Urbana IMC verses UK IMC - see the quality difference
Is Roy Bard just plain nuts ? | 30.04.2008 16:47
While Indymedia UK continues its daily obsession with all things Jewish its is interesting to comapre it with another Indy site, one where providing alternative news rather than blaming Jews for something is the focus. The US based Urbana site now has the funding to employ independent journos and provides a wide range of truly independent news media covering print, radio, video and web.
Of course they don't spend a lot of time 'proving' to their readers how Jews are taking over the world like here in the UK rather they follow the principles of what IMC was created for back in the old days.
Of course they don't spend a lot of time 'proving' to their readers how Jews are taking over the world like here in the UK rather they follow the principles of what IMC was created for back in the old days.
Positions Open at the UCIMC: Help us Build the Media Movement!
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center (UCIMC) is seeking applicants for two full time positions in Outreach/Development and Media Training for July 2008-July 2009.
----> Contact the UCIMC by April 24th with your interest:
finance@ucimc.org.
----> Deadline to finish the application process is May 1st.
The positions are through the AmeriCorps CTC*VISTA program, a domestic "PeaceCorps" focused on developing media and technology programs in U.S. non profits. Self-initiative, flexibility and organizational skills are a must.
Stipend and benefits amount to about $1800 per month: $11,000 stipend, $4,725 student loan payment or $1,200 stipend at end of service, student loan deferment, health benefits and prescription drug coverage, food stamps, transportation (bus pass and bicycle).
Applications must be 18 or older. VISTA members are not allowed to have outside employment or be in school while in the program. One full year of service in the program required. Read more:
http://ctcvista.org/apply/vista
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ABOUT UCIMC
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The UCIMC is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice. Emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives, we empower people to "become the media" by providing democratic access to available technologies and information. The UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts Center housed in the historic downtown post office building in Urbana, Illinois.
The UCIMC includes a radio station, media production studios, a performance venue, gallery, art studios, a library, public access computer labs, bike repair center, and meeting spaces. The UCIMC runs a 24/7 low power radio station, publishes a monthly newspaper, operates a daily website, and hosts numerous community listservs. Read more: www.ucimc.org.
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OUTREACH OPENING
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The VISTA Outreach & Development Advisor will create systems to build memberships and partnerships and to support financial planning for the the UCIMC. A particular focus will be strengthening the network of relationships and mutual support between the UCIMC and grassroots organizations working on educational, health care, housing, and criminal justice reform.
Successful applicants have:
- The ability to communicate with diverse groups of people.
- Strong writing, speaking, and organizing skills.
- Experience with web-based campaigns, spreadsheets, email lists, and other netroots outreach techniques (preferred)
- Experience working with non-profit and volunteer-based organizations and programs (preferred)
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MEDIA TRAINING OPENING
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The VISTA Media Training Advisor will be to help build the capacity of the UCIMC to train underserved populations in media production and digital communications. This project will include evaluating and enhancing the media production infrastructure of the UCIMC, developing "train the trainer" programs, and creating training materials.
Successful applicants have:
- Patience, strong communication skills, and an interest in teaching others.
- Basic audio/video production abilities, especially with handheld recording devices.
- Experience with working at radio stations and/or producing radio programs preferred.
- Experience with open-source production software such as Audacity, Ubuntu Studio, JACK, GIMP, and Kino preferred but not necessary.
- Graphic design skills preferred.
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HOW TO APPLY
---------------------------------
Please send a statement of interest to finance@ucimc.org. We will then contact you for a phone interview. If you are selected by the UCIMC, you will then need to complete an application through CTC VISTA.
Inquiries are due to the UCIMC by Thursday, April 24th.
You must complete the application process by May 1st.
Work begins July 1, 2008.
chynoweth – April 18, 2008 – 12:52am
Local Interest – UCIMC
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Position Details
1. OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR
The primary tasks of an Outreach & Development Advisor is to create systems to build memberships and partnerships, and to support financial planning for the the UCIMC. Our Center is one of the only fully inclusive public spaces within our community. It serves a diverse number of community organizations and provides an umbrella for a number of smaller groups as they develop and grow. The UCIMC requires systems that allow us to more effectively respond to the needs and desires of both our programs and allied organizations, so that we can efficiently direct the expansion of our infrastructure into the areas that are most in need. The UCIMC also needs to ensure its long term sustainability through sound financial planning.
Outreach Activities:
* Evaluate the outreach needs of all UCIMC programs and build outreach tools, materials, and plans for use by these programs.
* Design new systems for expanding membership and building awareness of the resources offered by the organization.
* Create processes and procedures by which the UCIMC can effectively manage new members.
* Serve as a point of contact for the creation of partnerships with allied organizations.
* Establish a series of meetings with affiliated and supporting organizations to discuss their communications challenges and
continue to enhance the UCIMC's ability to support them through equipment, training, and programs.
* Refine our fiscal sponsorship services: create consistent lines of communication for collaboration and mutual benefit, look into
offering expanded services, formalize our offering of fiscal sponsorship services.
Development Activities:
* Review income streams from members, donors, grantors, building tenants, services, and fiscal sponsorships. Create a
revised financial plan with short and long term goals.
* Review our preliminary staffing need and develop a plan for growth of staff establishing priorities and job descriptions.
* Identify grantors who would support staff expansion and other organizational priorities.
* Establish a calendar and summaries of grants and their cycles.
* Develop grant writing workshops so our existing grant writers can train additional grant writers. Document these workshops.
* Craft a "Draw Down the Debt" campaign to eliminate the Media Center's mortgage.
* Working with the Building Coordinator, create a building investment plan based on the age and status of equipment.
* Design a plan for building investments that lowers building overhead costs, working with the UCIMC energy audit team.
Qualifications and skills for the Outreach & Development Advisor include:
* Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of people.
* Strong writing, speaking, and organizing skills.
* Experience with Excel or other spreadsheet software.
* Experience with web-based campaigns, email lists, and other netroots outreach techniques.
* Experience working with non-profit and volunteer-based organizations and programs.
* Experience with developing outreach programs preferred.
2. MEDIA TRAINING ADVISOR
The primary tasks of the Media Training Advisor is to help build the capacity of the UCIMC to train underserved populations in media production and digital communications.
Media Training Activities:
* Develop regular audio and video training series to "train the trainer."
* Document production procedures.
* Review media production facilities; recommend and help implement improvements.
* Develop a mentoring program between established producers and those new to production.
* Working with the Outreach VISTA, organize targeted media production training for grassroots organizations working on
housing, employment, civil rights, and education issues.
* Create training materials: a local "how to seize the microphone" pamphlet of all local public/community access opportunities,
visual quick start to how to post to the IMC website, how to create a radio or TV public service announcement.
Qualifications and skills for the Media Training Advisor include:
* Basic audio/video production abilities, especially with handheld recording devices.
* Experience with working at radio stations and/or producing radio programs preferred.
* Experience with open-source production software such as Audacity, Ubuntu Studio, JACK, GIMP, and Kino preferred but not
necessary.
* Graphic design skills preferred.
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center (UCIMC) is seeking applicants for two full time positions in Outreach/Development and Media Training for July 2008-July 2009.
----> Contact the UCIMC by April 24th with your interest:
finance@ucimc.org. ----> Deadline to finish the application process is May 1st.
The positions are through the AmeriCorps CTC*VISTA program, a domestic "PeaceCorps" focused on developing media and technology programs in U.S. non profits. Self-initiative, flexibility and organizational skills are a must.
Stipend and benefits amount to about $1800 per month: $11,000 stipend, $4,725 student loan payment or $1,200 stipend at end of service, student loan deferment, health benefits and prescription drug coverage, food stamps, transportation (bus pass and bicycle).
Applications must be 18 or older. VISTA members are not allowed to have outside employment or be in school while in the program. One full year of service in the program required. Read more:
http://ctcvista.org/apply/vista ---------------------------------
ABOUT UCIMC
---------------------------------
The UCIMC is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice. Emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives, we empower people to "become the media" by providing democratic access to available technologies and information. The UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts Center housed in the historic downtown post office building in Urbana, Illinois.
The UCIMC includes a radio station, media production studios, a performance venue, gallery, art studios, a library, public access computer labs, bike repair center, and meeting spaces. The UCIMC runs a 24/7 low power radio station, publishes a monthly newspaper, operates a daily website, and hosts numerous community listservs. Read more: www.ucimc.org.
---------------------------------
OUTREACH OPENING
---------------------------------
The VISTA Outreach & Development Advisor will create systems to build memberships and partnerships and to support financial planning for the the UCIMC. A particular focus will be strengthening the network of relationships and mutual support between the UCIMC and grassroots organizations working on educational, health care, housing, and criminal justice reform.
Successful applicants have:
- The ability to communicate with diverse groups of people.
- Strong writing, speaking, and organizing skills.
- Experience with web-based campaigns, spreadsheets, email lists, and other netroots outreach techniques (preferred)
- Experience working with non-profit and volunteer-based organizations and programs (preferred)
---------------------------------
MEDIA TRAINING OPENING
---------------------------------
The VISTA Media Training Advisor will be to help build the capacity of the UCIMC to train underserved populations in media production and digital communications. This project will include evaluating and enhancing the media production infrastructure of the UCIMC, developing "train the trainer" programs, and creating training materials.
Successful applicants have:
- Patience, strong communication skills, and an interest in teaching others.
- Basic audio/video production abilities, especially with handheld recording devices.
- Experience with working at radio stations and/or producing radio programs preferred.
- Experience with open-source production software such as Audacity, Ubuntu Studio, JACK, GIMP, and Kino preferred but not necessary.
- Graphic design skills preferred.
---------------------------------
HOW TO APPLY
---------------------------------
Please send a statement of interest to
finance@ucimc.org. We will then contact you for a phone interview. If you are selected by the UCIMC, you will then need to complete an application through CTC VISTA. Inquiries are due to the UCIMC by Thursday, April 24th.
You must complete the application process by May 1st.
Work begins July 1, 2008.
chynoweth – April 18, 2008 – 12:52am
Local Interest – UCIMC
login or register to post comments
Position Details
1. OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR
The primary tasks of an Outreach & Development Advisor is to create systems to build memberships and partnerships, and to support financial planning for the the UCIMC. Our Center is one of the only fully inclusive public spaces within our community. It serves a diverse number of community organizations and provides an umbrella for a number of smaller groups as they develop and grow. The UCIMC requires systems that allow us to more effectively respond to the needs and desires of both our programs and allied organizations, so that we can efficiently direct the expansion of our infrastructure into the areas that are most in need. The UCIMC also needs to ensure its long term sustainability through sound financial planning.
Outreach Activities:
* Evaluate the outreach needs of all UCIMC programs and build outreach tools, materials, and plans for use by these programs.
* Design new systems for expanding membership and building awareness of the resources offered by the organization.
* Create processes and procedures by which the UCIMC can effectively manage new members.
* Serve as a point of contact for the creation of partnerships with allied organizations.
* Establish a series of meetings with affiliated and supporting organizations to discuss their communications challenges and
continue to enhance the UCIMC's ability to support them through equipment, training, and programs.
* Refine our fiscal sponsorship services: create consistent lines of communication for collaboration and mutual benefit, look into
offering expanded services, formalize our offering of fiscal sponsorship services.
Development Activities:
* Review income streams from members, donors, grantors, building tenants, services, and fiscal sponsorships. Create a
revised financial plan with short and long term goals.
* Review our preliminary staffing need and develop a plan for growth of staff establishing priorities and job descriptions.
* Identify grantors who would support staff expansion and other organizational priorities.
* Establish a calendar and summaries of grants and their cycles.
* Develop grant writing workshops so our existing grant writers can train additional grant writers. Document these workshops.
* Craft a "Draw Down the Debt" campaign to eliminate the Media Center's mortgage.
* Working with the Building Coordinator, create a building investment plan based on the age and status of equipment.
* Design a plan for building investments that lowers building overhead costs, working with the UCIMC energy audit team.
Qualifications and skills for the Outreach & Development Advisor include:
* Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of people.
* Strong writing, speaking, and organizing skills.
* Experience with Excel or other spreadsheet software.
* Experience with web-based campaigns, email lists, and other netroots outreach techniques.
* Experience working with non-profit and volunteer-based organizations and programs.
* Experience with developing outreach programs preferred.
2. MEDIA TRAINING ADVISOR
The primary tasks of the Media Training Advisor is to help build the capacity of the UCIMC to train underserved populations in media production and digital communications.
Media Training Activities:
* Develop regular audio and video training series to "train the trainer."
* Document production procedures.
* Review media production facilities; recommend and help implement improvements.
* Develop a mentoring program between established producers and those new to production.
* Working with the Outreach VISTA, organize targeted media production training for grassroots organizations working on
housing, employment, civil rights, and education issues.
* Create training materials: a local "how to seize the microphone" pamphlet of all local public/community access opportunities,
visual quick start to how to post to the IMC website, how to create a radio or TV public service announcement.
Qualifications and skills for the Media Training Advisor include:
* Basic audio/video production abilities, especially with handheld recording devices.
* Experience with working at radio stations and/or producing radio programs preferred.
* Experience with open-source production software such as Audacity, Ubuntu Studio, JACK, GIMP, and Kino preferred but not
necessary.
* Graphic design skills preferred.
Is Roy Bard just plain nuts ?