Journalism Career Panel: Dec. 6 at Fox 11 Studios

Do you want a career in Print, TV, Radio or New Media? Are you in journalism school and want to find out how to get your foot in the door? Or are you just curious to find out how the industry works?    Then come to our panel featuring professionals

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SPJ/LA Presents Race, Crime and Violence Panel Discussion, Nov. 24

The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists invites you to join us on Monday, Nov. 24, for a panel discussion with a journalist, filmmaker and researcher on the media’s coverage of race while reporting crime and violence. Our speakers include: —  Celeste Fremon, writer for Witness

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APTRA presents its annual Las Vegas Tape critique workshop

Looking for your first job? Maybe your looking to move up in market size. Want the lowdown on how to make a successful resume tape? Want to show your tape to news directors? Want to network? Here is your chance. The Associated Press Television Radio Association (APTRA) is proud to

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So You Wanna Freelance? Workshop On Breaking Into Freelance Journalism

Nov. 15: So You Wanna Freelance? A workshop on careers in freelance journalism Want to break into freelancing or boost your chances of getting work? Come to AAJA-LA’s freelance workshop! A great lineup of panelists in print and broadcast will talk about the demands, the difficulties and the rewards of

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Trivia Bowl XIV: Lawyers edge out journalists once again

By Joyce Chen GLENDALE, Calif. — When lawyers and journalists are put in the same room, there is usually cause for large amounts of tension and heated debate. At the Asian American Journalists Association’s 14th annual Trivia Bowl held on Friday, Oct. 17, 25 teams battled it out over five

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Trivia Bowl XIV: Final Rankings

1 Fong & Chun, LLP and Stuart I. Folinsky** 69 2 Los Angeles Times Team I** 67 3 Los Angeles Times Team II 67 4 Fox 11 / Fox Diversity Development* 66 5 Japanese American Bar Association 66 6 APA Legal Center 62 7 Korea Times 59 7 OC Register

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Test Your Trivia Knowledge! Questions and Answers From Trivia Bowl 2007 Part 2

Arts and Entertainment Questions and Answers 2007   1. In the Geico Caveman commercial set at the airport, a remix of the song “Remind Me” plays in the background. Name the band whose song is used.   Royksopp   2. Name the Five (5) Brat Pack actors who appeared in

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AAJA-LA Trivia Bowl 2008 Sponsors

AAJA-LA Trivia Bowl 2008 Sponsors AAJA-LA would like to thank the following sponsors for this year’s Trivia Bowl: HOSPITALITY Dots Cupcakes PLATINUM   GOLD SILVER BRONZE Korea Times COMMUNITY Asian Pacific American Legal Center City News Service Asian Business League Fong & Chung Japanese American Bar Association Launchpad Communications Press-Enterprise

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APTRA hosts academy for aspiring radio and tv reporters

Every year, The Associated Press Television Radio Association offers a unique hands-on workshop for those who aspire to be radio and tv reporters. APTRA Academy 2008 is now accepting registrations at www.aptra.org. PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY TO HELP US PLAN THE CAMP. Remember, this program is first-paid first-served. It does sell out. APTRA Academy

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