CFC Media Lab Alumnus, Shawn Micallef, authors “Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto” (Coach House/May), one of the books recognized by the National Post’s list of Most Anticipated Books of 2010.
Micallef has been writing the “Stroll” column for Toronto’s Eye Weekly for years. This book collects and expands some of his favourite pieces.
View National Post’s Most Anticipated books of 2010 here.
Visit a collection of Shawn Micallef’s Eye Weekly articles here.
Calling all Mobile Interface Designers! Win $1000, an opportunity to join our kick-ass team, and have an impact on millions of people!
Looking for Breakthrough Interface Design Ideas for a Mobile Video-On-Demand ServiceAbout Us:
Jigsee’s technology delivers stable video in unstable, congested mobile environments. With over 275,000 mobile broadcast and streaming clients downloaded globally and field tested by more than 10,000 Mobile TV end-users in Bangladesh, Jigsee is poised to become the mobile-video iTunes for emerging markets.
Mobile subscribers in emerging markets have demonstrated a voracious appetite for premium video content on mobile handsets, if priced affordably and delivered reliably to mass-market phones. In countries such as India, where the majority of the population carry low-end J2ME and Symbian phones, and where network’s are congested and slow, mobile video is currently inaccessible.
This is where we come in. Our technology is tried and tested. We’ve developed a system that allows users to purchase their favourite video content (movies, TV shows, music videos, etc) in 2 minute increments using cheap and affordable time-credits. We’re working with one of the top content companies in India to launch our product in the next 6 months. Now we need an interface which is intuitive, fun-to-use and pleasing to the eyes. The catch: the design needs to work on J2ME and Symbian phones, since those are the most popular handsets in developing countries.
Target Market:
Our target is emerging markets such as India, Pakistan, the Middle East and Brazil which are experiencing explosive growth in wireless subscribers, and will continue to maintain the pace for at least the next 5 years. Our first market is India, which currently has a base of 400 million subscribers, and is expected to surpass 1 billion mobile subscribers by 2014.
Our audience is the mass market. People who can’t quite afford iPhones and Blackberries, but who have a huge appetite for mobile video content: Movies, Cricket, Soaps, Music Videos and more. Many of these people lack access to cable or high-speed internet. But they do carry around Nokia Series 40, and Sony Erricson Handsets.
In these parts of the world, 90% of mobile subscriptions are pre-paid. Most consumers lack credit cards. Jigsee time-credits can be obtained through reverse-SMS, pre-paid card refill packs, shared between friends, or even earned through responses to survey questions or other forms of interaction.
Requirements:
Your submission must include designs of 5 key screens within the application. We’ll provide you with details of the functions each of these screens will provide. Aside from the functions that need to be incorporated within the application, and the fact that this needs to work on J2ME and Symbian phones, you’ll have free reign. We’re looking for out of the box thinking. The application interface needs to be intuitive, fun to use, and quick!
Next Steps:
Email ray.newal@jigsee.com for details. You’ll be asked to sign a standard Non-Disclosure Agreement, and you’ll be provided with a user flow presentation which outlines the function and points of interaction within the application
Deadline for entries is August
Posted Jun 17, 2009
Scarborough, ON, CANADA 1 Position(s)
You’re part of a future friendly national team, one that embraces change and initiates opportunity, has a passion for growth, believes in spirited teamwork and has the courage to innovate. Our success is based as much on your dedication and hard work as it is on the innovative internet, voice, data and wireless products and solutions we offer.
You will be working in a dynamic role on the Content Operations team under the direction of the Programming team to execute and track merchandising tactics on the TELUS & Koodo mobile portals and storefronts.
What you will do
What you know
What to do next?
Are you ready to be challenged and get noticed? If so, apply with your resume and cover letter today!
The future is friendly
Location: Toronto, Ontario
About the Company:
Founded in 2006, Social Media Group is one of the world’s largest independent agencies helping companies navigate the social web.
It’s a cool time to be us – we’re breaking new ground every day and working with some of the largest and best-known names in both Canada and the U.S., helping them understand the power of social media and the benefits of transforming communications from dictation to dialogue.
The Opportunity:
SMG is looking to hire the Best Project Manager in the World.
We need someone to take ownership and manage some of our many projects from start to finish, leaving out not one detail and missing not one deadline (as well as holding the project team to the same standard).
If you have a passion for and interest in all things Web 2.0, a great understanding of what’s going on out there, kick-ass communications skills and would describe yourself as a ‘perpetual student’ – that’s what we’re after.
We don’t do banner ads. At SMG it’s all social media, all the time; all of our projects are Web 2.0 driven
What’s in it for you:
Principal Duties:
• Attend relevant new business briefings in order to provide assistance through the identification of scope, resource requirements and project workflow.
• Maintain regular contact with customers to ensure continuous project progress, immediate resolution of issues, positive relationship growth, and escalation of critical issues to Senior Management.
• Lead and manage project life cycle from final project definition, timeline creation, resource allocation and management, development and implementation.
• Submit approved time sheets by the end of the week.
• Review and reconciliation of project budgets monthly. Consolidate and report with solution-oriented thinking on project profit and loss findings, including areas of margin erosion or other quality-related issues.
• Ensure quality execution of project scope, resource management and budget control as outlined in the approved SOW.
• Provide clear direction, appropriate communication and documentation of project status to stakeholders, including risk, budgeted hours for resources, timelines, milestone deliveries, and overall project and relationship status.
• Develop SMG solutions that can deepen the client relationship and add value through new opportunities and ideas/solutions.
We’re a small company that offers tremendous room for growth. If you’re a big thinker, this one’s for you.
What you need:
Sound like you? Please send your resume to: Ramona [.] Gallagher [at] socialmediagroup [dot] com by Friday July 24th, 2009.
http://socialmediagroup.com/2009/07/15/project-manager-opportunity/
What an amazing job! How cool would it be to be a ….
Xenophile Media Creative Director
We are looking for a rock star Interactive Creative Director to join our growing team. You live and breathe interactive design with an e– folio that demonstrates your work with major studios in the entertainment field. This job requires a history of creating original cross platform entertainment. Your sense of story and character development is well demonstrated with a portfolio of original media properties. Your entertainment expertise is well known. You are driven to excel in a rich media environment. You have the big ideas and enjoy leading interactive writers, designers and the technical team in developing them. You possess strong communication skills and work well within a team. You have significant knowledge of emerging trends.
Your responsibilities are to lead interactive creative teams. You will oversee and provide assistance in the creation of development materials and production materials for our entertainment clients and our own IP’s. You have 5+ years with direct interactive design experience with proven and solid design experience. Strong people management and motivational skills are a given. Ability to mentor, inspire and provide leadership to the interactive creative teams motivates you.
If we have described you and you are looking to become engaged in an active and creative environment then we would like to hear from you.
Salary is commensurate with experience.Thomas Selim Wallner
Xenophile Media Inc.
250 Augusta Ave., 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5T 2L7tel: +1 416 366 2118 ext. 2222
cel: +1 416 703 0001
fax: +1 416 946-1189email: thomas@xenophile.ca <mailto:thomas@xenophile.ca>
web: www.xenophile.ca <http://www.xenophile.ca>
We’re looking for a “social media outreach” person or two. It’s for two of our documentaries – CAT LADIES and PEEP ME.
We want someone to:
Research groups and interested parties who could be interested in our films and spread the word on the films and activities that we’ll be doing to the relevant online press and bloggers, etc.
Respond to the outreach in a timely and appropriate manner
Create a regular newsletter / email
And do other various outreach research for usWe’re based in Toronto, and we’d prefer it if they were too.
Whilst this could be home based, we’d like them in our offices to begin with.This is a 4-6 week contract – possibly part-time.
I hope you can help us, and don’t hesitate to contact me.
Jeannette Loakman
Chocolate Box Entertainment
720 Bathurst Street, Suite 304
Toronto ON M5S 2R4
T:416 534 9426 x 26
F:416 534 1755
www.chocboxent.com
EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society Job Posting
PROGRAMS & OUTREACH COORDINATOR
EMMEDIA is seeking a Programs & Outreach Coordinator to develop, initiate and coordinate artistic programming activity, outreach and community dialogue for a not-for-profit electronic media arts centre.
The successful candidate has professional experience working with a non-profit artist-run centre and possesses knowledge of the media arts and new media in Canada. You have a proven record of accomplishment in grant writing and an understanding of principle arts funding agencies. You have exceptional communication/interpersona
l skills, project/event management experience, and strong organizational and administrative abilities. The Programs & Outreach Coordinator possesses curatorial skills and is attuned to contemporary arts and media arts practices. This position requires someone who understands the importance of responding to the needs of the membership and the local community, balanced with the development of programming, links and partnerships that are local, regional, national and/or international. Critical thinking and writing abilities are significant assets and new media skills highly desirable, as you will coordinate and lead the ongoing development of EMMEDIA’s on-line presence, and for its publication, promotion and communication activities.The Programs & Outreach Coordinator works closely with the Operations Coordinator, Programming Committee, Production Coordinator, Board of Directors and EMMEDIA membership to develop programming strategies. You must be fluent in the art of collaboration, be able to work flexible hours and possess the ability to create and sustain a welcoming environment. You will have good humour, a sense of fun and the desire to be part of a team that leads a nationally recognized electronic media arts centre into the next decade.
EMMEDIA Gallery and Production Society is a non-profit artist run centre that responds to the needs of the media arts/cultural community, in Alberta and across Canada, by providing affordable access to high quality electronic tools, education and services. The Society also maintains public media arts exhibition programs, archives and other resources. EMMEDIA has established ongoing support from all levels of government, as well as its own self-generated revenues. Building on a proud 30-year history, EMMEDIA looks toward a dynamic future.
Application deadline: June 5, 2009
Applications should include a letter of intent; curriculum vitæ; and two pertinent samples of writing.
This is a full-time salaried staff position, with excellent benefits (personal health benefit coverage, equipment access and paid vacation time) and a competitive wage commensurate with experience. This is a two year term with the possibility for renewal.
Please apply in confidence to:
EMMEDIA – Human Resources Committee
#203 – 351 – 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C7EMMEDIA thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. EMMEDIA is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Rogers is currently looking for Senior Architect for Mobile Web.
The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting mobile web solutions for our various rich media products on a variety of hand-held devices including the Blackberry, Apple iPhone, J2ME phones, etc. Leveraging mobile-centric usability guidelines and best practices, you will drive revenue targets, penetration rates and ARPU by working closely with stakeholders to understand the market problem and develop creative solutions for meeting the business needs.
The successful candidate must understand and be ready to employ the entire cycle of development: architecting a dynamic and robust solution, development of the application, documentation, and maintenance of WEB/WAP portals and applications.
PLEASE CONTACT: Jason Gamblen
The subtle technologies festival is at a very important point in our evolution and we are excited to announce that we are hiring a general manager! this is an interesting, sky is the limit position for a capable manager who wants to work with progressive ideas driving new artistic practices. please send this out to your networks!
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Camille Turner
Download the job posting here.
http://theelders-jobs.blogspot.com/
JOBS AT THE ELDERS The Elders are a group of eminent global leaders convened by Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel to bring their experience and independent voices to the resolution of conflict and to the alleviation of human suffering.
Online Editor
We are looking for a talented online communicator to join The Elders’ busy team in London. Applicants should have experience in online and multimedia work, ideally in a social change environment. Website maintenance and photo/video library management are core responsibilities, with plenty of opportunities to develop video storytelling and online engagement activities. Applicants should have an affinity with The Elders’ mission and understanding of the global issues in which The Elders are engaged.
How to apply
Please send your application by email to jobs@theElders.org with “Online Editor” in the subject line. Your application should include a CV and a succinct cover letter addressing the criteria in the job description. Due to the large number of applications expected, we regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications close Friday, 17 April 2008. No phone calls please.
Job Description
The Online Editor is responsible for maintenance of The Elders website, photo and video resources and online engagement. Applicants should have relevant experience in website management, storytelling and online engagement, as well as an affinity with The Elders’ mission and understanding of the global issues in which The Elders are engaged.
This position reports to the Communications Director. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered to the successful candidate. Our office is in west London.
Key responsibilities* Post media releases, news, photo, video and audio content as required
to Elders site and also ensure links are maintained to Youtube, Flickr etc.
* Draft and edit text for website.
* Produce online content using video/audio/photo archive.
* Manage video/audio/photo archive and requests including copyright and
licensing issues.
* Manage hosting contracts and ensure security updates are performed as
needed.
* Manage domain name registrations and update/arrange purchase of new
domains as required.
* Manage relationships with designers/developers.
* Develop and manage online engagement tools eg sign-ups, email
messaging, Youtube, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, live streaming, blogs, SMS.Skills required
* Website content management, ideally with Drupal CMS
* Digital archive management (photo, video, audio)
* Basic photo, video and audio editing skills using Mac Pro
* Writing for the web
* Second language (desirable)
* Competent photographer and videographer (desirable)Personal qualities required
* Well-organised and self-motivated
* Good design eye/eye for detail
* Creative
* Good team player, enthusiastic
* Knowledge of conflict and global issues
* Affinity with The Elders’ mission
