Apr 18

Job: United Nations University Internship (Tokyo)

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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following internship available at United Nations University through the JETAABC website and thought it might be of interest to former JETs still living in Japan. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.

The United Nations University’s Media Studio builds interactive content and video documentaries that engage, entertain and educate, as part of the UNU OnLine Learning initiative. This includes a burgeoning web magazine called Our World 2.0 that explores the interactions between our daily lives and the complex and pressing issues of climate change, oil dependency, and food security. The Media Studio seeks interns who would like to contribute in a number of capacities, including helping to develop a contact network, a list of potential Our World 2.0 sponsors and partners, applying for grants from foundations, web marketing, etc. Those interested in research and writing would also have the opportunity to propose articles to the editorial team.

The start date and working hours would be flexible. Japanese skills are preferable but not essential. For the exact requirements and application procedures candidates should visit the UNU’s internship page and note on their application that they are interested in working with Online Learning. Interested parties should submit their application and then send an e-mail to one of the contacts listed below.

The team at the Media Studio (located on Aoyama-dori in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) would be more than happy to give anyone interested a tour of the studio and/or answer questions by e-mail. For more information, please contact Brendan Barrett, Carol Smith, or Mark Notaras.