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World Press Photo Introduces Free Education Platform “Connected Learning”

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:January 28, 2014

Connected Learning is an open and free education platform on Facebook spearheaded by World Press Photo Academy. The first course, "Storytelling," is an extension of a face-to-face multimedia workshop happening now with ten selected participants from North Africa. Over the next ten weeks the Academy will be sharing tips and links provided by the trainers: Cédric Gerbehaye, DJ Clark and Matt Ford together with behind-the-scenes material from the face-to-face multimedia course. Tutorials, assignments and video interviews with multimedia and photography professionals will also be made available to Facebook participants. Visit the Connected Learning Facebook page for more information.

Livingston Awards Now Accepting Entries From Young Journalists

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:January 22, 2014

The Livingston Awards for Young Journalists honor outstanding achievement by professionals under the age of 35 in local, national and international reporting in print, broadcast and online. Entries must be submitted online no later that than February 1st, 2014, 11:59 p.m. EST. (more…)

Deadline for MediaStorm Summer Internship Extended to January 17th

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:January 15, 2014

We’re currently accepting applications for our Summer 2014 internship. If you’re motivated, highly organized, and passionate about multimedia, we’d love to hear from you. The internship generally runs from May to August, but start dates are flexible. We’re looking for applicants with experience in multimedia production, design, motion graphics, and/or web development. Internships are paid.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online application form. Applicants should be prepared to supply:

Links to pieces produced/collaborated on (please indicate role in each)
Available start/end dates
Hours/week available

Applications are due January 17, 2014.

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POYi Competition Deadline Approaching

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:January 13, 2014

The countdown is on to submit entries for Pictures of the Year International's 71st anniversary competition honoring the world's premier documentary photography, multimedia, and visual editing. This year's competition features 44 categories in the divisions of news & reportage, sports, multimedia, editing, publication, and premier. The entry deadline is Thursday, January 16, 2014. About Pictures of the Year International Pictures of the Year International is the oldest and most prestigious photojournalism program in the world. When you enter POYi, your work reaches out to citizens worldwide and becomes a part of visual history. See the new Call for Entries on the POYi website. Or follow their Facebook page for updates.

The Evolution of Video Storytelling Featuring MediaStorm and DCTV

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:December 12, 2013

This week Futures Lab, with a little help from Brian Storm, founder and executive producer of MediaStorm, and John Alpert, co-founder and co-executive director of the Downtown Community Television Center in New York, explores how the proliferation of mobile apps and devices impacts visual journalism. The two veteran storytellers share insights about the place of micro-video via apps like Vine and Instagram and the challenges of funding quality work. In the midst of a changing industry and constant innovation, one principle remains: a good story is at the center of everything they do. Keep an eye out for cameos from the rest of the MediaStorm staff.