Read more about the article Now Hiring: Director of Photography at MediaStorm

Now Hiring: Director of Photography at MediaStorm

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MediaStorm is looking for a passionate and motivated Director of Photography / Producer to create compelling films for our clients, workshops and publication. This is not an entry level position. The ideal candidate will have extensive visual reporting experience and proven examples of high quality filmmaking. This position is based in Brooklyn, NY and requires extensive travel. Application deadline is Friday, October 4th. Description MediaStorm Director of Photography / Producer will: Shoot and edit films Develop story ideas Participate in client and production planning meetings Teach visual storytelling and lead original reporting efforts at our workshops Write blog posts about the latest trends and gear Qualifications The successful applicant should have: Experience shooting with HDSLRs is a strong plus. A passion for visual storytelling Ability to collaborate with a diverse team Ability to self-manage and meet aggressive deadlines Ability to work virtually and to travel as necessary At least five years of…

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Read more about the article MediaStorm Announces New Operations and Social Media Manager, Cortney Cleveland

MediaStorm Announces New Operations and Social Media Manager, Cortney Cleveland

MediaStorm is excited to announce that summer intern Cortney Cleveland will permanently join our staff as our new Operations and Social Media Manager. Since joining the MediaStorm team in May, she has overseen the company's social media presence including the launch of our revamped outposts on Tumblr and LinkedIn. Cortney is a freelance writer, helping entrepreneurs and brands tell their stories on the web. She also brings years of public relations experience to her position, having worked on a variety of communications campaigns and managed high-profile client accounts for public relations agencies in Washington, DC (GMMB) and New York City (Peppercom).

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Read more about the article MediaStorm Welcomes Director of Partnership Development, Samia Khan

MediaStorm Welcomes Director of Partnership Development, Samia Khan

MediaStorm is excited to welcome Samia Khan to our team as the Director of Partnership Development. Samia Khan is dedicated to using the power of collective action and storytelling to build a more just world. She has spent the past decade working on human rights and development issues in Kenya, Pakistan, and the United States; with organizations like the UNDP, UNCDF, the World Bank, and Ashoka. Most recently, Samia worked as a strategic planning and fundraising consultant, where she helped organizations clarify their missions and programs and execute successful fundraising campaigns. Samia is also a founding Board Member of the Nur Project, an organization that seeks to shine a light on stories of hope and change in Pakistan. Samia holds a Master's in Public Administration from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and her dog.

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The MediaStorm approach to multimedia storytelling

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MediaStorm is a storytelling company based in Brooklyn, NY. We have a talented staff and prolific alumni that have received numerous accolades including fifteen Emmy nominations with four wins, two Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award. We run several lines of business including: A publication where we publish films in partnership with some of the worlds top storytellers Content syndication and software licensing Original reporting, interactive application development and film production for clients Online training and workshops At MediaStorm, our mission is to convey the essence of the human experience in deeply personal, intimate and emotional ways. We believe that quality storytelling is the killer app. We focus on stories with universal truths — those that bind us regardless of race, religion or border. Stories about common people who move through history unseen, with experiences often not noted in the history books. We approach the process of…

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Read more about the article MediaStorm Welcomes Summer Intern Cortney Cleveland

MediaStorm Welcomes Summer Intern Cortney Cleveland

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MediaStorm is excited to welcome Cortney Cleveland to our team as the summer 2013 operations and social media intern. Cortney Cleveland is a freelance writer helping professionals and brands tell stories on the web. Her coverage of professional development, cultural, and entrepreneurial topics appears in online outlets like Madame Noire and Black Enterprise. Prior to starting her freelance career, she worked in public relations, supporting a variety of communications campaigns and managing high-profile client accounts for public relations agencies in Washington, DC (GMMB) and New York City (Peppercom). As an honor student at Howard University, where she studied Journalism and Psychology, she completed a legislative internship with U.S. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes and community relations internships with Washington DC's top hip-hop radio station and advocacy organizations. Her goal is to tell good stories, creating engaging content and experimenting with platforms to help her readers live life on their own terms. She shares…

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