For the first time in 5 years, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch has an opening for a staff photographer. The newspaper is looking for a high energy and entrepreneurial spirit to report their own stories, whether it’s in photo, video or something new.
Deadline to apply is December 6th, 2013.
MediaStorm is excited to welcome Kathryn Carlson to our team as a Winter 2013 production intern. Kathryn Carlson is a filmmaker and video editor from North Carolina. To her, documentary videography exemplifies immersive journalism and really becomes an emotionally educational experience. Her video stories include a short documentary on a 13-year-old psychic that sees spirits, as well as an award-winning video of a sex worker in the Galapagos Islands. She served as the Multimedia Apprentice at National Geographic Magazine, producing numerous projects for digital consumption during her six months there. Whether she's filming her own documentary on a house-broken deer, or piecing together a sizzle reel of photos taken over the last century, Kathryn delights in the challenge that each new project brings. Kathryn graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Photojournalism. You can view her portfolio at www.kathrynlcarlson.com.
The George Foster Peabody Awards‘ 73rd annual search for excellence in electronic media, including radio, television and cable, has begun. The entry deadline is Wednesday, January 15, 2014. (more…)
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MediaStorm, in partnership with Starbucks and Starbucks Armed Forces Network, was tasked with developing a character-driven documentary that speaks to the responsibility Americans have towards returning veterans and their families. By focusing on the stories of returning veterans, MediaStorm set out to describe the staggering reintegration challenges facing veterans while celebrating their mission oriented focus, teamwork, discipline, service, and diverse work experience--thereby demonstrating their job readiness. Homecoming tells the story of Major Amy Quesenberry. As Major Quesenberry transitioned out of active duty military, she started asking herself what she wanted to do with her civilian life. With all the experiences she had built up over 14 years of service, she found the transition difficult. She isn’t alone. The veteran unemployment rate is nearly double the national average. Breaking away from the traditional viewpoint of veterans as charity cases, the film aims to portray veterans as important members of our community that have the skills and…