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Meet the Fall 2023 Ottaway Visiting Journalism Professor Amanda Sperber

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We are pleased to introduce the Fall 2023 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor in Journalism, Amanda Sperber!
Amanda Sperber is a multi-award-winning international correspondent and Investigative Fellow with Code for Africa whose work considers colonialism and capitalism. Her high impact reporting has prompted changes to military policy, open Congressional letters signed by leading House members, reports by organizations including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Airwars and shifted narratives on state-building and U.S. foreign policy. Since she started reporting on U.S. airstrikes in Somalia, the military admitted its first civilian casualties since it began carrying out strikes in 2007 and instituted a civilian casualty reporting protocol.

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Join The New Paltz Oracle; Reporting and Copy Editor Positions Open

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The New Paltz Oracle is gearing up towards a very exciting semester and we are looking for new, dedicated members with a passion for journalism. We are currently taking applications through the link provided. 

This year we are launching a new multi-media collaboration with Hawk Studios to give students interested in broadcasting an opportunity to experience live reporting and anchoring! This alongside our weekly print and digital publication will make for an excellent semester. We meet Sundays at 7pm for our pitch meeting and Tuesdays at 6pm for production night in room 421 of the SUB.

For more information, reach out to:

Zoe Woolrich (she/her), Editor-in-Chief

or Jeremy Sodergren (they/them), Managing Editor

The New Paltz Oracle

oracle@newpaltz.edu

Video Production Volunteers Needed Wed., Oct. 4 from about 12-5pm to Film An Emergency Response Drill

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Attention Digital Media Production Students — See below for an opportunity to volunteer, gain experience, and be part of a big event:
Needed: 1-2 volunteers to help film an emergency drill event at Woodland Pond Senior Living Center in New Paltz, NY. This will be a larger scale drill which will include New Paltz Fire Department, Ulster Fire Department, EMS, and many other surrounding first responders.
The event will take place October 4th, from around 12-5pm (this is a tentative time as the coordinators at Woodland Pond are still planning!)
I would need someone to assist me with audio and some camera operation for the event; you would be following me as I go through the campus shooting the event.
There has not been a drill of this scale done in Ulster County, so there will definitely be potential for local news coverage experience and exposure.
If you are interested or have any questions, please call/text Isabella at (845) 399-7351 or email Isabella.lawkins@gmail.com

RECENT GRADS: Get a Job With the DMJ Department! We Need an Office Assistant

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Hello grads! Our department is in need of a Temporary Office Assistant. We’re looking for a highly organized, efficient and personable administrative assistant who can handle dividing their time between 2 different offices.  If you or any recent grads have yet to land a job, please consider applying or mention this opportunity to them. 
While the job description says “temporary,” the job itself is a year-round position with paid benefits (one of them being working with us!)
When you apply, please mention Comm Studies and/or DMJ and/or Research Scholarship and Creative Activities in the cover letter — And mention either Stella Deen, Jason Wrench, Gregg Bray or Nancy Heiz as well.
The position description can be found here:

Local Filmmaker Seeking LGBTQ Community Ally for PR, Digital Marketing of Documentary Film

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Are you a passionate LGBTQ community ally pursuing a degree in film, design or social media? We’re seeking a freelance designer to amp up our social media presence to promote a documentary film 10 years in the making.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Director and Editor to brainstorm ideas and create social media reels, posts, stories, etc.
  • Develop eye catching and thumb-stopping social media posts
  • Support the growth of followers and engagements through the creation of engaging visual content

Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of creative design programs, including motion graphics and animation  (Adobe or similar)
  • Dynamic portfolio including a variety of graphics, animations, and video for social media
  • Bonus: experience managing campaigns across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
  • Bonus: experience with social media analytics and reporting tools

Attributes:

  • Out-of-the-box creative thinker
  • Passion for supporting the LGBTQ community and being an ally for diversity, inclusion and equality
  • Organized with high attention to detail

Compensation is hourly rate above minimum, depending on experience, at up to 10 hours per week to start. Hours can be flexible, but must have ability to video chat with the team as needed.
https://www.instagram.com/transcendingfilm/

To apply, send resume, portfolio to:

Gene Fischer, Director, Hundred Fish Media

Gene@hundredfish.com

hundredfishmedia.com

Attend the Alumni Panel and Guest Speakers on Media Day, May 11, 2023

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The Department of Digital Media and Journalism, CAS, SUNY New Paltz Alumni Association, and The Media Society Present… Media Day 2023! Media Day will take place Thursday, May 11, beginning with the Alumni Panel at 10am and closing at 6pm with Keynote Speakers at the College Terrace.

The 10am Alumni Panel will include Clark Slater, Breanne Casucci, Katelyn Cordero, Alanna Gill, and Lakendra Smith. This panel opens opportunities to network with the graduates and learn about their career ladders and paths. Breakfast will also be served! The 6pm keynote will include speakers Joy + Noelle, who will share about their career in animation. The keynote will also honor DMJ Professor Emirati Lynn Spangler with refreshments and appetizers. 

2023 Media Day poster

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