MediaReady Consulting

04/25/2023

In days like these, it's good to know that the future of is in good hands! My broadcast journalism capstone class discusses a few news notes ahead of their final live-recorded show!

12/14/2022

Howard University Dept. of Media, Journalism and Film is hiring three (3) tenure track positions: one in Film, Broadcast Journalism and Digital Journalism!

About US:
Howard University Journalism students are ethically and rigorously trained in digital and broadcast journalism for wide-ranging careers in the convergent world of media and news. They are multimedia journalists— reporters, editors, producers and content creators who write, edit and produce thought-provoking enterprise stories of people and communities of color. They are among the few collegiate journalists who have covered the White House, Congress as well as the Washington metropolitan area.

Visit: https://communications.howard.edu/resources/careers

07/30/2022

It's been a long time.. too long in fact, but I'm back to business! Be sure to like my page and follow me! Need a speaker, media trainer or consultant for a project? Want to get national exposure for you or your client? Check out my website www.mediareadyconsulting.com to learn more about me and DM or contact me on my site with inquiries.

10/06/2021

Job Opening! Anchor Production Assistant, The ReidOut with Joy Reid!
Anchor Production Assistant
Responsibilities:

• Assist in compiling research for anchor, maintaining on-air updates during live program
• Gather information on breaking news stories for anchors to relay on air
• Print scripts for anchors and build updates
• Provide daily support by managing calendars, appearance and schedule
• Schedule and book travel and meetings
• Organize and schedule meeting and interviews
• Maintain and process expense reports
• Respond to correspondences
• Order and coordinate all graphic elements for air when needed
• Oversee the airing of all graphic elements in control room during live program when needed
• Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required footage for broadcast

Basic Qualifications:

• At least one year of news production experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events.
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of Avid/Interplay and iNews preferred.

09/08/2021

It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since this fateful day. I was the 9am show producer at CNN on 9/11.. it was surreal to say the least.. Please join me and my colleagues for what is sure to be a powerful conversation. click link below to register.https://bit.ly/RWBSept11

09/07/2021

I receive so much information on opportunities... decided to share them here along with other tips. Let me know what you think and what you'd like to hear about!

NBCUniversal Jobs!
Saturday Night Live
SNL Receptionist

NBCUniversal, New York
Communications Coordinator
Marketing Manager, Advanced Digital
Marketing Manager, One Platform Marketing
Digital Sales Planner
Sales Planner
Sr. Manager, Client Advocacy
Digital Inventory Analyst

NBC Sports
63342BR - Freelance Production Assistant – NFL Studio Shows (Stamford, CT)
63325BR - Freelance Production Assistant – Olympics (Stamford, CT)
62864BR - Supervising Producer – GOLF (Stamford, CT)
62992BR - Studio Show Producer (San Francisco, CA)

07/02/2017

Searching for a teachable moment here. Another reason we MUST have Press Freedom! https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/07/02/lawmakers-blast-trumps-crude-false-and-unpresidential-cnn-tweet/

Some accused President Trump of promoting violence against CNN's journalists.

07/01/2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA3Fmq0lArc
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This is a long-form report I produced and reported as part of the The Dow Jones News Fund Multimedia Training Academy, a hands-on “boot camp” that captures r...

11/09/2016

Proud of all of the work by my hard-working capstone journalism students!

In a few hours we will know who the next president of the U.S. will be. History will either be made by electing the first female president, or the first bill...