Poynter Institute Seminars & The Stan Kalish Picture Editing Workshop

The Poynter Institute will be kicking off the new year with a series of audio and multimedia based seminars. In January, they are offering Online Storytelling with Audio and Images. February brings Multimedia Journalism for Every Craft. In March, the Poynter staff teams up with the folks from The Stan Kalish Workshop to host Digital Photo Editing: Print to Motion/Motion to Print. Deadline for the first Poynter seminar is November 26, so don't delay. For those interested in attending both the Poynter Digital Photo Editing seminar and the Stan Kalish Picture Editing Workshop, they are offering a special $100 off deal if you register for both. The Kalish Workshop will be held in Muncie, IN, from May 30-June 4 and June 6-11.

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Ashley Gilbertson- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and NPR Interview

Photojournalist Ashley Gilbertson has spent considerable time in Iraq, and even more time dealing with the aftermath. NPR's Alex Chadwick spoke with Gilbertson his experiences and the changes he found in himself after returning home. They also discuss Gilbertson's new book, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, a collection of images and commentary from his time in Iraq.

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Frontline Club Event- Is it over for Frontline Reporting?

The Frontline Club is hosting an event, along with VII Photo Agency, to discuss the issues confronting journalists reporting from the frontlines. The talk will be held on Tuesday, November 13, at 7pm, at Powerhouse Arena in Brooklyn. Speakers will include Jon Lee Anderson, Robert Fisk, Fran Unsworth, Chuck Lustig, Ron Haviv, and Ghaith Abdul-Ahad. A tribute to photojournalist Alexandra Boulat is also planned, following the talk. The program is free, with registration online at the Frontline Club's website.

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Never Coming Home tonight at Bubble Lounge

For those in New York City, there will be a special showing at 7:30 this evening at The Bubble Lounge of the extended 18-minute version of the film Never Coming Home. An updated version of the project is also now available on MediaStorm. Tonight also marks the launch of the book version of the project from photojournalist Andrew Lichtenstein. Originally published on MediaStorm in 2005, Never Coming Home, by Lichtenstein and audio producer Zac Barr, has been expanded to include never-seen-before stories from several other American families who lost loved ones in Iraq. WHEN: Tonight, October 29, 6:30-8:30pm (film viewing at 7:30) WHERE: Bubble Lounge, 228 West Broadway, New York, NY WHAT: Book launch and showing of extended version of film

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Multimedia Editor Job Opening at MSNBC.com

MSNBC.com is seeking an experienced Multimedia Producer / Picture Editor in the NYC area. We are looking for an individual who can collaborate with internal teams, parent companies and content providers. The Multimedia Team supports all section of the site by editing compelling photojournalism and multimedia on a daily basis and on bigger projects. Proven news judgment, high ethical standards 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. An innovative spirit, passion for digital media, and the ability to solve problems in a fast paced, sometimes hectic environment are highly desirable. A BA degree in Photojournalism, Multimedia Journalism or other disciplines that emphasize visual storytelling and multimedia production and/or editing is required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience or education will be considered. A minimum of two years experience producing…

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