Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas from Inside The Media Biz!!!


Hope You All Are Having A Very Merry Christmas!!!Good Luck on your Job Search in the New Year!!! Stay Tuned to Inside the Media Biz for a Big Announcement!!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Back with New Job info

I am back after a long hiatus....many good things have transpired. Anywho...for those of you looking for a job..I will share one of my favorites links. Mandy.com has so many production jobs...freelancers pay attention. You can find many opportunities on this site. Your favorite show may be hiring a PA!
Here are just a few of the many listings there:


1: Motion Graphics Artist - Future US, Inc - South San Francisco


2: Post-Production for feature Fi - LBYL FILMS - Brooklyn , NY

3: Web video producers - Howcast Media - Sacramento

4: Sound effect editor - New York Film Academy - Los Angeles

5: Film+Digital Media Archiving Internship - Oddball Film+Video - San Francisco

6: Director of Photography - Cirta - San Francisco

7: Visual effects Office Asst - SAINTSLA - Downtown Los Angeles

8: Director of Photography - Genesis Church - Gardena, CA

9: Editor-Flip Camera Footage - Make A Film Foundation - Los Angeles

10: Production Designer - Calarts - Los Angeles

11: Production Account Coordinator - PixelFish - Torrance

12: Bilingual Video Producer - Penczner Media - Orange County

13: PRODUCTION MANAGER - Berkeley Street Media - Los Angeles

14: Director of Photography - MTJ Films - West Los Angeles

15: Sound/Audio Crew - Sarah McCarron - Brentwood

16: Stunt Coordinator - USC - Los Angeles

17: Editor - Epic Marketing - Hollywood

18: Script Supervisor - Horse's Mouth - Van Nuys, CA

19: Producer - Vision Entertainment - Hollywood

20: Producer Partner Wanted! - Laurel Pictures - Los Angeles

21: online editor - KAMERAWORK - Los Angeles

22: LOOKING for D.P - Aromapeutics - Los angeles

23: Set PA - Just Cause Productions - Marina Del Rey

24: Boom Operator - Art Institute - Santa Monica, CA

25: Line Producer - Confidential - Sherman Oaks

26: Producer - Seriously Speaking Productions - Los Angeles

27: DP with Cannon 7d or 5d - Brookpark Productions - Burbank, Ca.

28: makeup person - Agostini Productions - Los Angeles/Culver City

29: Videographer/Editor/PA/DP - RnB Live Online - Los Angeles

30: Seeking Comedy Writer - On Top Of The Game Productions - Los Angeles

31: ad, produciton mixer, g + e - ambition of love - santa paula

32: Grips, PA for Production Design team - A Hidden Agender Short Film - Los Angeles

33: Prod.Designer,Costume,Script,Gaffer,DIT - The Film Imaginarium - Los Angeles

34: Production Sound Instructor - New York FIlm Academy - Universal City

35: Cinematography Instructor - New York Film Academy - Universal City

36: Editor - Freeze Frame/Cole - Los Angeles Area

37: Production/development intern - Olympus Pictures - Santa Monica, CA

38: FOLEY ARTISTS / COMPOSERS - Independent - Studio City

39: SFX Make-Up Artist Needed - Independent Film

Check out Mandy.com

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

New Jobs!

Not gonna say much...just Happy Job Hunting!





Job Title: Video Editor

Requisition Number: 1678



Area of Interest: Creative



Division: Networks



Work Location: Scripps Networks Travel - Chevy Chase



Country: U.S.



State/Province: Maryland



City/Town: Chevy Chase



Full Time/Part Time: Full Time



If part time - hours per week:

Job Description: The Travel Channe/Scripps Networks is now recruiting for a Video Editor for their Chevy Chase, MD office.





This position is responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and elivering marketing content. Reports to Marketing Operations.



Responsibilities:

· Conceptualize, create, and deliver marketing content



· Working directly with Creative Director and Marketing Producers



· May work supervised or unsupervised, as necessitated by the Marketing Producers



· Video digitizing, on-line editing, color corrections, media management and project management skills are essential



· Responsible for technical quality of all video and audio elements produced in the edit suite to meet deliverable requirements



· Report to Marketing Operations



Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience as an editor within a broadcast level facility

BS/BA in film and production or related field or equivalent experience.

Extensive experience with Final Cut Pro and Avid editing software, HD processes, media encoding, transcoding and video processing

Experience with router control panels, waveform monitors, vector scopes, videotape machines and patch panels is required.

Complete, working knowledge of the entire offline and online process from digitizing to color correction.

Knowledge of After Effects, Boris Continuum, Quicktime, Photoshop and/or other similar plug-in applications is highly desirable.

Self-starter but collaborates well in a team environment

Strong project management skills with a propensity for creative editing in supervised as well as unsupervised edit sessions

Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization. Ability to think, plan and execute resourcefully, with minimal supervision. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment


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Video Production Assistant


Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a skilled volunteer to serve as a Video Production Assistant in the Video Services group of the Communications Department. This assignment would last 3 - 6 months and is located at our Operational Headquarters in Americus, GA.




Responsibilities include:

- Equipment maintenance, set-ups, teardowns and archival tasks.

- Collaborate with video production staff on lighting, audio and camera work for both remote locations and studio settings.

- Research and obtain rights and clearances.

- Dubbing, transcription, pre-editing, and distribution of finished tapes, optical media and digital assets to end users.

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a skilled volunteer to serve as a Video Production Assistant in the Video Services group of the Communications Department. This assignment would last 3 - 6 months and is located at our Operational Headquarters in Americus, GA.




Responsibilities include:

- Equipment maintenance, set-ups, teardowns and archival tasks.

- Collaborate with video production staff on lighting, audio and camera work for both remote locations and studio settings.

- Research and obtain rights and clearances.

- Dubbing, transcription, pre-editing, and distribution of finished tapes, optical media and digital assets to end users.





Required Skills

- Experience working with Microsoft Office

- Good communication skills

- Experience with video production

- University degree preferred


Location: Americus, GA

Apply at the website


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American Cruise Lines
Media Production Specialist

Job Location: Corporate Offices




Description

VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST / VIDEO EDITOR JOB OPPORTUNITY

American Cruise Lines operates small, luxury cruise ships in the US. We occupy a high-end niche in the industry and are expanding rapidly. Our solid growth and diversified marketing leads us to seek a Media Production Specialist or Video Editor in our Guilford, CT corporate offices. Candidates should be highly motivated, ambitious and eager to join our growing team.

We are offering a full-time, on-site position for someone with digital video editing experience to run all aspects of a small video department. You will be required to perform all pre- and post-production work, including organizing shoots, shooting, and editing. You will utilize non-linear editing systems and current graphic technology to produce promotional videos and advertisements for the different cruises that we operate. You will edit raw video and audio footage, add effects and transitions, create graphic elements, and adapt digital images. You will also encode programs for delivery via CD, DVD, or web platforms.



Requirements include:

· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Programs

· Knowledge of Final Cut Pro editing systems

· Ability to coordinate and shoot video

· Understanding of video compression techniques

· Project organization and management skills

· Interaction with senior staff and marketing to deliver successful materials in a timely, cost-effective manner



The ideal candidate may be:

· A recent graduate of a film program with demonstrated competency in the above mentioned programs.

· An individual with several years of major market experience using the above mentioned programs.





American Cruise Lines offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental insurance and 401k. Salary is based upon experience.






































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Monday, September 27, 2010

Freelance writing jobs!

One day I will become the best speller in the world! lol! Until then I have some freelance jobs to pass on!  I have been busy in my freelance tv duties. I do not have time to write but for those of you that do I have a couple of good postings. Happy Hunting!


___________________________________________________________________** FREELANCE WRITERS NEEDED**




Fable Streams Entertainment is looking for talented writers to produce their initial line of adventures for the Savage Worlds Deadlands Reloaded campaign setting (www.peginc.com).



Writers should be familiar with writing for role-playing games, the Savage Worlds Explorer's Edition rules and the Deadlands Reloaded campaign setting before submitting queries.



Successful submissions will lead to a contract to write a 12,000-15,000 word adventure booklet paying $1680 at completion. Advance negotiable based on experience.



Visit our Facebook page for additional information

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fable-Streams-Entertainment-LLC/152509621446625?ref=sg


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Groupon


Position: Freelance Writers - Groupon

Location: Any, All Locations

Job Status: Not Specified

Salary: Commission/Contract



Website: http://www.groupon.com





Description:

Groupon's editorial department is looking for freelance writers who can work diligently and on deadline to craft our signature write-ups. This gig requires a deep understanding of our style, a demonstrated ability to self-direct, and finger muscles capable of upholding our high level of quality from a distance. Writers vetted into our freelancing pool will have a steady stream of work and, depending on the workload they choose, will do no less than 10 and no more than 20 write-ups per week. Compensated at $22 a write-up, freelancers can earn $220-$440 weekly.



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 Seeking Internet Producer


Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Job Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable






Description:

Job Description: Internet Producer Busy Washington D.C. newsroom seeks an Internet Producer to oversee RT America’s Internet presence, which includes the RT corporate website, social media websites and websites managed by others. The Internet Producer is accountable for creating, formatting and managing all editorial content on the websites owned or managed by RT America. The Internet Producer establishes strategies and goals for RT America’s Internet presence and monitors progress toward these goals. The Internet Producer is the liaison between the Internet department and the rest of RT America’s editorial team, including producers, output and correspondents.



Primary Responsibilities: • Schedule, edit and monitor all content, both video and text, appearing on RT.com and YouTube • Ensure editorial content is written and presented on the Internet in a format that meets web usability standards and is consistent with RT America style and image • Supervise and coordinate the Online Media Editor and the Web Writer • Meet regularly with other members of editorial team to ensure Web content is in sync with station priorities • Coordinate with the RT Moscow Internet Site Group on Internet coverage of stories • Develop and enact strategies to enlarge RT America’s online presence • Develop web-exclusive video projects • Identify and recruit potential commentators and bloggers • Exhibit leadership and initiative in the maintenance of an effective Web team and Web projects Secondary Responsibilities: • Manage and update RT America Facebook page • Develop story ideas and approve scripts, particularly for Web-exclusive projects • Monitor analytics for all RT America-managed websites



The Internet Producer must have: • 3-5 years experience working with editorial content in a news setting • Strong organizational and management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects over multiple formats in a time sensitive environment • Knowledge of Web usability standards and best practices • Knowledge of HTML, SEO and social media functionalities • Knowledge of common digital media formats used for text, images, video, audio and interactive media • Experience with blogging and web 2.0 technologies, be Web-savvy and comfortable writing Web-specific copy



Please email Resume and Cover Letter to: hr@rttvamerica.com

Friday, September 10, 2010

Don't forget about craigslist!

I have been a busy beaver!! My freelance duties keep me tied up!! But it's fun though! In this economy don't let anyone tell you what you can't do. Do not get pigeon holed into one skill set. Tell employers what you can do and that you are willing to learn. A good attitude goes a long way! Even when you don't feel like it. I need to work on that ...lol. But I know that an employer will be more willing to work with a good attittude than a bad one.

In your search dont rule out craigslist. There are a lot of real gigs out there! Check the metro area nearby. If you live in a small town, do not be afraid to venture out. The giveaway is still going on!! Dont forget to friend me! There are two ways to do it. Add a comment and send me a message!! I want to give this copy of Draagonspeak away!! Happy Hunting! Tis all for now..

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