Monmouth College
Department of Communication and Theatre Arts

 

     CATA News

Monday, January 23, 2006

CONTENTS FOUND BELOW

 

CATA Announcements

Graduate Programs / Off-campus study

Internships Career Opportunities: 
The Music Man, our Spring musical, announces auditions will be held:  Monday, Jan. 30, 7-10 pm and Tuesday, Jan. 31,  4-5 pm and 7-10 pm; Highlander Room  -  2nd floor, Stockdale Student Center.

The University of North Carolina will be opening up to students for their new interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Organizational Science.  It is open for spring enrollment in the Fall of 2006.  for more information and applications visit:  www.orgscience.uncc.edu

Need a year round internship in Monmouth?   Becky Millizer is looking for students that would help:

organize the business aspects of her catering operation:

accounting/book keeping and marketing

public relations

promotions

contracts

and various other projects and responsibilities that come up for her home catering business.

 

Accommodations can be provided year round including summer.  This is a great opportunity to establish business skills in a friendly environment.  For more information please call Becky Millizer at 734-5862 or 309-299-0061

 

WMOI, WAIK, WRAM Monmouth Radio is looking for a News Director for the three stations.  Duties would include:

Gathering, Producing and Reading news live

Recording news

The News Director will also be a part of a morning show on air.  Experience in Play-by-play sports action is preferable along with knowledge of Adobe Audition and Audio Vault is a plus.  Send your demo tapes and resumes to wmoi@maplecity.com or 55 Public Square, Monmouth IL, 61462 or call 309-734-9452. 
TV Academy Chicago/Midwest Chapter Presents CAREER DAY

Saturday, March 11, 2006
8:30 am - Registration, Coffee and Doughnuts
9:00 am to 12 pm - Panel Discussion and Questions

Location: WMAQ Studios, 454 N. Columbus, Chicago

College students, TV Academy members and interested professionals will have the opportunity to talk with outstanding Chicago television professionals--leaders in their field--about job availability, job qualifications, internships, educational requirements, and the background needed for a television job in Chicago. This is the word about the biz from the people who are working in the trenches NOW.

During the program, television professionals from the Chicago Market will discuss their jobs and the requirements for those jobs. There will be representatives of most television disciplines on air as well as behind the camera. After an initial presentation by the panel members the program will be open to questions and discussion from the floor. Please note that this is not a job fair and applications will not be accepted. 

 

For more information visit:  http://chicagoemmyonline.org/

Washington Internship Institute  invites you to join us for a fall, spring, or summer internship in Washington, DC. WII will “LEAD” you to your future   Learn about your field! Internships in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors offer first-hand knowledge and practical experience for all majors.  Explore the nation’s capital! History, culture, special events – DC has it all.  Achieve your goals! WII provides personal attention and structure so you can make the most of your semester.  Discover your potential! Our alumni tell us that their DC experiences prepared them for success in their careers and graduate school

 

For further information see Professor McGaan or visit:  http://www.wiidc.org/
 

Looking for a year round internship that is not in the Monmouth area?  The Summer 2006 Internship Program for the Planned Television Arts of New York is now accepting applications for its summer session from May 22 to August 10.  If you are looking for a career in:

News Media

Public Relations

Marketing

Entertainment

 

The Ruder Finn (PTA) is ranked the 12th largest PR firm in the nation.  Responsibilities ranging from: clerical duties (office work) to active public relations assignments such as booking radio and TV shows for authors, researching media lists and participating in writing assignments.

 

This program provides:

One on one training in the art of public relations

Gives direct exposure to the news media

Helps confirm a career decision

Provide a future job lead and letter of reference

Present valuable direct job experience

Provide a written evaluation and personal assessment to help examine the student’s skills

Mentor in core competencies and allow for hands-on experience to learn by observation and execution.

 

This is a non-salaried position but does offer learning placement with the top authors and publishing houses.  The PTA does however reimburse interns for travel expenses.  Many PTA interns have been hired by the company that they have been placed with, so this is a good way for a student to get their foot in the door to their career in the media.  For more information call 212-583-2718 or visit feinblumb@plannedtvarts.com

The Brooklyn College’s Department of Television and Radio is accepting applications for its Master of Fine Arts sequence in Television Production.  For more information and applications visit www.bctvr.org or call 718-951-5555

 

ACTING EXPERIENCE

 

Calling all Classical Actors!  The Shakespeare Theatre Company is now opening its 2006-07 Internships for Classical Theatre.  Students will gain experience in Production, Administration and Fellowship in the Classical Acting realm. 

Production:

Costumes

Lighting

Production Management

Sound

Stage Management

Stage Properties

Technical Direction

 

Administration:

Development

Education

General Management

Graphic Design

PR/Marketing

 

Fellowships:

Acting

Artistic

 

For more information and applications visit www.shakespearetheatre.org

 

International Programs

 

Want to travel to Greece and roam the countryside learning and experiencing its beauty first hand?  The Department of Communication, Villanova University, is offering two courses in Rhetoric and Democracy in Ancient Greece and Performance of Ancient Greek Literature.  Classes are held at archaeological sites throughout Greece including the Isle of Crete and Santorini.  For more information and applications visit www.internationalstudies.villanova.edu

 

 

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