JOBS

INTERNSHIP @ RECRUITMENT OFFICE BERLIN

PLATOON.cultural development is an organization supporting an international network of about 4.000 professionals working within the creative industries.

we are currently offering an internship position for our recruiting department in order to:

- co-ordinate, moderate and participate in the development of the PLATOON.NETWORK
- structure the network database
- process data of new recruits
- support the helpdesk at the Recruitment Office
- schedule meetings and events
- manage web and printed content (blogging and online research)
- administrate social networks

applicants must have the following attributes:

- background in cultural management or a previous experience with networks affiliated to the creative industries - event management, artist management, talent scouting
- excellent communication skills
- computer literate: excel, adobe creative suite (at least basics)
- good written and spoken German and English - native english speakers would be preferred
- clear and structured workflow
- an understanding of networks and communities
- knowledge about subculture and Berlin's cultural scene
- good team player but also capable of working independently
- self-confident and charismatic
- naturally creative and with a good sense of humour

candidates should have completed their studies in one of the following subjects:

- cultural management
- communication management
- event management
- information management
- journalism

the position is to be filled by the end of March 2010.
interns will stay for 6 months with the option to keep their job on a longer term.

please direct all applications to our Recruitment Officer: recruiting@platoon.org


ANIMATOR / ILLUSTRATOR

we are seeking for a freelance animator / illustrator for an episode of animated political-satire
(approx. 7 clips/ 60 to 90 sec. each)

- you illustrate and animate pictures
- you have a unique style and you are interested in political topics
- you animate cut-off illustrations or you are a comic drawer animating characters
- you work in Berlin

please direct all applications to our Recruitment Officer: recruiting@platoon.org

POLITICAL COPYWRITER

referring to our political campaign unit we are urgently seeking for a freelance, native German speaking copywriter with a core-competence in political campaigning

- you are an expert in writing short and sweet text and slogans
- you have a strong interest in political affairs
- you improve through excellent communication and social skills
- you are able to provide experience in campaign and advertisment writing
- you are comfortable working under pressure
- you work in Berlin

please direct all applications to our Recruitment Officer: recruiting@platoon.org

ENGLISH EDITOR / TRANSLATOR

we are looking for a freelance native english speaking editor and translator - from German to English - for a video project:

- you have experience in writing text which get the message to the point
- creative use of language
- flexible time management
- you work in Berlin

please direct all applications to our Recruitment Officer: recruiting@platoon.org

Gene Serene @ Donnerstags-Bar

socks and shoes on feet, the air smells different – and Gene Serene’s electro punk will smash the place before the night’s closed in - hibernating and migrating.

not only the last Donnerstags-Bar before a cold and dirty winter – we all welcome Tom after almost 8 months pushing Kunsthalle in Seoul.

so, let’s drink the bar dry – rock the block – and party for the last time till the resurrection of underground drinking culture at Donnerstags-Bar next spring! check out our selected hot shots on flickr.

doors open at 9 pm till the last drop is gone!

MITTENDRIN by Marco Wilms @ PLATOON.BERLIN

while waiting in preparation for the 20th anniversary of the fall of the berlin wall, we thought to have a cosy movie night with you, just to give you a glimpse about how it was like back then, especially for all of you who missed the nineties here in Berlin and are still wondering about what the Berlin myth is actually all about...

ever heard about the legendary squat EIMER? -wiki-
and what about the early days of TACHELES back in 1990?

those were exciting times...

"the best time in life is when the old power is gone and the new one isnt there yet....."

starting from point zero - the fall of the berlin wall on 09.11.1989 - an euphoric bunch of chaotic jungsters started squatting empty houses in berlin-mitte. director Marco Wilms traces back 5 Utopians of those times, what happened to them, their dreams and projects.

a movie about exceptional charachters with as background a very unique historical circumstance.


DONNERSTAGS-BAR 29.10.09 - movie screening of:
"MITTENDRIN - BERLIN VORTEX" by Marco Wilms #3530.

with an introduction by Michael Zysk from Heldenfilm.


starting at 21:30 on the dot - who´s in is in...who´s out, well... has to wait outside.

FOR MEMBERS ONLY!!!

... dont forget to bring your DOGTAG!

DAILY MADNESS IN THE WORLD

many people came to listen gigi gianuzzi from trolleybooks last thursday at the PLATOON DONNERSTAGS-BAR.

































he presented several slideshows, samples of recent photography-books which are part of his publishing program. the most of us were deeply moved by the pictures. we all know about the world´s problems and we have all seen many publications about these topics. but these photographers show us in an unspectacular, almost unbearable normal view, the daily madness in the world.
























but if you think that this show left us only with a bitter taste of embarassement: then you´re mistaken.
no, it was a warm atmosphere among each other, with interesting talks.....and of course lots of drinks.










it was a profound, very good evening.

thank you gigi for coming again to PLATOON. we hope to see TROLLEYBOOKS on the shelves of Berlin´s bookstores sometime soon!

TROLLEYBOOKS @ PLATOON.BERLIN

THIS WEEK SPECIAL @ PLATOON DONNERSTAGS-BAR

as every thursday we are glad to invite you to our advanced drinking culture evening here at PLATOON.BERLIN

Gigi Giannuzzi #3244 will present a slideshow of the latest books published by TROLLEYBOOKS.


trolleybooks is a publishing house that is recognized for its diverse and often daring range of photography and art books, its high quality of production and design, and most of all for its commitment to the integrity of its publications. the impressive pictures reveal the blank truth in different parts of the world. they document social and political narratives, conflicts, and the humanitarian effects of war, with the belief that books have an innate power to act as cultural testaments to events in the world that should be seen, and not be forgotten.


back in april Gigi presented TROLLEYBOOKS for the opening of the KUNSTHALLE LIBRARY in Seoul.



SLIDESHOWS:

GENTLEMEN OF BACONGO
by Daniele Tamagni
this book provides a fascinating insight to the vibrant street style of the 'Sapeurs', the elegant and immaculately dressed dandies from the heart of the Congo.


OUR KIDS ARE GOING TO HELL
by Robin Maddock & Iain Sinclair
a portrait of an area and the inherent social interactions between youth, crime and the law, this book describes Hackney and east London, but also provides a commentary on a wider narrative familiar to all urban nocturnal clashes.


DAUGHTERS
by Margaret M. de Lange
beautiful award-winning black and white images of two daughters growing up by their mother. Now in their 20s, one daughter proudly writes the introduction to the book.




starting at about 10 pm
come along, bring your friends, don´t be late.





please bring your dogtag and friend (+1)
lost your dogtag? anytime during office hours (mon - fri, 11am – 8pm) you can renew your dogtag, or apply to join our international network.

THE MATCH

PLATOON VS. RAT
1 : 0

DONNERSTAGS BAR

like every thursday we are glad to invite you to our DONNERSTAGS BAR, an evening dedicated to advanced drinking culture and eclectic performances created by members of our PLATOON network.

for this occasion we´ll introduce you to our recruit Milu #3311 from K37, who will present the HotelBelieve House Band: Mikki Funk meets Dani California for an evening of interstellar sounds accompanied by her 4 personal dancing body workers.


like always - from 9pm till dawn


REMEMBER - entry is for members only +1
so dont forget to bring your DOGTAG!
and if you´ve lost it, come to visit us at our recruiting office

PECHA KUCHA VIDEO REPORT

finally, we´re able to present a short video report of the fabulous pecha kucha night here in PLATOON berlin. thanks again to all participants and to the police for not stopping by.

Pecha Kucha @ PLATOON.BERLIN from PLATOON on Vimeo.