Job Title: FMC Seeks Fall 2008
Fellow for International Project
Organization: Future of Music Coalition
Location: Washington, DC
Salary:
PT Temporary
Job Description:
FMC Seeks Fall 2008 Fellow for International Project
Dates/Time: 20 hours/week, 2 September 2008 30 January 2009
Location: Downtown Washington, DC
Date posted: 8/12/08
About FMC
FMC is a USA-based NGO that works to ensure a brighter future for musicians.
We focus on two areas: 1) compensation and copyright; and 2) access to
audiences via the internet, new business models, and the radio. We work
with members of the music, technology, public policy and intellectual
property law communities to understand the policy landscape for musicans; to
educate the media, policymakers, and the public about music / technology
issues; and to bring together diverse voices in an effort to come up with
creative solutions to some of the challenges in this space.
About The Project
The international project has two parts. First, we document the experiences
of indigenous musicians in specific regions around the world including
Central Asia (Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan), African Rift Valley
(Ethiopia, Kenya), and Australia and identify challenges and opportunities
around compensation and access to audiences. Second, we interview leaders
in the field who have modeled successful indigenous/commercial partnerships,
learn about their work, and compile best practices. Both projects are
executed simultaneously over two years.
The Fellows Work
FMC seeks fellows who would work in 5+ month terms and help research and
interview musicians and music business people from around the world. Duties
will include research on musicians, regions, businesses; logistics
coordination for interviews and international trips; coordinating and
organizing interview transcripts. Depending on skills, experience level,
and needs of the project/timing, fellows may also conduct interviews and/or
travel with team as road/logistics manager on a trip and/or participate in
report writing.
This is a part time fellowship in downtown Washington DC with flexible
hours, which will total appx 20 hours a week. Fellows will receive a small
stipend of $1,000. The fellowship dates are as follows:
9/08-1/09 Fall 2008
1/09-5/09 Spring 2009
5/09-9/09 Summer 2009
9/09-1/10 Fall 2009
1/10-5/10 Spring 2010
FMC currently seeks candidates for the Fall 2008 Fellowship, which begins on
2 September 2008 and will conclude on 30 January 2009. Fall 2008 Fellowship
will work on background research and logistics and other preparations for a
trip by staff to Ethiopia in mid December 2008.
Qualifications
FMC is a fast-paced but friendly work environment. Since project members
work from different cities, we rely heavily on email, conference calls and
meetings to get our work done. Answering your email promptly, following
through on assigned tasks to completion and sticking to deadlines will be
essential.
The successful fellows will be extraordinarily resourceful folks who are
proactive, organized, thorough, and creative problem solvers. Excellent
reading/writing and research skills and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel
and Internet skills are required. Audio editing skills a plus.
BA required, international studies a plus. International travel experience
(especially to Central Asia, Africa, and/or Australia) strongly preferred.
Experience in the music industry preferred. Familiarity and/or fluency in
related local languages a (Russian, Amharic, Turkish etc) a plus.
You will need your own laptop (and you will be your own IT support).
The position is open until filled.
How to Apply:
Send resume, writing sample (ideally similar to the type of writing on
www.futureofmusic.org), and cover letter. Cover letter should detail
hardware and software proficiencies and highlight your relevant skills and
experiences. Email with Subject Heading International Fellow to
jobs@futureofmusic.org.
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Email replies to: jobs@futureofmusic.org