2008 Los Angeles Chapter Student Scholarships Information
AAJA-Los Angeles is offering journalism scholarships to outstanding students at the undergraduate and graduate levels who reside in or attend school in the Los Angeles Area. Deadline to apply is July 11, 2008. We’re looking for the best in radio, photography, print, news design, television and multimedia. Students who have
Documentary: AAJA discount of $7 for groups of 10 or more
For the thousands of Japanese Americans forcibly interned during World War II, the scars have never healed. Passing Poston tells the moving and haunting story of four former internees of the Poston Relocation Center. Each person shadowed by a tragic past, each struggling in their own painful way to reconcile
Student Internship Opportunity: Orange County Register
AAJA-LA is offering a fall, part-time internship with The Orange County Register. Applicants must be an AAJA student member. As a Web-first news operation, The Register is particularly interested in interns with broadcast and Web skills to go with a solid foundation in reporting, writing and news judgment. The student will serve a 150-hour internship,
Lunch with Times Editor just one of items for sale at UNITY / AAJA silent auction
By VANESSA HUA Russ Stanton thinks anyone who would want to have lunch with him wants to discuss the Los Angeles Times. Stanton, who is editor of The Times, is one of the media leaders who agreed to be auctioned off as a prize at the AAJA Gala Silent Auction
JACCC honors AAJA members at anniversary celebration
AAJA-LA board members Frank Buckley and David Ono, along with members Susan Hirasuna and Gordon Tokumatsu, were among the media broadcasters honored at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center anniversary awards dinner. The event, held at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles on June 1, marked the 28th anniversary of the
Aspiring journalists hear from panelists on how to get that first job
AAJA Los Angeles hosted a student workshop and resume critique for aspiring journalists. The workshop, “How to Get Your First Job in News,” was held at the ABC7 Broadcast Center in Glendale on May 24. Panelists included KABC News Anchor David Ono, KCBS/KCAL Managing Editor Paul Skolnick, Los Angeles Times
Job posting: Communications Consultant at IFAW in Japan
Communications Consultant International Fund for Animal Welfare – Japan (www.ifaw.org) Location: Tokyo, Japan The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW, one of the world’s leading international animal welfare organization, seeks a Communications Consultant to increase and strengthen IFAW’s profile in Japan by producing communications to external stakeholders — primarily IFAW
Job posting: Los Angeles Daily News seeks AME for presentation
Los Angeles Daily News, AME – Presentation The Los Angeles Daily News is seeking an assistant managing editor for presentation. This key position will oversee all visual elements and production of the paper including photography, graphics, page design and copy editing. The ideal candidate will also be well-versed in multimedia
New Asian Life web page on OCRegister.com
The Orange County Register just launched a special Asian Life web page during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The web page can be found here: www.ocregister.com/asian The site provides visitors with local news on Asian American communities in Orange County — as well information on local events and restaurants. It