Dear AIRsters and friends,
We're thrilled to announce the opening of AIR's 2014 New Voices scholarship to support minority producers attending the Third Coast Conference in Chicago this fall. We expect this year's gathering to be bigger and better than ever, with hundreds of producers coming from across the country to celebrate and learn the craft of audio storymaking. For six years running, AIR, with support from CPB and NEA, has recruited gifted producers, providing stipends and professional support to help them chart new paths into public media. This new class of recruits will join an important cohort of New Voices alumni, nearly one hundred strong, who are working across the system as indie producers, network reporters, station staff and more to expand and diversify our industry's workforce. Are you a New Voice? Do you know someone ripe with potential for expanding their skill set and passionate about public service media? Check it out. Apply here, or share the news with a colleague. The application is open Aug. 1 through Sept. 1, 2014. Those selected will be notified by Sept. 18, 2014. For all the details, please carefully read the AIR New Voices FAQ. Get touch if you have questions. I'm at rebecca@AIRmedia.org. I can't wait to hear from from you. Cheers, |
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Journal of Radio and Audio Media calls for proposals
JRAM Call For Submissions, 7-22-14
Completed papers should be submitted by authors through JRAM's Manuscript Central (and blind reviewed) unless otherwise stated (i.e., as in the case of being invited by a symposium editor or the JRAM editor). It is advisable to consider how race, gender and ethnicity are relevant to the themes below, as well as to all submissions, to ensure a balanced discussion of issues, whenever possible. International authors/and those with international perspectives are encouraged to submit. Refer to JRAM for manuscript style and submission specifications. CFPs run concurrently; more than one theme/symposium might be featured simultaneously within an issue, or might provoke a series, depending upon the response and the number and quality of submissions. All methodologies will be considered.
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/hjrs
Journal link: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/hjrs20?open=21&repitition=0#vol_21
Journal of Radio & Audio Media is published (print & online) twice a year (May & November) by Taylor & Francis in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association. http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/hjrs20#.U872dLHYF_Q
IRP new media reporting trip to Mozambique, application deadline Sept 2
Apply for New Media Trip to Mozambique
The International Reporting Project (IRP) is now accepting applications for its new media reporting trip to Mozambique from October 24 to November 6, 2014.
Photo: Tracey Cheetham |
The focus of the trip will be on immunizations and child health in Mozambique, particularly in light of the upcoming decisions to be made by the global community on replenishing the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) as it begins a new cycle for 2016 to 2020.
In 2001, Mozambique became the first African country to receive GAVI's initial offering of immunizations against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and hepatitis B. In the years since, it has continued to pioneer new initiatives, including delivery of the HPV vaccine and participating in a malaria vaccine trial. However, challenges remain, especially in rural communities where health care delivery is still difficult.
Photo: F Mira |
This group trip is open only to applications from new media journalists, including media professionals, bloggers, influential social media practitioners and freelance contributors, who are citizens of the following nations: France, Germany, India, Japan, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States.
All candidates must complete an application form and provide a detailed essay of at least 800 words describing the types of stories they might pursue during the Mozambique trip.
This trip will replace our previously announced reporting trip to Ghana on the same topic.
Submit your work to Audio Under the Stars!, deadline July 28
August's theme is Feast or Famine: Stories of Abundance and Need. How do you measure satisfaction? We’re looking for stories of having too much or not having enough. Enough of what, exactly? That's for you to decide.
We love sound-rich stories that make us think, make us laugh, and take us to places near and far. We especially love pieces based in Durham, in North Carolina, or made by local radio producers. Share your work or work you find compelling made by someone else. We want to hear it all, even if it's not a perfect fit for the theme.
We need your help to find the best of the best. Use this form to submit a story for consideration— submit as many stories as you'd like! The deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 28.
Audio Under the Stars is a summer community listening party in Durham, North Carolina. We curate a playlist of the most compelling and fun audio and play it back in the cozy backyard of SPECTRE Arts. You can listen to a segment on WUNC's the State of Things about Audio Under the Stars here.
Don't forget to join us on August 15 at 8:00 p.m. We'll be at SPECTRE Arts, 1004 Morning Glory Ave, Durham.
Audio Under the Stars is a collaboration between the Center for Documentary Studies and SPECTRE Arts.
New Kitchen Sisters Recording & Interviewing Workshop – Wednesday, July 23, SF
Time again for The Kitchen Sisters Recording & Interviewing Workshop. Davia Nelson is holding a new one on Wednesday, July 23 at Francis Coppola's historic Zoetrope building in San Francisco. This three-hour session is designed for those who want to acquire and hone their skills for an array of audio projects — radio, podcasts, online stories, storytelling, oral histories, audio slideshows, family histories, news, documentaries, and other multimedia platforms.
In The Workshop, Davia covers interviewing and micing techniques, sound gathering, use of archival audio, field recording techniques, recording equipment, how to make interviewees comfortable, how to frame evocative questions that make for compelling storytelling, how to build a story, and how to listen (which is harder than it looks).
The workshop is customized to fit the projects you are working on. People who have attended in the past have come from radio, film, multimedia, detective agencies, newspapers, journalism, photography, oral history, historical societies, farms, music, ophthalmology, writing, libraries, archives, web design, restaurants, health care organizations, film, cheese-making and beyond. The groups are always lively and good contacts are made.
Afternoon Workshop: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Cost: $125.00. The workshop is in North Beach at
916 Kearny St. Of course, snacks will be served.
If you have any questions, or to register, e-mail kitchen@kitchensisters.org. Please pass this announcement along to your community.
Expand your skills, meet new people, support the work of The Kitchen Sisters.
See you there,
The Kitchen Sisters
KCRW’s Radio Race is BACK! Aug 2-3
Dear Radio Race Pioneers,
It’s happening! The 24-Hour Radio Race is BACK, and we couldn’t be more excited. We’ve set our dates — Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 3 — and opened registration to the world. We’re even on Facebook. Now all we need are contestants.
You were our inaugural group of daredevils and audio nerds, and we are so grateful for the energy and creativity you brought to last year’s Radio Race. As we prepare to dive into Round 2, we want each and every one of you by our side.
In an effort to raise the stakes and make this year’s Race even better than its predecessor, we’ve made a few key changes. This year, all three winning pieces will receive cash prizes: $1000 for First Place, $500 for Second Place, and $300 for Third Place. That’s all in addition to airplay on UnFictional, and a slew of other great prizes.
We’ve also added two new awards: the Social Butterfly Award for most effective use of social media, and the UnFictional Award for the piece that best embodies the spirit of UnFictional. Plus, we’ve shortened the length requirements for finished pieces — the maximum length is four minutes now, instead of six — so you can focus on making every second as good as it can be.
To learn all the details and sign up, visit our event page on KCRW’s website. You can also email us with any questions at ipp@kcrw.org, or reach out via Twitter (@IPPkcrw) or our IPP Facebook page.
Thank you so much for making this event possible! Now start stretching…
JCCF Open Call – A Day in the Life Project of a social worker, deadline July 1
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[film/video] AP needed VICE on HBO NYC
Please have them send me a resume: vikram.gandhi@vice.com
Looking to hire ASAP.
Thanks!
Vikram
RFP print designer, San Francisco Public Press, deadline June 6
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Request for Proposals: Print Designer Posted May 27, 2014
The San Francisco Public Press is a nonprofit, noncommercial news organization that provides unbiased, in–depth and investigative reporting to readers in the San Francisco Bay Area, online and in a quarterly print edition. The Public Press is based on the public broadcasting model, relying on foundation grants, memberships and newspaper sales.
Scope and Guidelines:
The print designer will provide professional design management and layout of the newspaper, in order to promote the organization’s journalistic mission and maintain high quality production standards. The print edition is the Public Press’s showcase product, an advertising–free broadsheet publication that emphasizes insightful journalism and takes risks on bold design concepts. It regularly breaks ground with collaborative data–driven investigative reporting, and collaborates with dozens of other nonprofits, including KQED, KALW and the Center for Investigative Reporting. The organization values experimentation with creative graphics, photography, typography and illustration. For examples visit http://sfpublicpress.org.
This is a contract position with occasional deadlines on small assignments and major print deadlines four times a year.
Print edition responsibilities:
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Designing the newsprint edition four times a year.
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Producing news infographics in collaboration with the reporting teams.
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Providing editorial feedback based on design principles.
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Creating, maintaining and documenting in–house style guidelines.
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Commissioning illustrations by contract artists.
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Working with the photo editor to improve images.
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Archiving collateral for Web distribution and future projects.
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Maintaining the highest standards of journalism ethics and accuracy.
Requirements:
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Three years of professional experience in editorially focused graphic design.
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Knowledge of journalism ethics, Associated Press style, photo editing principles,
typography, art direction, design theory for print and Web journalism and
nonprofit operations.
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools.
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Ability to produced high–end creative and compelling infographics and maps on
multiple platforms preferred.
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Familiarity with Drupal, CSS, HTML, PHP and Javascript preferred.
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Strong organizational skills and sense of professionalism, including the ability to communicate clearly about assignments and meet deadlines.
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Strong oral and written communication skills. Please submit:
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An overview of relevant experience, including corporate and freelance work
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A description of a project you have participated in that shows initiative and
professional–quality work
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A summary of any experiences working with news organizations or online
publications
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A portfolio of your editorial design work (online or in PDF format)
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A one–page résumé
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Names and contact information for at least three references
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Fee expectations — hourly or project–based
Timeline:
RFP dated May 27, 2014
DEADLINE: Send proposals no later than Friday, June 6, 2014, to: Michael Stoll, Executive Director and Editor
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Email design {at} sfpublicpress [dot] org, using the subject line “Print Design RFP.”
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Mailed submissions may also be sent to: San Francisco Public Press, 44 Page St., Suite 504, San Francisco, CA 94102
It is the responsibility of the presenter of the submission to ensure that it has arrived to the San Francisco Public Press by the date specified. The San Francisco Public Press is not responsible for lost or misdirected proposals and reserves the right to not hire any respondents or to re–release the RFP. Download a copy of the RFP here [PDF].
If you have a question, please contact us at the email address above, or call (415) 495–7377.
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ZUMIX Radio hiring AmeriCorps Vista, application deadline this Friday May 30th!
It's important for folks to know that this is a part of the AmeriCorps government service program, and pays a taxable living allowance of $14,644/year, a relocation allowance (TBD), a $5,645 educational award, a $900 MBTA LinkPass (bus & subway), a Health Benefits Plan, child care, and professional development opportunities.
If you know anyone who may have interest in doing a year of service, getting experience working in community radio, and who enjoys working with youth, please share the following link to the job description and let them know the application deadline is this Friday May 30th.
Here's the link: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/JK2nFNdk8zMD/