Job Opening- Interactive Multimedia Producer/Programmer

The Knight Center for International Media at the School of Communication, University of Miami is seeking a highly experienced Interactive Multimedia Producer/Programmer with an emphasis on development and multiplatform delivery. A master's degree in a related field is preferred but not required. This individual will be building and extending a rich set of tools, systems and applications to support journalistic storytelling and content distribution to worldwide audiences. The University of Miami School of Communication Knight Center for International Media works closely with Universities, media organizations and citizens around the world and this hire must be able to adapt and interface with a broad spectrum of servers and technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising teams working on Center's multimedia projects and conduct specialized multimedia workshops for faculty, staff and students. For full details and application information, see the job posting on their site.

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Job Opening: Senior Multimedia Producer at Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Senior Multimedia Producer. Description: Human Rights Watch seeks a Senior Multimedia Producer to develop, create and produce multimedia content. S/he will direct a staff of two, as well as a team of consulting editors, in creating visually compelling and journalistically excellent features that complement and enhance Human Rights Watch’s research and advocacy. The Senior Multimedia Producer will report to Human Rights Watch’s Communications Director and work in close cooperation with the Creative Director, who oversees Human Rights Watch’s relationships with photographers. The Senior Multimedia Producer will supervise a small team consisting of a Video Editor and Radio Producer, as well as audiovisual consultants as needs arise. Virtually all multimedia products are posted on www.hrw.org, the Senior Multimedia Producer will also work closely with the HRW web team. S/he will collaborate with Human Rights Watch’s researchers and advocates to create…

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Job Opening: Assistant Multimedia Director, The Rocky Mountain News

The Assistant Multimedia Director will coordinate online visual coverage with editiors, writers and photographers. Assist the Director of Photography/Multimedia in managing the multimedia newsgathering operation for RockyMountainNews.com, including supervising and assisting photographers in producing audio and video for the Web; will shoot video for the Web, also will train and assist reporters in basic audio and video; will ensure the website is updated frequently with the latest breaking news video; will assist the Director in video and audio coverage plans, will make assignments, edit video and audio; assist in development of website presentation of video and audio, will assist in the performance of all administrative and management duties. Requirements: Four-year college degree or equivalent in work experience; minimum 5 years as photographer (or videographer) on a daily newspaper. Must have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Expert in multimedia applications such as Photoshop CS, Adobe Flash, Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premiere Pro.…

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Job Opening: Multimedia Instructor at Pierce College

Located on about 400 acres in the West San Fernando Valley, Pierce College combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. Founded in 1947, Pierce College is a two-year public institution with more than 100 disciplines being taught to more than 19,000 students each semester and enjoys one of the highest transfer performances in Southern California. Seen as a leader statewide and nationally, Pierce College is now seeking to expand its outstanding faculty by offering a tenure track Multimedia Instructor position in the Media Arts Department starting with the Fall 2008 semester. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pierce College is looking for a highly creative individual with multimedia experience to teach multimedia classes in the Media Arts Department. The media arts department consists of 5 disciplines: Broadcasting, Cinema, Journalism, Photography and Public Relations. We are transitioning from traditional media to convergence. We are a small department which has…

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Job Opening: Web Editor, Smithsonian Magazine

Smithsonian Publications, a division of the Smithsonian Institution, is currently seeking an experienced Web Editor to manage the overall editing and direction of the Smithsonian Website. The successful candidate will have experience both as an innovative manager of a dynamic high-quality educational or news website as well as an editor with excellent skills and a commitment to the highest journalist standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Develop the editorial vision, strategic plans and editorial calendars for the site. • Work with marketing/advertising sales team to communicate editorial plans. • Oversee online editorial budget. • Develop, manage and edit Web-only stories, multimedia packages and Web departments by freelancers and editorial staff. • Work with production staff to create multimedia packages. • Develop and maintain web features promoting quality user-generated content, such as videos, text messages, photos, comments, graphics, and other ideas. • Conceptualize and direct…

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