Fuji Television Network, Inc – Luce Program (Tokyo, Japan) December 19, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Asian studies, East Asian languages and literature, Japan, Juniors, Luce, Summer 2009, Tokyo, broadcasting, communication, journalism, sophomores.comments closed
Organization Description:
Fuji Television is the nucleus of Fuji Media Holdings, Japan’s representative media conglomerate. Fuji Television is Japan’s top grossing and largest commercial broadcast network, and famous in the United States for such programs as Iron Chef, Hole in the Wall, and Chase. Its coverage area reaches over 124 million viewers in Japan, as well as numerous Japanese overseas, and it is recognized worldwide for its top-notch news, drama, variety, and live event programming. Additionally, Fuji Television is Japan’s most prolific movie producer, releasing an average of 10 films per year, as well as producers of more than 200 media events each year including concerts (Teatro Comunale di Bologna), theatrical productions (Cirque du Soleil), and exhibitions (MoMA masterworks).
Internship Description:
The intern can be involved in a wide range of content business because Fuji Television produces a wide range of original content, serving as the driver for various media content businesses. In “news” area, the intern will be given tasks such as researching story ideas, contacting possible interview subjects, transcribing interviews, and organizing & logging materials for the video tape library. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to assist camera crew during filming assignments.
The possible engagements except “news” are as follows:
1. program production – infotainment programs, sports, dramas, music and variety programs
2. live entertainment production
3. intellectual properties business
4. digital content development – digital pay-TV services as well as Internet related business
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophomores and Juniors Strong interest in Japanese culture and business ethics Any knowledge of Japanese language either written or spoken is an advantage, but not a requirement |
Personality: Quick learner Self starter Open-minded Flexible Team-player Able to multi-task |
ABC News – LUCE Program (China – Beijing) November 17, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Beijing, China, East Asian languages and literature, Juniors, Luce, Mandarin, Summer 2009, broadcasting, communication, education, journalism, language skillls, sophomores, writing.comments closed
Organization Description:
ABC News is responsible for all of the ABC Television Network’s news programming on a variety of platforms: television, radio and the Internet. With an average television and radio audience of 180 million people in a given month, ABC News far surpasses the competition. More than 2,300 affiliate stations broadcast ABC News Radio’s global news coverage. In addition, ABC News Now is a 24-hour news and information network currently available to more than 30 million users across cable, broadband, and mobile platforms. NewsOne, the affiliate news service of ABC News, provides live and packaged news, sports, and weather reports to 200 ABC affiliates, as well as more than 30 domestic and international clients.
Internship Description:
The intern must have an interest in covering the impact of the Beijing Olympic Games and the global economic crisis on China as she will be given serious and important tasks at ABC News including: researching story ideas, contacting possible interview subjects, writing articles for the ABC News website, transcribing interviews, and organizing and logging materials for the video tape library. Additionally the intern will have the opportunity to assist a producer and camera crew during filming assignments.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Interest in China and its history, culture and politics Intermediate level of fluency in spoken Mandarin, ability to read (Chinese characters are an advantage, but not a requirement) Background in journalism and various forms of mass communication
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Personality: Responsible Independent Flexible Ability to Multi-task Ability to work under a deadline Team-player |
Citizen’s Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR) – Internships in International Human Rights Organizations November 3, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in East Asian languages and literature, Internships in International Human Rights Organizations, Juniors, Korea, Korean, NGO, Summer 2009, advocacy, anthropology, economics, human rights, international relations, nonprofit, political science, sociology, sophomores.comments closed
Citizen’s Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)
Internships in International Human Rights Organizations
Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR) is a non-governmental, non-profit and non-partisan organization working to improve the human rights situation of the people in North Korea as well as those North Koreans who have fled their country for various reasons. It was founded among human rights activists, intellectuals, and North Korean defectors in May 1996. NKHR has been dedicated to improving the dismal human rights situation in North Korea and helping the North Korean refugees in their plight by way of carrying out an international campaign in collaboration with individual human rights advocates, as well as NGOs worldwide. NKHR also assists North Korean defectors in South Korea with their resettlement into a new society. By protecting the human rights of North Koreans, NKHR hopes to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to contribute to the peaceful reunification and integration of North and South Koreas. For more information, please visit http://www.nkhumanrights.or.kr
Internship Description:
An internship with the NKHR will allow a student to participate in organizing international and domestic events related to the issue of human rights and North Korean refugees. Potential projects include working with NKHR staff and volunteers in assisting with the resettlement of North Korean defectors in South Korea, involvement in volunteer education and training, conducting research on refugees from the North Korea and updating archives, including NKHR quarterly journal and Web site. Other duties may include assisting the staff to organize international campaigns on related issues of human rights and refugees.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Strong written and oral communication skills. Sophomores and Juniors All majors are encouraged to apply. Background or majoring in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or East Asian Studies. Interest in Human Rights issues. Knowledge of North-South Korea conflict. |
Personality: Energetic Self-starter Independent worker Willing to adapt |
Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) – Luce Program (Korea) November 3, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in East Asian languages and literature, Juniors, Korea, Luce, development, education, language skillls, sophomores, writing.comments closed
Organization Description:
Established January 1954, following Republic of Korea’s admission to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1950. Since its inception, KNCU has evolved to better meet the needs and aspirations of a rapidly changing Korean society. It has continues to strengthen cooperation with UNESCO Headquarters, its field offices in Asia and the Pacific, and other National Commissions; implementing joint projects and information exchanges on sub-regional, regional, and interregional levels.
Internship Description:
An intern with KNCU will be assigned to one or more summer-long projects to include United Nations University (UNU) Global Seminar-Seoul Session and the International Youth Camp. The intern will be an integral part of the youth and cultural exchange team, which focuses on creating programs for college students. The intern will be involved in all stages of the development program from conception and implementation to follow-up activities and the writing of a full conference report. The intern will not only be working with her supervisor and the rest of the team, but will have the opportunity to interact with Korean university student volunteers.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Strong writing and editing skills. Native fluency in Korean is not necessary, however basic spoken Korean is required. Familiarity with various computer programs preferred. |
Personality: Open minded Motivated Organized Strong interpersonal skills |
Citizen’s Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR): Internships in International Human Rights Organizations December 1, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in East Asian languages and literature, Internships in International Human Rights Organizations, Juniors, Korea, NGO, Summer 2008, anthropology, economics, international relations, nonprofit, political science, sociology, sophomores.comments closed
Our Intern in Seoul
Citizen’s Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)
Internships in International Human Rights Organizations
Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR) is a non-governmental, non-profit and non-partisan organization working to improve the human rights situation of the people in North Korea as well as those North Koreans who have fled their country for various reasons. It was founded among human rights activists, intellectuals, and North Korean defectors in May 1996. NKHR has been dedicated to improving the dismal human rights situation in North Korea and helping the North Korean refugees in their plight by way of carrying out an international campaign in collaboration with individual human rights advocates, as well as NGOs worldwide. NKHR also assists North Korean defectors in South Korea with their resettlement into a new society. By protecting the human rights of North Koreans, NKHR hopes to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to contribute to the peaceful reunification and integration of North and South Koreas. For more information, please visit http://www.nkhumanrights.or.kr
Internship Description:
An internship with the NKHR will allow a student to participate in organizing international and domestic events related to the issue of human rights and North Korean refugees. Potential projects include working with NKHR staff and volunteers in assisting with the resettlement of North Korean defectors in South Korea, involvement in volunteer education and training, conducting research on refugees from the North Korea and updating archives, including NKHR quarterly journal and Web site. Other duties may include assisting the staff to organize international campaigns on related issues of human rights and refugees.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Strong written and oral communication skills. Sophomores and Juniors All majors are encouraged to apply. Background or majoring in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or East Asian Studies. Interest in Human Rights issues. Knowledge of North-South Korea conflict. |
Personality: Energetic Self-starter Independent worker Willing to adapt |
