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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Bloggers, Journalists and Opinionated People:

Join us in capturing and conveying information about the local arts community in a way that's fresh, creative and exciting. We're seeking individuals interested in writing blogs/reports/editorials on the following local topics:
- Visual Art
- High Art Music ("Classical" music, ballet, opera, musicals etc.)
- Music (Bands/Shows/Solo Artists in contemporary music etc.)
- Film (Popular and independent film, documentaries etc.)
- Drama & Literature (Plays, Melodramas, Literature & Poetry etc.)

Requirements:
- proper spelling & grammar (or handy with the spellcheck ;-) )
- the ability to compose, founded and creative 200-1000 word blogs, reports and/or editorials/reviews
- the ability to use basic internet technology such as e-mail and blogging platforms
- the availability attend at least 1 writer's meeting per month
- the availability to attend at least 3 local arts events per month
- high school diploma or higher (interested high school students please inquire for details)

It's a plus if...
...you have previous journalistic and/or blogging experience.
...you have experience writing in the above topics.
...you are a teacher or professor of one of the above topics.
...you hold a degree in journalism, communications, PR or one that relates to the above topics.
...you currently hold free lance/staff positions at other local media institutions.

How to apply:
Please send an e-mail to Jared at ROK ICT! - jbrickman(at)rokict.com - that includes the following (* indicates required):
*1) Name
*2) Telephone number
*3) E-mail address
*4) Physical Address

5) A URL link to your current blog and/or portfolio.
*6) Educational info - High School and above
7) Relevant work experience

8) 3 links and/or attachments of examples of your work:
- Acceptable pieces are: articles, blogs, critical essays (on above topics), reviews/editorials, and/or letters to the editor.
- Submitted pieces must be 250 words or more.
- If possible, please try to vary your submitted works so as to submit one short, one medium and one long piece.

Feel free to submit resumes and portfolios.

These are paid, free lance positions. Inquire for details.

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Select applicants will be contacted for an interview within the month.

Thanks!
Jared Brickman
ROK ICT!

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