Is the world of communication and journalism your passion?

From the 9th to the 12th of March you will have the opportunity to participate as a tutor at the Rome Press Game 2019 edition. This unique event organised by the Giovani nel Mondo Association will come alive during the International Careers Festival, annually located in Italy’s magnificent capital. 

As the first simulation in the world of its kind, the Rome Press Game rotates around the world of international journalism, offering young minds from all over the globe first hand experiences in a professional environment.

Those who will be selected as tutors will be allocated to one of the Rome Press Game activities, focused on the most important spheres of the communication sector and of the information industry: news writing, radio, television, translation and interpretation. It will be your responsibility to mentor the participants as they face challenging tasks during the four days of the event.

As a tutor you will be required to prepare the necessary teaching material for the participants, collaborate with the Program Director and Executive Director in preparation for the event.

Requirements for television, radio and news writing tutor positions

-Previous experience in a similar simulation in Italy or abroad

- In -depth knowledge of the English language (minimum level C1) as this will be the main language   spoken during the whole event

- Ability to organise time and meet all deadlines

- Knowledge of any of the following languages: French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese

- Good researching capacity
- Previous experiences a tutor/mentor

- Bachelor's degree, preferably in communication, languages, interpretation, translation, letters, journalism and political sciences
- Preferably some knowledge of the WordPress and Joomla web platforms

- Preferably some experience in either television, radio or written journalism

Requirements for translation and interpretation tutors

- Language proficiency and experienc in translation  (both interpretation and written translation)
- Patience and diligence (very important traits for written translation)
- Ability to organise time and meet all deadlines
- Sociability and self-control (interpretation)
- Abilities in fact-checking

Benefits

Selected tutors will receive the following benefits:

-Free participation at the Festival

-Accommodation and meals in the official hotel of the event

- Partial reimbursement of trip expenses to and from Rome

- Final Certificate

Check some of the work done during the previous Rome Press Game!

Radio podcast

International Careers Festival Rome 2018 – Where talent meets opportunity (article)

The fil rouge that connects us all: Human Rights in the International Careers Festival (article)

TG Rome Press Game 2018

How to Apply: Send your CV in english at [email protected] by August 9th 2018. Selected ones will be interviewed via Skype.