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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Deadline for MediaStorm Summer Internship Extended to January 17th

We’re currently accepting applications for our Summer 2014 internship. If you’re motivated, highly organized, and passionate about multimedia, we’d love to hear from you. The internship generally runs from May to August, but start dates are flexible. We’re looking for applicants with experience in multimedia production, design, motion graphics, and/or web development. Internships are paid.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online application form. Applicants should be prepared to supply:

  • Links to pieces produced/collaborated on (please indicate role in each)
  • Available start/end dates
  • Hours/week available

Applications are due January 17, 2014.

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Worth Clicking: NYC Documentaries, Interactive Highrises, and Janis Joplin

All links are hand-picked by the MediaStorm staff for your enjoyment this weekend. Cheers! Portraits of soldiers before, during, and after war [My Modern Met] The 10 best documentaries about New York City [NonFics] Janis Joplin on rejection: “You are what you settle for.” [YouTube] “When you do something guaranteed to succeed, you close the door to the possibility of discovery.” [LifeHacker] How should we judge the best multimedia? [News Shooter] American Cinema Editors is an honorary society of motion picture editors founded in 1950. [ACE-filmeditors.org] You know your film is making a difference when…. Ellen Schneider fills in the blank. [ARTSblog] 105 vital sources for journalists in the new media landscape [Journalism Degrees and Programs] An amazing interactive history of the rise of highrises in New York [New York Times] And how could we resist....Bohemian Rhapsody arranged for a symphony orchestra [YouTube]

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Job Opportunity: Director of Multimedia for Star Tribune

The Star Tribune is looking for a Director of Multimedia to be responsible for leading their content generation efforts in still photography, video and other emerging visual storytelling techniques.

This is an opportunity to lead an incredibly talented staff and live in Minneapolis, a city that’s consistently ranked among the best places to live.

To apply, fill out an application online. Upload your cover letter, resume and clips.

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