Journalism Trainer - Internews - Washington, D.C., United States

VACANT POST - BASIC INFORMATION

Location: 

Washington, D.C., United States

OVERVIEW:

Internews Network is an international media development organization 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. This consultancy comes within a U.S. State Department- funded short-term training and exchange program for female journalists from South Asia. The program aims to increase the opportunities for women journalists to assume senior management roles in the news media sector through improved professional skills and strengthened networks.

The Consultant will develop a training curriculum and deliver a two-day journalism training workshop, likely in late October or early November 2019, in Washington, DC for 10 mid-level South Asian women journalists, from TV, radio, print and online media. Internews will work with the Consultant to conduct a training needs assessment among the selected participants, to ensure a tailored training curriculum. The curriculum may include specific modules that address reporting skills relevant to female journalists in South Asia (i.e. creating compelling multi-media stories, using data effectively, digital and physical security), online verification skills to combat misinformation, and practical newsroom management skills and techniques. The Consultant will also provide remote mentoring support to participants to develop follow-on activities such as training and women’s networks. After the training, participants will be placed in newsrooms in the U.S. for a short exchange.

 

SCOPE OF WORK:

• · Develop a training needs assessment survey with Internews staff – 1 day remote


• · Design a two-day training curriculum tailored to participants’ needs – 2 days remote


• · Deliver training to 10 South Asian female journalists in Washington, DC – 2 days in Washington, DC


• · Provide mentoring support to trained female journalists – 3 days remote

 

DELIVERABLES:

• · Training Needs Assessment


• · Training Course Outline


• · Training Curriculum and materials


• · Pre/post tests for participants


• · Final Report with lessons-learned and recommendations for future training

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• · Degree or equivalent professional experience.


• · Knowledge of media/journalism in South Asia required. Knowledge/experience of media/journalism in Pakistan, an advantage.


• · Based in Washington, DC or surrounding area desirable.


• · Demonstrated ability to review and analyze training requirements required.


• · Experience designing a training curriculum and leading an advanced training for women journalists and editors.


• · High level of English language skills required, and Urdu or Pashto desirable but not essential;


• · Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;


• · Ability to work with diverse program stakeholders and sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place;


• · Good sense of humor and stress management.

 

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