Glasgow 2014 Games News Service (GNS)
Glasgow 2014 Games News Service Infostrada s Games News Service (GNS) is inviting applications of interest from Communications, Journalism and Media students and alumni to become involved with our team at 2014 Commonwealth Games. Successful applicants will be offered the role of volunteer Flash Quote Reporter for the Games next year. Led by a project team of experienced media professionals, students will be mentored and supported throughout training and the Games.
Who is Infostrada Sports? The leading full service sports and media company, producing, distributing and publishing sports data and video content across multiple platforms We perform production, data, digital media, and event services Previous events include: Utrecht 2013 European Youth Olympic Festival Istanbul 2012 FINA World Swimming Championships (Short Course) New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games Beijing 2008 Olympic Games France 2007 Rugby World Cup Melbourne 2007 FINA World Championships Doha 2006 Asian Games Torino 2006 Olympic Games Athens 2004 Olympic Games Australia 2003 Rugby World Cup
What is the Games News Service (GNS)? 153 staff from across the globe, with experience from a wide-array of international events Produces Games news content including news articles, event previews and reviews, flash quotes and press conference highlights, as well as other content like statistics and bio information Consists of Editor-in-Chief, Chief Sub-Editors and Sub Editors (Central Editorial Team) with the venue teams comprising a Chief of Staff, a Sports Information Specialist, Reporters and volunteer Flash Quote Reporters
GNS Volunteer Roles 76 volunteers will be chosen by the GNS as flash quote reporters (FQRs) FQRs will be at event venues to interview athletes in the mixed zone and will attend press conferences to gather quotes FQRs will work with paid GNS staff at venues and assist in creating news pieces, daily preview and reviews, media comms and quotes of the day Shifts will be approximately 5-9 hours long, and volunteers will get (on average) 7-8 shifts GNS FQRs will have the same working conditions as all other Games volunteers
What we are looking for in GNS volunteers Communications, Journalism and Media students or alumni (Sports Studies students with the appropriate skills will also be considered) Ideal candidates will: Have high level communication skills Be self-motivated Volunteers must also be: Possess a journalistic mindset Understand the importance of working within a team Eligible to work in the UK Able to attend pre-event training sessions Flexible regarding their role and venue where they will be based
Volunteers will be provided with GNS uniforms Accreditation for event and media zone access Free travel from the transport hub to event venues A meal at their venue Supporting documentation and guidelines to assist their work Mentoring from experienced media professionals Formal recognition of GNS work
What do GNS volunteers get? Extensive training with experienced sports media professionals Online Face-to-face sessions Hands-on experience at local sporting events leading up to the games Valuable industry experience working at a high-profile international event Honing their journalistic skills Working alongside media professionals from across the globe
Infostrada Event Services An ongoing career opportunity 1299 people are currently in our database of contacts 432 people have worked for us at events 189 worked at two or more events 97 worked at three or more events 43 worked at five or more events A total of 66 languages We have a total of 57 citizenships among the staff list Youngest to work at an event - 19 Oldest to work at an event 67 138 who have worked with us at events were former interns