Thursday, August 26, 2004
NOW HIRING: INdTV - The Digital Correspondent Program
Deadline: October 1, 2004
The Digital Correspondent Program
Do you have fascinating stories to tell?
Can you captivate an audience?
Do you already shoot and edit your own video?
Are you a natural with a camera?
PROVE IT.
INdTV is seeking up-and-coming creative talent to join the network as Digital Correspondents (DCs).
DCs will think, write, shoot, edit and potentially appear on-air. They will work in a fast-paced, competitive environment, alone and in teams, out in the field and traveling the world. They will work with some of the best programmers, producers and editors in the business. And some of the content they produce will become a part of our network programming.
We welcome candidates who already have television industry experience, but we’ll train those of you who don’t.
FAQ
1) What is INdTV?
INdTV is a new independent media company founded by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt to develop an innovative television network with and for young adults.
2) Is this a political channel?
No.
3) Where will you be based?
We will be headquartered in San Francisco. We will have advertising sales and some production capabilities in New York City.
4) Will I have to relocate to San Francisco if I want to work for INdTV?
No.
5) How is Al Gore involved in INdTV?
Al Gore serves as Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, and he is actively involved in driving the strategy and managing the business.
6) What kind of programming will INdTV feature?
Compelling, real-life stories created by and for young adults.
7) What kind of programming will DCs be producing?
A broad spectrum of programs from magazine to documentaries to reality to comedy and satire.
8) Will the DC positions be full-time?
Yes. They will be full-time, two-year, salaried positions with benefits.
9) What makes an ideal DC candidate?
An excellent storyteller who understands the interests and life experiences of our 18-34 year-old audience, and who is passionate, smart and a self-starter.
10) What happens if I get accepted?
You will be put through a rigorous, 4-week training course. Then you will work with other DCs and our senior production and programming teams to produce programming for the network.
11) Who will pay for the training course?
INdTV.
12) When will INdTV’s programming air?
In 2005.
13) Where will INdTV’s programming air?
On digital cable and satellite in almost 20 million U.S. homes initially, with future growth expected.
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For more information about INdTV, check out this article from SF Weekly:
Looking Inside INdTV
http://www.sfweekly.com/issues/2004-07-28/feature.html