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 will work cl

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 support.   ·           Assuring maintenance and operabi

CNN Diversity Fellowship  Deadline: August 21 11:59 p.m. This scholarship opportunity give students a chance to network and meet mentors in digital journalism. It will provide a full paid trip to Washington D.C. and attend the OSN conference. The event will start from October 5-7. This fellowship is only choosing four winners to attend this event. If interested, click the link for more information and to register. https://journalists.org/programs/fellowships/cnn-diversity-fellowship/

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE INC. Spring Congressional Internship Program  California State University Channel Islands  Application deadline SEPTEMBER 29    CHCI is seeking full-time undergraduate students who are interested in participating in the CHCI congressional internship program. Selected individuals will receive an unmatched experience, learning first-hand about our nation's legislative process while working for a member of congress and receiving weekly leadership programming from CHCI. CHCI is now accepting applications for its 2018 Spring Congressional Internship Program. This all expenses paid experience in our nation's capital allows aspiring Latino leaders to gain valuable legislative experience, connect with influential leaders, and grow their professional network .   For nearly 40 years, CHCI has asserted itself as the best in leadership development, forging a critical role to educate, empower and connect our nation's future Latino leade

WERK IT! FESTIVAL Podcast Bootcamp  October 3-October 5  Los Angeles The Theatre at Ace Hotel      WNYC Studios' festival for women in audio is hosting a one of a kind event convening women from across the country at all stages in their careers to encourage them to lear from each other production and entrepreneurial skills. "Podcast Bootcamp" will include a full day of hands-on instruction lead by award wining hosts and producers from hit shows like Radiolab, Start Up, Call your Girlfriend, Stuff Mom Never Told You, Women of the Hour with Lena Dunham.    Panels, Workshops, and talks by more than 70 executives, producers and hosts from leading organizations including WNYC, BuzzFeed, Vox, This American Life, MTV, NPR,KPPC, Audible KCRW, AIR,Gimlet and Pineapple Street Media.   Three nights of incredible podcast tapings by Death, Sex and Money,  Another Round and 2 Dope Queens that will be open to the general public as well as to festival attendees !   Stude

Hispanic Scholarship Fund  Position: Manager, Marketing and Communications (Written Content) Gardena, CA This scholarship fund empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education. The Manager, Marketing & Communications is responsible for all of HSF’s written content, which includes the hands-on creation and execution of HSF’s content initiatives, both externally and internally, ensuring full alignment with HSF’s overall brand and branding protocols. Key Responsibilities: Ensure accurate and consistent articulation of HSF’s desired positioning in the marketplace, throughout the organization. Responsible for drafting and editorial direction of all publications, including, but not limited to, HSF Stories, HSF.net content, and Newsletter copy. As assigned, write and/or edit development content addressing communications and activities with donors, partners, and other HSF supporters. Qualifications: Bachelor's or ma

NBC Universal  Dateline NBC and Nightly News are currently hiring for a paid journalism internship at NBCUniversal for the fall. The ideal candidate will be a self-proclaimed news junkie and will consume news in a variety of ways. They will be familiar with our programs across all of our news networks and will be extremely well versed in the latest breaking news stories. Some positions can include weekend availability, since many of our programs air on Saturdays and Sundays. We also have evening and early morning shifts available. We look for students interested in hard news pertaining specifically to current events, politics, government affairs, and international stories. We are looking for ALL majors and backgrounds, but all candidates must have prior experience relating to news or journalism in some way. Interested candidates can send their resume to Susan.Leibowitz@nbcuni.com or Karen.Israel@nbcuni.com

SCVTV, Santa Clarita The SCVTV Media Center is the central hub for local businesses, schools and local organizations to connect with their target audience. This unpaid internship provides undergraduate students with hands on experience with news reporting and TV production. They are looking for interns with a positive attitude and willing to work 12 to 16 hours per week. Duties: The responsibilities of interns at SCVTV include, but are not limited to: Positing government, nonprofit, local press releases and video content to the website Assisting production staff with TV shows and productions Assisting News staff with writing scripts, finding content and producing the daily newscast, as well as assisting with coverage of local events Monitoring social media for news stories and content Learn to create news packages and TV show segments Qualifications: Must have some experience in TV production or journalism Preferred coursework in English, Broadcast Journalism, TV, Film,

Institute for Nonprofit News INN is looking for a part-time assistant for 6-8 hours a week to help with membership, development, and social enterprise support. The position is paid for $15/hour and is flexible within the business week. To find more information on how to apply and what the job consists of, click here .

KMPR This small Indie company is looking for a part-time intern to assist with entertainment related, social media, and digital marketing campaigns. Responsibilities include: -developing press kits -tracking media coverage -drafting and editing press releases -collecting press clips -assisting on-site PR coordination A minimum of 12-18 hours/week is required. Interested candidates can send their resume to info@kelleemackpr.com to set up an interview.

CSUN Athletics The Communications Department offers internships ever semester to students who are interested in radio engineering, video productions, graphic designs, and so many more. If your have interests, click on the link below to find more information on what they offer or you can contact Amy Millstone at amy.millstone@csun.edu CSUN Athletics Jobs

Miller PR Fall Internship The Miller PR is looking for dedicated, reliable, honest, energetic, and good work ethics for the fall semester. Interns will have a chance to gain experiences such as pitching clients, on-site events (such as red carpets, charity and concerts), involved in client meetings, and one-on-one with the firm's CEO. The unpaid internship is for 24 hours/week (three full days). To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Ari Miller at ari@miller-pr.com