WANTED: Somali Media Consultants
Are you multilingual? Are you fluent in Somali and English or French? Are you media savvy?
MIREMS LTD. - Multilingual International Research and Ethnic Media Services requires Language Consultants to find and summarize stories into English or French from foreign language Canadian and international newspapers and broadcast media using key words.
Selected applicants will be tested on the skill set required. Upon completion of a paid try-out, successful candidates will:
• be trained in production standards and practices
• be engaged as long term, part time sub-contractors after a three week probation period. Candidates must have:
• A keen interest in social and political news, both Canadian and international,
• Easy access to their community newspapers and RTV and a general knowledge of both the expatriate and homeland communities of each language group,.
• An understanding of how society and the media interact,
• An understanding of the Canadian government and private sector organization
• Adequate PC and internet connection and the ability to work at home to deadlines, and
* College level English / ESL composition skills or equivalent Application process
• Please send an email with a brief resume focused on the above skills and experience.
• Please indicate where or how you found out about this position.
• All applicants must have verifiable credentials and a Canadian status allowing them to work.
Please email with your resume.
Location: Toronto
Compensation: $200-400/week
Telecommuting is ok.
More information here.
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