[Air-l] INTERNEWS SEEKS RADIO TRAINER/MENTOR FOR AFGHANISTAN

George Lessard (s) media at web.net
Mon Jan 19 23:39:16 PST 2004


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INTERNEWS SEEKS RADIO TRAINER/MENTOR FOR AFGHANISTAN
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Job Title:  Radio Trainer/Mentor, Afghanistan
SUMMARY: Journalism and radio production mentoring for new
radio stations in Afghanistan.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Internews Network, a nonprofit media
development organization, is seeking experienced, adventurous
radio production and journalism mentors to assist in the startup
of national independent radio in Afghanistan. Mentors will have
the opportunity to assist in the creation of national programming
to feed a network of local stations, Afghan-owned and operated,
throughout Afghanistan. From January until the end of 2004,
mentors will help an Afghan team develop news and current affairs
programs to be fed by satellite to a network of stations around the
country, starting with two hours a day in March/April. In 2003
Internews helped Afghan partners launch seven independent
stations, and five more will be on air by February 2004. These
12 stations form the basis of a network of local and regional
stations across the country. A local translator will be provided if
necessary. Minimum term of employment is two months, with
preference for three or more. Working professionals encouraged
to apply. Salary negotiable.

Specifics of the job include:

*       teaching fundamentals of radio production to Afghan staff.
*       teaching fundamentals of journalism to Afghan staff.
*       working closely with radio station management to design
         programming schedules.
*       helping define listenership interest and community relations.
*       liaison with other organizations in the region, such as
         humanitarian assistance and  international organizations.
*       assisting the station on questions of sustainability.
*       research into media needs and potential pressures that
         could influence the stations' independence.

QUALIFICATIONS

*       Five + years experience as a radio journalist and/or producer
*       Experience teaching radio journalism and or radio production
*       Media management experience
*       Overseas working experience in a developing world
         environment, preferably Central and/or So. Asia
*       Dari or Pashtu language skills desirable
*       Relevant university degree required

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IMPACS MEDIA AND ELECTIONS SEMINAR FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING
IN EMERGING DEMOCRACIES -- FEBRUARY 20-22, 2004 TORONTO, ONTARIO
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Increasingly, civil society organizations and media professionals are
recognizing the centrality of supporting fair, accurate and responsible
reporting of elections in countries where democracy is a fragile or a
new idea.
The Institute for Media, Policy and Civil Society (IMPACS), a
Canadian-based non governmental organization, is hosting a three-day
seminar for reporters, editors, and media development professionals
interested in sharing, developing and honing their skills in this field.
Seminar topics will include risk assessment and security training,
working with elections administrators and state-run media
executives, developing effective training for new reporters, and the
latest tools and resources for working in the field and evaluating
success. Detailed case studies by reporters and trainers working
in the field will offer lessons learned working in conflict-stressed
states like Cambodia, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Iraq.
Detailed program and venue and travel information will be made
available early in 2004. Check the media and elections portion of
the website for updated info. http://www.impacs.org
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: staff and trainers of media development
organizations, those interested in pursing media and elections
programming internationally, and reporters and editors delivering
elections coverage in emerging democracies.
HOW TO REGISTER: Registration is just $350 CDN + GST if you
sign-up before January 20. After January 20, registration is $400
CDN + GST. Bursaries are available  for applicants from the global
south, students, or those who are under-employed or unemployed.
  Please send a one page CV and in a brief letter tell us how your
attendance at the session will advance your professional
development and the kind of contribution you can offer to
discussions of media and elections.
For more information: please email mediainfo at impacs.org or
phone and leave a message for Amanda Gibbs, Media and
Elections Manager 604-682-1953 (ext 105), 1-877-232-0122
(105).

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