Saturday, February 14, 2015

Internship Opportunities. Voice of America.

http://www.insidevoa.com/info/voa-internships/2311.html

VOA INTERNSHIPS

Are you motivated, hard-working, and enthusiastic? Maybe you should think about becoming a VOA intern!

General Information


  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Eligibility: Current enrollment at an accredited college or university, though exceptions are occasionally made for outstanding high-school students
  • Deadline: Rolling (6-12 weeks before desired start date)
  • Compensation: Voluntary and unpaid (though a transportation stipend is provided)
  • Credit: College credit is available, depending on student's school
  • Fields: Engineering, Journalism, Language Broadcasts, Public Relations, Special English, TV Technical Studio Operations,TV to Africa, and Information and Library studies.
  • Benefits: Provides "real world" experience in a diverse and dynamic international broadcast organization

Interns accepted into the program will be required to submit a security form two weeks prior to their start date.  All answers must be typed. Access the form through the following link:
http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF86_July2008.pdf

 
* Note to international students: Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in the procurement of United States visas.
 



Internships By Department

Creative Services


  • Fields: branding, advertising, marketing, graphic design, animation, and production
  • Duties: research advertising, marketing, and promotional campaigns for different platforms; conceptualize and produce campaign components; plan projects; and design methods to promote the Voice of America and its products
  • Interests: advertising, marketing, promotions, graphic design, and animation
  • Requirements: an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university degree program, with creativity; excellent skills in writing and communication; energy and initiative; the ability to multi-task; and the ability and desire to learn
  • Application: Send resume, cover letter and a brief, ideally pertinent, writing sample to Michelle D. Harris (mharris@voanews.com). Social media experience preferred.
  • Apply in February-March for Summer internships, in July-August for Fall internships, and Oct.-Nov. for Spring internships.



Technology, Services, and Innovation (TSI)


  • Fields: broadcasting/Internet technology, computer support, international business planning, project financial analysis, audience/media research, and geographic information systems (GIS)
  • Duties: tailored to the skill/interest level of the intern, including technical (engineering design or computer programming), analytical (data base research), or business support (international market research) projects (nb. TSI manages broadcast transmission, program delivery, and technical support; TSI internships do not entail any work in the studio with cameras, microphones, etc.)
  • Interests: engineering, technology, business
  • Requirements: some engineering, technical, or computer background, strong analytical/mathematical skills, ability to problem-solve
  • Application: send resume and cover letter to Terry Balazs (tbalazs@bbg.gov)

Note: TSI also offers a few paid summer internships to full-time students (U.S. citizens only) with appropriate technical qualifications.



Language Programming


  • Fields:  Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, International Relations, Government
  • Duties:   Research and production of daily audio, video programming, series, special reports, social media and mobile (45 languages). Depending on intern’s assigned team, duties may include: research for stories or profiles, news events, features and special topics; camera work; interviews; logging; transcription; organizing footage; collection of b-roll; writing; editing audio/video.
  • Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university degree program, creativity, excellent research, writing and communication skills, energy and initiative, ability to multi-task and a desire to learn new skills.
  • Application: Send resume, cover letter expressing desired focus of internship. Please state if you are a native language speaker in any of the 45 languages in which we broadcast.  Apply to: VOA-Internship-Program@voanews.com



Public Relations


  • Fields:  public affairs, communications, writing, event planning, website management
  • Duties: research and draft web articles and press releases, lead VOA studio tours, communicating with outside media, event planning, and promoting Voice of America projects and programs
  • Interests: public affairs, international relations, journalism, website content management
  • Requirements: enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate college or university degree program, excellent writing and communications skills, interest in international news, energy and initiative, ability to multi-task. Experience with photography, blogging, posting to websites, or social media campaigns preferred.
  • Application: Send resume, cover letter, and a brief, ideally PR-related, writing sample to VOA Public Relations (askvoa@voanews.com).


Learning English


  • Fields: Journalism radio, television, Internet, social media, teaching
  • Duties: writing news-related stories using a limited vocabulary for English learners; audio production, web article posting and social media audience engagement.
  • Interests: current affairs, journalism, English teaching
  • Requirements: excellent writing, research and social media skills
  • Application: send resume, cover letter, transcript(s), and two writing samples (news-related or features items) to Hai Do (hdo@voanews.com)



TV Technical Operations


  • Fields: television studio set-up and operations, broadcast system engineering, videography,
  • Duties: assisting TV technicians in setting up and operations in lighting, audio, camera control, video tape playback, and floor direction; assisting in the project management, design and installation of broadcasting systems and facilities; assisting mobile camera teams in capturing news events
  • Interests: general television studio operations, broadcast system engineering, electronic news gathering
  • Requirements: general knowledge of and interest in television studio production and field camera operation; familiarity with production and technical terms; background and/or study in electrical or electronics engineering or systems project management
  • Application: send resume to Bernard Hayes (bhayes@VOANews.com)



TV to Africa


  • Fields: television production
  • Duties: write daily show descriptions for our TV Facebook pages, assist with various video field shoots, edit various projects on Final Cut Pro and DaletPlus editing systems, run teleprompter for live TV shows, videotape logging, topic research, guest recruit, guest greeting, and other duties.
  • Interests: television production, international and Africa affairs, journalism.
  • Requirements: research experience, demonstrated interest in Africa and international affairs, communications skills, ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.
  • Application: send cover letter and resume to Roblyn Hymes (rah@voanews.com).




Workplace Engagement


  • Fields: Business, communication, leadership, intercultural communication, broadcasting or liberal arts
  • Duties: event planning, event photography, drafting articles for the employee newsletter, conducting interviews for the newsletter, attending and taking notes at meetings, posting content to the intranet site (SharePoint), analysis and compilation of data (in Excel spreadsheets) plus possible social media postings. Please note that some of the information that the interns see is confidential and interns are expected to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Interests: communications, international relations, business, writing.
  • Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university degree program. Flexible on the degree program, but most relevant for business, communication, international or intercultural communication students. Students should be familiar with Microsoft Office products.
  • Application: send cover letter and resume to Nancy Coviello (ncoviello@voanews.com).



Media Asset Management Branch 
 

Video, Audio and Print Library Collections Assistant:

  • Fields: Library science, Media Asset Management; Radio & Television broadcast production, Collection Development; Archiving; Musicology**
  • Duties: May include all or some of the following activities: shot-level cataloging of video content; responding to producer requests for video, audio or textual background material; search internal databases, indexes and digital asset management system; search internet or agency subscription databases; assist with circulation procedures; assist with processing stock footage, audio, or music materials into the collection; assist research staff to pull and cue video content; assist with video retirement processes including inventory listings, updating collection data and shelf-reading or applying labels and barcodes; assist pairing script and other associated information with digital assets.
  • Interests: Media collection management; current news and international affairs, other subject specialties related to broadcast communications; special libraries
  • Requirements: graduate or undergraduate study in Library Science, Communications, Broadcast journalism, musicology or related major, detail oriented; good communication skills.
  • Application: send resume and cover letter to Pam Commerford, Media Asset Management Branch Chief  (pcommerford@voanews.com )
  • **For Ethnomusicology majors - special opportunity to work with our collection of legacy African Music recordings in the Leo Sarkisian collection.  This is a joint project by the English to Africa Service and theArchive and Research Service. Contact Heather Maxwell, Multi-Media Production Specialist,  for information on this project  hmaxwell@voanews.com



Program Acquisitions Assistant:

  • Fields: Television
  • Duties: Screening and logging video programs; editing new program masters on FCP and AVID; locating and keeping track of programs to be edited; following guidelines given for specific programs; prepare and/or adapt scripts for a number of acquired programs used by VOA language services in their television programs.
  • Interests: Television production
  • Requirements: Undergraduate in television broadcasting; FCP and AVID editing skills; familiarity with production and television technical terms, attention to detail, organizational skills, communications and writing skills, and ability to work under pressure.
  • Application: Send resume and cover letter to Jorge Bustamante, Chief of Acquisitions Service (Jbustama@voanews.com)

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

National Health Security Preparedness Index Call for Measures. Deadline: February 15, 2015

National Health Security Preparedness Index Call for Measures


The Program Management Office for the National Health Security Preparedness Index is now soliciting recommendations for new measures to be incorporated into future versions of the Index. 

The Index provides a tool for assessing and improving the nation's readiness for large-scale health threats, disasters, and emergencies. 

Stakeholders having scientific or operational knowledge about strategies for reducing the impact of large-scale hazards, disasters, and emergencies on human health and wellbeing are invited to recommend new measures for inclusion in the Index. 

New measures that reflect social, economic, or environmental dimensions of preparedness and resilience are especially encouraged. Recommendations to change or eliminate existing measure definitions and specifications are also welcome. 

Recommendations must be received by February 15, 2015 to be considered for the next iteration of the Index. View the 2014 version of the Index and its associated documentation at nhspi.org.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

2015. May-December. Summer Hire Positions Pathways Job in WASHINGTON, DC.

FYI…


Job Title:Summer Hire Positions GS-2/3/4/5 (Pathways)
Department:Department of the Army
Agency:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Hiring Organization:Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers
Job Announcement Number:NCFL152345671311372P

SALARY RANGE:
$25,364.00 to $45,190.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 to Tuesday, February 3, 2015
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0399-02/05
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Internships NTE 30 Dec 2015
DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC 
WHO MAY APPLY:
United States Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS:
No
JOB SUMMARY:
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission.  They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.  The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program. 

This is a  SUMMER HIRE POSITION (PATHWAYS) lasting until December 30, 2015. Employment dates are approximately MAY through DECEMBER. Actual length of employment is contingent upon budget, workload, and weather. 

This position may be filled at any of the below Series, Titles and Grades. This position is temporary and there is NO promotion potential beyond the grade that you are selected for during the entire time period you are employed under this announcement.


GS-0399-2 Student Trainee (Office Assistant)  Salary  Range: $25,364 – $31,922
GS-0399-3 Student Trainee (Administrative & Office Support) Salary Range: $27,675 – $35,982
GS-0399-4 Student Trainee (Administrative & Office Support) Salary Range $31,069 - $40,393
GS-0399-5 Student Trainee (Office Automation)  Salary Range $34,759 – $45,190

Sunday, January 25, 2015

BEMA Feb 2015. Meet & Greet. Wednesday, Feb 18th. 5:30-9:00pm

Step outside of your comfort zone to make the changes needed in our communities, in your career, and for our future leaders.

Come to our first 2015 Meet & Greet Wednesday, February 18, 2015at Busboys and Poets 5th & K-Street N.W. location.

Come share the moment with current and new members (https://plus.google.com/u/0/109054681804357097719/posts).

Let’s network, discuss national and international issues, partnerships and collaborations.  2015 Cyber Security conference in UAE (March/April), crisis and risk management summit in Kuwait (May/June), Ebola, healthcare and public health issues.

Date:    Wednesday,  February 18, 2015
Time:   5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location:
              Busboys & Poets
              5th and K Street, N.W.
              Washington, D.C.
Parking:
a.      On Street
b.      Off Street Parking
  -Parking lot
  -Basement of neighboring Safeway Store
Public Transportation:
a.      Gallery Place\Chinatown
b.      Mt.Vernon Square\7th Street Convention Center

See you there! 


CDS

Saturday, January 24, 2015

2015. Deletion of material in a new Office of Inspector General (OIG) report.





IG Protests TSA’s Edits of Audit Report

Inspector General John Roth of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has protested actions by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials requiring the deletion of material in a new Office of Inspector General (OIG) report. During their review of the OIG’s Audit of Security Controls for DHS Information Technology Systems at John F. Kennedy International Airport, TSA officials classified sections of the report as Sensitive Security Information (SSI). By law, material labeled by TSA as SSI cannot be included in a public report.

Roth, who termed the TSA action an abuse of the SSI classification, reluctantly issued a redacted version to the public. But he has furnished a full, unedited report to congressional committees with oversight over TSA. The report contains findings and recommendations for improving the security of TSA systems at the airport.

“Over-classification is the enemy of good government. SSI markings should be used only to protect transportation security, rather than, as I fear occurred here, to allow government program officials ...read more 

Read Report- OIG-15-18, “Audit of Security Controls for DHS Information Technology Systems at John F. Kennedy International Airport.”  


2015. ADA National Network Learning Session. Inclusive Planning for Disasters

ADA National Network/FEMA Webinar Series:

Emergency Management and Preparedness-Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

The following is provided by the
Pacific ADA Center



Announcing a new webinar - "ADA National Network Learning Session: What Large-Scale Planned Events can Teach us About Inclusive Planning for Disasters: Lessons Learned from the 2014 World Series Championship Parade & Civic Celebration in San Francisco."

February 12th, 2015

Webinars begin at 2.30pm ET/1.30pm CT/12.30 pm MT/11.30am PT/9.30am Hawaii.
We often think of disaster planning in terms of a big fire, earthquake, tornado, or terrorist attack. However, many large-scale planned public events require similar emergency planning and coordination with Police, Fire, Transportation, and Public Information Officers, and the ability to react with just in time creative and flexible approaches to problem-solving.
Using the 2014 San Francisco Giants' Championship Parade and Civic Celebration as a case study, participants will:
  • Understand necessary steps in pre-planning to ensure the inclusion and safety of people with disabilities and seniors.
  • Review public information dissemination and other strategies to ensure effective communication before and during a large-scale event.
  • Draw the common themes between large-scale events and disasters and use them as an opportunity to practice disaster response.
Presenters:
  • Carla Johnson, CBO, CASp. Carla Johnson, CBO, CASp. is the Director of the San Francisco Mayor's Office on Disability, which is the City's ADA compliance program. She joined MOD in 2008 to serve as an emergency planner focused on disability integration. Before MOD, she spent fifteen years at the Department of Building Inspection where she was the Incident Commander for DBI's emergency response at landslides, rockslides, building collapses, and other emergencies.
  • Joanna Fraguli Joanna Fraguli is the Deputy Director for Programmatic Access at the San Francisco Mayor's Office on Disability where she has been overseeing programmatic access compliance for City and County programs since July of 2006. In this capacity, she has been working to bring disability issues to the forefront of emergency management efforts by facilitating public and private sector collaboration projects, providing specialized training for American Red Cross leadership and their volunteers, and writing specific policy statements about disability issues in City and County of San Francisco's Emergency Response Plan.
These 90 minute webinars are delivered using the Blackboard Collaborate webinar platform. Collaborate downloads files to your machine in order to run. We recommend that you prepare your technology prior to the start of the session. You may need the assistance of your IT Staff if firewalls prevent you from downloading files.
To view all of the sessions for the coming year, or to see previous sessions, go to http://www.adapresentations.org/schedule.php
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