Employment and Internship Opportunities at the International Examiner
(Current through Spring 2013)
About the International Examiner:
The International Examiner is the only nonprofit Asian American media organization of its kind in the country and the oldest and most respected Asian American publication in the Northwest. Established nearly 40 years ago, the IE is anchored as a news publication and has expanded into a strong online news source (www.iexaminer.org) with a growing and influential social media platform. It is located in the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.
*All positions are open until filled. For more information, contact Christina Twu, Editor, at editor@iexaminer.org. For interested applicants, please send a cover letter and brief resume to the same email.
Digital Archives Project Manager
Reports to: Editor in Chief
Hours: Part-time, Contract
Pay rate: $4,400 stipend paid in two installments over a five-month period
Time Period: Five months, June–November 2013, or until completion of project
International Examiner (IE) is seeking a creative, detail-oriented and skilled project manager to oversee its Digital Archives Project. The Digital Archives Project Manager will be responsible for identifying, cataloguing and presenting to the public its 2000+ photographic images from the past 40 years of history in the International District (ID), as well as its accompanying narrative and oral history. The Manager will oversee the project from start to finish, working with participants (advisory committee members, volunteer historians, scanners/archivists, students, community partners, etc.) to collect interviews and photographs reflecting local API history from 1974 till now. The project will culminate in a final online gallery, presentation and interactive public event that showcases 40 years of ID history.
Major Responsibilities and Scope of Work:
- IDENTIFYING & GATHERING NEW MATERIAL – work with local historians and key community members to gather or research photographs, capture interviews and verify related historical information to curate into an appealing, relevant gallery presentation.
- CATALOGUING AND ARCHIVING MATERIAL ONLINE – work with IE web team to ensure historic web gallery is engaging, searchable, well structured and easy to navigate.
- TEAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENT & QUALITY CONTROL – convene and meet with community advisory committee on a monthly basis to determine and implement mission and objectives of project; develop team timeline, project goals and deadlines; work closely with community advisory committee, volunteers, researcher and archivist to ensure scanned photographs are optimized, filed and archived for quality online and print presentation; that historic archive background information is accurate and properly attributed; that communication is clear among all parties involved; that deadlines are met and project is presented in an engaging and timely manner.
- EVENT COORDINATION & MARKETING – coordinate logistics, live program and presentation of online gallery launch event for late summer or early fall; prepare items of deep historical value for a silent auction during launch event; prepare and disseminate marketing materials in promotion of the event, including event invitations (online and print), press releases and social media updates; coordinate day-of logistics and media; recruit and manage volunteers and staff as needed
- REPORTING & EVALUATION – submit interim and final reports on progress of project in meeting original objectives and hitting key milestones. Update and report regularly to Editor in Chief on progress and any challenges of the project.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to editor[at]iexaminer.org by Friday, May 24, 2013 with the subject line “Digital Archives Project Manager.”
Production Designer
Status: Contract, Freelance
Availability: Must be available twice a month on the first and third Mondays of the month for the entire day (morning – late night).
Compensation: DOE, flat monthly rate
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Adobe CS5 (Illustrator, Photoshop, inDesign)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Desktop publishing experience (multi-page layouts); InDesign preferred
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing and producing layout of publication as needed and instructed
- Following template and style guide of print publication as needed
- Offering and implementing new layout design ideas to improve appeal of print product
- Preparing images and designs for online and print publication.
- Packaging and linking images in layout file for final publication.
Expectations:
- Punctual attendance
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to ensure accuracy on all design details
- Ability to take instruction and implement decisions quickly
For interested parties, please submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio to Christina Twu, Editor in Chief, at editor[at]iexaminer.org.
Application deadline: Friday, May 17, 2013.
Digital Media Internship
Summer 2013 (June–September)
Minimum hours: 12 hrs/week. Seeking graduate or college-level student, with credits or project work available.
The digital media intern will be responsible for managing all the social media accounts of the International Examiner (mainly Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube). They would serve as the online “voice” for the IE, and would need to be aware of Asian American history and/or possess community knowledge competency. The right candidate must be creative, self-motivated, and passionate about social media. The intern will research for relevant topics to generate conversations, engage in online communities and conversations, and actively develop creative ways and ideas to drive more traffic to the IE website, as well as maximize IE’s online content. This internship offers students a chance to create an overall digital media marketing strategy from concept to execution with the support of IE staff. Writing or other editorial opportunities will be available as needed. Specific and in-depth knowledge of new media trends a plus.
Compensation:
Unpaid
Contact:
For more information, contact Christina Twu, Editor, at editor@iexaminer.org. Interested applicants can send a cover letter and brief resume to the same email.
The deadline to apply for internships with the International Examiner is Friday, May 31, 2013.
Special Events/Marketing Internship
Summer 2013
Preferred timeline: Mid-March – mid-June
Weekly Schedule: Flexible. Preferred: min. 12-15 hours/week
This position will be involved in the administrative coordination of marketing and/or fundraising events. Duties include but are not limited to: database maintenance, volunteer coordination, event logistics, marketing outreach, and general support. This opportunity is great for students or recent graduates looking to develop real-world skills and experience in marketing and event coordination or to build relationships within the nonprofit or business/corporate sector.
Compensation:
Unpaid
Contact:
For more information, contact Christina Twu, Editor, at editor@iexaminer.org. Interested applicants can send a cover letter and brief resume to the same email.
The deadline to apply for internships with the International Examiner is Friday, May 31st, 2013.
Freelance Writers
Are you a skilled storyteller, writer or journalist who wants to contribute to its local and community media? The IE is seeking freelance writers to join our extended family of contributors!
Compensation:
DOE.
Contact:
To inquire, contact Christina Twu, Editor in Chief, at editor@iexaminer.org. To apply, please send a brief cover letter, resume, and three writing samples to the email above.
Join Our Board of Directors
Do you want to make a difference and be apart of shaping our local and community media? Do you have a unique perspective and background that can contribute to the IE’s direction? The IE is now seeking to include motivated people to join our board of directors.
In particular, we are seeking board candidates with professional financial expertise and/or media industry knowledge.
Contact:
To inquire, contact Board President Joyce Zhou at joycezhou@gmail.com.
