This American Life Theme List

From the fabulous folks at TAL. Pitch away!-mia

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Dear This American Life friends and contributors,

We've got a new round of themes-in-progress and we're coming to you for story pitches, thoughts and suggestions for our upcoming shows. How this process works: When you send in a story idea to me, I'll respond with [...]

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Blackpublicmedia.org Digital Web Series Open Call, deadline Sept 27

Got this post from AIR (the supplier of many of my posts.) This looks great! Contact christian@nbpc.tv with questions.-Mia

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Digital Web Series Open Call Guidelines BlackPublicMedia.org

Blackpublicmedia.Org reviews and considers for distribution on a rolling basis films about the black experience globally. Our content priorities include films in [...]

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2 producer jobs at KCRW, application deadline Sept 3

Two full-time gigs in at KCRW in LA, but odd hours so you may be able to continue with other projects as well. Details below.-mia

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http://www.kcrw.com/about/jobs-at-kcrw

KCRW 89.9FM, licensed to Santa Monica College, is National Public Radio's flagship station for Southern California. The Santa Monica-based nonprofit represents cutting edge radio at its best, presenting [...]

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Snap Judgment Seeks Amazing Radio Producer, Oakland, CA

This is a full-time gig (not freelance) but Glynn and his show are so cool I just couldn't help myself. They also take freelance pieces. Check out their website (linked below) for details.-mia

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Snap Judgment is the brand new, smoking hot, nationally-aired radio / television / stage show funded by the Corporation for Public [...]

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Soros Justice Media Fellowship, deadline Nov. 3

Big money (plus health insurance!) for this year-long fellowship from Soros. Details below.-mia

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I just received a request for proposals for the Soros Justice Media Fellowship.  The fellowship ($50K for a year plus health insurance for the year) support writers, print and broadcast journalists, bloggers, filmmakers, and other individuals with distinct voices proposing to [...]

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Making Contact seeks part-time producer

Any of you CA audio folks looking for a steady gig to balance out your freelance work? This could be a good opportunity for you. A bunch of FC members work with this show so drop a line if you want more info and I'll put you in touch with the right people. Good luck! [...]

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Immigration Institute for Journalists at UC Berkeley, deadline Sept 10

UC Berkeley jschool and law school and teaming up for a 4-day intensive on immigration. Looks pretty interesting. Contact Rosa M. Ramirez <rosamramirez@berkeley.edu> for any details you can't find on the website (linked below). -Mia

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November 14-17, 2010

University of California, Berkeley

The Graduate School of [...]

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Antenna Audio gig in LA Wed 8/25

Any LA audio folks available for this last-minute gig? Contact adrianna_murillo@discovery.com. Tell her I sent you. Details below. -Mia

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We need an engineer to record an artist tomorrow 8/25 in Venice/LA for a tour we are working on. The Engineer should arrive at 9:45a to set up for a 10-11 recording, and the [...]

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Benefits update from CA Freelancer’s Guild

Promising opportunity for health benefits from the Guild Freelancers in SF. Details below.-mia

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Dear Freelancers,

Great news! A comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan is within sight.

Friday, members of the Guild Freelancers unit heard from Carrie Winsten, representing the Dublin Insurance Services. Dublin administers the Health Care Employee/Employer Dental and Medical Trust of the [...]

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next freelancer’s happy hour, Thursday, 8/26, 6:30pm, Oakland

Hey all. This month's freelancer gathering is coming up next week!

Thursday, Aug 266:30pm until wheneverBeer Revolution, Oakland464 3rd Street, near the 12th St. BART

Call Molly's cell if you have trouble finding the crew: 415 706 7662

Hope you can make it out!

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