The LA Times recently launched a new multimedia feature: I C U: Los Angeles Connections, exploring the “missed connections” section of Craigslist. Updated weekly with new stories, video-journalist Katy Newton looks into stories behind the postings. 

If you’re in the LA area and looking for singles, don’t miss the map- you can see where the concentrations of singles are, by both gender and age.

This is a pretty great use of multimedia to explore community connections, worth checking out.

This month features a slideshow from the four photographers- Larry Burrows of Life magazine, Henri Huet of The Associated Press, Kent Potter of United Press International and Keisaburo Shimamoto of Newsweek- who were killed over Laos in 1971 when their helicopter was shot down by North Vietnamese gunfire.

The remains of the four were recently interred in the new Newseum in Washington, D.C. If you don’t have time to read anything else on the site this month, definitely check out the exceptional work of these four men.

Description: Human Rights Watch seeks a Senior Multimedia Producer to develop, create and produce multimedia content. S/he will direct a staff of two, as well as a team of consulting editors, in creating visually compelling and journalistically excellent features that complement and enhance Human Rights Watch’s research and advocacy.

The Senior Multimedia Producer will report to Human Rights Watch’s Communications Director and work in close cooperation with the Creative Director, who oversees Human Rights Watch’s relationships with photographers. The Senior Multimedia Producer will supervise a small team consisting of a Video Editor and Radio Producer, as well as audiovisual consultants as needs arise. Virtually all multimedia products are posted on www.hrw.org, the Senior Multimedia Producer will also work closely with the HRW web team. S/he will collaborate with Human Rights Watch’s researchers and advocates to create dynamic and accessible features that help HRW’s work achieve the greatest impact.

Qualifications: The Senior Multimedia Producer should have at least seven years of experience in some form of broadcast journalism, and be knowledgeable in viral and multi-platform distribution of multimedia products. S/he must be able to effectively market HRW’s multimedia features around the world to traditional broadcast and new media outlets. The ability to work effectively with multiple languages is essential.

Human Rights Watch’s multimedia features may include sound, text, audio, still photography, video, graphics, and animation. Candidates should have knowledge of leading graphic, audio, and video tools including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Suite, Macromedia programs, ProTools, and 2 & 3D imaging software. Experience with information architecture and graphical user interface (GUI) design is highly desired.

The Senior Multimedia Producer must be very flexible, a team player, and able to adapt to a fluid environment and tight deadlines, working well under pressure.

Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE APPLY BY MAY 19, 2008 by emailing in a single submission: a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, and a sample/portfolio of your previous multimedia products no later than May 19, 2008 to hrwpress@hrw.org. Please use “Senior Multimedia Producer” as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:

Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee – Senior Multimedia Producer (Communications)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299
Fax: (212) 736-1300
Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

* * *
Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.

Requirements: Four-year college degree or equivalent in work experience; minimum 5 years as photographer (or videographer) on a daily newspaper. Must have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Expert in multimedia applications such as Photoshop CS, Adobe Flash, Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premiere Pro. Proven news judgment, high ethical standards, knowledge of broadcast production, audio and video editing and print photo editing. Must be able to work effectively under deadline pressure. Minimum two years experience with online video and audio production. Must be able to balance multiple priorities, work well in a team environment under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule will vary — day shifts, night shift and weekend shifts. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Please send a cover letter, resume with references and a multimedia portfolio to:

Janet Reeves, Director of Photography/Multimedia
Rocky Mountain News
101 West Colfax Ave
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202

If necessary, you may e-mail Janet with questions at reevesj@rockymountainnews.com, but no phone calls, please. If sending a FedX package, use the general photo department number: 303-954-5382. Thank you for your consideration.

Crisis Guide: The Israeli-Palestinian Authority was produced in consultation with experts at the Council on Foreign Relations, Arab and Israeli sources, as well as an array of independent scholars, former officials, diplomats, and experts on the region’s political and economic history.

Crisis Guides, CFR.org’s interactive, award-winning franchise, seek to bring context and historical perspective to the world’s most complex issues. Produced with MediaStorm.org, the series also includes Crisis Guide: The Korean Peninsula, which looks at the standoff between the two Koreas, and Crisis Guide: Darfur, which looks at the tragedy in Sudan’s Darfur region. The next guide will tackle the issue of climate change.

From now through May 1st, fans around the world can register and cast their votes in The Webby People’s Voice Awards at http://pv.webbyawards.com.

 
Of course, we’d love for you to vote for these projects:

WEBSITE ENTRIES:

 
ONLINE FILM AND VIDEO ENTRIES:

 
Three additional MediaStorm projects were named Official Honorees:

 
ABOUT THE WEBBY AWARDS
Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are known worldwide for its famous five-word speech limit. Past headline-grabbing speechmakers include Al Gore (”Please don’t recount this vote”), Beastie Boys (”Can anyone fix my computer?”), and Prince (”Everything you think is true.”)

The Webby Awards is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 550-person judging academy whose members include Internet co-inventor Vinton Cerf, R/GA’s Chief Bob Greenberg, “Simpson’s” creator Matt Groening, Arianna Huffington, and Harvey Weinstein.

Winners will be announced on May 6, 2008. See all nominees and honorees.

Watch the story.

Adrees Latif of Reuters was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography, for his photograph of a Japanese videographer killed during a street demonstration in Myanmar.

Congratulations also to the other finalists in these categories: David Guttenfelder (AP) and Mona Reeder (Dallas Morning News) for Feature Photography, and Mahmud Hams (Agence France-Presse) and the Los Angeles Times Staff for Breaking News Photography.

Also worth mentioning, the Washington Post won six awards, including the Public Service Prize, for a story on wounded veterans at Walter Reed Hospital, which photographer Michael du Cille worked on with two reporters.

View the complete list here.

Scott Jensen of KTUU in Anchorage, was recently named NPPA’s TV News Photojournalist of the Year. Three stories from his award-winning portfolio, along with his favorite story, are on the site, each with a video interview with Jensen.

This month’s issue also features “Philip Jones Griffiths in Memorium,” a tribute to the late photographer, whose work in Vietnam and throughout his career at Magnum made such a great impact on photojournalists and on everyone who saw his work.

The Knight Digital Media Center at the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Journalism, is currently accepting Fellowship applications for:

Multimedia Reporting Training Seminars
May 18 – 23; June 8 – 13; and July 6- 11, 2008

Application deadline for all workshops is APRIL 11, 2008

The Knight Digital Media Center Multimedia Training Program is accepting applications for 20 fellowships per workshop for journalists to attend these seminars that combine practical instruction in multimedia reporting with in-depth exploration of issues in online publishing.

We are accepting concurrent applications for workshops being offered in May, June and July 2008. Applicants may apply to one, two or all three workshops. Because we receive far more applications than we can accommodate, applicants are encouraged to apply for multiple workshops to increase their chances of being accepted into one of them.

Participants will receive six days of intense hands-on instruction on
how to do multimedia stories for the Web, including:

• Using digital video cameras, photo cameras and audio recorders;
• Doing storyboards, stand-ups, voiceovers and other broadcast techniques;
• Digital video, audio and photo editing; creating photo slide shows in Flash;
• Web page creation and multimedia Web site design.

Fellows create a multimedia project as part of the seminar. In addition, there are evening and noontime presentations by online publishing experts on the most pressing issues in digital media.

WHO SHOULD APPLY: Professional print and broadcast journalists seeking multimedia skills. Fellowships include lodging, meals and instruction. Cost of travel to the workshop must be paid by the applicant’s news organization.

HOW TO APPLY: An online application form and instructions are available at: http://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/training/

If you have questions about the workshop, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions page on the application site, which addresses the most commonly asked questions about the application and selection process. To view the FAQ page, click here: http://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/training/faq/.
If your question is not addressed by the FAQ page, contact Lanita Pace-Hinton, director of multimedia training, at pacel@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-7429.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 11, 2008.
 
 

The NPPA’s Digital Convergence ‘08 Seminar is also now open for registration. They are holding a Multimedia Immersion session May 27-30, followed by the Convergence ‘08 Seminars May 30-31, in Louisville, KY. The Multimedia Immersion section is only open to the first 50 people who apply, so don’t wait! Instructors include:

• Scott Anger – Video Editor, The Los Angeles Times
• Meredith Birkett – Multimedia Producer, MSNBC
• Regina McCombs - Multimedia Producer, Star Tribune
• Will Sullivan - Interactive Director, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Scott Utterback – Video Journalist, The Louisville Courier Journal
• Joe Weiss - Soundslides
• Will Yurman - Staff Photojournalist, The Democrat and Chronicle
• …and about 20 more trainers, all experts and leaders in the field of multimedia

The Conversion Seminar will also feature a great lineup of speakers, and is open to all (with registration). Check out their lineup here.

The judging for the NPPA’s 2008 Best of Photojournalism Awards was completed this past weekend.

We are excited to announce that MediaStorm.org placed in three categories:

First Place, Documentary Video: “Black Market” Patrick Brown / MediaStorm.org

Second Place, Feature Audio Slideshow: “The Ninth Floor” Jessica Dimmock / MediaStorm.org

Third Place, Best Multimedia Package: “Black Market” Patrick Brown / MediaStorm.org

Additionally, MediaStorm Multimedia Producer Chad A. Stevens placed First in the Feature Video Category for “Kentucky Reptile Zoo”, and was also a part of the Soul of Athens Project, which won First Place for Best Multimedia Package, Second Place for Documentary Video, for “Be Not Afraid”, and Second Place, Feature Video, for “Surgery of the Soul”.

Congratulations to all of the BOP winners.

Join us to hear Brian Storm, president of MediaStorm.org and former director of
multimedia for MSNBC.com - one of most exciting and influential minds in
journalism today.

Thursday, April 3, 2008 (6:30-9 pm)
Columbia Journalism School
116th St & Broadway (#1 train to 116th St)

6:30-7:00 pm - reception - drinks and light food
7-9 pm - lecture + Q&A (dessert will be available after the Q&A)
No charge; no RSVP required; all are welcome.

Read/hear previous Hearst New Media Lectures:
http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/events/hearst/

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Pierce College is looking for a highly creative individual with multimedia experience to teach multimedia classes in the Media Arts Department. The media arts department consists of 5 disciplines: Broadcasting, Cinema, Journalism, Photography and Public Relations. We are transitioning from traditional media to convergence. We are a small department which has traditionally been strong in print media. We would like this individual to help us grow the department with new ideas and classes and expand into multi-platform storytelling. The successful applicant will be a bridge between Media Arts and the other departments on campus that multimedia can include. They will be required to fulfill a 30-hour a week assignment which is divided between teaching and departmental duties. The teaching assignment may include day and night classes.

Department responsibilities include the following:

- Document knowledge and experience in multimedia journalism in online or broadcast mediums.
- Collaborate with journalism instructors in co-advising the online versions of both the weekly campus newspaper the Roundup and the campus magazine The BULL as both publications improve their on-line formats.
- Retain and motivate students by engaging them in the learning process using a variety of teaching methods, including the use of computers and other technologies to provide high-quality classroom instruction.
- Modify existing courses as necessary, and create new curriculum that emulates on-the-job proficiency required of multimedia professionals.
- Develop a recruitment and marketing plan designed to attract students who want to work in multimedia.
- Adapt curriculum and develop programs for special-needs students.
- Develop community bridges by planning and implementing education advisory committees to incorporate recommendations from these groups into the instructional program.
- Assess the need for equipment and educational materials; help formulate and submit appropriate grant applications and/or purchase requests.
- Meet with students during scheduled office hours and assist students during scheduled lab hours.
- Participate in department and campus meetings.
- Participate with department in addressing Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Cycles.
- Participate in appropriate professional development activities, including accompanying student journalists to weekend conferences and competitions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of documented full-time work experience as a multimedia professional OR an Associate of Art’s degree plus six years of documented full-time professional multimedia work OR the equivalent from an accredited institution.

A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

- A master’s degree in multimedia, new media, broadcasting, photography, journalism, communications, or visual communication.
- An excellent academic record that indicates a strong foundation in teaching discipline.
- A vision for multi-platform storytelling.
- Experience in production of content for new media including some of these areas: on-line writing, design and publication, podcasting, digital video production and editing, audio production and editing.
- Knowledge of current multimedia software used in the industry such as final cut pro, audio editing software and flash.
- Familiarity with web based design and content delivery, knowledge of html would be helpful.
- Experience in journalism, broadcasting, photography, design, documentary filmmaking or public relations.
- Recent teaching and publication advising experience at the community college level.
- Willingness to accept additional duties with the department and college beyond the teaching assignment.
- A learner-centered focus: able to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed.
- An ability to work effectively with computers and other forms of advanced technology utilized in providing high-quality classroom instruction.
- An ability to communicate positively with students, classified staff and faculty and administration.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The starting salary ranges from $47,280 to $73,610 for the 10 month academic year, depending on experience and professional preparation. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates who wish to be considered must file an LACCD Application for Academic Position and Diversity Survey (http://www.piercecollege.edu/campusjobs_faculty.asp ); a letter of interest (describing your interest in the position; resume; copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required only at time of hire); and three letters of reference sent under separate cover directly to the college by the referee.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Position is contingent upon available funding. Pierce College reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time.

Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant. Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

The complete application package must be received by
May 12, 2008 to be considered. [Application materials may not be submitted by facsimile or email.]

Send completed application to:

Pierce College
Human Resources – Attn. Mary Fellows
Multimedia Faculty Position
6201 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills CA 91371-0001

Pierce College is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develop the editorial vision, strategic plans and editorial calendars for the site.
• Work with marketing/advertising sales team to communicate editorial plans.
• Oversee online editorial budget.
• Develop, manage and edit Web-only stories, multimedia packages and Web departments by freelancers and editorial staff.
• Work with production staff to create multimedia packages.
• Develop and maintain web features promoting quality user-generated content, such as videos, text messages, photos, comments, graphics, and other ideas.
• Conceptualize and direct the technical development of other new web features, podcasts, distributable information widgets and community tools.
• Manage community feedback process, track site performance and usage.
• Develop and implement strategy to stimulate action in the site’s social network (groups, comments, user-generated content, emails, etc.).
• Direct site design and information architecture initiatives in collaboration with the Editor and design partners.
• Together with Director, Online Publishing Group:
* Oversee and direct site upgrades and search engine optimization improvements with the goal of increasing audience size and engagement.
* Forge editorial partnerships; oversee day-to-day partner management and execution.
* Manage strategic relationships with content and syndication partners from within the Smithsonian Institution and outside.
* Collaborate on digital content distribution strategies, including RSS, blogger outreach, mobile, etc.

Knowledge and Experience:
• Minimum of five years full-time work experience developing online tools, features and community elements for high-profile online news or feature sites required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; journalism and management experience required
• Must have strong news judgment and a commitment to journalistic ethics and standards, as well as superior writing and editing skills.
• Must have experience developing, assigning and editing stories, and producing multimedia packages
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with Web design and development, including working knowledge of content management systems, HTML, XML, RSS, Flash, editing software for audio and video, site taxonomy and content distribution techniques required.

Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, please forward a resume and cover letter including salary requirements to: sbvcareers@si.edu. Application materials forwarded without salary information will not be considered.

Final candidate selection will be contingent on the applicant’s successful completion of a pre-appointment background screen and subsequent background investigation.

EOE

For more information, see job posting.

The Globe and Mail has created another stunning multimedia presentation, Talking to the Taliban.

From their site: A portrait of average Taliban fighters in Kandahar has emerged from a research project by The Globe and Mail. An interviewer gained unprecedented access to insurgent groups in five districts of the province, and emerged from the dangerous assignment with 42 video recordings of fighters answering a standardized list of questions. It’s a unique look at Canada’s front-line opponents in the war.

The series will be published in six parts daily through Friday, March 28.
See the site: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/talkingtothetaliban

Dates: May 16th, 17th & 18th, 2008
Location: Klitgord Auditorium-New York City Technical College
Address: 285 Jay Street (in downtown Brooklyn), New York 11201

This expanded 3 day seminar will include the following:

- VII Photographer presentations including their latest work along with newest members, Marcus Bleasdale and Franco Pagetti.
- VII Network Photographer Presentations.
- Special guest presentation by Simon Norfolk
- Panel discussions on “Photojournalism Within The Context of Contemporary Photography”
- Breaking product news by our sponsors including, Canon U.S.A.
- Book Signings by VII Photographers and special guests.
- Exclusive VII Seminar evening events in the new VII DUMBO space on 28 Jay Street

General admission - $50 PORTFOLIO REVIEWS (includes reviews by two VII Photographers) - $200 You can get more information and register at http://viiphoto.com/event.html

Reuters and MediaStorm collaborated to create Bearing Witness: Five Years of the Iraq War, launched to coincide with the war’s 5th anniversary.

The site features profiles of three Reuter’s journalists who have more than 23 years combined experience reporting and photographing in Iraq.

Reuters video, photography, info-graphics and journalists are showcased in this 5 chapter interactive application created from more than 20 hours of video footage and images selected from 3,600 of the best of Reuters photographs — some published here for the first time. Additional chapters include a timeline of the Iraq War made up of 223 still images and 15 videos, and five maps drawn from dozens of pages of data.

The March issue of The Digital Journalist is now online. As always, there is a plethora of interesting material, leading with a series of photographs by David and Peter Turnley, taken in 1973-74 on McClellan Street in the twin brothers’ hometown of Fort Wayne, IN. The brothers began the project when they were 17, looking at the daily life in this industrial city. With a foreword by John G. Morris, and introductions by both Peter and David, this is a story you shouldn’t miss.

Maierson discusses how he uses Final Cut Pro and Aperture, as well as an overview of MediaStorm’s production workflow.

Edit Well is published monthly by Peachpit press. For subscription information, please visit editwell.com.

We are excited to announce that MediaStorm.org won Best Use of Multimedia - Small Markets, in the 2008 POYi Competition.

The MediaStorm team was involved with seven of 26 multimedia awards including:

Second Place, Multimedia Feature Story: “Gorilla Massacre” Michael Nichols and Brent Stirton, National Geographic / Produced by MediaStorm.org

Award of Excellence, Multimedia Feature Story: “Evidence of my Existence” Jim Lo Scalzo, US News and World Report / MediaStorm.org

Second Place, Best Multimedia Project: “The Marlboro Marine” Luis Sinco, Photographer, Los Angeles Times / Produced by MediaStorm.org

Award of Excellence, Best Multimedia Project: “Black Market” Patrick Brown, Photographer / MediaStorm.org

Best Use of Multimedia - Small Markets: “Soul of Athens” by Ohio University. Chad Stevens, Bob Sacha and Brian Storm participated.

Best Use of Multimedia - Small Markets: “Mountain Workshops” by Western Kentucky University. Chad Stevens and Bob Sacha participated.

Category Winners are:

Multimedia Feature Story First Place: “Iowa’s Unlikely Privilege” Jim Lo Scalzo/US News & World Report
other winners

Multimedia News Story First Place: “Hillside Display of Crosses: A War of Emotions” Pauline Lubens/San Jose Mercury News
other winners

Best Multimedia Project First Place: “A New Dawn?” / David Stephenson/Lexington Herald-Leader
other winners

Best Use Multimedia - Major First Place: NGM.com
other winners

Best Use Multimedia - Small First Place: MediaStorm.org
other winners

Congratulations to all of the POYi winners.

A BA degree in Photojournalism, Multimedia Journalism or other disciplines that emphasize visual storytelling and multimedia production and/or editing is required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience or education will be considered. A minimum of two years experience producing or editing visual content for newspapers or online news is essential. Further knowledge of broadcast production, audio/video editing and/or Macromedia Flash is a plus.

Must be organized and able to manage daily and long-term projects simultaneously. Must be a self-starter but be able to work in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will be flexible with their time as this position will include some night and weekend shifts.

See site for more information/application instructions.

The Secrets of Multimedia Storytelling from Brian Storm at MediaStorm.org

Speaker: Brian Storm
Event Type: Photography
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: B&H Photo, 420 9th Ave, NY New York 10001

Multimedia, a dominant force in American culture, has shaped the way we view the world through a sophisticated method of storytelling. By combining multiple elements of media, photojournalists have produced compelling compositions of new media that have allowed us to interpret information on a level never experienced before. MediaStorm www.mediastorm.org, one of the most influential multimedia production studios in the world, is located right here in New York City and was launched by President Brian Storm, a passionate leader in the field of photojournalism and new media.

Brian will share his thoughts on the future of photojournalism and the importance of new media publications in the next generation of newsreaders and aspiring journalists. Come find out how to recognize and achieve quality photojournalism through learning new storytelling tools and distribution opportunities.

Register for this event here.

The Workshop is an intense four-day gathering of the top professionals in photojournalism, along with 100 carefully selected students. The Workshop’s purpose is to create a forum in which an exchange of ideas, techniques, and philosophies can be shared between both established members and newcomers of the profession of picture journalism. The Workshop is tuition-free, and the 100 students are chosen based on the merit of their portfolios.

Please check out www.eddieadamsworkshop.com for more info.

There are three unique Workshop options:

Advanced Multimedia Reporting Workshop in New York City
Work with a team (reporter, editor and producer) to create an original multimedia piece in New York City.

* Workshop One: March 29th-April 5th, 2008
* Workshop Two: April 19th-26th, 2008
* Workshop Three: May 3rd-May 10th, 2008

The application deadline is March 3, 2008.

Advanced Multimedia Post-Production Workshop
Bring your existing multimedia assets to MediaStorm and work one-on-one with a MediaStorm producer to craft a multimedia project.

MediaStorm Traveling Multimedia Workshop
Bring the MediaStorm Workshop to you. A perfect solution for those who want to train a large staff.

Learn more, or contact workshops@mediastorm.org for more information.

Producer ll, Video , Bryant Park Project (#WEB 1749)
Generates video story ideas for the Bryant Park Project website, from original individual stories to recurring features; shoots and edits video; identifies video from external sources that we can obtain, publish, feature, and/or discuss on air or online; helps develop and cultivate a video strategy for Bryant Park; maintains a close relationship with NPR Digital Media and helps maintain standards and overall video strategy for NPR; makes and manages video assignments to freelancers; cultivates and manages relationships with outside sources of video material. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years television and/or professional video experience in a news or documentary setting; must be an idea machine with the skills to follow through; demonstrated excellence as a writer and visual story teller; demonstrated expertise in video shooting and editing; demonstrated experience with desktop video editing and production tools; experience working on a Web publication or demonstrable passion for new-media platforms, tools and approaches; familiarity with a variety of computer systems and software applications; ability to adapt to changes in equipment, software and workflow; understanding of journalistic ethics; experience maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness; ability to handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities/conditions; ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure; ability and willingness to work varied shifts; ability to work independently and as part of a team; proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system; ability to relocate. In the future, NPR may choose to transfer employees to other geographic locations. Severance provisions of the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement will apply should you choose not to accept a transfer. Preferred significant daily news experience; experience in digital image editing and proven excellence with still and/or video photography, video editing and audio production.

From their site:
Faculty from Poynter and the renowned Stan Kalish Workshop team up to teach effective picture editing for print and online. Learn to produce more compelling photographic coverage and to showcase your work in innovative ways using multimedia tools. Improve your reporting, researching and editing skills. Be better prepared to face the biggest issues confronting photojournalists, including ethics and professional development.

Who will benefit
Senior picture editors, photo directors, visual managers, producers and presentation, supervising copy editors and senior newsroom leaders.

You’ll learn …

• To explore ideas for establishing ethical guidelines for photographic reporting and presentation
• To sharpen your ability to spot visual potential in news coverage and convey information quickly
• To build effective newsroom collaboration

Deadline for the Poynter Workshop is February 19, and the Stan Kalish Deadline is February 28.

There is a $100 discount for anyone attending both the Digital Photo Editing Workshop and the Stan Kalish Workshop ($50 off of each), and you can share the discount with a colleague.

Media Producer, Collections Information & Access, The J. Paul Getty Museum
Requisition: 2862
The Collections Information & Access department of the J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a media producer to lead the development and implementation of educational multimedia regarding the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. Media projects include audio tours, media-rich digital presentations, interactive installations, and videos about the Museum’s collection, art-making techniques, conservation projects, and exhibitions. The producer oversees media projects from conception through completion, serving as the primary contact for internal and external parties for content development, and administrative and related technology matters. Creates and executes project proposals, specifications, and budgets; develops and manages multiple concurrent project plans; helps to shape and define the experience of the Museum visitorboth physical and virtual; and ensures quality and consistency across media product lines. Collections Information & Access is a highly creative, collaborative, team-oriented department. The producer serves as media project team leader, working with content authors, designers, media specialists, external contractors, and editors, in addition to curatorial, education, exhibition, and Web production staff. The producer is responsible for creating media that meets the interpretative goals of curatorial and education staff. The successful candidate must be able to adapt in order to accommodate curatorial exhibition-related needs, and be able to integrate new technologies in media production and display. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related area of study, and 5 years experience in educational media production or related field, is required. Strong project management, communication, collaborative, and organizational abilities are essential. Working knowledge of new developments in multimedia technology is ideal. Must have solid experience developing and managing budgets and project plans. Ability to supervise and work with video crews and audio engineers is required. Technical expertise with media editing tools and software, such as Final Cut Pro, is necessary. Must have a solid understanding of editorial processes as they relate to digital interactive projects for in-gallery and online environments, and experience producing content for diverse audiences. Must be able to produce multiple projects on time and within budget. Energy, enthusiasm, initiative, and innovation are key qualities for this position. Please email cover letter, resume, and salary history to jobs@getty.edu and indicate in the subject line, “Media Producer/AT” OR send your information as requested to Human Resources, The J. Paul Getty Trust, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681 and indicate in your cover letter the name of the position. No calls, please. EOE. .

There are also postings for:
Imaging Technician (Photographer); Senior Project Coordinator, Public Programs; Software Engineer, Collection Information & Access, and several other positions.

For complete application guidelines, please see the attached documents and visit their website at: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/photography

CALL FOR PROPOSALS:

Moving Walls 15
Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2008, 5pm (Eastern Standard Time)
OSI’s Documentary Photography Project invites photographers to submit a proposal and completed body of work for consideration in the Moving Walls 15 group exhibition. Moving Walls is an annual documentary photography exhibition that represents the obstacles—such as political oppression, economic instability, and racism—that society often erects and the struggles to tear those barriers down.

2008 Distribution Grant
Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2008 at 5pm (Eastern Standard Time)
OSI’s Documentary Photography Project is offering a grant to documentary photographers who have already completed a significant body of work on issues of social justice to collaborate with a partner organization and propose new ways of using photography as a tool for positive social change. All photographers must have another entity (such as a nonprofit, NGO, or community-based organization) that will work with the photographer to design an innovative distribution strategy that engages a specific audience, community, and/or site and presents documentary photographs in a way that has a meaningful and lasting impact on the communities or issues addressed in the images. Grants of $5,000 to $30,000 will be awarded.

Rape of a Nation by Marcus Bleasdale
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is home to the deadliest war in the world today. An estimated 5.4 million people have died since 1998, the largest death toll since the Second World War, according to the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

After successive waves of fighting and ten years of war, there are no hospitals, few roads and limited NGO and UN presence because it is too dangerous to work in many of these regions. The West’s desire for minerals and gems has contributed to a fundamental breakdown in the social structure. See the story.

Over the years, Ed Kashi and Julie Winokur have worked together on books, exhibitions and photography assignments which have taken them around the world. Their work together has also moved beyond the still image — into video and other new interactive media. Their discussions will center around new media and the opportunities it creates for telling stories visually, as well as the implications of our brave new media landscape for the photo industry.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
6:00 pm -8:30 pm

Laura Parsons Pratt Conference Center
281 Park Ave South at 22nd Street, New York City

Admission: ASPP Members $10.00, Guests $15.00, Light food and beverages will be served.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by Jan 28.

For more information, contact aspp_ny@yahoo.com, http://www.aspp.com