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Summer Internship: July 2020

What is In Plainspeak?

In Plainspeak, TARSHI’s eMagazine, creates content and generates knowledge and discussion on issues of sexuality and sexual and reproductive health and rights in the global South, from a sexuality affirming and feminist perspective. We publish two issues on a theme every month. In the last five years we have published articles on over 60 different monthly themes ranging across themes like Popular Culture and Sexuality, Sports and Sexuality, Science and Sexuality, and so on. In Plainspeak also has an interesting selection of features like video interviews, podcasts and thematic short films. A cross-cutting theme across all forthcoming issues is: How can we expand safe, inclusive sexuality-affirming spaces?

What does the Summer Internship Entail?

In Plainspeak’s summer internship is a month-long internship where you get to directly participate in the process of creating  IP’s first podcast season while also helping spread the word about In Plainspeak.

The internship will be based in TARSHI’s office, which is in Delhi, and the selected interns will be required to work out of our office 4 days a week.

Duration:
This is a full-time, 4-week summer internship with the start date of July 1, 2020 and end date – July 31, 2020

Last day to submit applications: June 20, 2020

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone/Skype interview.

Compensation: This is not a paid internship but we will be happy to cover the travel expenses (on actuals) within Delhi.

Intern will have the following responsibilities:         

  • An organised and efficient approach to turning around audio segments or stories on a tight deadline
  • Basic Vocal Enhancement and audio editing
  • Assist in our recording studio as needed and help finalize content for podcasts
  • Be part of a dynamic production team
  • Adding Sound effects and background music to recorded audio to make engaging content
  • Working on noise removal
  • Contributing and curating content for In Plainspeak Podcasts
  • Create a Social Media plan to get more IP followers (FB/Instagram/Twitter)

Required Qualifications/skills:

  • A portfolio that demonstrates an ear for great tape and inventive approaches to audio storytelling.
  • Experience scripting or editing compelling, character-driven stories.
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or higher degree
  • Excellent command over the language and eye for detail
  • Strong English/Hindi writing skills
  • Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Audio editing skills
  • Flexible work timings but responsible to keep up with deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and good keyboarding skills
  • Adobe Audition and/or Audacity
  • Familiar with Internet search tools and good at looking up things on the web

Desirable skills:

  • Blogging experience
  • Ability to translate from English to Hindi
  • Any experience in curating events/magazines

The ability to adopt a rights-based approach to sexuality, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), in order to work towards SISA spaces. To know more about TARSHI’s approach and SISA Spaces, please follow this link: https://www.tarshi.net/index.asp?pid=13

Application Guidelines:

a. We request you to submit a 300 to 500-word write-up based on your understanding of any one of the following articles:

OR

a. An audio/video piece you have edited or worked upon

b. We also request you to send us a one-page CV and a cover letter, along with links to any previously published work (including audio/visual) to  blogeditor@tarshi.net with ‘Summer Internship 2020’ in the subject line by June 20, 2020.

Looking forward to connecting with you! Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

The In Plainspeak Team