03 January 2008 | Opportunities | Ernesto Aguilar

Media21 in Geneva (http://www.media21geneva.org) is seeking serious volunteers/interns from early January 2008 onwards (minimum three months) for its Global Journalist Network Initiative. Candidates will be expected to work with the team on setting up a series of media workshops in 2008 forcusing on key “global” issues aimed at experienced editors, journalists and producers from all over the world. Workshop themes range from peacekeeping, global health threats and climate to migration, human rights and intellectual property.

Media21 is a programme of the non-profit InfoSud news agency in Switzerland.

The two-week workshops, which are designed to provide participating journalism Fellows with a broader and more global perspective, include five days of highly interactive seminars in Geneva with top experts from international organizations (UN agencies, NGOs, private sector, academia, media…) followed by practically-oriented trips to the field. Volunteers will contribute toward organizing the workshops (including conference support during the actual sessions) by finding panelists, following up on journalist contacts, and coordinating the Media21 network of partner organizations, donors and sponsors. Assistance is also needed to help develop the Media21 website.

Please note that these are wholly volunteer/intern positions without remuneration.

Nevertheless, candidates should expect to gain excellent media experience and the chance to network within the international community.

Good English and French required; further languages useful

Vacancies Contact

Interested candidates should apply with their
CV to: Mr Daniel Wermus,
Director, Media21/InfoSud:
dwermus@infosud.org
Tel. Geneva 41-22-901-3333.
Reference Code: RW_79UJYM-42

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