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Description

Support with the concept, planning and realization of cross-media communication strategies and activities, such as:
-Development and implementation of PR strategy for the event
-Acquisition and negotiation of international TV coverage
-Acquisition of international journalists attending the event
-Managing international press inquiries
-Drafting press releases/articles and coordinating international distribution
-Writing and assembling press kits for international journalists
-Monitoring national and international media for clipping archives
-Handling event-time press logistics
-Independent guidance of projects

Highlights

Location: Punta Arenas, Region de Magallanes y Antarctica Chilena, Chile
Duration: flexible duration and year-round placing, minimum 3 months
Compensation: Partial board and lodging + 50.000 Chilean Pesos monthly

Nómadas Outdoor Services is the company created to direct and coordinate all aspects of the WENGER PATAGONIAN EXPEDITION RACE®. Besides organizing and executing this international sporting event, the organization offers additional services related to its exceptional location in Patagonia; including consultancy, logistical support management, as well as exclusive trips for corporate and VIP tourists all tailor-made ventures following the "Nómadas Outdoor Ethics". These have been praised by clients such as the Wildlife Conservation Society, National Geographic Television, Chilean Ministry of Agriculture and Tourism Authorities, as well as Henry Paulson (former U.S. Treasury Secretary and member of the International Monetary Fund).

Qualifications

Requirements:
The candidate should have the following professional skills:
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills in native language
-Intermediate Spanish written and oral skills
-Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)
-Should have knowledge of the media market of the native country and ideally of others, too

The applicant should have the following social and personal skills:
-Affinity towards sports, nature, conservation and adventure
-Have an outgoing, friendly and helpful attitude towards staff and clients
-Have a high degree of self-initiative and creativity
-Should work independently and be committed to quality of work
-Being result-oriented

Job/Intern Types

• Public Admin, Public Pol, Govt

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

none

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Grassroots Organization
• Public Speaking Coordination

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel to Chile

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Nomadas Outdoor Services / Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race's Mission Statement

The WENGER PATAGONIAN EXPEDITION RACE aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the natural resources that abounds in Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. We want to showcase to the world the unique and stunning beauty of the region and eventually educate individuals of the need to develop a sustainable eco tourism program.

Year Founded

2002