Former Vice President Gore's new foray in television is looking for a Digital Correspondent.

Please join members of the INdTV team for two events at New York University

Wednesday, Sept. 8: 7-8 PM for presentation with reception to follow Irving H. Jurow Hall, Room 101A in the Main Building at NYU

Friday, Sept. 10: 7-8 PM for presentation with reception to follow
Room 703 in the Main Building at NYU

Both events will be held atthe same location on campus: 100 Washington Square East (entrance at Waverly and University Place)

We think television can be better. Much better.

That's why we bought an existing national television network. That's why we will be launching as a
revolutionary new network in 2005.. And, that's why we're recruiting the best and brightest in media to
come join us.

We want your help in recruiting talented, passionate storytellers to join us in an exciting new position at
our network. And, if you're interested, we want you to consider joining us yourself.

The first position we are recruiting for is called the Digital Correspondent. It is going to be the best job
in television for emerging filmmaking, journalistic, and creative talent. If you are someone who loves
telling stories in picture and sound, then you should apply.

Go to our recrutiment website to learn more and apply: www.indtv.tv

RSVP for either of the events by emailing Ezra Cooperstein.

This event is for recruitment purposes only and will be closed to the press.

What is INdTV?

We are an independent media company led by former Vice President Al Gore, entrepreneur Joel Hyatt and a growing team of industry professionals and young creatives. Last May we acquired an existing television network that is currently available in almost 20 million U.S. homes. In 2005, we will debut a new network, a network featuring programming created by and for young adults.

Forbes and The Washington Post have stories out that Reuters will now outsource some 20 jobs to Bangalore, India.

“The journalists will be responsible for compiling tables, writing short research alerts based on analyst reports, and polling analysts for earnings forecasts.”

While on the one hand I feel that Indians ought to be getting into a diverse set of professions, this back-office type of work may not be such a great idea for any of the parties involved. For one, where will the buck stop when things go awry? Who will fall off this money-tree? I am just afraid that the Indians who sign up will end up getting the short end of the stick; not only will their salaries be lower than their counterparts but they have to also bear the brunt of whimsical fiscal cycles in a country where there are no unemployment benefits. Based on the bottom line, Reuters and others may feel free to hire and fire people, but the jolt to our society will come at much too great a cost. Yes, I know in this case we are talking of “only” 20 jobs. While 20 jobs may not stall an economy, this relationship between Western capitalist interests and South Asians needs to be reexamined.

Didn't the British come looking for cheaper resources and eventually colonize much of South Asia? While it may be politically incorrect to say so, isn't the current model of doing business just an avatar of colonization? I am curious to know when we (South Asians) will get off our asses and create a uniquely South Asian model for doing business. Right now it appears all too dictated from the West and that spells trouble. The dependence on an outside entity is always dubious.

It might be appropriate to also point out a July 5 article in The New Yorker that addresses the issues surrounding outsourcing from the perspective of a young tech-worker in Chennai, India.

Prashant – I know you are off to India for a bit, but when you read this, please feel free to comment. And, Vinod, too. I would love to know what percent of India's economy is dependent on this outsourcing business model (I suspect it is quite small).

Blue Earth is looking for a new administrative assistant. The mission of Blue Earth is to support photographic projects that educate the public about endangered environments, threatened cultures, and social concerns. The administrative assistant will facilitate this mission by supporting and communicating with the the board, members, and the photographers primarily through email and web site posting. The primary functions of this job will take place in the administrative assistants home office. Below is the current job description.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please review the following information:

Application Requirements:

>interested in photography and humanitarian, environmental and social issues.
>ability to work alone at home effectively
>foresight
>non-profit experience
>experience with budgeting, writing, working with artists, communication skills, work with foundations/grants and the media, meeting minutes, membership and fundraising, and office management.
>exhibition and special event experience highly desirable

How to Apply: submit cover letter and resume to Blue Earth Alliance, P.O. Box 94388, Seattle WA 98124-6688 or email to kristin@blueearth.org

Deadline: September 1st

Blue Earth Alliance
“Photography that makes a difference”
206 725 4913
Kristin Ianniciello Admin. Assistant
kristin@blueearth.org

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

Detailed information about the job can be found here.

Via Lavina Melwani

Keyboard magazine is looking for an exceptionally talented photographer– a la David La Chapelle — to shoot Alicia Keys for the cover of their next issue. They're looking for someone who can get a glamorous shot of her and who's good with interior lighting as she'll be sitting at a piano in a restaurant, I believe.

The shoot is next week! The pay is good!

Serious inquiries pls contact Janell.

Life is about making the right choices and perhaps making the right exceptions, especially when opportunities you can't pass up arise.

As a matter of principle, I am not fond of working for free. Here comes the exception – if it is a worthy cause and the experience will teach me something new. So, right now here is such an opportunity that I urge students to investigate and apply. I hope you will make that exception and consider an internship at Julia Dean's studio.

Julia Dean whom I love and respect as a photojournalist, a teacher and a humanitarian is offering a non-paying internship at her photography studio in Los Angeles (actually Venice, right off of the beach!).

As a former intern of Julia's, I learned a great deal just by being around the studio. If you are at all interested in combining your love for photography and social justice issues, this is the place to cut your teeth. Apply!

From Julia Dean:

We're looking to add to our “family” here and are looking for additional “intern” positions. Of course, it's the best non-paid job around! Rather than money, you get classes and other terrific perks for your work.

We're looking for someone who can give us (no fewer) than 3 hours/week on a regularly scheduled day. The job description includes everything from sweeping the floor, running errands, to assisting teachers with their classes, to helping host our events. It's a responsible job that we take seriously and are looking for people who can commit to a six-month time period.

If you are interested, please call us soon. Our cut-off date for you to call to set up an interview is:
Wed., June 23 by 6 pm.

We have one day only scheduled for interviews (with no exceptions). Interviews are on Thursday, June 24 , starting at noon.

If you're interested, or want more details, please give us a call. You can talk to either Rio Leyva — my studio manager — or me.

Thanks for your interest.

Julia Dean & Associates
The Julia Dean Photo Workshops
3111 Ocean Front Walk, Suite 102
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310-821-0909 phone
310-821-0809 fax
email: julia@juliadean.com
workshops: http://www.juliadean.com
child labor project: http://www.childlaborphotoproject.org