Internews® Network is an
international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and
Washington, DC whose 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.
General Function:
Internews Network is seeking a Youth
Media Project Manager to a) oversee the review and expansion of youth
radio programming on the Internews Salam Watandar national radio
service and on partner local radio stations and b) to manage a national
youth media festival. The selected candidate will work closely with
Internews local partner Nai, local radio station staff, and other
Internews training and management staff.
Work
with Salam Watandar staff and other Internews trainers to review,
redesign and mentor new youth programming on Internews’ national radio
service.
Work with Nai and Internews
trainers to develop training materials on youth programming, deliver
train-the-trainer workshops to Nai training staff, and assist Nai
training staff to work with partner radio stations on their youth
programming.
Manage, with Nai staff, all aspects of a national multimedia youth media festival.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Substantial youth media experience, preferably in development/post-conflict contexts.
Substantial experience in developing and delivering training materials.
Substantial media production experience, preferably across multiple mediums.
Understanding of issues faced by youth in development/post-conflict contexts.
Demonstrated
ability to deliver complex programs, while working with multiple staff
and partner organizations, and involving innovative problem-solving.
Experience living and working in development and post-conflict contexts.
Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, 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 “YMPM - AF - IN” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V