SAJA Job Listings: Compiled by Maha Atal

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msnbcjobs@msnbc.com

Spend the summer working for the leading Internet news and features site, writing, editing and learning interactive storytelling. Intern will work with multiple sources, including video, NBC News producers, contributors and outside content providers to edit and produce stories in topic areas including: News, Politics, the Economy, Popular Culture and more… Also learn fundamentals of interactivity, including ways to build community and page layout design. Develop and manage content related to Morning Joe, Dateline and other NBC News programs, manage Web chats and other interactive content.

Candidates must have news writing, editing and interactive journalism courses. Experience in television, work on a school newspaper or Web site, freelance work, previous internships and excellent interpersonal skills desired. This is a paid internship.

ABC NEWS has the following openings:

1. Assignment Manager, Western Bureaus. Apply www.disneycareers.com and use requisition #183440. Please also send your resume to Wendy Fisher, Director, Domestic News.
2. Senior Producer, DC-Based for World News with Charlie Gibson. Apply through www.disneycareers.com and use requisition #183443 Please also send your resume to Jon Banner, Executive Producer.
3. Production Assistant. Apply through www.disneycareers.com and use requisition #183444. Please also send your resume to Rene Hallal-Gonen, Senior Producer.
4. Video Coordinator, Washington Bureau. Apply through www.disneycareers.com and use requisition #183442. Please also send your resume to Georgeanne Thanos, Assignment Manager.

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER, WESTERN BUREAUS. Responsibilities include managing the Los Angeles Assignment Desk which is responsible for news coverage and the assignment of correspondents, producers, and crews in the western part of the country. Additional responsibilities include working with the LA bureau chief and NY assignment desk, coordinating coverage of breaking news stories, collaborating with Newsone, radio, dotcom and affiliates to identify and pitch interesting local and regional stories. Candidates must have a strong editorial background with a particular focus on finding unique and forward-looking story ideas for all broadcasts and platforms. Candidates should have previous newsroom management experience, be familiar with all broadcasts and platforms and be an advocate for stories in the LA Bureau coverage area. There is a strong internal candidate.

CHARLIE GIBSON SENIOR PRODUCER. Responsibilities include overseeing Washington’s editorial content, script editing and managing staff. Candidates must have excellent editorial judgment and an understanding of news operations and the latest technology. Strong control room, writing, line producing and field producing skills suggested. Candidates must be able to work in a constantly changing, fast-paced news environment. 6+ years experience in network news programming is preferred.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT. Candidates should be energetic, ambitious, detail-oriented self starters who can hit the ground running. Responsibilities include collecting, screening and organizing all videotape, graphics and sound design elements associated with daily production from concept to delivery. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, transcribing, logging and archiving video feeds, interviews and talent shoots, and assisting senior management. Candidates must have excellent research, writing, communication and organizational skills and at least 2 years previous production experience in broadcast television or film. Familiarity with linear and non-linear editing and production facilities is a plus.

VIDEO COORDINATOR. Responsibilities include handling incoming and outgoing feeds in the Playback Department of ABC News, Washington. These feeds are used by all broadcasts. The candidate must have previous experience in television production. Excellent organizational and communication skills required to coordinate incoming and outgoing feeds in Playback. Candidates should have the ability to organize and log ALL material coming into Washington in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines. Must know how to schedule in Avid Media Manager and have a working knowledge of Capture Manager, NewsCutter, Pathfire, Scan Converter and FTP machine. There is a strong internal candidate.

Send resumes for both positions to

Fox News Channel
Human Resources
2nd floor
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

Fax: 212-301-8588
Email: Resumes@foxnews.com

Position Details
Fox News Channel’s lifestyle web magazine seeks a Page Producer to
oversee all web production. The web producer will work with a team of
video producers to manage content on the iMag section of the Web site.
Ideal position for someone who is creative and has a background in
web production and is looking to gain experience in new media
platforms.

Duties include but not limited to: Editing and posting all original video content and text pieces, Web page management and site maintenance, Work with content producers on section layouts, preparing the web
production calendar, Work with FOX News Channel producers to create new ideas for online pages. Work with Web Video Unit to make video segments available on the Web, Use Photoshop to create images and graphics, Propose and implement creative ideas to keep site innovative
Requirements: Working knowledge of HTML and Adobe Photoshop
Web Production experience
Team player who can also operate independently
Ability to work all hours and keep a flexible schedule
Background in communications/journalism preferred
Ideal candidate will have exceptional writing, editing and
proofreading skills and the ability to work quickly and accurately in
a high-stress environment

Freelance Avid Media Composer Editor
Requirements/Responsibilities:
FOX News Channel is seeking an experienced Freelance Avid Media
Composer Editor for the Advertising and Promotions Department.

Must have extensive experience in cutting promos with heavy
composting. A successful candidate will be highly creative, have
solid design skills, and be able to work well with Producers. Must
have a flexible “can-do” attitude, can adhere to strict deadlines in a
breaking news environment, and be willing to work all shifts in a
24-hour breaking news environment.

WPBF TV25, the Hearst owned ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach seeks the following

1. Nonlinear Editor. Send resume/DVD video to Steve Boyer, Acting News Director, WPBF TV, 3970 RCA Blvd., Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, or attach a WMV file to sboyer@wpbf.com.
2. Assignment Editor. Send resume to sboyer@wpbf.com
3. Reporter. Send resume and five of your most recent stories with LIVE shots and aircheck of recent reporting Steve Boyer, WPBF News 25, 3970 RCA Blvd., Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 or sboyer@wpbf.com
4. News Photographer, Send tape and resume to Steven Boyer, WPBF TV, 3970 RCA BLVD, Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 or sboyer@wpbf.com.
5. Creative Services Director (production role). Send resume, reel and your marketing philosophy to Caroline Taplett, WPBF, 3970 RCA Blvd. Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
6. Account Executive, Send resume to Ryan Rothstein, 3970 RCA Blvd. Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 or rrothstein@hearst.com

Position details:
NONLINEAR EDITOR
a knowledgeable and proficient nonlinear news editor. A passion for local news and the ability to craft engaging news stories is a must.

Account Executive
2-5 years broadcast sales experience. Qualified applicants must have strong presentation, negotiation and written communication skills. Our team has a commitment to customer service and new business development. We will encourage your creativity and enthusiasm for servicing an existing account list while striving to increase revenue/share and developing new business and station web sales. College degree or equivalent work experience required. Knowledge of PowerPoint, Word and Excel, ratings and programming preferred.

Assignment Editor
The right candidate is aggressive, creative, organized and ready to work in the highly competitive West Palm Beach, FL news market. Applicant must have at least two years experience on the news desk, possess excellent communication skills and impeccable news judgment. Applicant must be hyper-competitive, motivated, and a strong leader. Responsibilities include: assigning crews, making beat calls, and working with producers and news managers to develop story ideas. College degree preferred.

REPORTER
An exciting opportunity for a reporter who is passionate about our business to join our news team. Must be a compelling storyteller and an excellent writer with superior LIVE reporting skills.

NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER:
Candidates should have professional broadcast news photography and non-linear editing experience. News photographer must have valid driver’s license and ability to be trained and certified as an ENG vehicle operator.

Creative Services Director
an aggressive, creative, driven Creative Services Director, looking to make a difference in a terrific mid-sized Southern market. Strategic thinker who has experience producing compelling, research-driven spots that express a brand on air and on-line. A hands on manager who knows news, works well with others and wants to have fun beating strong competitors. The main focus of the position is to conceive, produce and execute news promotions and campaigns. Off-line editing skills required. Lead three person staff. Top of the line editing equipment, great opportunity for upward mobility and strong compensation package. History and creativity with website promotion a plus.

· Lead three-person department and serve as part of the GM’s Department Head team.

· Key Partner in managing the News relationship. Help validate the station positioning through Image and Topical promotion.

· Build the Marketing Plan from research data and careful monitoring of ratings demographic trends.

· Think strategically while planning promotion and marketing efforts for upcoming quarters.

· Create, write and produce promotional spots and campaigns.

· Occasionally edit on Avid non-linear gear.

· Ability to creatively place news/programming promos to take full advantage of on-air opportunities.

· Help organize, lead and publicize community events in the market.

SEEKING DOCUMENTARY FILM EDITOR- immediately

Seeking documentary film editor, to work closely with
director over next few months. NO PAY but great credit on
film showcasing an acclaimed South Asian woman screenwriter
and photographer. Ideal for professional Assistant Editor
wanting Editor experience; and wishing to work with
director shaping structure.

18 minute cut already exists. Intention is to re-structure
and re-edit, with old and new footage, to short broadcast
length, for festival and possible broadcast.

Editor must have:
•Significant expert experience with Final Cut Pro,
including working with photographs, and media management
•Own editing suite at home, with Final Cut Pro 4.0 or
above, as well as Photoshop and other related programs
•Experience working on documentaries
•Sense of storytelling; and interest in taking active role
shaping story/structure with director
•Enthusiasm and interest in subject matter and project
•Mellow friendly personality, easy to work with, able to
take direction and offer feedback
•Must be available and willing to work with director, and
on own, at least several evenings per week, plus additional
time on weekends, for the next few months, until project is
finished. Dedication needed.

Serious inquiries only. Please forward resume/cv, and
email detailing why you are interested and would be ideal,
to Tamina Davar at:
taminadavar@yahoo.com.

[note: also seeking people experienced and interested in
grant research/fundraising, or with festival or broadcast
advice and assistance]

FILM BACKGROUND:
The documentary explores the creative journey of
screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala (MISSISSIPPI MASALA, SALAAM
BOMBAY, and upcoming THE NAMESAKE), also a professional
photographer whose images of her own religious community,
India’s Parsi Zoroastrians, for over 20 years, led to a
coffee table book. http://www.soonitaraporevala.com

Taraporevala’s words and images have influenced many, yet
she remains publicly invisible. Quietly crossing
boundaries when few women of color made it in the film
industry, and long before “South Asian American” was a
phrase, and breaking thematic taboos, Taraporevala, a
“medium for ordinary lives,” has silently inspired a new
generation of filmmakers and artists.

The existing 18-minute documentary was commissioned and
shown several years ago for a gala event honoring
Taraporevala,. The film, weaving Taraporevala’s words with
longtime friend and collaborator Mira Nair and others,
incorporates film clips and Taraporevala’s professional
photographs. The project was shelved pending additional
interview footage, but was revived recently. The current
Editor, who has to step down due to schedule restraints,
will remain on board as a consultant/supervisor. The goal
is to keep flavor of original piece, but restructure with
additional footage, to short broadcast length.
Taraporevala’s next film, THE NAMESAKE, directed by Mira
Nair, will be released early November. We hope to have a
short rough cut section of the documentary ready by late
October, and finish the film soon after.

** Please address all inquiries to Tamina Davar, at
taminadavar@yahoo.com **