Monday, August 30, 2010

The first giveaway!!

Its official!! I am  having a give away!! I have been working on freelance projects lately and haven't updated my blog. I notice that I have a lot of visitors who don't check in! Well now you can be rewarded for visiting!! Just become a friend of this blog and you could win! Connect on facebook or google and you could win a copy of Dragon Speak! This really helps in my freelance writing. I just installed it, trained it to my voice and began speaking. It types what I say!! How neat is that! It is not always perfect but It sure increases my turn around time. I plan on using this for other projects. Be sure to leave a comment!! This is the first of many giveaways! This could be a great tool to a college student of writer. I will keep checking back and a winner will be determined next Friday!! Good Luck and Happy Hunting!

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Just a Few New Jobs.....

Associate Producer Needed




Who: WETA, "Washington Week"



Where: Arlington, VA



What's Needed: Associate Producer



WETA, Washington DC’s public broadcasting station has an exciting opportunity as Associate Producer for its production, Washington Week with Gwen Ifill. Washington Week is PBS' longest-running public affairs series and features Washington's top journalists analyzing the week's top news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans.







Incumbent will participate in the development and production of Washington Week as assigned by the Managing Editor, Senior Producer and Producer. Primary responsibilities include research, television program production, and web content development and production. Incumbent will also provide administrative support to program host.







Must have demonstrated ability to make strong editorial judgment and knowledge of current events, U.S. politics, geopolitics, history, and government/political process and national news periodicals. College degree in political science, journalism or related field. Minimum 3 years experience in television production on a weekly news and/or current affairs program with exceptional pre-production and post-production skills.







For consideration, please send letter of interest, salary requirements, and resume to hr@weta.com or visit our website at www.weta.org for the full job description and on-line application.



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Associate Producer








Freelance contract lasting 2 to 3 months on a great project. Minimum 5 years of experience in content and image research, coordination, and production for video and multimedia projects is required.



Must be tightly organized and have excellent writing skills. Please e-mail resume to jim@cortinaproductions.com Cortina Productions Mclean, VA







Motion Graphic Designer / Animator







Freelance contract beginning August 16th through the end of the year for an experienced After-Effects designer/animator. Qualified applicants should send resume, day rate, and links to portfolio to jim@cortinaproductions.com.



Cortina Productions, Inc. McLean, VA







Production Assistant







Prefer at least 2 years of experience in research for video and multimedia projects. Must be tightly organized and have excellent writing skills and college degree. This is a full-time staff position with benefits. Please e-mail resume to jim@cortinaproductions.com Cortina Productions Mclean, VA







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ISO: Associate Producer








Production Company seeks an organized, self-starter for an Associate Producer position on an existing network show. Principle responsibilities include researching new projects for upcoming episodes as well as coordinating with landscapers, designers, homeowners and production crews. Individual will also be responsible for writing episode pitches, maintaining shoot schedules, coordinating travel as well as managing and executing broadcast and web deliverables. The ability to multi-task a MUST! Candidate should have the ability to work well under tight deadlines, independently and as part of the team. Ideal candidate will have experience in lifestyle programming and at least 1-2 years of production experience at the AP level. This is a long term contract based in Washington, DC. Interested candidates should send their resume and a list of references to TV.Production01@gmail.com.



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The Ghetto Film School, an award-winning independent film organization located in the South


Bronx, seeks a dynamic Program Coordinator to lead the organization’s programming and activities at The Cinema School, the

nation’s first film HS.

Responsibilities include:

 Act as primary liaison between GFS and TCS administration, staff and students.

 Lead instruction for TCS film after-school programs, advisory sessions, and Mid-Winter Institute.

 Coordinate with TCS staff to provide professional development regarding film curriculum and relevant technique. Oversee

and coordinate all aspects of GFS operations at TCS including, but not limited to, program planning and administration, facilities

equipment usage and maintenance.

 Assist TCS film staff with delivery of curriculum and enhanced lessons addressing all aspects of film production and postproduction

(cinematography, production management, directing, sound mixing, and editing).

 Provide direct assistance to students/staff in the production and post-production of all TCS creative work, ensuring a

successful finished product.

 Organize regular trips with students to film screenings, lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, conferences, and

college tours. Schedule and prepare guest lecturers and filmmakers.

 Produce an annual end-of-year TCS Public Screening.

 Develop, execute and evaluate all TCS film related programming in concert with DOE standards and GFS mission and

organizational guidelines.

Qualifications include:

 At least 3-5 years related experience in a film school, arts-based non-profit and/or demonstrated management and

program/business development skills.

 Track record of successfully orienting, training, and developing youth and/or staff in a creative learning environment.

 Extensive experience working in the production of film and video projects.

 Proficiency in iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Celtx, Final Draft, Pro Tools, Adobe Photoshop as well as general computer

applications and digital camera, lighting, and production equipment.

 Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills -- must be an effective writer.

 Ability to communicate GFS mission, vision and purpose to a wide range of stakeholders and potential supporters while

being responsive to the needs, expectations, policies and procedures of TCS and NYC Dept of Education (DOE).

 Completed all NYC DOE background checks required for working with students at TCS, including fingerprinting.

 Able to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting the administration, staff, and students.

 Proven leadership skills and demonstrated innovation in executing team projects.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits, including 100% employer paid health package. NO PHONE CALLS

PLEASE. Please e-mail or fax cover letter, resume, salary history and references to:

The Ghetto Film School

Attn: Leo Quintero, General Manager

E-mail: lquintero@ghettofilm.org

Fax: 718-589-2204

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Work at Home Jobs

I am in love with the thought of telecomuting....waking up in my pjs and working on my dream project. I am working on my dream project just not for pay yet..lol. Here are few opportnities for those looking for a telecomuting position.

Freelance Writer/Investing Nerd

This is a freelance, offsite writing opportunity. The Motley Fool (www.fool.com) is dedicated to providing daily stock commentary. Our Investment Writers are responsible for researching and writing Fool.com content, with a particular focus on stock/company analysis. The writer will balance factual analysis with the Foolish mission of education, amusement, and enrichment.




Relevant content includes reporting and analyzing quarterly earnings and other newsworthy events; in-depth analysis of a particular company and/or sector; and analytical coverage of other investing or macroeconomic issues. In addition, the Investment Writer will work with the rest of the staff in a team environment to help develop and implement new market-related content. The Investment Writer must be able to take complex investing issues and translate them to our audience through clear language with a touch of humor, fun, and pizzazz when appropriate (and that's most of the time).







Apply at the Motley Fool.com


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Freelance Writer
 
 
Patch


Market Location United States - New York - Work from Home

Position

Type Part Time

Posting Job Description Hi, we're Patch, a local website that's reinventing community journalism, and we're looking for individuals to copy edit descriptions of local businesses for our business directory. As a freelance copy editor, you'll be working remotely to edit descriptions and listing information and approve listings to go live on our site. Descriptions are edited for grammar, spelling, style and tone.



Ideal candidates will have copy editing experience, strong writing skills, a keen eye for detail, a firm grasp of AP style and a dedicated work ethic. You should also be Internet savvy and able dig for additional details when needed. Previous experience writing reviews or descriptions of restaurants, shops or businesses for a newspaper, magazine or website is a plus.







This is a part-time, home-based position.



What you’ll need: Home computer, Internet access.



Please send your resume and two writing samples.





Apply at Patch.com