- Features/human interest
- Arts/culture
- Food
- Photography
- Travel
- Hard news/politics
- Book reviews
- Torah commentary
- Wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, holiday and other special section content
- Other creative ideas you have for national Jewish coverage!

We are looking for motivated self-starters who can pitch their own story ideas and topics, but are also willing to take direction and specific assignments as needed.

All interested journalists should respond to this post with a resume and 3-5 published writing samples.

Location: U.S.

Compensation: Competitive per article rate

Telecommuting is ok.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-fmfk8-2490185276@craigslist.org

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11 July 2011

Deadline: 4 October 2011

Accomplished Journalists from Asia are invited to spend three months in Singapore under the fellowship programme at Nanyang Technological University’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. Applications are due by 4th October 2011.

The programme, supported by Temasek Foundation and NTU, will run from 7 February through 29 April 2011. Up to 17 Asia-based journalists will be selected for the fully-funded fellowship.

Fellows will be given the opportunity to pursue their own intellectual interests away from the usual deadline pressures of their jobs. For their independent projects, the 2010 Fellows used their three-month sabbatical to investigate topics as diverse as the role of the media, free trade agreements, and Singapore’s transport policies.

The programme also includes seminars and workshops to sharpen professional skills and deepen participants’ understanding of latest trends and key issues facing journalism. For the 2011 round, a special seminar is being planned on the challenges of reporting on ethnic diversity and inter-religious issues.

Fellows will also be introduced to key newsmakers in Singapore’s public sector, business community and civil society, providing insights into what makes Singapore tick and its future challenges.

This is the third time the Fellowship is being organised. The 2009 and 2010 Fellows represented print, broadcast and online media, and came from 15 countries and territories.

Details of the programme, including instructions on how to apply, are available on the web at www.ajf.sg, or by contacting Ms Naowarat Narula at app2011@ajf.sg. Applications are due by 4th October 2011. (Via: youthmedia.eu)

The Programme

The programme incorporates activities to stimulate and enhance your professional capabilities. In addition, it provides support options to ensure you have all the time to focus on challenging yourself.

Key Elements

Professional workshops

Short, intensive workshops will focus on enhancing your professional capabilities. In 2011, you can expect the following workshops:

* Media management in a changing environment;
* Harnessing online media tools in reporting
* Covering the complex: science, health and technology;
* Media ethics for a challenged industry.

Professional seminars

Informal seminars will allow you to share experiences with Singapore-based journalists and journalism students.

Visits and Briefings

Opportunities will be arranged for Fellows to engage with leaders and decision makers of Singapore institutions and organisations, ranging from government agencies to business corporations and civil society groups.

Independent Project

Fellows propose a writing or research project upon application. The fellowship programme facilitates the project, tapping on university and other resources. In apition to the faculty and resources of the Wee Kim Wee School, NTU also boasts the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, a leading research centre in strategic and international affairs, and several other highly regarded schools.

Expectations

Fellows are expected to participate fully in the various parts of the programme.

There is no formal publication requirement, but you are expected to share your knowledge in an appropriate way, such as by giving a talk. If you produce something through this programme, we expect you to give a copy to the Wee Kim Wee School library and let the programme use it in its publicity.

Support

* Funding

Fellows will be provided a stipend of S$1,500 per month for the duration of the three month programme. Travel to and from Singapore will also be covered. No extra funding is allocated for Fellows who bring their spouse and children.

* Visa

NTU will apply for Training Employment Passes for the Fellows to come to Singapore. Those who wish to bring their families must handle their own entry permit applications, if any.

* Accommodation

Accommodation will be provided on or close to campus.

* Facilities and Resources

Fellows will have access to the library, computer, internet and athletic facilities of the NTU campus.

Eligibility

Applicants should have at least five years of working experience as journalists and possess potential for leadership and management within the profession or organisation.

Applicants should be residing in Asia. Preference is given to those working for Asian media organisations.

Applicants can be working in any medium — print, radio, television or online. Freelancers are welcome to apply if they are primarily engaged in news or current affairs journalism.

Journalists working in non-English media are welcome to apply, but must show proficiency in English through a telephone interview, as English is the working language of the programme.

Applications from journalists in full-time positions must be accompanied by a letter of support from employers, stating that the applicant would be released for the full period of the fellowship

Required documents

* Completed application form.
* Employer’s letter of support, providing consent for leave
* 2 letters of recommendation.
* 3-5 samples of past work.

Sending your application

By mail:

Asia Journalism Fellowship
c/o Ms Naowarat Narula
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Nanyang Technological University
31 Nanyang Link
Singapore 637718

By e-mail: app2011@ajf.sg (if you e-mail the application, you should receive an automated response; if not, you may need to resend it)

By fax: (65) 6792 7526 (if you use fax, please email nonna@ajf.sg to alert us that you have done so)

Selection Process

The application materials will be reviewed by a panel of academics from the Wee Kim Wee School and experienced journalists. Potential applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

(Note that the application forms and information on the website are still for the 2011 fellowship. We will update this page when the 2012 information/ forms have been released.)

Contact Information:

For inquiries: app2011@ajf.sg

For submissions: app2011@ajf.sg

Website: http://www.ajf.sg/