Summary

EngageMedia is a burgeoning online video, networking, training and technology project focussed on social justice and environmental issues in the Asia-Pacific region.

We run the online video sharing site EngageMedia.org, produce a free and open source video sharing platform Plumi, initiated an international network of social justice online video projects called Transmission (including organising events in Rome and West Java, Indonesia) and conduct regular trainings in free software and digital video distribution. In 2009 we will produce a regional video festival in conjunction with Friends of the Earth and conduct a range of trainings and events throughout Australia and Southeast Asia.

Our core aims are:

• To assist individuals and groups producing thought-provoking and informative media focused on social and environmental issues distribute their work.

• To develop the digital media and Internet skills of independent video makers and marginalised communities.

• To foster a regional network of producers, to assist each other in producing and distributing their work in the South East Asia and Pacific region.

• To produce an online video delivery platform under a free software license that others are free to use and modify for their own media projects.

The Position

We are in a new period of growth and will be doubling the number of staff from 4 to 8 over the coming 6 months. We are looking for a Southeast Asia based Content and Training Coordinator to join our tight knit team. You will work primarily with Asia-Pacific Program Manager and two other Southeast Asia based staff in Indonesia. The position starts as soon as possible and can be performed from anywhere in Southeast Asia except Indonesia. (There are two separate Indonesia based positions).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Content gathering and editing; videos, news, events etc. for the EngageMedia.org website

• Content production; videos, news, events etc. for the EngageMedia.org website

• Supporting EngageMedia.org website users and facilitating the online community

• Producing the regular email newsletter

• Organising trainings and events both in local country and in other Southeast Asian countries

• Promotion, including events and screenings
  

• Outreach and networking with relevant video and campaigning organisations, including the creating of six “skills-building partnerships”

• Translate and also coordinate the translation of training materials and website

• Coordinating and authoring DVD compilations of online content

• Assist with reporting on projects

• Assist the Program Manager and Finance and Administration Officer in managing project budgets

• Contribute to the overall strategy and management of EngageMedia

Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency in English and at least 1 major Asian language

• Highly adept at using the web for content distribution and coordination

• Ability to coordinate local and international events up to a medium scale

• Non-linear video editing

• Curating

• Proof and copy editing

• Translation skills

• Team coordination and project management skills
  

• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and take initiative
  
  

Additional Desirable Skills

• DVD authoring
• Video compression for the web
• Group facilitation
  

Knowledge and Experience

• Minumum 3 years of engagement with social-justice and/or environmental campaigning

• Miniumum 3 years experience working in activist media

• Knowledge of film and video culture

• Knowledge of a range of multimedia software, free/open source software knowledge an advantage

• Production of videos dealing with social or environmental themes

• Experience as a trainer for video-production, software skills or related areas
  

Work, Location and Travel

• The position is full time, 5 days a week

• The position requires a high degree of flexibility, given the trainings some long hours and travel is required, primarily within Southeast Asia, but also occasionally to Australia

• Full-time wage competitive with local NGO staff wages

• The position is for at least 2 years, including a 6 month provisional period
  

• This is a remote position, you will work from your home country in Southeast Asia, ie you should be from Southeast Asia.
  

• EngageMedia will provide a laptop for the period if of work if required and a subsidy for Internet and work space.

To Apply

Please send a CV and a cover letter (maximum 500 words) to contact@engagemedia.org outlining your interest in the position and your suitability. Please include links to two examples of your video work online. Applications close Monday September 8.