FREELANCE & PART-TIME

*ASSOCIATE PRODUCER – Part-time for WPLG-Channel 10 in Miami. Coordinate news pre-production. Assist with writing news copy, researching and updating news stories, logging network feeds, choosing interviews, rewriting reporter stories, and producing special segments. Coordinate tapes and feed room activities. May occasionally be called upon to field produce news segments. Prefer candidates with a college degree in journalism or a related field and experience in broadcast or print journalism. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Email Steve Owen, assistant news director, at sowen@wplg.com.

ASSIGNMENT EDITOR – Part-time for Univision in Miami. Plan and execute news coverage, direct crew, and write and post content, pictures, and video to the web and other platforms. Monitor news wires, scanners, and other sources of information to cover breaking news. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, early mornings, and holidays as needed. Requires 1 year newsroom experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and basic computer skills (Avid iNews a plus). College degree preferred (students working towards degree will be considered). Apply online.

GRAPHIC AND ADVERTISING INSTRUCTOR – Part-time for The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Provide competency-based education that aligns with the EDMC model of curricula. Requires bachelor's degree in a field related to the classes to be taught (with a master's degree in graphic design, advertising, marketing, or business), 5-plus years of design, advertising, marketing and/or business experience, and 0-2 years experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction preferred, as is previous teaching experience in a post-secondary education environment. Apply online.

JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER – Entry-level for TheUseful in Fort Lauderdale, a web-based marketing and technology company. Design and develop email marketing materials and GIF and Flash banners. Resize, edit, and optimize content of existing creatives. Requires college degree in marketing, journalism, communications, graphic design or related discipline with 1 year experience in interactive media design in production environment. Requires 2-plus years experience with Photoshop and Flash and 1 year experience with HTML and Actionscript. Must have good typographical skills. Print knowledge a plus. Apply online.

MARKETING/EVENTS DEPARTMENT STUDENT – For Americorp VISTA-Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. One year paid at $1,000 per month through Americorp includes health insurance and an educational stipend. Requires good Microsoft Word, Excel, and multi-tasking skills. Gain valuable experience with a leading not-for-profit.  Email resume to Karina Alvarez at kalvarez@bbbsmiami.org.

RUNNERS/LOGGERS – Temporary part-time for Rival Media, a British production company. We seek 3 people for a 3-week contract shoot in Fort Lauderdale from July 22-August 14, to shoot a program following 8 Irish teens taking part in the junior lifeguard program run by Ocean Rescue on Fort Lauderdale beach, for a major Irish broadcaster. Duties to include logging rushes whilst filming, helping the crew and contributors, general running duties, and being the supportive element for the camera crew attending to their every need. Great opportunity for somebody looking for a chance to work on an international production or wishing to get a first bite of their TV cake. Must have a full clean driving license as frequent driving of hire vehicles will be necessary. Local residents preferred. Rates to be discussed and negotiated. Email resume and contact details to craig.cooper@rival-media.com.

WRITER – Entry-level part-time for WSVN-Channel 7 in Miami. Write copy for newscasts and assists producers in the production of shows. Must have solid broadcast writing skills, be willing to work any hours, and want to learn the business from the ground up. Must be proficient in Windows XP. Our writers are considered for future producer openings, so those with a strong interest in producing should apply. Email personnel@wsvn.com with Job No. 210-003.

WRITERS – Freelance for MiamiFashionblog.com (MFb), which will launch in May. Must have an interest in fashion, a knowledge of Miami neighborhoods and boutiques and an ability to write fun, engaging copy. Email 2 writing samples and a brief note about your interests to Lauren Doyle at doyle@miamifashionblog.com.

WRITERS – Freelance for Miami New Times. Write 150-200 word calendar pieces. Must have knowledge of Miami events and venues. Email your resume and a 150-word calendar piece on a past Miami event to amanda.mccorquodale@miaminewtimes.com with CALENDAR WRITER in the subject line. Applicants that display a command of the New Times voice will be contacted with assignments.