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MediaStorm Multimedia Workshop launches The Amazing Amy

Post author:Jessica Stuart
Post published:May 12, 2011

From March 5-11, 2011, a team of four multimedia journalists collaborated with the MediaStorm team at our MediaStorm Multimedia Workshop. Participants spent a week reporting, editing, and producing The Amazing Amy. The Amazing Amy by Terje Bringedal, Torsten Kjellstrand, Espen Rasumssen, and Finn Ryan Using humor and a love of fantasy, "The Amazing Amy" connects with audiences through performing strenuous yoga-based contortion acts in New York City. We will be holding two more MediaStorm Multimedia Workshops in 2011: July 23-29, 2011 – Application Deadline: Friday, May 27, 2011 November 12-18, 2011 – Application Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2011 Visit our site for additional information, and to apply for upcoming workshops.

Job Opening: Video/Multimedia Producer at American Progress

Post author:Jessica Stuart
Post published:May 6, 2011

American Progress is seeking a Video/Multimedia Producer to lead the creation and distribution of video and other multimedia products. Coordinating the work of a videographer and interactive designer, the producer will work with policy experts and website editors to turn American Progress policy initiatives and messaging into compelling video, audio, and interactive graphics; distribute them to intended audiences through multiple channels; and demonstrate a measurable impact. The position requires a passion for progressive politics and policy, strong news judgment, superb scriptwriting skills, solid video editing, and expertise in online marketing and video distribution. In addition, the producer will serve as the fill-in camera operator for American Progress events. Responsibilities: Manage projects from conception through completion. Initiate and develop ideas with policy, editorial, and communications staff; coordinate scriptwriting, camera work, audio and music; obtain internal approvals; lead distribution. Manage resources and monitor expenditures to ensure that projects meet the needs of the organization.…

Knight Digital Media Center Multimedia Workshop accepting applications for July Workshop

Post author:Jessica Stuart
Post published:May 6, 2011

Fellowship applications are now being accepted for Knight Digital Media Center's Multimedia Workshop, to be held July 17-22, 2011, at UC Berkeley. Application deadline is May 23, 2011. The Multimedia Reporting and Convergence Workshop offers intensive training that covers all aspects of multimedia news production; from basic storyboarding to hands-on instruction with hardware and software for production of multimedia stories. Participants will be organized into teams to report on a pre-arranged story in the Bay Area, and then construct a multimedia presentation based on that coverage. Participants are taught skills they need to produce quality multimedia stories including: • Video recording and editing • Photography and audio slideshows • Audio recording and editing • Voice coaching for narration or stand-ups • Photoshop and Web design concepts • Producing Adobe Flash interactive story graphics WHO SHOULD APPLY: Professional print and broadcast journalists who want to develop multimedia skills to support their publication’s web…

Asian Center for Journalism offering online Multimedia Diploma Program

Post author:Jessica Stuart
Post published:May 2, 2011

The Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University is offering a new Multimedia Diploma program. The one year diploma is taught mainly online. It is designed for any professional journalist (writers, photographers, radio and TV reporters) wishing to diversify their story telling and embrace the world of new media. From their site: The Diploma in Multimedia Journalism program seeks to raise the bar in professionalism amongst Asian journalists in their ability to undertake ethical cross platform multimedia journalistic projects by providing comprehensive institutional training primarily to working journalists and editors. 10 Scholarships are available for Asian journalists. Deadline for applications is May 13. For more information on the programs, and for application information, visit http://acfj.ateneo.edu

CFR’s ‘Crisis Guide: Pakistan’ named as winner of Overseas Press Club of America’s Best Use of Multimedia Award

Post author:Jessica Stuart
Post published:April 29, 2011

Crisis Guide: Pakistan, produced by the Council on Foreign Relations in partnership with MediaStorm, was selected as the winner for the Overseas Press Club of America's Best Use of Multimedia Award. OPC introduced 6 new awards this year for online journalism. Award recipients were announced last night at the 72nd Annual OPC Awards dinner in New York City. Congratulations to all of the winners!