Project Coordinator, Latino Americans, at WETA (Arlington, VA)

WETA's National Productions team is looking for an energetic individual to provide general administrative and research support for the exciting Latino Americans documentary project. This individual will coordinate all phases of production and community engagement initiatives, as well as translate research and online/print materials between English and Spanish.

We are looking for someone with general office and television knowledge, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and excellent research skills. Proficiency in translating, reading, writing, and speaking Spanish and English is essential. Requires at least two years of general administrative office experience plus college degree in Television, Communication, Liberal Arts or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position is grant funded through October 2013.

Interested? Check out www.weta.org for the full job description and on-line application, or send your cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to hr@weta.org

WETA is EOE.

VP, Diversity at NBCUniversal (NYC)

Responsibilities

Role Purpose
The position will support all diversity and inclusion initiatives and reports directly to the Chief Diversity Officer.

Responsibilities

Identify best-practices related to workforce diversity company- and industry-wide

Partner with HR to develop and support workforce diversity initiatives across NBCUniversal

Manage and direct Affinity Group leader, Manager of Diversity & Inclusion

Collaborate with industry leaders and Comcast Diversity group to ensure best-practice sharing and consistency

Part of a team that will represent NBCUniversal to outside constituencies

Manage corporate budget related to diversity events, including: invitations, table sponsorships, and all other logistics

Coordinate event and conference attendance and support, including diversity mixers

Ensure alignment of Diversity & Inclusion policies and programs with the company’s strategic business objectives and corporate culture

Participate in NBCU Diversity Council

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years senior management experience
Demonstrated experience in HR and Diversity
BA/BS degree

Eligibility Requirements
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: 3173BR)
Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
Must be willing to work in New York
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics
Fluency in MS office applications
Spanish language fluency is a plus
Previous experience in diversity

Apply online here.

Assistant Video/Multimedia Producer at Harvard Kennedy School (Cambridge)

Duties & Responsibilities
Harvard Kennedy School is seeking a flexible video and multimedia assistant producer who will split his/her time between the Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) and the Case Program.

Collaborating with the OCPA communications team, the Assistant Video/Multimedia Producer will conceptualize and create original video and multimedia content, including promotional, news and educational videos, from pre-production through planning, research, logistics, lighting, shooting, editing video and audio, and posting the final product online.

For the Case Program, the Assistant Video/Multimedia Producer will assist with the development of a range of video and multimedia teaching tools and will be responsible for assisting with content research and story development, as well as coordinating all aspects of video shoots, including location scouting, scheduling, hiring crews, contacts with interviewees, and travel arrangements. The Assistant Video/Multimedia Producer will also log footage and secure rights and permissions for use of material when necessary.

The ideal candidate has a strong desire to work on a team of creative professionals and partner on compelling content and teaching tools. This person will be organized and proactive, and have excellent attention to detail. The position reports to the Multimedia Case Producer (Case Program) and the Senior Communications Officer (OCPA).

Basic Qualifications
• 3-5 years of related professional experience OR a bachelors degree and 1-2 year of related professional experience
• Demonstrated experience filming with digital cameras, setting up basic lighting and editing on Final Cut Pro.

Additional Qualifications
• 3-5 years experience preferred along with a Bachelors Degree in Multimedia/Visual Communications, Broadcast Journalism, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• A video professional with both creative storytelling capabilities and strong organizational, logistical, editing and technical skills.
• Strong project management, organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, verbal and telephone skills.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects and complete high-quality work against strict and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent content judgment and interest in in-depth research using digital and non-digital sources.
• Team player with a positive, collegial attitude and a high level of professionalism.
• Experience with web-based multimedia technologies and social media tools and all aspects of web video production including story development, filming, editing, and preparation for multi-channel web distribution.
• Experience or familiarity with, iMovie, eZ Publish, Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML, Photoshop, Acrobat, Word and Excel.
• Some experience in higher education or non-profit communications, familiarity with different content management systems, and an interest in public policy a plus.

This position is a fully benefits eligible term appointment ending December 31, 2012, with the possibility of renewal.

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.

Please apply on-line to Req#25560BR at www.employment.harvard.edu. Please upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

Contact Erin Sharicz at erin_sharicz@hks.harvard.edu with any questions.

Assistant Video/Multimedia Producer
Harvard Kennedy School
Grade – 55, Full-time

Producer for Feature Film

Searching for a producer/producing partner to sign onto my first feature film "Dear Dios," which I wrote and plan on directing.

To explain a little bit about "Dear Dios" and myself:
"Dear Dios" follows the story of Cuban-American lesbian Dolores Amorosa Marti, an aspiring photojournalist with a lust for bi-women and malt liquor, as she spirals out of control in the hipster club scene and turns bottom-of-the-barrel temp for an LA celebrity tabloid rag. Please check out its main website for more details here: http://deardios.com/

I am a Cuban-American writer & director who assembles literary and cinematic works that reflect the varied experiences of underrepresented, atypical and eccentric human communities. They aim to candidly depict sub-cultural issues through distinctive styles that challenge conventional forms of storytelling. Thereby communicating the universality of GLBTQ, Latino and other minority experiences so that audiences of all backgrounds can relate. A formula that I believe leads unique character driven stories to widespread appeal and commercial success. Essentially, I create intimate books and films about uncommon lives for the collective heart. You can view the resume & demo reel of my past work here: http://vanessalibertadgarcia.com/biography/filmography/

I have both 3-page treatment and finalized screenplay readily available for review.

Thanks kindly for your time and consideration. Please reply to vanessalibertadgarcia@yahoo.com with your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your work experience and interest in the project.

All the best,
Vanessa Libertad Garcia
www.vanessalibertadgarcia.com