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Freelance work for American Association of Healthcare Journos

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Potentially good pay for this multimedia freelance gig. Details below.
-mia

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http://www.healthjournalism.org/prof-dev-jobs-details.php?id=259

The Association of Health Care Journalists seeks freelance assistance in building helpful and dynamic web pages for fellow journalists trying to keep up with the implementation of health reform and the continuing health care debate.

This year-to-year commitment would include writing tip sheets for journalists, summarizing key issues, webcasting short interviews with top experts, and identifying good story examples and important dates for journalists. This writer would work with AHCJ's Web editor to encourage reader interaction and should be willing to share knowledge at AHCJ events. Experience in covering health reform a must. Multimedia experience a plus.

This freelance work will pay up to $12,000 a year.

Send letter stating applicable experience with resume (and story links) to champion@healthjournalism.org by Jan. 28. Notes of inquiry can be sent to the same address.

Position details

We will be looking for a lead editor or "champion" in each of several topic areas we want to feature on the healthjournalism.org website. These new "learning centers" are expertise areas we feel are essential to reporting on health or health care.

The health reform topic champion will:

(at the front end)

  • write a collection of concise background briefs – explainers on the various elements going into the health reform law
  • set up a timeline showing when each piece of the law goes into effect
  • write or assign explainer pieces to go with each of the timeline elements, including localized story suggestions

(on-going)

  • contribute a blog item once a week to AHCJ's blog, Covering Health, that points out good work being done around the country or otherwise prepares reporters to advance their coverage
  • Search for key health reform-related events to add to AHCJ's Web calendar
  • Review crowd-sourced suggestions once a week and determine which to add to our resources
  • Arrange for occasional audio or video interviews with a health reform expert or fellow journalist
  • Assign occasional first-person stories/tip boxes by other journalists ("how I covered this aspect of health reform")

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Deutsche Welle’s English’s Pulse looking for Asia, Africa freelance pitches

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Hey folks. This from one of our long-time FC members who moved across the pond:

From my colleague, Kate Bowen, who runs Pulse, our youth culture show.
Please send pitches to: kate.bowen@dw-world.de and tell her I sent
you.
-Cyrus Farivar

Details below for traveling audio folks.
-mia

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Our current series Europe on a Shoestring will be coming to a close
when the clocks change in March. At that time, we'll begin a new
series profiling young people all over the world who are making a
difference around them.

TOPIC:

Find a young person (under 30) who is actively engaged in making the
world a better place in some way. This could be through peace
activism, environmental projects, providing music lessons to
underpriveleged children, cleaning up trash in their neighborhood,
volunteering at a senior center, rescuing an endangered species, etc.
Maybe they have founded an organization, maybe they are a small player
in a larger help organization, or maybe they are just being proactive
on their own. Whatever the case, it needs to be clear to the listener
that this person is worth profiling.

As I am particularly interested in geographical diversity, please keep
our series in mind when you are traveling to interesting places!

FORMAT:

I am looking for a sound-rich package profiling your chosen
individual. While they are the focus of the report, clearly they
impact other people, so it's crucial to have a couple other voices in
there as well. Include as much

The packagd must be exactly 5 minutes long (as close as possible) to
make it as interesting as possible for rebroadcasters.

FEE:

240 Euros.

TIME FRAME:

The series begins with daylight savings time – the first show after
that is on Tuesday, March 29. It will run through the change of the
clocks in October. Please start submitting pitches as soon as
possible.

I very much look forward to your pitches and to making this an exciting series.

ps – We're still looking for a name for the series; your ideas are welcome.

Kate Bowen
Kulturredakteurin / Culture Editor
DW-RADIO/DW-WORLD.DE/Englisch

Deutsche Welle
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 3
53113 Bonn, Deutschland / Germany

Tel: ++49 228 429-2592
Fax: ++49 228 429-4583
kate.bowen@dw-world.de

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5-channel sound installation at UnionDocs in NYC this Sunday, 1/23

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This NYC Union Docs event looks very cool on many levels. Check it out!
-Mia

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If you're in NYC this Sunday, we have an amazing sound event at UnionDocs in Brooklyn. Anthropologist and sound artist Ernst Karel will be presenting recent and in-progress ethnographic electroacoustic work on a 5 channel / 5 speaker system.
Hope to see you there, and email if you have any questions!
Kara
Kara Oehler
Director
UnionDocs Collaborative Program
Sunday, January 23 at 7:30pm $9 suggested donation
UnionDocs | 322 Union Ave | Brooklyn, NY 11211

Ernst Karel will present recent and in-progress work made from location recordings, in stereo, quadraphonic, and 5-channel configurations.  Work will include:  Heard Laboratories (and/OAR 2010) and a 5-channel extension of that project incorporating an electroacoustic interpretation by the Chicago Sound Map ensemble; a piece composed for German radio connected with Swiss mountain transport systems, an eight-channel work in collaboration with Helen Mirra currently on exhibition at Diapason Gallery; current quadraphonic work in progress; and if time allows, experimental ethnographic audio work coming out of the Sensory Ethnography Lab.

Discussion might take up the documentary use of nonlinguistic sound to produce ‘doubtful knowing’, in connection with ideas such as anthropologist of sound Steven Feld’s notion of ‘acoustemologies’, or sonic ways of knowing and being in the world, and the recognition (found, for example, in new books by sound theorists Salomé Voegelin and David Toop) that listening is an experience of a continuously fleeting, ungraspable present moment, and as such is “full of phemonemological doubt,” as Voegelin puts it (Listening to Noise and Silence, 2010:4): “The understanding gained is a knowing of the moment as a sensory event that involves the listener and the sound in a reciprocal inventive production.”

Ernst Karel works with analog electronics and with location recordings, sometimes separately, sometimes in combination, to create audio pieces that move between the abstract and the documentary. His musical biography includes classical trumpet, early-1990s Seattle ‘free noise’, jazz, extended-technique acoustic improvisation, and electronic/electroacoustic improvisation and composition. He performs widely both solo and in various collaborations, has made solo and collaborative sound installations, and his work has been released on and/OAR, Another Timbre, BoxMedia, Cathnor, Dead CEO, Formed, Kuro Neko, Locust, Lucky Kitchen, and Sedimental record labels, among others. Current collaborations include the long-running electroacoustic duo EKG and the New England Phonographers Union. He has worked as a live sound engineer, recordist, and editor at Chicago Public Radio, mixed audio and contributed sound design for nonfiction video. He received his PhD from the University of Chicago, where his fieldwork-based dissertation, Kerala Sound Electricals, was a study in the anthropology of sound. Karel currently manages the Sensory Ethnography Lab and the Film Study Center at Harvard University, where as Lecturer on Anthropology, he also co-teaches courses in media archaeology and ethnographic audio and video production.

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Ford Foundation to Put Up $50 Million for Documentaries

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New funding possibility for doc filmmakers. Woo hoo!!
-mia

www.fordfoundation.org/justfilms


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From the NY Times
January 18, 2011, 2:09 pm

Ford Foundation to Put Up $50 Million for Documentaries

By BROOKS BARNES
Documentarians, rejoice! The Ford Foundation on Tuesday announced a five-year plan to pour $50 million into documentaries -– defined broadly, including online-only efforts -– that are focused on social issues.
“With the growth of the Web and social networks, the potential global audience for filmed content with a social conscience has exploded,” Luis A. Ubiñas, president of the Ford Foundation, said in a statement.
Although the documentary has flourished in recent years in large part because of festival support, the genre continues to pose severe financing challenges because of a lack of interest at the mainstream box office. The Ford Foundation’s program, called JustFilms, will dole out money in three ways. The first involves partnerships with organizations like the Sundance Institute, whose Sundance Film Festival opens on Thursday in Park City, Utah. JustFilms will contribute $1 million a year over five years to support Sundance’s documentary film workshops, for instance.
Other financing plans for JustFilms include an open application process -– details are at www.fordfoundation.org/justfilms – and partnerships with other Ford Foundation grant-making programs where the introduction of a documentary film could help draw attention.
Directing the program will be Orlando Bagwell, whose credits include the award-winning PBS series “Eyes on the Prize,” which looked at the civil rights movement. Mr. Bagwell said the foundation’s major commitment “reflects our recognition that individual stories –- meaningful and well told -– can be a powerful instrument of change.”
JustFilms is already supporting several films, including “Detroit Hustles Harder,” a documentary that chronicles the lives of people who have decided to stay in that economically ravaged city and work for its recovery.
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Metcalf Fellowships Application Deadlines approaching

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Some upcoming fellowships from the Metcalf Institute. Details below.
-mia

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NEWS@METCALF  

January 18, 2011

 

Metcalf Institute FELLOWSHIPS APPLICATION DEADLINE REMINDER

 

Metcalf Institute Deadlines for Seminar and Workshop on Oil Spill Research

Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting is accepting applications for two science training programs for journalists and informal science educators focusing on research on impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Science Seminar, April 6-8, 2011, in Cocodrie, LA; and the 13th Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists, June 12-17, 2011, in Narragansett, RI.

 

These fellowships are made possible by a Rapid Response grant through the National Science Foundation's Informal Science Education program.

 

Science Seminar: Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster

April 6-8, 2011 in Cocodrie, LA
Application postmark deadline: January 31, 2011

 

Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of oceanographic techniques, cultivate scientific resources and sharpen their reporting and communication skills, and discuss the latest research on the oil spill impacts with leading experts.

 

The seminar supports journalists and informal science educators with a minimum of two years professional experience and a demonstrated interest in environmental communication or reporting. Tuition free, includes room and board and some travel support. Applications for the 2.5-day Science Seminar must be postmarked by January 31, 2011.

 

For additional science seminar program information, call 401-874-6211 or email fellowships@metcalfinstitute.org.

 

13th Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists
Coastal Impacts: One Year of Research on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

June 12 –17, 2011 in Narragansett, RI

Application postmark deadline: January 21, 2011

 

The Metcalf Institute 13th Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists is a hands-on introduction to research methods, data analysis, translation of scientific research, and integration of science and policy. The 2011 workshop, Coastal Impacts: One Year of Research on he Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, will be held at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, June 12-17, and will explore the state of the science and methods used to assess the impacts of a major deep water oil spill. Fellows will gain a better understanding of environmental science research methods, cultivate scientific resources and sharpen their reporting skills through daily fieldwork and labs.

 

The Annual Science Workshop Fellowship includes room, board, tuition and some travel support. Applications must be postmarked by January 21, 2011. For additional Annual Science Workshop information, call 401-874-6211 or email fellowships@metcalfinstitute.org.

Details about eligibility and the applications for both programs can be downloaded at www.metcalfinstitute.org.

Quick links:

Eligibility and

Applications

Frequently

Asked Questions

-- Kat Anderson Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting URI Graduate School of Oceanography Narragansett Bay Campus 218 South Ferry Road Narragansett, RI  02882

Email: kat@gso.uri.edu

Office: 401.874.6009 Fax:  401.874.6486

http://www.metcalfinstitute.org http://www.granthamprize.org

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REMINDER – Tax Q&A with CPA Jason Stallcup, Jan 20, Sandbox Suites, Union Square, SF, 6:30pm

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Hey all. Just a reminder that CPA Jason Stallcup is giving his annual tax talk this THURSDAY, Jan 20 at Sandbox Suites in Union Square. It's intended for freelancers and other independents and he has endless knowledge (and patience for all questions) about the crazy rules that apply to us. Don't miss it!

-Mia

http://www.meetup.com/SF-Coworking/calendar/15960725/

Tax Tips for the Self-Employed

Location

Sandbox Suites Union Sq

567 Sutter St.

San Francisco, CA 94102
415-762-0093

How to find us
"Top floor"

Price

$10.00 per person
refund policy

Sandbox Suites is bringing back the San Francisco superstar CPA Jason Stallcup for another round of tax talk with great tips and updated information on new tax law changes for the self-employed. Jason is great about answering everyone's questions and giving hot tips, so this is not-to-be-missed!

He'll also discuss:

  • New tax law changes: treatment of health insurance premiums and lowered self-employment tax
  • Documentation: what you need to keep for your records
  • Entity options: should you create an LLC or Corporation
  • Discussion of common deductions: Home office, auto expenses, travel, meals, etc.

Speaker
Jason Stallcup is a CPA with an entrepreneurial background focusing on the self-employed and small-to-medium sized businesses. His expertise lies in tax preparation for all entity types and accounting services for businesses. Check him out at http://www.jasoncpa.c….

Schedule
6:30-7 Refreshments & networking
7-8:30 Talk and Q&A
8:30-9 Networking

Please note this event takes place at Sandbox Suites Union Sq!

Tickets are $10 online, $15 at the door; free for Sandbox members – learn how to become a member

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SAJA-NY EVENT – Meet Krishna Bharat at GoogleNY + workshop

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Looks like a great event for NY folks… and it sounds like you can get in as long as you have a friend in SAJA. Details below.
-mia

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Google NYC is pleased to extend an invitation to members of the South Asian
Journalists Association and their media friends:

Thursday, January 20 — from 6-9 p.m.
@ Google NYC at 75 Ninth Ave. (more details below)

a reception with hors d'oeuvres & refreshments, followed by: 

Google News Discussion / Q&A with Krishna Bharat
 – founder and head of Google News ( http://bit.ly/hEbcpP )
 – Hearst New Media Professional-in-Residence at Columbia J-school
                ( http://bit.ly/igDwYl )

Krishna Bharat is the founder and head of Google News, responsible for
leading a team developing Google's news products. He is also a Google
distinguished research scientist. Google News won the 2003 Webby Award
in the news category, and Krishna received the 2003 World Technology
Award for Media & Journalism. In 2004 he founded Google's R&D
operations in India and served as the center's first director until
2006. Before joining Google in 1999, he was a member of the research
staff at DEC Systems Research Center in Palo Alto, Calif. He holds a
Ph.D. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.

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Google for Journalists: Getting the Most from the Web — training
session

Every day, millions of people around the world use Google's search
engine to find what they're looking for. Journalists, editors,
producers, and others in the media have long known just how essential
it is to be able to find and use information, and this
"Google for Journalists" session demonstrates ways to work more
efficiently and effectively on the web. Learn how to get the most from
Search and other free tools from Google. Whether you're in print,
broadcast, or digital journalism, this session will introduce tips and
tricks you can use to search smarter, keep better tabs on your beat,
see what's hot and what's not, and add a visual edge to your online
content. (Delivered by Sean Carlson)

Sean Carlson is Manager for News Industry Relations at Google,
responsible for building the company's relationship with the
journalism community. Based in New York City, Sean previously worked
at Google's Mountain View, Ca. headquarters and has also led
initiatives in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Prior to joining
Google in 2006, Sean interned with the Consulate-General of Ireland in
Sydney and Fleishman-Hillard in Boston. He graduated from Boston
University with degrees in political science and communication.

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@ Google New York's offices in Chelsea Market
75 Ninth Ave. (at W. 15th St.), New York, NY
directions via Google Maps: http://bit.ly/gbXVdL

(Just inside the main entrance to Chelsea Market, there's an elevator and
staircase to the right. Please proceed up to the second floor for the
evening event.)

PLEASE RSVP via Google Docs: http://bit.ly/fLdo4n

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2012 BAVC Producers Institute – proposal deadline Jan 17

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BAVC is so very cool and this institute promises to be amazing. Go for it!
-mia

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BAVC Producers Institute for New Media Technologies

INDIGENOUS SCIENCE

In 2011, The Producers Institute seeks innovative proposals from documentary and narrative media producers with an interactive science component that includes the participation of communities of origin. For more detailed information, see http://bavc.org/producersinstitute.

Completed applications must be submitted electronically prior to 5pm PST on Monday, January 17, 2011. Please do not wait until the last minute to submit. The application form will go offline at 5PM PST on January, 17,2011. NO LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seriously.

INSTITUTE DATES are Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 19, 2011. Please do not apply unless you are available to attend the ENTIRE program in San Francisco. Travel and Accommodations are provided by the Institute.

Questions should be directed to wendy@bavc.org

Go here for an application form:
https://bavc.wufoo.com/forms/producers-institute-for-new-media-technologies/

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www.airmedia.org

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seeking LA-based audio producer for oral history project

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Any LA-based audio folks available? Contact Sarah Elzas <toucanradio@gmail.com>.

-Mia

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I have been asked to find someone in LA who might be up for working on
a project documenting oral histories of a few graduates of a charter
school for troubled girls (near downtown LA) – they want some oral
histories recorded and edited into audio slideshows for a benefit they
are putting on in March. This might lead to other projects with the
grads and/or students. This would be a paid gig – you'd be working
with a photographer. Anyone interested? I'd like to give them a list
of people who might be interested… email me if you want more
details, and/or send me your information to send along.
Sarah

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website consultant looking for beta testers

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A colleague forwarded this to me. Looks like it could be a good option for folks who want a website and don't have a ton of money to spend. I don't know the developer personally, but I trust Amy's instincts and she seems to think this is a really good deal. Details below. Feel free to post any feedback as a comment on freelancecafe.org!

-mia

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If you have a project in need of a website, and not a lot of money to hire a developer, I have a lead for you. I had lunch today with a web designer/developer who is about to launch a beta round of a new service she hopes to offer. The service is a custom website and brief training on using WordPress to maintain it, in about two days. Her process is to talk with the client by phone, develop three unique possibilities, have the client choose one, put the site together and then do a one-hour (or so) phone training so the client can then manage it alone. She hasn't set the prices yet.

Right now she's looking for 20 volunteers to beta test the service, at a very modest expense (or possibly none, I'm not quite sure). She's not putting too much of this information out for public consumption yet, but if you fill out her inquiry form, she's happy to answer additional questions individually.

Her name is Tess Gadwa. Website is dcs-creative.com. To sign up to be a beta tester, or just to stay in the loop about this, fill out the form at yesexactly.com.

The project that led me to Tess isn't ready for a site yet, so I haven't actually hired her and can't, therefore, vouch for her business. But I am planning to work with her, so that says something. 😉

Amy
amy@amymayerwrites.com