A message from Craig Silverman:
I’m spreading the word that OpenFile, the online news startup I’m involved with, is looking for candidates for our Montreal editor position. This is a full time contract position, likely starting in early 2011 or late 2010. Click here for the job description.
I attended the fascinating Second Citizen Media Rendez-Vous event here in Montreal a couple of weeks ago here. At the event I met several freelancers and media gurus for the first time, as well as running into some familiar faces – including Craig Silverman of OpenFile and Veena Gokhale, a media freelancer who attended the last All Media Mixer event.
Continue reading "The power and possibility of New Citizen Media"
OpenFile is hiring editors in more cities, and while unfortunately Montreal is not on the list (yet), we all have contacts out there in the wide yonder. If you know someone who might fit the bill for one of these positions, then make sure you give them a heads up.
Continue reading "Now Hiring: OpenFile seeks editors Calgary, Ottawa & Vancouver"
Montréal’s 2nd Citizen Media Rendez-Vous, which was held yesterday, Monday, August 23, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. (http://citizen-media.ca).
Bringing together bloggers, engaged filmmakers, citizen journalists, media experts, independent media practitioners the event featured a morning invite-only mash up networking session, and two panel discussions during which attendants learned about how citizen media is being practised around the world to better inform and mobilize the public.
Continue reading "2nd Citizen Media Rendez-Vous – Post Event Report"
Wow, seems like it is the season for events! Here’s another one that is worth a look – and it’s FREE:
On Monday, August 23, 2010, bloggers, engaged filmmakers, citizen journalists, media experts, independent media practitioners will gather at the Palais des congrès de Montréal for two panel discussions to learn about how citizen media is being practised around the world to better inform and mobilize the public.
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