The National Press Photographers Association, Region 2 website reported that Judson Memorial Church is having a "New New Yorker Photo Competition." The association's website says, " Judson Memorial Church invites all photographers, amateur and professional, to participate in a competition that captures the modern immigrant experience in the New York City area. Subject matter should feature scenes relating to the everyday lives of individuals who have recently relocated to New York from another country. The competition is designed to create a greater awareness and appreciation of the experiences, challenges, and opportunities facing New York's new residents. Contest is open to professional and amateur photographers using any photo equipment. Employees and members of Judson Memorial Church are not eligible. Entries must be received by March 15, 2009." For more info visit:
New New Yorker Photo Competition, posted on National Press Photographers Association, Region 2 website:
http://www.nppa2.org/
New New Yorker Photo Competition, posted originally on Judson Memorial Church's website:
http://www.judson.org/new_new_yorker.html
Saturday, February 28, 2009
MSNBC Citizen Journalist Opportunities
MSNBC has a section of their website called Citizen Journalist. They actively seek ordinary people to submit their photos and video footage of news events witnessed first hand. This is a great opportunity for students and budding journalists to get a start in their career by looking for news events unfolding in their local area and being among the first to discover a major news story.
MSNBC's website says, "send us photographs and video! MSNBC is looking for your photos and video of news events. To tell your story through pictures -- moving and still -- that you've shot, just email your media to cj@msnbc.com. Please include captions and information about the videos and photos you send, along with your name and telephone number. You can also use your camera phone to send us photos and video while you're on the road."
Citizen Journalist Home Page:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6639760/
Info About Becoming a Citizen Journalist: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6348977/
MSNBC's website says, "send us photographs and video! MSNBC is looking for your photos and video of news events. To tell your story through pictures -- moving and still -- that you've shot, just email your media to cj@msnbc.com. Please include captions and information about the videos and photos you send, along with your name and telephone number. You can also use your camera phone to send us photos and video while you're on the road."
Citizen Journalist Home Page:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6639760/
Info About Becoming a Citizen Journalist: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6348977/
Increase Your Earning Power In A Bad Economy: Part 2 of 5 Part Series
Ideas to earn extra cash with skills from your hobby or academic major
In the poor economic climate, many students are scrambling to earn extra cash at every possible chance. Rather than relying solely on a minimum wage, part-time retail or fast food job, look within at your own skills and branch out by freelancing or creating your own mini-business. Here are some lists of academic majors and skills you may have and suggested activities to get your creative juices flowing, who knows one may even become your next pay-check opportunity.
Major: Photography, Photojournalism or Any Other Major
Skills: Photography, Photo Editing
Start, curate and maintain a fee based online photo gallery
Turn your images into postcards
Get an exhibition at a small indie gallery
Teach people basic photography skills
Photograph events, parties and/or weddings
Photograph properties for architects, property management companies and real estate agents
Organize and edit personal photos for friends and family
Create a fee based stock photo collection of your images
Take photos of products for small stores and boutiques
Become the official photographer for a band, artist, fashion designer or actor
In the poor economic climate, many students are scrambling to earn extra cash at every possible chance. Rather than relying solely on a minimum wage, part-time retail or fast food job, look within at your own skills and branch out by freelancing or creating your own mini-business. Here are some lists of academic majors and skills you may have and suggested activities to get your creative juices flowing, who knows one may even become your next pay-check opportunity.
Major: Photography, Photojournalism or Any Other Major
Skills: Photography, Photo Editing
Start, curate and maintain a fee based online photo gallery
Turn your images into postcards
Get an exhibition at a small indie gallery
Teach people basic photography skills
Photograph events, parties and/or weddings
Photograph properties for architects, property management companies and real estate agents
Organize and edit personal photos for friends and family
Create a fee based stock photo collection of your images
Take photos of products for small stores and boutiques
Become the official photographer for a band, artist, fashion designer or actor
Friday, February 27, 2009
Increase Your Earning Power In A Bad Economy: Part 1 of 5 Part Series
Ideas to earn extra cash with skills from your hobby or academic major
In the poor economic climate, many students are scrambling to earn extra cash at every possible chance. Rather than relying solely on a minimum wage, part-time retail or fast food job, look within at your own skills and branch out by freelancing or creating your own mini-business. Here are some lists of academic majors and skills you may have and suggested activities to get your creative juices flowing, who knows one may even become your next pay-check opportunity.
Major: Graphic (Digital) Design, Fine Arts
Skills: Illustration, Painting, Web Design
Become a face painter
Become a make-up artist
Create websites for start-up businesses
Create custom murals
Illustrate t-shirts and other merchandise
Design logos, brochures and other materials for businesses
Create banner ads for websites
In the poor economic climate, many students are scrambling to earn extra cash at every possible chance. Rather than relying solely on a minimum wage, part-time retail or fast food job, look within at your own skills and branch out by freelancing or creating your own mini-business. Here are some lists of academic majors and skills you may have and suggested activities to get your creative juices flowing, who knows one may even become your next pay-check opportunity.
Major: Graphic (Digital) Design, Fine Arts
Skills: Illustration, Painting, Web Design
Become a street artist and illustrate portraits for people
Become a face painter
Become a make-up artist
Create websites for start-up businesses
Create custom murals
Illustrate t-shirts and other merchandise
Design logos, brochures and other materials for businesses
Create banner ads for websites
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Media Fellowship International
Media Fellowship International reaches out to media and entertainment professionals for Christ. Their website states that their mission is to, "reach media and entertainment professionals worldwide for Christ." Their vision: "MFI ministers among media and entertainment professionals in key arts and media cities worldwide who are seeking a safe spiritual haven, transforming them into Christian leaders who serve, challenge and influence." Their goals: "MFI's goal is to: encourage, equip and energize individuals to live for Christ. Expand the international network of Christians in the media. Encourage interpersonal relationships where Christians can learn how to incorporate their faith into the workplace. Provide information, education and training to improve professional competencies based on Biblical principles. Provide a platform from which Christians in the media may communicate their faith."
Media Fellowship International
http://www.mediafellowship.org/nmission.htm
Media Fellowship International
http://www.mediafellowship.org/nmission.htm
Newhouse Graduate Fellowship and Apprenticeship in Newspaper Journalism for Minorities at Syracuse University
The Newhouse Graduate Fellowship and Apprenticeship in Newspaper Journalism for Minorities
at Syracuse University located in Syracuse, New York offers an extensive career building program to help minority students gain an edge in the world of journalism. This year's February 1 deadline has passed.
According to their website they are "seeking students with outstanding qualifications and the potential to make significant contributions to the field of newspaper journalism. It also seeks to increase the number of minority journalists in the country. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and member of an under-represented group: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or Asian, have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a field other than journalism, have and undergraduate GPA of B or better. The winner gets free tuition for master’s level study in newspaper journalism at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Also, he will receive part-time reporting and editing student internships during graduate school, $1,100 monthly stipend, health insurance coverage, moving expenses, travel expenses, academic expenses and a full-time paid professional internship after graduation for one year as a reporter at the Newhouse Paper."
Newhouse Graduate Fellowship and Apprenticeship in Newspaper Journalism for Minorities
http://newhouse.syr.edu/prospective/grad/newhouseFellowship
at Syracuse University located in Syracuse, New York offers an extensive career building program to help minority students gain an edge in the world of journalism. This year's February 1 deadline has passed.
According to their website they are "seeking students with outstanding qualifications and the potential to make significant contributions to the field of newspaper journalism. It also seeks to increase the number of minority journalists in the country. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and member of an under-represented group: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or Asian, have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a field other than journalism, have and undergraduate GPA of B or better. The winner gets free tuition for master’s level study in newspaper journalism at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Also, he will receive part-time reporting and editing student internships during graduate school, $1,100 monthly stipend, health insurance coverage, moving expenses, travel expenses, academic expenses and a full-time paid professional internship after graduation for one year as a reporter at the Newhouse Paper."
Newhouse Graduate Fellowship and Apprenticeship in Newspaper Journalism for Minorities
http://newhouse.syr.edu/prospective/grad/newhouseFellowship
Monday, February 23, 2009
Organizations That Help Women in Communication Arts
There are countless resources for women in diverse areas of communication arts, here are a few organizations that cater to the unique needs of women in the industry.
Association for Women in Communications (WOMCOM)
This organization supports the professional growth and success of its members in the following industries: print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, multi-media design, and photography. Resources include a job board, mentor program, national conferences, recognition of professional excellence awards and national association chapters. They have professional chapters in Rochester and Westchester/Fairfield, NY and Northern New Jersey and student chapters at Cornell University, Hofstra University and Syracuse University to name a few.
Association for Women in Communications (WOMCOM) Homepage
http://www.womcom.org
WOMCOM New York/New Jersey Professional Chapters Page http://www.womcom.org/about_us/professional_chapters.asp#N
WOMCOM New York Student Chapters Page
http://www.womcom.org/about_us/student_chapters.asp
Women Make Movies
According to its website the organization was, "established in 1972 to address the under representation and misrepresentation of women in the media industry, Women Make Movies is a multicultural, multiracial, non-profit media arts organization which facilitates the production, promotion, distribution and exhibition of independent films and videotapes by and about women."
Women Make Movies (WMM) Homepage
http://www.wmm.com/
Association for Women in Communications (WOMCOM)
This organization supports the professional growth and success of its members in the following industries: print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, multi-media design, and photography. Resources include a job board, mentor program, national conferences, recognition of professional excellence awards and national association chapters. They have professional chapters in Rochester and Westchester/Fairfield, NY and Northern New Jersey and student chapters at Cornell University, Hofstra University and Syracuse University to name a few.
Association for Women in Communications (WOMCOM) Homepage
http://www.womcom.org
WOMCOM New York/New Jersey Professional Chapters Page http://www.womcom.org/about_us/professional_chapters.asp#N
WOMCOM New York Student Chapters Page
http://www.womcom.org/about_us/student_chapters.asp
Women Make Movies
According to its website the organization was, "established in 1972 to address the under representation and misrepresentation of women in the media industry, Women Make Movies is a multicultural, multiracial, non-profit media arts organization which facilitates the production, promotion, distribution and exhibition of independent films and videotapes by and about women."
Women Make Movies (WMM) Homepage
http://www.wmm.com/
IndependentFilm.com
Independentfilm.com features news from the film festival circuit, indie movie reviews, new film equipment technology info and a resources section.
Independent Film Homepage
http://www.independentfilm.com/
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Organizations That Support Women in Diverse Communication Arts Fields
Here is a list of organizations that help women in various areas of communication arts succeed and grow in their craft.
Women in Film (Lon Angeles)
www.wif.org
New York Women in Film and Television
www.nywift.org
Women in Film and Video of Washington D.C.
www.wifv.org
Women in Film (Seattle)
www.womeninfilm-seattle.org
Women in Film GM (Sponsored by General Motors)
www.women-in-film.com
Reel Women
www.reelwomen.org
Women in Film (Lon Angeles)
www.wif.org
New York Women in Film and Television
www.nywift.org
Women in Film and Video of Washington D.C.
www.wifv.org
Women in Film (Seattle)
www.womeninfilm-seattle.org
Women in Film GM (Sponsored by General Motors)
www.women-in-film.com
Reel Women
www.reelwomen.org
Women's Media Center
Women in Media and News
www.wimnonline.org
Girls, women media project
Women, action and the media
Arab women active in arts and media
The Women's International Media Group
International Women's Media Foundation
Media Awareness Network
www.media-awareness.ca/english/index.cfm
Women's Institute for Freedom of the Press
Ground Spark
Journalism and Women Symposium
Women in Digital Journalism
Women in Journalism
American Women in Radio and TV
McCormick Foundation New Media Women Entrepreneurs www.newmediawomen.org
Women's News Media
The Adrienne Shelly Foundation: Supporting women filmmakers www.adrienneshellyfoundation.org
Women Make Movies
www.wmm.com
The Association for Women in Communications
www.womcom.org
New York Women In Communications
Advertising Women of New York
Washington Women In Public Relations
The International Association of Women In Radio and Television
www.iawrt.org
American Women In Radio and Television
Seattle Writergrrls
Saturday, February 21, 2009
The Poynter Institute: Educates Students in the Craft of Journalism
The Poynter Institute is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to take their journalistic skills to the next level of excellence.
Their website says, "the Poynter Institute is a school for journalists, future journalists and teachers of journalism. We cover the range of skills journalists need in the digital age. From individual coaching and in-person seminars, to online courses, webinars and publications, we deliver training that fits your schedule and meets your needs."
Their website says, "the Poynter Institute is a school for journalists, future journalists and teachers of journalism. We cover the range of skills journalists need in the digital age. From individual coaching and in-person seminars, to online courses, webinars and publications, we deliver training that fits your schedule and meets your needs."
Poynter Institute Training Programs Page
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies
The Association of Alternative Newsweeklies not only is a professional trade organization for publications to join but it also offers programs to help journalists start out their careers at alternative weekly papers. One such program is their diversity grant program.
According to the association's website, "The AAN Diversity Grant Program was instituted in 2001 to help papers add diversity to their newsrooms and to encourage minority journalists to start their careers at alternative newsweeklies. This program awards up to four grants of $1,250 annually." And the other is the Academy for Alternative Journalism, "held in conjunction with the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, is a residential summer program designed to train and recruit minority journalists to work at AAN papers. Through classroom instruction by Medill faculty and guest lectures by professionals from the alternative press, Academy students focus on long-form journalism and literary techniques that are the signature of most alternative weeklies. The 2009 Academy for Alternative Journalism will run from June 21 to Aug. 16. All participants will receive a $3,000 stipend as well as allowances for travel and housing. The application deadline for 2009 has passed." In addition, they also have their Alternative Journalism Writers Workshop that is, "designed for alternative newsweekly writers and reporters. Instructors address alternative approaches to news and arts coverage and provide training in investigative and narrative techniques. The workshop is held at the Medill School of Journalism on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, Ill."
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies Homepage
http://www.aan.org/alternative/Aan/index
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies Academy for Alternative Journalism Page
http://aan.org/alternative/Aan/ViewPage?oid=oid%3A130688
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies Alternative Journalism Writers Workshop Page
http://aan.org/alternative/Aan/ViewPage?oid=oid%3A503590
According to the association's website, "The AAN Diversity Grant Program was instituted in 2001 to help papers add diversity to their newsrooms and to encourage minority journalists to start their careers at alternative newsweeklies. This program awards up to four grants of $1,250 annually." And the other is the Academy for Alternative Journalism, "held in conjunction with the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, is a residential summer program designed to train and recruit minority journalists to work at AAN papers. Through classroom instruction by Medill faculty and guest lectures by professionals from the alternative press, Academy students focus on long-form journalism and literary techniques that are the signature of most alternative weeklies. The 2009 Academy for Alternative Journalism will run from June 21 to Aug. 16. All participants will receive a $3,000 stipend as well as allowances for travel and housing. The application deadline for 2009 has passed." In addition, they also have their Alternative Journalism Writers Workshop that is, "designed for alternative newsweekly writers and reporters. Instructors address alternative approaches to news and arts coverage and provide training in investigative and narrative techniques. The workshop is held at the Medill School of Journalism on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, Ill."
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies Homepage
http://www.aan.org/alternative/Aan/index
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies Academy for Alternative Journalism Page
http://aan.org/alternative/Aan/ViewPage?oid=oid%3A130688
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies Alternative Journalism Writers Workshop Page
http://aan.org/alternative/Aan/ViewPage?oid=oid%3A503590
Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009
Cut & Paste is a company that puts on digital design tournaments all over the country and all over the world, from NYC to LA and London to Tokyo, they have creative talent in the digital design industry covered. The talented artists completing specialize in 2D, 3D and Motion Design. They set up these events as a way to showcase talent and provide a way for people to see talented graphic designers in action. The participants design their digital masterpieces live in front of an audience on a platform with computers. In short, these tournaments are a good place to see and be seen, to network and meet the next up and coming digital designers and to further bring together the design community. Be sure to catch the Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009, in NYC on March 21.
Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009 Page
http://www.cutandpaste.com/events/2009/mar/21/newyork-2009
Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009 2D Design Competition Page
http://www.cutandpaste.com/tours/program/format/2d-design
Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009 3D Design Competition Page
http://www.cutandpaste.com/tours/program/format/3d-design
Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009 Motion Graphics Competition Page
http://www.cutandpaste.com/tours/program/format/motion-graphics
Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009 Page
http://www.cutandpaste.com/events/2009/mar/21/newyork-2009
Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009 2D Design Competition Page
http://www.cutandpaste.com/tours/program/format/2d-design
Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009 3D Design Competition Page
http://www.cutandpaste.com/tours/program/format/3d-design
Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009 Motion Graphics Competition Page
http://www.cutandpaste.com/tours/program/format/motion-graphics
Random House Associates Program
Book publishing giant Random House has a specialized one year, entry-level training program called the Associates Program. The training program introduces college graduates to the many departments that Random House has. Trainees rotate from one department to the next and learn about the functions of each and also get participate in lunch time seminars where they listen to speakers who are at the top of their game at Random House. When the program is finished the trainee is able to apply to an area of Random House that they have an interest in.
For more info, check out their program FAQ page to find out about requirements and how to apply.
Random House Associates Program Page
http://careers.randomhouse.com/Entry-Level/Associates-Program.html
Random House Associates Program Frequently Asked Questions Page
http://careers.randomhouse.com/Entry-Level/Associates-Program/Program-FAQ.html
For more info, check out their program FAQ page to find out about requirements and how to apply.
Random House Associates Program Page
http://careers.randomhouse.com/Entry-Level/Associates-Program.html
Random House Associates Program Frequently Asked Questions Page
http://careers.randomhouse.com/Entry-Level/Associates-Program/Program-FAQ.html
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Current TV Internships
Current TV, it reminds me of something similar to PBS but in a hip, 21st century, MTV-esque kind of way. The channel is amazing in that its content is almost entirely created by viewers who are up and coming producers and film makers. Its a novel way to give much lesser known creative people a voice and a platform to show whats going on in the world through their eyes. The channel's operations are based in LA and below are links to some of the internship programs that they offer.
Music Department Internship - Spring 2009
Spring 2009 Internships
Vanguard Journalism Internship - Spring 2009
Infomania Internship- Spring 2009
Current Fix Internship - Spring 2009
Programming Internship- Winter/Spring 2009
The Rotten Tomatoes Show Internship- Spring 2009
Music Department Internship - Spring 2009
Spring 2009 Internships
Vanguard Journalism Internship - Spring 2009
Infomania Internship- Spring 2009
Current Fix Internship - Spring 2009
Programming Internship- Winter/Spring 2009
The Rotten Tomatoes Show Internship- Spring 2009
Media That Matters Film Festival
Media That Matters Film Festival is a film festival that features "short films that inspire action" according to their website. Their website further explains, "The Media That Matters Film Festival is the premier showcase for short films on the most important topics of the day. Local and global, online and in communities around the world, Media That Matters engages diverse audiences and inspires them to take action. From gay rights to global warming, the jury-selected collection represents the work of a diverse group of independent filmmakers, many of whom are under 21. The films are equally diverse in style and content, with documentaries, music videos, animations, experimental work and everything else in between. What all the films have in common is that they spark debate and action in 12 minutes or less."
Media That Matters Film Festival
http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org
Media That Matters Film Festival
http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org
Drew Barrymore's Production Company: Flower Films- A Beautiful Place to Work
Drew Barrymore was the cover girl on the April 2008 issue of Domino Magazine (the soon to be defunct publication that always featured a chic, cute mix of home decor and practical lifestyle articles). Inside the magazine they featured the office of Drew's production company, Flower Films. It was beautifully decorated! This is the kind of stylish place that any lady would want to live in. I thought to myself it would be nice to work their just because of the fantastic decor, the kitchen (serene green and blue) and the powder room (bright cheery sunshine yellow and cream) were the most colorful common spaces. That was the nicest production company office space I've seen.
Links to Flower Films Office Photos, Drew's Office
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/04/drew_barrymore_office
The Kitchen
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/04/drew_barrymore_office?slide=10
The Powder Room
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/04/drew_barrymore_office?slide=11
Links to Flower Films Office Photos, Drew's Office
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/04/drew_barrymore_office
The Kitchen
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/04/drew_barrymore_office?slide=10
The Powder Room
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/04/drew_barrymore_office?slide=11
Local Fox 5 News Training Program in New York City
Fox 5 News in New York City has a six month training program for aspiring news station workers. From news gatherers to creative services they have a spot for everyone with varying interests. Below is a quote and program information from their website.
"FOX Television Stations, FOX 5/WNYW and MY 9/WWOR offers a hands on six month training program for College Graduates interested in obtaining valuable experience in the various fields of Television Broadcasting. This training program requires no previous broadcast
work experience, thereby, when the six-months training period is completed, the goal is to provide the trainee with the prerequisite skills to acquire an entry-level position in the broadcasting field. We request that anyone interested in applying for the training program
should send a resume and cover letter indicating a preference for any of the areas listed below to the above address."
The Six Month Training Program is offered in the following departments:
Programming
Production/Engineering
Sales
Traffic
Newsroom
News Library/Research
“Good Day New York”
Finance/Accounting
Creative Service/Promotions
Human Resources
The Training Program offers:
Hands-on training with experts in the various fields of broadcasting;
Access to staff employment opportunities pending availability and
qualifications; Six months of employment which includes a full work
week of 37 ½ hours at a pay rate of $7.15 per hour.
TRAINING PROGRAM FOX 5 WNYW / MY 9 WWOR
Human Resources Department Training Program
205 East 67th Street
New York, NY 10065
Training Program Information Page
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/about_us/work_for_us/Job_Opportunities_At_Fox_5
"FOX Television Stations, FOX 5/WNYW and MY 9/WWOR offers a hands on six month training program for College Graduates interested in obtaining valuable experience in the various fields of Television Broadcasting. This training program requires no previous broadcast
work experience, thereby, when the six-months training period is completed, the goal is to provide the trainee with the prerequisite skills to acquire an entry-level position in the broadcasting field. We request that anyone interested in applying for the training program
should send a resume and cover letter indicating a preference for any of the areas listed below to the above address."
The Six Month Training Program is offered in the following departments:
Programming
Production/Engineering
Sales
Traffic
Newsroom
News Library/Research
“Good Day New York”
Finance/Accounting
Creative Service/Promotions
Human Resources
The Training Program offers:
Hands-on training with experts in the various fields of broadcasting;
Access to staff employment opportunities pending availability and
qualifications; Six months of employment which includes a full work
week of 37 ½ hours at a pay rate of $7.15 per hour.
TRAINING PROGRAM FOX 5 WNYW / MY 9 WWOR
Human Resources Department Training Program
205 East 67th Street
New York, NY 10065
Training Program Information Page
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/about_us/work_for_us/Job_Opportunities_At_Fox_5
NBC Universal Careers Portal
NBC Universal Careers is the ultimate portal for employment at that network, there you will find the main job search engine, a list of the various internship programs and their early career programs as well.
Job Search Engine (mostly General Electric jobs, they own NBC)
https://xjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_home.asp?partnerid=54&siteid=5346
Universal Studios Hollywood & Universal Orlando Resort Jobs
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/search/parks_resorts
Below are links to internships and early career programs at NBC.
Internships:
EAST & WEST COAST
LOCAL TV STATIONS
CABLE NEWS NETWORKS
EMMA BOWEN FOUNDATION
Early Career Programs:
PAGE PROGRAM
ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATES PROGRAM
NEWS ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
UNIVERSAL PICTURES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
COMMERCIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
TALENT DIVERSITY INITIATIVE
DIVERSITY INITIATIVE FOR WRITERS
TALLER TELEMUNDO
WRITERS ON THE VERGE
GE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS (Link is broken on the GE website)
NBC NEWS/NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY, SCHOOL OF BROADCAST JOURNALISM
Job Search Engine (mostly General Electric jobs, they own NBC)
https://xjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_home.asp?partnerid=54&siteid=5346
Universal Studios Hollywood & Universal Orlando Resort Jobs
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/search/parks_resorts
Below are links to internships and early career programs at NBC.
Internships:
EAST & WEST COAST
LOCAL TV STATIONS
CABLE NEWS NETWORKS
EMMA BOWEN FOUNDATION
Early Career Programs:
PAGE PROGRAM
ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATES PROGRAM
NEWS ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
UNIVERSAL PICTURES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
COMMERCIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
TALENT DIVERSITY INITIATIVE
DIVERSITY INITIATIVE FOR WRITERS
TALLER TELEMUNDO
WRITERS ON THE VERGE
GE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS (Link is broken on the GE website)
NBC NEWS/NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY, SCHOOL OF BROADCAST JOURNALISM
NBC Universal East & West Coast Internships
NBC Universal is one of the major TV networks with many channels in its portfolio of holdings. Among these holdings are a treasure trove of internship possibilities that are just waiting for students. Two of the many internship programs they have include their East Coast and West Coast programs. (As of today their website says that they are currently hiring for summer internships.) Apply soon before they are filled!
The East Coast internships are located in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in the following areas:
News & Journalism
Production & Entertainment
Sports & Olympics
Advertising & Promotions
Graphic Arts/Digital Media /iVillage
Sales & Marketing
Corporate (Finance, HR, Publicity etc.)
NBC Universal East Coast Internship Program Info Page
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/internships/coasts.shtml
Their West Coast internships are in Universal City and Burbank, California in the following areas:
Broadcast & Journalism
Marketing
Publicity
Digital Media & Technology
Corporate Internships (HR, Finance, Legal, etc.)
Fine Arts & Graphic Arts
Telemundo & Mun2 (Spanish Language networks)
TV Production, Development, & Programming
Film Production & Development
Focus Features/Rogue Pictures
NBC Universal: West Coast Internship Program Info Page
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/internships/coasts.shtml
The East Coast internships are located in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in the following areas:
News & Journalism
Production & Entertainment
Sports & Olympics
Advertising & Promotions
Graphic Arts/Digital Media /iVillage
Sales & Marketing
Corporate (Finance, HR, Publicity etc.)
NBC Universal East Coast Internship Program Info Page
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/internships/coasts.shtml
Their West Coast internships are in Universal City and Burbank, California in the following areas:
Broadcast & Journalism
Marketing
Publicity
Digital Media & Technology
Corporate Internships (HR, Finance, Legal, etc.)
Fine Arts & Graphic Arts
Telemundo & Mun2 (Spanish Language networks)
TV Production, Development, & Programming
Film Production & Development
Focus Features/Rogue Pictures
NBC Universal: West Coast Internship Program Info Page
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/internships/coasts.shtml
Monday, February 16, 2009
Specialized Professional Organizations: Writers/Editors
There are literally hundreds, maybe thousands of different writing specialties to cater to every niche under the sun. Accordingly there are professional organizations to fill the career needs of these niche writers, below is just a sampling of the different groups to join and excepts from their websites explaining their offerings.
The North American Association of Travel & Lifestyle Writers
"Membership in TravelJourno is open to working professional travel, wine and food journalists, photographers, and broadcasters. Our membership also extends to publishers and editors of consumer and trade publication, book authors and freelancers. Affiliate membership is open to public relations personnel who represent clients in the wine, food, hotel, resort, cruise and airline industries."
New York Financial Writers' Association
"The New York Financial Writers Association is the nation's oldest organization devoted to business and financial journalism. Since its founding in 1938, hundreds of journalists from news organizations in every facet of media, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, wire services, online website services, and other new media have enjoyed the benefits and camaraderie of membership."
New York State Sports Writers Association
"Founded in 1967, the New York State Sportswriters Association has long been regarded as an authoritative voice and the leading source of information about scholastic athletics. Begun by sportswriters Larry Serrell of the Schenectady Gazette and Chuck Korbar of the Buffalo Evening News, NYSSWA membership grew from a mere 12 in 1967 to 246 in 1971. Larry died in 1983 and Chuck passed away in 1998, but they built the foundation of an organization that includes more than 300 reporters, coaches, administrators and assorted fanatics who receive 50 annual issues of the newsletter. Our membership includes prep writers and editors from virtually every newspaper in New York -- many of whom contribute countless hours compiling rankings information and statistics -- as well as a number of other media outlets and college coaches from across the country."
National Sportscasters & Sports Writers Association and Hall of Fame
"The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association and Hall of Fame is the only organization dedicated to the crafts of sportscasting and sportswriting in the United States. Our more than 700 members are the most accomplished and talented sports media in the industry covering professional, collegiate and amateur sports both in the U.S. and abroad."
Association of Food Journalists
"The Association of Food Journalists, Inc., is a networking system especially created for journalists who devote most of their working time to planning and writing food copy for news media worldwide. AFJ's primary goal is to encourage communication among food journalists. In addition, AFJ tries to increase members' knowledge of food and to sharpen their writing, design and broadcast skills. The group also strives to foster professional standards among its members and other members of the media."
The North American Association of Travel & Lifestyle Writers
"Membership in TravelJourno is open to working professional travel, wine and food journalists, photographers, and broadcasters. Our membership also extends to publishers and editors of consumer and trade publication, book authors and freelancers. Affiliate membership is open to public relations personnel who represent clients in the wine, food, hotel, resort, cruise and airline industries."
New York Financial Writers' Association
"The New York Financial Writers Association is the nation's oldest organization devoted to business and financial journalism. Since its founding in 1938, hundreds of journalists from news organizations in every facet of media, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, wire services, online website services, and other new media have enjoyed the benefits and camaraderie of membership."
New York State Sports Writers Association
"Founded in 1967, the New York State Sportswriters Association has long been regarded as an authoritative voice and the leading source of information about scholastic athletics. Begun by sportswriters Larry Serrell of the Schenectady Gazette and Chuck Korbar of the Buffalo Evening News, NYSSWA membership grew from a mere 12 in 1967 to 246 in 1971. Larry died in 1983 and Chuck passed away in 1998, but they built the foundation of an organization that includes more than 300 reporters, coaches, administrators and assorted fanatics who receive 50 annual issues of the newsletter. Our membership includes prep writers and editors from virtually every newspaper in New York -- many of whom contribute countless hours compiling rankings information and statistics -- as well as a number of other media outlets and college coaches from across the country."
National Sportscasters & Sports Writers Association and Hall of Fame
"The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association and Hall of Fame is the only organization dedicated to the crafts of sportscasting and sportswriting in the United States. Our more than 700 members are the most accomplished and talented sports media in the industry covering professional, collegiate and amateur sports both in the U.S. and abroad."
Association of Food Journalists
"The Association of Food Journalists, Inc., is a networking system especially created for journalists who devote most of their working time to planning and writing food copy for news media worldwide. AFJ's primary goal is to encourage communication among food journalists. In addition, AFJ tries to increase members' knowledge of food and to sharpen their writing, design and broadcast skills. The group also strives to foster professional standards among its members and other members of the media."
American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors
"The American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors is an organization of editors from the United States and Canada dedicated to the quality of features in newspapers and the craft of feature writing. AASFE supports its membership with an annual conference, a writing contest, an annual magazine and a Web site."
Editorial Rate Guidelines For Freelancers
The Editorial Freelancers Association's website summed up beautifully the fair market editorial rates for freelancers, which is just a set of basic pricing guidelines for which freelancers may charge clients or employers may pay freelancers. Of course rate may vary but its a good frame work to build reasonable rates. Below is their take on rates.
"Common editorial rates —regardless of whether a project is flat rate or hourly— tend to fall within the ranges indicated below. These should be used only as a rough guideline; rates vary considerably depending on the nature of the work, the time frame of the assignment, the degree of special expertise required, and other factors. The industry standard for a manuscript page, however, is a firm 250 words."
Type of Work
Estimated Pace
Range of Fees
Copy Editing, basic
5–10 ms pgs/hr
$25–40/hr
Copy Editing, heavy
2–5 ms pgs/hr
$35–50/hr
Substantive Line editing
1–6 ms pgs/hr
$40–65/hr
Developmental Editing
1–5 pgs/hr
$50–80/hr
Layout Newsletters
1–4 pgs/hr
$40–70/prn pg
Layout Books
6–10 pgs/hr
$45–85/hr
Indexing
8–20 prn pgs/hr
$35–65/hour$3.50–12/indexable prn pg
Project Management
NA
$9.00–20.00/prn pg $40–70/hr
Proofreading
5–10 ms pgs/hr
$25–35/hr
Researching
NA
$25-50/hr
Translating
300–500 wds/hr
20-50¢/wd
Writing
1–3 ms pgs/hr
$50–100/hr $1–$2/wd
Transcribing
variable
$3–$5/pg
NOTE: ms = manuscript, prn = printed, pg = page, hr = hour, wd = word
Updated: September 2008
"Common editorial rates —regardless of whether a project is flat rate or hourly— tend to fall within the ranges indicated below. These should be used only as a rough guideline; rates vary considerably depending on the nature of the work, the time frame of the assignment, the degree of special expertise required, and other factors. The industry standard for a manuscript page, however, is a firm 250 words."
Type of Work
Estimated Pace
Range of Fees
Copy Editing, basic
5–10 ms pgs/hr
$25–40/hr
Copy Editing, heavy
2–5 ms pgs/hr
$35–50/hr
Substantive Line editing
1–6 ms pgs/hr
$40–65/hr
Developmental Editing
1–5 pgs/hr
$50–80/hr
Layout Newsletters
1–4 pgs/hr
$40–70/prn pg
Layout Books
6–10 pgs/hr
$45–85/hr
Indexing
8–20 prn pgs/hr
$35–65/hour$3.50–12/indexable prn pg
Project Management
NA
$9.00–20.00/prn pg $40–70/hr
Proofreading
5–10 ms pgs/hr
$25–35/hr
Researching
NA
$25-50/hr
Translating
300–500 wds/hr
20-50¢/wd
Writing
1–3 ms pgs/hr
$50–100/hr $1–$2/wd
Transcribing
variable
$3–$5/pg
NOTE: ms = manuscript, prn = printed, pg = page, hr = hour, wd = word
Updated: September 2008
Writer's Resources
Writers need all the help they can get to perfect their craft in order for them to stay competitive. Here are five resources that will expertly help writers take their skills to the next level.
New York Writer's Workshop
"New York Writers Workshop is an alliance of experienced, professional writers of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, plays and screenplays who live and teach in New York City. Our mission is to serve a growing community of aspiring writers with workshops that teach craft, foster creativity, and enable writers, no matter their background or experience, to achieve their full writing potential," their website said.
NY Writer's Coalition
Their website says, "NY Writers Coalition Inc. (NYWC) provides free and low-cost creative writing workshops throughout New York City for people from groups that have been historically deprived of voice in our society."
NYC Pitch & Shop Conference
According to their website, "This writer conference event promotes aspiring authors writing in the genres of commercial and literary fiction, serious and light women's fiction, historical fiction, mystery/thriller and detective, high-concept young adult, as well as memoir and narrative nonfiction.
Gotham Writers' Workshop
The summary on the website explains, "Gotham Writers' Workshop is the leading private creative writing school in New York City and online. Professional writers present workshops in more than a dozen forms of writing. The school’s interactive online classes, selected as “Best of the Web” by Forbes, have attracted thousands of aspiring writers from across the United States and more than one hundred countries."
The Village Quill: A New York Writer's Loft
"A writer's loft and art galley in the heart of Tribeca, The Village Quill has been a haven for creativity for almost four years, providing workspace for both emerging and established writers and a showcase for artists. Located in one of Manhattan's most coveted neighborhoods, The Village Quill seeks to foster the literary success of its members while offering a creative forum for professionals of all genres," according to their website.
New York Writer's Workshop
"New York Writers Workshop is an alliance of experienced, professional writers of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, plays and screenplays who live and teach in New York City. Our mission is to serve a growing community of aspiring writers with workshops that teach craft, foster creativity, and enable writers, no matter their background or experience, to achieve their full writing potential," their website said.
NY Writer's Coalition
Their website says, "NY Writers Coalition Inc. (NYWC) provides free and low-cost creative writing workshops throughout New York City for people from groups that have been historically deprived of voice in our society."
NYC Pitch & Shop Conference
According to their website, "This writer conference event promotes aspiring authors writing in the genres of commercial and literary fiction, serious and light women's fiction, historical fiction, mystery/thriller and detective, high-concept young adult, as well as memoir and narrative nonfiction.
Gotham Writers' Workshop
The summary on the website explains, "Gotham Writers' Workshop is the leading private creative writing school in New York City and online. Professional writers present workshops in more than a dozen forms of writing. The school’s interactive online classes, selected as “Best of the Web” by Forbes, have attracted thousands of aspiring writers from across the United States and more than one hundred countries."
The Village Quill: A New York Writer's Loft
"A writer's loft and art galley in the heart of Tribeca, The Village Quill has been a haven for creativity for almost four years, providing workspace for both emerging and established writers and a showcase for artists. Located in one of Manhattan's most coveted neighborhoods, The Village Quill seeks to foster the literary success of its members while offering a creative forum for professionals of all genres," according to their website.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Editorial Freelancer's Association
The Editorial Freelancers Association is the ultimate professional group for freelancers of all kinds in the editorial industry.
Their website bills its self as, "The professional resource for editorial specialists and those that hire them. EFA members are editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, translators and others who offer a broad range of skills and specialties."
The many features of the their website include a member directory available to anyone to browse candidates to hire for work. Additionally, they have a job list section on which employers can post jobs for free. Plus, they have their events listings and resources.
Also, there is a list of regional chapters including ones in Rochester and Albany, as well as local networking groups in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Editorial Freelancer's Association
http://www.the-efa.org
Their website bills its self as, "The professional resource for editorial specialists and those that hire them. EFA members are editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, translators and others who offer a broad range of skills and specialties."
The many features of the their website include a member directory available to anyone to browse candidates to hire for work. Additionally, they have a job list section on which employers can post jobs for free. Plus, they have their events listings and resources.
Also, there is a list of regional chapters including ones in Rochester and Albany, as well as local networking groups in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Editorial Freelancer's Association
http://www.the-efa.org
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Mogulus: Live Broadcast
Mogulus has one of the best concepts I've seen so far in broadcasting video over the internet, think YouTube only with better, more professional content. Anyone can launch a channel on their website is the great thing about it. To do that, it offers two memberships: free and pro. Plus, for people who like what they see on their website, they have a great selection of jobs. Below is a quote for their website on what they are all about.
"Mogulus is the most powerful live broadcast platform on the internet. Producers can use the Mogulus browser-based Studio application to create LIVE, scheduled and on-demand internet television to broadcast anywhere on the web through a single player widget. Our service comes in two flavors Free (ad-supported) and Pro (white-label, no-ads, pay for usage). Unique features include the ability to mix multiple live cameras, imported videos clips, and overlay graphics.
With Mogulus, producers can broadcast live from a mobile phone; use a customizable flash player with integrated chat; and develop a branded channel page on Mogulus.com that incorporates interactive chat."
Mogulus
http://www.mogulus.com
"Mogulus is the most powerful live broadcast platform on the internet. Producers can use the Mogulus browser-based Studio application to create LIVE, scheduled and on-demand internet television to broadcast anywhere on the web through a single player widget. Our service comes in two flavors Free (ad-supported) and Pro (white-label, no-ads, pay for usage). Unique features include the ability to mix multiple live cameras, imported videos clips, and overlay graphics.
With Mogulus, producers can broadcast live from a mobile phone; use a customizable flash player with integrated chat; and develop a branded channel page on Mogulus.com that incorporates interactive chat."
Mogulus
http://www.mogulus.com
Sunday, February 8, 2009
The Suso Project is a Stroke of Pure Genius!
The Suso Project is one of the most exciting things that I've learned about in a long time. Months ago I was checking out blogs and I came across a mention of Suso in a post and it was so interesting I had to check out their site. They basically create a forum for people to ask for help and offer help with projects that need launching, it provides such a great opportunity to collaborate with like-minded creative people. Suso Project allows a person to post their project and call for collaborators. Very simple, very easy. Bringing people together to collaborate is not a new concept but the way they do it is very novel, exciting and fresh. Below is an excerpt from Suso's website, they sum up beautifully what they are about. Pure genius, enjoy!
"The SUSO Project is the result of a simple idea: Bring creative and determined people together to create something amazing. People with unlimited imaginations and skills who come from everywhere, making the project's collective thinking uniquely global. Basically, we want to create a social network for thinkers and doers.
The dream is to grow The SUSO Project into a creative network where the user’s imagination, creativity and knowledge is multiplied through collaboration with others. We want it to be a place where a variety of creative skills and passions can collide to make 'stuff' happen."
"The SUSO Project is the result of a simple idea: Bring creative and determined people together to create something amazing. People with unlimited imaginations and skills who come from everywhere, making the project's collective thinking uniquely global. Basically, we want to create a social network for thinkers and doers.
The dream is to grow The SUSO Project into a creative network where the user’s imagination, creativity and knowledge is multiplied through collaboration with others. We want it to be a place where a variety of creative skills and passions can collide to make 'stuff' happen."
Suso Project
Friday, February 6, 2009
Fox 5 News Internship Program: Local New York City Fox News Affiliate
FOX Television Stations, FOX 5 WNYW and My 9 WWOR has an ongoing internship program for college juniors and seniors majoring in broadcast communications and/or journalism, as well as other areas. Individuals have the opportunity to learn from trained professionals in various departments. Students must be able to receive college credit in order to be eligible for the program.
We request that anyone interested in applying for an internship to send a resume and cover letter indicating a preference for any of the areas listed to the above address. The internship program is offered in the following departments:
Sales
Newsroom
News Library/Research
Web/Internet News
“Good Day New York”
Finance/Accounting
Public Relations/Community Affairs
The internship program offers:
Hands-on training with experts in the various fields of broadcasting;
access to staff employment opportunities pending availability and
qualification; and a $5.00 per day travel stipend.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CONTACT INFO:
FOX 5 WNYW / MY 9 WWOR
Human Resources Department
Internships
205 East 67th Street
New York, NY 10065
All text is from the Fox 5 News website.
Fox News Jobs
Fox News has a myriad of employment opportunities posted on their job page. Both staff and freelance positions are available in the following divisions:
Fox News Channel University: Internship Program
Fox News Channel has a great internship program called Fox News Channel University. Their website is jam packed with great videos that highlight what their internship program is all about. They are big on featuring their interns in photos and videos and having them share what they do and how they are benefiting from the internship program. It has a featured intern section and a blog in which the interns talk about their experiences and what they are learning. The website is a great insider’s look at what a Fox news intern really does.
Fox News Channel University: Internship Program Info Page
Fox News Channel Internship Positions Page
http://fncu.foxnews.com/category/internship-positions
Fox News Channel Intern Blog
http://fncu.foxnews.com/category/blogs
Fox News Channel Home Page
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Become An Expert on MonkeySee.com and Host Your Own Internet Show
MonkeySee.com not only gives filmmakers a chance to practice their craft, it also has opportunities for budding TV show hosts as well. They call these "experts" and they have two levels of expert status. One is a basic expert, who may upload their videos made at home and showcase their business or hobby and they can be amateurs. The second level is featured expert, these people produce professional quality videos and receive premium placement of their videos. An account and upload capabilities are free for both levels. Both are unpaid.
How to Become An Expert on MonkeySee.com Info Page
MonkeySee.com Filmmaker Program
There's an interesting website called http://www.monkeysee.com/. It has a vast How-To video library that is completely free to view. Topics range from careers and education to health and fitness. All the videos that are on the site are independently produced for the experts that appear in them. It allows people with a film production background to create videos with a nice pay rate per project. The pay ranges from $200-$500 for simple video creations and up to $2,000 for more complex videos. In this poor economy, this site can offer opportunities to earn a little pocket change or a serous income for highly motivated videographers. Aside from earning money from the videos, a filmmaker would also be able to build their professional network as they work with all sorts of different experts, which may even lead to a full-time job for the lucky ones.
MonkeySee.com Filmmaker Program
http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become
MonkeySee.com Filmmaker Program
http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become
Monday, February 2, 2009
Comm Creatives: Pro People- Now on Tumblr.com!
Comm Creatives: Pro People is the second spin-off of my original Comm Creatives Blog. Here we will feature and promote the established professionals that have shaped the Communication Arts field. Plus, we will highlight their industry insights, innovations and advice for young professionals in the field in written interviews, Podcasts and videos. *OUR SPIN-OFF SITE*
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