The Jan. 8 meeting will not be at the Tampa Tribune.
Check here and on our Facebook fan page for updates on the new location, which will be announced as soon as possible.
Got questions? Email tampabayabj@gmail.com.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
CHAPTER MEETING on Jan. 8!
Happy holidays to TBABJ members and friends. Enjoy the time you spend with friends and family.
The chapter will hold its next meeting on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 11am at the Tampa Tribune, 202 S. Parker St. in Tampa.
The chapter's calendar for the year will be set, and there will be a discussion on the web site redesign.
Stop by to lend a hand. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Got questions?
Email tampabayabj@gmail.com.
See you there!
The chapter will hold its next meeting on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 11am at the Tampa Tribune, 202 S. Parker St. in Tampa.
The chapter's calendar for the year will be set, and there will be a discussion on the web site redesign.
Stop by to lend a hand. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Got questions?
Email tampabayabj@gmail.com.
See you there!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
TBABJ Holiday Party in two weeks!
The chapter will be hosting a holiday party/wine tasting for TBABJ members and friends on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7pm at Wine Mall, 11246 Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.
Discounted bottles of wine and glasses of wine will be available, in addition to appetizers.
For more information, email tampabayabj@gmail.com.
Discounted bottles of wine and glasses of wine will be available, in addition to appetizers.
For more information, email tampabayabj@gmail.com.
Tampa public radio station WUSF-FM seeks afternoon host
They are looking to consider a diverse field of candidates. Please pass this opportunity along to anyone who might be interested...
WUSF Public Media is looking for a tough interviewer, a conversational-sounding radio host and someone who loves “putting breaking news back together again” for our audience.
Our All Things Considered host would be producing top-of-the-hour newscasts and interviewing newsmakers and award-winning reporters. There also are opportunities to host our award-winning weekly show, “Florida Matters.”
Pay is very competitive with full state benefits. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field and 2 years of hosting and/or reporting experience, preferably in public broadcasting.
WUSF Public Media is a leading source of in-depth news on radio and the Web for Tampa Bay and all of Florida. We recently switched to an all-news format on our main channel and broke all fundraising records in our October membership drive.
For more information, go to www.wusf.usf.edu/about/employment. The University of South Florida is an equal-opportunity employer.
Eric Deggans
TV/Media Critic
St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times
(727) 893-8521http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/media
Twitter: @Deggans
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Deggans
Monday, November 22, 2010
Miss the Griot Drum Awards?
Here's a clip of ESPN's Jemele Hill during last week's ceremony:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1rXWEVv2gk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1rXWEVv2gk
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thanks for the support for the Griot Drum Awards!
TBABJ wants to extend a special thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Griot Drum Awards a success!
Special thanks to TBABJ members, scholarship winners and their parents, the Alfano Blaise Center and all of our sponsors.
Check back for photos of tonight's event.
For more information on TBABJ, email tampabayabj@gmail.com.
Special thanks to TBABJ members, scholarship winners and their parents, the Alfano Blaise Center and all of our sponsors.
Check back for photos of tonight's event.
For more information on TBABJ, email tampabayabj@gmail.com.
Online ticket sales closed for the Griot Drum Awards!
Online ticket sales are closed for this evenings banquet and awards ceremony, but a few tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis tonight at the door.
The reception begins at 6pm, and the banquet begins promptly at 7pm.
Stop by early with $25 cash or a check to get one of the last tickets for this wonderful event!
The reception begins at 6pm, and the banquet begins promptly at 7pm.
Stop by early with $25 cash or a check to get one of the last tickets for this wonderful event!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Coming Thursday: the 2010 Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Banquet
Can you believe that the 2010 Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Banquet, the only locally-produced journalism awards program, is only three days away?
On Nov. 18, at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center in Tampa, the nationally-recognized Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists will highlight the best coverage of people of color and honor tomorrow's multimedia communicators.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception. ESPN’s Jemele Hill, one of the few women of color serving as a national sports columnist and TV personality, will headline the 7 p.m. dinner and awards presentation. Since joining ESPN in November 2006, Hill has made regular appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN First Take, Jim Rome is Burning, and Outside the Lines.
Guests from all corners of the bay area are expected to attend this year’s ceremony, which will be hosted by WFLA-Ch. 8 morning anchor Rod Carter and include performances by the Gulfcoast Academy of Performing Arts (formerly the Soulful Arts Dance Academy) and Tampa musical prodigy Caleb E. Sanders.
The best part is that all of this only costs a mere $20 for TBABJ members, $25 for non-members and $200 for a table of 10.
So go to tbabj.com, click on the 'Donate' tab and get your tickets today!
TBABJ appreciates your support!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rodney Thrash
Co-chair, 2010 Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Banquet
Cell: 770.367.9568 (Rodney Thrash) or 248.760.7561 (TBABJ President Camille C. Spencer)
E-mail: rod.thrash@gmail.com or TampaBayABJ@gmail.com
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The Griot Drum Awards are in less than a week!
Purchase your ticket by clicking the Donate tab.
For more information, email rod.thrash@gmail.com.
See you on November 18!
For more information, email rod.thrash@gmail.com.
See you on November 18!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
FOUR weeks until the 2010 Griot Drum Awards
We are a little more than four weeks away from the only locally-produced journalism awards program, the 2010 Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Banquet!
On Nov. 18, at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center in Tampa, the nationally-recognized Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists will highlight the best coverage of people of color and honor tomorrow's multimedia communicators.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception featuring local saxophonist Jonathan Milton. ESPN’s Jemele Hill, one of the few women of color serving as a national sports columnist and TV personality, will headline the 7 p.m. dinner and awards presentation. Since joining ESPN in November 2006, Hill has made regular appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN First Take, Jim Rome is Burning, and Outside the Lines.
More than 200 guests are expected to attend this year’s ceremony, which will be hosted by WFLA-Ch. 8 morning anchor Rod Carter and include performances by the Gulfcoast Academy of Performing Arts (formerly the Soulful Arts Dance Academy) and Tampa musical prodigy Caleb E. Sanders.
The best part is that all of this only costs a mere $20 for TBABJ members, $25 for non-members and $200 for a table of 10.
So go to tbabj.com, click on the 'Donate' tab and get your tickets today!
TBABJ appreciates your support!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rodney Thrash
Co-chair, 2010 Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Banquet
Cell: 813.610.1268
E-mail: rthrash@sptimes.com or TampaBayABJ@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Bay News 9 Opening for Senior Producer!
Bay News 9 is looking for a senior producer for its enhanced programming department. The producer will create content for Bay News 9, Tampa Bay on Demand, Bay News 9 on Demand and Baynews9.com.
The producer will also work on our weekly political show, news franchises, live and live to tape long form specials and special event coverage. The is the ideal position for a creative person who wants to do news and more.
The ideal candidate will combine strong writing and producing skills with the ability to coordinate production. If you have two or more years of experience as a writer/producer, have live show experience, can work as a team player and solo, and have a proven record of meeting tight deadlines while producing excellent work, then don't hesitate to upload your resume to www.baynews9.com.
Knowledge of ENPS, Pinnacle Vortex and Liquid Edition non linear systems is a plus. This is not an entry level position.
The producer will also work on our weekly political show, news franchises, live and live to tape long form specials and special event coverage. The is the ideal position for a creative person who wants to do news and more.
The ideal candidate will combine strong writing and producing skills with the ability to coordinate production. If you have two or more years of experience as a writer/producer, have live show experience, can work as a team player and solo, and have a proven record of meeting tight deadlines while producing excellent work, then don't hesitate to upload your resume to www.baynews9.com.
Knowledge of ENPS, Pinnacle Vortex and Liquid Edition non linear systems is a plus. This is not an entry level position.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Bay News 9 Job Opening!
Bay News 9 is looking for a web content editor who would translate broadcast news content onto traditional print format for Bay News 9's web site. Other duties include, but are not limited to, adding additional information, images, graphics, and video clips to the web site.
This position will not be writing for TV news, but there is constant deadline pressure with the job, because the web site updates when news breaks. Bay News 9 is looking for writers who want to stay on the online career track.
Candidates must have experience with non linear editing, HTML and broad based computer applications. Must work independently, be organized and be flexible.
Go to www.baynews9.com to apply!
This position will not be writing for TV news, but there is constant deadline pressure with the job, because the web site updates when news breaks. Bay News 9 is looking for writers who want to stay on the online career track.
Candidates must have experience with non linear editing, HTML and broad based computer applications. Must work independently, be organized and be flexible.
Go to www.baynews9.com to apply!
Monday, October 18, 2010
And the 2010 Griot Drum finalists are ...
Congratulations to the following broadcast, new media and print professionals whose coverage of people of color earned them spots as finalists in the 2010 Griot Drum Awards contest!
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists (TBABJ) will announce winners on Nov. 18 at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center, 11606 McKinley Drive, Tampa.
Tickets, which can be purchased at www.tbabj.com, are $20 for TBABJ members, $25 for non-members and $200 for a table of 10.
Look what that amount will get you: an opportunity to hobnob with bay area media influencers, a pre-banquet reception, a dinner, a keynote address by ESPN's Jemele Hill as well as performances by the Gulfcoast Academy of Performing Arts (formerly the Soulful Arts Dance Academy), Tampa musical prodigy Caleb E. Sanders and local saxophonist Jonathan Milton!
The master of ceremonies will be WFLA-Ch. 8 morning anchor Rod Carter.
So what are you waiting for? Click on the 'Donate' tab on the top right of the tbabj.com and get your tickets today!
THE FINALISTS
Shoshana Walter, The Ledger, Lakeland, one category
Starla Vaughns Cherin, The Florida Courier, Tampa, three categories
Merissa Green, The Ledger, Lakeland, one category
Jenise Morgan, The Florida Courier, Tampa, one category
Charles W. Cherry II, The Florida Courier, Tampa, two categories
Joyce Nanette Johnson, Citilife Magazine, St. Petersburg, one category
Demorris A. Lee, St. Petersburg Times, Clearwater, two categories
Colleen Jenkins, St. Petersburg Times, Tampa, one category
Stephanie Hayes, St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, one category
Michael Kruse, St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, one category
Justin George, St. Petersburg Times, Tampa, one category
Michael Wilson, The Ledger, Lakeland, one category
Scott Wheeler, The Ledger, Lakeland, one category
Mark L. Schreiner, WUSF, Tampa, two categories
Lissette Campos, Randy Wright, Frank Barrera and Jennifer McVan, WFTS-Ch. 28, Tampa, one category
Jackie Callaway and Matt McGlashen, WFTS-Ch. 28, Tampa, one category
Staff, WEDU-Ch. 3, Tampa, one category
Jennifer McVan, Felicia Burton, Gregg Wyckoff, WFTS-Ch. 28, Tampa, one category
Nancy Ryan, Chris Smith and Peter Masa, WFLA-Ch. 8, Tampa, one category
Fred Bellet, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, one category
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rodney Thrash
Co-chair, 2010 Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Banquet
Cell: 813.610.1268
E-mail: rthrash@sptimes.com
TBABJ thanks the sponsors of its 2010 Griot Drum Awards and Scholarship Banquet
Our fifth Griot Drum Awards and Scholarship Banquet is only made possible by generous donations from an amazing array of sponsors.
Even amid the challenges of today's economy, these companies stepped forward to help the TBABJ's mission of spreading diversity in media and improving coverage of people color. Please use the links below to learn more about these important corporate citizens.
Even amid the challenges of today's economy, these companies stepped forward to help the TBABJ's mission of spreading diversity in media and improving coverage of people color. Please use the links below to learn more about these important corporate citizens.
Platinum level sponsors
The New York Times Regional Media Group
The Nielsen Company
Bright House Networks
ValpakDirect Marketing Systems
The St. Petersburg Times/Times Publishing Co.
The United Way of Tampa Bay
The Scripps Howard Foundation
Gold Level Sponsors
Clear Channel Radio
Tucker/Hall
The News Service of Florida
WUSF Public Media
Silver Level Sponsors
Publix
Fox 13/WTVT-Ch. 13
The New York Times Regional Media Group
The Nielsen Company
Bright House Networks
ValpakDirect Marketing Systems
The St. Petersburg Times/Times Publishing Co.
The United Way of Tampa Bay 
The Scripps Howard FoundationGold Level Sponsors
Clear Channel Radio
Tucker/Hall
The News Service of Florida
WUSF Public Media
Silver Level Sponsors
Publix
Fox 13/WTVT-Ch. 13
Sunday, October 17, 2010
TBABJ meeting on Nov. 6! (refreshments will be served)
TBABJ will hold its next meeting on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 11am at Candy Lowe's Team Time, 904 E. Henry Avenue in Tampa. Refreshments will be served.
Come out to meet new members, learn about upcoming events and purchase your ticket to the Griot Drum awards, which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18. (Contact Rodney Thrash at rthrash@sptimes.com to purchase tickets or get more information about Griot Drum).
Got questions? Send an email to membership chair Nicole Hutcheson at TampaBayABJ@gmail.com.
See you there!
Come out to meet new members, learn about upcoming events and purchase your ticket to the Griot Drum awards, which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18. (Contact Rodney Thrash at rthrash@sptimes.com to purchase tickets or get more information about Griot Drum).
Got questions? Send an email to membership chair Nicole Hutcheson at TampaBayABJ@gmail.com.
See you there!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Job Openings from WPTV-TV in Palm Beach!
The following jobs are open at WPTV Newschannel 5 in Palm Beach. Contact Anne O'Mara, Human Resources Manager, for more information. Go to www.wptv.com to complet a profile and apply for the openings listed below:
Traffic Assistant
Assistant Chief Engineer
Promotions Writer/Producer
Weekend Meterologist
Managing Editor
Executive Producer
News Producer
Breaking News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
Account Executive
Maintenance Engineer
Traffic Assistant
Assistant Chief Engineer
Promotions Writer/Producer
Weekend Meterologist
Managing Editor
Executive Producer
News Producer
Breaking News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
Account Executive
Maintenance Engineer
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
ESPN's Jemele Hill to keynote Griot Drum Awards
ESPN national columnist Jemele Hill has been confirmed as keynote speaker for the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists' fifth annual Griot Drum Awards and Scholarship Banquet.Hill will headline the event, scheduled at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center, 11606 McKinley Drive in Tampa. The TBABJ will award $5,000 in scholarships along with honors to area journalists who have excelled in covering people of color.
As one of the few women of color serving as a national sports columnist and TV personality, Hill serves as a powerful example of media diversity. She joined ESPN in November 2006 as a national columnist, making regular appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN First Take, Jim Rome is Burning, and Outside the Lines.
Before joining ESPN, Hill worked as a columnist for the Orlando Sentinel and covered sports for Detroit Free Press and Raleigh News & Observer.
In 2007, Hill won the first annual McKenzie Cup, in tribute to groundbreaking sports editor Van McKenzie, at the annual Poynter Media Summit. She also received an honorable mention in the 2007 edition of Best American Sports Writing.
Griot Drum sponsors include the St. Petersburg Times, The Nielsen Co., Bright House Networks, WTVT-Ch. 13, Tucker/Hall public relations, and the New York Times Regional Media Group.
Tickets are $20 for TBABJ members and $25 for non members or $200 for a table of ten, and can be purchased online at TBABJ.com.
Contact: Eric Deggans (727) 893-8521; deggans@sptimes.com
2010 Griot Drum Awards tickets now available online!
Tickets are now on sale for the Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Banquet, the signature event of the nationally-recognized Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists!
Held each November, it is the only locally-produced journalism awards program that honors coverage of people of color.
The 2010 installment of Griot Drum will be held Nov. 18 at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center, 11606 McKinley Drive, Tampa.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception featuring local saxophonist Jonathan Milton. ESPN’s Jemele Hill, one of the few women of color serving as a national sports columnist and TV personality, will headline the 7 p.m. dinner and awards presentation. Since joining ESPN in November 2006, Hill has made regular appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN First Take, Jim Rome is Burning, and Outside the Lines.
More than 200 guests are expected to attend this year’s ceremony, which will include performances by the Gulfcoast Academy of Performing Arts (formerly the Soulful Arts Dance Academy) and Tampa musical prodigy Caleb E. Sanders. Area high school seniors and college students will be given financial support to pursue their education in the field of journalism.
Proceeds from ticket sales will help TBABJ fund those scholarships. Tickets are $20 for TBABJ members, $25 for non-members and $200 for a table of ten.
Click on the 'Donate' tab on the top right of the tbabj.com and get your tickets today!
See you Nov. 18!
Best,
Rodney Thrash
Staff writer, St. Petersburg Times
Co-chair, 2010 TBABJ Griot Drum Awards
Office: 727.445.4167
Cell: 813.610.1268
E-mail: rthrash@sptimes.com
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Griot Drum Scholarship deadline extended to Oct. 10
Do you know a journalism student of color with a tie to the Tampa Bay area?
Might they want some serious $$ for school this year?
They now have until October 10 to do something about it.
...
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists have extended our Griot Drum Scholarship deadline to Oct. 10. We are giving away $5,000 in scholarships, including one award for graduate students.
Because of growing demand, TBABJ will give away its first scholarship to a graduate journalism student this year for $1,000. In addition, two undergraduate students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship and one undergraduate student will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Our goal: to help young journalists of color join the ranks of the working press. Please encourage all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students of color (African American, Hispanic, Asian, etc.) to apply for this contest by OCT. 10, 2010.
Applications must be postmarked by this date to be considered. Scholarship winners will be announced this year during TBABJ’s Griot Drum Awards ceremony, taking place in Tampa Nov. 18, at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center,
11606 McKinley Drive.
To learn more about Griot Drum, visit www.tbabj.com. Students currently enrolled in college or graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply. Previous grand prize winners are NOT eligible.
Applicants MUST have a connection to the Tampa Bay area, which includes Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota, among other communities in the region. We expect our winners to attend a reception before the Griot Drum ceremony and stay for the banquet.
Questions? Contact Kevin Graham, TBABJ’s Scholarship Coordinator, at 813-857-4096 or contactkevingraham@gmail.com.
Might they want some serious $$ for school this year?
They now have until October 10 to do something about it.
...
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists have extended our Griot Drum Scholarship deadline to Oct. 10. We are giving away $5,000 in scholarships, including one award for graduate students.
Because of growing demand, TBABJ will give away its first scholarship to a graduate journalism student this year for $1,000. In addition, two undergraduate students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship and one undergraduate student will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Our goal: to help young journalists of color join the ranks of the working press. Please encourage all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students of color (African American, Hispanic, Asian, etc.) to apply for this contest by OCT. 10, 2010.
Applications must be postmarked by this date to be considered. Scholarship winners will be announced this year during TBABJ’s Griot Drum Awards ceremony, taking place in Tampa Nov. 18, at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center,
11606 McKinley Drive.
To learn more about Griot Drum, visit www.tbabj.com. Students currently enrolled in college or graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply. Previous grand prize winners are NOT eligible.
Applicants MUST have a connection to the Tampa Bay area, which includes Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota, among other communities in the region. We expect our winners to attend a reception before the Griot Drum ceremony and stay for the banquet.
Questions? Contact Kevin Graham, TBABJ’s Scholarship Coordinator, at 813-857-4096 or contactkevingraham@gmail.com.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Sunset Social for Members and Friends!
Want to learn more about the chapter and re-connect with TBABJ members and friends?
The chapter will host a Sunset Social at Kona Grill, 4134 W. Boy Scout Blvd. in Tampa. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 15 from 5-8pm.
You can also purchase tickets for the Griot Drum awards on Nov. 18, which honors media coverage of people of color.
For more information, email the chapter at TampaBayABJ@gmail.com.
See you there!
The chapter will host a Sunset Social at Kona Grill, 4134 W. Boy Scout Blvd. in Tampa. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 15 from 5-8pm.
You can also purchase tickets for the Griot Drum awards on Nov. 18, which honors media coverage of people of color.
For more information, email the chapter at TampaBayABJ@gmail.com.
See you there!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Tickets now on sale for the 2010 Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Banquet!
Tickets are now on sale for the Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Banquet, the signature event of the nationally-recognized Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists!
Held each November, it is the only locally-produced journalism awards program that honors coverage of people of color.
The 2010 installment of Griot Drum will be held Nov. 18 at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center, 11606 McKinley Drive, Tampa.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception featuring local saxophonist Jonathan Milton. ESPN’s Jemele Hill, one of the few women of color serving as a national sports columnist and TV personality, will headline the 7 p.m. dinner and awards presentation. Since joining ESPN in November 2006, Hill has made regular appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN First Take, Jim Rome is Burning, and Outside the Lines.
More than 200 guests are expected to attend this year’s ceremony, which will include performances by the Gulfcoast Academy of Performing Arts (formerly the Soulful Arts Dance Academy) and Tampa musical prodigy Caleb E. Sanders. Area high school seniors and college students will be given financial support to pursue their education in the field of journalism.
Proceeds from ticket sales will help TBABJ fund those scholarships. Tickets are $20 for TBABJ members, $25 for non-members and $200 for a table of ten.
Please complete the order form and return with the total amount to the address listed below.
See you Nov. 18!
Best,
Rodney Thrash
Staff writer, St. Petersburg Times
Co-chair, 2010 TBABJ Griot Drum Awards
Office: 727.445.4167
Cell: 813.610.1268
E-mail: rthrash@sptimes.com
TICKET ORDER FORM
Name _________________________________
Number of tickets _________________
Address _________________________________
Total enclosed _________________
Telephone _________________
E-mail _________________________________
Return to:
Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists
c/o Rodney Thrash
710 Court Street
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Meeting Announcement!
TBABJ will hold its next meeting on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 11 am at the Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker St.
We're planning an annual media awards ceremony in November, and a Christmas party in December. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
If you have questions, email TampaBayABJ@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!
We're planning an annual media awards ceremony in November, and a Christmas party in December. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
If you have questions, email TampaBayABJ@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Two Job Openings! Bay News 9 and Bright House Sports Network
Below is information on two job openings in the Tampa Bay area:
-Bright House Sports network is looking for a team player to enterprise original sports stories, shoot and editor videotape and write original stories for their website. This individual would also report on location for breaking news. Candidates must have strong story development skills, and be able to develop sources and break stories. They must also be able to work in a team atmosphere and work flexible hours and days. If you have web and TV experience, upload your resume through http://www.mybrighthouse.jobs/. The position is under news, production and programming. DVD demos can be sent to BHSN, sports reporter/VJ, 7901 66th Street N, Pinellas Park, FL. No phone calls, please.
-Bay News 9 has a photojournalist opening. A minimum of two years TV news experience is required. Live truck, Pinnacle Liquid non-linear editing and ENPS knowledge is helpful. You will be trained to expand skills in truck operation. Flexibility is required to work different schedules. Send three packages that have been shot and edited within the past week. Candidates must upload a resume via the Jobs page on http://www.baynews9.com/ and send a demo to Bay News 9, Attn: C. Morton, 700 Carillon Parkway, Suite 9, St. Petersburg, FL 33716.
-Bright House Sports network is looking for a team player to enterprise original sports stories, shoot and editor videotape and write original stories for their website. This individual would also report on location for breaking news. Candidates must have strong story development skills, and be able to develop sources and break stories. They must also be able to work in a team atmosphere and work flexible hours and days. If you have web and TV experience, upload your resume through http://www.mybrighthouse.jobs/. The position is under news, production and programming. DVD demos can be sent to BHSN, sports reporter/VJ, 7901 66th Street N, Pinellas Park, FL. No phone calls, please.
-Bay News 9 has a photojournalist opening. A minimum of two years TV news experience is required. Live truck, Pinnacle Liquid non-linear editing and ENPS knowledge is helpful. You will be trained to expand skills in truck operation. Flexibility is required to work different schedules. Send three packages that have been shot and edited within the past week. Candidates must upload a resume via the Jobs page on http://www.baynews9.com/ and send a demo to Bay News 9, Attn: C. Morton, 700 Carillon Parkway, Suite 9, St. Petersburg, FL 33716.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Poynter Institute offers full day of photojournalism training
Be part of the live studio audience for the National Press Photographers Foundation's Video Storytelling Workshop: 2010 Edition at The Poynter Institute on Saturday, Sept. 25. Veteran photojournalists will show you how to your make your stories more memorable and refine your videostorytelling.
In this full day of training, you'll learn how to find and develop memorable characters; how to make mundane stories -- like meetings and weather stories -- more interesting; how to work with sound; and how to anticipate moments in the field, even on tight deadlines.
Presenters include:
Darren Durlach, NPPA's 2009 Ernie Crisp Television News Photographer of the Year, and senior photojournalist at WBFF-TV in Baltimore
Lynn French, assistant chief photographer and veteran multimedia journalist at KPNX-TV in Phoenix
Jason Witmer, winner of numerous NPPA and Texas AP awards for his work as a solo video journalist for Chron.com in Houston
Joe Fryer, winner of four national Edward R. Murrow awards and a regional Emmy for best reporter in 2009, of KARE-TV in Minneapolis
Whether you're working in a team or as a solo journalist, you'll learn fresh approaches to make your packages -- both daily turns and long-form pieces -- more memorable. The Video Storytelling Workshop starts at 10 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, Sept. 25, and is offered both live at The Poynter Institute and online through Poynter's NewsU. The host is Al Tompkins, Senior Faculty/Broadcast and Online at The Poynter Institute and author of the daily online journalism story idea column, Al's Morning Meeting, on Poynter.org.
Can't stay for the day? Your advance registration also gives you access to the video replays of each presentation when they become available at Poynter's NewsU.
The cost for this daylong workshop is just $55 for NPPA members or $35 for student members. Non-NPPA members pay just $65 for a full day of training. Sign up now to get these registration rates. Scholarships are available for members of AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, NAJA, NLGJA and JAWS.
Come to Poynter for a day of training from some of the best in the industry. For more information and to register, go to Video Storytelling Workshop: 2010 Edition.
In this full day of training, you'll learn how to find and develop memorable characters; how to make mundane stories -- like meetings and weather stories -- more interesting; how to work with sound; and how to anticipate moments in the field, even on tight deadlines.
Presenters include:
Darren Durlach, NPPA's 2009 Ernie Crisp Television News Photographer of the Year, and senior photojournalist at WBFF-TV in Baltimore
Lynn French, assistant chief photographer and veteran multimedia journalist at KPNX-TV in Phoenix
Jason Witmer, winner of numerous NPPA and Texas AP awards for his work as a solo video journalist for Chron.com in Houston
Joe Fryer, winner of four national Edward R. Murrow awards and a regional Emmy for best reporter in 2009, of KARE-TV in Minneapolis
Whether you're working in a team or as a solo journalist, you'll learn fresh approaches to make your packages -- both daily turns and long-form pieces -- more memorable. The Video Storytelling Workshop starts at 10 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, Sept. 25, and is offered both live at The Poynter Institute and online through Poynter's NewsU. The host is Al Tompkins, Senior Faculty/Broadcast and Online at The Poynter Institute and author of the daily online journalism story idea column, Al's Morning Meeting, on Poynter.org.
Can't stay for the day? Your advance registration also gives you access to the video replays of each presentation when they become available at Poynter's NewsU.
The cost for this daylong workshop is just $55 for NPPA members or $35 for student members. Non-NPPA members pay just $65 for a full day of training. Sign up now to get these registration rates. Scholarships are available for members of AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, NAJA, NLGJA and JAWS.
Come to Poynter for a day of training from some of the best in the industry. For more information and to register, go to Video Storytelling Workshop: 2010 Edition.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
TBABJ Meeting on Sept. 11-Lunch will be served!
TBABJ will hold its next meeting on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. at The Nielsen Company, 501 Brooker Creek Drive (off Linebaugh in Oldsmar).
Meet in the lobby at 10:45 a.m. if you'd like to attend.
Lunch will be served.
Your input on our annual poetry slam and Griot Drum Awards will be much appreciated!
Got questions? Send an email to TampaBayABJ@gmail.com or call Camille at 248-760-7561.
See you there!
Meet in the lobby at 10:45 a.m. if you'd like to attend.
Lunch will be served.
Your input on our annual poetry slam and Griot Drum Awards will be much appreciated!
Got questions? Send an email to TampaBayABJ@gmail.com or call Camille at 248-760-7561.
See you there!
Monday, August 9, 2010
AOL Hiring Freelancers in Tampa
AOL City's Best is hiring contract freelancers in Tampa and Orlando. Freelancers write listings and take photos of the best establishments in their cities. It's steady work. You have to do a minimum of 20 per week.
If you're interested, send your resume and a writing sample to natalie.mcneal@teamaol.com. In the header of your email, please write the city for freelancing.
If you're interested, send your resume and a writing sample to natalie.mcneal@teamaol.com. In the header of your email, please write the city for freelancing.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Griot Drum Awards deadline extended to Sept. 3!
Great news, friends and members of the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists (TBABJ)!
You now have four (4) more weeks to enter your work in the only locally-produced journalism awards program, the 2010 Griot Drum Awards and Scholarship Banquet.
The NEW postmark deadline is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010.
Have a story, photograph or online package that highlights the experience of people of color? What are you waiting for? Send it in to the address below no later than FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010.
Print, broadcast and online media professionals will receive awards in 37 different categories from the nationally-recognized TBABJ. Only work published, broadcast or uploaded between Jan. 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009 will be considered.
Copies of the entry form, the category descriptions and an FAQ are available here: http://tbabj.com/index.php?categories=Awards.
Griot Drum promises to be an amazing event. About 250 guests are expected to attend this year’s ceremony, which will be held Nov. 18 at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center, 11606 McKinley Drive, Tampa. Four area high school seniors and college students will be given financial support to pursue their education in the field of journalism. There will be inspiring entertainment, a reception, dinner and more.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Rodney Thrash, Griot Drum Awards Co-Chair.
TBABJ looks forward to receiving your work.
Rodney Thrash
Staff writer
St. Petersburg Times Clearwater Bureau
710 Court Street
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Office: 727.445.4167 or 1.800.333.7505, x4167
Fax: 727.445.4119
Cell: 813.610.1268
You now have four (4) more weeks to enter your work in the only locally-produced journalism awards program, the 2010 Griot Drum Awards and Scholarship Banquet.
The NEW postmark deadline is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010.
Have a story, photograph or online package that highlights the experience of people of color? What are you waiting for? Send it in to the address below no later than FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010.
Print, broadcast and online media professionals will receive awards in 37 different categories from the nationally-recognized TBABJ. Only work published, broadcast or uploaded between Jan. 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009 will be considered.
Copies of the entry form, the category descriptions and an FAQ are available here: http://tbabj.com/index.php?categories=Awards.
Griot Drum promises to be an amazing event. About 250 guests are expected to attend this year’s ceremony, which will be held Nov. 18 at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center, 11606 McKinley Drive, Tampa. Four area high school seniors and college students will be given financial support to pursue their education in the field of journalism. There will be inspiring entertainment, a reception, dinner and more.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Rodney Thrash, Griot Drum Awards Co-Chair.
TBABJ looks forward to receiving your work.
Rodney Thrash
Staff writer
St. Petersburg Times Clearwater Bureau
710 Court Street
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Office: 727.445.4167 or 1.800.333.7505, x4167
Fax: 727.445.4119
Cell: 813.610.1268
Sunday, August 1, 2010
TBABJ is Chapter of the Year!
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists was awarded NABJ Chapter of the Year honors on Thursday at the national convention in San Diego.
Congratulations, chapter members!
Congratulations, chapter members!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Griot Drum Awards FAQ
GET OUT THOSE MEDIA AWARD SUBMISSIONS!
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists (TBABJ) is accepting entries for the 2010 Griot Drum Awards, which honors the best coverage of people of color.
Winners will be announced in November at the 2010 Griot Drum Awards ceremony.
Who is eligible?
Any individual or news organization in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Citrus, Hernando, Manatee, Pasco, Polk or Sarasota counties can enter materials published, broadcast or presented between Jan. 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009. The contest is open to journalists of all ethnicities. Entrants do not have to belong to TBABJ.
How can I enter my work?
All entries must be postmarked by August 2, 2010. Any entry postmarked after that date will be disqualified. Entries should be mailed to: Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists c/o Rodney Thrash, Griot Drum Awards Co-chair 710 Court Street, Clearwater, Fla., 33756 Faxed or e-mailed entries will not be accepted. See following post for information on entry categories.
Is there a fee?
The cost per entry is $25 for non-TBABJ members and $10 for members. Checks or money orders should be made out to the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists and should be attached to each entry form. Checks covering more than one entry from an organization should be made out for the total amount, and a separate note should be attached detailing the exact entries covered by the fee. Cash will not be accepted.
What can I submit?
Entries must focus on subjects concerning people or communities of color and have been broadcast, presented or published within the Tampa Bay area. Individuals and news organizations may submit as many entries as desired. However, only one category is allowed per entry. Entering the same work in more than one category is permitted, for a fee. For example, the cost to enter an entry in two categories is $50 for non-members/$20 for members; three, $75/$30; and so on. Entries will not be returned.
How can I submit my work?
Newspaper. Entries with loose clippings, poster boards or ringed binders will be disqualified. Entries are best delivered on 8.5” x 11” sheets, either photocopied into this form (preferred) or cut up and taped down. Entries also may be mounted on pressboards. If submission is a series, it must be limited to no more than seven stories. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number (See attached rules and categories).
Television. Entries can be submitted on VHS TAPES or standard DVDs only. A series should be entered on one tape and be limited to no more than five stories. Do not use color bars. A five-second slate is permitted. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number.
Radio. Entries must be on a cassette tape or CD. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number.
New Media. Entries must be submitted on CD, DVD, flash drive or by providing Internet links, with no more than one entry per storage unit. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number.
Photo/Graphics. Entries may include original copies of work, in color. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Judging and Winners Entries will be judged by National Association of Black Journalists chapters in other parts of the country, so the contest is open to chapter members and officers of TBABJ, except those serving on the awards committee. Broadcast entries will be judged based on content, production value and impact.
Print entries will be judged on content, readability and impact.
The top three entries in each category selected by judges will be recognized at the awards ceremony in November. The top winner will receive a plaque. Awards will be presented to individuals, groups or organizations.
Judges may elect to choose less than three entries in a category or none at all. More Questions? Call 813.610.1268, or e-mail me at rthrash@sptimes.com.
Best, Rodney Thrash
Co-chair, 2010 Griot Drum Awards
Staff writer, St. Petersburg Times
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists (TBABJ) is accepting entries for the 2010 Griot Drum Awards, which honors the best coverage of people of color.
Winners will be announced in November at the 2010 Griot Drum Awards ceremony.
Who is eligible?
Any individual or news organization in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Citrus, Hernando, Manatee, Pasco, Polk or Sarasota counties can enter materials published, broadcast or presented between Jan. 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009. The contest is open to journalists of all ethnicities. Entrants do not have to belong to TBABJ.
How can I enter my work?
All entries must be postmarked by August 2, 2010. Any entry postmarked after that date will be disqualified. Entries should be mailed to: Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists c/o Rodney Thrash, Griot Drum Awards Co-chair 710 Court Street, Clearwater, Fla., 33756 Faxed or e-mailed entries will not be accepted. See following post for information on entry categories.
Is there a fee?
The cost per entry is $25 for non-TBABJ members and $10 for members. Checks or money orders should be made out to the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists and should be attached to each entry form. Checks covering more than one entry from an organization should be made out for the total amount, and a separate note should be attached detailing the exact entries covered by the fee. Cash will not be accepted.
What can I submit?
Entries must focus on subjects concerning people or communities of color and have been broadcast, presented or published within the Tampa Bay area. Individuals and news organizations may submit as many entries as desired. However, only one category is allowed per entry. Entering the same work in more than one category is permitted, for a fee. For example, the cost to enter an entry in two categories is $50 for non-members/$20 for members; three, $75/$30; and so on. Entries will not be returned.
How can I submit my work?
Newspaper. Entries with loose clippings, poster boards or ringed binders will be disqualified. Entries are best delivered on 8.5” x 11” sheets, either photocopied into this form (preferred) or cut up and taped down. Entries also may be mounted on pressboards. If submission is a series, it must be limited to no more than seven stories. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number (See attached rules and categories).
Television. Entries can be submitted on VHS TAPES or standard DVDs only. A series should be entered on one tape and be limited to no more than five stories. Do not use color bars. A five-second slate is permitted. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number.
Radio. Entries must be on a cassette tape or CD. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number.
New Media. Entries must be submitted on CD, DVD, flash drive or by providing Internet links, with no more than one entry per storage unit. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number.
Photo/Graphics. Entries may include original copies of work, in color. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Judging and Winners Entries will be judged by National Association of Black Journalists chapters in other parts of the country, so the contest is open to chapter members and officers of TBABJ, except those serving on the awards committee. Broadcast entries will be judged based on content, production value and impact.
Print entries will be judged on content, readability and impact.
The top three entries in each category selected by judges will be recognized at the awards ceremony in November. The top winner will receive a plaque. Awards will be presented to individuals, groups or organizations.
Judges may elect to choose less than three entries in a category or none at all. More Questions? Call 813.610.1268, or e-mail me at rthrash@sptimes.com.
Best, Rodney Thrash
Co-chair, 2010 Griot Drum Awards
Staff writer, St. Petersburg Times
Griot Drum Awards Entry Form
Griot Drum Awards Entry Form
(PRINT OUT ONE COPY PER ENTRY)
NAME___________________________________________________________ COMPANY/SCHOOL_______________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP___________________________________________________ PHONE________________________________ EMAIL_________________________________
TITLE OF ENTRY__________________________________________________ CATEGORY_____________________________ CATEGORY NUMBER_____________________
NAME TO APPEAR ON AWARD______________________________________
FEES: (Circle One)
TBABJ MEMBER - $10 NON-MEMBER - $25
Checks should be made payable to Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists. Organizations or individuals submitting more than one entry may combine entry fees into one check.
SEND EACH ENTRY TO: Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists, c/o Rodney Thrash, Griot Drum Awards Coordinator, 710 Court Street, Clearwater, Fla., 33756.
For more information, call 813.610.1268. For additional copies of the entry form, go to: http://www.TBABJ.com.
*Entries must be postmarked and sent to TBABJ by August 2, 2010
(PRINT OUT ONE COPY PER ENTRY)
NAME___________________________________________________________ COMPANY/SCHOOL_______________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP___________________________________________________ PHONE________________________________ EMAIL_________________________________
TITLE OF ENTRY__________________________________________________ CATEGORY_____________________________ CATEGORY NUMBER_____________________
NAME TO APPEAR ON AWARD______________________________________
FEES: (Circle One)
TBABJ MEMBER - $10 NON-MEMBER - $25
Checks should be made payable to Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists. Organizations or individuals submitting more than one entry may combine entry fees into one check.
SEND EACH ENTRY TO: Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists, c/o Rodney Thrash, Griot Drum Awards Coordinator, 710 Court Street, Clearwater, Fla., 33756.
For more information, call 813.610.1268. For additional copies of the entry form, go to: http://www.TBABJ.com.
*Entries must be postmarked and sent to TBABJ by August 2, 2010
Rules and Categories for the Griot Drum Awards
The Griot Drum Awards – Rules and Categories
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists is calling for entries to its Griot Drum Awards – an awards ceremony designed to honor the best journalism on issues related to people of color in the Tampa Bay area.
Rules and Eligibility
Entries must have been published within the Tampa Bay area, including Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties.
Submissions will be grouped by media and circulation numbers. Entries must have been published between January 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009. Entries must be postmarked and sent to TBABJ by August 2, 2010. Only one category is allowed per entry. But numerous entries [each with its own entry fee] are permitted.
Each entry must be accompanied by an entry fee of $25 for non-chapter members and $10 for chapter members. Entries must involve issues or concerns related to people of color, especially African Americans. Entries will be judged by other National Association of Black Journalists chapters in other parts of the country, so the contest is open to chapter members and officers of TBABJ, except those serving on the awards committee.
The contest is open to journalists of all ethnicities. Entrants do not have to belong to TBABJ; awards will be presented to individuals, groups or organizations. Instructions for submitting in each category must be followed; each entry must have its own separate entry fee, though entrants can write a single check for all fees.
Judges have the right to choose not to present an award in any category. Finalists will be announced before the awards ceremony, but winners will not be announced until the awards ceremony. Entries will not be returned.
Judging: Entries will be judged by an affiliate chapter of the NABJ. Broadcast entries will be judged based on content, production value and impact. Print entries will be judged on content, readability and impact. Television Instructions: Entries can be submitted on VHS TAPES or standard DVDs only. A series should be entered on one tape and be limited to no more than five stories. Do not use color bars. A five-second slate is permitted. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number. Category number is indicated directly in front of the category name.
TV-1 Spot news: Live and/or packaged coverage of a story on which the reporter had no more than a 24-hour deadline.
TV-2 Non-Deadline Reporting: News story or feature, non-deadline.
TV-3 Investigative/Series: Investigative story or series of no more than five non-deadline stories on a single subject.
TV-4 Investigative Reporting: In-depth, original reporting by an individual or team of reporters.
TV-5 Community/Public Affairs: Regularly scheduled program, which presents an issue of public interest.
TV-6 Documentary: In-depth coverage of a serious issue that cannot be thoroughly covered in a regularly scheduled newscast.
TV-7 Sports News: Analysis or commentary on a news event or issue.
Print [Circulation 100,000 or more)
Instructions: Entries with loose clippings, poster boards or ringed binders will be disqualified. Entries are best delivered on 8.5” x 11” sheets, either photocopied into this form (preferred) or cut up and taped down. Entries also may be mounted on pressboards. If submission is a series, it must be limited to no more than seven stories. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number [See attached rules and categories].
Category number is indicated directly in front of the category name.
P-1 Deadline/Spot news Reporting: Breaking news story on which the reporter had no more than a 24-hour deadline.
P-2 Investigative Reporting: In-depth, original reporting by an individual or team of reporters.
P-3 Features: Any news feature, profile, review or analytical piece on a specific topic or issue, including arts and entertainment.
P-4 Community/Public Affairs: Story which presents an issue of public interest.
P-5 Sports News: Any news article or series devoted to a sports topic or issue.
P-6 Sports Feature: Any feature article or series devoted to a sports topic or issue.
P-7 Commentary: Any editorial, opinion column or commentary article, or cluster of related pieces on a specific topic or issue.
P-8 Criticism: Any arts criticism including analysis and reviews for fine arts, pop music, television movies and any other artistic areas.
Print [Circulation below 100,000]
Instructions: Same as print above 100,000.
PP-1 Deadline/Spot news Reporting: Breaking news story on which the reporter had no more than a 24-hour deadline.
PP-2 Investigative Reporting: In-depth, original reporting by an individual or team of reporters.
PP-3 Features: Any news feature, profile, review or analytical piece on a specific topic or issue, including arts and entertainment.
PP-4 Community/Public Affairs: Story which presents an issue of public interest. PP-5 Sports News: Any news article or series devoted to a sports topic or issue. PP-6 Sports Feature: Any feature article or series devoted to a sports topic or issue.
PP-7 Commentary: Any editorial, opinion column or commentary article, or cluster of related pieces on a specific topic or issue.
PP-8 Criticism: Any arts criticism including analysis and reviews for fine arts, pop music, television movies and any other artistic areas.
Radio Instructions: Entries must be on a cassette tape or CD. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number. Category number is indicated directly in front of the category name.
R-1 Spot News Reporting: Live and/or packaged coverage of a news story on which the reporter has no more than a 24-hour deadline.
R-2 Features Reporting: Issue oriented story, that can also be a profile, human interest, slice-of-life or humorous story.
R-3 Documentary/News Series: In-depth coverage of a serious issue that cannot be thoroughly covered in a regularly scheduled newscast.
R-4 Investigative Reporting: In-depth, original reporting by an individual or team of reporters.
R-5 Public Affairs: Story which presents an issue of public interest.
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists is calling for entries to its Griot Drum Awards – an awards ceremony designed to honor the best journalism on issues related to people of color in the Tampa Bay area.
Rules and Eligibility
Entries must have been published within the Tampa Bay area, including Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties.
Submissions will be grouped by media and circulation numbers. Entries must have been published between January 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009. Entries must be postmarked and sent to TBABJ by August 2, 2010. Only one category is allowed per entry. But numerous entries [each with its own entry fee] are permitted.
Each entry must be accompanied by an entry fee of $25 for non-chapter members and $10 for chapter members. Entries must involve issues or concerns related to people of color, especially African Americans. Entries will be judged by other National Association of Black Journalists chapters in other parts of the country, so the contest is open to chapter members and officers of TBABJ, except those serving on the awards committee.
The contest is open to journalists of all ethnicities. Entrants do not have to belong to TBABJ; awards will be presented to individuals, groups or organizations. Instructions for submitting in each category must be followed; each entry must have its own separate entry fee, though entrants can write a single check for all fees.
Judges have the right to choose not to present an award in any category. Finalists will be announced before the awards ceremony, but winners will not be announced until the awards ceremony. Entries will not be returned.
Judging: Entries will be judged by an affiliate chapter of the NABJ. Broadcast entries will be judged based on content, production value and impact. Print entries will be judged on content, readability and impact. Television Instructions: Entries can be submitted on VHS TAPES or standard DVDs only. A series should be entered on one tape and be limited to no more than five stories. Do not use color bars. A five-second slate is permitted. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number. Category number is indicated directly in front of the category name.
TV-1 Spot news: Live and/or packaged coverage of a story on which the reporter had no more than a 24-hour deadline.
TV-2 Non-Deadline Reporting: News story or feature, non-deadline.
TV-3 Investigative/Series: Investigative story or series of no more than five non-deadline stories on a single subject.
TV-4 Investigative Reporting: In-depth, original reporting by an individual or team of reporters.
TV-5 Community/Public Affairs: Regularly scheduled program, which presents an issue of public interest.
TV-6 Documentary: In-depth coverage of a serious issue that cannot be thoroughly covered in a regularly scheduled newscast.
TV-7 Sports News: Analysis or commentary on a news event or issue.
Print [Circulation 100,000 or more)
Instructions: Entries with loose clippings, poster boards or ringed binders will be disqualified. Entries are best delivered on 8.5” x 11” sheets, either photocopied into this form (preferred) or cut up and taped down. Entries also may be mounted on pressboards. If submission is a series, it must be limited to no more than seven stories. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number [See attached rules and categories].
Category number is indicated directly in front of the category name.
P-1 Deadline/Spot news Reporting: Breaking news story on which the reporter had no more than a 24-hour deadline.
P-2 Investigative Reporting: In-depth, original reporting by an individual or team of reporters.
P-3 Features: Any news feature, profile, review or analytical piece on a specific topic or issue, including arts and entertainment.
P-4 Community/Public Affairs: Story which presents an issue of public interest.
P-5 Sports News: Any news article or series devoted to a sports topic or issue.
P-6 Sports Feature: Any feature article or series devoted to a sports topic or issue.
P-7 Commentary: Any editorial, opinion column or commentary article, or cluster of related pieces on a specific topic or issue.
P-8 Criticism: Any arts criticism including analysis and reviews for fine arts, pop music, television movies and any other artistic areas.
Print [Circulation below 100,000]
Instructions: Same as print above 100,000.
PP-1 Deadline/Spot news Reporting: Breaking news story on which the reporter had no more than a 24-hour deadline.
PP-2 Investigative Reporting: In-depth, original reporting by an individual or team of reporters.
PP-3 Features: Any news feature, profile, review or analytical piece on a specific topic or issue, including arts and entertainment.
PP-4 Community/Public Affairs: Story which presents an issue of public interest. PP-5 Sports News: Any news article or series devoted to a sports topic or issue. PP-6 Sports Feature: Any feature article or series devoted to a sports topic or issue.
PP-7 Commentary: Any editorial, opinion column or commentary article, or cluster of related pieces on a specific topic or issue.
PP-8 Criticism: Any arts criticism including analysis and reviews for fine arts, pop music, television movies and any other artistic areas.
Radio Instructions: Entries must be on a cassette tape or CD. PLEASE be sure to use the correct category number. Category number is indicated directly in front of the category name.
R-1 Spot News Reporting: Live and/or packaged coverage of a news story on which the reporter has no more than a 24-hour deadline.
R-2 Features Reporting: Issue oriented story, that can also be a profile, human interest, slice-of-life or humorous story.
R-3 Documentary/News Series: In-depth coverage of a serious issue that cannot be thoroughly covered in a regularly scheduled newscast.
R-4 Investigative Reporting: In-depth, original reporting by an individual or team of reporters.
R-5 Public Affairs: Story which presents an issue of public interest.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Application for 2010 Griot Drum Scholarship
TBABJ to distribute $5,000 to minority journalism students,
including a first-ever graduate student scholarship award.
POSTMARK DEADLINE FRIDAY, SEPT. 10, 2010
Greetings! It is with great pleasure that the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists announces its 2010 Scholarship Contest.
TBABJ is excited this year to distribute $5,000 to deserving students of color, pursuing a college degree in journalism. Because of growing demand, TBABJ will give away its first scholarship to a graduate journalism student this year for $1,000. In addition, two undergraduate students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship and one undergraduate student will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Our desire is to empower young journalists of color to join the ranks of the working press. Please encourage all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students of color (African American, Hispanic, Asian, etc.) to apply for this contest by SEPT. 10, 2010. Applications must be postmarked by this date to be considered.
Scholarship winners will be announced this year during TBABJ’s Griot Drum Awards ceremony, taking place in Tampa Nov. 18, at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center, 11606 McKinley Drive. To learn more about Griot Drum, visit www.tbabj.com.
Students currently enrolled in college or graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply. Previous grand prize winners are NOT eligible. Applicants MUST have a connection to the Tampa Bay area, which includes Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota, among other communities in the region. We expect our winners to attend a reception before the Griot Drum ceremony and stay for the banquet.
Completed application packets must be postmarked by Sept. 10.
Questions? Contact Kevin Graham, TBABJ’s Scholarship Coordinator, at 813-857-4096 or contactkevingraham@gmail.com.
Good luck!
2010 Student Scholarship Application
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by FRIDAY, SEPT. 10, 2010!
All materials become the property of TBABJ and will not be returned.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Last Name:_________________ Middle Initial:____ First Name:___________________
Permanent Address:_______________________________________________________
City:_________________________ State:________ Zip Code: ____________________
Permanent Phone Number:___________________ Personal E-mail:_________________
Present Address: __________________________________________________________
City:_________________________ State:________ Zip Code: ____________________
Present Phone Number:_____________________________________________________
Social Security Number:____________________ Are you a U.S. Citizen:___Yes ___No
If not, do you have legal documentation supporting your stay in the United States?______
School Classification for school year 2010-11 (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc):_________
College or University:______________________________________________________
(High school seniors, please name your current school and the post-secondary institution you plan to attend.)
Projected Graduation Date (mm/yy):__________________________________________
II. Please consider the following topic in a 500-word essay:
Analyze the media’s coverage of a recent news story involving race, class or religion. Discuss how you would have covered the story.
Please enclose a photograph and FIVE collated copies of the following:
► Completed Application Cover Sheet
► Essay
► Resume
► Three to six examples of journalistic work (Broadcast journalists may submit a DVD but must note their role in each production, i.e. sound technician, lighting, writer, producer).
Please also include one sealed copy of the following:
► Official school transcript (Must be enclosed in an official school envelope and be stamped by your registrar’s or principal’s office).
► One to two letters of recommendation from faculty, employees or journalists familiar with your career goals.
Mail applications to:
Kevin Graham, Scholarship Coordinator
Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists
P.O. Box 172092
Tampa, FL 33672
Bay News 9 Job Openings
Bay News 9 has two positions open:
-Reporter/Producer-Bay News 9 in Spanish
This person should be able to shoot and edit, as well as deliver on camera. You will also be called upon to do fill-in anchoring. If you have TV news reporting and producing experience, can write TV news copy in grammatically-correct Spanish and you're bilingual, you should apply. Upload your resume at www.baynews9.com and scroll down to the Jobs tab under the About section. Send your DVD demo to Bay News 9, Attn: L. Ucar, 700 Carillon Parkway, Suite 9, St. Petersburg, FL, 33716. No phone calls, and no online demos, please.
-Senior Producer
Bay News 9 is looking for an experienced senior producer. Candidates must have an oustanding journalistic track record. Three yeras of news producing experience is prefered. Our ideal candidate will combine strong writing and producing skills with the ability to coordinate production and live coverage. If you have experience as a writer producer, you can work as a team player and alone, and you have a proven record of meeting tight deadlines while producing excellent work, Bay News 9 wants to see your resume. Knowledge of ENPS, Pinnacle Vortex and Liquid Edition non-linear systems is a plus. This is not an entry level position. Apply online at www.baynews9.com.
-Reporter/Producer-Bay News 9 in Spanish
This person should be able to shoot and edit, as well as deliver on camera. You will also be called upon to do fill-in anchoring. If you have TV news reporting and producing experience, can write TV news copy in grammatically-correct Spanish and you're bilingual, you should apply. Upload your resume at www.baynews9.com and scroll down to the Jobs tab under the About section. Send your DVD demo to Bay News 9, Attn: L. Ucar, 700 Carillon Parkway, Suite 9, St. Petersburg, FL, 33716. No phone calls, and no online demos, please.
-Senior Producer
Bay News 9 is looking for an experienced senior producer. Candidates must have an oustanding journalistic track record. Three yeras of news producing experience is prefered. Our ideal candidate will combine strong writing and producing skills with the ability to coordinate production and live coverage. If you have experience as a writer producer, you can work as a team player and alone, and you have a proven record of meeting tight deadlines while producing excellent work, Bay News 9 wants to see your resume. Knowledge of ENPS, Pinnacle Vortex and Liquid Edition non-linear systems is a plus. This is not an entry level position. Apply online at www.baynews9.com.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Griot Drum Awards Venue and Date Announced!
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists will hold its annual Griot Drum Awards on Thursday, Nov. 18. A reception will be held at 6pm, and the banquet/ceremony will begin at 7pm at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center, 11606 McKinley Drive in Tampa.
Ticket prices have yet to be determined, but will be available for purchase in the coming month.
Griot Drum honors work accomplished during the previous calendar year in the Tampa Bay area that honors communities of color. Entries and entry fees for the ceremony are being accepted through Aug. 2. Winners will be announced at the ceremony on Nov. 18.
Want more information on how to enter a story, TV broadcast package or photograph, or where to send your entries? Contact Rodney Thrash, Griot Drum awards coordinator, at rthrash@sptimes.com.
In addition, TBABJ is offering $5,000 in scholarships to deserving students of color pursuing graduate or undergrad degrees in journalism. Winners will also be announced on Nov. 18. Want to apply? Contact Kevin Graham, scholarship chair, at contactkevingraham@gmail.com.
If you have questions, send us an email at TampaBayABJ@gmail.com.
Ticket prices have yet to be determined, but will be available for purchase in the coming month.
Griot Drum honors work accomplished during the previous calendar year in the Tampa Bay area that honors communities of color. Entries and entry fees for the ceremony are being accepted through Aug. 2. Winners will be announced at the ceremony on Nov. 18.
Want more information on how to enter a story, TV broadcast package or photograph, or where to send your entries? Contact Rodney Thrash, Griot Drum awards coordinator, at rthrash@sptimes.com.
In addition, TBABJ is offering $5,000 in scholarships to deserving students of color pursuing graduate or undergrad degrees in journalism. Winners will also be announced on Nov. 18. Want to apply? Contact Kevin Graham, scholarship chair, at contactkevingraham@gmail.com.
If you have questions, send us an email at TampaBayABJ@gmail.com.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Bay News 9 Job Opening
Bay News 9 is looking for an "A" block reporter interested in working side by side with Tampa Bay's best photography staff. The ideal candidate should have broken good hard news stories and covered breaking news for the past five years. Anchoring experience is a plus.
Bay News 9 offers a competitive compensation package and an ideal newsroom location.
Upload your resume via the Jobs page on www.baynews9.com and send a DVD demo to: C. Morton, 700 Carillon Parkway, Suite 9, St. Petersburg, Fl, 33716.
Bay News 9 offers a competitive compensation package and an ideal newsroom location.
Upload your resume via the Jobs page on www.baynews9.com and send a DVD demo to: C. Morton, 700 Carillon Parkway, Suite 9, St. Petersburg, Fl, 33716.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
TBABJ hosting free career workshop on June 12
Need some help reinventing your career, dusting off your skill set or learning something new?
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists is hosting a career workshop on Saturday, June 12 at 11 a.m. at The Tampa Tribune, 202 S. Parker Street. This interactive workshop will include presentations from a life coach and professionals from Tucker/Hall PR firm and The Poynter Institute.
Refreshments will be provided.
Questions?
Contact Antwan Key, VP of Broadcast, at 850-284-9112.
See you there!
The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists is hosting a career workshop on Saturday, June 12 at 11 a.m. at The Tampa Tribune, 202 S. Parker Street. This interactive workshop will include presentations from a life coach and professionals from Tucker/Hall PR firm and The Poynter Institute.
Refreshments will be provided.
Questions?
Contact Antwan Key, VP of Broadcast, at 850-284-9112.
See you there!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Bay News 9 looking for Media Editor/Audio Operator
If you thrive on breaking news and can handle the pressures of 24-hour news coverage, this job could be for you. Candidates must have at least two years of experience working in a TV newsroom environment, editing daily news content andd operating a control room audio board during live and non-live events.
Applicants with a non-linear editing background and a familiarity with robotic studio camera operation are preferred.
Duties include editing news content, archiving news footage and packages, operating the robotic camera system and enforcing editing protocol within the newsroom and light studio maintenance.
Submit your resume online at www.baynews9.com.
Applicants with a non-linear editing background and a familiarity with robotic studio camera operation are preferred.
Duties include editing news content, archiving news footage and packages, operating the robotic camera system and enforcing editing protocol within the newsroom and light studio maintenance.
Submit your resume online at www.baynews9.com.
Monday, May 24, 2010
TBABJ holds next meeting on June 5
The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5 at Estelas restaurant on Davis Island.
We're soliciting entries for the Griot Drum awards, holding a career workshop on June 12, a summer luau and a poetry slam in the fall.
Come out, grab a bite to eat and offer your input. It's always appreciated.
Got questions? Email our membership chair, Nicole Hutcheson, at njhutcheson@gmail.com.
See you on the 5th.
We're soliciting entries for the Griot Drum awards, holding a career workshop on June 12, a summer luau and a poetry slam in the fall.
Come out, grab a bite to eat and offer your input. It's always appreciated.
Got questions? Email our membership chair, Nicole Hutcheson, at njhutcheson@gmail.com.
See you on the 5th.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
TBABJ calling for Griot Drum entries!
Get out those media awards submissions, because TBABJ is now accepting entries for the 2010 Griot Drum Awards, which honors the best coverage of people of color.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in November.
Any individual in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Citrus, Hernando, Manatee, Polk, Pasco or Sarasota counties is eligible to enter material published or broadcast between Jan 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009. Entrants do not have to belong to TBABJ.
To enter your work, postmark your entry by Aug. 2, 2010. Mail your entries to:
Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists
c/o Rodney Thrash, Griot Drum Awards co-chair
710 Court Street
Clearwater, Fla. 33756
Faxed or e-mailed entries will not be accepted.
The fee is $25 for non-TBABJ members and $10 for members. Checks or money orders can be made out to TBABJ and be sent along with the entry form. Cash will not be accepted.
To submit newspaper work, send entries taped onto 8.5x11 sheets, or mounted on pressboards. TV work: submit VHS tapes or standard DVDs onlym, with no more than five stories. Radio: a cassette tape or a CD. New media: entries must be on CD, DVD or flash drive with Internet links. Photo/Graphics: must be original copies of work in color.
Entries will be judged by an NABJ chapter in another part of the country, so the contest is open to chapter members and officers of TBABJ, except anyone serving on the awards committee. The top three entries in each category will be recognized at the awards ceremony in November, with the top winner receiving a plaque. Judges may elect to choose less than three entries in one category, or none at all.
Questions?
Call Rodney Thrash, awards co-chair, at 813-610-1268, or send him an email at rthrash@sptimes.com. Or, contact TBABJ president Camille C. Spencer at camillecspencer@gmail.com.
Thanks in advance!
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in November.
Any individual in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Citrus, Hernando, Manatee, Polk, Pasco or Sarasota counties is eligible to enter material published or broadcast between Jan 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009. Entrants do not have to belong to TBABJ.
To enter your work, postmark your entry by Aug. 2, 2010. Mail your entries to:
Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists
c/o Rodney Thrash, Griot Drum Awards co-chair
710 Court Street
Clearwater, Fla. 33756
Faxed or e-mailed entries will not be accepted.
The fee is $25 for non-TBABJ members and $10 for members. Checks or money orders can be made out to TBABJ and be sent along with the entry form. Cash will not be accepted.
To submit newspaper work, send entries taped onto 8.5x11 sheets, or mounted on pressboards. TV work: submit VHS tapes or standard DVDs onlym, with no more than five stories. Radio: a cassette tape or a CD. New media: entries must be on CD, DVD or flash drive with Internet links. Photo/Graphics: must be original copies of work in color.
Entries will be judged by an NABJ chapter in another part of the country, so the contest is open to chapter members and officers of TBABJ, except anyone serving on the awards committee. The top three entries in each category will be recognized at the awards ceremony in November, with the top winner receiving a plaque. Judges may elect to choose less than three entries in one category, or none at all.
Questions?
Call Rodney Thrash, awards co-chair, at 813-610-1268, or send him an email at rthrash@sptimes.com. Or, contact TBABJ president Camille C. Spencer at camillecspencer@gmail.com.
Thanks in advance!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists selected as finalists for NABJ's Chapter of the Year honors
NABJ Announces Philadelphia and Tampa Chapters
As Finalists for Professional Chapter of the Year
Washington, DC, May 14, 2010 -Today, The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced its finalists for Professional Chapter of the Year -- the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) and Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists (TBABJ). The winner will be announced this summer in San Diego at the 35th Annual NABJ Convention and Career Fair, the largest gathering of minority journalists in the country.
"Both chapters have made extraordinary contributions to NABJ and their home base," said NABJ President Kathy Y. Times. "I applaud the hard work of their members and leaders, and I'm grateful for all they do, especially during tough times."
PABJ was founded in 1973 by a group of courageous Philadelphia journalists, and it is NABJ's founding chapter. This is the second time in three years that PABJ has been a finalist, winning the honor in 2008. Over the past year, the chapter provided digital training that drew attendees from five states, participated in wide-ranging community service, and offered its members educational programming such as "PABJ @ the Movies," which highlighted the contributions by blacks in film.
"PABJ has always epitomized the finest aspects of NABJ," said Deirdre M. Childress, NABJ vice president-print. "From founders such as Chuck Stone, Joe Davidson, Sandra Long and Acel Moore, this tradition has extended 37 years to today's members who are focused on training, diversity and community service. PABJ remains a leader within our organization. I am proud to call it my home chapter."
Founded as the Suncoast Black Communicators, TBABJ became the Tampa Bay area's affiliate of the NABJ in 1990. TBABJ now represents journalists of color in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Sarasota, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, Hernando and Citrus counties in West Central Florida. TBABJ strives to help ensure diversity in media and accurate, balanced coverage of communities of color while serving as a resource for both established and aspiring communicators of African decent. Over the past year, TBABJ has been very active, including serving as the host to the NABJ National Convention, and offering a host of professional programming and community service projects, including a fundraiser for Haiti earthquake relief.
"TBABJ is such a hard working, close-knit chapter. We are truly honored to be in consideration for Chapter of the Year," said Region III Director, Kenneth Knight. "It would mean so much to win this award."
From those who blazed the trail to the ones who fight to make sure our stories are heard, even in the face of adversity, NABJ bestows 12 special honors on journalism organizations, professionals, educators and students committed to exemplary coverage of the black community. The Professional Chapter honor is awarded to an NABJ affiliate for its accomplishments during the eligibility period. Criteria includes, but is not be limited to, the number and size of scholarships awarded by the chapter, the number of new members who have joined the chapter and NABJ, and the chapters community activities and programs.
NABJ's 35th Annual Convention and Career Fair will take place July 28-August 1 in San Diego, Calif. For additional information, ticket sales, registration, please visit us at www.nabj.org, or contact Ryan Williams at rwilliams@nabj.org or (301) 405-0248.
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Friday, April 30, 2010
CNN now hiring at its Atlanta headquarters
CNN Networks- now hiring for Atlanta HQ! www.turnerjobs.com
News Writer- CNN International, (Atlanta) req # 117740
2-3 yrs experience in newsroom environment, at
least one year full-time writer for broadcast (large market or network news experience a plus)
Thorough understanding of international news is important, and proven experience in handling international stories is a plus.
Producer, CNN International (Atlanta) req # 117557
Minimum of 5yrs production experience in the news television industry, including 3-5yrs control room experience on a live news broadcast (large market or network news preferred)
Must be editorially mature with solid knowledge of international news.
Must be a strong leader in the control room and be able to calmly handle breaking news situations.
Writer/Producer- CNN Newsroom weekend Prime (Atlanta) req # 117195
Degree in Journalism or Communications, minimum 4-5 yrs producing/writing in a large market or network news operation
Self-starter- ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently, with little supervision.
Proven ability to flex and adapt to ever changing breaking news environment.
Sr. Producer- CNN Medical Unit- Sanjay Gupta, MD (Atlanta) req # 117609
Extensive line producing experience (5 to 7 years) and a successful track record in show production.
Strong writer and editor, an excellent line/control room producer with a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements of show production (from live broadcasts, to taped production to post production).
Seasoned medical journalist
Sr. Guest Booker, CNN Newsroom- Ali Velshi (Atlanta) req # 116920
Bachelors degree in journalism or related is preferred, 5+ years in broadcast news environment
Must have four to six years network booking experience.
Strong knowledge of current events and the ability to work on both domestic and international news stories.
Advanced Writer/Copy Editor- CNN Newsource Operations (Atlanta) req 115455
5 yrs min of news writing and/or producing experience. Copy editing for broadcast is preferred.
Strong leadership and mentorship capability- this position oversees a staff of writers
Ability to handle heavy script load while assigning scripts to writers is mandatory.
Please apply online via www.turnerjobs.com, you can also send inquiries to cnn.jobs@cnn.com.
News Writer- CNN International, (Atlanta) req # 117740
2-3 yrs experience in newsroom environment, at
least one year full-time writer for broadcast (large market or network news experience a plus)Thorough understanding of international news is important, and proven experience in handling international stories is a plus.
Producer, CNN International (Atlanta) req # 117557
Minimum of 5yrs production experience in the news television industry, including 3-5yrs control room experience on a live news broadcast (large market or network news preferred)
Must be editorially mature with solid knowledge of international news.
Must be a strong leader in the control room and be able to calmly handle breaking news situations.
Writer/Producer- CNN Newsroom weekend Prime (Atlanta) req # 117195
Degree in Journalism or Communications, minimum 4-5 yrs producing/writing in a large market or network news operation
Self-starter- ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently, with little supervision.
Proven ability to flex and adapt to ever changing breaking news environment.
Sr. Producer- CNN Medical Unit- Sanjay Gupta, MD (Atlanta) req # 117609
Extensive line producing experience (5 to 7 years) and a successful track record in show production.
Strong writer and editor, an excellent line/control room producer with a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements of show production (from live broadcasts, to taped production to post production).
Seasoned medical journalist
Sr. Guest Booker, CNN Newsroom- Ali Velshi (Atlanta) req # 116920
Bachelors degree in journalism or related is preferred, 5+ years in broadcast news environment
Must have four to six years network booking experience.
Strong knowledge of current events and the ability to work on both domestic and international news stories.
Advanced Writer/Copy Editor- CNN Newsource Operations (Atlanta) req 115455
5 yrs min of news writing and/or producing experience. Copy editing for broadcast is preferred.
Strong leadership and mentorship capability- this position oversees a staff of writers
Ability to handle heavy script load while assigning scripts to writers is mandatory.
Please apply online via www.turnerjobs.com, you can also send inquiries to cnn.jobs@cnn.com.
Monday, April 19, 2010
TBABJ meeting-June 5
The organization's next meeting will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5 at Estela's restaurant on Davis Island in Tampa.
We plan to discuss upcoming events that include a career workshop, poetry slam and media awards ceremony. For more information, email membership chair Nicole Hutcheson at njhutcheson@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there.
We plan to discuss upcoming events that include a career workshop, poetry slam and media awards ceremony. For more information, email membership chair Nicole Hutcheson at njhutcheson@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
TBABJ to host free public forum
With some black organizations in the Tampa Bay area struggling to stay afloat, the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists is asking the public to come out and discuss the issue at a public forum.
The event, titled "Status Report: Where Is Black Leadership?" will be held on Wednesday, April 14 from 7pm to 10pm at Fletcher Lounge at the University of Tampa, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
The forum's panel will include Ken Welch, Pinellas County Commissioner, Curtis Stokes, former Hillsborough NAACP president, Isay Gulley, Clearwater Housing Services President, and Darmian Bull, CEO of Delta Bravo Marketing Group.
St. Petersburg Times media critic Eric Deggans will serve as the forum's moderator.
For more information, contact TBABJ president Camille C. Spencer at camillecspencer@gmail.com or (248) 760-7561.
See you there!
The event, titled "Status Report: Where Is Black Leadership?" will be held on Wednesday, April 14 from 7pm to 10pm at Fletcher Lounge at the University of Tampa, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
The forum's panel will include Ken Welch, Pinellas County Commissioner, Curtis Stokes, former Hillsborough NAACP president, Isay Gulley, Clearwater Housing Services President, and Darmian Bull, CEO of Delta Bravo Marketing Group.
St. Petersburg Times media critic Eric Deggans will serve as the forum's moderator.
For more information, contact TBABJ president Camille C. Spencer at camillecspencer@gmail.com or (248) 760-7561.
See you there!
Monday, February 8, 2010
TBABJ Silent Auction and Fundraiser for Haiti Relief
Come out for a night of poetry, wine tastings and a silent auction to help keep hope alive in Haiti.
The event will be hosted by Tampa's hottest radio host, DJ Ekin.
Enjoy some of the best poets in the Tampa Bay area while sipping on choice wines and sampling exotic cuisine from the world renowed Roy's Restaurant.
All funds will be for the American Red Cross to aid relief work in Haiti.
The event will be held on Saturday Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at Wine Mall, 11246 W. Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.
The cost is $10 at the door, which will include two complimentary glasses of wine. Proceeds will go toward the American Red Cross to help Haiti relief.
(CASH OR CHECKS ONLY, PLEASE). Checks for the silent auction portion of the event can be made out to TBABJ.
For more information, email Nicole Hutcheson, TBABJ membership chair, at njhutcheson@gmail.com, or TBABJ president Camille C. Spencer at camillecspencer@gmail.com.
See you there.
The event will be hosted by Tampa's hottest radio host, DJ Ekin.
Enjoy some of the best poets in the Tampa Bay area while sipping on choice wines and sampling exotic cuisine from the world renowed Roy's Restaurant.
All funds will be for the American Red Cross to aid relief work in Haiti.
The event will be held on Saturday Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at Wine Mall, 11246 W. Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.
The cost is $10 at the door, which will include two complimentary glasses of wine. Proceeds will go toward the American Red Cross to help Haiti relief.
(CASH OR CHECKS ONLY, PLEASE). Checks for the silent auction portion of the event can be made out to TBABJ.
For more information, email Nicole Hutcheson, TBABJ membership chair, at njhutcheson@gmail.com, or TBABJ president Camille C. Spencer at camillecspencer@gmail.com.
See you there.
Friday, January 29, 2010
TBABJ meeting Feb. 6 to discuss Haiti fundraiser
Want to help raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti?
TBABJ and Wine Mall in Tampa are sponsoring a silent auction on Feb. 27 to raise funds for the Red Cross that will benefit the people of Haiti.
If you've got a product or service to donate for the auction, or you just want to help out, come to our next meeting on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker Street in Tampa.
We've got a host of other events we're planning for the year as well.
Questions?
Contact our membership chair, Nicole Hutcheson, at njhutcheson@gmail.com, or Camille C. Spencer, TBABJ president at camillecspencer@gmail.com.
See you on the 6th.
TBABJ and Wine Mall in Tampa are sponsoring a silent auction on Feb. 27 to raise funds for the Red Cross that will benefit the people of Haiti.
If you've got a product or service to donate for the auction, or you just want to help out, come to our next meeting on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker Street in Tampa.
We've got a host of other events we're planning for the year as well.
Questions?
Contact our membership chair, Nicole Hutcheson, at njhutcheson@gmail.com, or Camille C. Spencer, TBABJ president at camillecspencer@gmail.com.
See you on the 6th.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Anchor job opening at Bay News 9
Bay News 9 seeks a highly motivated, team-oriented anchor looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the Tampa/St. Petersburg market!
Our ideal candidate is an Anchor who can deliver daily news programs with poise, authority and credibility with the ability to handle breaking news on-air. Minimum five years of anchoring experience preferred.
Candidates must be a proven newsroom leader able to establish a positive community presence in the Tampa Bay area.
We offer a competitive compensation package, ideal newsroom location and the opportunity to live within minutes of sandy white beaches.
If you want to work for an award-winning station that is known for breaking news and weather coverage in the Tampa Bay market, then upload your resume via the Jobs page on www.baynews9.com and send a DVD demo to:
Bay News 9
Attn: Anchor opening
700 Carillon Parkway
Suite 9
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
EOE M/F/D/V – all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Our ideal candidate is an Anchor who can deliver daily news programs with poise, authority and credibility with the ability to handle breaking news on-air. Minimum five years of anchoring experience preferred.
Candidates must be a proven newsroom leader able to establish a positive community presence in the Tampa Bay area.
We offer a competitive compensation package, ideal newsroom location and the opportunity to live within minutes of sandy white beaches.
If you want to work for an award-winning station that is known for breaking news and weather coverage in the Tampa Bay market, then upload your resume via the Jobs page on www.baynews9.com and send a DVD demo to:
Bay News 9
Attn: Anchor opening
700 Carillon Parkway
Suite 9
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
EOE M/F/D/V – all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Monday, January 4, 2010
TBABJ Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 9 in Tampa
Happy New Year, everyone!
To get the ball rolling for the coming year, TBABJ is holding its first meeting of the year on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. in the St. Petersburg Times' Tampa office, 1000 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa. We'll meet inside a conference room on the 7th floor.
This meeting is open to all TBABJ members, friends of the chapter, journalists, college students and anyone in the community wishing to partner with the chapter for events we will be holding in 2010.
We will be planning our events for the year at this meeting, so your input is greatly appreciated.
Lastly, anyone who needs to pay their membership dues ($25 per year annually) can bring a check or money order to the meeting.
Got questions?
Contact our membership chair, Nicole Hutcheson, at njhutcheson@gmail.com, or (813) 335-4115.
Hope to see you there!
Camille C. Spencer
TBABJ President
(248) 760-7561
camillecspencer@gmail.com
To get the ball rolling for the coming year, TBABJ is holding its first meeting of the year on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. in the St. Petersburg Times' Tampa office, 1000 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa. We'll meet inside a conference room on the 7th floor.
This meeting is open to all TBABJ members, friends of the chapter, journalists, college students and anyone in the community wishing to partner with the chapter for events we will be holding in 2010.
We will be planning our events for the year at this meeting, so your input is greatly appreciated.
Lastly, anyone who needs to pay their membership dues ($25 per year annually) can bring a check or money order to the meeting.
Got questions?
Contact our membership chair, Nicole Hutcheson, at njhutcheson@gmail.com, or (813) 335-4115.
Hope to see you there!
Camille C. Spencer
TBABJ President
(248) 760-7561
camillecspencer@gmail.com
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