THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU!!!  

TO ALL THE NALIP MEMBERS, SPONSORS, SPEAKERS, PANELISTS, BOARD, TRUSTEES, VOLUNTEERS, STAFF AND ALL OF OUR SUPPORTERS…  

FOR MAKING OUR NALIP CONFERENCE 7 IN LONG BEACH , CA
***A RESOUNDING SUCCESS***
AND AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL.

NALIPsters :

HBO Films  is proud to announce the premiere of WALKOUT on Saturday, March 18, 8PM /7C . WALKOUT is the true story of the Chicano student uprising in East Los Angeles in 1968, where dramatic walkouts were staged at high schools to protest academic prejudice and dire school conditions.

Directed by Edward James Olmos, this movie is set against the backdrop of the ‘60s civil rights movement and worldwide youth protest, WALKOUT is a story of courage, and the fight for justice and personal empowerment.

For more information, go to: http://www.hbo.com/films/walkout/?ntrack_para1=insidehbo2_image

The 1st Annual International Documentary Challenge
March 22-27, 2006

The IDC is a new timed filmmaking competition where filmmakers from around the globe have just 5 days to make a short non-fiction film. Winning films will screen at a theatrical event presented in association with SILVERDOCS (hosted by AFI Silver Theatre), be released on a DVD, and receive possible television exposure.

Regular Deadline: March 22, 2006

Complete details and entry forms can be found at: www.documentarychallenge.org
Sponsored by the International Documentary Association. www.documentary.org

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Boston Latino International Film Festival

The Boston Latino International Film Festival (BLIFF), ?Bridging Communities Through Movies,? will screen and award the best of the latest in film and video in the following categories: Feature Film, Documentary and Short Narrative Film. The Festival will be held in Fall 2006, dates to be determined. The BLIFF Selection Committee, representing the diversity of the greater Boston area, will select the films and videos to be screened. The committee will look for innovative works that are by, about, or for the Latino communities in the US or Latino America and Spain and have been produced between the years 2000 and 2006.

The following formats are accepted for submission: DVD and VHS

The following formats are accepted for exhibition: Film ? 35mm, 16mm; Video ? Beta (NTSC) and Digital: DV and Mini DV

All entries will be pre-screened for eligibility by the Selection Committee , however, not all entries will be programmed. If your work is selected, you will be notified to send the film in its original format.

Deadline and entry fees
Early film submission deadline: May 10, 2006
$15 entry fee for each film
Extended film submission deadline: June 1, 2006
$25 entry fee for each film

Films must be postmarked by the submission deadline date. All fees are nonrefundable. Payment must be made by check or money order. Checks and money orders should be made payable in US dollars to: Boston Latino International Film Festival. For those who prefer to pay by credit card, we recommend that you use WithoutaBox.com, the International Film Festival System.

Fee waiver:
The BLIFF will consider waiving the submission fee for qualified filmmakers. To apply, please send an email to jbarriga@bliff.org explaining the reason for your waiver request.

To enter your film, please submit each of the following:

--COMPLETED Entry Form
--Two (2) DVD or VHS (NTSC) video copies of your film
--Brief synopsis (40 words) in English or Spanish. Any synopsis in Spanish should also have an English translation.
--Still photos (300 dpi if submitted electronically should be sent to photo@bliff.org)
--Entry Fee

Due to the large number of submissions, the Festival cannot return any submission materials (VHS tapes, DVD?s, CD?s, press kits, etc.) that are submitted with your entry form.

NOTICE: ALL PIECES IN SPANISH MUST HAVE ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

The shipping cost of any exhibition film, video, and/or promotional material to the Festival is the sole responsibility of the owner/distributor. The Festival is responsible for the return shipping of the exhibition film/video to its owner/distributor. Our staff will take every precaution in handling all films and videos. However, the Boston Latino International Film Festival cannot accept or assume responsibility for damage to, or loss of, materials submitted.

For more information, please visit our website: www.bliff.org.

CALL FOR ENTRIES  - DOCUMENTARY FEATURES AND SHORTS
SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival
June 13-18, 2006

“Non-fiction nirvana” -Variety

Seeking docs that demonstrate excellence in cinematic craft and innovation in storytelling.  
Over 85 of the best new documentaries $40,000 in cash and prizes to filmmakers. 
Apply now for new $10,000 ACE (Animal Content in Entertainment) Grant for an animal issue related film
 
Apply now at www.SILVERDOCS.com

Late Deadline:  Mar. 24

Squaw Valley Community of Writers Screenwriting
Program: August 5 to August 12, 2006

The Screenwriting Program is an intensive week-long program which focuses on individual attention and work-in-progress, by award-winning writers and writer/directors. Film clips, lectures and writing exercises are incorporated into daily, morning workshops, emphasizing the grammar of film, story development, narrative point of view, character analysis and scene structure. This unique program is designed for screenwriters and filmmakers, as well as fiction writers and playwrights who wish to translate their work into the film medium.

Space is limited to 25 participants. Tuition is $700.00, which includes 6 evening meals; financial aid is available. Admissions are based on submissions. DEADLINE: May 10.

These workshops are made possible with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the LEF Foundation, The Chris Holter-Ron Merk Family Fund administered by Metro Theater Center Foundation, and the Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Staff: (Production commitments will determine the availability of 5 staff members.) GILL DENNIS, PAMELA GRAY, MICHAEL LEHMANN, CHRISTOPHER MONGER, JUDITH RASCOE, TOM RICKMAN, THOMAS SCHLESINGER, ERIKA SZANTO, ANTONIO TEBALDI, CAMILLE THOMASSON

Special Guests will include; Producers, Festival and Fellowship representatives as well as production advisors.

See Application Guidelines. Download 2006 Brochure in PDF format for Application Guidelines at www.squawvalleywriters.org

WRITEMOVIES.COM SPRING 2006 WRITING CONTEST

Apply Today - Deadline is March 17th, 2006!

Writemovies.com is in its eighth year of helping writers find representation to option or sell their screenplays and helping novelists secure publishing deals and playwrights get produced. WriteMovies.com is one of only a handful of sites that has actually made a movie from a contest winning project.

The Grand prize winner will receive $3,000 and will be flown out to Los Angeles to meet with producers, executives, agents and/or managers. The finalist will also receive $1,000 in free consulting and development for the winning project. The top 3 winners will not only receive a copy of Final Draft software, but will also have their projects submitted to the top studios, production companies, agencies and/or publishing houses for consideration.

Apply Today - Deadline is March 17th, 2006!

Deadline for entries is a postmark by March 17th, 2006 .
Entry fee is $45.

Apply today at www.writemovies.com/writingcontest.html

If you have questions, email us at contact@writemovies.com

Call for Applications- 2006 Ford CHLI Leadership Program
--Application Deadline Friday, April 14, 2006

NALIPsters,

The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute is currently accepting applications for the 2006 Ford CHLI Leadership Program. We are seeking eight highly-qualified university students to participate in our intensive six-week program, which will run from June 17 to July 29, 2006 . Application deadline is Friday, April 14, 2006 . Please distribute the attached application materials to your respective contacts. Applications may also be downloaded on the CHLI website (www.chli.org). If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Buia at (202) 429-2033.

2006 Ford Motor Company CHLI Leadership Program

Eight college students will be selected to participate in the 2006 Ford Motor Company CHLI Leadership program.  Participants will travel to Washington , D.C. to take part in a six-week internship program consisting of professional leadership development workshops while learning about local and state government, federal government, national advocacy organizations, and policy development.  Interns will have the opportunity to interact with appointed and elected officials, as well as other community members and leaders from across the country. 

To apply, applicants must:

--Be U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents of Hispanic or Portuguese Origin.
--Be residents of and/or attending college in the following states: California , Florida , Texas or Puerto Rico .
--Be enrolled in an accredited four year college/university or two year community college.
--Submit a completed application form, personal statement, legislative analysis, resume, two letters of recommendation and official transcripts.

Program Dates:
Start date: June 17, 2006
End date:  July 29, 2006

Compensation:
Air fare and housing accommodations during Washington , D.C. stay.
$2,000 stipend.
Metro card provided.

For more information please contact Melissa Buia, Program Manager, Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute at mbuia@chli.org or at 202-429-2033.

CSI CREATOR & EXEC PRODUCER TO SPEAK AT NEXT HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST®

ANTHONY E. ZUIKER, CREATOR, WRITER & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF CSI : Crime Scene Investigation & Founder of The Mammoth CSI Franchise, will be the guest speaker at the next monthly Hollywood Networking Breakfast®. The event will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel, 1020 N. San Vicente, in West Hollywood, from 8AM – 10:30AM. Check-in starts at 7:20 AM .

Few have experienced the overnight success that Anthony E. Zuiker has encountered in Hollywood .  Just seven years ago, the aspiring writer worked as a tram driver at Las Vegas ’ Mirage Hotel!

Zuiker, creator of the hit television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, now enjoys the distinction of having what is arguably the most successful television franchise in history. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Productions, Zuiker serves as Executive Producer of CSI and writes numerous episodes each season.  He also executive produces CSI: Miami and serves as the show runner and Executive Producer for CSI: New York . 

Zuiker’s credits as a screenwriter include The Runner, starring Ron Eldard, Courteney Cox, John Goodman and Joe Mantegna, Wanna-Be, which Bobby Newmyer’s Outlaw Productions will produce for Intermedia Films.  Zuiker was hand picked by Leonardo DiCaprio, who was once attached to star in the film, to write the screenplay. He is currently rewriting The Harlem Globetrotters Story for Columbia Pictures with Davis Entertainment producing.  Penny Marshall is currently attached to direct the project.

The Hollywood Networking Breakfast® was founded by Sandra Lord in 1993 and is produced by Lord in L.A. to benefit Changing Images In America, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in American culture. The Breakfast provides access to top Hollywood players.

Pre-paid reservations (postmarked by March 23, 2006 ): $40 (full breakfast). Check reservations must be made payable to: Changing Images In America, P.O. Box 2688 , Hollywood , CA 90078 . Reservations cannot be rolled over to another month, but can be transferred to someone else for the date paid for only. Pre-confirmed Late Reservation: $45, cash only. Walk-ins: $50, cash only. As usual, for our attendance list, emergency contact, and for security purposes, you must list your profession, phone number and other contact info, also the LEGAL NAMES (as they appear on state issued I.D.), and profession of all guests who are paid for on your check.  Dress code and other policies apply.

To find out how to meet privately with a guest speaker or for more information:  call (323) 465-9800 or visit www.changingimagesinamerica.org or http://hgenonline.com.

SECURITY MEASURES: Due to heightened security, valid photo ID will be required to get into the breakfast. 

CINEMA ARTS TECH: SPECIAL CLASS IN COMPUTER SCHEDULING & BUDGETING

CINEMA ARTS TECH, is a vocation film school teaching the skills necessary to get work in the film industry.

The next module of our Line Producer/Production Manager course start one week from Monday, March 20.

Our instructors include production managers on JURRASIC PARK, STUART LITTLE, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, and JAWS 2, film producers, and a seven year vice-president of production at Warner Bros. studios.

This module is seven evenings, Mon through Thurs, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM .

That's over twenty hours of training on EP Partners programs (the industry standard for SCHEDULING & BUDGETING).

Every dramatic film undergoes this process. If you wish to become a Film producer, you really must know these procedures.

The cost of the seven evening module is only $360.00. Plus, graduates with have the opportunity to buy these programs for a massive discount.

The overall course has a revolving structure of roughly five months. You may take the separate modules, or if you miss a module you can pick it up on the next revolution.

Call for details (818) 787-8868, or visit our web-site at: www.bestfilmtraining.com.

CINEMA ARTS TECH
14424 Friar Street
(one blk South of Victory, 1/2 blk East of Van Nuys)
Van Nuys , CA 91401
(818) 787-8868

EAST LOS ANGELES REPERTORY THEATRE (THE REP SHEET – VOL. 2)
2006 SEASON

East LA Rep is proud to announce the following plays for the 2006 season:  

Drive My Coche by Roy Conboy (April 7-30)

The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca (June 9-July 2)  

Burning by Joe Hortua (Oct. 6-29/rights pending.)

This summer A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Aug. 19-Sept. 17)
will mark the fourth annual Free Shakespeare at East LA Parks.

At year’s end, East LA Rep will present the workshop production of
¡Quinceañera! The Musical by company members,
Jesus A. Reyes and Roxanne E. Sanchez.

This season will be produced at El Gallo PlazaTheater
4545 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., LA CA 90022

with the exception of the workshop production of
¡Quinceañera! The Musical
to be produced at La Casa Del Mexicano
2900 Calle Pedro Infante, LA CA 90063

We have scheduled an ambitious season and we hope you will be part of it. Visit us at www.eastlarep.com for more information.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
Now that we have announced the season you can subscribe $40 for 4 shows Not bad.

For more info or to subscribe please contact Fanny Garcia at fgarcia@eastlarep.com

A ROSE, BY ANY OTHER NAME…

ROSA DE DOS AROMAS

(Till April 2, 2006)

Written by Emilio Carballido and directed by Ruben Amavizca

A hilarious comedy about two totally opposite women realize
they share the same man and the same fate...

English Performances: March 16, 17, 18, 19, 31; April 1 & 2

Spanish Performances: March 23, 24, 25, 26 & 30

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8 PM ; Sundays 6 PM

$14 general; $10 every Thursday

For more information, please call 213-382-8133
from 1 to 6 PM , Tuesday through Sunday, or go to www.fridakahlotheater.org

HBO movie 'Walkout' aims to teach, preserve Chicano history
San Antonio Express News Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:43 PM PST
Edward James Olmos is a man on a mission. The 59-year-old actor-director and community activist has been a vital force in producing stories and portraying characters that reflect the vast spectrum of the U.S. Latino experience.

U SINKING TEETH INTO 'WOLF' REDO --Del Toro is the 'Man'
Universal Pictures will scare up a new version of its horror classic "The Wolf Man," with Benicio Del Toro playing the title role. "Seven" scribe Andrew Kevin Walker has begun writing the script.

http://email.variety.com/cgi-bin7/DM/y/elT70DbubY0Oe40BDKw0Em

Film: Ask the Dust
Following collaborations with Oliver Stone and Terrence Malick, Colin Farrell teams up with yet another Grade-A American filmmaker. But the result, unfortunately, is C minus.

J. Lo Does Dallas
The cast of the highly anticipated Dallas feature is coming together with Jennifer Lopez and John Travolta offered leading roles.

IMMEDIATE OPENING:
SEEKING ‘MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR / OFFICE MANAGER’ FOR BUSY ENTERTAINMENT NON-PROFIT in SANTA MONICA

BUSY Latino arts organization, NALIP, is looking for a sharp, detail oriented, and computer savvy Membership Coordinator/Office Manager to run the day-to-day operations of its headquarter offices in Santa Monica , as well as manage a sizeable database of registered members.

This position is looking to hire ASAP!

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
--Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Film/TV, Business, Communications or related fields
--1-2 years experience in a busy office of 5-10 employees
--Proficiency in MAC/PC (IT knowledge a plus) word processing/Office software essential
-- FileMaker, HTML, web-publishing experience strongly preferred
-- Strong written and verbal communication skills
--Thick-skinned personality able to work under deadlines
-- Ability to adapt and multi-task at a very busy desk
-- Bilingual: English/ Spanish a must
-- Willingness to work as part of an expanding and diverse team
-- Familiarity with industry players and language

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
--Manage HQ offices and its operations/expenses during business hours:
9:00am-6:30pm (Mon.-Fri)
--Serve as Assistant to Executive Director
--Serve as Production Manager during Special Events
--Double as office Receptionist (when needed)
--Coordinate and supervise office interns and volunteers (when applicable)
--Act as company liaison/rep at industry events, screenings, film festivals, etc.

When applying for this position, the subject line of your e-mail must contain “MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR POSITION” on it.

Please email all cover letters and resumes to membership@nalip.org

 mun2 - Vivo - Music Variety Show--
Looking for bookings - Music, Celebs, Sports Figures Etc.

‘Vivo’ is a music variety series that airs twice a week on the mun2 network. The 60-minute show will tape in front of a live studio audience. It will be jam-packed with non-stop entertainment that speaks to today’s Latino youth. In essence, the ‘Vivo’ audience is made up of young bilingual consumers; ages 12-34 who identify with both the Spanish and English speaking markets and simultaneously live in both worlds.

For this same reason, the show will feature in-studio performances and special guest appearances that appeal to both the general and Hispanic markets. Our energetic hosts will keep viewers glued to their television with a fast paced formula highlighting today’s most popular music, celebrities and entertainment trends that influence our audience’s lifestyle.

'Vivo' program staples will include a melting pot of music video chart toppers, interactive games to hip history lessons schooling viewers in a spoken word format. The show will include a segment highlighting newly released CDs, DVDs and other fun consumer products. From time to time, the show will include surprise walk-on interviews and call-in chit chats with a variety of personalities.

• ‘Vivo’ will tape two episodes on Mondays for air that Thursday and the following Tuesday.

• ‘Vivo’ airs at 9 PM EST /PST on DISH, Direct TV and various cable channels in the US .

• ‘Vivo’ will jumpstart production live-to-tape off City Walk proper while the on-site studio is in the build out phase.

For more information contact:
Vicky Cabildo | Director of Talent and Artist Relations | (818) 622-4085
vicky.cabildo@nbcuni.com

SONGS WANTED FOR FEATURE FILM WITH THEATRICAL AND DVD DISTRIBUTION

Hello everyone!

I’m putting together songs for my movie’s soundtrack and promotional cd... please feel free to forward this to any indie musician friends!

The film, SURF SCHOOL , is a teen comedy with domestic theatrical and dvd distribution in place.  It’s set for a limited release in June 2006.

There is some pay involved... it is a favored nations contract.
But with all the marketing, advertising & publicity we’re doing, this is an EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY for up & coming artists who want EXPOSURE!

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL GUIDELINES BELOW, OR YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

*We are looking for music similar in SOUND and especially LYRICAL content, for the following scenes...

    1. FIRST KISS... ie, Howie Day - “Collide” - heartfelt, pop rock song... for the leads’ first kiss, w/ a young love, happy ending feeling...
    2. SEXUAL AWAKENING... ie, Chris de Burgh- “Lady in Red”- for funny, sexual, coming of age scene
    3. 60’S TUNE... ie, “This is the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius”- happy, upbeat 60’s vibe
    4. SEXY HIP HOP PARTY SONG... anything Black Eyed Peas / Pussycat Dolls –ish... upbeat dance song with a sexy, fun, romantic party theme...
    5. TEEN ROCK ANTHEM... youth pop punk rock “school’s out” or “summer break” theme, ala Beastie Boys, The Ramones, Green Day, Good Charlotte
    6. GUITAR RIFF... for a quick heavy metal, hard rock bit... intense 80’s hair-band ish guitar solo...
    7. SURF TRACKS... anything like Jack Johnson, Bob Schneider, etc... chill, melodic, acoustic -sounding for surfing & beach scenes...
    8. REGGAE JAMS... anything with a Bob Marley reggae, beach feel...
    7. MONKEY SONG... yeah, I know it’s terrible to request a song about monkeys after Bob Marley, I apologize ;)  
        but anything weird, funny, ridiculous... the song MUST contain the word “monkey” somewhere in the lyrics!


ALL TRACKS MUST BE OF MASTER QUALITY – No demos will be considered, as time is of the essence.

You MUST own the copyright and publishing to any songs being submitted.  This is a license deal only – you will retain all copyright to your music.

All submissions must be EMAILED as MP3’s (please limit file size! absolutely no .wav or .aiff) or MAILED on CD.

TO SUBMIT:
1. You MUST mention you were referred by Jeff Gund, or you will not be considered.
2.  You MUST include LYRICS to all songs you’d like us to consider, as text in the BODY of the email (or on a separate sheet of paper for mailed submissions).
3.  In your submission, please mark the corresponding NUMBER and SCENE/THEME in the subject of your email to help us categorize your songs.

To submit via email, please send submissions as an mp3 (NOT as a website link) to:
surfschoolmovie@gmail.com

You may also mail submissions to:

SURF SCHOOL, llc
Attn: Laura Nativo
2801 Ocean Park Boulevard
Suite 295
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Please make note:
*You must mention you were referred by Jeff Gund to be considered.
*Requests to visit band websites or myspace sites will not be considered bc of time constraints.... we MUST be able to download and listen to entire tracks.
*Songs without lyric submissions will not be considered.
*Be sure to include band/artist CONTACT NAME, CONTACT #, and EMAIL ADDRESS please!

We need all submissions ASAP.

Thank you SO MUCH!  I look forward to hearing your music...

All my best,
LAURA NATIVO
*executive producer

SURF SCHOOL, llc
2801 Ocean Park Boulevard
Suite 295
Santa Monica, CA 90405
o. 310-392-9868
f. 310-450-8540

E-Mail:       surfschoolmovie@gmail.com
Website:    www.surfschoolmovie.com
mySpace:   www.myspace.com/surfschoolmovie

Also, if you didn’t receive this email directly from the Info List, and would like to receive opportunities like this one in the future, please send an email to jeffgmanagement@mindspring.com with the following five pieces of information:

1.  Your first and last name.  2.  Who referred you/forwarded this email to you.  3. What you do in the industry (i.e., singer, songwriter, actor, producer, director, writer, model, dancer, editor, post production, etc.)  4.  Your website, if you have one.  5.  What email address you’d like the information sent to.  Thanks!

KABC CHANNEL 7
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of
a groundbreaking new show?  We're looking for an executive producer to oversee a national interactive television show.  Candidate will have extensive experience supervising the daily production of live television shows, and a solid understanding of multiple platform content and distribution.  This new daily broadcast from Los Angeles requires a creative flair and great team building skills.   Send a non-returnable tape of your best work with your resume.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking
an Accounting Manager who will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions and financial statement preparation.  Position will also be responsible for managing internal controls and Sarbannes Oxley matters as well as completing special projects.  College degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of 3 years accounting experience is required.  CPA preferred.  Knowledge of SAP is a plus.  Please send resume.

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER/FILL-IN ANCHOR ABC7, the #1 station in Los Angeles , seeks a creative, energetic, general assignment reporter. Qualified candidates must have excellent writing and live presentation skills. Previous anchoring or fill-in anchoring experience is a plus.  If you are a great story-teller and an aggressive, self-starter please send resume and non-returnable videotape.

WEATHERCASTER/GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking a personable weathercaster for weekend morning
newscasts and weekday general assignment reporting.  Knowledge of WSI and/or Baron systems a plus.  Please send resume and non-returnable videotape.

MARKETING COORDINATOR ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is
seeking an individual to provide support for the Marketing and Sales department.  Ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, extremely organized, and able to prioritize and multi-task.  Must be a quick learner, self-motivated and be able to work independently as well as in a team.  Individual will provide ongoing support of promotional spot production as
well as manage details of sweepstakes/contests for both on air and online campaigns.  Candidate will also assist with new business campaigns.  Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks.  Please send resume.

HELICOPTER REPORTER ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is looking
for a helicopter reporter or helicopter pilot/reporter.  Previous experience in radio or TV news, traffic reporting, or law enforcement preferred.  Previous experience as a helicopter reporter a plus.  Must be quick at assessing information and be comfortable in non-scripted situations on-air.  Please send resume and non-returnable videotape.

FREELANCE ONLINE NEWS PRODUCER ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, technically-savvy news junkie to staff the weekend editorial desk for abc7.com.  Key responsibilities of the Weekend Online News Producer include: timely posting of breaking local and national news; working with the ABC7 Eyewitness News producers and assignment desk to coordinate on-air and online news coverage; coordinating special projects with various station departments; proofreading and copy editing; site troubleshooting and overall maintenance of the high editorial standards of ABC7 and abc7.com.  Candidates should have experience working
and multitasking in a high-pressure news environment.  Strong editorial skills and sharp news judgment is a must.  Knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Flash, Podcasts, as well as the capacity to quickly learn to use proprietary software is also required.  Please send resume.

TRANSMISSION ENGINEER ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , seeks a
highly-experienced individual for the position of freelance Transmission Engineer.  Duties will include intake, transmission, routing, and quality control of satellite, microwave, and other signals. The successful candidate will operate in a demanding, live news environment.  The ability to work various shifts including nights and weekends is required.  Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment is essential.  Please send resume.

BROADCAST SYSTEMS SPECIALIST ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking a freelance Broadcast Systems Specialist.  The successful candidate will have significant experience in the implementation and maintenance of high-end computerized television broadcast systems, including analog and digital video and audio.  Knowledge and experience in operating, troubleshooting and repairing television broadcast equipment and systems including, but not limited to broadcast automation, production switchers, signal distribution, processing and routing, along with newsroom automation will be necessary. This hands-on position will also require extensive experience in TCP/IP and fibrechannel networking, MPEG compression systems, Windows and Mac OS. Must be able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. Some night, weekend and holiday work will be required.  Please send resume.

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTERS ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking dynamic freelance General Assignment Reporters to join our top rated news team.  Qualified candidates must have excellent writing and live presentation skills.  A minimum of five years television broadcast news experience in a medium to large market is preferred.  If you are interested in applying your reporting skills in a challenging and exciting news market, send your resume and non-returnable videotape.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/STAGE MANAGERS ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking freelance Associate Director/Stage Managers with a minimum of 5 years production and operations experience.  The candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, pressure filled environment, possess excellent communication skills and have an eye for detail.  The successful candidates will be responsible for accurately timing newscasts, live events, local specials and productions, coordinating and cueing live remotes and effectively managing talent on stage.  Previous
directing experience in a major market is a plus.  Please send resume.

NEWS ASSISTANTS ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking News
Assistants for freelance employment.  The duties of this entry level position include but are not limited to logging tapes for stories and for music usage, searching tape files for video, answering phones, and running teleprompter.  Shifts are varied and work will include some evenings, early mornings and weekends.  College degree or current college attendance required. Please send resume.

APPRENTICES ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking News Apprentices for freelance employment.  Responsibilities include supervising printing and distribution of newscast scripts, courier duties (own car required), and other production duties as required by newscast producer.  Shifts are varied and work will include some evenings, early mornings and weekends.  College degree or current college attendance required.  Please send resume.

NON-LINEAR EDITORS ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking
experienced non-linear news editors for freelance employment.  Must be able to work under tight deadlines.  Minimum 3 years experience preferred in a local television station news department.  Familiarity with Vibrint NewsEdit system a plus.  Please send resume.

ENG CAMERAPERSONS ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking
experienced ENG camerapersons for freelance employment.  Successful candidates will have at least two years experience in daily newsgathering, live microwave truck operation, and editing in the field.  Non-linear editing experience a plus.  Scheduling flexibility, including willingness to work weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays a must. Please send resume.

NEWSWRITERS ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking experienced television newswriters for freelance employment.  Minimum of two years broadcast news experience.  Ability to work quickly and under continuous deadlines.  Knowledge of ENPS news system, line producing experience, and non-linear editing experience all pluses.  Scheduling flexibility and willingness to work weekends, overnights, and holidays a must. Please send resume.

TECHNICAL DIRECTORS ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking
exceptional newscast Technical Directors for freelance employment.  Positions require significant experience with modern digital production switchers and effects systems used in a fast-paced environment.  The ability to work a varied schedule including early mornings, nights and weekends is required.  Please send resume.

STAGEHANDS ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles , is seeking experienced Stagehands for freelance employment.  Positions require skills in lighting, lighting maintenance, prop management and light construction.  The ability to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends is required.  Applicants must be able to lift and carry equipment up to fifty pounds in weight.  Please send resume.

ABC7 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Send all resumes and non-returnable videotapes to:
Human Resources
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale , Ca. 91201

E-mail address: Jobs@MyABC7.com
JOB LINE: 818/863-7562