Deadline–8 October 2013
East-West Center is pleased to invite applications for 2014 Pakistan-United States Journalists Exchange program. This program aims to increase and deepen public understanding of the two countries and their important relationship, one that is crucial to regional stability and the global war on terrorism. This East-West Center program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section.
This exchange offers U.S. and Pakistani journalists an opportunity to gain firsthand information about the countries they visit to better understand the perspectives of both sides and bring new insights on this changing relationship to their audiences. The program will include meetings with policymakers, government and military officials, business and civil society leaders, and a diverse group of other community members.
Benefits-
Round trip airfare for the study tour travel, lodging, visa expenses and per diem to cover meals and incidentals are provided by the East-West Center through a grant from the United States Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section.
Documents required-
- Pakistan-U.S. Journalists Exchange Application Form (pages 1 & 2)
- Cover letter/statement of interest
- Letter of recommendation from a supervisor
- Names, titles and contact information of your supervisor and two other people
Eligibility & Criteria-
Professional print, broadcast (TV and radio), and online journalists in Pakistan and the United States with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Must be citizens of Pakistan or the United States. Pakistani journalists must have no previous experience in the United States, be currently residing in Pakistan and be able to communicate in English in a professional, multi-cultural environment. Preference will be given to Urdu and regional language media and effort will be made to balance regional, gender and broadcast, print and on-line representation. The strongest candidates from both countries will be those who cover the US-Pakistan relationship in their work as reporters, editors, columnists, producers, anchors, etc., or who are in a position to be able to do some stories about the country visited and the issues covered in the program.
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