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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Job Opening: Video Producer at NPR’s Bryant Park Project

NPR has several job openings listed, including: Producer ll, Video , Bryant Park Project (#WEB 1749) Generates video story ideas for the Bryant Park Project website, from original individual stories to recurring features; shoots and edits video; identifies video from external sources that we can obtain, publish, feature, and/or discuss on air or online; helps develop and cultivate a video strategy for Bryant Park; maintains a close relationship with NPR Digital Media and helps maintain standards and overall video strategy for NPR; makes and manages video assignments to freelancers; cultivates and manages relationships with outside sources of video material. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years television and/or professional video experience in a news or documentary setting; must be an idea machine with the skills to follow through; demonstrated excellence as a writer and visual story teller; demonstrated expertise in video shooting and editing; demonstrated experience with desktop…

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Job Opening: Media Producer at the J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum is hiring for several positions, including: Media Producer, Collections Information & Access, The J. Paul Getty Museum Requisition: 2862 The Collections Information & Access department of the J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a media producer to lead the development and implementation of educational multimedia regarding the Museum's collection and exhibitions. Media projects include audio tours, media-rich digital presentations, interactive installations, and videos about the Museum's collection, art-making techniques, conservation projects, and exhibitions. The producer oversees media projects from conception through completion, serving as the primary contact for internal and external parties for content development, and administrative and related technology matters. Creates and executes project proposals, specifications, and budgets; develops and manages multiple concurrent project plans; helps to shape and define the experience of the Museum visitorboth physical and virtual; and ensures quality and consistency across media product lines. Collections Information & Access is a highly creative, collaborative,…

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Job Opening- Informational Graphics Editor/Asst. Professor

From the Missouri School of Journalism/Columbia Missourian: You know that informational graphics are crucial for any modern news product worthy of the name. You know how shallow the pool of talented professionals with the ability to create such graphics. Why not consider a job that lets you help the industry address both issues? You’ll oversee information graphics at a cutting-edge print and online news product while introducing a new generation of students to the skills and theories of the field. The Missouri School of Journalism has such a position. You’ll teach a class and use its students as your staff to produce infographics and interactive information presentations for our web site and daily community newspaper. The Columbia Missourian is edited by professionals and staffed by students from our classes. And, as a bonus, we’re one of the few two-newspaper towns left, so the competition will keep you moving. You’ll be in charge…

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