Freelance Reporters/Writers Sought
URL  http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1050559

Description:
Creative Screenwriting Magazine seeks freelance writers for a number of regular and occasional assignments. We’ve written up our needs, our terms, and how to pitch article and regular feature ideas to us in a web page, which also shows you how to pitch: http://creativescreenwriting.com/pitch.an.article.idea.html

Our highest priorities sought right now are:
* A regular reporter/writer for our “Know Your Show” series on how to break into and write for TV series. Each article covers how to write spec scripts for a single TV series.
* “People And News” Articles: “The Buzz” Articles: news on people and events in screenwriting
* Reporting On/Analyzing “The Niche Scriptwriting Markets.” Aside from the major studios, there are many market niches screenwriters can sell to. We want to cover the most important of them, with an overview and then a series of articles drilling down into who’s how and how-to for each niche.
* What Producers Are Currently Looking For And Talking About. You will need to know who’s who and how to reach them. What scripts are hot and what kinds of scripts producers are looking for.
* What Bankable Actors And Directors Are Looking For. A script has a far greater chance of being sold and made if it’s packaged with a known actor and director. So reach one of them and tell us what he/she and his/her production company are seeking in the way of scripts.
* An Advice Column Responding To Reader Scriptwriting Inquiries. We already carry advice columns in which the writer selects the subject. We seek an “Advice To The Scriptlorn” writer who will dig up the answers to reader questions and report back.

The page above  lists a number of other subjects we will consider…interviews with known writers (we’re overstocked at the moment, but there’s always room at the top), advice (also overstocked), profiles of the writers of influential foreign films, and more.

To pitch an article idea or series of articles: GO TO THE WEB PAGE AND USE THE FORM. Above all, please DO NOT write to the editors. Our approach allows our entire editorial board to see and share views on all pitches at once. And, by using the form, you will be providing all the information we need, and you will be receiving full information on our rates and terms. Again, that page is: http://creativescreenwriting.com/pitch.an.article.idea.html

Address: 6404 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 415, Los Angeles CA 90028
Phone: (800) 727-6978 or (323) 957-1405   Fax: (323) 957-1406
For more information on the Screenwring Expo, see http://screenwritingexpo.com
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Freelance Research Analyst
URL  http://www.npo.net/jobs/jobdetail.asp?xJobID=34061

ABOUT US
Slover Linett Strategies is a Chicago-based audience research and planning firm for cultural and educational organizations nationwide. We help museums, orchestras, universities and other mission-driven enterprises take a fresh look at their relationship with their constituents—current and potential—through qualitative and quantitative research. We also help their staffs and boards turn that insight into action through facilitated planning or visioning processes designed to articulate clear, compelling principles for identity and growth. We are a small, intellectually creative consultancy that has developed long-term relationships with leading local and national nonprofit institutions. Our Chicago clients include the University of Chicago, the Art Institute, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago Public Radio. Ongoing national engagements include the Walters Art Museum (Baltimore), the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Research Analyst will work on all several aspects of our qualitative and quantitative audience research projects, which primarily entail focus groups, interviews and surveys (mail, phone, web, and on-site intercepts). These studies are sometimes part of a larger, multi-mode research effort designed to inform strategic change and sometimes part of a single-mode, ongoing program to track audience trends and changes over time.

The Research Analyst will work closely with the firm’s senior associates in areas such as:
• analyzing and interpreting data (for quantitative research projects this would include data cleaning, weighting, statistical analysis using a broad range of techniques, and developing appropriate graphs, tables, and diagrams; for qualitative research projects it would include reviewing transcripts and identifying key themes);
• writing research reports in both bulleted and narrative text formats.

The majority of the research projects will be quantitative in nature. Prior knowledge of statistics and SPSS is required for consideration.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be a smart, energetic, and positive-spirited person with excellent research, analytical, and writing skills. A Masters involving statistical analysis or equivalent experience with quantitative research is desired, as is expertise with SPSS. PhD candidate desired. Ideally, we are seeking a newly admitted candidate who wants to commit to a 4-5 year relationship with our firm while completing his/her PhD program. Candidates should also be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Knowledge of the nonprofit cultural sector is a plus.

The ideal candidate will also:
• possess a positive, can-do attitude and relish new challenges;
• be extremely well organized;
• have a love of the arts and the nonprofit sector generally;
• be a quick learner and able to work flexibly and independently;
• enjoy the casual, creative atmosphere of this small business;
• be able to maintain a big-picture view of each project even while getting the details right;
• be comfortable presenting research findings to clients and at conferences.

COMPENSATION
• a freelance part-time contractor (would range from 10-15 hours per week, not in our office; hourly)

TO APPLY
Please e-mail a brief cover note and resume to Erin Funck at erin@sloverlinett.com. We are not looking for writing or report samples at this time. Please, no phone calls. We look forward to hearing from you.
Address Correspondence To:
Erin Funck
Slover Linett Strategies
4147 N Ravenswood
Chicago IL 60647
Phone 773-348-9200  Fax
Email erin@sloverlinett.com
Web www.sloverlinett.com
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Freelance Flash/ActionScript Designer (Fox Reality Channel)
URL: http://fox.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=14900&sid=372

Job Category : New Media
Company : Fox Cable Networks
Division : Fox Reality
State : California
City : Los Angeles
External Job Description : FREELANCE FLASH/ACTIONSCRIPT DESIGNER

Description:
The Freelance Flash/ActionScript Designer will support the Digital Media team of Fox Reality Channel by designing and maintaining the graphic assets for foxreality.com and other digital initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:
- Create Artwork for Homepage centerpieces and features. This will include customization of Flash website templates and their underlying ActionScript.
- Design and create assets for various other static pages, working with marketing dept to coordinate and design pages for contests, promotions, etc.
- Design, create and program Flash-based games that compliment our shows’ digital presence.
- Create deliverables for digital media distributors such as Itunes, AOL, Wal-Mart, ICTV, etc.
- Create wallpapers/icons and other misc. images for both web and mobile.
- Ability to lead a project as well as work solo if the situation arises
- Design dynamic pages and applications
- Create dynamic/animated elements such as banners, headers, and imagemaps.

Job Requirements:
- 4 or more years professional Flash/ActionScript design experience.
- Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and ActionScript.
- Strong knowledge of design and usability principles.
- Competent with CSS, server side includes, JavaScript and HTML
- Strong organization skills including time and project management
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to communicate complex visual and structural concepts
- Additional web skills and OS X/Windows versatility knowledge a plus

Work samples should be prepared as they will be requested.

Plosive, Inc.
23151 Alcalde Suite C1
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
US
wmf@fox.com