Job Alert: KPPC Hiring Multimedia Journalists

KPCC, Southern California Public Radio, is looking for two visual journalists to execute the station's digital photo and video news strategy. The positions are full-time based in Pasadena, CA. Summary This position will produce videos and photos to originate, complement and enhance the station’s digital news content, on-air programming, events and other news and information activities. The Visual Journalist will also contribute to the station’s news and public affairs information agenda by finding visual stories that can be developed across KPCC’s radio, digital and other platforms. The position also includes a role in training and guiding station content staff in the production of visual materials for all digital platforms, editing incoming reporter visuals and recording and producing in-house videos on a quick turnaround. Qualifications High School or equivalent required. BA or MA in journalism/communication (including photography/videography training) preferred. In the absence of formal education we will consider equivalent experience. 3-5 years of…

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Witness: Photographers, Journalists, and Social Workers Respond to Tragedy

If you're near New York City on December 3, this looks like a great event to attend: Witness: Photographers, Journalists, and Social Workers Respond to Tragedy Panel at Columbia University Location: New York City Date: Dec. 3, 2008 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m Panelists: Grace Christ, Donna DeCesare, Jack Saul, Bruce Shapiro RSVP: Kate Black, kate.black@dartcenter.org Unlike social workers or therapists—the witnesses of the helping professions—journalists and photographers function mainly to inform, interpret, and bridge rather than to help directly. Documentary photographers can inspire understanding and compassion with their images and can contribute to opening paths to assistance. Yet there are pitfalls and ethical challenges when documenting stories about communities or individuals who have been through traumatic experiences. This panel will explore ways to strengthen the impact of documentary practice, sharing knowledge and practices of inclusion across disciplines. Panelists - Bruce Shapiro, executive director, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma (moderator)…

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