New media, like any chaotic system, are highly sensitive to initial conditions.”
-John Perry Barlow

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Associate Director of Columbia College’s portfolio center, Dirk Matthews, gives his take and instruction on journalism students using online methods to prepare resumes and portfolios. 


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Brittany Russell, a graduating senior (Journalism) from Columbia College Chicago, discusses the importance of using the internet as a platform to entice employers in this changing market. 


How To: Twitter for Reporting and Journalism. This vid dishes out some great insight and instruction on how to create and share quality-content tweets. 


Your Opportunity: NPR Digital Reporter

National Public radio seeks talented writers and reporters to produce quality content for NPR.org. A bachelor’s degree, or work experience equivalent, is expected, with abilities reporting and editing news as specified requirements. Having working knowledge of both broadcast and digital processes looks great for applicants. For more informations and guidelines visit JournalismJobs.com


Wow. If you’re the least bit nervous, unmotivated, or afraid of media’s ever-developing convergence, this video will surely dissolve any hesitations. The clip gives a run-down on, with stats and facts, on just how exciting and profitable online media has become. 


Your Opportunity: DemandStudios.com Freelance Writer

Demand Studios online writing community is on a search for freelance writers to produce interesting articles in their areas of interest and expertise. The ability to write clear and concise is a must, as a familiarity with AP style writing would definitely serve as a plus! This is a great way for newbies to get their feet wet and earn some amazing clips. Most articles are written in short-form (i.e. How-to Articles, Top-Ten Lists, and Travel Reviews), and are about 300-500 words. Those chosen should be expected to earn about $15-$30 per hour. For more information and details on how to apply head to JournalismJobs.com




Your Opportunity: Unigo.com Content Manager

Unigo.com, in partnership with The Wall Street Journal, is interested in finding someone to contribute to their editorial operations for the college-focused site. Seeing as most are either recent grads or soon-to-be grads, a project like this would be ideal and easily relatable. Although the position is temporary (one month, full time, $2,5000), it looks like a fabulous opportunity to fine-tune skills while making a pretty penny, not to mention successful applicants may be offered a position after the projects completion. For more info on how to apply visit Ed2010


Five years ago, we thought of the Web as a new medium, not a new economy.”
-Clement Mok

Your Opportunity: WomansDay.com Bloggers

WomansDay.com is on the look out for new female bloggers to post daily on their The Daily WD blog. To apply for this opportunity, you must submit 3 sample blog post (150-300 words) as well as your name, age, and a little info about yourself to wdblogs@gmail.com. The rate is $50 per post. For more details visit Ed2010