UPI seeks radio, broadcast and multimedia mentors

UPI seeks mentors to work with closely with professors at journalism schools to create virtual workshops for students.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/upi-seeks-radio-broadcast-and-multimedia-mentors-worldwide

Mentor will work closely with professors at journalism schools to create virtual workshops (conducted primarily via Skype and other software) for students. Mentor will review content produced by students and work directly with students to help them succeed.

Applicants should have:

· Extensive experience in the journalism industry in radio, broadcast or multimedia fields.(Experience in all three areas is a plus, but applicants with extensive experience in one or two areas will be considered.)

· Passion for helping young journalists kick-start their careers.

· A flexible schedule that allows for video conferencing with students and classrooms around the world.

· An understanding of the seismic shifts in the journalism industry, and ideas about how to help students navigate those shifts.

· Willingness to engage with students via social media, blogging and other formats.

· High comfort level with Skype video chat and other video conferencing software.

This is a part-time, contract position. Mentor(s) will work with Washington, DC-based mentoring team, but are not required to live in the Washington, DC area.

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