[Sfbay-video] Fwd: Videojournalist Trainers Wanted for International Work

Wed Jun 15 12:06:00 PDT 2005

>From: "david grace" <dpgrace at hotmail.com>
>To: ecr at lists.indymedia.org
>Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 18:36:07 +0000
>
>Hi All,
>
>I found this on the CraigsList and thought it 
>might be worth passing on. They are looking for 
>videographers but alternative media activists 
>are appropriate.
>
>My Best,
>David Grace
>
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>NCO to send someone right around the world and 
>have them locked up indefinitely but it takes 
>the signature of the secretary of defense to let 
>them go."
>--Torin Nelson, Private Intelligence Contractor
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>http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/tfr/77240398.html
>
>Videojournalist Trainers Wanted for International Work
>Reply to: vj.ag at azmedia.de
>Date: 2005-06-06, 8:00AM PDT
>
>
>WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE'RE DOING:
>I’m an US-American TV Producer and Video 
>Journalist working for AZ Media, a German media 
>company based in Cologne. AZ Media is an 
>award-winning and leading television production 
>company in Germany and concentrates on 
>documentary and information television. Our 
>production experience includes reporting from 
>crisis zones, such as Afghanistan and former 
>Soviet Republics.
>
>AZ Media has developed a comprehensive broadcast 
>services division. This division brings 
>technical expertise and videojournalism to 
>developing regions and nations. We build 
>digital, efficient broadcast services to run at 
>low cost, and we train local people to be 
>effective technicians and journalists.
>
>Through our emphasis on videojournalism, we 
>train individuals to shoot with a small video 
>camera, record sound, conduct interviews, edit 
>with a simple computer edit system, and tell 
>focused stories. In other words, we show people 
>(with varying degrees of VJ experience) how to 
>be a one man-VJ band.
>
>We find that this method of newsgathering 
>empowers local people to participate effectively 
>in their communities, and that videojournalism 
>produces authentic results.
>
>THE VJ TRAININGS
>AZ Media is currently organizing VJ trainings 
>and projects in locations as varied as as Yemen, 
>Kazakhstan, Rwanda and Romania. Our trainings 
>last anywhere from 1-4 weeks, involving 2-5 VJ 
>trainers who are experienced with journalism, 
>shooting with mini-DV cameras and editing with 
>non-linear systems such as Avid, Final Cut Pro 
>or Pinnacle.
>
>We can assist you with getting the proper Visas 
>and working papers. However, you would be 
>working freelance, so travel and health 
>insurance, and appropriate medical preparation, 
>would be up to you.
>
>WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
>We're in the process of collecting more resumes 
>of USA-freelance TV producers and 
>videojournalists who would like to join AZ Media 
>on these VJ trainings.
>
>We're looking for trainers who have a positive 
>attitude, love shooting and editing, are 
>confident working with videojournalism and are 
>patient teachers. Our trainers should have an 
>appreciation for travelling and getting to know 
>the world outside of the US.
>
>While trainings will be conducted in the English 
>language, if you speak more than 1 language, or 
>have an interest in learning foreign languages, 
>that is a plus. Our clients are mostly NGO's and 
>emerging television networks. They will 
>certainly appreciate USA-trainers who are 
>friendly, open and receptive to understanding 
>foreign cultures, and sensitive to cultural 
>differences and language barriers.
>
>The most important aspect of our trainings is 
>that the journalists and people taking part 
>enjoy themselves. Along with teaching technical 
>and professional skills, VJ trainers should be 
>prepared for social interaction with the clients 
>and the trainees, i.e. a welcome and farewell 
>dinner, etc.
>
>If you are interested in becoming an AZ Media VJ 
>Trainer, please send or fax me your current 
>resume and credits. Here is my contact 
>information:
>
>
>Ms. Karin Thayer
>AZ MEDIA, AG
>Aachener Strasse 1051
>50858 Koeln
>Germany
>
>vj.ag at azmedia.de
>www.azmedia.de
>Office Fax: 01149 221 888 1220
>
>
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