Bruce Strong joins MediaStorm as first Professional in Residence

MediaStorm is excited to announce that Bruce Strong will be joining us as our first Professional in Residence this fall. Bruce is a multimedia storyteller who likes to work with cool people on awesome projects. Life is too short to do anything else. He has shot in nearly 60 countries, with Sudan and Liberia added to the mix most recently. Bruce was on staff at The Orange County Register in Southern California for 11 years and has freelanced for a variety of international publications and non-profit organizations. Bruce's work has been published in such prestigious publications as TIME Magazine and National Geographic and has earned numerous awards and two fellowships—The Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship at the University of Michigan and the Knight Fellowship at Ohio University. When he's not on the field, Bruce spends a lot of time helping others learn to tell stories that matter. Currently, he's an associate professor at Syracuse…

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NPPA Announces Short Grants for Photographers

The National Press Photographers Association is pleased to announce the 2011 Short Grants program, five grants of $3,000 each that will be awarded to support photojournalists who are creating compelling picture stories in their communities. "Budgets for newsrooms are shrinking and one of the greatest victims is the community photo story," NPPA executive director Mindy Hutchison said. "Photographers often don’t have the time or the funding that they used to have to work on compelling stories in their community. So NPPA is bringing back the community photo story project through the NPPA Short Grants, with five awards of $3,000 each. The grant is designed for funding projects small enough in scale that the bulk of the work can be accomplished in two weeks or less." NPPA's Short Grants Program was made possible by funding received from the Authors Coalition of America (ACA), the organization which distributes royalties for overseas copying of works…

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Job Opening: Multimedia Producer at MSNBC.com

MSNBC.com is seeking an experienced Multimedia Producer / Picture Editor in the NYC area. We are looking for a picture editor who can edit under limited supervision using the highest journalistic, ethical, and esthetic standards. The ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines while within budget is a must. The ideal candidate will work with the newsroom to formulate coverage and collaborate with internal teams, parent companies and content providers. Proven news judgment, high ethical standards, writing and interpersonal skills are necessary. A successful candidate will have broad knowledge and curiosity about news of all kinds and show a keen eye for spotting interesting and newsworthy visual content as well as generating story ideas. An understanding of industry tools and techniques, an innovative spirit, a passion for digital and social media, and the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment are highly desirable. Must be organized and able to manage…

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Video Production Internship opening at Inc.com

Inc.com, the most respected website for entrepreneurs and start-ups, is seeking a video production intern to join its editorial team in its downtown Manhattan office. The ideal candidate has experience in video and digital production and editing, as well as a passion for new technology and the Web. He or she should be creative, resourceful, deadline-oriented, and a good interviewer. Knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Online Video Content Management Systems, and current video technology (HDDSLRs, audio techniques, etc) is essential. This a full-time, paid position where you may have the occasional coffee run (but we'll go out and get coffee for you the next day). A strong desire to work collaboratively in a constantly-changing environment is ideal. Some travel may be required. Responsibilities: Assist the multimedia producer on video projects, including but not limited to shooting, audio gathering, transcribing, and post-production Coordinate interviews for upcoming projects Produce and re-purpose interviews and other…

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The Aftermath Project Grant for Conflict Photographers

The Aftermath Project is offering two special opportunities: a $20,000 grant for conflict photographers to share their experiences with the aftermath of covering conflict, and an additional $5,000 honorarium for a fixer/translator who wants to tell a story about their own experience. Full information is below. You can download the application form from their website. Deadline is October 1, 2011. Dear friends – I’m writing with news of a special grant cycle that’s a bit of a departure for the Aftermath Project – a grant that is open only to conflict photographers. As many of you know, the Aftermath Project was created to help photographers cover the aftermath of conflict, and was founded on the understanding that war is only half the story. But for quite some time I’ve been thinking about how the Aftermath Project could engage more meaningfully with conflict photographers – who, after all, are the ones telling the…

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