Beyond Productions are looking for an experienced story and people researcher, preferably with a journalistic background, to work on a social anthropology documentary series for National Geographic in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Reporting to the Executive Producer and Series Producer, you will be responsible for:
• Identifying potential stories or story aspects.
• Finding and developing difficult characters with sensitive stories. - Thoroughly investigating background facts.
• Organising filming of key characters and locations.
• Writing clear briefs and treatments to deadlines

To be able to do all the above, you will need;

At least 2 years relevant research experience in long-form documentaries (this is not reality television).
• Journalistic background also considered.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A willingness to leave the internet and get on the phone in search of contacts.

• A proactive, enthusiastic and determined approach. - Be flexible in working across different time zones.

• The ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines.
A sense of humour.

Apply immediately by sending your CV and a covering letter to jobs@beyond.com.au.

Position available: Now
Applications Close: Friday 4th May 2012

Note: Only successful candidates chosen for the interview stage will be contacted.

"INTERVENTION" is currently seeking Production Coordinators. This is an on-going position that preps in Los Angeles and travels throughout the US and Canada. Candidates must have both travel preparation and on-set experience. Knowledge of PC, production reports, grip, lighting, and camera equipment is a must. Candidates must be able to work in demanding situations with sensitive subject material.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Carl Swanson
Production Manager
INTERVENTION
cswanson@grbtv.com

VISITING PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: A one-year appointment as Visiting Professor in Electronic Media is available starting August 2012. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load (12 credit hours per semester) of classes in the Electronic Media program. Teaching responsibilities include at least two courses in the following areas: introductory video production, advanced video production, and/or multimedia production; and at least one course in the following areas: electronic media criticism, documentary theory, and/or scriptwriting.

QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate or MFA in Mass Communication or a related field required. ABDs in Mass Communication or a related field with evidence of degree completion by August 2012 will be considered. Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in college/university level teaching required, and a scholarly publication and/or creative achievement record desired.
COMPENSATION: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. UNI provides an excellent fringe benefits package including TIAA-CREF and IPERS retirement plans, and group life, disability, medical and dental insurance.

APPLICATION: Send a letter of application (including a description of areas of academic expertise); vita (including a complete record of past employment and experience); evidence of teaching effectiveness (including copies of official student evaluation summaries); examples of creative work (DVD or online portfolios accepted); and the names and contact information of at least three references to:

Donna Uhlenhopp
Attn: Electronic Media Search Committee
Department of Communication Studies
University of Northern Iowa
326 Lang Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0139
Phone: (319) 273-6118
Fax: (319) 273-7356

Electronic applications may be sent to donna.uhlenhopp@uni.edu.

Applications received by April 4, 2012 will be given full consideration. The Department of Communication Studies encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities, and veterans. Pre-employment background checks are required.

DEPARTMENT: The Department of Communication Studies is comprised of a well-supported set of curricula, programs, and activities employing more than 30 full-time faculty and staff. The department has about 50 graduate students and about 600 undergraduate students in department majors. The university community is served by the department’s basic course and co-curricular offerings. Undergraduate majors offered include Electronic Media, Communication, Speech Communication/Theatre Education, Political Communication and Public Relations in addition to various minors such as Journalism and Leadership. A vibrant Master’s Program offers Communication Education, Communication, Mass Communication, Organizational Communication (& Human Resources), Performance Studies, and Public Relations. The department also provides or supports several co-curricular and extra-curricular programs which include Performance Studies, which produces four major productions each year; Society of Professional Journalists; Public Relations Student Society of America and its sister service organization—PRide; Cedar River Productions, a student organization that produces video for campus, government, and non-profit groups; Communication Student Associations (both undergrad and grad); and ties to the student radio station and student newspaper.
UNIVERSITY: The University of Northern Iowa provides a high quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs.
One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards. U.S. News and World Report ranked UNI in the top three among Midwest public universities for the past 16 years.
The university’s size -- just more than 13,100 students -- allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices of a large university, while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a compact, park-like campus. With more than 40 major buildings on 940 acres, the campus can still be crossed in an easy 15-minute walk.
Experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student teaching, international study programs, community service and cooperative education create a classroom connection with real-world experience. A rigorous liberal arts curriculum equips students with a broad understanding and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information throughout life.
Activities on campus are plentiful for both students and the community. The university offers a full calendar of fine- and performing-arts events offered by music and theatre students, many of which take place in the acoustically outstanding Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts as part of its artist series. Panther athletics sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports, 7 men's programs and 10 women's programs.
COMMUNITY: UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities. It was named a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 165,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago.

The University is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.

UNI is a smoke-free campus.

Looking for a feature length documentary editor who is fluent in English and Greek w/ a great sense of humor. Must be proficient in Final Cut Pro. The movie is in both Greek and English – knowledge of these languages is preferred. Please contact: Alexia@smartexposure.com

Starting ASAP, editor for feature doc Kickstarter teaser. Minimal pay for teaser, deferred until successful funding. Editor will be first in line for editing the feature doc. For teaser we will be working from about 30 minutes of selects taken from 80 hours of footage, plus stills. Please email link to reels. Must love dogs (the film is about one).

Brian Beker
brian@alittleacorn.com

“Intervention” is seeking passionate documentarians with strong story-telling abilities. This is an on-going field-only position that preps 3 weeks in LA and shoots throughout the US and Canada the 4th week of the month. Candidates must have ample field experience as either a director or field producer. Experience with verite, interviewing, shooting and working with sensitive situations is a must.

“Intervention” is the 2009 Emmy-Award winner for Outstanding Reality Program and profiles addicts and alcoholics as they struggle with their addiction. For more information, see:
http://www.aetv.com/intervention/index.jsp

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Sarah Skibitzke
Supervising Producer, INTERVENTION
sskibitzke@grbtv.com

We are in search of an editor that can edit short documentaries that will look similar to this
http://www.influencersfilm.com/#/Film
We create short 2-3 min documentaries and are in need of an editor that does not need to be micromanaged and has the creativity and technical skills and passion to get the job done. Please submit your resume, a sample and your rates for editing if its daily or project based thank you!
AK@DOCUINC.COM

Slowly I Turned Productions is currently looking for a Winter Intern to work on our feature length documentary. The position is a great opportunity for anyone interested in working in documentary film and/or has an interest in comedy.

The position would be 2-3 days/week for 3-4 months. You'll gain both production and post-production experience while working directly with producers who have experience working on projects for MTV, ESPN, BBC, and PBS. Duties include research, transcription, and various administrative duties.

Compensation will include a daily stipend and college credit.

If you're interested in applying, please send your resume, cover letter and a list of your top 5 favorite films to sbencin@gmail.com.

The International Wildlife Film Festival & Montana CINE International Film Festival, two annual film festivals of the International Wildife Media Center, Missoula, Montana, seeks an Assistant Festivals Coordinator to begin in January 2012. Full position description at www.wildlifefilms.org under Employment link.
The individual hired as the Assistant Coordinator will become Festival Coordinator after May 2012 when the current Coordinator leaves the organization. A background in film, television, media, wildlife, environment helpful. Technical savvy a must. Great organization and communications skills required.

This position is half time=plus, moving to 3/4 time after May. Around the two annual film festivals in May and October, the position does require a more than 40 hour work week.

Missoula, Montana is a media center of the west and if you love the outdoors, nature or great film, this is the place to be.

For information, please contact Executive Director, iwff@wildlifefilms.org or visit www.wildlifefilms.org

Ashland, Oregon

The Ashland Independent Film Festival seeks a dynamic, effective, experienced, full-time Executive Director to lead the nonprofit organization into its second decade of presenting the highest quality independent film in line with our mission of “celebrating the diversity of human experience through the art of independent film—enriching, educating and inspiring audiences of all ages.”

The AIFF is a widely recognized and highly regarded festival screening some 80-plus independently made documentaries, features, shorts and family programs each year in early April (see http://www.ashlandfilm.org/), as well as year-round programming. Operating with an annual budget of about $400,000 (plus equivalent in-kind contributions), we maintain an organizational structure comprising six year-round and nine seasonal staff supported by more than 300 volunteers from Ashland and neighboring Southern Oregon communities, with support and guidance from an active and engaged 11-member Board of Directors and 25-member Advisory Council.

AIFF is part of a strong arts community in sunny southern Oregon that includes the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival and other performing arts organizations; Southern Oregon University; surrounding mountains, vineyards and wineries; and some of the finest art galleries between San Francisco and Portland. Ashland and SOU combine to create one of the best college towns in America, according to Outside magazine; and recreational opportunities abound, with hiking, biking, golf, river rafting, fishing, tennis, and skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Ashland.

We are dedicated to bringing the best independent films to our audiences while supporting filmmakers and their craft. Many filmmakers accompany their films and engage with audiences in post-screening Q&A sessions, panel discussions, special receptions and an always sold-out awards ceremony. MovieMaker magazine named the AIFF one of the “25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” and the International Film Festival Summit gave our Programming Director its award for “best programmer for a regional festival.” The National Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has twice awarded the AIFF with grants.

Building on our 10-year record, and supported by a strategic plan created with wide input from the Board, staff and Advisory Council, we expect the new ED to have the vision that will take the AIFF to even greater heights. His or her responsibilities include:

• Having an understanding of and passion for AIFF’s mission and its commitment to the community
• Providing vibrant leadership with a clear vision for the organization
• Maintaining relationships with major donors and business sponsors while leading AIFF development efforts through continuing and enhancing a multifaceted fundraising strategy that also includes memberships, grant-writing, ticket sales and fundraising events to meet budgeted goals
• Ensuring the highest level of artistic content and presentation at the annual festival and other events
• Directing staff in programs and operational management
• Fostering positive, productive relationships and teamwork among staff and volunteers
• Ensuring sound financial planning and fiscal management
• Guiding the AIFF’s public relations

The successful candidate will have the energy, enthusiasm and passion needed to be an effective ED, and will bring to the AIFF the following experiences and qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in a nonprofit organization, preferably in the arts
• Three or more years of organizational management experience
• Demonstrated strong organizational leadership to maximize existing strategies and develop new directions when necessary
• Commitment to developing diverse audiences
• Experience with financial management in a small- to medium-sized nonprofit organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
• Demonstrated ability to work with a governing board
• Ability to lead and motivate staff and volunteers
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, sometimes with tight deadlines, while supporting staff and volunteers
• For more details, see the Executive Director job description at www.ashlandfilm.org

Candidates interested in this opportunity to be part of and lead a dynamic film festival should submit a letter of application by email, addressing the responsibilities and qualifications, along with a resume detailing experience. Address to Board of Directors, Ashland Independent Film Festival, aiffsearch@gmail.com, no later than September 19, 2011. No snail mail and no telephone calls, please. The AIFF is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate according to race, ethnicity, gender, age, or sexual orientation. All applications will receive a reply.