Dear Friends,
Democracy Now! is accepting applications for the Video/TV News Production Fellowship, a part time paid position. Please see the application guidelines below. Note that this is a highly competitive position that requires applicants who are motivated, skilled and able to pass a fairly rigorous test once application is accepted.
Thanks.
Take care.
Simin
Simin Farkhondeh Education Director Democracy Now! 212-431-9090 extension 8834 simin@democracynow.org www.democracynow.org
Video/TV News Production Fellowship:
Democracy Now!, a New York-based independent, non-commercial daily radio/TV/Internet newshour is seeking applicants for two paid internships/fellowships beginning this summer. Applicants for these position must have excellent shooting/editing skills and work well under deadline pressure. Duties will include assisting our news team in producing the daily news program, working on the live broadcast, editing news packages and shooting news events. Prior journalism/documentary experience preferred. The ability to work well in a team and maintain a professional demeanor in all situations a must.
The stipend paid will cover a minimum of 20 hours per week for a minimum of six months. Additional hours may be requested depending on the needs of the program.
To apply send a cover letter, resume, links to video samples that represent your shooting and editing ability, with a full list of credits on the submitted pieces. There is no limit of the number of samples submitted. Please include at least three references and submit your application by email to fellowship@democracynow.org.Deadline: June 1, 2012, but the sooner the better!
