tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24624008288925564742024-02-08T12:58:53.182-05:00Comm Creatives: Media & Communication Arts Career Information and ResourcesThis is an online career guide for people who are just starting out in the media and communication arts fields. Resources include job and internship postings, links to media industry resources and my articles.K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-82167140348555951192010-03-17T07:41:00.002-04:002010-03-17T07:47:59.278-04:00A Blogger's Guide for SuccessAbout.com's Blogging guide is an insightful online resource with tips, tricks and technical how-to articles on the craft of blogging. It covers a great many topics on just about anything you might want to know about becoming a successful blogger. K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-79388559043037242009-04-23T04:40:00.003-04:002009-05-09T19:32:47.771-04:00Allisonmedia.net<strong>Allison Media</strong><br /><br />Mr. Allison a media teacher has compiled a huge resource library for his students and subsequently the rest of us. Check it out at the link below.<br /><br /><strong>Allison Media</strong><br /><a href="http://www.allisonmedia.net/"><strong>www.allisonmedia.net</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-22707211723889977922009-04-23T04:28:00.004-04:002009-05-09T19:26:58.674-04:00Media Management Center at Northwestern University, Illinois<strong>The Media Management Center at Northwestern University</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />This center is an amazing resource for professionals and companies in the media industry. Below is an except from their website about their offerings. <br /><br />"The Media Management Center advances the success of media companies and the professional growth of media executives through its seminars, ground-breaking research and ongoing work with media companies worldwide. It is affiliated with the Kellogg School of Management and the Medill School at Northwestern University. The Center incorporates:<br /><a href="http://www.readership.org/" target="_new">The Readership Institute</a>, which focuses on actionable research, field-testing of readership-building ideas and measurement of their success and education and training for the newspaper industry on readership-building best practices and <a href="http://www.mediainfocenter.org/" target="_new">The Media Info Center</a>, which publishes up-to-the-minute industry business and financial news on the Web. The Media Management Center is dedicated to excellence in journalism through executive education and industry research."<br /><p> </p><p><strong>The Media Management Center at Northwestern University<br /></strong><a href="http://www.mediamanagementcenter.org/"><strong>www.mediamanagementcenter.org</strong></a> </p>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-71592463047647756522009-04-22T23:39:00.006-04:002009-04-23T02:22:19.455-04:00L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Vision AwardsFor the past three years at the Sundance Film Festival, L'Oréal Paris and the Women In Film organization have been handing out the L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Vision awards. According to the Women In Film <a href="http://www.wif.org/index.php?view=article&id=107%3Aloreal-paris-and-women-in-film-present-loreal-paris-women-of-worth-vision-award-at-sundance&option=com_content&Itemid=102">website</a>, "as one of the Sundance Film Festival's sponsors, L'Oréal Paris created the Women of Worth "Vision" award to honor a female filmmaker whose work reflects the spirit of L'Oréal Paris' Women of Worth initiative, which was inspired by the signature phrase "Because You're Worth It." The program recognizes women from around the country who serve their communities, inspire others by example and have an innate sense of social responsibility and act on it."<br />The 2009 winners received the honor on January 17 at the Third Annual L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Vision Award Celebration hosted by Entertainment Weekly. "This year's award went to sisters Emily and Sarah Kunstler, directors of 'William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe.' The award was presented by the first L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Vision Award winner, director and screenwriter Cherien Dabis, who celebrated the premiere of her film 'Amreeka' at this year's festival," according to an Entertainment Weekly events advertising promotion page in the April 2009 issue of People Style Watch.<br /><br />Women In Film<br /><a href="http://www.wif.org/">http://www.wif.org/</a><br /><br />Women of Worth<br /><a href="http://www.womenofworth.com/">http://www.womenofworth.com/</a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-42788127748372210502009-04-16T00:26:00.003-04:002009-04-23T03:00:49.696-04:00NYU Fashion Writing Class<p>We all know that New York University has a treasure trove of literally thousands of courses to take both for academic credit and for continuing education, but their fashion writing course is certainly one of the most beneficial for all those budding fashion editors and writers in NYC. Their fashion writing course is offered during the 2009 summer term through the School of Continuing & Professional Studies' department of writing and speech. The five session course is $290 and can be applied toward the NYU journalism certificate and is taught by fashion writer Susanne D'Amato at the Washington Square campus. The course is on Tuesdays from 6:45 PM to 9:05 PM from May 26 to June 23. <br /><br />NYU's website says, "this course is for those who are so passionate about what to wear that they feel compelled not only to talk about their opinions, but to write them down. We cover the fundamentals of all cultural reporting and writing (observation and description); try on the different forms of fashion writing (preview, review, trend piece and profile, among others) and discuss submission strategies. We also survey the world of fashion magazines--as well as the world of fashion itself. The goal of the course is to begin compiling a fashion writing portfolio." For more information on the program check out NYU's website below.<br /></p><p><strong>Fashion Writing Summer 2009 Course</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X32.9781/20092/fashion-writing"><strong>www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X32.9781/20092/fashion-writing</strong></a></p><p><strong></strong> </p><p><a href="http://www.scps.nyu.edu/enbasket/Shop/BA1339EAE1EEEE510DB4DABAA18B63C1"></a> </p>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-8973825882490520182009-04-15T21:09:00.005-04:002009-04-15T21:34:40.554-04:00New York University's Summer Intensives 2009At <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">NYU's</span> School of Continuing and Professional Studies there are myriad options of courses that one can take to satisfy their media and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">communication</span> arts related learning needs. Below is just a small list of the summer institute and intensive programs offered at the school.<br /><br /><strong>The Summer Publishing Institute in Book, Magazine, and Digital Publishing</strong><br /><a href="http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X59.9000/20092/the-summer-publishing-institute-in-book-magazine-and-digital-publishing"><strong>http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X59.9000/20092/the-summer-publishing-institute-in-book-magazine-and-digital-publishing</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Producing Intensive</strong><br /><a href="http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X34.9149/20092/producing-intensive"><strong>http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X34.9149/20092/producing-intensive</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">HD</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Videography</span> Intensive</strong><br /><a href="http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X34.9250/20092/hd-videography-intensive"><strong>http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X34.9250/20092/hd-videography-intensive</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Filmmaking</span> Four-Week Intensive: B/W--MOS</strong><br /><a href="http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X34.9066/20092/filmmaking-four-week-intensive-b-w-mos"><strong>http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X34.9066/20092/filmmaking-four-week-intensive-b-w-mos</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Editing Two-Week Intensive: Final Cut Pro</strong><br /><a href="http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X34.9239/20092/editing-two-week-intensive-final-cut-pro"><strong>http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X34.9239/20092/editing-two-week-intensive-final-cut-pro</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-41935057270826548232009-04-15T20:57:00.003-04:002009-04-15T21:05:24.032-04:00National Writing ProjectThe National Writing Project is a wonderful resource for educators who teach writing and the techniques that they learn from this program in turn benefit their students. The quote from their website below sums up what they are all about.<br /><br />"The National Writing Project (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">NWP</span>) is a professional development network that serves teachers of writing at all grade levels, primary through university and in all subjects. The <a href="http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/about/mission.csp">mission</a> of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">NWP</span> is to improve student achievement by improving the teaching of writing and improving learning in the nation’s schools.<br /><br /><strong>National Writing Project</strong><br /><a href="http://www.nwp.org/"><strong>www.nwp.org</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-29713039693204575802009-04-07T01:18:00.003-04:002009-04-07T02:12:23.594-04:00Independent Magazines In New York CityNew York City has a wealth of magazines that are still independent (or owned by small companies with a few publications) and going it alone, albeit very successfully without the help of a behemoth parent company's support. Below are a few examples and just the tip of the iceberg.<br /><br /><strong>New York Magazine</strong><br /><a href="http://www.nymag.com/"><strong>www.nymag.com</strong></a><br /><strong>Bonus: Their employment page is always chock full of job and internship opportunities.</strong><br /><a href="http://nymag.com/newyork/jobs"><strong>http://nymag.com/newyork/jobs</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Time Out New York</strong><br /><a href="http://www.newyork.timeout.com/"><strong>www.newyork.timeout.com</strong></a><strong> </strong><br /><strong>Bonus: Their employment page is always fully stocked with job and internship opportunities.</strong><br /><a href="http://newyork.timeout.com/section/were-hiring"><strong>http://newyork.timeout.com/section/were-hiring</strong></a><strong> </strong><a href="http://newyork.timeout.com/section/were-hiring"><strong> </strong></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Paper Magazine</strong><br /><a href="http://www.papermag.com/"><strong>www.papermag.com</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Zink Magazine</strong><br /><a href="http://www.zinkmag.com/"><strong>www.zinkmag.com</strong></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>City Magazine</strong><br /><a href="http://www.city-magazine.com/"><strong>www.city-magazine.com</strong></a><br /><strong>Bonus: Their employment page currently has many job and internship opportunities.</strong><br /><a href="http://www.city-magazine.com/employment.html"><strong>www.city-magazine.com/employment.html</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-28457700589808517722009-03-29T22:18:00.005-04:002009-03-30T01:20:41.526-04:00Me MagazineMe Magazine is an independent magazine that has one of the most unique magazine concepts on the market. In each issue it's editorial content focuses solely on one creative person: a fashion designer, filmmaker, artist or musician etc. That person's friends and colleagues all contribute articles to the magazine. The latest issue features fashion designer Philip Lim, past issues has featured fashion greats such as Thakoon and Rodarte, artist Nate Lowman and singer Keren Ann. And if all that creativity isn't enough, Me's editor-in-chief Claudia Wu is a partner in the design and ad agency Orphan NYC, <a href="http://www.orphan-nyc.com/">www.orphan-nyc.com</a>. They have an impressive client list such as BCBG Max Azria, Prada, Avon and Smart Water to name a few.<br /><br /><strong>Me Magazine</strong><br /><a href="http://www.memagazinenyc.com/"><strong>www.memagazinenyc.com</strong></a><strong> </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Orphan NYC</strong><br /><a href="http://www.orphan-nyc.com/"><strong>www.orphan-nyc.com</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-3177051112381955322009-03-27T21:34:00.016-04:002009-03-29T22:08:17.175-04:00Le Book: Official Source Book for the Creative IndustryLe Book is a publication with offices in New York, Paris and London that focuses its content on the creative industries such as photography, illustration, production and fashion, music, public relations and advertising.<br />It's published in print with 3 volumes per edition in New York, Paris and London. For each city<br />there is a special boxed sets of 3 books: one on photography, production and art direction with extensive industry resources and contact information. These sets cost $249 each and can be purchases on Le Book's website, <a href="http://www.lebook.com/boutique">www.lebook.com/boutique</a>.<br />Their website has an extensive database of photographers with their portfolios and other creative professions as well with listed contact information.<br />In addition, Le Book has Connections, a 'custom-made trade show for the creative community' which takes place in New York, Paris and London. They are the quintessential source book for the creative industry and have been doing so for 25 years.<br /><br /><p><strong>Le Book </strong></p><p><a href="http://www.lebook.com/"><strong>www.lebook.com</strong></a> </p><p><strong>Le Book Connections Trade Show</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.lebook.com/connections"><strong>www.lebook.com/connections</strong></a> </p>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-39679558682245485892009-03-27T19:38:00.006-04:002009-04-03T15:28:28.345-04:00Increase Your Earning Power In A Bad Economy: Part 5 of 5 Part Series<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Ideas to help earn extra money with skills from your hobby or academic major</span></em></strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Majors: Public Relations, Advertising and Business Administration </strong></p><p><strong>Skills: Media Planning, Marketing, Management</strong></p><p><strong>Become a freelance PR/publicity representative for small companies and non-profit organizations</strong></p><p><strong>Be a small business management consultant for small businesses </strong></p><p><strong>Assist small businesses with writing a business plan</strong></p><p><strong>Create advertisement copy for small business and non-profit organizations</strong></p><p></p>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-20334184654952194822009-03-26T22:28:00.010-04:002009-03-27T00:12:40.652-04:00Increase Your Earning Power In A Bad Economy: Part 4 of 5 Part Series<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em>Ideas to help earn extra money with skills from your hobby or academic major</em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em></em></strong></span><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Major: Communication Arts - Film/TV Production</strong><br /><strong>Skills: Videography, Film Editing, Producing</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Film and edit event videos<br />Film and edit training videos<br />Film and edit You Tube videos for people<br />Teach people basic filming and editing skills<br />Produce independent films and TV shows<br />Give hands-on lessons to public access TV show crews on how to use good filing techniques and make quality shows<br />Create your our public access show to teach others how to create a professional looking show</strong>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-9752713488592316582009-03-15T22:26:00.004-04:002009-03-16T03:23:15.403-04:00Media BistroMediaBistro.com is one of my favorite and most reliable media industry sources for information about internships, jobs and the latest new in the industry. For years now I have been reading about different industry happenings and learning about the luminaries that make the industry what it is. With each visit to MediaBistro.com I get a greater sense of what different career fields in the media are really like.<br /><br />Some of my favorite <strong>free</strong> features of the website include:<br />- Internship and job search by location, industry, keyword, duration or featured employer<br />- The bulletin board to post questions and hopefully get answers<br />- Build a resume and post it, in order to send links of your online resume to employers<br />- Event and service listings (a bit pricey for college students, but well worth it for those in the industry full-time)<br />- Their blogs (the Fish Bowl is good, it gives a lot of industry news)<br /><br /><strong>Media Bistro</strong><br /><a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/"><strong>www.mediabistro.com</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-32307243840161419372009-03-12T22:49:00.006-04:002009-03-13T01:35:23.193-04:00Opportunity to Become a Student Rep for the Center For CommunicationThe Center for Communication is known for their high quality, in demand seminars, prestigious guest panels and tours of the top media companies, all of which are free to students. I recently <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">received</span> one of their e-mail event listings (which I subscribe to) and they mentioned an opportunity for students to become a rep for their organization. <br /><br />The text from the e-mail stated, "We are looking for student reps to spread the word around campus about our FREE seminars and workshops. Perks include priority registration for our very much in-demand On-Location visits offering amazing opportunities to connect, one-on-one, with key decision-makers in the industry. Join us to learn everything you need to know about how to break in to major media companies based in NYC. Email us at <a href="http://us.mc342.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@cencom.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:info@cencom.org">info@cencom.org</a> for more information."<br /><br /><strong>Center for Communication</strong><br /><a href="http://www.cencom.org/"><strong>http://www.cencom.org</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-68312026974857857082009-03-09T06:13:00.006-04:002009-03-09T07:19:44.745-04:00Media Mogul: The Board GameWhen I was doing a Google search recently about how to become a media mogul. The search turned up (among other things) a board game, aptly named Media Mogul: The Board Game. I was impressed. 1. Because it was a media oriented game and 2. because a women created it. Susannah Lees, the creator was inspired to put together the bored game based on her own experience working in the media. Wow, it goes to show that a lot of great things can be inspired by one's work. The game's company is based in England and it costs 24.95 Pounds. The website even comes with an interactive game demo in which you play again a virtual Rupert Murdoch (News Corp.), Richard <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Branson</span> (Virgin) and Simon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cowell</span> (American Idol). I played it and its fun!<br /><br />The website said that, "Media Mogul is a fun and exciting game for 2-6 players. The aim is to become a “Media Mogul” by owning TV stations, radio stations and magazines in one market, to become a Music Maestro, Star Spotter, Culture Vulture, Fashion Diva, Action Man or Home Maker. Each player starts with a stash of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Mundos</span> – the Media Mogul currency – and the game begins with a roll of the 2 dice, one colour coded to indicate which Media group you can bid for, and the other to indicate how many of those sites you can bid for."<br /><br /><strong>Media Mogul: The Board Game Homepage </strong><br /><a href="http://www.mediamogul.biz/"><strong>http://www.mediamogul.biz</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-38733982328193581862009-03-06T07:50:00.010-05:002009-03-11T02:35:42.504-04:00Top 10 Good Things About Whowhatwear.com<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Whowhatwear</span>.com is a comprehensive website with a newsletter and video series devoted to showcasing the best in celebrity fashion and breaking down the trends and making them accessible for everyday women. I love the site for many many reasons.<br /><br /><strong>Here are my top ten:</strong><br />1. The two website founders and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">WhoWhatWear</span> TV hostesses Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr have a lot of heavy hitting fashion cred as editors at Elle magazine in addition to other top fashion magazines.<br />2. They are perky, kindly fashion sages rather than fashion diva witches.<br />3. Each show is short, yet packed full of how-to dress tips and how to wear and incorporate current trends into your wardrobe in an accessible way.<br />4. The show narrowly focuses on a few main points and doesn't try to do too much.<br />5. The theme song of the show is catchy and memorable.<br />6. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">WhoWhatWear</span> TV shows are available on their YouTube page <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/WhoWhatWear">http://www.youtube.com/user/WhoWhatWear</a> as well their own website <a href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/wwwtv.php">http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/wwwtv.php</a>.<br />7. They show how to put together less expensive, reasonable facsimiles of celebrity high-end fashions looks.<br />8. Their program is professionally edited.<br />9. Its quick and easy to download.<br />10. Their set is a fully stocked fashion closet and serves as the main back drop of all their shows except when they go on location to Fashion Week or to a designer's showroom.<br /><br /><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">WhoWhatWear</span> TV Web Page</strong><br /><strong><a href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/wwwtv.php">http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/wwwtv.php</a></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">WhoWhatWear</span> TV on YouTube.com</strong><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/WhoWhatWear"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/user/WhoWhatWear</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-1363950010851734062009-03-06T04:24:00.006-05:002009-03-08T01:39:54.993-05:00Girls Write Now<a href="http://www.girlswritenow.org/">Girls Write Now</a> is an organization that provides girls with assistance to improve their writing skills as creative wordsmiths. Its a fantastic opportunity for female writers to help mentor high school girls and be a part of shaping future leaders and writers at a critical time in their life. Here is what their website says, "Girls Write Now (GWN) provides a safe and supportive environment where girls can expand their natural writing talents, develop independent creative voices and build confidence in making healthy choices in school, career and life. GWN provides at-risk New York City high school girls with emerging writing talent an opportunity to be custom-matched with a professional woman writer who serves as her personal mentor and writing coach, meeting with her weekly for the duration of an entire school year and for up to four years."<br /><br /><strong>Girls Write Now</strong><br /><a href="http://www.girlswritenow.org/"><strong>http://www.girlswritenow.org</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-46124946003785242312009-03-05T03:34:00.011-05:002009-03-08T01:43:46.155-05:00FOLIO: Magazine- Magazine Publishing Industry News Publication and Industry Networking<a href="http://www.foliomag.com/">FOLIO: Magazine.com</a> is one of the most comprehensive websites I've seen with such exhaustive coverage of magazine industry news. Its homepage is packed with resources for the magazine professional including:<br />Career section with job search tool<br />Articles that are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">searchable</span></span> by topic<br />List of FOLIO:'s blogs<br />Resources created by FOLIO: such as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">podcasts</span></span><br />Achieve of FOLIO:'s print edition magazine including article breakdowns by section<br />Search engine for magazine/publishing industry suppliers, vendors and service providers<br />FOLIO: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">webinars</span></span> (web seminars)<br />List of events (hosted by FOLIO: and other industry organizations)<br />Lists of awards given by FOLIO: The Fame Awards- FOLIO:’s Awards for Magazine Events and FOLIO Awards<br />FOLIO:'s other channels: Magazine Marketing Excellence and Digital Magazines<br />FOLIO: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">mediaPRO</span></span>: Magazine & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">eMedia</span></span> Publishing Professional & Social Network<br />That's just the tip of the iceberg, FOLIO:'s web site has a treasure trove of additional features, most of which are free!<br /><br /><strong>FOLIO: Magazine Homepage</strong><br /><a href="http://www.foliomag.com/"><strong>http://www.foliomag.com</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-23109530585802872662009-03-05T00:48:00.017-05:002009-03-26T22:28:35.499-04:00Increase Your Earning Power In A Bad Economy: Part 3 of 5 Part Series<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Ideas to help earn extra money with skills from your hobby or academic major</span></em></strong><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Major: English, Journalism<br />Skill: Writing</strong><br /><br /><strong>Tutor English<br />Teach ESL classes<br />Write articles for your favorite magazine<br />Write new text for a start-up business’s website and brochures<br />Edit and proofread existing text for a business’s website and brochures<br />Become a ghost writer<br />Transcribe interviews for freelance writers<br />Start a specialized column or article writing service</strong>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-2569753414602665992009-02-28T02:44:00.008-05:002009-03-08T01:47:21.087-05:00National Press Photographers Association Announces Judson Memorial Church's New New Yorker Photo CompetitionThe 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:<br /><br /><strong>New New Yorker Photo Competition, posted on National Press Photographers Association, Region 2 website:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.nppa2.org/"><strong>http://www.nppa2.org/</strong></a><br /><br /><strong>New New Yorker Photo Competition, posted originally on Judson Memorial Church's website:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.judson.org/new_new_yorker.html"><strong>http://www.judson.org/new_new_yorker.html</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-82702593089144094742009-02-28T02:09:00.005-05:002009-03-08T01:48:24.203-05:00MSNBC Citizen Journalist Opportunities<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">MSNBC</span> has a section of their website called <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6348977">Citizen Journalist</a>. 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.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MSNBC's</span> website says, "send us photographs and video! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">MSNBC</span> 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 <a href="mailto:cj@msnbc.com">cj@msnbc.com</a>. 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."<br /><br /><strong>Citizen Journalist Home Page:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6639760/"><strong>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6639760/</strong></a><br /><br /><strong>Info About Becoming a Citizen Journalist: </strong><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6348977/"><strong>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6348977/</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-67750630423170616222009-02-28T00:33:00.014-05:002009-03-08T01:49:22.916-05:00Increase Your Earning Power In A Bad Economy: Part 2 of 5 Part Series<em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Ideas to earn extra cash with skills from your hobby or academic major</span></strong></em><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Major: Photography, Photojournalism or Any Other Major</strong><br /><strong>Skills: Photography, Photo Editing</strong><br /><br /><strong>Start, curate and maintain a fee based online photo gallery<br />Turn your images into postcards<br />Get an exhibition at a small indie gallery<br />Teach people basic photography skills<br />Photograph events, parties and/or weddings<br />Photograph properties for architects, property management companies and real estate agents<br />Organize and edit personal photos for friends and family<br />Create a fee based stock photo collection of your images<br />Take photos of products for small stores and boutiques</strong><br /><strong>Become the official photographer for a band, artist, fashion designer or actor</strong>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-43497451283430379462009-02-27T04:00:00.010-05:002009-04-03T15:29:19.089-04:00Increase Your Earning Power In A Bad Economy: Part 1 of 5 Part Series<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Ideas to earn extra cash with skills from your hobby or academic major</span></em></strong><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Major: Graphic (Digital) Design, Fine Arts</strong><br /><strong>Skills: Illustration, Painting, Web Design</strong><br /><br /><p></p><p><strong></strong></p><strong>Become a street artist and illustrate portraits for people<br />Become a face painter<br />Become a make-up artist<br />Create websites for start-up businesses<br />Create custom murals<br />Illustrate t-shirts and other merchandise<br />Design logos, brochures and other materials for businesses<br />Create banner ads for websites </strong><p></p>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-69124204101643358402009-02-24T02:17:00.005-05:002009-03-26T00:51:07.884-04:00Media Fellowship InternationalMedia 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<strong>:</strong> "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">MFI</span> 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: "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MFI's</span> 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."<br /><br /><strong>Media Fellowship International</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafellowship.org/nmission.htm"><strong>http://www.mediafellowship.org/nmission.htm</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462400828892556474.post-87006341028099495882009-02-24T02:02:00.005-05:002009-04-15T22:44:13.432-04:00Newhouse Graduate Fellowship and Apprenticeship in Newspaper Journalism for Minorities at Syracuse UniversityThe Newhouse Graduate Fellowship and Apprenticeship in Newspaper Journalism for Minorities<br />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.<br /><br />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. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Newhouse</span> 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 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Newhouse</span> Paper."<br /><br /><strong>Newhouse Graduate Fellowship and Apprenticeship in Newspaper Journalism for Minorities</strong><br /><a href="http://newhouse.syr.edu/prospective/grad/newhouseFellowship"><strong>http://newhouse.syr.edu/prospective/grad/newhouseFellowship</strong></a>K. Leah Vealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343103149873277444noreply@blogger.com0