Hello everybody!! If you know people who might be interested please feel free to pass this on or post it on your blog:
Global Voices Online (www.GlobalVoicesOnline.org),
an international bloggers' network, is looking for an experienced
blogger to take on the role of Northeast Asia Regional Blogger-Editor
which involves coverage of the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong
Kong, Japan and Korea.
This
is a part-time position with modest compensation, for somebody who is
passionate about helping to amplify the voices of bloggers from around
Northeast Asia, and bringing the world's attention to the region's
citizens' voices. It is also a fabulous opportunity to become involved
with a global community of bloggers who are working on the cutting edge
of citizens' media.
The
role involves selecting and posting between five and ten short "global
links" entries to the Global Voices weblog each weekday. The posts
should reflect the most interesting, significant or engaging blog posts
from across the Northeast Asia region.
In
addition the Regional Editor should recruit, encourage and oversee
volunteer bloggers around the region who write the regular longer
"weblog" posts about particular countries, sub-regions or topics. <!--
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There
is an editorial meeting every two weeks via IRC for all regional
editors and language editors. The hours are otherwise completely
flexible. The job is paid on a part-time basis.
Requirements include:- Fluency in Chinese (reading and spoken) is ideal, given that the Chinese blogosphere dominates Northeast Asia;- Any Japanese or Korean language ability is a major plus;-
Demonstrated ability to cover blogs from Japan, Korea, PRC, Hong Kong
and Taiwan in a fair and thorough manner, with sensitivity and respect
for cultural differences and vastly divergent points of view on many
issues;- Team player who works well
with others, who would be able to help recruit and manage volunteer
blogger-contributors from around the region.- A person who was born in the region or with strong family roots in Northeast Asia is preferred.
If you are interested in the position please send an e-mail to [email protected]<!--
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giving an outline of why you'd be the right person for the job
including relevant experience, qualifications and the url of your blog.
Closing date for applications - Thursday 25 May.
Please feel free to pass on these details to anyone you think might be interested.