WIM MEDIA INTERN & JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Executive Producer
Directs and coordinates production of promos (promotional spot announcements) for local or national broadcasting service: Directs activities of workers involved in production of promos, utilizing knowledge of continuity writing, on-air promotion guidelines, filming and videotaping techniques, and usage of equipment. Edits scripts for continuity, applying knowledge of continuity writing. Contacts vendors to secure needed props, audio visual materials, and sound effects. Confers with operations and support services personnel to coordinate unit activities with those of other departments. Reviews and edits audio and video tapes, completed promos, and filler continuity, and schedules approved productions for broadcast. Arranges for timely delivery of promo materials to local or network promotion departments. Serves as liaison between station and advertising service of program sponsors or underwriters to coordinate unit activities with client promotional campaigns in other media.
Director
Plans and directs audio and video aspects of television programs, based on program specifications and knowledge of television programming techniques: Interprets script, rehearses cast, and establishes pace of program to stay within time requirements. Informs technicians of scenery, lights, props, and other equipment desired. Approves scenery, costumes, choreography, and music. Issues instructions to technicians from control room during telecast to keep them informed of effects desired, such as dissolves, long shots, medium shots, superimpositions, fade-ins, and fade-outs. May move controls to integrate material from multisite origins into live program. May direct news and special events programs. May direct program for live broadcast or for electronic video recording. May direct nonbroadcast television presentation, such as program for sales, medical, educational, or industrial purposes. May direct commercials. May operate viewing/editing equipment to review and edit program tapes, using personal knowledge of television programming and editing techniques. May key information into computer, using keyboard, to compile letters, memos, and other program material, such as scripts and notes. May be designated Producer-Director (radio-tv broad.) in small station.
Director of Photography
operator, first; camera operator, head; cinematographer Plans, directs, and coordinates motion picture filming: Confers with DIRECTOR, MOTION PICTURE (motion picture) regarding interpretation of scene and desired effects. Observes set or location and reviews drawings and other information relating to natural or artificial conditions to determine filming and lighting requirements. Reads charts and computes ratios to determine required lighting, film, shutter angles, filter factors, camera distance, depth of field and focus, angles of view, and other variables to produce desired effects. Confers with ELECTRICIAN, CHIEF (motion picture) to establish lighting requirements. Selects cameras, accessories, equipment, and film stock, utilizing knowledge of filming techniques, filming requirements, and computations. Instructs camera operators regarding camera setup, angles, distances, movement, and other variables and signals cues for starting and stopping filming. Surveys set or location for potential problems, observes effects of lighting, measures lighting levels, and coordinates necessary changes prior to filming. Views film after processing and makes adjustments, as necessary, to achieve desired effects. May direct television productions which utilize electronic cameras. May specialize in special effects and be designated Director Of Photography, Special Effects (motion picture; radio-tv broad.).
Advertising/Sales
SALES REPRESENTATIVE, ADVERTISING
Representative; advertising solicitor. Sells classified and display advertising space for television programs and publications: Prepares list of prospects. Obtains pertinent information concerning prospect's past and current advertising for use in sales presentation. Visits advertisers to point out advantages of own television and publication and exhibits prepared layouts with mats and copy with headings. May collect payments due. Responsible for enhancing revenue through direct sales. Create and or identify convergent opportunities with advertisers that capitalize on the programs and publications capacity to attract a desirable demographic.
Assistant Producer
Assists the Producer and Executive Producer with any and all duties as may be assigned. May obtain costumes, props, music, or other equipment or personnel to complete production. May represent television network, acting as liaison to independent producer of television series produced for network broadcast. May review budget and expenditures for programs or commercial productions for conformance to budgetary restrictions. May coordinate production details to produce live television programs from locations distant from station.
Assistant Director
PROGRAM ASSISTANT (radio-tv broad.) alternate titles: associate director; production
assistant; production coordinator; stage manager Performs any combination of following or similar duties as directed by DIRECTOR, or PRODUCER in rehearsal and broadcast of television programs: Distributes copies of script and arranges for rehearsal quarters. Prepares and distributes rehearsal call sheets. Lays out acting areas on stage floor, using tape and following floor plan. Times scenes during rehearsal and calculates overall program timing. Contacts guest and members of cast to verify that makeup has been applied. Verifies that specified films, slides, titles cards, and similar items are ready for broadcast. Directs personnel in rehearsal and broadcast of sign-ons and sign-offs, station breaks, film feature programs, and other programs composed of non-live video elements. Notifies various departments of changes in daily operation schedules. Oversees distribution of studio equipment, such as scenery, cameras, and microphones. Transmits instructions received over telephone headset to performers and others on set, orally or using body gestures. Prepares report of daily on-air activities. May direct production of sound effects. May prepare rehearsal call sheets, reports, daily on-air activity report, memos, or scripts, using computer.
Casting/Talent/Guests
Responsible for obtaining talent/guests for television show. Communicate with talent and casting Directors, Publicists, Managers and Agents to secure guests and talent for shows.
Editing
Edits and synchronizes music, dialogue, and sound effects of motion picture film and video tape into single sound-print for film or video-tape production: Loads combination sound-and-picture reproducing machine with picture and sound-track films and video tape. Starts machine, views action through aperture, and listens to sound being reproduced, using earphones. Notes dupe sheet for sound effects to accompany or punctuate action. Determines that sound matches picture or dupe sheet indicates sound-effect insertion. Stops machine at such points and marks symbol on film with grease pencil or notches symbol on video tape, using electronic device. Rewinds prints onto reels by reversing action of machine. Sets reels on rewinder, turns handle until both sound and picture are unwound to points marked by symbol, and splices sound effect into sound print.
Hair Stylist
HAIR STYLIST
Specializes in dressing hair according to latest style, period, or character portrayal, following instructions of Producer/Host or talent. May have need to question or reads instructions of MAKE-UP ARTIST (amuse. & rec.; motion picture; radio-tv broad.) or script to determine hairdressing requirements. Studies facial features of patron or performing artist and arranges, shapes, and trims hair to achieve desired effect, using fingers, combs, barber scissors, hair-waving solutions, hairpins, and other accessories. Dyes, tints, bleaches, or curls or waves hair as required. May create new style especially for patron. May clean and style wigs. May style hairpieces and be designated Hairpiece Stylist (fabrication, nec).
Makeup Artist
MAKE-UP ARTIST
Studies production requirements, such as character, period, setting, and situation, and applies makeup to performers to alter their appearance to accord with their roles: Examines sketches, photographs, and plaster models in period files to obtain an image of character to be depicted. Confers with stage and motion picture officials and performer to determine alterations to be made and makeup to be used. Designs prostheses of rubber or plastic and requisitions cosmetics and makeup materials, such as wigs, beards, rouge, powder, and grease paint. Applies prostheses, cosmetics, and makeup to change such physical characteristics of performer as facial features, skin texture, bodily contours, and dimensions and to produce effect appropriate to depict character and situation. May make drawings or models based upon independent research to augment period files.
Applies makeup to Host and guests of WIM MEDIA PRODUCTIONS.
Recent graduates welcome, no experience required.
Contacts Mac and other cosmetic vendors to acquire product placement for television show.
Marketing/Promotions/PR
Intern position to secure consumer and trade media publicity for WIM MEDIA PRODUCTIONS and projects. Effectively communicate corporate brand and related property messages through publicity activity and promotions.
·Write press releases, cover letters on an as needed basis
·Pitch media on initiatives to be determined by PR Director
·Measure and report public relations media exposure and activities.
·Organize press clippings by file, property binders, editors (when quoted) and kitchen exposure.
·Generate bi-monthly product listings for distribution to key trade magazines
·Oversee the creation and distribution of key initiative publicity mailings, including pricing, selection and fulfillment of title-related premiums
·Research press outlets targeted to key initiative publicity pitches
·Supervise work of all interns and freelance employees
·Support PR Director in execution of materials for executive speaking engagements and guest appearances
·Maintain PR database
·Organize creation and distribution of prizes for WIM MEDIA PRODUCTIONS.
·Work closely with PR Director to develop content and creative for WIM Media's quarterly newsletters
Production Assistant
Assists in various levels of production.
Wardrobe Stylist
Acquires wardrobe for the host of the WIM MEDIA PRODUCTIONS. Works with Producers and host and acts as liaison with fashion designers, publicists, etc. to gain product placement of clothing and accessories for hosts and television show.
No experience required, but must have fashion and design sense and be able to work with fashion designers and fashion vendors to acquire clothing and accessories for host.
Work hours flexible. Should have own transportation and communication.
Writer
WRITER, PROSE, FICTION AND NONFICTION
Writes draft of manuscript. Reviews, revises, and corrects it and submits material for publication. Writes original prose material for publications: Selects subject matter based on personal interest or receives specific assignment from publisher, editor or executive producer. Conducts research and makes notes to retain ideas, develop factual information, and obtain authentic detail. Organizes material and plans arrangement or outline. Develops factors, such as theme, plot, order, characterization, and story line. Confers with publisher's representative regarding manuscript changes. May specialize in one or more styles or types of writing, such as descriptive or critical interpretations or analyses, essays, magazine articles, short stories, novels, and biographies, manuscripts or screenplays.
MODELS SOUGHT FOR TELEVISION SERIES IN USA
MUST BE OVER 18 AND ABLE TO TRAVEL TO LOS ANGELES
SIZE 6-14 ONLY WITH GREAT SHAPE AND LOVELY FACE, NO NUDITY OR SEX INVOLVED
MODEL URBAN AND HIP HOP GEAR AND MAJOR DESIGNER CLOTHING AND AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL CLOTHES FOR TELEVISION SERIES ON AFRICA
CONTACTNOW HIRING
Account Executives/Producers
for Telelvision Shows in Los Angeles, California
Work as Producer on Music Video Show and new Talk Show currently in production.
Sales experience required
Very High Commission and Bonuses
Must be able to live and work in Los Angeles
For more information submit your resume to:
WIM Media