Job Opening: Multimedia Instructor at Pierce College

Located on about 400 acres in the West San Fernando Valley, Pierce College combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. Founded in 1947, Pierce College is a two-year public institution with more than 100 disciplines being taught to more than 19,000 students each semester and enjoys one of the highest transfer performances in Southern California. Seen as a leader statewide and nationally, Pierce College is now seeking to expand its outstanding faculty by offering a tenure track Multimedia Instructor position in the Media Arts Department starting with the Fall 2008 semester. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pierce College is looking for a highly creative individual with multimedia experience to teach multimedia classes in the Media Arts Department. The media arts department consists of 5 disciplines: Broadcasting, Cinema, Journalism, Photography and Public Relations. We are transitioning from traditional media to convergence. We are a small department which has…

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Job Opening: Web Editor, Smithsonian Magazine

Smithsonian Publications, a division of the Smithsonian Institution, is currently seeking an experienced Web Editor to manage the overall editing and direction of the Smithsonian Website. The successful candidate will have experience both as an innovative manager of a dynamic high-quality educational or news website as well as an editor with excellent skills and a commitment to the highest journalist standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Develop the editorial vision, strategic plans and editorial calendars for the site. • Work with marketing/advertising sales team to communicate editorial plans. • Oversee online editorial budget. • Develop, manage and edit Web-only stories, multimedia packages and Web departments by freelancers and editorial staff. • Work with production staff to create multimedia packages. • Develop and maintain web features promoting quality user-generated content, such as videos, text messages, photos, comments, graphics, and other ideas. • Conceptualize and direct…

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Talking to the Taliban

The Globe and Mail has created another stunning multimedia presentation, Talking to the Taliban. From their site: A portrait of average Taliban fighters in Kandahar has emerged from a research project by The Globe and Mail. An interviewer gained unprecedented access to insurgent groups in five districts of the province, and emerged from the dangerous assignment with 42 video recordings of fighters answering a standardized list of questions. It's a unique look at Canada's front-line opponents in the war. The series will be published in six parts daily through Friday, March 28.See the site: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/talkingtothetaliban

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VII Seminar: May 16-18 in Dumbo, NY

For those already attending the New York Photo Festival this summer, or looking for more reasons to come, you might want to check out the: VII SEMINAR in DUMBO Dates: May 16th, 17th & 18th, 2008 Location: Klitgord Auditorium-New York City Technical College Address: 285 Jay Street (in downtown Brooklyn), New York 11201 This expanded 3 day seminar will include the following: - VII Photographer presentations including their latest work along with newest members, Marcus Bleasdale and Franco Pagetti. - VII Network Photographer Presentations. - Special guest presentation by Simon Norfolk - Panel discussions on "Photojournalism Within The Context of Contemporary Photography" - Breaking product news by our sponsors including, Canon U.S.A. - Book Signings by VII Photographers and special guests. - Exclusive VII Seminar evening events in the new VII DUMBO space on 28 Jay Street General admission - $50 PORTFOLIO REVIEWS (includes reviews by two VII Photographers) - $200 You…

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David and Peter Turnley’s McClellan Street in the March Digital Journalist

The March issue of The Digital Journalist is now online. As always, there is a plethora of interesting material, leading with a series of photographs by David and Peter Turnley, taken in 1973-74 on McClellan Street in the twin brothers' hometown of Fort Wayne, IN. The brothers began the project when they were 17, looking at the daily life in this industrial city. With a foreword by John G. Morris, and introductions by both Peter and David, this is a story you shouldn't miss.

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