Free Press is hiring a Media Director in our Washington, DC office. If you, or someone you know, are interested in this terrific opportunity please see below for details and application instructions. We’re reviewing applications as they come in and are eager to fill this important role as soon as possible. Thanks in advance for helping us spread the word.
Media Director Position Summary:
The Media Director is responsible for advancing Free Press' mission and goals and will work to build recognition and credibility of the organization. With other FP staff s/he will create and implement a strategic, multi-faceted media relations program that will build and maintain relationships with journalists and producers; book interviews and prepare spokespeople for media appearances; write press releases and advisories; develop talking points and hone messaging on key issues. The Media Director will maintain quality control in all print, online, video, and in-person publications and presentations. This job requires a flexible schedule including long hours and some evening and weekend work. Occasional domestic travel required. This position reports to the executive director.
About Us
Free Press is a national, nonpartisan organization working to improve the quality and accessibility of media. Through education, organizing and advocacy, we promote diverse and independent media ownership, strong public media, and universal access to communications. Founded in 2002, Free Press is the largest media reform organization in the United States, with half a million activists and nearly 40 staff working in offices in Washington, D.C. and Northampton, Mass. We are a hard-working, fun-loving, creative and collaborative workplace. We seek employees who thrive in a fast-paced environment, who are critical thinkers, adept problem solvers, accomplished project managers and who will help build on our solid track record of success.
Details and downloadable job description are available here: http://www.freepress.net/node/61844
To Apply: Send an e-mail to Kate McKenney
Please include the following:
a cover letter describing why you are interested in this work, summarizing why you should be considered for this job, and identifying your salary history.
your résumé
telephone and e-mail contact information for three employment references.
This information must be embedded into the e-mail (and not submitted as an attachment).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until filled. Applicants of interest to the search committee will be contacted directly. Due to anticipated volume of applications, please do not contact us to inquire about your status. We will acknowledge receipt of your application.
Additional Information
Free Press is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and value a diverse work force, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
Free Press comprises two separate corporate entities, Free Press and Free Press Action Fund. Both entities share the same overall mission, office space, and employees. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "Free Press."
Monday, June 29, 2009
Job Openings
Job Openings
Program Coordinator, Hispanics in Philanthropy, North Carolina
Program Intern, Hispanics in Philanthropy, New York and San Francisco
(for more details about HIP job openings, please click here: http://www.hiponline.org/home/About+HIP/JobsHIP/)
Deputy Director, Higher Education, USSI, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA
Program Officer (E. Salinas), The California Endowment, Oakland, CA
Public Affairs Associate, Blue Shield of California Foundation, San Francisco, CA
Grants Administrator, Blue Shield of California Foundation, San Francisco, CA
Executive Assistant to the President, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, San Francisco, CA
Community Ambassador, United Way of Mass Bay and Merrimack Valley, Boston, MA
Communications Director, Grantmakers for Education, Portland, OR
Program Officer, International Programs, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
Finance/Administration Manager, Central American Women’s Fund, San Francisco, CA
Financial Innovations Manager, AARP Foundation, Washington, DC
Program Associate, Funders Network on Trade and Globalization, Flexible
Communications Associate, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Quincy (Boston), MA
Communications Director, New York State Health Foundation, New York, NY
Senior Accountant, Helmsley Charitable Trust, New York, NY
Campaign Coordinator, Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB), Washington, DC
Regional Director of 2010 Census, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), Los Angeles, CA
National Director of 2010 Census, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), Los Angeles, CA
Senior Vice President for External Relations, Purdue University West, Lafayette, IN
Community Organizer: Early Childhood/Child Care Issues, Empower DC, Washington, DC
Executive Director, CFLeads, Virtual
Vice President for Advancement and Director of Development, University of North Texas Foundation, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Communications Director, Greenbelt Alliance, San Francisco, CA
Director of Development, Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL), Washington, DC
National Director of Development and External Affairs, Year Up, Boston, MA
Director of Development, Year Up NYC, New York, NY
Director of Advancement, Nueva School, San Francisco, CA
Coalitions Associate, California Forward, San Francisco, CA
Coalitions Organizer, California Forward, Los Angeles, CA
Executive Director, SAJE (Strategic Actions for a Just Economy), Los Angeles, CA
Vice President for Development, WNYC, New York, NY
Executive Director, Horizons at Green s Farms Academy, Westport, CT
Director of Sales, Univision Television Group- San Francisco, San Francisco, Sacramento, CA
Policy Advocate, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Senior Director of Policy, The National Immigration Forum, Washington, DC
For full descriptions of these postings, please click here: http://private.hiponline.org/Members/Pages/JobListings.aspx.
(Please note, you will need to login to enter this area - please use your member login. If you need to have your login information resent, please contact anamaria@hiponline.org.)
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Program Coordinator, Hispanics in Philanthropy, North Carolina
Program Intern, Hispanics in Philanthropy, New York and San Francisco
(for more details about HIP job openings, please click here: http://www.hiponline.org/home/About+HIP/JobsHIP/)
Deputy Director, Higher Education, USSI, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA
Program Officer (E. Salinas), The California Endowment, Oakland, CA
Public Affairs Associate, Blue Shield of California Foundation, San Francisco, CA
Grants Administrator, Blue Shield of California Foundation, San Francisco, CA
Executive Assistant to the President, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, San Francisco, CA
Community Ambassador, United Way of Mass Bay and Merrimack Valley, Boston, MA
Communications Director, Grantmakers for Education, Portland, OR
Program Officer, International Programs, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
Finance/Administration Manager, Central American Women’s Fund, San Francisco, CA
Financial Innovations Manager, AARP Foundation, Washington, DC
Program Associate, Funders Network on Trade and Globalization, Flexible
Communications Associate, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Quincy (Boston), MA
Communications Director, New York State Health Foundation, New York, NY
Senior Accountant, Helmsley Charitable Trust, New York, NY
Campaign Coordinator, Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB), Washington, DC
Regional Director of 2010 Census, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), Los Angeles, CA
National Director of 2010 Census, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), Los Angeles, CA
Senior Vice President for External Relations, Purdue University West, Lafayette, IN
Community Organizer: Early Childhood/Child Care Issues, Empower DC, Washington, DC
Executive Director, CFLeads, Virtual
Vice President for Advancement and Director of Development, University of North Texas Foundation, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Communications Director, Greenbelt Alliance, San Francisco, CA
Director of Development, Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL), Washington, DC
National Director of Development and External Affairs, Year Up, Boston, MA
Director of Development, Year Up NYC, New York, NY
Director of Advancement, Nueva School, San Francisco, CA
Coalitions Associate, California Forward, San Francisco, CA
Coalitions Organizer, California Forward, Los Angeles, CA
Executive Director, SAJE (Strategic Actions for a Just Economy), Los Angeles, CA
Vice President for Development, WNYC, New York, NY
Executive Director, Horizons at Green s Farms Academy, Westport, CT
Director of Sales, Univision Television Group- San Francisco, San Francisco, Sacramento, CA
Policy Advocate, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Senior Director of Policy, The National Immigration Forum, Washington, DC
For full descriptions of these postings, please click here: http://private.hiponline.org/Members/Pages/JobListings.aspx.
(Please note, you will need to login to enter this area - please use your member login. If you need to have your login information resent, please contact anamaria@hiponline.org.)
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WASHINGTON DC STAFF ASSISTANT/LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT—
WASHINGTON, DC STAFF ASSISTANT/LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT—Congresswoman Susan Davis seeks organized, friendly, detail-oriented person with strong interpersonal and writing skills for entry-level position. Strong San Diego ties a must. Duties include administrative tasks such as answering phones, greeting visitors, opening/sorting the mail, supervising interns, drafting constituent correspondence and assisting with other projects. Minimum one-year commitment required. Compensation is $31,000 with excellent benefits.
Please e-mail resume and writing sample to employment.davis@mail.house.gov. Application deadline is Tuesday, July 7. Start date is early August. NO CALLS OR DROP-BYS PLEASE.
Please e-mail resume and writing sample to employment.davis@mail.house.gov. Application deadline is Tuesday, July 7. Start date is early August. NO CALLS OR DROP-BYS PLEASE.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Census Jobs
Thank you for your assistance in getting the word out about Census Jobs.
We have a few positions posted for the Local Census Manager for a few offices. Recruiting Bulletins are posted on the Regional Website at http://www.census. gov/rolax/ www/2010Jobs. html
Please feel free to direct those interested in Management Positions to the website at www.census.gov/ losangeles There is an informational flyer on management jobs and how to apply for them.
In regards to the non-supervisory and supervisory positions there are informational flyers posted as well which contain information as to when we will be recruiting and tentative hiring dates. Once we resume testing for these positions the flyers will be updated to read... Now Testing and test schedules will be posted there as well.
2010 Recruiting Timeline:
April - May -2009: Recruiting Managers
Sept - Oct - 2009: Recruiting resumes for non-supervisory and supervisory positions
2010 Peak hiring
If you have any questions, please feel to contact recruiting staff, ext. 76740.
Ms. Yolanda Lazcano
Recruiting Coordinator
Census 2010
Los Angeles Regional Census Center
(818) 717-6741
(818) 717-6775 fax
Ms.
Lynne Choy Uyeda-Gin
Media Specialist, 2010 Census
Los Angeles Regional Census Center
9301 Corbin Ave. #1000
eMail: Lynette.choy. uyeda-gin@ census.gov
Direct Line: (818) 717-5824
Cell Phone: ((818) 652-3074
Northridge, CA 91324
We have a few positions posted for the Local Census Manager for a few offices. Recruiting Bulletins are posted on the Regional Website at http://www.census. gov/rolax/ www/2010Jobs. html
Please feel free to direct those interested in Management Positions to the website at www.census.gov/ losangeles There is an informational flyer on management jobs and how to apply for them.
In regards to the non-supervisory and supervisory positions there are informational flyers posted as well which contain information as to when we will be recruiting and tentative hiring dates. Once we resume testing for these positions the flyers will be updated to read... Now Testing and test schedules will be posted there as well.
2010 Recruiting Timeline:
April - May -2009: Recruiting Managers
Sept - Oct - 2009: Recruiting resumes for non-supervisory and supervisory positions
2010 Peak hiring
If you have any questions, please feel to contact recruiting staff, ext. 76740.
Ms. Yolanda Lazcano
Recruiting Coordinator
Census 2010
Los Angeles Regional Census Center
(818) 717-6741
(818) 717-6775 fax
Ms.
Lynne Choy Uyeda-Gin
Media Specialist, 2010 Census
Los Angeles Regional Census Center
9301 Corbin Ave. #1000
eMail: Lynette.choy. uyeda-gin@ census.gov
Direct Line: (818) 717-5824
Cell Phone: ((818) 652-3074
Northridge, CA 91324
Friday, June 26, 2009
DISNEY │ ABC TELEVISION GROUP’S CASTING PROJECT
DISNEY │ ABC TELEVISION GROUP’S CASTING PROJECT
TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR ANNUAL TALENT SHOWCASE
Submission Period Ends July 10, 2009
June 25, 2009 - The Disney ABC Television Group's Casting Project will hold auditions for consideration for the ABC Talent Showcase as part of its ongoing effort to discover and develop culturally and ethnically diverse talent and actors with disabilities.
ABC's Talent Showcase has established an industry standard in creating opportunities for talent, with the majority of participants being given the chance to audition for a variety of ABC (and other networks') pilots and ongoing programming. Past participants include Jorge Garcia of Lost and Carrie Ann Inaba of Dancing with the Stars.
Participants for the talent showcase must be at least 18 years old. Previous acting experience/training is required of all, but professional representation is not necessary.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING:
1. PLEASE SUBMIT HEADSHOTS AND RESUMES ONLY. NO TAPES.
2. DO NOT DOUBLE SUBMIT.
3. NO PHONE CALLS.
4. NO SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE SUBMISSION PERIOD.
ABC will contact selected actors to schedule an audition.
PLEASE SEND SUBMISSIONS TO:
ABC TALENT SHOWCASE - LA
500 S. BUENA VISTA STREET
BURBANK, CA 91521-4656
SUBMISSION PERIOD: Now through July 10, 2009
TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR ANNUAL TALENT SHOWCASE
Submission Period Ends July 10, 2009
June 25, 2009 - The Disney ABC Television Group's Casting Project will hold auditions for consideration for the ABC Talent Showcase as part of its ongoing effort to discover and develop culturally and ethnically diverse talent and actors with disabilities.
ABC's Talent Showcase has established an industry standard in creating opportunities for talent, with the majority of participants being given the chance to audition for a variety of ABC (and other networks') pilots and ongoing programming. Past participants include Jorge Garcia of Lost and Carrie Ann Inaba of Dancing with the Stars.
Participants for the talent showcase must be at least 18 years old. Previous acting experience/training is required of all, but professional representation is not necessary.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING:
1. PLEASE SUBMIT HEADSHOTS AND RESUMES ONLY. NO TAPES.
2. DO NOT DOUBLE SUBMIT.
3. NO PHONE CALLS.
4. NO SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE SUBMISSION PERIOD.
ABC will contact selected actors to schedule an audition.
PLEASE SEND SUBMISSIONS TO:
ABC TALENT SHOWCASE - LA
500 S. BUENA VISTA STREET
BURBANK, CA 91521-4656
SUBMISSION PERIOD: Now through July 10, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Casting: Male Actor/Singer for Lead Role in Nickelodeon TV Series
Casting: Male Actor/Singer for Lead Role in Nickelodeon TV Series
Are you a male singer & actor and can play between the ages of 15 and 18 years old?
Then we want to meet you! We are seeking a good-looking, male, singer-actor to be the lead in a new scripted TV series. (If you can also dance, that is a plus!)
This call is open to both union and non-union actors – pay rates will be AFTRA scale+.
If this sounds like you, please follow the instructions below! Be sure to follow the instructions exactly!
TO SUBMIT:
Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com, and email ALL the information requested below to: actorsingercasting@yahoo.com
Be sure to include:
1. Your name (first and last)
2. Contact phone number
3. Age
4. City and State where you live
5. Resume or list of all performance experience you have
6. Recent photo (jpg format please)
7. LINK to Audition Video (posted on YouTube, YouSendIt, Stickam, etc., see requirements below)
8. Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com!
YOUR AUDITION VIDEO MUST INCLUDE:
1. In the video, you must tell us your full name, age, and city and state where you currently live.
2. SING just the Chorus and Bridge (or one verse and chorus) of TWO POP songs, a cappella (i.e., just your voice, with NO musical accompaniment). Do NOT sing Broadway songs. One of the POP songs MUST BE UPTEMPO/FAST. The other can be a ballad. Remember, NO BROADWAY SONGS AT ALL. And only sing the chorus and bridge (or Chorus and 1 verse) of each song. DO NOT SING THE ENTIRE SONGS.
3. PERFORM the TWO scenes for the role of "DONOVAN." Have someone else read the other characters in the scene. This someone else reading with you should NOT appear on camera. To download the scenes, click the link below:
www.bizzyblondesentertainment.com/Site/Casting_files/Donovan sides.pdf
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
* Make sure you are WELL LIT so we can see you.
* Shoot yourself from the WAIST UP. We need to be able to clearly see your face. We do not care about the background, only you!
* If you cannot convincingly play 15-18 years old, please do NOT submit yourself.
* If you are already signed to a record deal, please do NOT submit yourself.
You may instead submit your audition via REGULAR MAIL.
For MAIL submissions, please include:
1. Your name (first and last)
2. Contact phone number
3. Age
4. City and State where you live
5. Resume or list of all performance experience you have
6. Recent photo
5. DVD or VHS Tape of Audition Video (per requirements above)
6. Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com!
MAILING ADDRESS FOR PHYSICAL SUBMISSIONS:
Bizzy Blondes Entertainment
INFOLIST Submission
Attn: Kati/Untitled Scott Fellows Project
3489 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Suite D
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Are you a male singer & actor and can play between the ages of 15 and 18 years old?
Then we want to meet you! We are seeking a good-looking, male, singer-actor to be the lead in a new scripted TV series. (If you can also dance, that is a plus!)
This call is open to both union and non-union actors – pay rates will be AFTRA scale+.
If this sounds like you, please follow the instructions below! Be sure to follow the instructions exactly!
TO SUBMIT:
Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com, and email ALL the information requested below to: actorsingercasting@yahoo.com
Be sure to include:
1. Your name (first and last)
2. Contact phone number
3. Age
4. City and State where you live
5. Resume or list of all performance experience you have
6. Recent photo (jpg format please)
7. LINK to Audition Video (posted on YouTube, YouSendIt, Stickam, etc., see requirements below)
8. Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com!
YOUR AUDITION VIDEO MUST INCLUDE:
1. In the video, you must tell us your full name, age, and city and state where you currently live.
2. SING just the Chorus and Bridge (or one verse and chorus) of TWO POP songs, a cappella (i.e., just your voice, with NO musical accompaniment). Do NOT sing Broadway songs. One of the POP songs MUST BE UPTEMPO/FAST. The other can be a ballad. Remember, NO BROADWAY SONGS AT ALL. And only sing the chorus and bridge (or Chorus and 1 verse) of each song. DO NOT SING THE ENTIRE SONGS.
3. PERFORM the TWO scenes for the role of "DONOVAN." Have someone else read the other characters in the scene. This someone else reading with you should NOT appear on camera. To download the scenes, click the link below:
www.bizzyblondesentertainment.com/Site/Casting_files/Donovan sides.pdf
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
* Make sure you are WELL LIT so we can see you.
* Shoot yourself from the WAIST UP. We need to be able to clearly see your face. We do not care about the background, only you!
* If you cannot convincingly play 15-18 years old, please do NOT submit yourself.
* If you are already signed to a record deal, please do NOT submit yourself.
You may instead submit your audition via REGULAR MAIL.
For MAIL submissions, please include:
1. Your name (first and last)
2. Contact phone number
3. Age
4. City and State where you live
5. Resume or list of all performance experience you have
6. Recent photo
5. DVD or VHS Tape of Audition Video (per requirements above)
6. Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com!
MAILING ADDRESS FOR PHYSICAL SUBMISSIONS:
Bizzy Blondes Entertainment
INFOLIST Submission
Attn: Kati/Untitled Scott Fellows Project
3489 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Suite D
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Call for Submissions: Chicken & Egg Pictures Open Call
Call for Submissions: Chicken & Egg Pictures Open Call
Chicken & Egg Pictures June 30th Open Call is now open for submissions. Chicken & Egg Pictures is a hybrid film fund and non-profit production company dedicated to supporting women filmmakers who are as passionate about the craft of storytelling as they are about the social justice, environmental and human rights issues they're embracing, translating and exploring on film.
We match strategically timed financial support with rigorous, respectful and dynamic mentorship, creative collaboration and community-building to nurture women filmmakers whose diverse voices represent a range of lived experience and realities that have the power to change the world as we know it.
Filmmakers are supported at pivotal "chicken & egg" moments, and can apply for support - development to completion. Since founding in 2005, Chicken & Egg Pictures has provided approximately $1 million dollars in funding to over 50 women-made films.
This open call is for non-fiction projects (unless otherwise solicited) - that are dedicated to progressive social change -- both short and feature length, "webisodes", animation, experimental and multiplatform new-media hybrids.
Deadline: June 30th 2009
Please visit www.chickeneggpics.org for more information and to apply.
Chicken & Egg Pictures June 30th Open Call is now open for submissions. Chicken & Egg Pictures is a hybrid film fund and non-profit production company dedicated to supporting women filmmakers who are as passionate about the craft of storytelling as they are about the social justice, environmental and human rights issues they're embracing, translating and exploring on film.
We match strategically timed financial support with rigorous, respectful and dynamic mentorship, creative collaboration and community-building to nurture women filmmakers whose diverse voices represent a range of lived experience and realities that have the power to change the world as we know it.
Filmmakers are supported at pivotal "chicken & egg" moments, and can apply for support - development to completion. Since founding in 2005, Chicken & Egg Pictures has provided approximately $1 million dollars in funding to over 50 women-made films.
This open call is for non-fiction projects (unless otherwise solicited) - that are dedicated to progressive social change -- both short and feature length, "webisodes", animation, experimental and multiplatform new-media hybrids.
Deadline: June 30th 2009
Please visit www.chickeneggpics.org for more information and to apply.
2009 Television Writers Program
National Latino Media Council
Proudly presents
2009 Television
Writers Program
This program is not for beginners. It is for those writers who can write at least one half-hour comedy or one-hour dramatic television script in English within a five-week period of time.
The program will take place in Los Angeles, CA from November 7th to December 12th. Each participant is expected to complete at least one script by the end of the five-week session, which will then be read by network executives.
Those writers whose scripts show promise will be interviewed and mentored by the network executives with the idea of placing them on a show. Nine of our writers from previous sessions have already been placed.
A stipend of $250 per week will be given to each participant.
Flight, housing, and meals will be provided.
The program will commence on November 7th.
If selected, you must be available to fly and stay in Los Angeles, CA
from November 7 —December 12, 2009
Writing samples must be in English and Television scripts are preferred.
Please note that writing teams are ineligible. The deadline for submissions is August 28th.
Scripts will be evaluated and program participants announced on October 12th.
For writing samples to be considered, please submit the following:
· Program Application
· Resume/Bio
· Writing Sample (1) hard copy and saved on a CD (PDF format)
· Notarized release forms
· A paragraph explaining why you want to write for television
To download program application and release forms, please visit http://www.nhmc.org/documents/Writers_Program/WP09.pdf
Writing sample must be post marked by August 28th and sent to:
National Latino Media Council
55 S. Grand Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
For more information please contact Acasia Flores at (626) 792-6462 or by email at aflores@nhmc.org.
Proudly presents
2009 Television
Writers Program
This program is not for beginners. It is for those writers who can write at least one half-hour comedy or one-hour dramatic television script in English within a five-week period of time.
The program will take place in Los Angeles, CA from November 7th to December 12th. Each participant is expected to complete at least one script by the end of the five-week session, which will then be read by network executives.
Those writers whose scripts show promise will be interviewed and mentored by the network executives with the idea of placing them on a show. Nine of our writers from previous sessions have already been placed.
A stipend of $250 per week will be given to each participant.
Flight, housing, and meals will be provided.
The program will commence on November 7th.
If selected, you must be available to fly and stay in Los Angeles, CA
from November 7 —December 12, 2009
Writing samples must be in English and Television scripts are preferred.
Please note that writing teams are ineligible. The deadline for submissions is August 28th.
Scripts will be evaluated and program participants announced on October 12th.
For writing samples to be considered, please submit the following:
· Program Application
· Resume/Bio
· Writing Sample (1) hard copy and saved on a CD (PDF format)
· Notarized release forms
· A paragraph explaining why you want to write for television
To download program application and release forms, please visit http://www.nhmc.org/documents/Writers_Program/WP09.pdf
Writing sample must be post marked by August 28th and sent to:
National Latino Media Council
55 S. Grand Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
For more information please contact Acasia Flores at (626) 792-6462 or by email at aflores@nhmc.org.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
UNITY Scholarships
Please check the opportunities page on the UNITY website which now features many fellowship, award and scholarship opportunities for journalists!
Take special note of two opportunities with immediate upcoming deadlines featured below - the Online News Association Awards and the Lilly Scholarships. These are just examples of the kinds of opportunities that you can now find on the UNITY website.
Take special note of two opportunities with immediate upcoming deadlines featured below - the Online News Association Awards and the Lilly Scholarships. These are just examples of the kinds of opportunities that you can now find on the UNITY website.
LOOKING FOR NEXT GREAT MONEYMAKING BUSINESS OR IDEA
SHARK TANK, A NEW REALITY SERIES ON ABC-TV,
LOOKING FOR NEXT GREAT MONEYMAKING BUSINESS OR IDEA
Initial Audition Cities Include Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago and New York
JUNE 3, 2009 - The producers of the new ABC reality series Shark Tank are on a nationwide search to discover the next successful – and possibly wealthy – entrepreneurs, inventors, businesspersons, dreamers, promoters, creators and innovators.
Aspiring entrepreneurs can pitch their breakthrough business concepts, products, properties and services to moguls in hopes of landing investment funds. If selected, five real-life, tough investors could be willing to part with their own hard-earned cash and provide the funding needed to jumpstart your business. But the investors, also known as Sharks, aren’t just out to invest; they too have a goal -- to own a piece of your next big idea.
Interested would-be moguls can apply through two ways:
Email SharkTankCasting@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your name, age, contact info, a recent photo (no larger than 1 MB) and a brief description of your idea.
Attend one of the open calls. Download and complete the application at http://abc.go.com/primetime/sharktank/index?pn=casting&12, and bring it with you to one of the casting calls listed below. Plan to arrive early. Be advised that security may check your bag and you are responsible for your own parking. We do not validate. For more information and terms and conditions go to abc.com.
Casting calls will be held in the following four cities:
LOS ANGELES
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown
711 S. Hope St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ORLANDO
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Sheraton Hotel Orlando Downtown
60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32804
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
NEW YORK
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CHICAGO
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown/Lakefront
511 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The show will premiere over the summer following the special 10th anniversary primetime return of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of Shark Tank, based on the Japanese Dragons’ Den format created by Nippon Television Network Corporation.
LOOKING FOR NEXT GREAT MONEYMAKING BUSINESS OR IDEA
Initial Audition Cities Include Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago and New York
JUNE 3, 2009 - The producers of the new ABC reality series Shark Tank are on a nationwide search to discover the next successful – and possibly wealthy – entrepreneurs, inventors, businesspersons, dreamers, promoters, creators and innovators.
Aspiring entrepreneurs can pitch their breakthrough business concepts, products, properties and services to moguls in hopes of landing investment funds. If selected, five real-life, tough investors could be willing to part with their own hard-earned cash and provide the funding needed to jumpstart your business. But the investors, also known as Sharks, aren’t just out to invest; they too have a goal -- to own a piece of your next big idea.
Interested would-be moguls can apply through two ways:
Email SharkTankCasting@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your name, age, contact info, a recent photo (no larger than 1 MB) and a brief description of your idea.
Attend one of the open calls. Download and complete the application at http://abc.go.com/primetime/sharktank/index?pn=casting&12, and bring it with you to one of the casting calls listed below. Plan to arrive early. Be advised that security may check your bag and you are responsible for your own parking. We do not validate. For more information and terms and conditions go to abc.com.
Casting calls will be held in the following four cities:
LOS ANGELES
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown
711 S. Hope St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ORLANDO
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Sheraton Hotel Orlando Downtown
60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32804
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
NEW YORK
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CHICAGO
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown/Lakefront
511 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The show will premiere over the summer following the special 10th anniversary primetime return of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of Shark Tank, based on the Japanese Dragons’ Den format created by Nippon Television Network Corporation.
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