HAHMP Updates — February Meeting

Posted by Sandra Fernandez on February 1, 2011 under Events, Jobs, Internships & Scholarships, Members Corner, News & Updates | Be the First to Comment

Next Meeting
Monday, February 7, 2011 at 1p.m. (board meeting at 12:30pm)
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Dr. | Houston, TX 77007 | 713-685-2300

Membership
It’s time to renew your HAHMP membership for 2011!

Top three reasons to renew or become an HAHMP membership…

• First and foremost, your membership dues goes toward the 10 scholarships awarded annually to aspiring journalists.
• You receive our monthly e-mail with a reminder of our meetings, upcoming events and job openings.
• Have the opportunity to attend workshops offered by HAHMP

Regular membership is $35 and Student membership is $15. To renew or become a new member visit www.hahmp.org

Events
The 2011 HAHMP Gala committee needs your help! April 30th is just around the corner and we need your assistance in making this year’s Gala a memorable and spectacular one. For those interested in helping in any capacity for the 25th Anniversary of HAHMP’s Gala, please contact Art Rascon or April Arias.

Call for Volunteers for HAHMP Booth at Career Day
As we did last year, HAHMP will have a booth at the Houston Hispanic Forum’s Career and Education Day on Saturday, February 19 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. In order to participate we ask our membership to volunteer 3 hours of their time to help man the booth. Shifts are between 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Please contact Sybil Moncivais if you are able to participate and which shift you’d like to fill.

HAHMP Scholarships – DEADLINE EXTENDED!
HAHMP is now accepting applications for the 2011 Scholarships for high school and college undergraduate students interested in journalism, public relations or any media related profession. Deadline extended to March 15, 2011. For additional information, contact Frida Villalobos, Scholarship Chair, at fvillalobos@hawc.org

Internships/Jobs

Associate Producer Trainee
KTRK-TV is accepting applications for an Associate Producer Trainee. This is a one-year training position will begin in mid-June. The AP Trainee will gain valuable experience in writing, graphic development and other aspects of producing a television newscast. Candidates must be willing to work overnights and weekends. College degree preferred. Preference will be given to those with previous television news experience and those with a strong desire to pursue a career as a television newscast producer. There is no guarantee that the trainee will be promoted to a staff position at the end of the training program. Please Reference Job ID: 227171 on all materials submitted. In addition, please send writing samples to the attention of Robin Freese, Executive Producer, KTRK-TV, 3310 Bissonnet; Houston, TX 77005.

Show Host/Reporter/Producer
KTRK-TV has an immediate opening for a Show Host/Reporter/Producer for an innovative new programming project. Qualified candidates must be able to execute all aspects of the television story telling process from conception of compelling ideas to final presentation. Send non-returnable DVD or VHS resume tape to the attention of Human Resources, KTRK-TV, 3310 Bissonnet; Houston, TX 77005 and include the job reference ID. Please Reference Job ID: 277174 on all materials submitted.

Photographer/Editor
KTRK-TV has an immediate opening for a Programming Department Photographer who can do it all – shoot, edit, produce. Responsibilities will include working on a variety of innovative station programming projects both long and short form. Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented with the creative knack for compelling storytelling through sound and pictures. Must have a valid driver’s license and be flexible to working any shift assigned. All interested candidates should send a video sample of your best work to be considered. Send non-returnable DVD or VHS resume tape to the attention of Human Resources, KTRK-TV, 3310 Bissonnet; Houston, TX 77005. Please Reference Job ID: 277175 on all materials submitted.

Producer/Editor
KTRK-TV has an immediate opening for a programming department producer. Responsibilities will include working on a variety of innovative programming projects both long and short form. Qualified candidates must be creative self starters who can generate compelling story ideas and execute all aspects of the television story telling process. Excellent writing skills a must and non-linear edit skills a plus. Send non-returnable DVD or VHS resume tape to the attention of Human Resources, KTRK-TV, 3310 Bissonnet; Houston, TX 77005. Please Reference Job ID: 277176 on all materials submitted.

* For consideration, all interested applicants for KTRK-TV must apply on-line at www.disneycareers.com by loading a resume file, cover letter and list of references. No phone calls please, and no third parties. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D.

Other
The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) is now accepting scholarships applications for the 2011/2012 academic year. Applications must be submitted to TLF by Monday, February 28, 2011 for consideration. Twenty Scholarships Will Be Awarded to Ethnic Minority Students Majoring in Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations. In addition, all students will receive a trip to New York City to celebrate TLF’s 13th Anniversary Scholarship Recognition Reception and Awards Program on May 23, 2011. Recipients will participate in a day-long career development workshop and have the opportunity to meet with industry professionals. To apply, students must be of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American descent pursuing degrees in advertising, marketing and public relations at an accredited college or university. Undergraduate students must have at least a 2.75 GPA and graduate students must have at least a 3.2 GPA. Scholarship applications may be obtained through TLF’s website at www.lagrantfoundation.org or by calling Programs Manager Ericka Avila at 323.469.8680, ext. 233 or erickaavila@lagrant.com.