[Lasa] Open Source Monitoring Intern Openings - summer, fall 2011, Latin America

[crowdpub at mindspring.com]

Dear list members:

After several years of preparation, I launched in late 2010, an open source news monitoring website that focuses entirely on Latin America. The site is an independent, unbiased, nonpartisan news reporting and news aggregation organization. What sets this aggregator apart from others is that it human edited.

Currently we are accepting applications for a select few nonpaid internships for the summer and fall of 2011, for foreign media news monitors. Successful candidates will be trained in this unique discipline and will have an opportunity to improve their language and research skills. Follows is a listing of some of the requirements and expectations.

1. Interns must have a strong desire to follow news and have an intense interest in Latin America.
2. Intermediate or higher Spanish or Portuguese speaking/reading/writing ability. Native speakers of Spanish or Portuguese are encouraged to apply. Oral and written exam will be given in Spanish and or Portuguese.   
3. Must be willing to commit to a minimum 3-4 month internship (longer is encouraged. 10-20 hours are required weekly. Work and instruction will be via remote service and some overnight work may be assigned. 
4. Must be detailed oriented and be able to translate from Spanish/Portugese to English in writing short succinct synopsis of news stories.  
5. Will be required to learn Wordpress content management database.
6. Those with experience in Latin America.
7. Min. undergraduate GPA 3.2 / Will be required to provide writing sample in English and Spanish or Portuguese. Writing skills must be above average.
8. Interns will be given particular areas to be monitored and will have significant supervision and direction.
9. Interns must have good judgement and maturity.
10. Must take direction in performing the mission of this news reporting agency.   

Anyone who desires more information and or would like to apply for this challenging position may contact:
Nicholas Crowder
crowdpub at mindspring.com
602-789-4159
http://www.latinamericacurrentevents.com