Version in Bahasa Indonesia

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 the 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 EngageMedia Collective Inc. is a not-for-profit association, operating internally on democratic principles with all members engaged in the decision making process.

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 an Indonesia based Network, Partnerships and Research Coordinator to join our tight knit team. You will work primarily with the Asia-Pacific Network Program Manager, an Indonesia based Network, Partnerships and Research Coordinator and a Southeast Asia based Content and Training Coordinator.

The Position

This primary duties for this position revolve around the provision of online video training to videomakers and communities in Indonesia, gathering of social-justice and environmental content for the website, and organising events in collaboration with the Network, Partnerships and Research Coordinator in Indonesia.

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 online community

• Assist in producing the regular email newsletter

• Co-organising trainings and events both in local country and in other Southeast Asian countries

• Co-organising promotional events and screenings

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

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

• Assist with reporting on projects

• Assist Program Manager and Finance and Operations Officer in managing project budgets

• Contribute to the overall strategy and management of EngageMedia
  
  

Skills and Attributes

• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia
  

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

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

• Event management
  

• Non-linear video editing

• Curating

• Proof and copy editing

• English to Bahasa Indonesia translation skills

• Team coordination and project management skills
  

• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and take initiative

• Proven skills as a trainer in one-on-one and group training environments

Additional Desirable Skills

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

Knowledge and Experience

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

• Minimum 3 years experience working in 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 3 days a week with the possibility of expanding this

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

• Full-time wage competitive with local NGO staff wages

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

• The work is based in Indonesia, the exact location will be dependent on coordinating with the Indonesia based Partnerships and Networking Coordinator. Our preference is for these two positions to work from the same space

• EngageMedia will provide a laptop for the period 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 15.