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TECHNOLOGY
NEWS FROM ONLINE SERVICES:
LOW-BUDGET
MAC CLONE Businessman
John Fraser has developed a low-budget entry-level Macintosh clone
(currently called iBox); it will sell for about $650 without a display
and can be paired with almost any kind of display: large or small,
flat panel or picture-tube, new or old. Fraser, who is about as
polite businessman as you could ever find, says: "Before I'm a businessman,
I'm a Mac lover. I don't want to hurt Apple. If it says I would
do that, I will back away." He's already volunteering to rename
his product, to avoid confusion with Apple's iMac or iPod. What
a guy. (San Jose Mercury News 7 Apr 2003) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/5579129.htm
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APPLE
-- THE COMPUTER AND RECORD COMPANY Apple has been holding secret
talks with Vivendi Universal exploring the possibility of Apple's
acquisition, for about $6 billion, of Vivendi's Universal Music
Group, which is the largest record company in the world. Although
no Apple or Vivendi managers have commented on the talks, it is
known that the investment bank Morgan Stanley is now conducting
due diligence to set the stage for the purchase. Apple has been
working to develop a new service that would make downloading and
purchasing music from the Internet as easy as buying a book from
Amazon.com. (Los Angeles Times/San Jose Mercury News 11 Apr 2003)
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/5611142.htm
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RECORDING
INDUSTRY, WEBCASTERS REACH ROYALTY PACT In a move to head off
a potentially difficult arbitration process, the recording industry
and Internet radio operators have agreed on terms for paying royalties
to labels and artists for songs played on the Web. The rate set
for 2003-2004 is nearly identical to that set by the Librarian of
Congress for 2002 -- webcasters can either pay a rate of 0.0762
cents per song per listener, or 0.0117 cents per listener hour.
Webcasters that sell subscriptions to listeners can also choose
to pay 10.9% of their subscription revenue. Both groups appeared
to be satisfied with the agreement, which will save them millions
of dollars in legal fees by avoiding arbitration. (Wall Street Journal
3 Apr 2003) http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB104941004881834300.djm,00.html
(sub req'd) Source:NewsScanDaily
GAMING
THE WAR
The latest war simulation video game from Electronic Arts ("Command
& Conquer Generals") has quickly been updated to include simulations
based on the topography of Iraq and Baghdad. Players have created
and uploaded about a thousand additional maps and battle mission
modifications for the game to share with other players, and the
new version of the game features a showdown in Baghdad between American
troops and Iraqi terrorists. Electronics Arts says that it took
six months before the previous version of the game developed nearly
as much interest. (AP/USA Today 1 Apr 2003) http://www.usatoday.com/tech/techreviews/games/2003-04-01-war-game_x.htm
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SOFTWARE
PIRACY RATES FALLING WORLDWIDE A report by the Software Business
Alliance and market research firm IDC says that software piracy
rates (measured by the amount of business installed without a license)
have declined in many countries since 1996: down by 30% in Egypt;
28% in Ireland; 14% in Colombia; 20% in South Korea. Pointing out
that reductions in piracy rates lead to increased sales and improved
government economies, the authors of the report say that the countries
with most to gain from curbing software piracy are ones where the
rates are highest: China (92%) and Russia (87%). The U.S. has the
lowest piracy rate (25%). (San Jose Mercury News 2 Apr 2003) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/5540543.htm
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MUSIC
PIRACY VIOLATIONS: $150K A SONG The Recording Industry Association
of America (RIAA) has filed lawsuits against four students it says
it misappropriated academic computing resources to "illegally distribute
millions of copyrighted works over the Internet." Two of the accused
students are enrolled at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, one student
is enrolled at Princeton, and the fourth is at Michigan Technological
University. If they are convicted, they could be fined as much as
$150,000 for each song they illegally traded. Digital media analyst
Phil Leigh says of the RIAA's action: "This is just another step
in the direction of demonstrating to the public that there will
be penalties for what they consider to be copyright violations.
I think they're attempting to take a carrot-and-stick approach here.
They're whacking a few people with a stick now. And the carrot is
the more liberal rules relating to label-backed subscription online
services." (San Jose Mercury News 4 Apr 2003) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/5558442.htm
Source:NewsScanDaily
MSN
SEARCHES FOR PLACE IN SEARCH-SERVICE MARKET Getting ready to
battle Google in the business of offering Web searching services,
Microsoft's MSN Internet services division says: "We believe we
can provide consumers with a better product and a better user experience."
MSN acknowledges that "more and more" it regards Google as a competitor.
But MSN is not alone in its challenge to Google's supremacy in the
market: last month Yahoo finalized its purchase of the search company
Inktomi. (Reuters/USA Today 2 Apr 2003) http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2003-04-02-microsoft-google_x.htm
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30TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE CELL PHONE The cellular telephone was invented
30 years ago today by Martin Cooper, an employee of Motorola as
"just part of the job." Here's his recollection of how it happened:
"Bell Labs had invented this thing called cellular technology and
told the government they would like to take over the entire personal
communications business. They were telling the world they were the
only one technically capable of executing it and the only ones with
the money to do it. Their objective was to build car phones. But
we thought the world was ready for portable phones. We had been
working on portable communications for years -- antennas and things
of that nature -- and had this dream of building a personal, portable
cell phone. But when this situation came up with the Bell system,
we felt we had to demonstrate this. So in November 1972, I conceived
of this portable phone, and my team and I built it over several
months." Since his days at Motorola, the 74-year-old Cooper has
started "four or five" companies and says the only thing that would
slow him down "is physical or mental impairment, and that hasn't
happened." (San Francisco Chronicle 3 Apr 2003)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/04/03/BU56141.DTL
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SARS
VIRUS RAISES FEARS IN TECH INDUSTRY Intel has backed out of
two major road shows in Beijing and Taipei this month, citing concerns
over SARS, the severe acute respiratory syndrome that's sweeping
rapidly through Asia. The cancellations lend credence to warnings
by analysts that the mysterious illness could cripple the high-tech
industry if it's not brought under control soon. In addition to
Intel's change of plans, Motorola temporarily closed a Singapore
factory last week after one of its workers was diagnosed with the
disease and Acer has advised its employees against nonessential
visits to plants in China. Aberdeen Group analyst Russ Craig says
that the industry has become too reliant on China for semiconductors
and basic components for laptops, DVD players and televisions, and
warns that SARS could cause serious manufacturing disruptions, schedule
slippages and transportation delays that could derail the global
tech industry. (AP 3 Apr 2003) http://apnews.excite.com/article/20030403/D7Q5VMU00.html
Source:NewsScanDaily
FCC
SUPPORT FOR POWER-GRID FOR 'LAST MILE' COMMUNICATIONS
The Federal Communications Commission and its chairman, Michael
K. Powell, have licensed seven companies to conduct field tests
of technology that would allow Internet data to be sent over ordinary
power lines, providing the "last mile" of communications between
fiber optic trunk lines and individual homes. The technology requires
installation of equipment to act as a switch for transferring data
between those two transmission modes. One company using the technology
in Hawaii says it can offer data rates at twice the speed of DSL
phone lines. (New York Times 10 Apr 2003) http://partners.nytimes.com/2003/04/10/technology/10POWE.html
Source:NewsScanDaily
AT&T
NOW OFFERING PREPAID WEB CARDS AT&T will soon be selling pre-paid
Web cards in convenience stores and other retail locations, allowing
purchasers (or their children) to spend surfing time on specific
Web sites, such as Disney or Shockwave. Will cards for pornography
be far behind? Jupiter Research analyst Robert A. Leathern says,
"Clearly, it has enormous appeal in anything where people wish to
remain anonymous. You're going to see this innovation in the payment
area happening soon in the adult Web sites and content providers."
AT&T is saying no (or at least not just yet) to the idea of selling
cards for adult sites. An AT&T vice president explains: "Of course
it's something that you discuss. But we really don't see anything
in that direction. The AT&T brand is a huge asset that the company
has, and it stands for quality, integrity and family values." (AP/San
Jose Mercury News 8 Apr 2003) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/5587463.htm
Source:NewsScanDaily
Network
Tools - Copyright
Internet Scout Project 1994-2002.
Incredimail
is an email application that allows users to send highly interactive
messages, complete with animations, sounds, and other visual effects.
From their online gallery, users can select from any number of different
animations to be featured in their messages, along with other visual
icons that can be added to enhance their appearance. The sounds
are also fun, as users can add the noise of a kiss, laugh, or a
giggle to their messages. Finally, there is a feature that allows
users to record their own message and include it in the email they
wish to send. This latest version of Incredimail is compatible with
all systems running Windows 95 and higher.
iFlash
is a virtual flash card application that assists users in creating
a set of cards that will help them study for upcoming exams or memorize
helpful information. The newest version features several additions,
including the ability to import (or export) flash cards from text
files and the ability to edit cards during a slide show. Users can
also place information on both sides of a virtual flash card and
select which side will be viewed during a given slide show. IFlash
1.2 is compatible with all systems running Mac OS 10.2.
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OPPORTUNITIES:
"One
Person Can Make A Difference" video competition. College
students are invited to interpret the Christopher belief that each
of us has the ability and opportunity to shape our world! Whether
acting alone or with others, one person can make a difference. Using
any style or format, express this theme in up to five minutes. Entries
must be submitted in NTSC format on standard, full-sized VHS tape.
Entries that run over five minutes cannot be considered. The winning
entries will be aired nationwide via the Christopher Closeup television
series. In addition, winners will receive the following cash awards:
First Prize - $3,000 Second Prize - $2,000 Third prize - $1,000
5 Honorable Mention Prizes of $100 each
Create
a Music Video for Tori Amos. "Think you'd make a great
music video director? Here's your chance. Tori Amos is inviting
her fans to create a video for her latest single, "Taxi Ride." From
the pool of entries, Amos will pick a shortlist of videos she likes
best and post them on her website on May 23 for all to vote on.
She'll announce the winning video on June 2 and feature it on her
website--exclusively in QuickTime. Visit the site to get all the
details, to watch a video of Tori Amos explaining the contest (if
you have pop-up windows disabled, click the image of Tori in a car),
and to download "Taxi Ride" in QuickTime 6 format. Then charge up
those DV camera batteries, boot up your Mac, fire up iMovie or Final
Cut Pro, and get going." http://www.toriamos.com/taxivision
Source: Apple Newsletter
EVENTS:
ArtsElectric
is a worldwide calendar and information center for new music, electronic
music and the media arts.You'll find hundreds of events listed,
as well as articles, interviews, and other writings.
APRIL
Vancouver
Film School Visits Portland.
April 29 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Westion Portland Hotel, 750 SW Alder
Street. Book your seat 1-800-661-4101. Don't miss your chance to
meet VFS' Creative Director, learn about one year diploma programs,
watch award winning student work - even to to an admissions advisor.
Portfolio reviews possible. Website www.vfscom.
MAY
AECT
takes great pride in opening the Call for Entries for the 2003 International
Student Media Festival. If your school (K-University) utilizes
student produced media in its curriculum, you are invited to enter
this exciting competition. Winning entries will premier in Anaheim,
CA., in October. Official instructions, entry forms, and Festival
details are available now. Entry deadline is May 31, 2003
JUNE
SILVERDOCS:
AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Film Festival is an exciting
new competitive Festival, created to celebrate, honor and showcase
documentaries from around the world. Between June 18-22, 2003, SILVERDOCS
will present 45 provocative documentary films at the newly restored,
state-of-the art AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in downtown
Silver Spring, MD. The festival will bring together filmmakers,
international documentary professionals and the communities of the
Greater DC Metropolitan area to debate issues raised by these documentary
films and celebrate their art. Location: AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural
Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA Start
date: June 18, 2003 End date: June 22, 2003 URL:
www.Silverdocs.com E-mail: info@silverdocs.com
Phone: (1) 301.495.6776 Fax: (1) 301.495.6777 Entry deadline:
March 1, 2003 Source: Northwest Film Center
AUGUST
Full
Moon Audio Art Camp. Full Moon changed not only the way I listen
to the world around me, but opened my mind to creative possibilities
I didn't know I had in me."- Joellen Easton, Full Moon '02 participant
"Full Moon was among the most inspiring and motivational experiences
I have had as an artist. The quality of instruction was tops in
Canada and the incredible support for experimentation and creativity
reminded me of my days at university when I was studying film production
and sound. Full Moon fostered a spirit of sharing and cooperation
- and an optimism that we could do anything...which we did."-Heather
Ritchie, Full Moon '02 participant The fifth annual Full Moon Audio
Art camp will take place August 10-16, 2003 at Au Grand Bois, 565
acres of rolling hills, woods, fields and ponds, located in the
Pontiac region of Quebec. Full Moon provides a space where artists
can live, work and create audio art 24 hours a day with energy focussed
on the work itself, without the distractions of daily society. The
week's activities include sound-walks, listening sessions, live
concerts, workshops, production studio/editing facilities, good
(vegetarian) food and great company. Full Moon welcomes participants
in all stages of their careers : emerging, established, or curious.
Our audio artists in residence this year are Chris Brookes and Rita
McKeough, and both have a unique approach to sound, radio, performance
and installation. Early-Bird Registration Fees. Payment received
by May 31, 2003 CSIRP Members (in Canada) $300.00 Non-Members (in
Canada) $325.00 American and International registrants $325.00 U.S.
Full registration information and details about Full Moon are at
www.fmok.org On-line Registration
Form:
http://www.community-media.com/Full_Moon_Registration_Form.html
Participation is limited to 20 people. Spaces tend to fill up quickly,
so please don't wait until July to register. Full Moon Audio Art
Camp is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts; and sponsored
by the Canadian Society for Independent Radio Production. Registration
cost includes accommodation, either camping, or in lovely and rustic
cabins, and most meals. Please forward this email to anyone who
you think might be interested. Any questions can be directed to
jgraham@mta.ca Janna Graham
Full Moon Project-Coordinator
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Animation
Job Board: Animation
World Network. This site provides continuiously updated listings
of international jobs in the field of animation. Check it out.
Film
and Television Job Board:
Film, TV, & Commercial Employment Network provides important
information and resources for individuals interested in pursuing
a career in the entertainment industry. It's for beginners as well
as seasoned professionals. Information and resources are provided
for many areas both behind and in front of the camera.
EUGENE
Graphic
Artist. 20-30 hrs wk., page layout, illustration, PC a plus,
computer background, flexible hrs $10-$12 hr., depending on experience.
E-mail Resume:info@ezsew.com
, or FAX, 736-0102 Location: OR Date: 4/12/2003 Source: Register
Guard (Eugene)
Graphic
Designer. Temporary, possible temp to hire, BA/BS graphic design,
2-3 yrs. experience. Proficient: Photo Shop, Quark XPress, Illustrator,
Windows. Print/ Pre-press experience preferred. Resume & 4 -5 samples
of work to, PO BOX 1431 Eugene OR 97440 or: lane@laneforestproducts.com
Location: OR Date: 4/12/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Creative
Services/Multimedia/Graphic Design.
PSI Internet. Permanent PT and FT positions available. Must have
strong skills in Photoshop, Illustrator (or FreeHand) Flash, Director,
Fireworks and Dreamweaver. Exposure and abilities in QTVR, Digital
Video, 3d and Audio Editing extremely helpful. Serious Internet
development and Multimedia professionals only apply. Internships
for qualified individuals available. 4 year degrees are preferred.
Ability to understand smart user interface and comprehend the direction
of digitalŠand wirelessŠ is appreciated! Apply online ONLY: jobs@pcsinternet.com.
Online portfolios are reviewed.
Project
Coordinator. PSI Internet. Full time position of a Project Coordinator.
Strong communications skills a plus. Must be able to be proficient
in understanding basic internet terminology, Microsoft Word and
Excel, be a fast learner and have a dynamic personality. Knowledge
of VISIO a plus! Apply online ONLY: jobs@pcsinternet.com..
Online portfolios are reviewed.
HTML
Developer. PSI Internet. Both part time and full time positions
available. You must have strong skills in Macromedia Dreamweaver
or equivalent. Fireworks or Photoshop skills a major plus! Those
with additional skills and experience with Javascript, Cold Fusion,
ASP, Access, SQL 7.0 or Linux should apply!Apply online ONLY:jobs@pcsinternet.com..
Online portfolios are reviewed.
Information
Technology Consultant 3
- UO Business Affairs. Responsible for supporting SCT Banner enterprise
management business systems. Requires a basic foundation of knowledge
and skills of technology and information systems generally obtained
through an associate's degree in computer science, information systems
or related fields, or similar certified course work in applicable
fields of study and at least one year of related work experience;
knowledge of relational databases and ability to perform complex
queries using structured query language. Preference for experience
with VMS, SQL Plus, Oracle, SCT Banner; Internet application development,
system administration and network security. Salary $3274-$4840 monthly.
Application and supplemental questionnaire available at Human Resources,
463 Oregon Hall (corner of 13th and Agate), on the web at: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/
or call 541-346-3159, TTY 541-346-0852. Application deadline
4/30/03. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA institution committed
to cultural diversity. Location: OR Date: 4/13/2003 Source: The
Oregonian
Graphic
Artist. 20-30 hrs wk., page layout, illustration, PC a plus,
computer background, flexible hrs $10-$12 hr., depending on experience.
E-mail Resume: info@ezsew.com
, or FAX, 736-0102 Location: OR Date: 4/12/2003 Source: Register
Guard (Eugene)
Computer
Support. ORCAS a Multi-media
health education firm offers part-time temporary position to poof/debug
ditital video files and web-sites. Must pay close attention to detail
and be very organized. Duties of this part time position include:
review of computer-based video files and website for their quality
assurance and performance; identification and tracking of problems;
assorted clerical tasks. May also work with general public from
time to time conducting usability tests. Looking for personable,
detail-oriented individual. Although this is a 1-3 month position,
it is a good fit for a person seeking a career in multimedia development.
Resumes and cover letters can be sent to: Electronic: hr@orcasinc.com
US Mail: Human Resources, ORCAS, Inc. 1839 Garden Ave., Eugene,
OR 97403
Development
Writer
(Public Information Representative 1), University of Oregon Development
Communications in Eugene, Oregon. Responsible for producing print
and electronic communications materials, including capital campaign
materials to promote private giving to UO. Requires three years
experience in gathering information, writing/producing materials,
presenting information to the public and public relations; bachelor's
degree in journalism, communication or related field may substitute
for up to two years of the general experience; at least two years
experience and demonstrated ability in journalistic or public relations
interviewing and writing; experience with word processing, publications
design, website organization, and other communications software;
ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work well
with people. Prefer experience supervising publication productions;
experience with university or nonprofit organization, especially
in development communication; graphic design or web design experience;
news reporting, feature writing, or advertising experience. Salary
$2241-$3386 monthly. Application information available: Mail: Human
Resources, 5210 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5210 Phone:
541-346-3159, TTY 541-346-0852 Web: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/
Application deadline: 4/24/03 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA
institution committed to cultural diversity Published in The Oregonian
on 04/13
PORTLAND
Web
Designer/Programmer
Boyd Coffee Company, a leader in the food and beverage industry,
has an opportunity in our Information Services department for a
Web Designer/Programmer. Qualified candidates should be proficient
in both graphic design and programming for internal and external
company websites. A minimum of 2+ years of web designing and programming
experience in a business environment preferred. Boyd Coffee Company
offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. If you are interested
in joining our team, please send your resume with cover letter and
salary requirements to: Boyd Coffee Company Attn: Web Designer/Programmer
P.O. Box 20547 Portland, OR 97294 Fax Number: 503-669-5449 E-Mail:
webdesign@boyds.com Equal
Opportunity Employer Location: OR Date: 4/6/2003 Source: The Oregonian
- online at www.oregonlive.com
Web
Designer - McIntyre Direct, a national catalog ad agency, needs
an expert web designer/programmer. Must be deft in hand-coded HTML
& JavaScript, PhotoShop, Illustrator. Superior design talent a must.
No Flash, no Front Page, no Dreamweaver, no Prima Donnas. Combined
PC/Mac environment. Good salary, health plan, opportunity to advance.
Pleasant location (Jantzen Beach in Portland). Fax resume to 503-286-7622
or e-mail: dfmcintyre@worldnet.att.net
Location: OR Date: 4/6/2003
Database
Developer - The Database Developer (DbD) will be a member of
the joint Ecotrust - Wild Salmon Center ''State of the Salmon''
program which is a 3 year effort to develop a comprehensive public
information system on the status of North Pacific salmon. The primary
role of the DbD will be the development of a well designed, solid,
and expandable SQL database that organizes a diversity of data sets,
including spatial (GIS) information. Qualifications include: knowledge
of SQL, willingness to learn attributes of Spatial Data Engine (Arc
SDE), excellent interpersonal skills and good team player, interest
in mission and goals of Ecotrust. Knowledge of GIS principles and
data structures helpful. Salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience; full benefits and retirement plan. Ecotrust is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply send a resume, cover letter
and 3 references to Ecotrust by email to: fisheries@ecotrust.org
Hard copy transmissions may be sent to DbD Search, Ecotrust, 721
NW 9th Ave, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97209. For more information
and a complete job description, go to:
http://www.ecotrust.org/ co
Videographer
or Editor/Production Assistant. International Film & Video A
Portland video production company is seeking energetic, well-organized,
friendly, inquisitive and self-motivated people for positions as
Videographer or Editor/Production Assistant. Each year they produce
three 2-hour video programs, using Beta equipment, that document
"Semester at Sea" world voyages. Positions are available for: Fall
2003. Resumes and VHS or Beta tapes should be sent to: International
Film & Video 1801 NW Upshur Street, Ste. 590 Portland, OR 97209ifv@teleport.com
website
Graphics
Manager.
Specialty Products, a division of Weyerhaeuser Company, has a unique
leadership opportunity in our Graphics Department. The ideal candidate
will possess min 4 yrs management experience in a fast paced environment.
You will be responsible for managing on-site (hourly) and off-site
(salaried) production graphic artists, hire, review and take disciplinary
action when necessary. Develop staff and meet the goals and objectives
of the division. Overnight domestic travel required. Knowledge of
printing industry a plus. All qualified applicants are encouraged
to send a cover letter and resume to Graphics Manager, PO Box 708,
Beaverton, OR 97075. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D All finalists
will be required to pass a drug screen. Published in The Oregonian
on 04/13
Graphic
Design. Small, happy, creative Portland ad agency needs permanent
part-time 25+hrs/wk in-house production artist w/eye for design,
3+yrs agency or design studio exp, excellent Mac skills (Quark,
Photoshop, Illustrator, etc). Web & some PC exp a plus. Good nature
a must. Send resume & salary req to: nwagencyjobs@yahoo.com Published
in The Oregonian on 04/13
Graphic
Designer for local magazine. Must be wizard w/Photoshop/Quark/I.D.
Part-time, free lance oriented. 9.0-OSX only. 503-233-2228 24hr
Published in The Oregonian on 04/13
Graphic
Design. When it comes to insurance companies, why do only a
select few rise to the top? For Standard Insurance Company, the
answer is simple: we focus on people. If this is your focus too,
contact us about the following: Marketing Communications Specialist/Designer
This is a part-time (25 hour) position with benefits. You will develop
marketing communications, including sales promotion, advertising
and public relations materials, to support group insurance sales
and help develop and protect The Standard brand. A degree in Marketing,
Commun- ications, Journalism, Graphic Design or related field with
three years demonstrated experience in the development and production
of marketing materials required. Experience with print production,
electronic communication and graphic design software such as QuarkExpress,
PhotoShop and Illustrator also required. Experience with Web design
helpful. The Standard offers a competitive benefit package, and
the backing of a financially strong company that values its employees.
For job requirements and how to apply online, please visit our website
at www.standard.com/careers or email your resume to
lmorale2@standard.com or fax your application and resume to
503.321.7757, Attn. L. Moralez. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer. The STANDARD INSURANCE People. Not just policies Published
in The Oregonian on 04/13
SEATTLE/Washington
Sakson
and Taylor. A Seattle based employment service that specializes
in technical communication. The organization fills positions in
animation, graphics, media, instructional design, writing and other
areas. This seems to be a central connection to media production
opportunities in the Seattle area.
Marketing
Manager/ Web Content Developer.WASHINGTON
STATE UNIVERSITY Marketing Manager/ Web Content Developer Office
of Marketing Communications Guide a variety of marketing activities
designed to support the University's key strategic goals. Develop,
write, and manage content for the University's Web site for prospective
undergraduate students. Strategize and consult with campus staff
to ensure that messaging in all media supports marketing objectives.
Coordinate marketing projects through the writing, design, production,
and distribution stages. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree
in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field;
and a minimum of three years of full time experience guiding the
conceptualization and development of marketing materials. Must possess
proven ability to write clearly and persuasively for a variety of
media. Proven experience in the development of marketing program
strategies and effective creative tools. Familiarity with Web publishing
concepts. Prior experience working with marketing professionals,
editors, graphic and Web designers, Web programmers, and photographers.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills,
and a collegial working style. Knowledge of marketing principles.
Word processing/software experience. See the complete description
on the web at: www.wsu.edu/
marketingmanager Review of applications will begin April 29, 2003.
Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Educator and Employer. Protected groups are encouraged to
apply.
ELSEWHERE
Summer
Production Assistants
Needed 7/28-9/5 at Telluride Film Festival (8/29-9/1) Duties could
include to building, operating, and tearing down eight theatres
and helping put on a number of special events. Also punch tickets,
soothe tempers, bus tables, and paint. Salary: $5.50/hr for 40/hrs
a week. $100 food stipend. Transportation (which can be costly)
not included. Contact: Telluride Film Festival Personnel Lawrence
Van Hoey P.O. Box 3303 Telluride, CO 81435 970-369-1140 e-mail:
showpeople@telluridefilmfestival.com or visit: www.telluridefilmfestival.org
Interviews will be conducted through 4/25/03
Graphic
Designer. Greeneville, TN EcoQuest International, a leading
marketer of indoor environmental and nutritional products, is seeking
a professional graphic designer to join our expanding in-house Design
Department. If you are results oriented, motivated, creative, and
have an overwhelming desire to produce high quality print and marketing
materials, we would like you to become part of our team. Requirements:
€ Associate or Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications
€ 2+ years experience in an agency / marketing / printing environment
€ Excellent understanding of design fundamentals, typography, and
color € Current professional experience with Quark, Illustrator,
and Photoshop on a Mac € Experience with Go Live, Flash, or other
web authoring software a plus € Creative copy writing skills € A
strong, diverse print portfolio and the ability to demonstrate your
skills The successful candidate will have the capability to take
a print project from conception to completion and be able to work
on multiple projects under tight deadlines while adhering to strict
corporate standards. Good communication skills as well as professionalism
and creativity under pressure are also required. Responsibilities
will include: € Brochure and manual design and layout € Product
labeling and package design € Logo and corporate ID design € Sales
presentation and signage design € Corporate newsletter layout €
Ad design and copy writing € Revising and updating existing printed
materials as needed To be considered for this position, please e-mail
your resume and PDF files of you portfolio to: graphics@ecoquestintl.net
Also include a cover letter stating why you believe you are the
right designer for this position, why you would like to work with
us at EcoQuest, salary requirements, and anything else you feel
is relevant to this position. EcoQuest offers a completive salary,
many benefits, and a positive, challenging, creative environment.
Graphic
Artist. Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. Robbins, a 36-year-old diversified
plastics manufacturer and marketer is seeking a Graphics Artist.
This person will be responsible for helping designing sales tools
and web sites for ES Robbins, layout and typesetting for products,
promotional literature, public relations, and communications about
the corporation as well as individual products. Will interface with
R&D, procurement and engineering departments to help with meeting
timelines and getting the products to market in a timely and complete
manner. You must be confident that you have the creative skills
to do what our Company is challenged to do. We have many projects
in diverse markets that are very challenging for someone who has
the skills to successfully complete these projects. We think that
we offer a very exciting career that you can continually grow in
from a responsibility, accomplishment, recognition and financial
rewards. This all exists here including a great team environment
to work in. To be considered you must have a minimum of three to
five years experience as a Graphics Artist in a manufacturing environment.
This person must be creative and a skilled communicator with a proven
track record. Knowledge of product packaging would be an asset.
Must have working experience with the following software packages,
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access, Adobe Illustrator,
Dreamweaver, Adobe ImageReady, QuarkXPress, Freehand, Macromedia
Director and Adobe Photoshop. B.S. or B.A. in Marketing or Graphic
Design is strongly preferred. If you meet the above requirements
please send your resume and salary history in confidence to: E.S.
Robbins Corporation Attn: Human Resources Department 2802 East Avalon
Ave. Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 Contact Information : Tina Tomsik
tktomsik@esrobbins.com E.S. Robbins Corp 2802 E. Avalon Ave.
Muscle Shoals AL 35661 Ph: 256-248-2400 Fax: 256-248-2432
Web
/ Flash Developer Hansen Information Technologies is currently
seeking a Flash/ Web developer who will be responsible for various
interactive/web-based projects as well as maintenance of corporate
website. Candidates must be skilled in Flash MX actionscripting
as well as Flash animation with a portfolio demonstrating this experience.
Position Requirements: * 3-5 years¹ experience developing Web sites.
* Expert-level experience with FlashMX and Flash ActionScript including
programming techniques, scripting, graphics, video, database interfaces,
and ActionScripts to animate graphics and build interactive navigation.
* Advanced skills in ASP, HTML, DHTML, XML. * Strong skills in Photoshop,
Illustrator and Freehand. * Advanced skills in Dreamweaver MX. *
Experience with VBScript, JavaScript, ODBC, SQL. * Experience with:
Microsoft FrontPage, Visual Interdev, Access, Adobe Acrobat, PageMaker,
Caligari Truespace and related programs. Please send resume with
sample URLs or swfs and hourly pay rate requirements to jobs@hansen.com
or fax to (916)921-6620. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY Flash/ Web Developers
only, No graphics designers. Candidates must be authorized to work
in US without sponsorship. Please visit Hansen¹s website at Hansen.com
3D
Graphics Designers/ 3D Modelers/ 3D Animators/ Game Designers/ Producers/
Associate Producers Realtime
Associates. We are a group of like-minded individuals with the
goal of making great, ground-breaking products for the most popular
game console platforms! We are a collection of great individuals,
together making an even greater team pulling together to reach our
goals! We believe that having great people and a great environment
is how to make great games! But making games isn't just hot-rodding
anymore. We take our jobs seriously, which doesn't get in the way,
but instead enhances our ability to achieve our goals! Whether you're
looking to place a product, or looking for a great place to work,
Realtime Associates has the winning combination of history, ability,
and top-rung quality for you!
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