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Befriending Pulitzer prize winning authors.... working as a research assistant for the former Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs.... teaching English to the Minister of Transportation....writing investigative articles published in Prague magazines.... assisting with graphics on the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty web site... running an "Olympics" for refugee children... these are all experiences of NYU Prague students who have participated in the excellent and varied internship and community service programs. Every semester, approximately 15 organizations take students under their wings. The work - which is usually 6-10 hours per week- gives students another perspective on the Czech Republic and the region, and is an excellent way to meet leaders in the fields of arts, politics, NGOs, economics, and media. All internships are unpaid, and credit must be arranged in advance by the students through their department of study. We are looking for motivated people who will take this experience seriously.

To apply: please send your resume and cover letter to Jitka at jk1007@nyu.edu.

Journalism

THE NEW PRESENCE

The New Presence is a magazine published in English and Czech that focuses on the political, economic, social and cultural issues shaping the region's development. Interns will get a 'behind the scenes' look at what goes into the production of a magazine, and play an active part in its production. They will write an in-depth investigative article that ideally will be published in the magazine.

PRAGUE TV

Prague TV is an online city guide/magazine serving tourists coming to Prague and English-speaking expatriates already living in the city. We provide information on entertainment, culture, dining, shopping, business, accommodation, real estate, education, health, and travel, and aim to cover all aspects of life in Prague.The intern will be part of small but committed team creating original content, including articles and event previews, and posting it on the website.

Other duties may include:

Copy-editing articles
Photography
Updating the "Prague Directory" venue database
Offering input on possible articles and features

THE PRAGUE WANDERER

NYU Prague's first ever Web magazine diisplays the works of students in its journalism classes. Be the creator of this maverick adventure, and then show off your achievement on your resume. Work directly with an NYU journalism instructor to build the site, make it linkable to other sites featuring serious journalism works and create a system to upload electronic copy. The Prague Wanderer will feature travel blogs, news articles and feature stories written by our very own NYU Prague students in their classes. The site will be showcased on the most popular English-language Prague Websites.

PROJECT SYNDICATE

Project Syndicate is a not-for-profit international newspaper association affiliated with the Open Society Institute. With 225 members in 105 countries around the world, Project Syndicate is at the forefront of the changes affecting media around the world. The association provides commentary by statesmen, economists, scientists and academics shaping opinion on international relations, health, science, and development.

Project Syndicate is continuing its efforts to expand around the world and interns will likely be asked to do research into media markets as well as assist with the gathering of publication data. Students interested in international relations, communications, journalism, marketing and other fields are encouraged to apply; language skills a plus.

RADIO FREE EUROPE/ RADIO LIBERTY Broadcast Division

RFE/RL is a private, international communications service for Eastern Europe and Southeastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East funded by the U.S. Congress. 2001 marked its 50th year of continuous broadcasts. Along with broadcasting to 26 countries in 33 languages (broadcasts to Afghanistan began in February), it has a dynamic Internet Department that produces the popular www.rferl.org news site (nearly 7 million page views in August).

An intern could aid in several different areas depending on his/her skills and interests.

TRANSITIONS ONLINE

Transitions Online (TOL) is an internet magazine covering the former Communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe. We are seeking an intern to work with our editorial staff in Prague. The editorial assistant's duties would include the following:
Posting edited articles on the web (training provided);

Monitoring our media partners and news agencies for items of interest;
General research to enhance TOL's content;
Fielding queries from our network of correspondents;
Locating photos for use with TOL content.

The Editorial Assistant Intern would work closely with TOL's Managing Editor and the editorial team, gaining valuable experience in an fast-growing multimedia company.

IN STYLE MAGAZINE

Fashion can be fun but it’s also a business. As interns, you will work directly with the Fashion Department at In Style. Your tasks will include research, “market” work, organizing clothing and accessories for fashion shoots and assisting on those shoots. The academic portion of this internship requires that you research upcoming fashion subjects and compile your findings for the Fashion Department. There may also be the chance to do some light writing. You will attend bi-monthly meetings to discuss trends in fashion, fashion business and the sociological effects of fashion. The semester will culminate in a final project to be decided upon by the intern and advisor. Past interns have gone on to intern in the NYC offices of Vogue and to work in fashion PR firms. One former intern went on to a position at Marie Claire (CZ).

Requirements: English required, some Czech a plus but not necessary. The qualified applicant should have a strong love for style, as well as some background knowledge about the fashion industry. Excellent writing skills are a must. He/she should plan to work in publishing or another area of fashion upon graduation. He/she should be meticulous, well organized and able to carry heavy loads of clothing for photo shoots. ONLY INTERNS ABLE TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE SEMESTER WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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Politics & NGOs

FORUM 2000 FOUNDATION

The Forum 2000 Foundation was established in 1996 by the Czech President Vaclav Havel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ellie Wiesel, and Japanese philanthropist Yohei Sasakawa. Their aim was to gather leading world figures – Nobel laureates, politician who have helped to achieve peaceful resolutions to conflict and wars, leading academics, ecologists, religious leaders, as well as writers and thinkers – to assess and deal with the threats and challenges facing humanity on the threshold of the new millennium.

Since 1997, Forum 200 has organized 9 annual conference, which have attracted a number of prominent leaders including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Francis Fukuyama, Wole Soyinka, Jose Ramos-Horta, Madeleine Albright, His Holiness the Dalai lama , Peter Gabriel, Anthony Giddens, James Woolsey and Henry Kissinger.

Apart from the conference, Forum 2000 has six major programs:

Interfaith Dialogue
Shared Concern Initiative
Students’ Forum 2000
Shared Experience Project
Water Middle East Project
Series of roundtable debates

If you’re interested in international relations, civil society, democracy and globalization, this internship is perfect for you. We’re looking for reliable and initiative people with strong communication skills. Duties may include but will not be limited to: Support of fundraising activities, preparing background materials for Forum 2000’s projects, editing English texts, internet research, assistance in preparing Forum 2000 Conference and other events, working as a hostess during the Forum 2000 Conference.

PEOPLE IN NEED

People in Need is a Prague-based Non-Governmental Organization whose mission statement is "to inspire a largeness of spirit in Czech society by helping others in need, and to promote democratic freedoms for all." Since being established in 1992, People in Need has provided more than US$ 30 million in relief, rehabilitation and development assistance to 33 countries and regions. People in Need is also active in advocating for human rights and democratic liberties.

Intern responsibilities: There are a few possibilities for internship at PIN. You can work on Burma Project (PIN frequently organizes visits of Burmese activists and journalists. PIN is a member organization of the Euro-Burma Network, it also cooperates with the Democratic Voice of Burma radio and TV). You can work at their migration section (in September they are starting European project focuses on the topic of migration and media). You will also be able to get involved in activities surrounding the One World International Human Rights Film Festival.

Interns are primarily responsible for English-language communications material. This involves proofreading and editing both documents and our web-site in collaboration with the authors. Depending on the Intern’s interests and experience, further tasks include specific development sector research, monitoring media coverage of development issues, fundraising support, assisting the desk officers for the different countries, etc. There is also a certain amount of general office administration assistance. You will also be able to get involved in activities surrounding the One World International Human Rights Film Festival to be held late February-early March.

An internship with People in Need offers an insight into the workings of a large NGO, and a range of development and human rights issues. It would be suitable for anyone interested in the non-profit sector, international development, human rights, international relations and politics as well as communications. Strong English-language writing skills are essential, as much of the work involves being able to put texts that have been written by non-native speakers into correct and appropriate English.

Business & Law

CENTRAL EUROPEAN ADVISORY GROUP (CEAG)

CEAG is an advisory firm based in Prague that specializes in providing legal and business consulting services to regional and international companies and ventures. Specifically, the principals of Central European Advisory Group are involved in private equity and venture capital investment transactions, joint venture transactions, acquisitions and sales, large technology projects, general counseling, and advising clients in connection with privatization and post-privatization transactions.

The intern would be engaged in research and proofreading of documentation, in English and/or Czech, depending upon language skills.

BUSINESS LEADERS FORUM

Business Leaders Forum was set up in 1992 and is supported by leading international and national companies in the Czech Republic. It is part of an international movement for good corporate citizenship, International Business Leaders Forum, led since 1990 by HRH The Prince of Wales and supported by a group of the foremost international business leaders from Europe, America, Asia and Middle East. BLF is also a national member of international organization CSR Europe, a non-profit organization that promotes corporate social responsibility in Europe. The mission of CSR Europe is to help companies achieve profitability, sustainable growth and human progress by placing corporate social responsibility in the mainstream of business practice.

We are looking for initiative and independent people who are willing to contribute to the futuredevelopment of the Czech business sector and BLF organization with their skills and enthusiasm. Duties may include preparing of Strategy papers on corporate social responsibility, following and summarizing of the international documents on CSR, involvement in events management, editing and proofreading of newly launched English section of the web site.

Other

DOMECEK DC

Domecek DC is a children’s playgroup which has been offering various activities for children for the past 6 years

Interested students can take part in classes at the “little English school,” which takes place Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 – 11:30. You can choose to do just one day or even part of the day.

There are about 12 kids in the group, aged 4 to 6. The playgroup provides an English speaking environment to the children where they can enjoy their first encounter with English through various activities. There is also English conversation for older children aged 6 to 11 every day from 11:45 to 15:15. One lesson takes 45 minutes and there are about 8 kids in the group. You could choose which would work best for you.

You would be working together with a Czech lector. They will prepare most of the program, but you would be also expected to come up with your own ideas, e.g., teaching new games, songs or rhymes.

NANCY BISHOP CASTING

NANCY BISHOP is an Emmy-nominated casting director based in Prague, who has cast European actors on over forty film and TV projects. These projects have ranged from blockbusters such as Casino Royale, Roman Polanski’s “Oliver Twist,” "Hellboy", "Bourne Identity", "Shanghai Nights", and "Blade II", to BBC historical projects since as "Charles II", or "Dr. Zhivago", to American Network projects such as "Dune", "Anne Frank", and "Hitler, the Rise of Evil". Currently she is casting Narnia II.

Nancy also teaches on-camera acting workshops to actors through-out Europe.

Nancy has had a very positive experience working with NYU interns. In the past, interns have assisted with office administration, and errands, as well as hands on work in the casting studio such as running camera and editing casting tapes.

The casting intern would preferably be someone with some experience in the performing arts, and could be responsible for helping in the office, and helping run castings in the studio. Knowledge of camera equipment and DVD editing would be helpful.

PRAGUE WRITERS' FESTIVAL

The Prague Writers' Festival, co-sponsored by the Guardian newspaper and the City of Prague, is an annual event which brings world-famous authors to Prague. The interns will work in a small office environment and will help prepare the web site, biographical materials, as well as coordinating the visits of authors.

To celebrate its 19th year the Festival will present “2001 Nights: The Art of Storytelling”

“In the beginning the wound is invisible.” Edmond Jabes

Participating authors include: Adonis, Gao Xingjian {Nobel Prize, 2000}, R. Crumb, Greil Marcus, Walter Abish, Anne Waldman, Elias Khoury, Ian Banks and Wolf Biermann.

Previous Festivals have featured: Harold Pinter, Nadine Gordimer, Wole Soyinka, Irvine Welsh {Trainspotting}, Jeffrey Eugenides {Middlesex}, Arundhati Roy {God of Small Things}, Yann Martel {LIfe of Pi}, William Styron, E.L. Doctorow, Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan, Julian Barnes, Susan Sontag, Richard Ford and Gary Snyder.

The Festival website attracts 70,000 unique viewers per months. Students working on our site have direct access to authors and publishers throughout the world.

The ideal candidate gravitates towards literature.

U.F.O PICTURES

The intern will provide a wide variety of production support in helping to get current feature films - 2 to 3 of them - ready for their spring premieres, helping with films already in production as well as maintaining distribution of films which have already been released.

FIREFLY BRANDING

Firefly is a global branding specialist group with proven strategic approach and world-class creativecapability. We inspire brands with the knowledge, creativity and experience to bring bright ideas to life. From concept to implementation, our team turns business strategy into a compelling brandexperience. Our client experience ranges from global corporations, such as Samsung and UPS, to localcompanies, such as Czech native, Eta. We have offices in New York, Prague and Seoul.

We are looking for interns to work with us in the area of IT on a position of a Junior WebDeveloper/Web Administrator. Experience with building up e-newsletter, e-cards etc. appreciated. We prefer someone with passion for art, design and advertisement as well as someone who likes to workon continuous improvement and searches for new tasks and challenges related to our business.We are also looking for intern to work on a position of a Junior Designer. Experience with AdobeIllustrator, InDesign, Photoshop as well as basics of Flash and Dreamweaver appreciated.We offer a unique experience in an international environment within the Czech market. Our current staff members are Korean, American, British, and Czech.

See www.fireflybranding.com for more info.

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