[ecrea] Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) - Announcement of Positions

/The following calls might be of strong interest to scholars interested 
in interdisciplinary areas of research and practice in media and popular 
culture. Details on all positions and events have been announced in our 
latest newsletter: _eepurl.com/b1VYpL_ <https://t.co/QF7l8FDy9S>. Please 
feel free to share this newsletter with faculty and students in your 
department./

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Call for Book Editors & Conference Chairs_*

Number of Positions Available: Multiple
Locations: Various

The Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS), in association with 
the Centre for Ecological, Social, and Informatics Cognitive Research 
(ESI.CORE) and WaterHill Publishing, invites academics to apply for the 
rewarding volunteer positions of Book Editor and Conference Chair for 
its growing international series /Bridging Gaps/.

_Duties and Responsibilities_:

  1. The editor will chair the international conference on which the book
     will be based
  2. The basic theme of the conference will be provided (see below) but
     the chairperson/editor will develop it into a complete CFP in
     conjunction with CMCS and ESI.CORE organizers.
  3. The exact conference date and location will be determined in
     conjunction with CMCS and ESI.CORE organizer.
  4. Identifying and managing members of the program committee and other
     volunteers as required.
  5. Working in conjunction with staff at CMCS and ESI.CORE for the
     successful organization and delivery of the conference.
  6. Reviewing and selecting conference abstracts in conjunction with the
     program committee
  7. Selecting keynote, roundtable and workshop speakers.
  8. Organizing conference program and delegation of conference.
  9. Editing the book containing selected extended papers presented at
     the conference.
10. Working in conjunction with staff at WaterHill Publishing for the
     successful completion of the edited book.

_Benefits include receiving_:

  1. Full conference registration fee waiver.
  2. Developing panels, roundtables, and workshops panels in the field of
     interest.
  3. Introductory chapter and possibility of an additional chapter in the
     edited book.
  4. Paperback copy of the /Bridging Gaps /edited book.
  5. Discounted rate for a forthcoming conference.

/Bridging Gaps/ is a multidisciplinary conference and book series 
addressing a multitude of social and cultural themes from a 
practice-based research perspective while not closing off more 
theoretical work. /Bridging gaps/ is about:

   * Breaking away from knowledge and methodological silos that exists
     between disciplines
   * Bringing solutions for social and personal transformation not just
     abstract discussions of issues
   * Being public intellectuals who act and reach out by using popular
     media not just academic outlets.
   * Being open to multiple approaches, views and contributors – not just
     established academics but also artists, independent researchers,
     practitioners, activists, etc.

As such, /Bridging Gaps/ aims at constructing bridges between topics, 
between people, between approaches, and between academia and the public.

To apply for this exciting and challenging role, please forward your CV 
and a short covering letter indicating conference of interest to Dr 
Samita Nandy at _info@cmc-centre.com_ <mailto:(info /at/ cmc-centre.com)>.

Conference titles and locations are given below. For more info, see 
sponsoring organizations:

Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS): _www.cmc-centre.com_ 
<http://cmc-centre.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d968a451671b45aa780b5674&id=fac287c17d&e=9b4b89800a> 

Centre for Ecological, Social, and Informatics Cognitive Research 
(ESI.CORE): _www.esicore.org_ 
<http://cmc-centre.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d968a451671b45aa780b5674&id=b4a84be846&e=9b4b89800a> 

WaterHill Publishing: _www.waterhillpublishing.com_ 
<http://cmc-centre.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d968a451671b45aa780b5674&id=77a1eb5f0e&e=9b4b89800a>. 

*
Application deadline*: May 31, 2016

       o _Title_: Bridging Gaps: Where are the Nations in Hollywood and
         Hollywood North?
         _Synopsis_: In the global appeal of Hollywood, the American
         nation comes to mind. Yet, as /Fame in Hollywood North /points
         out, there are contested relations between America’s Wild West
         and Canada’s Northern frontier that play significant roles in
         the discursive constructions of films, fame, and glamour. An
         understanding of Hollywood culture is hence incomplete without
         the understanding of American films, fame, and glamour north of
         the border. When it comes to national identity, is Hollywood
         truly American?
         _Location & Date_: Los Angeles, December, 201

Further conference titles and locations: 
_http://cmc-centre.com/join/_positions/3644-2/ 
<http://cmc-centre.com/join/positions/3644-2/>

*_
Call for Op-Ed Writing Workshop Facilitators _*

*Part-time, contract *(4 positions available)

*Locations: *NYC, LA, Austin, London

We have an opportunity for freelance journalists to facilitate Centre 
for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) 4-hr media writing workshops. The 
workshops will include sessions on how to write op-eds as well as 
columns and personal essays at the following locations:   New York City, 
September 2016 Los Angeles, December 2016 Austin, March 2017 London, May 
2017   Facilitators will have the flexibility to design the workshop and 
handouts in creative ways. During the workshop, facilitators will 
provide: hands-on guidance on writing structures, examples, 
opportunities to write drafts, and one-on-one feedback.

_RESPONSIBILITIES:_

   * Offer guidance on writing structures and encourage participants to
     write 1-page drafts.
   * Provide basic edits and feedback on a range of topics that need
     media attention.
   * Create mentoring relationships with participants who will include
     academics, emerging fiction and non-fiction writers, grassroots
     organizers and entrepreneurs.
   * Coach thought leaders in ways so that they can share knowledge and
     frame ideas of public value.
   * Offer basic directions on how to pitch op-eds, columns, and personal
     essays to media

     _QUALITIES:

     _
   * The successful candidate will be educated to degree level at 
university.
   * 1-3 years of proven track record in writing op-eds, columns, and
     personal essays.
   * Demonstrated communication skills and experience in offering
     commentaries in the media.
   * Excellent listening and analytic skills (able to rapidly
     contextualize, compare, and contrast).
   * Willingness to learn, improve and share skills with authenticity.
   * Ability to guide students and address questions with patience,
     attention, and compassion.
   * Passion for teaching and journalism in both traditional and new media.
   * Ability to create meaningful relationships with scholars, writers,
     editors, and activists.

     To apply for this exciting and challenging role, please forward your
     CV and a short covering letter indicating the location of interest
     to Dr Samita Nandy at _info@cmc-centre.com_
     <mailto:(info /at/ cmc-centre.com)>.

     For more info, see sponsoring organizations:

     Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS): _www.cmc-centre.com_

<http://cmc-centre.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d968a451671b45aa780b5674&id=f42b8916d7&e=9b4b89800a>

     Centre for Ecological, Social, and Informatics Cognitive Research
     (ESI.CORE): _www.esicore.org_

<http://cmc-centre.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d968a451671b45aa780b5674&id=6f51ffe46f&e=9b4b89800a>

     WaterHill Publishing: _www.waterhillpublishing.com_

<http://cmc-centre.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=8d968a451671b45aa780b5674&id=8e259ec11f&e=9b4b89800a>


     *Application deadline*: May 31, 2016
            Cross-posted: _http://cmc-centre.com/join/_positions/oped/

<http://cmc-centre.com/join/positions/oped/>


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