Media Job Blog

"Media Job Blog" is an extensive listing of Media Jobs in Print, TV, Radio, and New Media. These jobs are collected from many different sources and posted here for your benefit!

Friday, September 15, 2006

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REPORTER – Education and social services reporter needed in Litchfield County, Connecticut. Job requires an enterprising approach, a competitive streak and some reporting experience. 401(k), room for growth. Send clips, resume (no phone calls, please) to Anne Karolyi, akarolyi@rep-am.com or P. O. Box 2090, Waterbury, CT 06722. Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Palm Beach Post is seeking an aggressive reporter to cover cops and government in our competitive western Palm Beach County communities. We're looking for someone who is versatile enough to blanket a crime scene and work a room of activists. Someone who sees the potential of working in horse country just as development is changing the landscape. The ideal candidate should have strong writing and reporting skills and already be a go-to person in his or her newsroom. Fluency in a second language is a plus. Send resume, references, clips to Deputy Metro Editor Maria Garcia, The Palm Beach Post, 2751 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33405.
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal is accepting applications for a reporter who will be responsible for business issues, including gaming and tourism. We are looking for someone with at least five years experience, preferably at a metro paper. Applicants should be able to understand and write clearly about financial matters, as well as write bright features about the booming and vibrant Las Vegas business economy. If interested in the position, contact Business Editor Michael Hiesiger at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, 1111 W. Bonanza, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas NV 89125-0070. Applicants may also e-mail a resume to the business editor at mhiesiger@reviewjournal.com
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WISC-TV, Southern Wisconsin’s number one news station in Madison, is looking for a high caliber, experienced television news reporter with an interest in politics and the ability to tell compelling stories. Duties include performing on-air presentation of news stories, writing news copy for reporter or anchor use, and maintaining awareness of current events. Position requires weekend / evening hours. To apply, send resume, salary requirements, and a non-returnable VHS tape to: WISC-TV Attn.: Human Resources/Rep P.O. Box 44965 Madison, WI 53744-4965 Or email hr@wisctv.com or fax 608-278-5568. Equal Opportunity Employer Visit our website at http://www.channel3000.com
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INVESTIGATIVE PRODUCER WXYZ-TV Detroit While your primnary job will be behind-the-scenes collaboration with our Chief Investigative Reporter as his producer, we're willing to discuss how you can develop and front your own work from time to time. And nowhere will you get more support from management that won’t demand you back off when the powerful feel the heat. You'll be given the time and resources to fully develop important stories...and the airtime to tell them right. Our standards here: always be accurate and unfailingly fair. We're the flagship television station of a company with a long tradition in print and broadcast journalism. This is not a job for beginners or those who always WANTED to do top-rate investigative reporting. The ideal candidate has the basic instinct to spot an investigative opportunity before it's assigned...and to spot the pitfalls before they're a problem. The person we're searching for is fully capable of taking a story from concept to a polished post-produced piece worthy of air in any large market or on a network newsmagazine. And above all: we're not interested in more-of-the-same television, or using music or graphics or production gimmicks to prop up a story that lacksreal substance. Our goal is to deliver reports that really serve the audience and lure back viewers who say there's nothing on the news that matters to them anymore. Resume and cover letter first: wilson@wxyz.com No calls, please.
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Production AssistantBethesda, MD America's Most Wanted, television's premiere crime-fighting reality show, is seeking an individual to provide support for producers of news and feature stories. The position includes initial research of potential stories, interviewing sources by telephone, assisting producers with paperwork, tracking down news footage, some script writing, writing for our web site and other support tasks. Good writing and organizational skills are a must, as is at least one year of experience in television production. College education and additional experience such as internships preferred. Please send resume, cover letter and writing samples to: resumes@amw.com.
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Lawrence Journal-WorldSeeking Graphic Designer NOW HIRING: lawrence.com graphic designer: Award-winning journalism outfit seeks visionary graphic designer. You: kind, confident, creative sort with a passion for graphic art, including some combination of the following characteristics ... • a sincere, motivated interest in the people and cultures of Lawrence, Kansas; • graphic design vision rooted in an appreciation for current popular aesthetics and those styles' predecessors; • ability to both work within an existing framework as well as confidence to implement your own vision; • experience with a wide variety of typefaces and layout schemes; • sufficient adeptness at InDesign to meet weekly layout deadlines; • sufficient familiarity with Photoshop CS to prepare images for press production on deadline (training for color correcting for our production process will be provided); • ability to coordinate and manage art assignments; • familiarity with online graphic presentation and standards; • widely read and familiar with pop culture and current events; • an INVIGORATING drive to be better than “competing”journalism outfits — save, of course, your fellow lawrence.comrads whom you tend to and nurture (tough-love-style) as if they were a member of your immediate family. • and, perhaps most importantly, a healthy sense of humor and grateful attitude towards life that yields a forgiving, harmonious tendency towards your neighbor. If you think your interests and strengths are compatible with what we're looking for, please send samples of your work to homies@lawrence.com We offer great benefits package including a 401k, plus employee discounts on your newspaper, cable subscriptions and telephone service. Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. EOE More info on this job:

http://www.lawrence.com/graphicdesigner/
More info on us: http://www.lawrence.com/about/staph/
When we call to set up an interview, be ready to take a brief test on InDesign (or Quark).

Media Jobs

Associate Editor with 5 years writing, editing and web/e-newsletter experience. The ideal candidate must have excellent leadership, writing and editing skills, a B.A. in English, Journalism or related field from a four-year college or university and a minimum of 5 years work-related experience, must be organized, flexible and dependable, capable of handling multiple projects at one time in a deadline-driven environment.Mail or email resumes & salary history to Pat LottierAtlanta Tribune: The Magazine 875 Old Roswell Rd C100Roswell Ga 30076Direct FAX 404-420-2951
plottier@atlantatribune.com
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Various Openings, The News Sentinel, Fort Wayne, IN. The News-Sentinel is a 30,000 circulation afternoon newspaper and a 24/7 website. Founded in 1833, it competes in one of the few two-newspaper towns left in America. We’re currently seeking an Education Writer, a Government Reporter, a Business Writer, a Sports Writer and an Online Content Editor. At The News Sentinel we have a commitment to training our employees. In the 18 months ending June 30 we sent 49 people to different outside training opportunities—out of a staff of 50. To apply please send at least 10 work samples and a resume. For more information contact Linda Austin, Executive Editor at laustin@news-sentinel.com; Nicole Lee, Metro Reporter at nlee@news-sentinel.com; or Drew Walker, Designer at dwalker@news-sentinel.com.
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The Northwest Florida Daily News, a Freedom Communications-owned paper in Fort Walton Beach, has an immediate opening for an experienced and enterprising sports writer. We’re a 40,000 circulation daily located on the beautiful Emerald Coast between Pensacola and Panama City; about four hours east of New Orleans and five hours from Atlanta. This reporter will be responsible for coverage of the nationally-ranked Okaloosa-Walton Junior College basketball program, and will also assist with college football and high school sports coverage. Must have a proven ability to develop enterprise stories. Some inside page layout and agate page duties are also involved. We’ll give priority to applicants with a knowledge of the region. Contact sports editor Perry Ballard at perryb@nwfdailynews.com or send resume and work samples to Northwest Florida Daily News, P.O. Box 2949, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549
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The Marietta Daily Journal, a Georgia Press Association General Excellence newspaper, seeks an experienced general assignment reporter with knowledge of local government and cops and courts. The Journal, a seven-day daily, is located in fast-growing Cobb County, northwest of Atlanta. Cobb County is considered a major player in Atlanta’s 16-county metro area. This is NOT an entry-level position for recent college graduates. Applicants must have full-time daily newspaper experience as a beat reporter, not at a student newspaper or internship. Salary is commensurate with experience. We need a bird-dog reporter who isn’t afraid to hold public officials accountable, knows how to mine people and documents for information, and isn’t afraid to work outside their comfort zone. We want someone who is as comfortable writing a feature obituary on deadline as they are talking to Congressmen and elected officials. Someone who can manage daily stories with enterprise is an idealcandidate. Forward FIVE recent examples of your best writing, along with a resume, cover letter and references, to: Ken Eysaman, news editor, 580 Fairground St., Marietta, GA 30061 ~ resumes@mdjonline.com ~ Fax:770-428-5375. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
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The Marietta Daily Journal, a Georgia Press Association General Excellence newspaper, seeks a News Copy Editor - Nights to join a strong team. The Journal, a seven-day daily, is located in fast-growing Cobb County, northwest of Atlanta. Cobb County is considered a major player in Atlanta’s 16-county metro area. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid vacation. Salary is commensurate with experience. Forward a resume and references to: Ref: Night Copy Editor - resumes@mdjonline.com ~ Fax: 770-428-5375. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
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The Rome News-Tribune is a privately owned paper that seeka a Page Editor/Copy Editor with an eye for layout and design and dependable copy editing skills. Accuracy is a must. Typical work hours are 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Page editors use Microsoft Word, InDesign and PhotoShop. No Wall Street interference here. We have vibrant print and Web editions and a newsroom that's like working in a loft in a historic factory. We’re committed to keeping our community informed about what’s going on throughout the day … and we usually have fun doing it. Rome is a scenic city an hour from both Atlanta and Chattanooga. The city boasts a thriving arts community, is home to four small colleges, hosts three minor league professional sports teams and is a health-care hub. In-person interview required. Those interested should contact: News Editor Heather Koon at HKoon@RN-T.com
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The Daily Post, a daily newspaper in metro Atlanta, seeks to fill a full-time sports opening that features split duty between page design and sports writing. Page designer will be responsible for laying out the sports section in QuarkExpress, so profiency in Quark is a must. Writing duties will include writing feature stories, covering events, etc. Gwinnett County is a rapidly growing county with roughly 725,000 residents in the Atlanta suburbs. The GDP office is roughly 25 minutes from downtown Atlanta and 40 minutes from Athens. High school sports represent a big part of our coverage, but Gwinnett also has an ECHL hockey team, the PGA Tour's BellSouth Classic and other Atlanta-based events and teams. Our location between Athens and Atlanta also requires a big UGA and Georgia Tech presence, as well as coverage of the Atlanta pro teams. Interested applicants should submit a resume with writing and/or page design clips to will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com or mail to Gwinnett Daily Post, c/o Will Hammock, sports editor, 725 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville, GA, 30045. No phone calls please.
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Anchor/Reporter, ABC 7 Eyewitness News, New York City. ABC 7 Eyewitness News seeks an experienced anchor/reporter for our weekend evening broadcasts. New York's news leader is looking for someone with at least five years broadcast news experience, some major market experience preferred. Candidates must be great journalists, communicators, writers, and story-tellers, both from the set and the field. Reporting experience is a MUST. Please send VHS tape or DVD and resume to: Kenny Plotnik, Vice President and News Director, WABC-TV, 7 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023. No phone calls please. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at wabcjobs@abc.com.
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Weekend Meteorologist, WTVC/NewsChannel 9, Chattanooga. Must have at least one year of TV weather experience and demonstrate the ability to tell a clear, focused weather story. AMS Seal preferred. Knowledge of Baron live radar, WSI Weather Producer and AWS a plus. Light reporting required. Send tape with resume to Chief Meteorologist, WTVC, P.O. Box 60028, Chattanooga, TN 37406-6028.
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Reporter, NBC 12, Richmond, VA. Richmond’s No. 1 TV news station seeks reporter with proven track record investigating and reporting stories. Experience in live remote reporting is critical. Two years professional experience preferred. Send cover letter with salary requirements, resume and non-returnable demo tape to Nancy Kent Smith, News Director, NBC12, P. O. Box 12, Richmond, VA 23218. NBC12 is a member of the Lincoln Financial Group of companies.
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Weather Anchor: Channel 7 Eyewitness News in NYC has a unique opportunity for an on-air meteorologist with strong Internet and production skills. We are looking for the right fit for the Number 1 Weather Team. That individual has the personality and intelligence to anchor and produce any of ourweather segments. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, formulating and forecasting developing weather and designing a graphically enhanced weather broadcast. We need a hard working, self-starter with good energy and great personality. A Meteorology degree or NWA, AMS seal preferred. Send your resume and tape to: Kenny Plotnik, News Director, WABC-TV, 7 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023. No phone calls or emails, please. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Baltimoresun.com is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of News Producer. This individual will update the home page and other section fronts with copy from a variety of sources.Experience in reporting and editing are a must, as are computer skills and broad knowledge of news. Copy desk skills are a plus. Weekend hours required. If you're a journalist looking to work in a challenging, deadline-oriented environment, please send a cover letter, resume and at least three writing samples to:Baltimoresun.com, c/o Ben Pillow 2 Hamill Rd., Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21210 or:[Click here for email]
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ABCNews.com is seeking a News Designer / Editor. -Applicant will work with developers and news editors, advertisers to, create multimedia content photo-news graphics for news.com and cable tv medias. -Intimate knowledge of HTML, understanding how comps translate to code. - Work with vendors, create slideshows, multimedia photo-news graphics for news.com and cable tv medias. - On Air duties include creating full screen phoners, maps, quotes, and charts. - The qualified candidate must be a detail oriented individual with ability to handle tight deadlines, work well under pressure and prioritize multiple projects. Responsibilities: - Fluency in Macromedia and Adobe Suites, html, vector graphics, imaging and and eye for typography are essential. - A clear visual aesthetic, excellent organizational skills, understanding of information design, conceptual and creative thinking. - Strong news judgment on selecting photos and enhancing illustration that applies to stories onnews website. - Knowledge in Flash action scripting and video integration, and DreamWeaver. Hands on vector graphics, imaging and and eye for typography are essential. - Ability to edit photos, video and audio Requirements: - A minimum 5 years experience designing and producing visual information content in a team-based web news environment. - Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required - A professional able to handle multiple priorities with various deadlines This is a Senior position, please read the posting again before applying. We will respond those who meet job requirements. Send urls and/or, attachments only for cover letter/resume in .doc or .pdf formats. Inquire to: ABC News.com Creative Director jobs@abcnews.go.com

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About.com : Guide Coordinator (New York-NY) - 09/11/06
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MBE magazine : Writer (Torrance-CA) - 09/06/06
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The Associated Press : Photographer (Trenton-NJ) - 09/08/06
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Video Journalism Seminar

BECOMING A VIDEO JOURNALISTAs digital video equipment gets smaller and cheaper, more and more newsoutlets are relying on video journalists for their content. These reportersshoot and edit their own video, and frequently assume the role of fieldproducing as well. Their job is to work independently to deliver a completetelevision news piece. This seminar will take a look at what's involved inbeing a video journalist. It will examine the different skills required forthe job and share tips on how to be successful at it.For more info check out the course listing athttp://www.mediabistro.com/courses/cache/crs2108.asp

NAMIC Blog

NAMIC is pleased to announce the launch of the NAMIC Conference Blog! Join us online as we give you a behind-the-scenes look and session recaps of this year's conference. Also, check back often as we update throughout day.Go to http://annualnamicconference.blogspot.com now!

Music Seminar

New York City October 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2006 -

About Skillz of the Trade

Location
Skillz of the Trade is a hip hop production seminar that educates would be producers on the nuances of being a well polished producer within the genre of hip hop. Attendees are educated within a "hands-on" environment by actual producers who have worked with Wu-Tang, Roc-a-fella Records, Def Jam, Jive, Motown and Grammy award winning mastering engineer Don Grossinger. It is your opportunity to learn and network with some of the best in the business. Some of the topics that will be addressed are music production, creative sampling techniques, the best equipment to use, where to get your sounds, creating a signature sound, sampling laws, music theory, how to get in the door, mixing, mastering and so much more.

New York City October 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2006
NYC Seminar and Conference Center
71 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010

Media Seminars

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Join us for another great line-up of career seminars on journalism, filmmaking, television, magazine publishing and much more!
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CENTER FOR COMMUNICTION: FALL 2006
Dream Jobs: Covering the Arts
Monday, September 25
6:30 to 8:00 pm

Writing about the Arts is an art-form in itself. To do it well you have to know an awful lot about the discipline you are covering and an awful lot about everything else. Our panel of successful writers and editors reveals how their passions for theater, music and visual arts, along with a flair for journalism, have put them in the vanguard.

Jeremy McCarter, theater critic, New York Magazine
Pia Catton, arts editor, New York Sun
Elisabeth Vincentelli, arts & entertainment editor, Time Out New York
Lewis Beale, freelance writer/reporter, general features and entertainment industry coverage, The NY Times, The LA Times, Newsday, Time Out NY and other publications; adjunct lecturer, Dept. Of Film and Media Studies, Hunter College

Location:
Hunter College
Lang Recital Hall, 4th Floor
(enter on 69th Street between Park and Lexington)
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On the Waterfront with Screenwriter Budd Schulberg
Tuesday, September 26
6:30 to 9:00 pm

Calling all film students! Join us for a screening of On the Waterfront with Budd Schulberg who wrote this tough and uncompromising screenplay about dock workers struggling under the iron fist of mob-run unions. When it appeared in 1954, it astonished movie-goers and critics alike with authentic on-location shots, true-to-life dialogue and a remarkable cast, sweeping the Academy Awards and heralding the birth of modern New York filmmaking.

Budd Schulberg, author, What Makes Sammy Run?; screenwriter, On the Waterfront
Charles Randolph Wright (moderator), director/writer, Preaching to the Choir; The Emmett Till Story; Shades of Grey; Fool’s Hill

Location:
NYU
Kimmel Student Center
Shorin Performance Center, #802
60 Washington Square South
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Radio: Fly Air America
Wednesday, September 27
7:00 to 8:00 pm

For an alternative to Rush Limbaugh, turn your dial to the left. Upstart radio network Air America offers talk show-deprived liberals a place to vent opinions and share righteous indignation.

On-air hosts Al Franken, Janeane Garofalo, Chuck D, RFK Jr. (and many others, including our speakers) churn out a mixed bag of political humor and outrage for 89 national stations. Recently published Air America: The Playbook combines radio transcripts, interviews and side-bars with fresh material.

Mike Papantonio, co-host, Ring of Fire, Air America; co-writer, Air America: The Playbook
Sam Seder, co-host, Majority Report, Air America; co-writer, Air America: The Playbook

Book-signing follows.

Location:
Barnes and Noble
4 Astor Place (at Broadway)
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Desperate Networks and the Future of Television
Wednesday, October 4
6:30 to 8:00 pm

Power relationships in network television have become confused of late. Enter Bill Carter to explain the current industry climate in a revealing look at the networks’ struggles to compete for eyeballs and revenue with the encroachment of cable, computers, TiVo, Ipods and phones. However, it is still true that no hit creates a sensation like a network mega-hit. Learn how the network decision-making process works and what this means for future careers.

Bill Carter, television reporter, The New York Times; author, Desperate Networks
J. Max Robins (moderator), editor-in-chief, Broadcasting and Cable

Book-signing follows.

Location:
NYU
Abbe Bogen Board Room , 11th Floor
44 West 4th Street
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Political Bloggers and Infamous Scribblers
Tuesday, October 10
6:30 to 8:00 pm

A feisty crowd of shameless propagandists and pamphleteers wrote with impunity back in the 18th Century when the so-called news of the day was often partisan, fabricated and sensationalized. But at times it was stirring and inspiring and became a crucial factor in our country’s struggle for independence. Join leading bloggers and pundits to explore the no-holds-barred world of opinion journalism—past, present and future.

Eric Burns, host, Media Watch, Fox News; author, Infamous Scribblers: Journalism in the Days of the Founding Fathers
Patrick Philips, editor/founder, I Want Media; professor, digital media, NYU
Ana Marie Cox (Wonkette), Washington editor, time.com; author, Dog Days
Jonathan Capehart (moderator), former editor, Editorial Page, NY Daily News

Book-signing follows.

Location:
Hunter College
Lang Recital Hall
4th Floor (Enter on 69th St. between Park and Lexington)
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Sketches of Sydney Pollack
Monday, October 16
6:30 to 8:00 pm

Sydney Pollack sits down with James Sanders for a look at his amazing career as the quintessential filmmaker: director, producer and actor. Of the more than 20 films he has directed, many were shot in the Big Apple, including The Way We Were; Three Days of the Condor; Tootsie; Searching for Bobby Fisher; Bright Lights, Big City; and The Interpreter. His acting credits include roles in Tootsie and Husbands and Wives. Accolades abound, including two Oscars for Out of Africa: Best Director and Best Picture, as well as 46 Academy Award nominations for other movies. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from a true master.

Sydney Pollack, producer, director, actor, cinematographer
James Sanders (moderator), author, Scenes from the City:

Presented with The Mayor’s Office for Film, Theatre and Broadcasting

Location:
The New School
Lang Auditorium
55 West 13th Street
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How to Get a Great Media Job
Wednesday, October 18
6:30 to 8:00 pm

If you dream of landing a job that’s a piece of cake and pays enough to keep you in the style in which you’d like to be accustomed, come hear Stanley Bing’s wickedly satirical approach to getting the perfect job. His latest book, 100 Bullshit Jobs and How to Get Them, is one-part humor and two-parts savvy advice from a seasoned media pro. Bing will dissect the skills you need to excel in various careers, as well as the upside, the downside and the dark side. And who knows? Between laughs, you just might discover the career you were born for.

Stanley Bing (aka Gil Schwartz, executive vice president, CBS), author of several business-humor books, including the best-selling What Would Machiavelli Do?, Throwing the Elephant, The Big Bing, Sun Tzu Was a Sissy, and Rome Inc.

Book-signing follows.

Location:
Hunter College
Lang Recital Hall, 4th Floor
(enter on 69th St. between Park and Lexington)
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Creating a Hit: The Sopranos
Monday, October 30
6:30 to 8:00 pm

For writer, director, producer David Chase, The Sopranos was a prime opportunity to take his own personal vision for a series from initial concept to full-blown production: writing, directing and creatively guiding the entire first season and beyond. Part satirical loving homage to the influences of the great American gangster films, part dark comedic study of a New Jersey Italian-American family, The Sopranos is the first-ever TV series set against the family life of a contemporary Mafioso and has struck a deep chord with viewers and critics alike, changing the medium, forever. Hear from Chase firsthand on his Peabody and multi-Emmy Award-winning HBO series.

David Chase, creator and executive producer, The Sopranos
David Schwartz (moderator), chief curator, Museum of the Moving Image

Location:
McGraw Hill Auditorium
1221 Avenue of the Americas
(enter on 49th Street)
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Branding in the Digital Age
Wednesday, November 8
6:30 to 8:00 pm

Licensing is bringing the brands we’ve grown up with to every aspect of our daily lives and every corner of the globe. Media companies are in the forefront of the phenomenon as they license brands and re-invent products for the global market. To succeed requires lots of people and resources. Find out what this means for future careers.

Maura Regan, vp & general manager, Global Consumer Products, Sesame Workshop
Kevin Kiniry, manager, Licensing, DC Comics
Tamra Knepfer, senior vice president, Licensing, American Greetings
Sherice Torres, vice president, Hard Goods, Nickelodeon
Barry Janoff (moderator), executive editor, BrandWeek

Location:
NYU
Kimmel Center
Shorin Performance Center, #802
60 Washington Square South
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Shooting in New York: A Guide to Realizing Your Dreams
Tuesday, November 14
6:30 to 8:00 pm

Gone are the bad old days when NYC was the backdrop for harsh and unforgiving stories like Taxi Driver and The French Connection. Today filmmakers looking for a taste of fast-receding grunge and grit must head for the outer boroughs. Hear how first-time director Dito Montiel, (Best Director at this year’s Sundance Film Festival), turned his memoir into an authentic New York story based on his coming of age on the mean streets of the city.

Dito Montiel, screenwriter/director/author, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, starring Robert Downey, Jr., Rosario Dawson, Chazz Palminteri.

Location:
HBO
15th Floor
1100 Avenue of the Americas (at 42nd Street)
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Media and the Politics of Food
Wednesday, November 15
6:30 to 8:00 pm

If you don’t know a trans-fat from a transmission, beware: when it comes to food, what you don’t know can hurt you. The food industry will say anything, and the media constantly proclaims “new findings” to refute their old “new findings.” Our panel of writers and chefs offers clarity and feeds your hunger for wholesome information.

Jay Weinstein, chef; author, The Ethical Gourmet
Nina Planck, creator and manager of farmers' markets; author, Real Food
Mary Cleaver, chef and caterer, The Green Table
Peter Pringle, author, Food, Inc.
Ed Levine (moderator), New York Eats; New York Eats (More); co-author, Pizza: A Slice of Heaven

Book-signing follows.

Location:
Housing Works Book Café
126 Crosby Street
(between Houston and Prince Streets)
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Video Journalism: Non-stop News
Tuesday, November 21
6:30 to 8:00 pm

Breaking into news reporting has never been easier. With evolving technologies, ever-expanding delivery systems and the public hunger for 24/7 on-demand updates, news execs agree that user-generated content is strengthening their coverage and expanding their coverage. Our panel of newshounds and VJ pros will walk you through the steps to getting started.

David Puente, broadcast producer, ABC News; anchor, ABC New Now
Michael Rosenblum, president & ceo, Rosenblum TV, former producer, CBS
Lisa Lambden, Rosenblum TV; producer, video journalism and on-line news, BBC
Andrew Baron, creator and producer, Rocketboom

Location:
HBO
15TH Floor
1100 Avenue of the Americas
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An Evening with Sidney Lumet
Tuesday, November 21
7:30 to 9:00 pm

Sidney Lumet sets many of his films in New York— the city itself becoming a living character. The consummate filmmaker, his distinctive style is a product of both Lumet’s stage experience and early days in TV. Acclaimed as “the actors’ director,” he has turned out 18 Oscar-nominated performances and won countless awards worldwide.

Sidney Lumet, director, Network, Dog Day Afternoon, Q&A, Serpico, The Pawnbroker; Night Falls on Manhattan; Prince of the City; 12 Angry Men (and many more)

Co-presented with the 92nd St. Y and The Mayor’s Office for Film, Theatre & Broadcasting

Contact the Center at 212/686-5005 or info@cencom.org . Seating LIMITED!!

Location:
92nd Street Y
Lexington and East 92nd Street
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Bonnie Fuller: The Joys of Much Too Much
Wednesday, November 29
6:30 to 8:00 pm

Publishing powerhouse Bonnie Fuller has piloted Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Us Weekly and Star to record-breaking circulation while raising a family of four children. In her how-to book, she shares the secrets of her success with style and aplomb, refuting the old cliché, “You can’t have it all,” and showing us how we absolutely can. Aspiring media pros won’t want to miss this crash course for a “fuller” life from one of the best in the business.

Bonnie Fuller, editorial director, American Media; author, The Joys of Much Too Much

Book-signing follows.

Location:
NYU
Silver Board Room, #914
60 Washington Square South
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Comedy Central: Funny Business
Tuesday, December 5
6:30 to 8:00 pm
With hits like South Park, The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, Comedy Central is riding high as it serves up the hippest, smartest and funniest material on the tube. Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart have become two of our most effective media critics, drawing distinguished guests from left, right and center, and providing a place for spirited public debate. Stewart says more by raising an eyebrow than most pundits do in six paragraphs. Watching Colbert’s O’Reilly-esque persona while he spins the news can bring a guffaw to the most jaded viewer. Learn how it all comes together.
Michele Ganeless, general manager and evp, Comedy Central

Location:
NYU
Shorin Performance Center, #802
60 Washington Square South


Making a Great Documentary
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Accomplished, prolific, multi award-winning filmmakers discuss their amazing body of work and offer tips for aspiring producers, directors, editors and screenwriters.

Sam Pollard, director and: Eyes on the Prize II; “American Masters”— John Ford/John Wayne: The Filmmaker and the Legend. for Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela; American Roots Music, Spike Lee’s editor: 4 Little Girls; Clockers; Jungle Fever. HBO’s When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (and editor); The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
St. Claire Bourne, director, Paul Robeson; producer, Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks
Richard Wesley (moderator), screenwriter: The
Uptown Saturday Night, Let's Do It Again, Native Son, Fast Forward, Mandela and de Klerk

Location:
HBO
15th Floor
1100 Avenue of the Americas

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ON-LOCATION WORKSHOPS:
For students only!!

The Colbert Report- Wednesday, September 27th- 6pm
Food Network- Monday, October 9th- 11am
ABC Studios, Times Square- Wednesday, October 11th- 8am
Curious Pictures- Thursday, November 9th- 11am
The View, Date, TBA
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