One Day Workshops at MediaStorm in Brooklyn This one-day workshop is designed for anyone interested in multimedia storytelling, no experience is necessary. We will be looking primarily at multimedia methodology and theory. This is a workshop where you will be asked to look deeper, into the when and why of different storytelling techniques and approaches. For additional information, and to apply for upcoming workshops, please visit our site. MediaStorm Workshops in London This one-day workshop provides an overview of multimedia storytelling approaches while engaging participants in discussion about the most appropriate ways to create a multimedia story. Through real world examples, Brian Storm will share proven techniques to improve reporting and post production. The Frontline Club is the London hub for a diverse group of people united by their passion for the best quality journalism. Workshop date: February 20, 2012  For additional information, and to apply for upcoming workshops, please visit the Frontline Club site. Foto8,…

This year's NOOR-Nikon Masterclass in Documentary Photography will take place in Cape Town, South Africa from March 26-March 30, in collaboration with the Cape Town School of Photography. This opportunity is open to young and aspiring documentary photographers and photojournalists who are South African or are from the SADC (Southern African Development Community) region with a valid passport. Eligible photographers are welcome to submit their portfolios for selection by February 22, 2012. The workshop is free of charge; travel and accommodation will be organized by the local organization (possession of a passport and travel insurance is required to apply). During the five days of the workshop, 15 participants, together with three member photographers of NOOR and NOOR’s managing director will share experiences, work on portfolios, improve editing skills and learn how to pick up and develop stories. Each day consists of intensive communication with the photographers on the subjects of technical features and…

The Kalish workshop will be held this year from June 11-15 at Ball State University. The workshop is an intense four and a half days of intense training in storytelling through visual editing with an emphasis in multimedia. Participants will walk away from the workshop having learned to establish a narrative, select media mix, edit the narrative, and produce the story for online and print publication. Over the week, the faculty will lead participants in a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, critiques, and group discussions. This year’s multimedia faculty includes Brian Storm of MediaStorm and Geri Migielicz of Story4. Additional sessions include Danny Gawlowski, The Seattle Times; Mark Edelson, The Palm Beach Post; Kenny Irby, The Poynter Institue; John Rumbach, The Herald; and Scott Sines, The Commercial Appeal. This year the National Press Photographers Association and Associated Press Photo Managers are each offering two full-tuition scholarships. In addition, The Kalish workshop will…

The Los Angeles Times photo department is seeking a visual journalist for a position in the company's Metpro program. Metpro is a unique diversity program designed to help beginning journalists launch careers in the media industry. The Los Angeles Times is seeking high-potential, highly motivated aspiring visual journalists with diverse backgrounds or life experiences. The program's main thrust is to provide participants--recent college graduates or journalists with limited professional experience--the training and support necessary to put them on a fast track to success. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. Interested applicants should contact Sr. Photo Editor Robert St. John via email at robert.stjohn@latimes.com with resumes, references and links to their work.

UnionDocs, a center for documentary art in Brooklyn, NY, will host a workshop in transmedia storytelling with five artists, game designers and storytellers to showcase and discuss their exploration and development of innovative approaches to visual storytelling. As interest in transmedia has grown over the past couple years, many misconceptions and lack of understanding surround it. Join in the public discussion with Designer Takaaki Okada (ConditionONE), game designer Nick Fortugno (Diner Dash), new media strategist Brian Newman (sub-genre), filmmakers Amam Ali and Bassam Tariq (30 Mosques), and producer and strategist John Bruce (Forward Mapworks) as they shed light on their emergent work that utilizes a transmedia approach. Hear how projects are produced, campaigns initiated, and business models developed  through case studies and critical discussion. The event will take place on Sunday, January 29th at 4:00 pm at UnionDocs. Visit their website for further information on the event.