JIB is looking for its viewers who live outside of Japan to participate as program monitors of JIB's designated television programs. To become a program monitor, please complete and submit the application form below by April 22, 2020 (14:00 UTC). Completion and submission of the application form shall not be construed to commit you to become a program monitor.
After the screening process, applicants will be informed of the result of their application via e-mail by May 13, 2020.

To apply, fill in the application form below with your information. Please note that you will be asked to submit a review (in English; 300 words and above required) about the following jibtv program:
At One with Nature -National Parks of Japan: Akan-Mashu in Winter

This episode of CATCH JAPAN is a good example of a magazine show that caters to not only the Japanese but to the international audience. Aside from the valuable and memorable content, jibtv continues to make the topics relevant to the times by featuring the developments on the cooking competition, the current redevelopment of Shibuya, the hidden gem called Ibaraki and the adventures of Dean around Japan. As always, Maxwell’s serious voice was contrasted by his very inviting personality, a good script, and ad-lib. The music and voice overs on each segment are very appropriate. In particular, this month’s J-Trip episode brought me to the places that it discussed because of the effective selection of sound effects, the calming voice of the presenter and the great editing!

Very well edited, great music and a wonderful topic. The content of the two short documentaries was very well scripted. It feels like you tried to answer a list of basic questions about them like: What’s their motivation? How they live? What’s their family like? What hobbies do they practice? And it worked! As a way to humanize research and science, this is a great example. It is so good that it can be used in schools to show kids how is the life of a researcher. The transition from the first half to the second half is clear, but it could be more obvious adding a small introduction before showing the first picture. It could be as short as saying: Now we are going to introduce you to the second winner of the award.... and then continue with the same clip as you did. It was a pleasure to watch this program.

Before viewing this program, I was not aware of just how endangered the Ainu culture had become. This program gave me enough of a glimpse into the world of the Ainu, that I could compare and contrast it with the indigenous cultures of my own country. I noticed many similarities, as well as some key differences, between the Ainu and the indigenous peoples of North America. I got the impression that a major goal of this program was to promote tourism to Shiranuka and other Ainu lands. I hope these efforts help to keep the tribe alive. I would encourage the Ainu to continue focusing their promotions on those two areas of the world, as the effort will likely bear more fruitful returns.

Program Monitor Guidelines

• Program monitors must be 18 years of age or older.
• Only one person per household is eligible to apply.

If selected as JIB’s Program Monitor

• You will watch and write a review for television programs designated by JIB for a one (1) year period starting June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021. JIB will give you an advanced notice regarding which programs to be watched and reviewed by you. At the end of the one (1) year period, JIB may request the extension of your monitoring term.
• You will be asked to submit a monitoring report of at least two (2) television programs each month during the one (1) year period.
• Within ten (10) days from the initial broadcast, you will write and submit a monitoring report containing comments and feedback about the program through the “Monitoring Webpage Link” sent before the program’s broadcast. Each report should be written in English, and is required to contain 300 words. JIB will edit all reports for punctuation and grammar.
• There is no monetary compensation for your reports, however, you will receive Amazon Gift Card as remuneration for each report.
• All monitoring reports once submitted to JIB will become the property of JIB. JIB may use any and all reports in full or excerpts.
• JIB may terminate the monitoring program at any time with notice.