[Air-L] The Third “Media Professionals in Residence” Programme 2024-25, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, OPEN CALL NOW!

[Nishant Shah]

Dear All,
Given the multiple professional expertise on this group, I am sure this
resonates with many of you and your networks.
We would love to see you joining us for a hybrid residency on 'Living With
AI', spending time in Hong Kong, and creating an impactful
research-practice 'Festival of Ideas' that looks at the reconfiguration of
the social, economic, political, and personal conditions as we learn to
coexist and live with AI.
Please do share and if you are interested in applying, do not hesitate to
reach out to me for a chat.
Warmly,
Nishant

OPEN CALL NOW

The CUHK Media Professionals in Residence Programme
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brings industry practitioners to campus and offers a unique opportunity to
bridge the gap between academic research and practice in the media
industry. It aims to build a collaborative, critical, and convergent space
that facilitates, produces, harvests, and amplifies multi-stakeholder
conversations about emergent and future-forward challenges in the media
landscape. By bringing together professionals and researchers, the
Programme seeks to articulate, map, and blueprint desirable futures for the
industry and society.

The Programme for the 2024-25 academic year now invites applications from
forward-thinking media professionals around the globe with a demonstrated
commitment to innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of the
media landscape. Residency fellows should possess a creative, inspiring,
and critical approach to their work, and a strong interest in engaging in a
collaborative environment with academic partners. Ideal candidates will
have a clear vision for their residency, aligning their individual
expertise with the Programme’s annual thematic focus.



The Hybrid Programme and the Theme

Starting from this year, the Programme will be a hybrid fellowship,
combining an eight-week in-person residency component with a two-month
remote residency component. There will also be a specific theme for each
year.

For the 2024-25 Programme, the theme is “Living with AI.” Residency fellows
are expected to develop projects that leverage artificial intelligence (AI)
to address key challenges and opportunities in the media industry or to
examine the multifaceted implications of AI on how we produce, consume, and
interact with media. Some possible directions include but are not limited
to:

   - Develop AI tools that solve specific problems in the media industry
   (e.g., misinformation, polarization, hate speech, low trust, revenue
   decline);
   - Develop responsible guidelines and best practices for the ethical use
   of AI in a specific area of the media industry;
   - Develop engaging and informative campaigns that educate the public
   about the use of AI in media.

The first two months of the residency will take place remotely in Term 1
(Fall 2024), providing a dedicated online orientation and co-creation
space. During this period, fellows will host weekly learning calls, share
their expertise, and collaboratively develop their projects. A group of
teachers and students will participate in these calls.

Following the Lunar New Year, fellows will commence their eight-week
in-person residency at the School (Spring 2025). The residency will
culminate in the “Festival of Ideas” event, showcasing the fellows’
projects. During their in-person residency, fellows will also deliver
public talks and guest lectures, host office hours, and participate in
social events organized by the School.



Eligibility

The Programme invites applications from forward-thinking media
professionals around the globe with a demonstrated commitment to
innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of the media landscape.
Residency fellows should possess a creative, inspiring, and critical
approach to their work, and a strong interest in engaging in a
collaborative environment with academic partners. Ideal candidates will
have a clear vision for their residency, aligning their individual
expertise with the program’s annual thematic focus.

We seek individuals with a minimum of eight years of professional
experience in a diverse range of media sectors, including but not limited
to news media, advertising, public relations, digital media technologies,
arts and cultural production, and communication departments within
corporate and nonprofit organizations.



Support from the Programme

We will create a collaborative learning and working environment and match
the fellows with our teachers and students to work on their projects
together. We will also provide the necessary financial and administrative
support for the “Festival of Ideas” event.

Each fellow will receive an honorarium of HK$90,000 for the entire
residency. Assistance in visa application and accommodation booking can be
provided. Fellows will have access to the university library during their
in-person residency.



Application Materials

   - CV: A comprehensive CV outlining the applicant’s professional
   experience, education, skills, and relevant accomplishments.
   - Portfolio of previous works
   - Project Proposal: A written statement (maximum 1,000 words in English)
   pitching a project that aligns with the Programme’s annual thematic focus:
   Living with AI. In the proposal, applicants should address the following:
      1. Project Rationale: Explain the significance of your proposed
      project, how it fits the theme, and why you are passionate about pursuing
      it.
      2. Relevant Experience and Expertise: Highlight how your past
      experience and current interests equip you to undertake this project
      successfully.
      3. Potential Collaborations: Identify prospective partners within the
      School of Journalism and Communication or local communities with whom you
      would like to collaborate.
      4. Teamwork and Collaboration: Articulate your approach to teamwork
      and why you are eager to work in a collaborative environment.
   - Video Introduction: A 3-minute video briefly introducing yourself and
   your proposed project. The video can be in any style.

All participants are required to complete an online application form via
https://shorturl.at/7yAmj and upload the supporting documents on or before
14 July 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews in
late July 2024.

Application link:
https://shorturl.at/7yAmj

Application deadline:
14 July 2024

Enquiry:
mediapro at cuhk.edu.hk

-- 
Dr. Nishant Shah (Ph.D.)
Assoc. Professor, Global Media, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Faculty Associate, Berkman-Klein Centre for Internet & Society, Harvard
University (USA)
Knowledge Partner, Digital Asia Hub (Hong Kong), Point of View (Mumbai)
https://nishantshah.online