Posted on the China Law Discussion list over the weekend .. this position available in Beijing…
Resident Journalism Advisor on Legal Reporting, China
Location:
Beijing, China
Background:
Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC whose mission is to empower people worldwide with the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.
General Function:
The Resident Advisor (RA) provides training, professional advice, and guidance for Journalism Reporting trainings in China with a special focus on Rule of Law, Civil Society, Environment and Cultural heritage protection, Public Health and Digital media issues. The RA also contributes to creating original content on above mentioned media issues to be used in resource centers, online material, curricula.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Closely monitors the Chinese Media on a regular basis to provide accurate, relevant reports and guidance to Country Director and Beijing staff
- Identifies relevant specific topics to prioritize and contributes to the writing of and commission of writing of training material for trainings, online resources
- Coordinates content of training activities and the content work of other staff and external trainers in Beijing and other cities
- Coordinates and edits resource material including online curriculum, online reference material, journalism textbooks in above mentioned areas
- Regularly networks with relevant media and other professionals and leaders to identify and suggests best partners, speakers, participants, contributors across China
- Is actively present during training sessions across the country, including on week-end time, and delivers specific training in Chinese or in English
- Facilitates demands by Chinese partners to establish partnerships with foreign media, academic, non-profit institutions in the above mentioned areas including reaching out to institutions, providing guidance for libraries, exchange programs, visiting scholar programs, grant opportunities
- Prepares and assembles materials for monthly and quarterly reports, in compliance with donor guidelines.
- Assists Country Director with management responsibilities on as as-needed basis
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential task.
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required, both spoken and written
- Extensive journalism experience with a proven track record and interest in on-line media
- Experience living and working in China
- Ability to handle multi-faceted programs with staff and partner organizations
- Experience with international donor organizations and a high level of comfort working and interacting with universities and media outlets
- Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming and plans accordingly.
- Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
- Relevant university degree
- Program Management experience strongly preferred
TO APPLY
Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing "RJA – China – in" in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V
http://www.internews.org/about/employment/overseas/job_0200o.shtm
