[ecrea] EBU recruiting part time assistant research for PSM Contribution to Society project

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European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
Geneva
04/03/2016

PSM Contribution to Society Project – Part time assistant researcher
JOB DESCRIPTION

1.    BACKGROUND

With an increase in media competition, the speed of market globalization
and widespread economic crisis, the legitimacy of public service media
(PSM) is being scrutinized ever more. As such, the EBU is committed to
helping its Members build a strong case about the value they deliver to
citizens.

In 2015, the Media Intelligence Service of the EBU launched the project
PSM Contribution to Society with the aim of identifying the areas in
which public service media deliver value, methodologies to assess their
impact and new ways to build better their case. More information about
the project and its deliverables can be found here:
www.ebu.ch/psm-contribution-society
<http://www.ebu.ch/psm-contribution-society>

In 2016, the project has launched its 2nd phase, which includes
awareness actions, helping EBU Members to implement the proposed
methodologies and further research.

More information about the EBU and the Media Intelligence Service can be
found here:

www.ebu.ch <http://www.ebu.ch>
www.ebu.ch/mis <http://www.ebu.ch/mis>

2.    POSITION DESCRIPTION

In order to support the PSM Contribution to Society project team, the
EBU Media Intelligence Service is looking for a free-lance part-time
assistant researcher.

Department:    Public Affairs & Communications
Unit:    Media Intelligence Service
Position:    Assistant Researcher
Hours:    Part-time – 10 to 15 hours / week
Location:    External (you can work from home)
Working period:    01.04.2016 – 31.12.2016
Salary:    Details to be provided during interview
Supervisor:    Dr. Roberto Suárez Candel
Head of Media Intelligence Service
Other details:    You will be recruited as a free-lancer, so you should
be able to invoice the EBU for your service.

Responsibilities:

RESEARCH
-    Follow external sources and research institutions related to impact
assessment and other methodologies, identifying valuable reports,
reviewing their content and providing feedback/briefings to the project team
-    Monitor the activities carried out by EBU Members related to the
project, preparing briefings for the project team
-    Identify events connected to the project’s theme
-    Assisting the project team in the preparation of meetings and workshops

COMMUNICATIONS
-    Manage a private LinkedIn group for EBU members focused on the
discussion about the project. This includes:
o    Suggesting and preparing posts
o    Answering posts
o    Implementing call for action activities
o    Tracking statistics
-    Prepare public communication items, like press releases, short
briefs about the project activities

3.    REQUIREMENTS

-    Masters’ level – students are welcome to apply -- or equivalent
professional experience.
-    A good knowledge and understanding of the media market.
-    A good knowledge of public service media will be valued very
positively.
-    A good knowledge of information sources related to the media market
will be valued very positively.
-    Quality, efficiency and accuracy orientation is a must.
-    Strong communication skills and good knowledge of social networks.
-    Strong writing and presentation skills in English are a must.
-    Self-initiative, versatility and engagement are a must.
-    Capacity to work simultaneously in several projects, with a
capacity to allocate the right priority to the assigned tasks.
-    A high sense of confidentiality and good judgment.
-    Ability to work effectively with people of different national and
cultural backgrounds.


4.    APPLICATION PROCEDURE

-    The recruitment process will be open until March 23rd 17:00 (Geneva
time) or until a suitable candidate will be selected. Interviews will be
arranged as soon as applications will be received.
-    Send your a cover letter and your CV  in pdf format to (mis /at/ ebu.ch)
<mailto:(mis /at/ ebu.ch)> (subject: C2S-application)
-    Please specify your current occupation/responsibilities and how you
plan to fit the workload of this project in your schedule.
-    Selected candidates will be invited to have a first interview via
Skype.

Dr. Roberto Suárez Candel
Head of Media Intelligence Service
European Broadcasting Union


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