Monday Memo

FRED ROGGIN'S: THE CHOICE DEADLINE: SEPT. 4 AT 12 P.M. If you know sports then you should know NBC sports anchor, Fred Roggin. Fred Roggin is hosting an exciting new contest that could jump start somebody’s sports media career. It’s called The Choice and it gives anybody  without  professional media experience a chance to be a panelist on his weekly LA sports show, Going Roggin.  Interested candidates can submit a 30 second video on why you deserve to be part of "Going Roggin." More details on how to apply and eligibility are on the link below. http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/The-Choice-439265273.html

Journalism, Photo & Video Internship Seminar in Cuba  ROOSTER GNN Global News Network  Journalism immersion in the local Cuban lifestyle in their most emblematic cities, Havana and Colonial Trinidad. Training with experts and mentors, acquiring the latest travel journalism skills through editorial meetings, journalism workshops, photography and video workshops, mentoring and feedback sessions. Students produce their own travel guide to Cuba, which will be published in the news agency upon completion of the seminar.

THE ORCHARD LOS ANGELES, CA HOURS: 15-20 PER WEEK CONTACT: Lisa-Marie DeWinkeleer EMAIL:  lmdewinkeleer@theorchard.com WEBSITE:   http://www.theorchard.com/splash/ The Orchard is a pioneering music, film and television distribution company and top-ranked Multi Channel Network operating in more than 25 global markets. With a holistic approach to sales and marketing combined with industry-leading technology and operations, The Orchard amplifies reach and revenue across hundreds of digital, physical and mobile outlets around the world. The Orchard streamlines content owners’ business complexity with an intuitive client dashboard, comprehensive rights management and tailored client support. Founded in 1997, The Orchard empowers businesses and creators in the entertainment industry. This unpaid internship position is for the Theatrical Marketing and Publicity department. We are looking for bright, creative, ambitious, self-starters with a winning attitude. Our Interns wil...

CHIPS QUINN SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR DIVERSITY IN JOURNALISM DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2017 The program, operated by the Newseum Institute and funded by the Freedom Forum, matches qualified candidates with participating news organizations from across the country for 10- to 12-week paid internships. Selected scholars participate in an intense, one-week orientation/multimedia training workshop at the John Seigenthaler Center in Nashville, Tenn., in preparation for their internships. The training in Nashville is paid for by the Newseum Institute. The program is accepting college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates. To apply, click on the link below.  http://www.newseuminstitute.org/initiatives/chips-quinn-scholars-program-for-diversity-in-journalism/

FREELANCE SPORTS REPORTER The Santa Clarita Valley Signal The Santa Clarita Valley Signal is looking for a sports reporter to cover high school football games on Friday nights this season on a paid freelance basis. Applicants will be writing game stories, collecting stats and posting to social media. Send Resume to Signal Editor Jason Schaff at jschaff@signalscv.com

September 10-September 11 Anaheim, CA The Education Writer's Association (EWA) is hosting its annual conference for Spanish-Language Media right after the Excellence in Journalism conference. Scholarships are available to cover transportation, hotel and registration ! Students are highly encourage to attend the  conference. For more information click here

Lotus Communication Corp. Position: General Manager This corporation is know to be the largest privately owned Radio Station Groups in the United States. They operate ESPN Deportes Radio, KFWB La Mera Mera, and KIRN 670 AM. Position Duties: Station Management: ·           Operating budget, human resources, legal (including FCC and CPB) regulations, licensing requirements, state and federal reporting requirements, and technical operations including transmitter, tower, web site, and physical plant maintenance.  Programming: Oversee all aspects of the station’s programming, including live and purchased on-air, streaming, concerts, and community programs. The General Manager will ensure compliance with copyright and royalty regulations.  The General Manager will also be responsible for planning and implementing new technologies and media delivery platforms and for using listener survey data to build listener loyalty and sup...