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Digital Graphics Editor - Photo and/or Video Apprenticeship (1 year) - 10 hrs/week. 480 hours. Learn to apply your creative skills for focused assignments. Hone and practice your craft while giving back to the community through a good cause. Editing for a cause requires using your creativity to frame stories visually, and provide a visual interpretation of history. As an apprentice, you will also learn how to support and manage entry-level practitioners. Apprentices are expected to be advanced in their skills and career-ready upon graduation. Internship (6 months) - 10 hrs/week. 240 hours. Join one of several visual interpretation projects. Learn the art of editing for a mission or cause. Practice your new skills while building The Archive. Internship (1 year) - 5 hrs/week. 240 hours. An ultra part-time internship (see above for description). Internship Time Period TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position once every year. Apprentice needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 5 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment SIX MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 6 months commitment. TWO MONTHS POSITION: Position opens only for the summer only. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 30 hrs each week. Minimum two months commitment. In-person and Remote position Job Requirements Experience with storytelling/storyboarding is desirable Experience working with a Mac Experience with Video Editing softwares (eg. Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, iMovie, etc.) Job Description Use existing footage from riveting interviews and b-roll Intern may at times need to film additional b-roll footage. Weave together a 3 to 5 minute short film that captures a tale of survival. Fine tune your editing and storytelling skills Internship Expectations You will be taking part in a crucial and exciting process with the 1947 Partition Archive to disseminate valuable firsthand accounts of Partition with the larger public. Interns are expected to develop ownership of their project and encouraged to develop creative solutions. Intern will work closely with Archive staff and Director. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references for successfully completing their internship term. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, may be considered for any paid positions that are available. All interns will be working remotely. About the 1947 Partition Archive The Partition of British India in 1947 was a major 20th century event that affected millions of lives and played a key role in shaping the world in which we live today, both culturally and geopolitically. Nearly two million lost their lives and 15 million people were displaced, making it the largest mass migration. The 1947 Partition Archive (incubated by UC Berkeley’s Skydeck) is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the fast disappearing memory of Partition by capturing and preserving the people's history through crowdsourced oral history collection.
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Copy Editing Apprenticeship and Internship Apprenticeship (1 year) - 10 hrs/week. 480 hours. Go from novice to practitioner as a copy editor. This position builds not only copy-editing skills but also content management skills in a large archival data set. As an apprentice, you will also learn how to support and manage entry-level practitioners. Apprentices are expected to be advanced in their skills and career-ready upon graduation. Internship (6 months) - 10 hrs/week. 240 hours. Go from novice to practitioner as a copy editor. This position helps you build key copy-editing skills, helping you fine-tune your writing and grammar skills in general. Internship and Apprenticeship Time Period TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position once every year. Apprentice needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment. SIX MONTHS POSITION: Position opens twice a year. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 6 months commitment. Remote position. Job Description Learn to manage a team of international content editors Hone your advanced editorial skills for publishing sensitive content, especially witness narratives Supervise and verify copy-edited and curated ​incredible life stories for publishing Assist in developing strategic program for publishing to digital media sites Job Requirements Excellent English written skills Degree in English Language required Copy editing skills required Strong passion for preserving history and raising awareness for the stories Internship Expectations The 1947 Partition Archive’s content attracts high traffic and thus requires sophisticated management. Only serious interns may apply for this position. Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to develop creative solutions. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references for those who complete their internship term. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, will be considered for any paid positions that may be available. All interns will be working remotely. About the 1947 Partition Archive The Partition of British India in 1947 was a major 20th century event that affected millions of lives and played a key role in shaping the world in which we live today, both culturally and geopolitically. Nearly two million lost their lives and 15 million people were displaced, making it the largest mass migration. The 1947 Partition Archive (incubated by UC Berkeley’s Skydeck) is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the fast disappearing memory of Partition by capturing and preserving the people's history through crowdsourced oral history collection.
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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The 1947 Partition Archive seeks a detail-oriented, inquisitive and creative curator to support the maintenance and expansion of our interactive Story Map. The 1947 Partition Archive’s homepage features a Story Map with a searchable index that geospatially displays oral histories and the migration routes of witnesses displaced by the 1947 Partition of British India. The Story Map provides a telling visual history of the migrations during Partition. A pop-up placard displays information about each individual Partition witness including basic biographical information and a curated abstract of their oral history interview. Managing and curating The 1947 Partition Archive’s Story Map online is like an engaging puzzle. The game includes juggling content updates/upkeep, GIS discovery, media additions, quality control and more! Become its dedicated Curator! Job Description The Story Map Curator will be responsible for ensuring the quality of each testimonial entry on the Story Map. These duties include (but are not limited to): Regularly updating the Story Map documents with the required information for each entry Investigating the accuracy and integrity of each Story Map entry, particularly GIS location tagging Developing creative and lasting solutions to emergent problems Bridging the work output of- and collaborating closely with- the archiving and the editorial team leaders, where Story Map is the cornerstone Job Requirements Comfort and experience working with spreadsheets GIS tagging experience required Problem-solving skills Attention to detail Takes initiative A deep curiosity about history, individual stories and geography Strong analytical skills Photo editing skills preferred but not required Internship Time Period SIX MONTH POSITION: Intern needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 6 months commitment TWO MONTH POSITION: Intern needs to commit 30 hours a week for 8 weeks Internship Location This internship will be based in The 1947 Partition Archive’s Berkeley, CA office. Internship Expectations Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to develop creative solutions. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references for those who complete their internship term. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, will be considered for any paid positions that may be available. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. For this position, you will learn to communicate with diverse constituencies and learn how a nonprofit startup functions. All interns will be working from our downtown Berkeley office. About the 1947 Partition Archive The Partition of British India in 1947 was a major 20th century event that affected millions of lives and played a key role in shaping the world in which we live today, both culturally and geopolitically. Nearly two million lost their lives and 15 million people were displaced, making it the largest mass migration. The 1947 Partition Archive (incubated by UC Berkeley’s Skydeck) is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the fast disappearing memory of Partition by capturing and preserving the people's history through crowdsourced oral history collection.
Date Posted: Mar 30, 2023
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Citizen Historian - Oral History Internship Internship (6 months) - Graduate as a trained oral historian. Conduct a total of 18 oral history interviews of Partition witnesses, which is roughly 1 interview every 2 weeks over a period of 6 months. Learn field documentary work (modified during the Pandemic) and practice it under expert supervision while contributing to building The 1947 Partition Archive. Internship Time Period - 6 months or 2 months (summer) SIX MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit to recording and submitting one Partition Witness interview once every two weeks. Minimum 6 months commitment. TWO MONTHS POSITION: Position opens only in the summer. Intern need to commit to record and submit 2 to 3 Partition Witness interviews each week. Minimum 2 months commitment. Remote position. Job Description Train as an oral historian via online workshops Engage with and conduct oral history interviews with Partition witnesses Meet interesting people and learn of their life story Maintain communications with interviewees; manage scheduling, answer questions, etc. Manage post interview paperwork, oral history data and online material submission Engage in public outreach Engage in discussions with global 1947 Partition Archive community Engage in regular communication with The 1947 Partition Archive global team Job Requirements Attend mandatory Oral History Workshop. Register here (on front page, click COLLECT STORIES): https://www.1947partitionarchive.org/collect_stories Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to interview subjects of diverse backgrounds Proficiency with internet usage and access to reliable internet Documentation skills including basic video skills Experience managing databases (such as Excel/ Google Sheets) Organization skills in managing different types of interview material Meet submission deadlines Language skills appropriate to geography Ability to work and travel independently A passion for preserving stories from your region Deep dedication and strong focus on the job Public speaking abilities Collect and submit a total of 18 interviews (1 every other week). Internship Expectations Meet incredible personalities. Listen to amazing stories. Feel connected. Be transported back in time to a different world. Make a difference of historical proportions. Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to build creative solutions. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references if she/he completes their internship term. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, will be considered for any paid positions that may be available. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. For this position, you will learn to communicate with diverse constituencies and learn how a nonprofit cultural organization functions. All interns will be working remotely. About the 1947 Partition Archive The Partition of British India in 1947 was a major 20th century event that affected millions of lives and played a key role in shaping the world in which we live today, both culturally and geopolitically. Nearly two million lost their lives and 15 million people were displaced, making it the largest mass migration. The 1947 Partition Archive (incubated by UC Berkeley’s Skydeck) is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the fast disappearing memory of Partition by capturing and preserving the people's history through crowdsourced oral history collection.
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Communications & Outreach Research Internship (1 year) - 5 hrs/week. 240 hours. An ultra part time internship. Internship Time Period TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position opens twice a year. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 5 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment. Remote position Job Description The Communications and Outreach Research Intern is an integral part of the Oral History Program's Team, with responsibilities ranging from researching schools and communities worldwide, initiating communications, and building positive and fruitful connections. Develop your research skills in identifying relevant outreach channels, locating worldwide academic institutions and appropriate researchers and making them part of The Archive’s outreach efforts for its academic programs. Hone your organizational skills and attentiveness to details by updating, pruning, improving current outreach lists Learn and develop communications skills at a professional level, both via email and on the phone. Report your weekly progress to mentors and colleagues. Job Requirements Excellent written and typing skills. Proficiency with Google Sheets and Docs. Good working knowledge of the web Applicant should be enthusiastic, articulate, and professional. Detailed planning, time management and organizational skills. Strong passion for preserving history and raising awareness for The 1947 Partition Archive’s work, mission, and opportunities. Positive, proactive and able to always exercise great judgement and common sense. Internship Expectations Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to develop creative solutions. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references for those who complete their internship term. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, will be considered for any paid positions that may be available. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. For this position, you will learn to communicate with diverse constituencies and learn how a nonprofit startup functions. About the 1947 Partition Archive The Partition of British India in 1947 was a major 20th century event that affected millions of lives and played a key role in shaping the world in which we live today, both culturally and geopolitically. Nearly two million lost their lives and 15 million people were displaced, making it the largest mass migration. The 1947 Partition Archive (incubated by UC Berkeley’s Skydeck) is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the fast disappearing memory of Partition by capturing and preserving the people's history through crowdsourced oral history collection.
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
