- Jobs & Internships -

  Jobs and internships posted this week on the jobs board and in the Reading Room include:

*         Marketing Department Intern - Segafredo Brickell

*         Environment Reporter - The Record ( Bergen County, NJ )

*         CD Video Guild Internship - South Beach, FL

 

- Casting -

  Casting Calls posted this week in the Reading Room include:

*         None for the week of 5/2/08 - 5/8/08

 

- Events & Meetings -

• Networking Social of the SOUTH FLORIDA PUBLIC RELATIONS NETWORK (SFPRN)   at Mizner Park , Gigi's Tavern. The South Florida Public Relations Network (SFPRN) & PR Daily Digest is an independent resource for public relations and marketing specialists with a particular emphasis for people and organizations located throughout Broward, Palm Beach , and Dade Counties . WHEN :Wednesday, May 28, 2008 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Networking WHERE : Gigi's Tavern is located at Mizner Park, in beautiful downtown Boca Raton Florida .   COST OF EVENT: $20 for advance RSVP;$25 at the door    RSVP: www.sfprn.com/Events/EVENTS.htm by noon, Monday, May 26.  

 

• Are you getting ready to graduate and still need a JOB in Journalism?  Attend the Poynter/NewsU Webinar.   Date : 2-3 p.m., Eastern time, Wednesday, May 7 Cost: $9.95   The Webinar will cover: Identifying your unique skills and talents, Determining where you want to work and why, Creating a resume (traditional and video), cover letter and a personal elevator pitch, Asking for references, Networking, Interviewing, Negotiating a salary package, Developing a long-term career plan, Navigating the workplace

 

*         On May 12 - 22, 2008 the Florida A&M University School of Journalism and Graphic Communication will host its Third Annual Media Sales Institute .  The MSI will provide participants a ten-day, intense training program on all aspects of selling media in today's business climate.  These students will also receive specialized training in audience measurement, establishing client relationships, understanding what agencies, clients, and sales managers expect, and much more.  Attached are an application, a fact sheet, a snapshot of this year's curriculum , and a poster . We are excited about working together to establish major inroads in today's dynamically changing media industry. Please contact Deidre P. Williams at (850) 412-5399 if you have any questions.

 

- Notes -

*         The 2008 ‘Canes Film Festival kicks off today Friday, May 2nd at the Bill Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami .  The festival showcases narrative, documentary, and animated films produced by graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Communication 's motion picture program.  This year's Best of the Fest films will be screened on Sunday, May 4^th at 7:00 p.m. Admission for Best of the Fest night is free and open to the public. A schedule of all the films is available on the Festival website, www.canesfilmfestival.com

*         The CNJ442 Online Journalism class started a social networking site for the School of Communication .  They are hoping it will be used to connect students, alumni, faculty, and staff and allow students from different majors to collaborate on projects.  Each member has a profile page and there are forums where members can share ideas and request help on a project.  Visit their site at www.commtogether.ning.com

• All interested faculty and students are cordially invited to attend the Delray Beach Film Festival which runs from May 5 - May 11.  Attached is a description of the FREE workshops. Further information can be obtained at www.dbff.us/

 

• Christ Effect Entertainment is proud to present the premiere of its first two feature films, "The Christ Effect" and "Lamb of God," produced and directed by Stephanie Rodnez.  The event is taking place May 8th, 6pm at the Bill Cosford Cinema .  Admission is free and guests are welcome!

 

- Scholarships & Competitions -

  Scholarships and Competitions posted this week in the reading room include:

• The Accolade, announces its Call For Entries for filmmakers, television producers and videographers . Awards go to those filmmakers, television producers and videographers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. The Accolade is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices.  Go to www.TheAccolade.net  for rules and entry form. Deadline: May 16

 

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