The Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize now accepting submissions

Hey folks. Awards info below. I believe "young" means 35 and under, but check the link to make sure. -mia

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The Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize, jointly sponsored by WBUR and Boston University, honors a young public radio journalist who has produced a news piece within the past year of particular significance to the listening public. The work [...]

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free webinar – 10 Steps to a Tech-Savvy You, Aug 5, 2pm ET

I haven't done one of these, but it's free, and seems like a good opportunity to brush up on some tech knowledge. Check it out!-mia

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Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you know that we're hosting a free webinar for stay-at-home entrepreneurs, displaced journalists, seasoned academics, C-level corporate managers, retirees and others. It's called "10 Steps [...]

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internship opportunity with Claire Schoen Media

Hey folks. Yes – this internship is unpaid, but it's with one of the grand dames of radio, an opportunity to learn a whole lot about multimedia storytelling. Details below.-Mia

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Hi all,

I'm looking for a new intern to work on my current media project. Might you be interested?

I'm about half-way through [...]

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Guild Freelancers meeting, Aug 20, 12pm, SF

Our friends at the Freelancers Guild are having a meeting on Aug 20 to discuss health coverage among other things. If you haven't yet checked them out, definitely do so. They are doing great things for Bay Area independents. Details below. -mia

guildfreelancers.org www.facebook.com/GuildFreelancers

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Mark your calendars!

We meet as a unit at 12 noon Friday, Aug. 20 [...]

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Looking for essay submissions

Leave it to the folks at Bard College to seek submissions for a Zappa book. Details below.-mia

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Frank Zappa and Popular Music Edited by Paul Carr. Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series

Contributions are sought for an edited book on the social, cultural and musical impact of Frank Zappa’s contribution to the popular music canon. [...]

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Opportunity Deadline Approaching!

Hey folks. I try to only pull highlights from these newsletters, but there's so much good info in this one I just couldn't choose. Check out the following and sign up with New America Media if you like what you see. -mia

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If you are having [...]

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The Media Consortium — Seeking Immigration Blogger — application deadline July 15

The pay for this gig isn’t great, but might be a good part-time opportunity for someone. Apply fast – they’re looking to fill the position by July 26!
-mia

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TMC is searching for a blogger that can quickly take the reins on the Weekly Diaspora. [...]

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Fund for Environmental Journalism deadline July 15

Grants available for environmental reporting; deadline for first round is July 15. Details below.

Fund for Environmental Journalism

SEJ’s Fund for Environmental Journalism is accepting applications for grants of up to $2,500 to help underwrite environmental reporting projects and entrepreneurial ventures.

The purpose of the FEJ is to provide incentives and support to qualified journalists and [...]

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Now accepting applications for the UnionDocs Collaborative for 2010-2011

Hey folks. Very cool opportunity for multimedia folks. Details below.-mia

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The UnionDocs Collaborative (UDC) is a one to two-year program for twelve emerging media producers. It is both a rigorous platform for exploring contemporary approaches to the documentary arts and a process for developing an innovative group project. The program focuses on providing what we believe are [...]

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Sound Travels Intensive Aug 10-13, Toronto

Cool conference for sound nuts. Details below.-mia

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NAISA launches the second annual SOUND TRAVELS INTENSIVE August 10 – 13, 2010, $150 registration fee (note registration fee also includes a free Sound Travels concert pass)

The Sound Travels Intensive is an opportunity for artists from across Canada and around the world to create [...]

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