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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 Asia-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 Content and Training coordinator and a Southeast Asia based Content and Training Coordinator.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct research into the digital distribution needs and effective strategies for infrastructure creation, skills-building and training in the Asia-Pacific

• Develop strategic partnerships with relevant organisations (web-based news sites, film festivals, etc) within Indonesia and Asia

• Promotion of EngageMedia.org site and other projects within Asia

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

• Establish a small Indonesian EngageMedia office and coordinate associated administrative requirements

• Organising events and screenings

• Co-organising multiple small to medium scale trainings in Indonesia, including a 3 day, 30 person gathering

• Assist with reporting on projects

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

• Contribute to the overall strategy and management of EngageMedia

Skills and Attributes

• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia
  

• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English

• Highly adept at using the web for coordination

• Event management
  

• Translation skills

• Team coordination and project management skills
  

• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and take initiative
  

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of engagement with social-justice and/or environmental campaigning or independent arts/media practice
  

• Knowledge of film and video culture

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

Additional Desirable Experience

• Production of videos dealing with social or environmental themes

• Research in a related area
  

Work, Location and Travel

• The position is 3 days a week with the possibility of this increasing

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

• Wage is 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 Content and Training 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

• The position starts as soon as possible

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 any links to video you have online. Applications close Monday September 15.