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).
Korean National Commission for UNESCO January 30, 2012
Posted by cwslibrary in Advanced Projects, Korea, Luce.Tags: Cultural/Ethnic Origins, Korea, Law/Politics, political science, Youth
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Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) is 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.
Advanced Project Description for 2012
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 first intern will be an integral part of the youth and cultural exchange team, which focuses on creating programs for college students. She 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.
The second intern will focus on the Global Seminar 2010 Session, which is organized jointly by United Nations University (UNU) and KNCU. The Seminar provides participants from more than ten countries with an opportunity to learn from scholars and senior professionals specialized in the field of global issues. Participants of the seminar are composed of undergraduate and graduate students as well as young professionals irrespective of their nationality. Between 50 and 100 applicants are invited to attend each seminar. The seminar lasts for four to five days and comprises of eight to ten lectures, plenary and group discussions, and presentations by the participants themselves. The seminar includes field trips to institutions and sights of relevance to the theme of the seminar. The international teaching faculty includes UNU academic staff as well as external academics, policy makers, and representatives of NGOs.
Desired Qualifications
The candidate should have strong writing and editing skills. Familiarity with various computer programs is preferred.
The candidate should be open-minded, motivated, organized and have strong interpersonal skills.
Language Requirement: basic spoken Korean required. (Though native fluency in Korean is not necessary.)
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.
Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) December 14, 2011
Posted by doripel in Japan, Luce.Tags: Health, Japan, not-for-profit, Psychology, Youth
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Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) is an accredited non-profit organization that has been providing confidential support and western-style counseling to the international and Japanese community for almost 40 years. TELL provides three core services: the Life Line, TELL Counseling, and TELL Children and Families. The TELL Counseling Office Intern provides support primarily to TELL Counseling, TELL Children and Families, and various outreach programs associated with these programs.
TELL Counseling Center is the only professional counseling center in Japan staffed by licensed internationally trained professionals and accredited by the Samaritan Institute. TELL Counseling offers multi-lingual, confidential, face-to-face counseling, employee assistance programs, psychiatric evaluation and medication, professional workshops, and flexible fees depending on ability to pay.
TELL Children and Families provides a team-based approach by internationally trained licensed specialists and offers confidential assessments, counseling, and psychological testing that is multi-cultural and multi-lingual. Fees are flexible. TELL Children and Families Outreach programs include; Child Protection Services, Exceptional Parenting lecture series, School Life Line Awareness Program, Teen Suicide Awareness Program, and professional workshops for youth, parents, and educators.
TELL is located on Minami Aoyama, an 8 min. walk from Omotesando subway station.
Internship Description for 2012
Range of opportunities depending on intern’s abilities. The schedule is flexible.
Counseling Office
- Assist with intake of clients seeking therapy
- Receptionist for counseling office
- Observe clinical staff meetings and case conferences
- Learn about Grant writing
- Develop Community Resources
- Support outreach activities in child protections, exceptional parenting, and others
Life Line and Business Office
- Gain experience and learn about the operations of a non-profit organization in the Japanese market through providing assistance with
- Business office administration and fund raising activities
- Life Line special projects, such as suicide awareness programs
- Life Line training activities such as interviews and training material
- The maintenance and development of TELL website
- Community outreach programs such as school awareness visits
Desired Qualifications
Fluent English, both spoken and written. Spoken Japanese a plus.
Coursework in psychology, social work or related field. Experience working in a related field, either volunteer or paid, a plus.
No language requirement.
Hong Kong Civic Exchange December 7, 2011
Posted by cwslibrary in Hong Kong, Luce.Tags: not-for-profit, political science, technology, world affairs
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Civic Exchange Civic Exchange is an independent, not-for-profit, public policy think-tank in Hong Kong established with the mission to: promote civic education, public awareness, and participation in governance by strengthening civic participation in public life; undertake research and development in economics, social and political policies and practices to help shape the breadth and depth of public policy debate; and integrating skills and experience across various disciplines, including academia, business, politics, finance, technology, and the not-for-profit sector.
Current projects include: political reform studies covering Hong Kong, China and Asia; governance, environmental and sustainable development research; energy, climate and corporate social responsibility; social development and gender issues; land policy, Hong Kong’s budget and green taxation.
Internship Description for 2012
The intern will undertake summer-long research project in an area of importance to the organization. She will be expected to write and present a research paper, with potential for publication. The intern will also have the opportunity to join conferences and participate in seminars.
Desired Qualifications
Students from all fields of study are encouraged to apply. Strong interest in public policy research is important. The ideal candidate is intellectually mature, works independently, and takes initiative. Chinese language skills are not required. Strong literacy/writing skills in English are required.
No language requirement.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) December 7, 2011
Posted by tashabeg in Hong Kong, Luce.Tags: Business/Finance/Entrepreneurship, Cultural/Ethnic Origins
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) was established on 1 April 1993 by merging the Office of the Exchange Fund with the Office of the Commissioner of Banking. Its main functions and responsibilities are governed by the Exchange Fund Ordinance and the Banking Ordinance.
Reporting to the Financial Secretary, the HKMA is responsible for maintaining monetary and banking stability. Its main policy objectives are: keeping the Hong Kong dollar stable, managing the Exchange Fund – Hong Kong’s official reserves – in a sound and effective w ay, promoting the safety of Hong Kong’s banking system, and developing Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure to enable money to flow smoothly, freely and without obstruction.
Internship Description for 2012
The intern will work in the Market Research Division of the Research Department.
The job has two main components. The first component is to assist in refining a database for monitoring monetary and financial stability in Asia Pacific. This involves finding the raw data, computing the indicators, and organizing them for the use of the regional Monetary and Financial Stability Committee of the EMEAP, an organization composed of eleven central banks in Asia Pacific. The second component involves providing research assistance to the economists in research projects on financial markets and financial stability.
The dates for this internship runs from June 15 to Aug 17, 2012.
Desired Qualifications
Economics is required. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, and enjoy traveling and exploring Asia.
Language requirement: No Language Requirement
Shokay (Ventures in Development) December 8, 2010
Posted by doripel in China, Luce.Tags: Business/Finance/Entrepreneurship, China, Grassroots Organizing
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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.
Asia Art Archive November 23, 2010
Posted by doripel in Hong Kong, Luce.Tags: Arts, Cultural/Ethnic Origins, museum administration, world affairs
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Founded in 2000, the first art centre and library of its kind, Asia Art Archive is a young and dynamic organization with the mission of collecting, preserving and making information on contemporary Asian art easily accessible in order to increase understanding, encourage dialogue, and facilitate research and writing in the field.Based in Hong Kong with research posts throughout the region, AAA boasts one of the most comprehensive collections of primary and secondary source material on contemporary Asian art in the world, with over 32,000 titles accessible to the public, free of charge, via its physical space and website.
From its inception ten years ago, AAA has acknowledged its position in the field as more than a static collection of material waiting to be discovered. Through the regular initiation of educational and public programmes, AAA endeavours to be pro-active in instigating dialogue and critical thinking, and in introducing as wide an audience as possible to this rich resource.
With a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board made up of noted curators and critics, as well as research posts in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan and India, AAA acts not only as a valuable resource and ‘ideas’ centre, but as a network for those in the field of contemporary Asian art. By attending and participating in important exhibitions relating to art from Asia, AAA also plays an active role in recording events as they take place.
Internship Description for 2011
The intern will become familiar with the Asia Art Archive (AAA) library system and learn how to catalog new material. She will also undertake a specific project, such as the development of educational programs, documenting local exhibitions and events, or research on diaspora artists of Asian descent. The intern may accompany AAA staff on research trips in Asia.
Desired Qualifications
Major in art history, with a strong interest in Asian art. Self-motivated and organized.
Bilingual in Chinese and English. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Photoshop.
Language requirement: Strong written and spoken Chinese.
