Radio Producer/Trainer- Tunisia

Background:

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.

In humanitarian disasters people affected by the unfolding tragedy need more than physical necessities: They also have an urgent need for information. In the wake of crises, from earthquakes to civil war, survival can depend on knowing the answers to questions such as: What is the extent of the damage? Should I stay with my family or go for help? Where can I get clean water? Is it safe to go back home? Where is the nearest health facility?

Independent, local media can improve the effectiveness of humanitarian operations and enable people in the midst of crisis access the information they need to make informed decisions and take an active role in their own survival and recovery.

Collaboration between relief agencies and media partners is critical to the success of any humanitarian response and Internews is been building partnerships and working closely with organizations and government departments at all stages in emergency responses in places like Chad, Gaza, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Sudan.

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. To learn more about Internews’ Humanitarian Media work: www.internews.org/global/er/default.shtm

General Function:

Internews is looking for Arab speaking Radio Producer/Trainer for a potential deployment in Tunisia and/or Egypt.
The Arab speaking Radio Producer/Trainer will provide support for the production of regular humanitarian radio programs and mentor a broad-network of journalists from media outlets. S/he will bring professional journalism skills, including production, editing and presenting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production of local humanitarian radio programming in Arabic.
• Training of local reporters on humanitarian reporting and production.
• Work with the local production team to generate effective and popular radio program formats.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with the local radio station(s), including ensuring that the programming is broadcast.
• Coordination and liaison with humanitarian agencies for the production of humanitarian news and information.
• Organize and train seminars and workshops on humanitarian reporting for local radio stations.
• Report to and strategizes with Chief of Party on new directions to ensure affected population have access to the information they need and can participate in the relief and recovery process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• *Fluent in Arab, written and spoken essential, and French and/or English required*
• Extensive radio news broadcasting experience.
• Radio broadcast training experience in the region and/or disaster affected areas.
• Good knowledge of the mandates and modalities of the international humanitarian sector including the UN cluster system and capacity to train reports on the humanitarian system.
• Good interpersonal and networking skills to liaise authoritatively with figures from the local media community and the aid sector.
• Knowledge of citizen journalism and the role of social media will be asset. Ideally, knowledge and experience of mapping and crowdsourcing software (i.e. Ushahidi and Open Street Map) and mobile technology software (i.e. FrontlineSMS and Freedom Fone).
• Ability to handle multi-faceted programs.
• Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
• Relevant university degree.

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 “RPT-TU-IN” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V