Jobs? Internships? Yes, you can. And we can help.

This just in from Career Services:

On April 13 - 15, Ithaca College will be co-sponsoring the 17th annual Central New York Communications Consortium, which is open to all Ithaca College students. The event features job and internship opportunities in Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Radio, and Television. Many IC alums got their first job or internship through this event and it is one that you should seriously consider.

Here are the key benefits:

• A chance to network with representatives from top companies in the communications industry.
• Real job and internship opportunities.
• Real interview opportunities.

To find out complete information about the Communications Consortium, please visit: http://www.ithaca.edu/cnycc.

Job & Internship opportunities continue to be posted and you can access and apply to them at:
http://cnycc.erecruiting.com. To get started, you will need to create an account.

When prompted for theaccess token enter CNYCC2009and you're on your way!

Please be aware that the application deadline for the Communications Consortium is, March 13, 2009 by 11:59 p.m

It's a multi-platform media world out there: Are you ready?

As you all know, we established a new program of mini-courses in the Park School this year, taught by our wonderful faculty in their areas of expertise.

The goal of that program is to be sure that ALL Park students have the opportunity to develop skills and understandings across all media types and platforms -- even those that are not a part of their own Park degree programs.

Here's an example of that kind of opportunity: No matter what your career goals, the ability to shoot and edit video -- on deadline -- is the kind of skill that could make YOU a better candidate for that job or internship than everybody else in that candidate pool.

I can't think of a better way to spend a few Friday afternoons than developing a competitive edge.

Can you?




Broadcast News Reporting - 43535 - GCOM 29227 - 01
Class meetings 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fridays: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3
Park 219.
Instructor Jerry Gambell.

This course will focus on the basics of researching, writing, shooting and editing the TV news package. Working in small teams, you will be expected to forge local, topical news story ideas then follow through to create presentable news packages under tight time constraints. Packages may air on ICTV. Students will critique and analyze examples from local and national news broadcasts. Class will also cover the basics of camera usage, field aesthetics and non-linear editing. Basic knowledge of the broadcast style of interviewing & writing and the use of Final Cut Pro is helpful but not required. P/F only, 1 credit.

No jobs or internships in radio?!? Ha! Just ask an alum.....

One of our most wonderful and gracious alum, Bob Kur, every year forwards a list of open positions at Bonneville International, the major radio company that owns his station (WTOP)...and believe it or not, it's that time of year again (NINE weeks left in the semester....egads!).

Here's the list.....who SAYS there are no jobs in radio? (Wrong!)


Chicago
· Sales Account Executive (WDRV, WILV, WTMX) - This is an on-going posting. We are currently accepting applications for immediate consideration. To provide a quality sales effort in maintaining, prospecting and developing local agency and new business dollars to assure annually established sales goals are met. Make a full contribution to the success of the department & station by being an effective team member.
· Sales Intern (WDRV) - Be responsible for support, development and execution for THE DRIVE fm sales efforts, reporting to the New Business Development Coordinator. Responsibilities include assisting sales staff in special projects, updating client database, implementing web and streaming sales initiatives, conducting and compiling research into useful sales resources, coordinating mass mailings, coordinating prize fulfillments and contest entries, assisting in the creation of client proposals and recaps and general administrative duties; to be a fully contributing member of The DRIVE fm sales team and help assure the station’s goals and objectives are met.
· Promotion Intern (WTMX, WILV) - To learn - via internship - the general functions of the Promotions & Marketing sector of a radio station. WTMX is pleased to announce the availability of several internships in the Promotions Department. We are looking for a student who is interested in a learning opportunity; where they can extend Radio Broadcasting education beyond the classroom while gaining valuable, on-site experience in the industry.
· National Sales Intern (WTMX) - Be responsible for support, development and execution for National Sales efforts, reporting to the National Sales Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting sales staff in special projects, updating client database, conducting and compiling research into useful sales resources, coordinating mass mailings and general administrative duties; to be a fully contributing member of the National Sales team and help assure the station’s goals and objectives are met.
· Promotion Assistant (WILV, WTMX) - Be responsible for support, development and execution of WILV and WTMX promotion efforts, reporting to the Assistant Promotion Manager. Responsibilities include on-air promotion, sales promotion, publicity, special events and general office work; to be a fully contributing member of the WILV and WTMX promotion team and help assure station’s goals and objectives are met.
· On-Air Announcer (WTMX) - To obtain maximum audience acceptance and ratings by effectively projecting the station’s desired on-air image. To perform assigned staff announcer’s responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with station’s format, policies & procedures, FCC rules & regulations, and the company core values and mission statement. To be an effective team member and make a full contribution to station’s successful achievement of its goals & objectives.
· Sales Intern (WTMX) - Be responsible for support, development and execution for THE MIX fm sales efforts. Responsibilities include assisting sales staff in special projects, updating client database, implementing web and streaming sales initiatives, conducting and compiling research into useful sales resources, assisting in recaps and general administrative duties.

· Board Op / On Air (WILV) - To obtain maximum audience acceptance and ratings by effectively running the board and projecting the station’s desired on-air image. To perform assigned staff announcer’s responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with station’s format, policies & procedures, FCC rules & regulations, and the company core values and mission statement. To be an effective team member and make a full contribution to station’s successful achievement of its goals & objectives.

· National Sales Manager (WTMX) - To build, maintain and direct an effective national sales effort; Motivating and directing the national rep firms in a way that will assure the stations' national sales goals are achieved consistent with market goals and objectives. To be a fully contributing member of the sales management team and factor positively to the overall success and profitability of Bonneville Chicago Radio Group.

Cincinnati
· Account Executive (WYGY) - Market and sell Bonneville Cincinnati products to clients to satisfy client's needs. Obtain maximum sales at maximum rates for Bonneville Sales, consistent with corporate policies and procedures, vision statement and core values.
· Promotions Internship - To learn - via NON-PAID internship - the general functions of the Promotions & Marketing sector of a radio station. Bonneville is pleased to announce the availability of several internships in the Promotions Department. We are looking for a student who is interested in a learning opportunity; where they can extend Radio Broadcasting education beyond the classroom while gaining valuable, on-site experience in the industry.
· New Media Account Executive - Market and sell Halfpricecincy.com, a division of the New Media Department at Bonneville, to clients to satisfy client's needs. Obtain maximum sales at maximum rates for Bonneville Sales, consistent with corporate policies and procedures, vision statement and core values.
· Sales Internship - Interns work directly with experienced members of our sales team in a NON-PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their education beyond the classroom. Candidates must be eager to learn and have a strong interest in sales and opportunity to gain insight into the operation of a professional sales department. Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to; pulling together research information for sales proposals, accompanying account executives on sales calls, assisting with live broadcast remotes and overall aiding in every aspect of radio sales. Many of Bonneville International's top sales people started in our internship program.

Internet Marketing Intern - To learn - via internship - the general functions of the Internet/Web Development sector of a radio station. We are looking for a student who is interested in a learning opportunity; where they can extend Radio Broadcasting or Web Development education beyond the classroom while gaining valuable, on-site experience in the industry. There is NO GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT on completion of the program. This IS A PAID 3-6 month (possibly more) co-op position.


Los Angeles

Account Executive - Market and sell Bonneville-Los Angeles products to clients to satisfy client's needs. Obtain maximum sales at maximum rates for Bonneville-Los Angeles Sales, consistent with corporate policies and procedures, vision statement and core values.


Programming / Promotion Internship - KSWD is pleased to announce the availability of an internship in the Programming/Promotions Departments. We are looking for students who are interested in a NON-PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their radio broadcasting education beyond the classroom. This KSWD internship is designed to provide students with a strong interest in radio broadcasting an opportunity to gain an insight into the operation of a professional radio station.


PT Promotion Assistant (Street Team) - Assist the 100.3FM The Sound Marketing/Promotion department in all areas of operation dealing with radio remotes and special projects. Videotape and edit station events, artist performances and artist interviews as needed.


Phoenix
· PT Promotions Assistant (KTAR, KPKX) - Part-time work on promotions for news/talk/sports stations. Includes planning, setting-up, staffing, and tearing down events; driving promotional vehicles; contesting assistance; copywriting; and special assignments.

· PT News Anchor (KTAR) - Be an effective team member and make a full contribution to the success of the station. Write and report news on air in clear, concise and accurate manner on deadline. Possess proficient ad lib skills and the ability to use natural and ambient sound. Enterprise news sources for original news content for air and for the website. Contribute to make KTAR the leading provider of timely, relevant news and information.

· PT Technical Director (KTAR) - Operate the on-air studio console and assure accurate broadcasts.

· Account Manager (KTAR AM, FM, KPKX) - Meet or exceed assigned revenue budget in a manner that will reflect the highest level of professional standards and skills while selling and servicing KTAR accounts in conformity with company policies and procedures.

· Sales Internship (KPKX, KTAR) - To learn every aspect of the sales process from prospecting to account management. To complete program, you must make sales calls, attend sales meetings with account executives, complete client needs analysis’, and put together presentations. In addition, assist Sports 620 KTAR FM, News/Talk 92.3 KTAR and 98.7 The Peak Account Executives with all paper work and answering or returning telephone calls. Provide KTAR and KPKX clients the best possible service, projecting a professional, business-like, and friendly demeanor. Note: Management reserves the right to assign responsibilities on a regular and/or rotating basis depending upon the Sales Interns proven capabilities and the company's present and future needs. A Sales Intern may be assigned any duties within the Sales Department as needed.

· Web Designer/Developer (KPKX, KTAR FM, KTAR AM) - Bonneville Phoenix (KTAR-AM, KTAR-FM, 98.7 The Peak, KTAR.com) is looking for a Designer/Developer to join our innovative Digital Media team. We are looking for someone with a strong portfolio and the ability to design online media elements, web visual layouts, rich media web ads and station promotional merchandise in a fast-paced, multiple-deadlines environment. The ideal candidate will also possess solid developmental skills that complement our core development team.

· On-Air Host (KPKX) - Must handle on-air jock work. Must maintain transmitter and program logs. Ensure the transmitting system is operating within parameters set by the Federal Communications Commission. Make desired individual contribution to attract targeted audience and builds ratings in line with desired format.

· Marketing Coordinator (KTAR FM, AM) - To assist stations in effectively engaging as many people in our target audience as possible (FM News/Talk 92.3 KTAR, adults 25-54; Sports 620 KTAR, men 18-34; Phoenix Arbitron market). Making interactions memorable so they will begin to listen or listen longer to the stations. Create, increase and enhance affinity for the brands so they will recall our frequencies, personalities and sub-brands if ever asked about their radio or information usage. Increase the number of unique visitors to websites, and also increase the number of page views. Increase the size of text database and email database. Deliver first-class results to our community, partners, and clients.


Salt Lake City

· KSL Radio News and Programming Internship - KSL is pleased to announce the availability of an internship in the Radio News and Programming Department. We are looking for students, who are interested in a NON-PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their broadcasting education beyond the classroom.

· Sports Internship (KSL TV) - KSL is pleased to announce the availability of an internship in the TV News Sports. We are looking for students who are interested in a NON-PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their television broadcasting education beyond the classroom.

· Programming Internship (KSFI) - FM100 is pleased to announce the availability of an internship in the Radio Department. We are looking for students, who are interested in a NON-PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their broadcasting education beyond the classroom.

· Marketing and Promotions Internship (KSL TV) - KSL is pleased to announce the availability of a marketing and promotions internship for KSL 5 Television and ksl.com. We are looking for students who are interested in a NON-PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their communications and marketing education beyond the classroom. The position is ideal for the student interested in pursuing a career in marketing, promotion and advertising in a multi-media environment.

· Doug Wright Radio Show Internship (KSL Radio) - KSL Radio is pleased to announce the availability of an internship with the Doug Wright Show. We are looking for students, who are interested in a NON-PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their broadcasting education beyond the classroom.

· Production Internship (KSL TV) - KSL is pleased to announce the availability of a production internship for KSL 5 Television and ksl.com. We are looking for students who are interested in a NON-PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their communications and production education beyond the classroom. The position is ideal for the student interested in pursuing a career in television and video production.

· Account Executive (KSFI) - Market and sell FM100 Radio products to clients to satisfy client’s needs. Obtain maximum sales at maximum rates for FM100 Radio Sales, consistent with corporate policies and procedures, and vision statement.

· News Internship (KSL TV) - KSL is pleased to announce the availability of an internship in the News Department. We are looking for students who are interested in a NON-PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their television broadcasting education beyond the classroom.

· Programming Internship (KSL TV) - KSL is pleased to announce the availability of a communications internship for “Studio 5”, a live talk/information show airing mornings on KSL Television. We are looking for students who are interested in a NON-PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their communications education beyond the classroom. The position is ideal for the student interested in pursuing a career as a producer in a television environment.

· Technical Operator (KSL TV) - Work with the KSL Engineering and Technical Operations staff to ensure that the station equipment is operated with high reliability and within the correct operating parameters.

· On-Call On-Air Talent (KSFI) - Make desired individual contribution to KSFI’s team efforts by performing as on-air talent that attracts targeted audience and builds ratings in line with desired format.

· On-Call Control Room Operator (KSFI) - To operate control room boards and to monitor programming as needed; which may include weekend, evening, and overnight programming. To log all required transmitter readings. Produce all commercial dubs as well as supervise transmission of station.


Seattle

· Newsroom Internship (KIRO) - This internship is for students interested in practical experience in broadcast journalism. Intern will write stories, rewrite wire copy, learn audio recording and editing, and research stories. Intern will work with editors, reporters and other newsroom employees and receive feedback on their efforts.

· Online Content Internship (KIRO) - Bonneville Seattle is seeking applicants to be considered for an Online Content Internship. Interns will work with the web development team at MyNorthwest.com to get hands-on and substantive exposure to web writing, producing, and management. Interns will become familiar with all aspects of content production for Bonneville's three station Website (News Talk 710 KIRO and 770 KTTH) with the objective of learning how to create compelling online content. The Online Content Intern will work under the direction of content producers, management, and newsroom staff to gather, produce, and write our day-to-day online coverage. The ideal candidate will have an excellent working knowledge of the Web, impeccable news writing and publishing skills, and the highest journalistic standards.

· Board Operator (KIRO, KTTH) - To be an effective team member and make a full contribution to the success of the station by providing necessary clerical and operations assistance to assure smooth airing of station's pre-recorded and/or automated programming and to answer incoming phone calls in a professional manner.

Digital/Online Account Executive (KIRO) - Responsible for development and sales of all internet revenue opportunities, including internet radio, display ads, keywords, email marketing, sponsorships, and integration with other broadcast NTR initiatives. Work to enhance web operations; integrate internet sales with our products and on-air buys; stay current on the latest internet advertising strategies. Develop and implement advertising sales strategies with advertisers to assist them in achieving their goals by maintaining and building relationships.

Ron and Don Show Producer (KIRO) - Produce entertaining, informative programming that attracts the targeted audience and generates ratings and revenue. Must have proven track record of producing compelling topics, booking A-List guests and develop a strong working relationship with on-air host(s).

710 ESPN Interns (KIRO AM) - Performs non-complex editing assignments. Researches assigned sports information and obtains materials necessary for broadcast. May participate in developing content.

Traffic Coordinator (KIRO) - Responsible for day-to-day processing of 710 ESPN and Seattle Mariner logs to insure that all commercials are aired in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations, client instructions, corporate policies and procedures. To be a fully contributing member of the traffic team & factor positively to the overall success & profitability of the station.

Sports Talk Show Producer (KIRO AM) - Be an effective team member and make a full contribution to the success of 710 ESPN Seattle. Produce entertaining and informative programming that gives listeners the inside information on sports in Seattle. Maintain up to date information on MyNorthwest.com and work to integrate the radio show and web site that brings listeners to the radio station and drives traffic to the web site. Work effectively with on-air host(s) to develop a compelling daily show that generates ratings and revenue.

PT Promotion Assistant - News Talk 97.3 KIRO FM, 710 ESPN Seattle and 770 KTTH The Truth are accepting applications for dependable, fun, outgoing individuals for part-time Promotion Assistant positions. Promotion Assistants work directly with the promotions department.


St. Louis

On-Call On-Site Event Coordinator (Street Team) - Assist the Bonneville St. Louis Radio Group Marketing/Promotion department in all areas of operation dealing with radio remotes and special projects.

Promotion Director - To be an effective team member and assure Marketing Department makes its full contribution to the achieved goals and objectives. Help conceptualize, develop and effectively execute results-oriented marketing plans, advertising strategies and creative platforms for promotions for Bonneville St. Louis Radio Group, with an emphasis on 101.1 Sports designed to: (a) increase audience rating and market share; (b) enhance the image and reputation of the Bonneville St. Louis Radio Group stations in the community. Manage the day-to-day details and executive marketing and programming vision and strategy.

Sports Rams Gameday Studio Host (WXOS) - Be an effective team member and make a full contribution to the success of the station. Work as a studio host for Rams pre-game and post-game shows. Candidate will provide scoring updates during Rams game broadcast. Candidate will make audio cuts back in the studio relevant for post-game show as well as attend sales calls with clients to engage them in the benefits of being involved in Rams radio. Enterprise sports news sources for original sports news content for air and for the website. Contribute daily to make the station the leading provider of timely, relevant sports news and information.

Sports Rams Gameday Reporter / Host (WXOS) - Be an effective team member and make a full contribution to the success of the station. Operate as a sideline reporter during the game and provide reports and information pertinent to the broadcast. Candidate must have the ability to work the locker room after the game and secure interviews with key players involved in the game's outcome. Candidate will host/co-host the Rams pre-game show, provide weekly call-ins during the Ram's season and host a specialty show on 101 ESPN including Rams Rush Hour. Perform live field reports, with proficient ad lib skills, and the ability to use natural and ambient sound in field reports. Enterprise sports news sources for original sports news content for air and for the website. Contribute daily to make the station the leading provider of timely, relevant sports news and information.

Sports Executive Producer (WXOS) - Function as the executive producer for Rams radio broadcast including pre-game, in-game and post-game.

Board Operator - Make desired individual contribution to Station's team efforts to provide a product that reflects the station's format philosophy and that will effectively serve the station's targeted audience and garner sufficient ratings to meet station's short and long term strategic goals.

Remote Technician - To be an effective team member and assure the Engineering Department makes its full contribution to the achieved goals and objectives of Bonneville St. Louis Media Group. Set up and operate audio and remote broadcast equipment including microphones, speakers, wires and cables, sound and mixing boards and related electronic equipment for remote broadcasts, sporting events, meetings and news conferences. May also set up any other associated equipment including but not limited to satellite uplinks, microwave RPU's and IP codec based remote broadcast equipment. A working knowledge of computers is very helpful. This position will require candidate to have the ability to load, drive, unload and set up a broadcast remote.


Washington D.C.

· Sales Associate (WTOP) - The Sales Associate will participate in a 6-9 month sales training program. During this training period, the Sales Associate will focus 1/3 of his/her time on clerical duties, 1/3 on sales tasks, and 1/3 on sales account development.

· Account Manager (WTOP) - Be an effective sales team member and make a full contribution to the team's growth, professionalism, and espirt de corp; effectively service clients and meet their needs; consistently achieve or exceed assigned sales/revenue goals; follow company policies and procedures; and project desired company image.

CPMA professor Cathy Crane's film premieres TONIGHT

Cornell Cinema will premiere a new film by Cinema Professor Cathy Crane at 7 p.m. tonight in the Willard Straight Theatre.

The details:

Adrift (2009, 12 mins, 16mm)
directed by Cathy Crane
Ithaca College professor Cathy Lee Crane's Adrift is a poetic adaptation of the fountain of youth fable, following a woman who has come to Rome to die. On her journey through the city's fountains, she encounters a young girl who taunts her with visions of lost innocence. This film was staged on locations from the Roman films of Pier Paolo Pasolini, includes an original score by composer Ben Kamen, and a cameo from Cornell alum, dancer Michael Somersel.

Cathy will be on hand to talk about her work following the screening.

Adrift will be shown with

Touched by Water (2006, 46 mins, Canada)
directed by Tamas Wormer
Touched by Water is a documentary that dives into the lush world of bathing. From the holiest rituals to fashionable leisure, from ancient Roman baths and elite European spas, via Turkish hammams and ritual dips in the Ganges, to high-tech, modern swimming pools, the film looks at bathing cultures around the world and explores our essential bond with water, the sensual pleasure we derive from it as well as the spiritual renewal. "Shot in 13 countries over the course of 10 years, the exquisite Touched by Water is both an ode to the social ritual of public bathing and a thought-provoking look at water's spiritual significance. From Christian baptism to Muslim prayer ablutions, most key ceremonial rites of passage involve water." (Patricia Bailey, cbc.ca) more at artesianfilms.com

HELP!

I get this kind of request pretty frequently (and now that I'm posting this one, I expect to get some more!), which is why a group of students (led by Eddie Lemonier)is working on a project called ICFusion, which will become a central online database of all of the resources on campus that could contribute to your projects.

But in the meantime:

This just in from Josh Weiner (TVR, '09):

Sam Robinson and I are looking for students to fill technical positions for a live-to-tape television show for Sam's video workshop program. The positions that need to be filled are:

Audio (set up mics, and run studio mixer)
Lighting
Still Store/Chryon
Cameras
Assistant Director
Floor Manager

We'll train students for the positions if necessary.

You can email Josh or Sam and volunteer (their contact info is in the IC directory).

Ed2010 (And NO, it's NOT “Eee-dee two zero one zero.”)

This just in from Danielle Paccione, a Parkie who is one of five journalism majors whohave just started a new campus chapter of Ed2010, an organization for magazine editor wannabes:
Calling all magazine editor wannabes! Ed2010 has come to Ithaca!

"Ed2010 is a community of young magazine editors and magazine-editor wannabes who want to learn more about the industry so we can fulfill our dreams of landing top editing and writing positions in the magazine industry. Ed was born in New York City, but we now have chapters in cities across the U.S., Canada, and in the UK." -Ed2010.com

The IC chapter of Ed2010 was just launched by five journalism majors who spotted the need for a professional networking organization for aspiring magazine writers and editors.

We're excited to start connecting with local editors and rubbing elbows with NYC editors. We'll be designing programs to bring magazine head honchos to campus so we can learn about the editorial process, the freelancing life, the "biz" side, how to think like an editor, and the best insider tips on internship/job searching to reach your dream magazine job.

Wanna be in the loop?

Shoot the president, Allison Musante, an e-mail (amusant1@ithaca.ed) and she'll put you on our e-mail list as Ed2010 gets up and running.

One last thing...
"It’s Ed (as in the dude’s name) 2010 (as in twenty-ten). So please stop saying
“Eee-dee two zero one zero.” It’s Ed’s biggest pet peeve. Alrighty then." -
Ed2010.com

Interested in a career in sports media? Here's an opportunity that could MAKE your career......

Everybody knows how competitive sports media can be....

And everybody knows that the way to get that first big job is to have had a really great internship for really great people who care about your success.

Voila! Here's exactly that kind of opportunity:

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- owned by one of our alum -- has established an internship specifically for our students. Meaning you.

There are two of them every year: one in the summer, and one in the fall (during the football season!).

Interns will live and work in Tampa, either during the summer (easier to figure out in terms of your schedule) or the fall (a little more challenging, but we can help -- and it's football season!).

It's a new program, and we understand that it must seem a little daunting to figure out the logistics (and the credits). But every year, we have a number of students who devote an entire semester to a full-time internship experience, and we find a way to make it happen for them (without disrupting their graduation plans and schedule).

In this case, we may also be able to help with housing and travel expenses so you can AFFORD to go to Tampa for a couple of months and complete an internship.

In other words, if you're interested in a career in sports media -- whether working for the networks, or ESPN, or a professional sports team -- this is the opportunity of a lifetime.

And if you apply and are accepted, we can help you make it happen.

Interested (really: how could you NOT be interested?)?

Submit a cover letter and resume to the dean's office through April Johanns, External Relations Coordinator, 379 Park Hall or ajohanns@ithaca.edu. DEADLINE IS Feb. 26 -- which is next THURSDAY.

Finalists for the position will be required to interview in person in Tampa, FL.

Park ROCKS: Vancouver 2010, here we come!

Here it is: the announcement so many of you have been waiting for:

The Park School is once again one of only a very small number (latest estimate is THREE) schools in the entire country at which NBC Sports will be recruiting for interns for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Here's what we know (watch this space for more information as it becomes available):

-- The Olympics will take place in February 2010. Interns will be required to travel to Vancouver in January and will return to campus early in March.

-- Just as we did two years ago, the Park School will work with all of the students who are accepted into the program to ensure that they will stay on track for graduation. Last time, we created special courses specifically for the interns, beginning upon their return to campus in March; that's an option again this time.

-- NBC Sports will be on campus for interviews late in March; the exact dates haven't been determined, but we'll keep you posted.

-- Applications are available NOW in the Dean's Office. They MUST be submitted to the Dean's Office by 5 p.m. March 9. NO EXCEPTIONS.

-- Students currently off campus can apply; you can contact April Johanns, who will email you the application, and we will conduct interviews via Skype or iChat.

-- While the Park School will work closely with NBC Sports to coordinate and organize the interviews, and will work closely with our students who go to Vancouver, NBC Sports makes all decisions regarding selection of interns. I think you ALL should get to go; unfortunately, it's not up to me.

Again, we'll share information as it comes in: watch this space!

Calling ALL Juniors! You planning to graduate next year? You SURE?

Juniors only (everybody else can just skip this one):

EDITORIAL NOTE: Thank you VERY MUCH to the reader who reminded me that this process is also a REQUIREMENT for seniors who plan to graduate in December. I knew that - but forgot to mention it in my earlier posting. So all of this applies to current seniors planning to graduate in December 2009, too (thanks again!).

OK, guys: You're about ready to register for classes for your last (final. done. terminal. you get the idea) year of studies at Ithaca College.

You're about to become a senior.

That means you and those who love you are probably assuming that one year from May -- as in May, 2010 -- you will be donning those black robes and marching across campus to pick up that diploma (well, at least you'll be receiving the case that will eventually hold your diploma, once it's confirmed that you've finished all your courses, passed them, and actually completed your degree).

And that is the point of this blog posting (yes, yes, I'm getting to it...hang in there with me).

Here's the thing:

Every year (and I do mean EVERY YEAR), we have what we kindly call the "senior problem list."

That's a collection of the names of the students who somewhere along the way got confused, lazy or just plain silly and didn't enroll in the courses they needed to get that diploma. (Most of them, as it turns out, are those students who never found the time to go see their advisers....go figure.)

Sometimes, we don't find out about those problems until it's too late to fix them. That's a huge hassle for everybody, and a staggering disappointment for family members who have already booked their hotels for graduation weekend (can you imagine having to make one of those phone calls home? Me, either....)

To avoid that problem going forward, we've instituted this year something called the REQUIRED (yes, that means you. Every one of you) JUNIOR AUDIT.

And it has nothing to do with your taxes.

You have recently received an email saying that you MUST fill out a form that confirms that you know which courses you need to take to graduate, and that you know which semesters those courses will be offered (that info is on Homer) - that you have a plan that will ensure your graduation on time.

You can figure that out on your own. OR (and I would recommend this step), you can go to see your adviser BEFORE registration for the fall semester and figure it out together.

But in any case, you need to turn that form in to the Dean's Office -- to Tracy Frenyea, our advising coordinator -- by March 6. Failure to do so could result in all kinds of problems, including a freeze on your registration for the fall.

Questions? Contact Tracy (tfrenyea@ithaca.edu), or stop by our office on the third floor of Park to see her.

See you on graduation day! (And before that, too, of course....)

It's all about the story....and this story is all about the doorknob...

Sometimes, it's easy to let all of the flash and sparkle of expensive equipment and sophisticated technique get in the way of what really matters when you're making a film: it's always about the story.

And even so, there's really no new story under the sun; it's just about how you tell it.

That's the premise of one of the oldest and most revered traditions in the history of the Park School. Started by beloved former Professor Skip Landen back in the 1970s, the "doorknob film" was for many (many) years an assignment given to ALL of the school's film students. It was pretty simple: Make a short (very short) film that presents the most imaginative way to kill somebody with a doorknob.

Yup, you got that right: A doorknob. And you needed to kill somebody with it.

Everybody made one, and at the end of the year, the school held a huge Doorknob Film screening, at which the very best film received the highly coveted Golden Doorknob Award.

Some of the school's most successful and accomplished alumni were Golden Doorknob Award winners -- and they will still tell you that with real pride. It was an honor and an achievement.

And so, in honor of Skip and in keeping with the school's longstanding celebration of really great stories, the Park School this year is reinstating the Golden Doorknob Award. Thanks to a donor's gift, we will this spring present three cash prizes for the best doorknob films, as well as a special prize just for work produced by first-year students.

Here are the details:

Prizes Include:

1st Place: $3,000
2nd Place: $2,000
3rd Place $1,000
The Parkie 100 Knob Award: $500.00*
Honorable Mention: Movie tickets and other prizes

* The Parkie 100 Knob Award prize is open to any Park student or team of students who have not yet enrolled in a Park production class higher than the 100 level. Please indicate your current or most recent production class completed on the entry form if you wish your entry to be considered for this prize. Your entry will automatically be entered in the overall competition as well, but will be judged only against other 100 level Park students for the $500 prize.


Golden Doorknob Rules:

1. Open to all Ithaca College Students.

2. Films must explore the ways in which one might encounter death involving a doorknob. An expansive interpretation is encouraged--the fatal moment might be delivered by knob or door directly or indirectly and could also be an open door that tells of death in the future. Let your imagination run wild! The films are narrative (tell a story) and must have a beginning, middle and end but must not exceed 5 minutes in length. There is no minimal length.

3. May be live action or animation and may be shot on film, digital or made by a software effects program such as Flash.

4. The deadline for submitting films is April 3, 2009. Winners will be announced in April, 2009. Two copies of the completed project must be submitted by DVD to Steve Gordon, Park 373, by the deadline date.

5. Films will be judged by a panel of faculty and industry members.

6. The Park School reserves the right to use films for promotional purposes, in perpetuity. Copyright of each film will belong the filmmakers. Each filmmaker must submit approved clearance forms for actors or copyrighted material appearing in the film.

You can find the entry form right here.

Winners will be announced mid-April.

News from "the real world": C&P alum Clay Enos is set photog for new film, Watchmen....

Clay Enos, a graduate of the C&P program, has just published a book of photographs from his work as a set photographer on the upcoming film Watchmen. Info is here....maybe we should bring him back to Park to talk about his work?

It doesn't happen very often that.....

....you meet somebody who makes a real difference in your life.

Someone who inspires you, who reminds you of all of the great qualities you aspire to being and becoming as a person:

Kindness.

Thoughtfulness.

Wisdom.

Leadership.

One of those people in my life is Peggy Williams, the former president of Ithaca College and a woman who has been my mentor, my role model, and my friend.

This weekend, Peggy was honored by the American Council on Education's Office of Women in Higher Education with the Donna Shavlik Award, a national award given to someone who has been a prominent leader in women's leadership and career development.

I couldn't make it, I'm so sorry to say: too many other obligations closer to home. But a contingent of students, faculty and administrators made the trip to Washington, D.C. to be with Peggy and to celebrate her accomplishments and her contributions.

Here are a few photos of that special evening: wish we were there!


Peggy and Provost Kathleen Rountree

Peggy and Daisy Tomaselli


Peggy: Even thought we couldn't all be there to see you recognized, it's nice to know the rest of the world appreciates you as much as we do!

Rolling Stone's Chief Political Reporter Speaks at IC (thanks to the Park School's Center for Independent Journalism!)

(Image from Mother Jones, http://www.motherjones.com/news/qa/2005/04/taibbi_265x312.jpg)

Matt Taibbi, the chief political reporter for “Rolling Stone” magazine, will discuss “Independent Journalism Amidst Conformist Media” at 7 p.m. Monday in Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall.

His talk, which is sponsored by Ithaca College’s Park Center for Independent Media (PCIM), is free and open to the public.

Taibbi will also speak in classes and meet with students during his campus visit.

Often compared to Hunter S. Thompson, Taibbi (pronounced tie-‘ee-bee) swept onto the national scene with his critical yet entertaining reporting on the 2004 presidential campaign, which resulted in the acclaimed book “Spanking the Donkey: On the Campaign Trail with the Democrats.” His most recent book, “The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics & Religion at the Twilight of the American Empire,” is an irreverent and illuminating portrait of America at the end of the Bush era.

“Matt Taibbi is at once one of the most serious — and funniest — journalists of our time,” says Jeff Cohen, PCIM’s director. “He’s adept at revealing the inner workings of Congress and our political system, as well as the insides of largely ignored social movements and subcultures. He’s embedded himself with troops in Iraq, survivors of Katrina and religious fundamentalists.”

A believer in experiential (sometimes undercover) reporting, Taibbi has traveled far and wide in search of a good story. He played professional baseball in Russia and Uzbekistan (where he was the starting outfielder on the national team), and pro basketball in Mongolia. After working as a sports editor for the “Moscow Times,” he co-founded the “The eXile,” a newspaper mixing outrageous commentary and investigative reporting aimed at Moscow’s expatriate community. He later started the satirical biweekly “The Beast” in Buffalo, and served as a columnist for the “New York Press.”

Now occupying the politics desk at “Rolling Stone” once held by P.J. O’Rourke and Hunter S. Thompson, Taibbi earned the National Magazine Award for commentary in 2008. He also contributed to coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign for HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher.”

Located within Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications, the Park Center for Independent Media is a national center for the study of media outlets that create and distribute content outside traditional corporate systems and news organizations.

Now Hear This! WICB is rockin'!

So have you had a chance to check out WICB since you got back to campus? It's looking (and sounding) great this semester -- from its awesome Web site to lots of new programming (and now, for the first time (?), the chance to date a DJ!).

For starters, take a minute to tune into the new talk-and-opinion program, "Now Hear This!"produced by Rob Engelsman, Tucker Ives, and David Reynolds. Here's the description:

A news-magazine show chronicling the issues and people of Tompkins County, "Now Hear This!" picks up where "NewsWatch" and "ICB Sunday" leave off, diving deeper into the story than ever before. Featuring weekly segments on business and entertainment, as well as a special guest editorial and a question of the week, "Now Hear This!" is a solid half hour of news TV and an hour of newsy radio.

And the coolest thing about the show -- in addition to Rob, Tucker and Dave, of course -- is that it's "cross-platform." Meaning convergent. Meaning the same content on radio AND television (WICB AND ICTV!).

Meaning programming for a digital age, where it's all about the content instead of the medium. (You can catch the show on WICB on Thursdays at 8 p.m., and on ICTV on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 9 p.m.)


The second, and much-less-cool thing about the show is that they let me do an editorial for the debut....and given that I have always been a woman with an opinion, I of course was delighted to participate.

In keeping with that cross-platform concept, I thought I'd at least share that part of the program with you, right here, online:

So here 'tis....


When I was a kid, my grandmother used to talk in platitudes,

Simple statements of what I believed were profound truths:

You end up where you’re headed, she used to say,
So you better know where you’re going.


There’s a difference between investing and spending, she’d tell me.
You spend for the moment.
You invest for the future.


And – one of my favorites, even to this day:

The glass is half full, instead of half empty.

And with every challenge comes an opportunity.


That’s a lesson,
And a piece of advice
That is more important today
Than it has been …

Well, since my grandmother used to say it.


That’s because we’re facing
A perfect storm
of economic and political challenges

And we are forced to confront

Perhaps for the first time
In MY lifetime

A world in which the United States of America
Is no longer the biggest,
The best,
Or the only game in town.


A high school counselor in Colorado produced a video
Highlighting some of those changes….

Did you know, for example,

That the number one English speaking country in the world is….. CHINA;

That India has more honor students
Than the United States has students?

That the top ten jobs this year
Didn’t exist in 2003?

And that today’s college grads
Will have between 10 and 14 jobs
By the time they are 38?




Did you know
That the first commercial text message was sent in December 1992
And that the total number of text messages that will be sent today
Exceeds the total population of the entire planet?

Did you know that

If MySpace were a country,
It would be the fifth largest in the world,

And that,
by next year,
90 percent of all science and technology grads in the world
will live in Asia?




In short,
We’re living in a world
in which Americans are no longer the smartest,
the richest,
the most powerful
or even the most wired

(Bermuda is, in fact, the #1 ranked country for broadband penetration;
The United States is 19th.)

And all of that said,
Americans are still among the most industrious,
Ambitious, and
Stubborn people on earth –

Not to mention the most optimistic.

And that means that –
Just like my grandmother –

we recognize
That with challenge
Comes opportunity….

And that 2009 may bring us some of the
Greatest opportunities
Of our lifetimes.

But
That means
It’s time for us to stop complaining about what we aren’t doing,
And start doing what we can do.

It’s time for us to decide
Once and for all
That business as usual
Will no longer suffice.

One of my favorite quotations that
DIDN’T come from my grandmother

Came from somebody who
Was almost as smart as she was:
Albert Einstein.


We can’t solve problems
by using the same kind of thinking
we used
when we created them,
he said.

And he was right:
As we rise to the challenges that confront us,
As we figure out how to do more with less,
As we reclaim our position as the greatest and most productive nation in the world,

It’s time for new kinds of thinking.
Not only across the country,
not only across the state,
But right here
On South Hill.

You do end up where you’re headed, as grandma used to say.
And if we’re as smart and effective as I think we are,
We’re headed into a future that is as bright, promising and exciting as our history has always been.

We’ll just need
To work a little harder,
Think a little more creatively,
And stay focused on our core mission,
core values, and core vision
to get us there.

Selling Media, Television Development...what's not to like?

The mini-courses have been such a huge hit this semester that they're (almost) all full (hurrah!). But there are a few new ones on the slate that still have a few openings:

Selling Media:
Susan Johnston, President and General Manager of Cayuga Radio Group, will introduce students to techniques and strategies associated with professional media sales, marketing and promotion. Using local marketing data and business information, students will work in teams to identify business needs and marketing objectives and then develop and present a marketing, media and promotional plan for a local business. The CRN is 42599.

TV Program Development and Management - 43494 - GCOM 29226 - 01 March 20-22nd
An intensive review of television program development and management from both a practical as well as an aesthetic viewpoint. Included are: Theories and practices of management of electronic mass-media communications; Management styles and practices; Finance and budgeting systems; Techniques for competing for audience attention; and Research tools to assist management in the development and selection of programming choices. Seminar format will include case studies and media examples. Class participation is essential. The course will be taught by Aaron Shelden, who spent more than 30 years in the media industry heading his own creative services company as well as holding executive positions at Metromedia Television, ABC-TV, CBS-TV and Grey Advertising. Mr. Shelden has been an Adjunct Associate Professor at Brooklyn College, Department of Television & Radio, where he has taught the Graduate Seminar in Television and Radio Management and the Graduate Seminar in Television and Radio Program Development. Guest speaker will be Diane Okrent, a marketing research professional with more than 25 years experience. She is president of DO research, which provides marketing research direction and consulting services, primarily for media companies. Her background includes posts in advertising agencies and at CBS Television.