By Ava Van
“If you could dream it, you could do it.” -Walt Disney
It seems too good to be true, but trust me: it could happen to anyone if you truly believe in it. Growing up, I was a little less fortunate than others, but I’m okay with that because it shaped me into the person I am today. My experiences made me appreciate life more; but more importantly, it made me realize how essential it was to love others, which was where I discovered my passion of serving others through my community.
I want to be a news reporter because I want to dedicate my life to helping people with their daily lives through my stories; I want to make a positive difference in the world and AAJA Seattle gave me that chance. It still amazes me that the very first AAJA event that I ever went to landed me an internship with a local newspaper, the Northwest Asian Weekly and the second event gave me an interview with KOMO 4 News after I met Gerald Patriarca, who I now consider my mentor. I came with nothing but high hopes of making my dreams a reality and the AAJA Seattle officers furnished me with the strong foundation to get me started.
AAJA Seattle is the place you want to turn to if you want to pursue your career in journalism. This outstanding association has committed officers who are ready to provide the experience and resources you need to bring your dreams into reality. My advice to any aspiring journalist is to take advantage of opportunities like this—you won’t regret it. Take a step forward towards your dreams today, because “If you could dream it, you could do it.”
Ava Van is a student at Seattle Pacific University. She hopes to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.
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Tiger Oak Publications seeks full-time editor with at least four years of experience editing consumer magazines, weeklies or newspapers or web sites to work on Seattle Magazine. ME works closely with editorial director, art director and other editors to shape editorial content. Ideal candidate stays current with (and will edit and assign stories about) local cultural, health and travel trends, city news, local education trends and politics, but also feels comfortable with lifestyle topics including food, fashion, shopping, and entertainment. Must possess incredible multitasking and organizational skills: this position maintains editorial production workflow, oversees cover stories such as Top Doctors, Most Influential People, Best Neighborhoods, and manages interns. Sense of humor and snappy, smart writing a must. Salary DOE.
Send resume, samples or PDFs of publications you’ve edited and writing samples to:
Rachel Hart
Seattle Magazine
1518 First Ave S Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98134
No phone calls. Only candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the job will be contacted.
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Brief Description of Duties
NorthWest Cable News is searching for a strong multi-tasking journalist who will be responsible for finding, researching, and advocating news stories. Will coordinate feeds, information and coverage plans with Belo affiliates in Seattle, Portland, Spokane and Boise and other news partners. Monitor various sources for developing and breaking news. Aggressively pursue telephone and on-set interviews under intense deadlines. Coordinate multiple video feeds and fact-check information in both a daily and breaking news environment. Process viewer/news emails. Responsible for ordering newsroom supplies on a monthly basis with the News Director’s approval. Assist with web publishing and news information postings on Twitter.
Qualifications
College degree with minimum one year broadcast or print experience preferred, preferably on the assignment desk. Excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, and strong computer skills. Must be assertive, decisive, and able to work in a team environment and under pressure.
If qualified, please send a copy of your resume, and a cover letter, via email to hr@king5.com or mail to:
HUMAN RESOURCES #N10R02
Northwest Cable News
333 DEXTER AVE. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
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We are seeking a Bureau Chief for the KING 5 News North Bureau located in Everett, WA. Responsible for on-air and on-line reporting for KING 5 News. Must be an aggressive, enterprising journalist who is proficient at live reporting in breaking news situations.
Successful candidate must be willing to live in an area within 15 miles from the established location.
Qualifications
College degree required with minimum three years’ experience as a general assignment reporter in a medium to large market preferred. Must be a self-starter with excellent writing, packaging, and live skills. Must possess strong editorial judgement, display creative ability, and have strong storytelling skills. Must be able to work independently and meet time-pressured deadlines. Must be willing to have a scanner at home as provided by the Station.
If qualified, please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a non-returnable Beta, VHS, or DVD to:
HUMAN RESOURCES #K10R03
KING 5 TELEVISION
333 DEXTER AVE. N.
SEATTLE, WA 98109
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We are seeking a compassionate interviewer with strong Japanese American community connections and content knowledge of the World War II experiences of Japanese Americans. This individual will conduct research in various Japanese American communities, identify interviewees, and conduct in-depth, video-recorded life history interviews. The position requires travel (approximately 1 out-of-town trip per month), long hours (10-12 hours of work per day over a 3-4 day period when traveling), and heavy lifting (move and carry equipment weighing 40-50 pounds). This position rewards the individual with amazing stories, life-long friends, and a deep appreciation of the Nisei generation. Consideration will be given to individuals who wish to work part-time, work remotely from a region with a large Japanese American population (for example the Bay Area or Honolulu), or graduate students wanting a summer internship.
For more, go to http://www.densho.org/about/enews/enews-SpecialEdition.asp
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