NHAB Job Fair

By Shirley | Published: April 17, 2012

Are you on the hunt for a job?

Have you ever dreamed about being behind the mic and talking to thousands over the radio? Or maybe you’d be perfect for producing the commercials that local advertisers rely on to bring in new customers.

From on-air and production to promotions, traffic and sales, come to the NHAB 2012 Job Fair on April 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Anselm College in Manchester.

You can talk with hiring personnel from many New Hampshire television and radio stations about all the internship and job opportunities available! Be sure to bring your resume!  WTSN-AM and WBYY-FM will be on hand to answer your questions on job opportunities.

Contact Info:
WTSN-AM WBYY-FM
Employment@987thebay.com

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Panel on Race and Extreme Violence at MIT

By Shirley | Published: April 16, 2012

AAJA member Paul Niwa of Emerson College will be a panelist at this discussion at MIT.

Race and Extreme Violence in American Society Today
April 19, 2012

MIT will hold a panel discussion of violence against racial minorities in the US. Panelists will compare the Trayvon Martin incident and the death of Jicun Wu, owner of a Chinese takeout in Philadelphia, as instances of extreme violence against the black and Asian American communities. Martin was killed in Florida in February 2012, Wu died in Pennsylvania in March 2012: what does this say about the state of race relations in US society today?

Thursday, April 19, 2012
4:00 – 5:30 PM in 4-237
Refreshments will be served!

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2012 National Journalism Awards

By Shirley | Published: April 4, 2012

Asian American Journalists Association

AAJA is now accepting entries for 2012 National Journalism Awards.
AAJA’s National Journalism Awards, established in 1989, recognize and encourage excellence among journalists and outstanding coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.  These awards demonstrate the ability of journalists–AAPI and otherwise–to cover the news with authority, sensitivity, insight and an eye towards diversity.

You do not need to be an AAJA member to submit an entry.  Entries may be subject to fees.

Entries are being accepted in the following categories for either “Unlimited Subject Matter” or“Asian American Pacific Islander Issues:”  
*    Online
*    Photography
*    Print
*    Radio
*    Television

To download the entry form, click here.

Deadline: Friday, April 20 at 5:00pm PSTAward recipients will be presented at AAJA’s Gala Scholarship and Awards Banquet at the UNITY Conference in Las Vegas

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AAJA Taking Nominations for National Office

By Shirley | Published: April 4, 2012

Asian American Journalists Association

 

AAJA is accepting nominations for National President, National Vice President for Broadcast and National Treasurerbeginning March 15, and ending April 30. These positions are for 2-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2013.

Here is a nomination form and a link to the 2012 Elections page.

These documents contain the qualifications, responsibilities of office and campaigning rules, which will be enforced by the elections supervisor (in this case, the National Secretary).

Voting will be by paper ballots or electronically. Ballots will be accepted June 1-July 16, and during the UNITY 2012 conventionAug. 1-3.


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AsianBoston Awards

By Shirley | Published: April 2, 2012

Asian|Boston Media Group (ABMG) is proud to announce the 5th Asian|Boston Networking Event, the ABNE-V. At this event, we will also be unveiling the first annual ’ABMG Awards.‘ This program was established to recognize Asian Americans, who reside and contribute to New England and New York, via excellence in their respective fields of media, high-technology, medicine, education, etc.

ABMG’s inaugural award will be in the media division, and will be presented during the event. It’s an honor to announce that the recipient of the first annual ABMG’s ‘Distinguished Asian-American in Media’ award is…

WHDH-TV’s 7News Reporter, Susan Tran.

The ABNE-V and ABMG Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 26th, at Hei La Moon Restaurant in Chinatown. Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm. Interested in being a Presenter at the ABNE-V? ‘Presenters’ are individuals or businesses that do short 3-minute promotions for their particular cause, ideas, new business ventures, etc. (Please see below for guest ticket info and how to become a ‘Presenter’)

Location:

Hei La Moon Restaurant
88 Beach St
Chinatown, Boston (617) 338-8813
For convenience, there is a parking garage adjacent to the restaurant.

Event Details:

1: *Please RSVP by Monday, April 23rd, to info@asianboston.com
2: $20 per person at door. Includes buffet dinner.

3: Cash Bar.

4: For group or student discounts, please contact Ted at woo77@comcast.net

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Meet Yul Kwon of PBS’ “America Revealed”

By Shirley | Published: April 2, 2012

Credit: Jeff Ross and PBS

Meet Yul Kwon THIS Tuesday, 4/3 in Boston!

Yul Kwon, winner of “Survivor: Cooks Island,” and host of the upcoming PBS series America Revealed (premiering Wednesday, April 11th at 10pm on WGBH) will be in town  Tuesday, April 3rd to host a preview screening at Northeastern University, in partnership with the National Association of Asian American Professionals-Boston, and WGBH.

Liz Cheng of AAJA will make introductory remarks.
PBS’s America Revealed, Hosted by Yul Kwon this April!

If you want to support Asian Americans in mainstream lead-roles during primetime, please be sure to check out America Revealed–learn about the systems that support American Transportation, Food and even the inner-workings of Facebook!…

America Revealed takes viewers through time, space and systems to reveal a nation of interdependent and intricately interwoven networks that feed and power the nation, produce millions of goods, transport people great distances and still come together to make America work. These networks all rely on vast, complex and precisely calibrated systems, yet most Americans have never had the chance to observe or understand them. Until now.

About Yul Kwon:

Yul Kwon is the host of the PBS series “America Revealed” and winner of the reality TV show “Survivor: Cook Islands.” He has worked in law, government, business and technology, is the vice chair of the Council of Korean American Leaders and sits on the advisory boards of the Asian American Justice Center, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center and NetKAL. 

The 4/3 Preview Event is Free and Open to the public, please RSVP here: http://www.wgbh.org/support/americarevealed.cfm

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Job opening at WTSN-AM/WBYY-FM

By Shirley | Published: April 2, 2012

Position: Account Executive
Company: Garrison City Broadcasting, Inc.
Station(s): WBYY-FM, WTSN-AM
Job Type: fulltime
Hours:
Compensation: Negotiable / year

Job Description:
The account executive is the person who sells advertising and works closely with marketing businesses to the station listeners.

Benefits:
Health insurance is available.  2 weeks vacation after completing 1 year of employment.

Education Required:

Experience Required:
If you have what it takes to make it in the highly competitive world of media sales, read on.  98.7 THE BAY AND 1270 WTSN (Dover, NH) are searching for the right person to compliment our sales team and help local accounts grow their businesses.  You should be comfortable talking with a local retailer, the president of a bank and many other types of business owners.  An ability to relate to all individuals, to build lasting relationships and a drive to be the best are what it takes to make it in broadcast sales (It also helps if you have self-discipline, organizational skills and good time management!)  We’re independently owned, so we can get things done ON THE SPOT!  No need to chase up the corporate ladder and wait for answers!  Sales experience helpful, media sales experience even better!)  But overall, have a desire and willingness to work hard, learn, grow and succeed.  And of course, have fun doing it

Other Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Date Available: Immediately

Contact Info:
Alan Dary
Employment@987thebay.com
Fax: 603-742-0448
Instructions: Please send resumes to:

employment@987thebay.com

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Job opening at Chronicle!

By Shirley | Published: March 21, 2012

Category:
News
Position/Title:
Chronicle Editor/Photographer
Details:
Job Description:WCVB-TV Boston’s ABC affiliate and Hearst Television station, is looking for a highly motivated, organized, and creative person to fill our Chronicle Editor/Photographer position. This is a full-time I.B.E.W. position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be comfortable working in a shared storage environment.
• Able to utilize both linear and non-linear equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Work well independently and/or part as a team under daily deadlines.
• Experienced in cutting long form magazine pieces.
• Shoot occasional pieces and elements for Chronicle.
• Ability to collaborate with producers and talent.
• Ability to lift and move production equipment weighing up to and occasionally exceeding 50 lbs.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
3/15/2012
Closing Date:
4/15/2012
City:
Needham – 02494
State:
Massachusetts
URL:
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/index.html
Experience:
Experience Requirements:• Experience with Newscutter 9.5.3 and Symphony 5.5.3.
• Have experience capturing, importing and up converting multiple formats including HD XD cam, DV cam, BETA, QT movies and Pathfire.
• Knowledge of AVID, Medialog, Interplay, ISIS, Interplay Access, and Sorenson Squeeze.
• Requires experience with Sony HD XDCAM, production lighting in various conditions.
Requirements:
Qualifications Requirements:• Ability to work under strict deadlines
• Solid communications and interpersonal sills are essential
• Must be extremely reliable and dependable
• Work with minimal supervision

Education:

• Bachelor degree preferred
Additional Information:
EOE
M/F/D/V
Contact:
To Apply:Send your resume and reel to: Chris Stirling, Chronicle Executive Producer, WCVB-TV, 5 TV Place, Needham, MA 02494 or email your materials to wcvbchronicle@hearst.com.
Please refer to job code CEP0312
Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Job Opening at WMUR-TV

By Shirley | Published: March 13, 2012
Category:
Production
Position/Title:
Production Freelancer
Details:
Job Description: A unique opportunity to work in Television Production; Primary duties are camera and prompter. Hours vary. This is an entry-level type, temporary position with possibilities for growth. Television experience or equivalent college degree preferred. Please send resume and letter of interest to pmckay@hearst.com.

Job Responsibilities:

• TelePrompTer
• Camera operation
• Daily news pre/post-production
• Lighting Assistance
• General production assistance where required
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
3/13/2012
Closing Date:
4/13/2012
City:
Manchester – 03101
State:
New Hampshire
URL:
http://www.wmur.com/index.html
Experience:
Experience Requirements:

• Entry Level Position
• Production experience preferred
Requirements:
Qualifications Requirements:

• News production / studio experience preferred

Education:

• Degree in TV production or similar field of study preferred
Additional Information:
EOE
M/F/D/V
Contact:
To Apply: NO PHONE CALLS

Please email resume and cover letter with references to pmckay@hearst.com

or mail to:

Peter McKay
Production Manager
WMUR-TV
100 South Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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UNITY 2012 Early Bird Registration Ends This Friday!

By Shirley | Published: March 11, 2012

 

UNITY 2012 Video
Not excited yet about UNITY in Vegas?  Watch this video!  http://vimeo.com/37819465

21 Things to Do in Vegas for Under $21
For those who want to spend more time than money in Las Vegas, here are 21 things to do for less than $21, all aimed at keeping the bottom line low and the fun factor high.

 

Programming, and More Programming
They are loads of offerings, including Resurgence of Long-Form Writing, Strengthening Investigative Journalism, Protecting Your Online Reputation, Map-Making for Non-Developers, Video for Non-VJs, Lessons from Linsanity, and Immigration: Beyond the Border.  To see more offerings and read all the blurbs, visit http://unity12convention.tumblr.com/tagged/unity12-programming.

 

Wondering about Mandalay Bay?

 

Register, You Early Bird!
Get your discounted rate by this Friday at https://s3.goeshow.com/unity/convention/2012/registration.cfm.

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