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Advertising Copywriter
This position is included with many others such as Account Executive, Media Planner, Media Buyer, Artistic Director, Copywriter, Production and Events/Promotions. On the right hand column of the web page is numerous sites providing information about some of these categories, and others as well. Two charts are provided, detailing the structure of advertising positions.
http://www.howtoadvice.com/DesktopPublisher
Desktop Publisher
Concise information about what a Desktop Publisher is responsible for, advantages of working at home, and other information is presented. The site is a basic “how to,” providing information on how to attract customers, and what a beginning desktop publisher should do before getting into the business.
http://www.freep.com/jobspage/academy/foreign.htm
Foreign Correspondent
Titled “On being a foreign correspondent,” this is an article detailing the daily life of news correspondent Lori Montgomery. A brief over view of what a foreign correspondent really does. An important website for researching foreign correspondents. Many other links are provided such as currency exchange rates, languages, and information on foreign embassies. You can also use the web site’s search engine to search for general information from the site.
http://www.breakingin.net/
Screen Writer
One of the most resourceful websites on screen writing out there. There is script tutorials, articles by veteran writers, screenwriter’s web columns, and a section with interviews from script pros.
http://www.zoetrope.com/
Francis Ford Coppola directed both The Godfather and Apocalypse Now. This website offers links and helpful tools for writers, directors, producers and other film artists. A well-known director, Coppola designed this web site where fellow screen writers can read each others work, providing constructive criticism and whatever else. While you must be a member to access most of the in-depth help, the site provides general information for the aspiring screenplay writer.
http://www.poewar.com/dearjohn/reader.html
Manuscript Reader
Seeking a job as a manuscript reader, the Dear John forum responds to a request about what really happens, along with a detailed job description. While the website is set up in the question/answer format, at the bottom you can locate web links to other sites about manuscript reading as well as copywriting and editing.
http://www.fabjob.com/humanresources.asp
Human Resource Specialist
Provides the basic facts about what a human resource specialist is responsible for, how to become a specialist, and an over all view of what the position requires. The site is actually a link to an e-book, but provides enough information regarding what a human resource specialist does.
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos065.htm
Curator
From the Occupational Outlook Handbook, information regarding job description, working conditions, employment, training and advancement, job outlook, and earnings are all accessible. At the bottom of the page are other links to related occupations and various information.
Grantwriter
The Grantsmanship Training Program is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop that covers the complete grant development process, from researching funding sources to writing and reviewing grant proposals. More than 110,000 nonprofit and government personnel have attended this fast-paced, five-day workshop, which is followed with a full year of membership support services.
Journalism Fellowship
International Radio & Television Society Foundation, Inc
SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The IRTS Summer Fellowship Program teaches up-and-coming communicators the realities of the media industry and business world through a nine-week, expense-paid fellowship, which includes practical experience and career-planning advice. Fellows gain full-time "real world" experience at New York-based media companies. In addition, the Fellowship provides the opportunity to network with industry professionals, take related field trips, and attend panels, lectures, and group discussions.
www.irts.org
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