Magazine: Fact Sheet The St. Gallen Symposium Magazine seeks ten European journalism students with excellent English to report on the St. Gallen Symposium from 3–9 May 2015. Participants will have the opportunity to write and report 3–5 bylined articles while working with experienced editors from the United States and Switzerland. Travel costs will be covered and participants will be housed with students of the University of St. Gallen. About us The St. Gallen Symposium (www.symposium.org) brings together about 600 decision-makers from business, politics, academia and society with 200 outstanding students and young talents from all over the world. The topic of next year’s 45th St. Gallen Symposium, which will be held from 7–8 May 2015, is “Proudly Small”. In past years, we have had the honour of welcoming distinguished personalities such as Dr Paul Achleitner, Deutsche Bank AG, Joseph S. Blatter, FIFA, Christine Lagarde, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr Kumi Naidoo, Greenpeace International, and H.E. Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore. The symposium is organised by the International Students’ Committee (ISC), an independent student initiative at the University of St. Gallen. Project Details The Magazine covers the most important aspects, stories and moments of the 45th St. Gallen Symposium: Sessions, interviews with prominent speakers and in-depth reports on discussed issues as well as behind-the-scenes features on the conference itself. In June, the Magazine will be sent to all symposium participants. Over five days, student participants will interview speakers and participants in order to report and write three to five bylined articles, due during or in the week immediately after the symposium. Experienced journalists from the United States and Switzerland will serve as editors and advisers. Participants will have the opportunity to interview decision-makers and gain insights into a worldleading conference as well as hands-on experience in magazine production. Over the course of the project, they will also add English-language work samples to their portfolios while networking and making contacts with journalists and young leaders from around the world. St. Gallen Symposium, P.O. Box 1045, 9001 St. Gallen, Switzerland Contact Ms Kornelia Huegli Responsible for Communication International Students’ Committee (ISC) [email protected] Phone +41 71 227 20 20 Requirements Ideal candidates should meet the following requirements: English proficiency (all articles will be written and submitted in English) Initiative and creativity Responsible work habits and ability to meet deadlines Enthusiasm for working in a team Experience in journalism (ideally in print media) A background in economics or politics is an advantage but not a requirement • • • • • • Timeframe The 45th St. Gallen Symposium will take place from 7–8 May 2015 on the campus of the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Members of the Magazine Team must be in St. Gallen from 3–9 May 2015. Articles will be due during or in the week immediately after the conference, with all work to be completed by 14 May 2015. Prior to the conference, participants should plan some time for preparation and research. Additionally, the concept and the content of the Magazine should be developed in collaboration with the members of the Magazine Team prior to the symposium. Therefore, it is important that they have some time to prepare in the months of March and April 2015. To Apply Please submit CV, in English (non-native speakers, please describe any English-language experience • aorone-page classes), 300-500 word statement, in English, explaining your background and interest in the project and • aanswers to the following questions: • “Proudly Small” has many different facets (symposium.org/topic). How would you approach • the subject in an innovative way for a print magazine (text, visuals, etc.)? Based on the • want to write.description of next year’s topic write a 2-3 sentence pitch for a story you might name and contact information of a reference (journalism professor or supervisor) who can speak •assabout your ability to work under pressure and as part of a team to Kornelia Huegli, [email protected], by 11 January 2015. Selected candidates will be informed in February. Supporting materials (published work in any language, letters of reference, etc.) are welcome but not required. St. Gallen Symposium, P.O. Box 1045, 9001 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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