Thursday, June 22, 2006

Musician & Band Alert

TV MUSIC COMPOSER FOR OSTRICH MEDIA, LONDON

Ostrich Media is looking for new composers to write music for Quizcall, our interactive live TV show, broadcast on Freeview, Sky, NTL and Five. We are looking for people who are capable of writing music in a variety of styles and have a sense of what will fit our show. We can offer regular commissions to the right composer. Please have a look at our show, send in a showreel and/or refer us to your website. Quiz Call is available on Freeview Channel 36, NTL Channel 165, SKY Channel 855 and on Five on Saturday night from 1.45 am till 5.30 am. Apply to: Philippe Hunger, email: qmusic@ostrichmedia.co.uk.

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TV PROMO AUDIO MIXER/DESIGNER STARTING JULY 1

Studio City, America¹s #1 independent TV marketing agency is looking for talented pros to work on the most successful shows on television, including Regis and Kelly, South Park, Dr. Phil, Judge Judy, Fear Factor, That 70s Show, According to Jim, One On One, and more. We want an experienced and technically savvy audio engineer/mixer capable of crafting powerful on-air marketing for some of the most prestigious clients in America. All our spots air nationally and require a "nobody can do it better" marketing edge.

You must have professional experience using Mac OS X, the latest version of Digidesign ProTools software and hardware, Multimax hardware, ISDN hardware (e.g. Zephyr), and various plug-ins for ProTools. Additional duties will include setting up and recording on-site and remote (ISDN) voiceover sessions.

A huge plus would be a candidate who possesses managerial experience overseeing the work of other audio designers and the ability to troubleshoot technical and workflow issues should they arise. If you have the ability to mix 5.1 surround, create custom sound effects, and/or music we would like to hear from you. We are looking to reward the brightest and the best who wouldn't be caught dead mixing cookie cutter, formulaic spots. If you're a groundbreaker with a highly refined work ethic and you desire to work with the best in the business, send your reel/resume today. College degree preferred.

See our website (www.studiocity.com) for demos of our current work. Compensation commensurate with your ability. No phone calls accepted. Apply to: Mike Mannarino, Studio City Audio Designer Job, Attn: Mike Mannarino, 3330 Cahuenga Blvd #500, Los Angeles, Ca. 90068. Email: production@studiocity.com Web: http://www.studiocity.com

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POST AND LOCATION SOUND FOR CORKSCREW MEDIA, CALGARY, ALBERTA

Want to see the world? Have awesome adventures? And not have to join the Navy to do it? Welcome to Corkscrew Media, a full HD television production company based in beautiful Calgary, Alberta. We are looking for a location / post production audio professional capable of the following:

Location Sound. Setup four channels of wireless and boom microphones. Operate within a fast-paced environment. There is also world travel involved for a few weeks at a time.
Post Production Sound. Mix multiple channels of audio (voice overs, SFX, music, ADR etc.). Each episode must be mastered for Broadcast (stereo and multi speaker surround sound).
Additional Requirements. The applicant must be creative, flexible and outgoing. Traveling to beautiful, fun places with a great crew around the world is also a requirement. Obviously a love for audio is a must!

Sound like you? Then send us your stuff. Our need is immediate. Salary is Negotiable. Apply to: Scott Henuset, email: scott@corkscrewmedia.net. Web: http://www.corkscrewmedia.net. Ends June 25.

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USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION ONLINE ENTRIES & SPECIAL DEADLINE EXTENSION

With our new sponsor Broadjam, you can now enter your entries online as well as your regular mail-in entries. Winning songs will receive radio airplay in United States and Canada along with great prizes such as a Top Prize of over $50,000. Sponsors of the 2006 Competition are: New Music Weekly, Keyboard magazine, Sony, Audio-Technica, Ibanez Guitars, D'Addario Strings, Peavey, Sam Ash Music Stores, IK Multimedia, Hear Technologies, MixDownMedia.com, Indie Bible, Garritan Music Software, Acoustic Cafe, Livewire Contacts, Loggins Promotion, Superdups.com and XM Radio. We are having a special extension to June 30 to postmark or enter your entries with our new sponsor Broadjam. Everyone who enters the USA Songwriting Competition from now onwards receives a FREE 6 month Broadjam MoB Membership from Broadjam FREE ($25.00 value!).

EXTRA FREE BONUS: Enter 3 or more songs from today onwards and receive an extra bonus - USA Songwriting Competition's Compilation CD of the past winners.
TWO WAYS OF ENTERING: If you wish to enter your songs online with your MP3 files, Lyrics (if any) and credit card:
http://www.broadjam.com/submissions/details/index.asp?contest_id=98 The mail-in entry form can be found at: http://www.songwriting.net/entryform.html

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**MUSICIANS/PIANO BAR ENTERTAINERS NEEDED FOR CRUISE SHIP WORK

We need showband musicians who can read, swing, have jazz and big band experience, and be proficient on their instruments. Needed are Saxophonists with doubles, trumpet, trombone, and bass, drums, and guitar. Piano bar entertainers and cocktail pianists are also needed. We also are now looking for experienced singers who move well to front Las Vegas style revues. This is a high-energy position which requires excellent stage presence, and someone who can sing lots of styles well.Professionals only, please. All applicants must have promo. (Piano bar, singers, etc. must have video). We really need Piano Bar entertainers with good video who can really entertain a crowd and get them partying. We offer 6 month contracts for this position. This is the most fun gig on the 7 seas!
Requirements:
Must have a great attitude, be willing to be at sea for months at a time, and be ready to make music and entertain passengers from young to old. No drug users as cruise lines do random drug testing. At this time we can only book United States citizens.Salary varies by position Thanks. Email: cobaltbluemusic@aol.com

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MUSIC AGENT ASSISTANT AT CHAPLIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

A small, boutique music talent buyer and agency are currently seeking a highly motivated, detailed oriented assistant to help facilitate both businesses in New York City. Candidates must have a college degree, music industry experience and be able to handle heavy phones, contracts, offers, mail and other office duties. Must be able to multi-task and have strong MS office skills. There are opportunities to grow with experience as merited.
Requirements:
Four-year college degree. Music industry experience. Salary based upon experience plus benefits. Please send resume as a word attachment with the cover letter in the body of the email at davidpoe@chaplinentertainment.com.

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MUSIC WRITER FOR THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, MEMPHIS

The Commercial Appeal, Tennessee’s best newspaper, needs a great music writer to cover a great music city. Memphis helps define the nation’s musical tastes with everyone from Elvis to Justin Timberlake, to Three 6 Mafia. We have a thriving concert scene, hundreds of independent artists, and a tremendous musical heritage and economy. The Commercial Appeal needs someone who can write about music in Memphis, review performances in a wide variety of venues, interview and interact with musicians, and do it all on deadline every day. Good writing skills, a track record of working well on deadline, and a broad knowledge of music are essentials for this once-in-a-career job. E-mail or mail resumes and clips by July 14. Contact: Ms. Tajuana Hughlett, Human Resources Department, 495 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103 USA. Phone: 901-529-2706; Fax: 901-529-2660. Email: hr@commercialappeal.com. Include cover letter, resume and work samples. Please send emails in Word or PDF format.

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