2025年9 月6日(土) 14:00〜17:00 形式：ZOOMによるリモート形式（URLは開催1週間程度前に通知） 内容：第一部(14：00－16：00)： Philip Seargeant 著”The Art of Political Storytelling”の翻訳の読み合わせ 取り扱い箇所：第6章（亀本真朱会員）、第11章（越智有紀会員） 第二部(16：00－17：00)：今後の活動計画に関する打ち合わせ
なお、第二部は研究分科会メンバーのみの参加とします。 研究分科会メンバー以外でご関心のある方は、可能ならば課題図書”The Art of Political Storytelling”を手許にお持ちください。この本は、政治家のことばによる言説の構築を物語論の観点から論じたものです。
Job Title: Program Coordinator – Summer Journalism Study Abroad Program, Kyoto Organization: Institute for Education in International Media (ieiMedia) Location: Kyoto, Japan Commitment: Part-time (a few hours per month between September 2025 and May 2026, 30 hours/week during the program dates, mid-June to mid-July 2026)
About ieiMedia The Institute for Education in International Media (ieiMedia) offers study-abroad experiences for student journalists and aspiring media professionals. Our summer programs immerse English-speaking students (mostly from North America) in local cultures while providing professional training in reporting, storytelling, and multimedia production. Over the past 20 years ieiMedia has run successful study-abroad programs in Italy, France, Turkey, Israel, Northern Ireland, Germany and the U.K. See examples of a similar program description at https://ieimedia.com/arles-france/ and a recent student project at https://thearlesproject.com.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW In Summer 2026, ieiMedia will launch a journalism study-abroad program in Kyoto, Japan. Students will explore Kyoto’s culture, communities, and current issues while producing feature stories, profiles, and multimedia projects. The Program Coordinator will play a critical role in helping students connect with the city, identify compelling stories, and access local sources.
POSITION DESCRIPTION We are seeking a resourceful bilingual Program Coordinator to support the development and implementation of our Kyoto program. This person will act as a bridge between our journalism faculty and students and the Kyoto community, helping to ensure the success of the program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Program (Fall 2025-Spring 2026, a few hours per month): * Assist with program preparation and logistics (venue coordination, local contacts, and other arrangements). * Compile lists of community resources, local summer events and potential story ideas and sources * Identify and research providers for tours and activities (cooking lessons, visits to markets, walking tours, etc.) * Build relationships with cultural institutions, media organizations and individuals who could serve as sources or guides for student journalists.
During Program (mid-June to mid-July, 25–30 hours/week): * Mentor and guide student journalists in brainstorming and refining story topics. * Help arrange and facilitate interviews with local experts, residents, and officials. * Provide on-the-ground translation and interpretation support when needed; help find other bilingual people who can serve as interpreters * Assist with navigating Kyoto (transportation, cultural etiquette, insider knowledge). * Serve as a cultural and linguistic resource, ensuring smooth communication between students and the community. * Assist director in program logistics
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: * Fluency in both Japanese and English (speaking and writing). * Strong familiarity with Kyoto—its culture, neighborhoods, institutions, and people. * Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Creative and resourceful—able to help students uncover unique, authentic stories * Ability to work independently and as part of a small international team.
Preferred: * Experience in study abroad, tourism, and/or journalism. * Background working with students or young adults, ideally in an educational setting. Compensation Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should send a resume/CV, a cover letter (in English), and at least two English-speaking references to Rachele Kanigel, director, ieiMedia Kyoto program at rachele.kanigel@ieimedia.com. Type KYOTO PROGRAM COORDINATOR in the subject line. In your letter, please highlight your connection to Kyoto; your experience relevant to journalism, tourism or study abroad; and examples of how you can help students immerse themselves in the community and find compelling stories and sources.
