Broadcast Specialist Opportunity

The Georgia State Senate Press Office is currently looking to fill its Broadcast Specialist position.

This role is a full-time, permanent position. Responsibilities of the Senate
Press Office Broadcast Specialist include:

· Film, edit and produce videos for all 56 Senators and the Lt. Governor using industry standard
video production software
· Manage social media initiatives for the Georgia State Senate; including live updates from the
Senate Chamber and committee meetings, and Facebook photo essays (WordPress, YouTube, Facebook,
Twitter)
· Promote new media use to Georgia State Senators
· Create strategic communications plans for Georgia State Senators, including press releases,
columns, statements, media advisories, talking points and speeches
· Assist with daily press clippings
· Facilitate media requests in a timely manner
· Develop crisis communications plans for senators and propose solutions to enhance public
perception
· Press conference coordination - prepare audio equipment, seating arrangements, podium,
microphone positioning and media outreach
· Monitor media coverage for individual senators
· Manage the uploading of committee audio throughout session
· Develop relationships with statewide and local media
· Prep senators for interviews by providing talking points, appropriate research and media
guidance

Candidates must have strong functional knowledge of film production software (including Final Cut Pro X, Toast, Lightroom, Photoshop and other programs on the Adobe Creative Cloud) as well as a demonstrated record of new media strategy and management. Preference will be given to broadcast journalism, public relations, video production or communications backgrounds.

Please send resumes, two (2) video production samples, two (2) writing samples and references to jennifer.yarber@senate.ga.gov.

The Senate Press Office is the official press and media relations office for the Georgia Senate.
This office does not produce campaign-related materials, write campaign speeches, or participate in other campaign-related or partisan activities beyond the scope of the day to day duties.

CONTACT: Jennifer Yarber, Director
Georgia State Senate Press Office
201 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
18 Capitol Square S.W. Atlanta, GA 30334
404.656.0028 jennifer.yarber@senate.ga.gov

Ad Rep Opportunity

Piedmont alum, Eric Mathews, shared this job posting with us. His mother is the managing editor at this company:

Lakeside Publishing, Woodstock Ga., publisher of The Cherokee Ledger-News and The Kennesaw Ledger-News, is seeking  motivated advertising representatives. Sales experience or a degree in marketing or communications preferred. E-mail resume to davec@ledgernews.com. No phone calls please.

Sports Reporter Opportunity

The Northeast Georgian’s editor, Lane Gresham (also an alum), asked our department to forward this job opening to you …

The Northeast Georgian, an award-winning, twice-weekly newspaper serving Habersham County, has an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, community-minded sports reporter. This is an excellent spot for a talented newcomer seeking to build experience and credibility.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a proficiency with InDesign. Other requirements include knowledge of AP style and photography. Qualified applicants should email cover letter, resume, 3-5 clips, as well as 2-3 page designs, and professional references to E. Lane Gresham, editor at editor@thenortheastgeorgian.com. Deadline for submission is Oct. 25. No phone calls, please.

The sports department covers one high school, three middle schools, one prep school and one college. The successful candidate will leverage established community resources to enhance coverage with recreation department and other sports-related content.

The Northeast Georgian is owned by Community Newspapers Inc., headquartered in Athens, which owns 28 newspapers in Georgia, Florida and North Carolina.

E. Lane Gresham

Editor-The Northeast Georgian

706-778-4215

lgresham@thenortheastgeorgian.com

Part-time opportunity in Athens

Cox Media Group Athens is seeking a part time Traffic Assistant for our 6 radio stations.

Responsibilities

You will assist the Traffic Manager using an internal software product and work collaboratively with the Sales, Production, Programming and Promotions departments to ensure daily logs are accurate and complete, as well as responding to special requests for affidavits, invoices, and other items as necessary.   Additional duties would include assisting the General Sales Manager with day to day tasks and reporting as requested.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be extremely detail oriented and have superb time management skills as you will operate in an environment that will have multiple and often changing priorities.  Computer proficiency is required, and experience with Marketron or other traffic programs is a plus but not a necessity.

Closing Statement

If you are interested in working for one of the best broadcast companies in the industry as a Traffic Assistant  send your resume to lisa.walker@coxinc.com  or russell.lawson@coxinc.com  No Phone calls please. Cox Media Group Athens is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Opening: Public Relations Manager Atlanta Streetcar

CITY OF ATLANTA

55 TRINITY Ave, S.W

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30335-0300

TEL (404) 330-6004

Kasim Reed

Mayor City of Atlanta

Sonji Jacobs Dade

Director of Communications City of Atlanta

Public Relations Manager Atlanta Streetcar

Title: Public Relations Manager

Department: Atlanta Streetcar / Department of Public Works

Supervisor: Tim Borchers, Executive Director, Atlanta Streetcar

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to mjmullinax@atlantaga.gov no later than Friday, September 13, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.

About the Atlanta Streetcar

The Atlanta Streetcar is the first phase of a comprehensive, regional streetcar and transit system in the City of Atlanta and the region to address issues of transportation, land use, smart growth, and sustainability while providing last-mile connectivity to riders.

The Atlanta Streetcar is a modern, ADA compliant, electrically powered transit system. The streetcar will run for 2.7 miles in the heart of Atlanta’s downtown, business, tourism and convention corridor connecting Centennial Olympic Park area with the vibrant Sweet Auburn and Edgewood Avenue districts.

The Atlanta Streetcar project is a cooperative effort by the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) and MARTA. The streetcar will run through the heart of Atlanta's business, tourism and convention corridor, bringing jobs and new economic development to the city.

Public Relations Manager Overview

The Atlanta Streetcar seeks an energetic and articulate Public Relations Director for our press initiatives. The Public Relations Manager will be the primary spokesperson for the

Atlanta Streetcar. S/he will work with our staff and partners to build and undertake communications strategies that keep the public informed on the construction and operation of the Streetcar.

This position serves as a key liaison with external stakeholders to identify, develop and implement public relations strategies and tactics. This includes collaborating with public, private, community and civic organizations to achieve Streetcar goals.

Duties

Work with the Executive Director and Mayor’s Office of Communications to define earned media goals. Develop proactive and reactive external public relations and media outreach plans to achieve these goals.

Draft press releases, field press calls and seek out earned media opportunities on a daily basis.

Maintain and build relationships with press. Cultivate strategic media relationships and work closely with key media influencers, reporters, journalists, producers, and editors.

Identify newsworthy trends and stories to pitch to the media.

Write Op Eds, key messages and talking points. Work with the Executive Director and Mayor’s Office of Communications to guide the public image of the Streetcar.

Provide media preparation and training to staff and volunteers.

Manage the content of the Streetcar’s webpage and social networks

Accompany the Executive Director at public appearances and media interviews

Qualifications

The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields and demonstrate 5-7 years of media/public relations experience working in public relations, journalism or in a communications capacity, managing public and media relations, preferably in a transportation environment.

Strong media contacts and a track record of securing proactive placements. Demonstrated ability to earn print, television, radio and online media.

Ability to distill complex positions into sound bite-ready talking points and deliver them as a professional spokesperson.

Impeccable editing skills, plus excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to shape the story and manage the message in media communications.

Proven track record of success working independently with an ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

　

Experience integrating varied communications channels (organizational publications, social media and web sites) into media strategy a plus.

General knowledge of paid media and advertising opportunities in the Atlanta market a plus.

Compensation

Salary range of $58,000 – $78,000 annually. Salary is negotiable, based on experience. The City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.

Enter a summer documentary for a prize!

The Georgia Division of Tourism is proud to announce the launch of the “Homegrown with a Twist" Summer Celebration video contest! Please share this exciting contest with your students, colleagues, and other departments to encourage them to enter. The grand prize winner will receive more than $3,500 in prizes, including a two-night stay in Madison, Georgia, and will have their film screened at the “Homegrown with a Twist" Summer Celebration event on August 29, 2013, at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

Georgia is looking for original videos that document your favorite tourism destination, event or pastime in the state from a new and exciting viewpoint. Tell us your Georgia travel story, big or small, and capture it on video in your own creative way. Use your animation skills, capture stories or experiences with interviews, document your favorite Georgia vacation experience, or even use time-lapse technique to show culture and nature. A grand prize winner will receive more than $3,500 in prizes, including a two-night stay in Madison, Georgia, and will have their video screened at the “Homegrown with a Twist Summer Celebration” event on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

Visit www.ExploreGeorgia/Homegrown to learn more.

If you have any questions regarding our “Homegrown with a Twist" Summer Celebration video contest, please contact Georgia Tourism at 404.962.4107 or emailcreativerequest@georgia.org.

Good luck!

Job Posting

 JOB POSTING:

Non-Tenure-Track Instructor in Digital Film Production
Missouri State University
Department of Media, Journalism & Film

The Department of Media, Journalism & Film at Missouri State University anticipates an August 2013 opening for a one-year non-tenure-track Instructor in Digital Film Production.  For a full position description and to apply online go to https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/9266.  Date of first consideration: July 19, 2013.

Required qualifications:  MFA in filmmaking or MA in media production and a minimum of 1 year of professional production experience required.  Must be able to teach AVID Media Composer and narrative film-style single camera production. Familiarity with HD cameras and field production equipment preferred.

Duties: Teach four production classes each semester including:  Intro to Digital Filmmaking & Media Production, Cinematography & Editing, Advanced Editing, and Digital Filmmaking (short narrative films). Advise students and provide service to the department.  

Letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and addresses for 3-5 references, and professional reel can be uploaded electronically via the online application form. For additional information  or to send a reel, contact: Mark Biggs, Media, Journalism & Film Department, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65897 markbiggs@missouristate.edu.
Located in Springfield, Missouri State University is the second largest university in Missouri with nearly 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Media, Journalism & Film Department  has fourteen full-time faculty who serve 425 majors pursuing degrees in journalism, critical studies in film and mass media, digital film and media production, the electronic arts, and graduate and undergraduate certificates in writing for television and film. For more info, visit:  http://mjf.missouristate.edu.

Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We encourage applications from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people.  Employment will require a
criminal background check at University expense.

Short AD:
Non-Tenure Track Instructor in Digital Film Production
The Department of Media, Journalism & Film at Missouri State University anticipates an August 2013 opening for a one-year, non-tenure track instructor in digital film production.  For a full description or to apply online, go to https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/9266.  Letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and addresses for 3-5 references can be uploaded electronically via the online application form.  Reel of professional work required. For more information contact: Mark Biggs, Head, MJF Missouri State University 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65804.  markbiggs@missouristate.edu  or 417-836-5218.

Part-time Radio Announcer/Producer Position Open at WUGA

Part time SUBSTITUTE Announcer/Producer position for WUGA radio.

Job summary: 1. Announcer/Producers serve simultaneously as a radio board operator and on-air general "host" for WUGA's radio broadcast -- announcing local weather, station identifications, and public service announcements, etc. The part-time Announcer/Producer occasionally serves as a program-specific host for locally produced programs (mostly classical music). 2. The SUBSTITUTE announcer serves as a replacement when illness or other activities prevent other announcers from working their regular shifts. Preferred Qualifications: • Previous radio experience • Some fluency in musical terminology (classical) • Familiarity with composers and artists (by name) • Available for short notice shift assignments (24 hours or less)and live close to campus Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies required to successfully perform work: • Superior verbal communications skills, with clear enunciation and a strong, confident voice, consistent with broadcast standards. • Either pre-existing knowledge and skills in operating computers and other electronic equipment, -or- strong ability to learn technical material. For more information and to apply: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/jsp/shared/search/Search_css.jsp Search job posting number: 20130440 The University of Georgia is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

Editorial Position Available at the Ga. Dept. of Agriculture

Job Announcement

Ga. Dept. of Agriculture Markets Division Market Bulletin

 

PS:Comunicatn/Outrch Spec (SP) (10903)
Requisition Number: 402-10903aa County of Vacancy: Fulton Functional Area: Education/Instruction/Testing	Recruitment Period: 3/5/2013 - 4/30/2013 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: First Screening Type: Resume Review
Statewide job statistics for job code 10903...

Annual Salary Minimum: $40,000.00
Annual Salary Maximum: N/A

Duties & Responsibilities: This position is responsible for oversight and publication of the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin newspaper, a non-profit, bi-weekly periodical with a circulation of approximately 38,000. This publication provides classified advertising to farmers and consumers throughout Georgia as well as articles and other content of interest to consumers and those in the agricultural industry. The ideal candidate for this position must: possess solid writing, editing, interviewing and research skills; be able to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines; and self-starter with the ability lead and motivate others.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees preparation/transmittal of publication copy:
1. Prepares editorial copy and transmits to printer by designated deadlines.
2. Ensures advertising copy prepared by staff and is transmitted to printer.
3. Proofreads editorial copy and provides corrections to printer prior to press deadline.
4. Proofreads ad copy and gives to ad staff to enter corrections before transmitting to printer.

Oversees circulation functions, including postal regulations:
1. Responsible for maintaining publication non-profit status through periodic reporting of data.
2. Works with circulation manager in resolving postal delivery problems; consults with USPS representative regarding postal issues and problems.
3. Responsible for monitoring changes in postal requirements for publication, such as mandated changes in mail preparation procedures, increases in postal charges, etc.
4. Makes changes in office procedure, mail preparation, etc. to ensure compliance with new postal regulations.

Prepares and oversees printing contracts:
1. Prepares and reviews printing contract for Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin and submits through bid process as specified by Georgia Department of Administrative Services.
2. Upon award of printing contract, makes necessary changes with printing company and within Bulletin office to ensure uninterrupted service in printing, mail preparation and delivery of publication to subscribers.

Budget Management:
1. Ensures adequate funds available for printing and postage costs for each issue
2. Notifies accounting office via memo to deposit postal funds when needed.
3. Keeps accounting/budget office informed of Market Bulletin printing and postage expenses.
4. Maintain records of Market Bulletin postage and printing expenditures.
5. Oversees collections of Market Bulletin subscription fees, ensuring funds and supporting documentation provided to accounting office as per established procedure.

Receives and responds to complaints:
1. Receives and responds to complaints from consumers about advertisers in Market Bulletin publication (via phone, letter, email or fax).
2. Notifies advertisers of complaint and attempts to resolve complaint with advertiser.
3. Follow up with consumer to ensure complaint resolved within designated time frame.
4. Takes action against advertisers unwilling to resolve complaints (suspension of advertising privileges, etc.).

Personnel Management:
1. Works with personnel office to advertise positions, including preparation of transaction forms and other required documents.
2. Interviews potential job candidates, makes recommendations for hiring and prepares all documentation required.
3. Works with personnel on disciplinary actions when needed and prepares required documentation.

Minimum Training & Experience: Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field and three years of area specific experience OR Six years of area specific experience OR One year at the lower level or position equivalent

Agency Specific Qualifications and/or Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants, who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
•Background or knowledge of Georgia’s diverse agriculture industry;
•One or more years of experience managing a publications office and staff;
•One or more years’ experience in a customer service environment;
•Familiarity with social media;
•Photography skills a plus;
•Experience with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.

Additional Information: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

For more information about this job contact:*
Deborah.Teal@agr.georgia.gov
http://www.agr.georgia.gov

*Note: This contact may be able to provide answers to specific questions you have about this job posting. However, DO NOT e-mail or submit your application/resume to this contact unless directed otherwise in the "Additional Information" section above.
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Part-Time Anchor/Reporter Opening

Georgia News Network may have an opening for a part-time anchor/reporter coming up. Matt Cook, the News Director, is the contact at mattcook@georgienewsnetwork.com

 

Fellowship Available for Rural Computer-Assisted Reporting

Please see application information available at: http://ruraljournalism.org/