Multimedia Training Opportunities

For those interested in multimedia training, both the Knight Digital Media Center and the NPPA have upcoming seminars. The Knight Digital Media Center at the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Journalism, is currently accepting Fellowship applications for: Multimedia Reporting Training Seminars May 18 – 23; June 8 – 13; and July 6- 11, 2008 Application deadline for all workshops is APRIL 11, 2008 The Knight Digital Media Center Multimedia Training Program is accepting applications for 20 fellowships per workshop for journalists to attend these seminars that combine practical instruction in multimedia reporting with in-depth exploration of issues in online publishing. We are accepting concurrent applications for workshops being offered in May, June and July 2008. Applicants may apply to one, two or all three workshops. Because we receive far more applications than we can accommodate, applicants are encouraged to apply for multiple workshops to increase their chances of being accepted…

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NPPA’s Best of Photojournalism 2008 Winners Announced

The judging for the NPPA's 2008 Best of Photojournalism Awards was completed this past weekend. We are excited to announce that MediaStorm.org placed in three categories: First Place, Documentary Video: "Black Market" Patrick Brown / MediaStorm.org Second Place, Feature Audio Slideshow: "The Ninth Floor" Jessica Dimmock / MediaStorm.org Third Place, Best Multimedia Package: "Black Market" Patrick Brown / MediaStorm.org Additionally, MediaStorm Multimedia Producer Chad A. Stevens placed First in the Feature Video Category for "Kentucky Reptile Zoo", and was also a part of the Soul of Athens Project, which won First Place for Best Multimedia Package, Second Place for Documentary Video, for "Be Not Afraid", and Second Place, Feature Video, for "Surgery of the Soul". Congratulations to all of the BOP winners.

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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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