Consultant in War and Conflict Journalism Curriculum Development

Огляд

Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is the corporate charity of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services provider. Through a wide range of programmes and initiatives, which use the combined power of journalism and the law, TRF works to advance media freedom, support human rights, and foster more inclusive economies.

Обов'язки

• work alongside the university, TRF and a pedagogical expert to develop a needs assessment for the course and carry out the needs assessment
• to define the course’s learning objectives, topics and learning framework. It is expected that the course will ensure that students:
  • gain practical skills in conflict reporting, particularly regarding video and text editing
  • comprehend what role the media play in covering conflict and the influence of the Internet on the coverage of military conflicts
  • understand the risks, ethical considerations and opportunities associated with conflict reporting and demonstrate a consideration of these in their work, including safety and security
  • understand the practicalities of covering conflicts in Ukraine including accreditation processes and legal considerations affecting journalists’ work learn how to cover potential crimes, report from hot spots and work as a fixer
  • gain practical skills in OSINT especially for digital newsgathering and fact-checking
• work with a pedagogical expert and university faculty member to co-design and co-develop an undergraduate course on Conflict Journalism. This entails providing practical input and journalism subject-matter knowledge to develop the learning materials, which will include theoretical frameworks, literature, online resources, and case-studies and exercises
• provide recommendations on the additional support and/or subscriptions required to enable delivery of the module
• deliver an induction training on the curriculum to the university teaching staff as required by the partner University

Вимоги

• proven experience inputting into developing and launching at least 2 successful training courses in the relevant topic for professionals/students
• a proven track record of covering conflicts as a journalist (print, television, multimedia) preferably for an international media outlet
• experience working with academic institutions and/or pedagogical experts to develop practical, skills-based curricula
• familiarity of the cultural and political context in Ukraine and previous experience working and/or living in the country
• knowledge of international journalism Editorial Standards and Ethical Guidelines
• an understanding of the risks and ethical implications of covering international conflicts, including russia’s invasion of Ukraine
• experience and strong network with local media outlets at the regional level
• excellent time management and organisational skill
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams

Умови

• short-term consultancy
• remote position