A ton of new jobs - listings from Cynopsis

Group Creative Director 7014

Razorfish
NYC NY
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7014/job

day-to-day management and optimization of client campaigns
Account Manager 7591
Razorfish
NYC NY
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7591/job

primary person that works with the Sr. Business Analyst to ensure that the needs for assigned clients are being met
Sr. Business Analyst 7595
Razorfish
NYC NY
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7595/job

manage Major accounts
Account Executive
C2 Creative
NYC NY
http://www.c2creative.com/ /

manage teams in San Francisco, Toronto and New York
Executive Creative Director
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4335

leads and directs the development and execution of all creative strategies
Creative Director
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4372

responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Manager, Delivery Management
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4231

managing and executing specific aspects/work streams with strategic consulting projects and web development efforts
Manager Strategy
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4352

champion of new marketing methods and will play a large role in educating client and agency partners about the value of digital experience to their brands
Executive Director, Marketing Intelligence
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4112

creating and managing against a 1, 3 and 5 year business vision and strategy for a major account encompassing all current and emerging marketing platforms
VP Strategy
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4128

mange, establish process and procedure regarding entire pre-sale and RFP process for the assigned territory of brands
Senior Sales Development Manager- Digital Lifestyle Group 119486BR
Time Inc.
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

ability to dig beneath the headlines on stories, to understand context and precedent, and to avoid conventional and obvious thinking
Sr. Writer, 8PM Show 119509BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

strong editorial judgment, ability to juggle multiple projects at once, feature producing, strong writing skills, and a thorough understanding of the news business
NY Bureau Producer I 119530BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

booking guests for live daily interviews in addition to special projects
Editorial Producer Guests, 8pm Show 119513BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

generate story ideas, and must have a strong story packaging sense
Sr. Producer, 8PM Show 119508BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

financial responsibility over all revenue and expenses related to the business (P&L responsibility)
Sr. Director, Business Operations - PGATour.com 119532BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

research, design, and document processes and systems for the enhancement, development, and maintenance of business and systems operations
SR. Business Analyst, Ad Sales Systems
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

identify management's information needs and establish reporting procedures to satisfy them
Director, MTV Strategic Insights and Research
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

create and write analyses to help inform programming and scheduling decisions
Manager, Research
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

creating, analyzing, and distributing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports across the Vh1/CMT/Logo digital properties and competitors
Senior Analyst, Digital Research - Vh1/CMT/Logo
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

leading daily news editorial, specifically management and coordination of ideation, assignment, and execution of reporting, writing and editing for articles and blogs in coordination with video and digital production
Managing Editor
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

drive business and partnership opportunities across target marketing segments
Director, Integrated Marketing MTV2 & mtvU
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

revising and executing a robust fundraising strategy that ensures sustainable growth for the Staying Alive Foundation
Director of Development, MTV Staying Alive Foundation
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

cultivating and establishing innovative partnerships with diverse brands and companies to develop fundraising opportunities for the Staying Alive Foundation, and promote organizational visibility
Director of Strategic Partnerships, MTV Staying Alive Foundation
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

manage and execute media relations activity nationwide for Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids & Family Digital and Internet businesses
Communications Manager
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

accurately execute and schedule interactive advertising campaigns using Solbright and Doubleclick's DART for Publishers ad management platform
Campaign Specialist
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

build close, trusting, collaborative, creatively inspiring working relationships on a day-to-day basis with creative development staff in marketing discipline, and thus inspire demo/brand/show based creative concepts prior to production of marketing promotional concepts
Sr. Manager, Consumer Insights Research
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

creating distribution plans for the Weekly magazine titles
Regional Distribution Manager 119450BR
Time Inc
NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

producing breaking news and feature pieces with an innovative and distinctive approach
Producer - NIGHTLINE 258407
Disney ABC Television Group
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

managing the editorial process, line producing, and generating new ideas for the future
Senior Producer - NIGHTLINE 258378
Disney ABC Television Group
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

primary responsibility will be to oversee all aspects of the CBS College Sports Network Campus Rep program
Marketing Manager 5770BR
CBS College Sports Network
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

liaison between client partners and the internal ad agency, collaborating with both to make sure projects are strategically on target and meet the communications needs of the client partners
Account Director 6131BR
Showtime Networks
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

all planning, directing, and executing of sales projects on both a local and national level, in order to meet and/or exceed established sales goals within approved budgets
Vice President of Sales 1244462
NBC Universal
Burbank CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

developing strategy for ISM as well as overseeing the development and implementation of integrated ad sales marketing programs across all platforms
Vice President, Integrated Sales Marketing 1244941
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

write copy in short and long form for marketing ad campaigns, print collateral and internal materials/communications
Senior Copywriter, Oxygen 1243825
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

day-to-day management and completion of qualitative and quantitative research studies for NBC Universal Strategic Insights and Innovations group
Research Manager, Strategic Insights & Innovation 1243869
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

creating promos and campaigns and collaborating with the Creative Director on overall needs for the network
Senior Writer/Producer- Syfy 1243908
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

assist a Marketing Director and will help to market and increase sales in each of the NBC Universal dayparts
Marketing Manager, Network Branded Entertainment 1244402
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

assisting segment producers with locating, viewing, and editing videotape for broadcast
Associate Producer 1242883
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

responsible for all financial aspects of the $100MM+ S,G&A budget
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis 1243132
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

responsible for the social media and other digital promotion of CNN's editorial output
Social Media Manager CNN International EMEA 119001BR
Turner Broadcasting
London England
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

coordinates with members of the production and technical staffs to create informative and entertaining sports news programs
Producer I 258313
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

directs live television productions from the control room by "calling the shots" to the production crew, technical crew and anchors involved
Director I 258309
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

directs live television productions from the control room by "calling the shots" to the production crew, technical crew and anchors involved
Director I 258308
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

developing, implementing and delivering on sourcing strategies to build pipelines of diverse candidates for key skill sets and open positions
Senior Recruiter 258463
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

support the day-to-day operations, project management and network analysis for NBC Universal
Network Specialist 1243771
NBC Universal
Englewood Cliffs NJ
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

creating the information architecture and interaction design for transactional, informational, and marketing website
Information Architect/UX Designer 7604
Razorfish
Philadelphia PA
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7604/job

delivering Sales revenue and for developing new advertisers for our station's multi-platform properties
Account Executive Business Development 1244429
NBC Universal
Washington DC
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

oversee promo projects and campaigns from conception through execution
Writer/Producer Promotions
MTV Networks
Nashville TN
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/ /

manage and implement marketing strategies to maximize property value among consumers, advertisers and cable operators
Director, Sports Marketing 119543BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

financial responsibility over all revenue and expenses related to the business (P&L responsibility)
Sr. Director, Business Operations, Golf.com 119542BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

coordinating multiple projects across multiple groups
Project Manager 119505BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

managing and executing specific aspects/work streams with strategic consulting projects and web development efforts
Manager Strategy
Organic
Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4345

responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Manager, Engagement Management
Organic
Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4346

leads and directs the development and execution of all creative strategies
Creative Director
Organic
Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4163

serve as the key client contact and own short-term and long-term client service relationship and mobile marketing/advertising strategy for multiple accounts within the Consumer Brands, Agency and/or Wireless Carriers verticals
Account Manager, Marketer
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/contact/careers

serve as the key client contact and own short-term and long-term client service relationship and mobile marketing/advertising strategy for multiple Radio/Broadcast accounts
Sr. Account Manager - Publisher (Radio)
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/contact/careers

drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing and advertising programs
Direct Sales - Head of Agency/Consumer Brands Vertical
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/contact/careers

drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing and advertising programs
Direct Sales- Director, Mobile Sales, Marketer
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/contact/careers

developing and managing all aspects of consulting required to successfully market Global Solutions in and outside of the agency
Solutions Director 7594
Razorfish
Chicago IL
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7594/job

creating the information architecture and interaction design for transactional, informational, and marketing website
Information Architect 7596
Razorfish
Chicago IL
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7596/job

high level of collaboration with multiple content strategists, IAs, designers, etc.
Senior Content Strategist 7598
Razorfish
Austin TX
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7598/job

day to day management of display and video ad campaigns
Campaign Manager 342
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

company's authoritative, day-to-day voice and liaison with the world outside Hulu headquarters
Communications Leader 455
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

drive and support business development efforts to distribute the Hulu Plus product across various platforms and devices
Manager, Business Development Content Distribution (Hulu Plus) 476
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

managing and coordinating Hulu's end-to-end Ad Operations processes with a singular goal of building a first class customer focused Operations team
Senior Ad Operations Leader 458
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

co-managing community managers and user moderators
Senior Manager, Social Media 1245043
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ /

lead Recruitment team and key stakeholders in implementing innovative, competitive, cost-effective strategies for recruiting and selecting diverse, high-quality talent
Manager Recruitment 258373
Walt Disney Studios
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

manage and execute email marketing campaigns and programs for Disney.com
Marketing Campaign Analyst 258507
DIMG
North Hollywood CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

represent the equine and exotics group of websites as an Internet marketing expert and sales manager
Internet Sales and Marketing Manager 0735
BowTie Inc
Irvine CA
http://www.bowtieinc.com/bowtieinc/jobdetail.aspx?jobid=629

producing aesthetically pleasing and well laid out pages with proper SEO
Internet Content Specialist 0734
BowTie Inc
Irvine CA
http://www.bowtieinc.com/bowtieinc/jobdetail.aspx?jobid=624

responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Director, Delivery Management
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4065

responsible for the creation and maintenance of a dynamic and healthy client relationship
Executive Director, Engagement Management
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4216

responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Director, Delivery Management
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4296

act as a liaison between creative/development, sales, and marketing in managing projects for the Creative Services team
Project Manager, Creative Services 4946BR
CBS Interactive
San Francisco CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

continually deliver a fantastic user experience and to develop and improve our new and existing games
Executive Producer 258240
DIMG
Palo Alto CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

work with company leadership to establish and maintain the vision, scope, schedule, budget and resource plan for social game titles
Senior Producer, Social Gaming 258239
DIMG
Palo Alto CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

develop financial models and templates for evaluating deals
Business Analyst 258233
DIMG
Palo Alto CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

create, lead, manage, and grow a new marketing and advertising solutions (MAS) function, which will develop client programs that are sold by the sales force
Director of Marketing and Advertising Solutions
RealAge.com
San Diego CA
http://www.realage.com/careers

TWO CASTING CALLS

Casting Call: Sean De Simone Casting and QVC are seeking new hosts to join the shopping network's current on-air team based at the network's suburban Philadelphia studios. Prospective hosts should have a background in television, internet broadcasts, radio, trade shows or live events. Ideal candidates must be energetic, intelligent and enthusiastic with a natural curiosity and have a passion and drive for sales in addition to being a quick thinker and good listener. Hosts should be friendly, credible, entertaining, sincere and sophisticated with a sense of style and fashion. Interested applicants should email a letter along with a recent headshot and any links to reels or hosting work to QVChostcasting@gmail.com  Please also note your current location in the subject line.



Casting Call: A major cable network is casting for a new competition show America's Next It Girl, searching for the next Khloe Kardashian or Paris Hilton. Producers are looking for beautiful, sophisticated, confident women with big personalities and even bigger ambitions. If you are super-popular and have the fabulous lifestyle that gets you noticed; every charity wants you at their event; and you have high standards and people aspire to be you, consider applying. Send your name, age, photos (full length and close up) and contact info to castingitgirls@gmail.com  and also offer reasons why you deserve to win the title. For more information, call 323-389-5125.

casting call - reality tv

Twentieth Television said MySpace Karaoke is teaming with Don't Forget the Lyrics! as the musical game show launches in syndication on VH1 this fall. MySpace will be the official music platform and casting partner for the show. Interested contestants can audition for the show through the MySpace Don't Forget the Lyrics! community page at www.myspace.com/dontforgetthelyrics 

MySpace Karaoke will also be the official music engine that selects the music for the game show.

Casting Call: Reality for Entertainment Types

A new competition series showcasing a top Hollywood entertainment career coach is looking for skilled professionals in the entertainment industry who are interested in upping their roster of contacts and jobs. The show seeks five outgoing and ambitious candidates who are either directors or below-the-line crew members. Candidates must live in Los Angeles and be available from August 26 to 29. Interested applicants can send an email to: casting@TheGreenlightCoach.com and include name, age, contact numbers, recent photo, classification(s) and why you would be great on the show.

Casting Call: LOGO

Logo is casting for matchmakers and dating experts to appear on a new matchmaking series. The series is looking for a fun, trendy, outgoing and outspoken gay man from the New York City area who considers himself an expert in dating. Open casting calls will be held this Thursday and Friday. Requirements for the position include: must be between 25 and 40 years old; must be outgoing and fun with a witty sense of humor; have strong opinions about fashion and style, matchmaking and dating and relationship protocols; and must be local to the NYC area. Send an email right away to Wings.INC@hotmail.com and include a recent photo, email contact, phone numbers and where you currently live. Also explain why you would be perfect for the show in 50 words or less and include your top three dating "don'ts."

Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Public Broadcasting Service Announce Diversity and Innovation Fund

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Public Broadcasting Service have announced the first Request for Proposals from their Diversity and Innovation Fund. The fund seeks proposals to provide the National Programming Service with a new, weekly, primetime series that will expand viewership and usage and reach an adult audience on-air and online that reflects the diversity of the 40-to-64-year-old demographic.

Specifically, the DI Fund seeks to diversify the NPS by attracting more racially and ethnically diverse viewers and Web visitors within the target demographic; expand the current NPS audience through the increased use of content created by a diverse group of producers and through the effective use of new and emerging technologies; leverage the talent and creativity of executive producers and producers from minority and underserved communities; build capacity for the public media system from within those communities; and encourage innovation in the planning, production, and distribution of public media content.

The content should be conceived and budgeted with multiple-platform use (broadcast, VOD, Internet, mobile, DVD, etc.) in mind from the outset.

The RFP encourages proposals for a variety of popular genres, including science, history, travel, natural history, and exploration. This RFP is not seeking children's, drama, or news and public affairs content, as these subject areas are being addressed via other initiatives and/or existing properties.

Applicants are invited to submit proposals for a series of ten episodes that can be produced for $375,000 per hour (or less), with attendant rights that allow for the efficient use of the content on all distribution platforms. The intent is to "pilot" several projects. One or more will then be selected for series production.

PBS will begin accepting proposals on July 26, 2010. Visit the PBS Web site for complete program information and application procedures - click on title above.



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wga west upcoming events

WRITERS ON GENRE


Thursdays, 7/8-7/29, 7:30 p.m. - WGAW 2nd Floor.
(800) 838-3006 

Writers talk about genre:

Horror (7/8)
Drama and True Stories (7/15)
Sci-Fi & Fantasy (7/22)
Comedy/Romantic Comedy (7/29)

Speakers include Mark Fergus, Scott Frank, Andrea Berloff, Scott Kosar, Adam Mazer, Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard, Nicholas Meyer, David Hayter, Dan Petrie, Jr., Gavin Scott, Nicholas Stoller, Wesley Strick, Kurt Wimmer and more.

$20

WRITING FOR TELEVISION 2010: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Saturday, 7/31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. - WGAW 2nd Floor.
(800) 838-3006 
 
An all-day seminar devoted to writing for television in a changing world. Speakers will include writers, agents, and executives. Includes light breakfast, lunch, and evening wine & cheese mixer.
 
$150.
 
Info & tickets -- click on title above.

upcoming july deadlines

DEADLINES


July 10

The Rencontres Internationales, which will take place in Paris from November 25 to December 4, is calling for entries from artists and organizations working in film, video, and multimedia. The event aims to reflect the convergences of artistic practices between new cinema and contemporary art, and explore emerging media art practices and their critical purposes. Projects selected will be on view during the similar programs that will take place in Madrid in April 2011 and in Berlin in July 2011. Artists and filmmakers of all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

July 12

Cinereach’s Reach Film Fellowship is a specialized program for early-career filmmakers who create artful, socially relevant short films of five to 15 minutes long. Four filmmakers are selected every year to receive a $5,000 grant, production support, seven months of mentorship, career advising, and industry exposure as they progress through the production and postproduction processes and prepare for festival submission and distribution. Applicants must have completed at least one short film and live in or near New York City during the course of the Fellowship cycle. More information and application forms can be found by clicking the title above.

July 15

The Experimental Television Center is now accepting applications for residencies between September 2010 and January 2011. The Residency supports contemporary electronic media art projects by offering recipients a studio workshop with access to an image processing system, intensive individualized instruction, and time for exploration and creative growth. Artists have an opportunity to study the processes and techniques of analog and digital imaging and then use the system independently to create new work. Participating artists have complete aesthetic and technical control over all aspects of production. To find out more about the Center’s equipment and to see application guidelines, click title.

July 15

The Times Square Alliance seeks letters of interest from arts organizations and artists across disciplines to present contemporary art projects and art events in public spaces in and around Times Square. In a one-page letter, applicants can propose a single project or series for anytime from September 2010 to December 2012. Artists and arts organizations are encouraged to propose projects that address the nature and history of Times Square. Projects should be able to have an impact in a space defined by dynamic activity and continuous, competing visual stimuli. Proposal letters should not exceed 500 words and applications should include organization history or artist résumé plus five images of relevant past work. Applicants with accepted proposals will be invited to enter a dialogue with the Times Square Alliance. For submission guidelines, click title above.

July 15

The Bard Fiction Prize is awarded to an emerging writer who is an American citizen, 39-years-old or younger at the time of application. In addition to a $30,000 monetary award, the winner receives an appointment as writer-in-residence at Bard College for one semester, without the expectation that he or she teach traditional courses. The recipient is asked to give at least one public lecture and meet informally with students. To apply, candidates should write a cover letter explaining the project they plan to work on while at Bard and submit a CV, along with three copies of the published book they feel best represents their work. No manuscripts will be accepted. For more information, click on above title.

July 22

The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) is now accepting applications for its Swing Space residency program which provides studio space at LMCC’s Arts Center on Governors Island, and rehearsal space at The Vaults at 14 Wall Street. Studio space residencies will take place in five-month sessions between March and December 2011. Rehearsal space residencies will last six months, occurring November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2011. An information session will take place July 8 at The Vaults at 14 Wall Street. LMCC staff will review the application guidelines and project categories, and answer questions about the selection and placement process. For more information on the application process or the information sessions, click on title above.

Reality Casting Calls

Casting Call: CMT is casting immediately for ordinary people to appear on the network's upcoming show Your Chance to Dance. Regular people will be trained by top choreographers to perform a tribute to a popular music video and each episode will feature five groups performing routines in front of a live audience. The audience will vote for their favorite group with the winner receiving $10,000. For more information about the show and how to become a contestant, send an email right away to FunNewShow@gmail.com


Casting Call: Non-fiction entertainment production company, Mike Mathis Productions is casting in the Los Angeles area for a new show on a major cable network about stepfamilies under the title, The Stepfamily Project. The show is looking for teens between the ages of 14 and 19 who are about to become part of a blended family living together. The show wants to document your story. Is your mom or dad about to get or just recently got married? Are you used to having things your way and won't be able to deal? Are you and your step siblings the same age and you compete over everything? Moving to a new school? Sharing a room with step siblings? The show would be told from your perspective and armed with a flip-cam you will document the fun, the annoying and dramatic events that are going on in your new life dealing with stepfamily members. To be considered, send photos of yourself and an email describing your story, your personality, your issues and your family situation to Stepfamilycasting@mikemathisprods.com  Only those living in or around the L.A. area will be considered.

Casting Call: WE tv and Essence magazine are partnering for a second year in a row to present exclusive offerings around WE tv's on-air bridal programming at the annual Essence Music Festival in New Orleans this Friday through Sunday. Also this weekend, at the WE tv hospitality lounge, the network will host on-site casting calls sponsored by Cox Communications for its original series Bridezillas and My Fair Wedding with David Tutera. The Bridezillas casting call happens this Friday and Saturday from 1-4p while the My Fair Wedding casting call, with David Tutera in attendance to meet prospective show candidates, will be this Sunday from 1-4p. Any pre-registered Cox customers will receive VIP access to the auditions.

fox diversity is due today

if you're submitting your original pilot to fox for consideration by the diversity program, today is the day. get yourself to the post office pronto!

for more info, click the title.

storyboard tv

Storyboard TV, an online community of scriptwriters, producers, and tv enthusiasts, has launched its website with a script competition awarding $5,000 to the writer with the best pilot for a television drama. Submissions will be accepted through March 31, 2010. Please visit www.storyboardtv.com to enter.

At storyboardtv.com, writers can share scripts for original shows with their potential audience members, while soliciting feedback and gauging enthusiasm for their story. Membership to Storyboard TV is free and open to all, and all members will be able to read, critique, and vote on their favorite pilots.

Storyboard TV believes in the power of the television drama to document, enhance, and transform people's lives. Established in 2009, Storyboard TV endeavors to cultivate new writers and TV scripts, to nurture the connection between the scriptwriter and the fan, and to shepherd new television drama into production during the Internet age.

attention tv writers

LEGAL NOTICE

If you are age 40 or over and wrote or were interested in writing for television, a proposed settlement may affect your rights.

Seventeen television networks and studios and seven talent agencies have agreed, subject to Court approval, to settle age discrimination allegations in connection with the hiring and representation of television writers age 40 or over, in nineteen separate class action lawsuits, for a collective payment of $70,000,000 Insurance carriers are paying approximately two-thirds of the settlement amount. If you qualify, you may send in a claim form to get benefits and may comment on or object to the settlement. If you do not want to be part of the settlement, you can exclude yourself.

Who's Included?

The settlement defines two classes (a) persons age 40 or over who have previously written for television, and (b) other persons age 40 or over who have been interested in writing for television. There are various qualifications and exclusions. If you believe that you may be a settlement class member, you can get more information, including a detailed notice, at the websites or telephone numbers below.

What's This About?

The separate lawsuits all claim that the networks, studios and talent agencies discriminate on the basis of age in their employment and representation decisions. The defendants (including ABC, APA, Carsey-Werner, CBS, Columbia TriStar Television, Inc., DW SKG TV LLC, formerly known as DreamWorks SKG TV LLC, Fox, NBC Universal, Paradigm, Shapiro-Lichtman, Sony Pictures Television Inc., Spelling Television, The Gersh Agency, The Endeavor Agency, The WB Television Network, Touchstone Television, TriStar Television, Inc., Twentieth Century Fox, UPN, UTA, Warner Bros. Television, William Morris Agency, and William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC) deny that they discriminate, but believe it makes sense to end the litigation, which has been pending since 2000. The Court did not decide which side was right.

What does the Settlement Provide?

Of the $70 million settlement, the lawyers representing Plaintiffs and the Settlement Class (Class Counsel) estimate that about $43 million will be used to pay awards to Settlement Class Members, pay taxes on those awards, fund activities beneficial to the Settlement Class Members, and fund certain reserves required under the Settlement. One-third of the Settlement will be used to pay Class Counsel's court-approved contingent fee award. The remaining 6.7% will be used to pay and reimburse expenses related to litigation of the claims and notice and administration of this Settlement. Part of that expense portion will be contributed to fund programs for Settlement Class Members.

The share of the fund that each eligible claimant receives will be based on a formula that, once devised, will be submitted to the Court for approval. It will consider many factors, including your income from and qualifications for television writing.

How do you Ask for a Payment?

To qualify for a payment, you must submit a claim form. Call or visit a website below to get one. Claim forms are due by April 13, 2010.

What are your Other Options?

If you stay in the class, you may comment on the settlement by April 14, 2010. To preserve your right to sue any of the defendants yourself for past alleged age discrimination, you must exclude yourself by April 8, 2010. If you exclude yourself, you can

t get money from the settlement. The detailed notice explains how to exclude yourself or comment. If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment, but you will still give up any right you may have to sue defendants or their affiliates and certain others about alleged age discrimination that occurred prior to January 22, 2010.

The Court will hold a hearing in these cases, which is currently scheduled for May 5, 2010, (but which may be rescheduled) to consider whether to finally approve the settlement and the request for attorneys fees and costs. You may ask to speak at the hearing.

Can I consult with Class Counsel?

Yes. To consult with Class Counsel (led by Paul Sprenger of Washington DC), at no charge, contact them at the number or website below, or email them at questions@TVWritersCounsel.com. All communications with Class Counsel are confidential and privileged.

Claims Administrator: www.TVWritersSettlementAdmin.com 1-888-730-7198
Class Counsel: www.TVWritersCounsel.com 1-877-518-7090

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Home Box Office and Directors Guild of America Invite Applications for Television Directing Fellowship

Fellows will have the opportunity to observe, consult, and be mentored by select directors of an HBO series and will be paid approximately $50,000 for up to one year for their work....

Posted on January 27, 2010
Deadline: March 10, 2010

Casting Call

TV Land is hosting an open casting call December 12 in New York City for the third season of original competition series She's Got The Look. Women aged 35+ are encouraged to attend the casting call held at Hotel Pennsylvania (Gold Ballroom) from 11a-4p (line-up begins at 10a). Candidates must bring a photo ID to the audition and those approved to the next round must also be available for call-back interviews on December 13. Information about the show can be found at www.TVLandPrime.com . For more information about the casting call, please contact Mitchell Squires at mitchell.squires@tvland.com or Kelly Kearns at kelly.kearns@tvland.com.

Become an Elf!

Getting into the holiday spirit, ABC Family is hosting a World Record Elf Party where the network will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Santa's elves in a single location (excluding the North Pole, of course). The event will take place on December 7 from 12-2p at New York's The Pond at Bryant Park. ABC Family will also promote their annual 25 Days of Christmas programming event and its new original holiday movie Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe starring Jenny McCarthy and Dean McDermott, who will both be present to help corral more than 250 elves to set the world record. New Yorkers, adults and kids alike, who wish to participate can show up and don an official elf costume approved by Guinness World Records and handed out by the network. Prizes will also be part of the occasion. Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe premieres December 13 at 8p on ABC Family.

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ION Television is partnering with the New York Television Festival (NYTVF) on a screenplay writing contest dubbed Act I: The ION Television Movie Contest. Dramatic screenwriters will have the chance to win a development deal for a TV movie on ION Television with their original drama script.

To enter the contest, writers must submit a movie treatment (5-10 pages) and the first act of their screenplay (20 to 40 pages). The deadline for entry is November 30, 2009. Visit www.nytvf.com and www.iontelevision.com for more information.

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WRIT/PROD ON AIR PROMOS/truTV/NYC: 3+yrs writ/prod exp. OnAirPromos/TV/Adv, Strng concept & writing abilities, Edit A+, Knwldge of truTV brand EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply online via www.turnerjobs.com Req#114319 (10/6)

Casting Call

FOX's unscripted series Hell's Kitchen featuring celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay is searching for chefs to appear in the show's eighth season. Chefs who are at least 21 years of age, who are outspoken, competitive and can take the heat dished out by Chef Ramsay are encouraged to apply.

Send an email to HELLSKITCHEN8@GMAIL.COM and include name, occupation, a recent photo and where you live. Additionally, describe your personality and culinary experience and why you would want to appear on Hell's Kitchen and what American TV viewers will likely say about you if you were on TV.

WRITING YOUR RELIGION

WHAT IT IS: A six-week workshop that uses writing exercises and class discussion to help you explore, define, and most importantly write about religion and/or spirituality. The emphasis is on tolerance, support, and intellectual inquiry. The goal is to help you create a particular piece.

WHAT IT IS NOT: An attempt to indoctrinate or proselytize for any particular religion (or religion at all, for that matter).

WHO IT IS FOR: Writers of any genre, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, film, and TV. Writers looking to delve into their own faith (or lack thereof). Writers looking to create or finish a piece with a religious theme.

THE DETAILS: Wednesday evenings, 10/7 to 11/11, 7-9pm, at the Brewery in downtown L.A. Cost: $350. For more information call Gordon at 917-513-9009 or write to writingyourreligion@gmail.com

ABOUT THE TEACHER: Gordon Haber's fiction, criticism, and journalism has appeared in The Forward, Killing the Buddha, Zeek, the Nebraska Review, and Heeb Magazine. Gordon has taught writing at Columbia University, LaGuardia College, and NYU. In addition to an MFA from Columbia University, his awards include a Fulbright Fellowship, a Pushcart Nomination, and a residency at the MacDowell Colony.

Job Postings TV

JOB OPENING: CNBC RESEARCH ANALYST/NBCU/NJ: Provide reporting and strategic insights for CNBC's digital media & television properties. BA &1 yr web analytics, media/ad/marketing research req. www.nbcjobs.com , job#1062313 (8/27)

JOB OPENING: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/NYC: Cable network seeks experienced AP. Must have background in writing and producing promos and other video materials for on-air promotions. Reel required. tvpromosdept@gmail.com (8/26)

JOB OPENING: DVLPMNT EXEC/NY: Est'd prod. Co. seeks creative, workaholic, self-starter to oversee reality & non-fiction dvlpmnt. Solid ind contacts, exceptional ideas & exp selling to ntwrks a must. Res/Cvr Ltr: info@twocatstv.com (8/25)

JOB OPENING: SHOW PRODUCER/NAHB Prods. Group (DC): Seeking EXPERIENCED Producer/Director for reality/docu-drama crime series for major cable network. Strong field exp. is a must. Apply at: TV@NAHB.com or visit www.NAHBProds.com (8/21)