Wednesday, April 23, 2008

SPJ/LA to Host Panel on Hyper-Localism in Los Angeles' Ethnic

For Immediate Use
April 18, 2008
Contact: Alice Walton, SPJ/LA
(310) 595-5612, spjlosangeles@ gmail.com

Save the Date: SPJ/LA to Host Panel on Hyper-Localism in
Los Angeles' Ethnic Communities on May 15

Save the Date: Thursday, May 15

The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists invites you to
join us on Thursday, May 15 for a discussion with journalists from the Latino, African
American, Asian and Arab-American media on covering the city's diverse ethnic
communities. Since LA has become an ethnic majority city, producing and investigating
local stories can be challenging, especially when it means crossing over ethnic language
and cultural barriers. These veteran journalists will share tips and insights on how
mainstream journalists can effectively pursue, and even partner with, ethnic media
journalists for stories that involve ethnic communities.

WHAT: Hyper-Localism in Los Angeles' Ethnic Communities

WHEN: 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 15

WHERE: Cal Plaza, Suite 3950, 300 S. Grand Ave.

RSVP: SPJ/LA's Julian Do at jdo@newamericamedia .org

More details will soon be posted on our Web site, http://spj.org/ losangeles.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

BJASC After-Work Networking Mixer (April 17th, 2008) 6:30-9p.m.

Table 8
7661 Melrose Ave. L.A. 90046
www.bjasc.org

Come celebrate with BJASC as we celebrate the retirement of Lois Pitter Bruce from CBS2/KCAL9. Network with local news media professionals and unwind with colleagues and friends after a hard day's work!

Friday, April 11, 2008

MPAC ANNOUNCES 2008 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

(Los Angeles - 3/5/08) -- Are you, or someone you know, interested in working for the Muslim American community, bridging the gap between Muslims Americans and decision makers, understanding how policy gets shaped, and gaining experience in the non-profit sector? Applications for MPAC's Summer 2008 Internship Program in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA are now available online. (www.mpac.org/internships)

THE MPAC INTERNSHIP --
EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE. SERVICE.

MPAC summer interns in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA work for the American Muslim community, understand how policy gets shaped, and gain experience in the non-profit sector. Apply today and you'll gain hands-on education, experience and skills in media, community, and government relations.

You won't just be filing, you'll get to use your creativity and initiative to enhance or even create effective projects that help fulfill our mission. We are looking for team players who are self-motivated and enjoy working hard. Interns conduct daily briefings on local and national politics and media, write reports and analyses, interact with government officials, attend press conferences and organize events.

ABOUT MPAC
The MPAC-DC office is located across the street from the Supreme Court, Capitol Building, and all of the Senate Office Buildings, allowing interns to experience the political atmosphere of Washington firsthand. MPAC-LA is located in the center of one of the nation's media capitols, and regular engages with media and governmental professionals as well as interfaith dialogue, hate crime prevention, and community outreach.

MPAC is an American institution which informs and shapes public opinion and policy by serving as a trusted resource to decision makers in government, media and policy institutions. MPAC is also committed to developing leaders with the purpose of enhancing the political and civic participation of American Muslims.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP: (Deadline: April 15, 2008)

Summer internships are full-time and require some evening/weekend availability. If you are a student, we will work with your school to receive academic credit or work study pay. The MPAC Internship Program is unpaid.

Applications for the Summer Internship Program are now available at(http://e2ma.net/go/1028186075/925079/33928826/goto:http://www.mpac.org/internships/). For more information, contact Communications Coordinator Zabie Mansoory at zabie@mpac.org.

Founded in 1988, the Muslim Public Affairs Council is an American institution which informs and shapes public opinion and policy by serving as a trusted resource to decision makers in government, media and policy institutions. MPAC is also committed to developing leaders with the purpose of enhancing the political and civic participation of Muslim Americans.

[CONTACT: Edina Lekovic, 213-383-3443, communications@mpac.org ]

Monday, April 7, 2008

What would you do with $17,722?

(If you know of any junior journalism students with a 3.0GPA at CSUN PLEASE inform) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Pass on they have been trying to give this scholarship away for 2 semesters, no one is applying.

~Saharra J. White

The Department of Journalism announces the deadline extension for the Flip Wilson Memorial Scholarship.

All applicants must be MAJORS in the Department of Journalism at CSUN.

Application forms are available online at www.csun.edu/journalism or in the Journalism Office, MZ 210.



The 2008 Flip Wilson Memorial Scholarship, which offers $17,722 for tuition, room, board, books and fees for a students' senior year has been extended to Thursday, May 1, 2008 by 5 p.m.



Applicants must submit a 2,500-3,000 word, two-part critical essay. The first part will explore Wilson's work and its impact on television and comedy during the 1970s. The second part will draw comparisons and contrasts between African-American media issues today and Wilson's earlier work. A bibliography must be included.



All Five Conditions of Eligibility Must Be Met:

· Journalism Major

· Junior standing, spring 2008

· Enrolled in 12 or more units in fall 2008 and spring 2009

· GPA at least 3.0

· Demonstrated financial need

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Robb Report Collection Magazine Internship

Magazine internship

The Auto & Home editions of The Robb Report Collection magazine, a highly successful affluent lifestyle publication, are seeking an Editorial Intern to work in its Malibu, CA office.

Responsibilities include fact-checking, research and writing for publication.

The intern should have some reporting and writing experience and be interested in pursuing a career in journalism.

Send your resume and cover letter to:

Jobs3@curtco.com

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

2008 CCNMA Scholarships due April 4th this FRIDAY!!!!

The scholarships range from $500 to $1,000. Winners will be recognized at the 28th Annuanl CCNMA Scholarship Banquet in June. For more information and schoalarship application visit www.ccnma.org

The Source Magazine Intern (from journalismjobs.com)




The new ownership group at the Source Magazine (New York Office) is looking for college interns with experience or looking to gain experience in the areas of: Internet Street Promotion Sales/Advertising Business and Legal Affairs Film/Production Fashion IT/Computer Marketing Editorial/Writers Please email your resume to: SOURCEINTERNS@GMAIL.COM

http://www.thesource.com/

Internship 4 CSUN Journalism Studnets with Sri Lanka Express

Sri Lanka Express, the only newspaper serving the Sri Lankan community in the United States is offering the Deptha Leelarathna summer internship to CSUN journalism students. The selected intern will work full time at the Sri Lanka Express for a period of 12 weeks during the summer. Duties will include covering local community events, interviewing and writing about community leaders and assisting with office duties. The intern will be paid $3,000. Applicants must be current CSUN students with the upper division standing, must submit an application letter explaining their interest in covering ethnic communities and submit two work samples on letter format paper, in English or translated into English. Applications must be submitted to the Department of Journalism in MZ 210 by Thursday, April 17 at noon.

http://www.srilankaexpress.net/
www.csun.edu/journalism

Internship at NETCOMICS (Glendale, CA)

NETCOMICS, a leading manhwa publisher in the U.S.,
has some very exciting internship positions to offer.
We are also looking for talented and dedicated interns.

Who we are:
Located in Glendale, CA, NETCOMICS is an international publisher of manhwa, manga, and other quality English graphic novels. This internship opportunity provides graduate and undergraduate students an excellent opportunity to learn about the operations of a multi-disciplinary publishing company. Our books can be found at any Barnes & Noble, Borders, and comic book stores around the country. They are also currently distributed in the U.K. and Australian markets.

Who you are:
We are looking for media-savvy students with very strong writing skills and a passionate interest in comic books. Korean and Japanese language skills and flash animation skills are a plus.

What you will be doing:
Duties include assisting in the publishing process of our graphic novels, specifically translating, proofreading, writing, researching, designing, animating, and more. Some administrative functions, some grunt work, etc, can be expected. Check out our website, www.NETCOMICS.com, for more about us.

Details:
There is a transportation stipend and lunch.
Also a monthly bonus for high performers.
The hours are 10~7. we are seeking someone who can work a minimum commitment of 2 full days a week for 3 months. Upon successful completion, interns will receive publishing credit for books sold internationally. Academic credit can also be obtained through this internship for most schools. Please specify what hours/days you will be available.

To apply:
email a thoughtful cover letter and resume to job@netcomics.com.
We recommend including writing samples.

NABJ Larry Whiteside Scholarship Still Available App Due April 14


Larry Whiteside Scholarship

Number of Awards Available: 1
Amount of the Award: $2,500

Eligibility Criteria
The Larry Whiteside Scholarship will be awarded to an enrolled college student who is pursuing a career in sports journalism. The student must demonstrate commitment to this field by working for a campus or off campus media outlet. The winner will be given $2,500 and be honored at the Pioneers Reception at the UNITY Convention.

Competition for the scholarship is open to any NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university. Students must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student who:

  • Pursuing a career in sports journalism
  • Maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA

Additional Criteria

  • To be considered and to receive a scholarship, all applicants must be a member of NABJ
  • Previous NABJ scholarship winners are not eligible
  • All grants are awarded directly to the recipients college or university

Larry Whiteside broke both barriers and stories as a baseball writer for the Boston Globe. He was also the first African-American beat writer in the Globe sports department, teaming with Peter Gammons to cover the Red Sox in the 1970s, when the Globe had both morning and evening editions.

In August Whiteside will be honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Scholarships will be awarded upon proof of enrollment. The winner will be honored at the Pioneers Reception at the UNITY ‘08 Convention.


BlackVoices.com Seeks Summer Intern


BlackVoices.com is the number one portal for African Americans online with over 100 million pageviews and nearly 5 million unique visitors for the month of February 2008.
Blackvoices.com seeks an intern for its Life & Style section to program Web pages that pertain to Life & Style including content around fashion, beauty, hair, spirituality, health and other special projects. AOL will train the employee on its proprietary publishing programs and photo galleries, yet experience creating web pages is a plus.
Interns will also have a hand in the editorial process, vetting new material for consideration, brainstorming, and writing if they so desire. It's a great opportunity to learn about publishing and new media.
This paid internship (in New York City) requires that the candidate be enrolled in a full-time degree-granting program. Our interns are paid and can choose flexible hours based on their class schedules.
Please send resume, cover letter and clips to Angela Bronner ABronner4@aol.com. For more about Blackvoices.com, please see Blackvoices.com, BlackVoices.com/blogs and BlackVoices.com/life-style.
Knowledge of PhotoShop, blogs, and Lexis/Nexis a plus. Any history with any of the above categories (fashion, beauty, health, etc.) is also good.