Transparency International Georgia (TI Georgia) seeks an intelligent and motivated individual to join our team working on issues related to freedom of the media and the development of a sustainable and independent and Georgian media sector.

Job title: Media Sector Analyst

The media analyst will be tasked with conducting research and producing analytical papers and blog posts, be involved in conducting trainings, workshops, briefings and presentations and participate in policy consultations. He/She will work under supervision of the project manager.

Main duties include:

** Collect, manage and analyze relevant data and information on the Georgian media sector;
** Set up and conduct interviews with stakeholders and informants;
** Carry out desk research;
** Develop expertise on specific media related topics, including media regulation and broadcasting technologies;
** Follow global developments in media markets and identify those relevant for Georgia;
** Conduct field research in and outside Tbilisi and provide mentoring/trainings to selected local media outlets;
** Write and edit research papers and blog posts (published in English and Georgian);
** Participate in relevant public events and in consultations with other stakehodlers (government actors, Parliament, civil society);
** Project-related administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

** Degree in journalism, media management, business, law (specialization on media or communications is a strong plus), politics, social sciences or any other relevant field;
** At least four years of relevant professional experience; academic or professional experience outside Georgia is considered a plus;
** Native Georgian with excellent writing skills;
** Strong English skills, including in writing, and the ability to write in an engaging way, knowledge of Russian and other languages is considered a plus;
** Strong, proven research and analytical skills;
** Documented interest in media development, journalism, economics, politics and policy making;
** Strong understanding of the Georgian and international media markets and developments affecting journalism and the media globally;
** Knowledge of broadcasting technologies and media regulation is considered a plus.
** Ability to meet deadlines and to work with under limited supervision;
** High attention to details and the ambition to produce high-quality output;
** Willingness to learn and further develop personal skills, to work in a young and dynamic team and to take on additional responsibilities within the organization over time;
** Strong understanding of ongoing political and socio-economic developments in Georgia;
** The ability to integrate quantitative data into narrative reports.

Application Process:

Deadline for applications: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 10:00 am Tbilisi time. Due to the high volumes of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be e-mailed to jobs@transparency.ge (please specify "Media Analyst" in the subject line), including all of the following in English language:

** Resume or CV;
** Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position and outlining why you are interested in this position and in working with TI Georgia;
** One writing sample of research and/or analysis (journalistic, academic, think-tank/NGO publication, blog), including information on when and where the piece was published;
** Contact information for two professional or academic references, including a
working email address and phone number.

Applications that are missing one or more of the above items will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 05 September 2013

Project description:

Transparency International Georgia is a partner in the GMedia program (funded by USAID and implemented by IREX), promoting professionalism, integrity and sustainability in the Georgian media sector. To learn more about TI Georgia and our work on the media sector, visit: http://transparency.ge/en. This position is funded until the end of July 2014.

TI Georgia is an equal opportunities employer.

source:transparency.ge