ABC News: Beijing Bureau February 10, 2012
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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 for 2012
The intern must have an interest in journalism and 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.
Desired Qualifications
Academic interests should include interest in China and its history, culture and politics. A background in journalism and various forms of mass communication as well as strong writing skills are preferred.
An ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate independence, responsibility, and flexibility on the job. Ability to multi-task and work well under deadlines are also top characteristics interns should posses. Being a team player, however, is also of uttermost importance.
Intermediate level of fluency in spoken Mandarin, ability to read (Chinese characters are an advantage, but not a requirement).
China Market Research Group January 30, 2012
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The China Market Research Group (CMR) provides strategic market intelligence to companies entering or expanding operations in China. We are a Shanghai-based company that helps companies get the information needed to make smarter decisions in China. Our clients come from a variety of industries and range from Fortune500 companies to SMEs to hedge funds and private equity firms.
We have practices in the following sectors: FMCG, consumer electronics, retail, health and beauty care, travel and leisure, financial services, chemicals, autos. Analysts on the ground in China conduct research to help companies determine: Market Entry Strategy, Competitor Analysis, Consumer Insights, Target Account Profiling, Venture Capital/ Private Equity Due Diligence, and Hedge Funds/ Stock Analysis.
Advanced Project Description 2012
Summer analysts take a meaningful responsibility on client projects and are an important part of the project. Summer interns will learn how to conduct research and analyze data in many different sectors in China depending upon when the intern starts – it could be fashion, cosmetics, chemicals, luxury, hedge funds or something else – and will get a good understanding of business trends in China. Moreover, summer interns will learn what it is like to work in a fast-paced and challenging, but also cooperative and team-based firm. Meet some of our team members and what a day in the life at CMR is like at: www.researchcmr.com/careers/careers.html
Some of their daily duties include: Data gathering from one-on-one interviews, surveys, focus groups, and telephone interviews; working directly with CMR’s senior management to analyze data to develop strategic recommendations for clients; supporting CMR team members’ administrative functions.
There is no set career path for CMR’s summer interns. Many will be offered a full-time job with CMR after they graduate. We believe that the training one gets as a summer analyst at CMR helps prepare you to take on any career path that you ultimately decide to take. Mentorship is a hallmark of CMR.
Desired Qualifications
There is no specific major for this internship, all majors are welcome. No experience is necessary but an ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing a strategy consulting career. Commitment to excellence is a must.
The most successful analysts are: independent, hardworking, dedicated and confident “self-starters.”
Strong oral Mandarin skills are necessary, written skills are ideal.
The Economist Group January 30, 2012
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The Economist Group owns the Economist and EIU and many other global brands, including Roll Call, CFO, EuroFinance and European Voice Magazines. The Economist Group is a source of analysis on international business and world affairs. It delivers information through a range of formats, from newspaper and magazines to conferences and electronic services.
Advanced Project Description for 2012
The intern will work in the Economist’s small Beijing office on a project related to any of the Economist brands. The intern’s duties can include any of the following: assisting editors with the compilation and production of EIU reports; updating comparative regional data and analysis, researching sources of relevant microeconomic and industry data, conducting research an analysis on specific projects and writing up results.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants should have an interest in economics and should be undertaking undergraduate studies that include economics. Good MS Office skills (Word and Excel) are also important. In addition, applicants should possess very strong writing skills, be extremely detail oriented, and have very good phone manners.
The ideal intern is independent, driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of Chinese language is a plus, but not required.
Shokay (Ventures in Development) December 8, 2010
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SHOKAY, a rising lifestyle brand, designs a unique collection of adult accessories, and home items made from yak down. Yak down is a luxury fiber recognized by fiber experts to be comparable in softness and warmth to cashmere. We have organized fiber cooperatives in Qinghai from which we directly source our yak fiber, and hand knitting cooperatives to produce many of our pieces. We currently work with over 2600 rural families, enabling them to earn a sustainable living while preserving their traditional lifestyle. Shokay is carried in over 130 stores in the US, Hong Kong, and China.
Shokay is a social enterprise started through Ventures in Development (VID), a non-profit organization that seeks to incubate and launch social enterprise ventures. We take innovative approaches to solve social issues and apply traditional business skills to achieve the double bottom line. Our vision is to solve development challenges through innovative and sustainable business solutions.
Internship Description for 2011
The tasks the intern will be completing are dependent on our project work at that point. Our philosophy is to mix daily tasks with a “final project.” The project is something interns can start and complete within their time working with us. We try to match our needs with the interns’ specific interests and skill sets and rely on the intern to take initiative to propose the type of work they want to be responsible for.
Past project work include: research on key players in social enterprise landscape in Greater China; research on social debt financing portfolios; organizing social innovation salons; creating full set of marketing materials for next season’s collection; review on how to increase online revenue; experimentations and recommendations on social media usage.
Daily tasks can include: ad-hoc research projects, translations, support for store events, blog writing.
Desired Qualifications
Strong interest in entrepreneurship and development. Coursework in business, journalism, economics, international relations, or relevant work experience. Excellent communication skills (English oral and written, Mandarin oral, Tibetan language skills a plus). Strong computer skills – particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
Superior interpersonal and organizational skills, strong ability to work with a diverse team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, motivated, and flexible.
Language requirement: spoken Mandarin.
