MFA Social Documentary Film - School of Visual Arts » Job Postings http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:11:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Opportunity on NYC TV http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/opportunity-on-nyc-tv/ http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/opportunity-on-nyc-tv/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:37:00 +0000 admin http://ov.directaccess.ro/blog/blog/opportunity-on-nyc-tv/ NYC TV and Backdrop NYC are looking for short films about New York and/or by New Yorkers! Backdrop NYC will present the best of them during the upcoming Season 3 of Backdrop NYC. We would greatly appreciate if you could help us get submissions from student filmmakers by spreading the word about this great opportunity. Backdrop NYC is the premier showcase of short films set in the New York City area. Selections will be broadcast on NYCTV, the city’s fastest growing Emmy Award® winning network.

NYC TV is the broadcast service run by NYC Media Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of New York. NYC TV creates and produces high quality original content celebrating New York City lifestyle, history and culture. Many of our programs have received industry recognition, including several Emmy awards. NYC TV’s main broadcast channel covers the New York City metropolitan area and is carried on all cable and satellite systems reaching approximately 8 million households in the New York City tri-state market. It is seen in the New York City area on WNYE-TV channel 25 on all systems except Cablevision where it airs on channel 22.

SEND US YOUR SHORTS!

THIS IS AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR NYC FILMMAKERS

Please mail films (20 mins. max) as a playable DVD to:

NYC TV

Attn: Backdrop NYC

One Centre Street, 27th Floor

New York, NY 10007

For more information, visit our website www.nyc.gov/tv

]]> http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/opportunity-on-nyc-tv/feed/ 0 Job Posting: Work for an Oscar Nominated, Emmy Winning Documentarian at MTV http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/come-work-for-an-oscar-nominated-emmy-winning-documentarian-at-mtv/ http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/come-work-for-an-oscar-nominated-emmy-winning-documentarian-at-mtv/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:41:00 +0000 admin http://ov.directaccess.ro/blog/blog/come-work-for-an-oscar-nominated-emmy-winning-documentarian-at-mtv/ Opening for the position of executive assistant to Lauren Lazin, award winning documentary executive producer and director. Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Coordinating internal and external meetings and appointments
  • Maintaining executive’s appointment calendar
  • Answering phones – screening and prioritizing phone calls and mail
  • Maintain and complete organizational and filing system
  • Overseeing general office needs (supplies, space, etc)
  • Intern recruitment and supervising
  • Making travel arrangements and preparing expense reports

Additional responsibilities can include:

  • Research and development for potential shows, series and films
  • Assisting in casting and production

Required Skills/Experience:

  • College degree is a must
  • Excellent PC skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Professional phone skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
  • Excellent research skills
  • Previous administrative experience, and an interest in documentary production is a definite plus.

To Apply, please email me at Ariel.Algus@mtvnmix.com.

]]> http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/come-work-for-an-oscar-nominated-emmy-winning-documentarian-at-mtv/feed/ 0 IFP seeks PT Programming Intern http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/ifp-seeks-pt-programming-intern/ http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/ifp-seeks-pt-programming-intern/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:29:00 +0000 admin http://ov.directaccess.ro/blog/blog/ifp-seeks-pt-programming-intern/ We’re looking for an intern to be an integral part of the IFP Programming team, working on all aspects of programming including:

  • helping with the Independent Filmmaker Labs (held in April and June) by disseminating our call for entries, reaching out to emerging filmmakers and helping to review the projects
  • Independent Film Week submission management (Spring-Summer)
  • support of other peripheral IFP programs, potentially including a Spring screening series.

IFP has been a launch pad for many successful films and industry professionals, and there is room for growth in many intern positions. This is an unpaid position, but college credit, IFP Membership and other benefits are available. For More information, visit: http://www.ifp.org/jobs/job.php

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Rose Vincelli, Program Manager, rvincelli@ifp.org

]]> http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/ifp-seeks-pt-programming-intern/feed/ 0 Helen Whitney Productions / Documentary on Forgiveness and Reconciliation…Looking for interested interns http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/helen-whitney-productions-documentary-on-forgiveness-and-reconciliationlooking-for-interested-interns/ http://mfasocdoc.sva.edu/post/helen-whitney-productions-documentary-on-forgiveness-and-reconciliationlooking-for-interested-interns/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:19:00 +0000 admin http://ov.directaccess.ro/blog/blog/helen-whitney-productions-documentary-on-forgiveness-and-reconciliationlooking-for-interested-interns/ Intern should be versed in visual culture, intellectually sophisticated, and able to multi-task in fast-paced environment. Must be meticulous, very organized, and able to work independently. Looking for someone with a professional and friendly phone manner. A great introduction to the industry for anyone with a serious interest in visual culture, research, or archival work.

This is an intensive part-time opportunity to learn about film-making. Expect to work 15-20 hours a week, minimum 3 months. Candidates must have own laptop. This is an unpaid position but carries the possibility of film credit and a reference if work is satisfactory. College students can request credit. Also a great opportunity to work with a dynamic production and archival team. In the process, the intern will be exposed to the “behind the scenes” happenings of documentary film production.

Only candidates who can meet these requirements will be considered. Please email resume and cover letter. No fax, no phone calls.

Helen Whitney has been writing, producing and directing films for the networks for the last 30 years. She has won Emmys, DuPonts and Peabodys and is widely respected for the integrity of her work. Her recent films explore the spiritual landscape: Frontline pieces such as “John Paul II: The Millennial Pope,” “Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero,” and most recently, a four-hour special on “The Mormons.”

Any interested candidates may respond to me, Jon Allen at jaforgiveness@gmail.com, or Rebecca Wexler, our chief archivist, at rwforgiveness@gmail.com

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