JOBS LIST – February 20, 2026 

AUDIO JOBS | VIDEO JOBS | GRAPHICS JOBS | MOBILE APP & WEB JOBS

STATE OF THE MARKET

Houston Job Fair Contact List  – HIT ‘EM UP!!!

Houston Media Source 

Arlene Russell 713-380-5169 arlener@hmstv.org

Rock Force Labor – Wendie Dixon, Sr. Recruiter wendiedixon@rockforce.com Mobile 832.491.5821

https://www.rockforce.com/ 

Ford AV 

Heather McCracken, HR Sourcing Manager|Tulsa (918) 281-3735 mccrh@fordav.com

https://www.fordav.com/  

Sam Hendricks and Dartanian (MTI Houston alumnus)

MediaCo/Estrella Media 

San Juana Fernandez , HR Generalist/Office Manager 

o. 972-652-2133  

e. sjfernandez@mediacoholding.com

https://mediaco.now/

Cumulus Radio 

Alex Cadelago, Regional VP | Market Mgr

713.260.4451 Alex.Cadelago@cumulus.com

https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

Jasmine Bass – Digital Assistant

Brittany Falcon – Promotions Assistant 

Patricia ‘Paty’ Garza-Cuéllar – Account Executive 

Brianna Gonzalez – Promotions Assistant 

Rhino Staging – Dale Delisle, Director of Operations (281) 469-8188 dale@rhinostaging.com

https://www.rhinostaging.com/ Haley

AVTS – Ervin Majano, Houston Branch Manager c-210-727-1351 ervin.majano@avtsgroup.com https://www.avtechnicalsupport.com/ 

Lucky Run Studios 

Mike Mikulka  info@luckyrunstudio.com  

o-281-232-8382 c-(832) 338-6589

https://www.luckyrunstudio.com/ (Miguel)

West Houston Studios, Engineer

Ale (Alejandro) Mojica +4 832-979-5909 ale@westhoustonstudios.com

https://westhoustonstudios.com/

Film Freeway/Zeal Reel Micro Short Film Competition 

Shawn Harris, Founder & Executive Director
zealreel@lazyparkent.com   

713-256-7236  

https://filmfreeway.com/zealreelcompetition

UNABLE TO ATTEND: HIT THEM UP, TOO!

Brightengale – Gary Bailey + Joe Barelas 

 joe@brightengale.com 

https://www.brightengale.com/

UOHnit.com/360 Entertainment International, LLC – Shawn Shearer https://360eic.com/ 

shawn@uohnit.com   https://uohnit.com/ 

 Univision – Grace Leiva gleiva@televisaunivsion.com  

Encore Global 

Mike Ghiselin, Regional Director, Southeast Texas
mike.ghiselin@encoreglobal.com

Inspire Solutions 

Brian Clayton | Director of Recruiting

brian.clayton@inspiresolutions.com  

Pinnacle Live –

Alberto Campos, Manager, Talent Acquisition
alberto.campos@pinnaclelive.com 

LD Systems – Tammera Roberts – TRoberts@ldsystems.com 

Quest Show Services – Michael Heyse michael@quest-audio.com 

Bayou Music Center 

Stefanie Gibson | General Manager – StefanieGibson@LiveNation.com

Freeman – Barkley Gamble  

Barkley.Gamble@freeman.com

Things to do to increase your opportunities

• YOUR RESUME: Revisit your resume and highlight past experience & skills that are needed today such as working from home, have home studio, etc. 
• COVER LETTER: Update cover letter to reflect current & immediate needs of employers. Feel free to send to your resume and letters to your free career counseling resource,  brad@mediatech.edu to proofread and edit!
• DIGITAL PRESENCE: Create or polish your online presence (Your Website, EPK, portfolio, social media accounts, LinkedIn, IMDB, Music Link-Up, ReverbNation, SoundCloud, etc.) NOTE, if you need a quick, easy and inexpensive one-pager Website, check out CARRD.com
• CREATE CONTENT: Develop new content such as​​ b-roll, stock content & music to sell it or work on your own films, apps, animations, websites & music!
• BE SOCIAL: Be active on Social — Give you professional opinion, show-off your talents, build professional relationships and increase your network!
• In the meantime, below are resources you can use!

NETWORKING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & SHOWCASES

 INDUSTRY EVENTS

•  

  • Veterans In Media Entertainment

    Connects veterans to jobs, internships, fellowships, and build community.

    They also serve as a talent pipeline for the industry.

    https://vmeconnect.org/

     

  • Connect directly with an extensive network of headhunters actively searching for professionals in your field:

    https://lp.jobleads.com/headhunters/elp-2-us?utm_source=linkedin-ads_US-Evergreen-HH-FMJ_US__&utm_content=US-SIA-JobSeekersCareerChangers-HH-FMJ-ELP-2_mjmo-dtpoh-s_value-of-headhunters_elp-2&utm_medium=linkedin-ad&utm_campaign=US-Evergreen-HH-FMJ&li_fat_id=f1ca386f-a685-4b63-be21-1ee1d0438b56 

• • Calling all rising DJs—Want a fun spot to perform, grow your name, and vibe with the community?

    Swirled Peace Ice Cream Shop in Bishop Arts has DJ Sound Equipment ready for you to play on!  

    DM us if interested! Let’s grow together. instagram.com/swirled.peace (972) 863-8447

• • Next Up Wednesdays Open Mic 1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays

    at Bistro I-35 Southern Soul Eatery & Lounge 360 E. Belt Line Rd., Desoto

  •  

    FREE!  Texas Mixer Mixer – January 31^st – February 1^st

    Sat. Jan 31^st 10am-5pm FREE SEMINARS at Blackbird Media Supply – 1232 Crampton Street, Dallas, TX 75207

    Sun. Feb 1^st 11am-4pm FREE Vendor Expo – 1232 Crampton Street, Dallas, TX 75207

    5-8pm FREE Mixer at Cinco Cocinas 5-8pm 4711 Maple Ave. #120, Dallas 75219

    REGISTER FREE AT: https://texasmixermixer.com/

     

  • Saturday 1/31/26 at 8:00 PM the Texas Theatre will be showing True Romance. 

    Co-presented by Oak Cliff Film Festival and Vector Brewing to benefit the OCFF Student Filmmaking Workshop

    For more information please visit: https://thetexastheatre.com/film/true-romance/

     

  • Dallas Producers Association Speed Networking – Tues., Feb. 17^th 6-9pm

    AMS Studios – 16986 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas

    https://dallasproducers.glueup.com/event/dallas-producers-association-speed-networking-167959/

     

  • Experience the new Symphoria Loudspeaker at Timber Audio Video Thurs Feb 5^th 6-9pm

    2245 ½ Portsmouth St., Houton 77098 (713) 523-0494

    Seats are limited — please reserve yours by replying to:

    gershmanacoustics@yahoo.com or mdheusi@gmail.co

     

• • Baltimore Next Media (BNM) Webfest 2026 Submission Deadline – February 28, 2026

    Virtual and In-person Festival/Awards for web series, films, music videos and podcasts

    https://filmfreeway.com/baltowebfest

    USE CODE: bnmstudents26 for 35% off submission fee!

      

  • Free training on the MMG AXIS? Learn more about AVOIP, NDI & Vmix…. email mmg@mmgevents.co.uk to join us for remote or in person sessions 

     

  • A new and growing online space for Audio Techs/Engineers or anyone in sound (Musicians, business, singers etc) to connect, get engagements and exposure. It’s free!

    www.thechurchvault.com

• • https://www.dallasmusicnetwork.org/

  • https://lp.jobleads.com/headhunters/

• • Texas State Songwriters Championship:

    https://www.texasstatesongwriters.com/

• • Septien Entertainment’s A.I. For Musicians Online Course

    https://entertainmentconsultation.lpages.co/parallelplayy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIHjuhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTdvpSzEdesB3oeffydq45kMYRRTapQ5H6mJlJkcYz8eBJgrX5ip8G1uxw_aem_1M3qCzgtbEC69pJvJT7n3Q 

• • Year-Round Internships (Unpaid) Texas Archive of the Moving Image – Austin

  • • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDjxMpjjD5QCk_3HvQadmLFR5-Ap65k2Yy8L26e9YHz4lGLw/viewf

  • • MusiciansContact: Need a band member? Need a gig? Check our website to see what we’ve been doing for years: https://www.MusiciansContact.com

    • Questions? Call us at 818-888-7879 and talk to a real person.  Email: info@MusiciansContact.com

  • Texas Governor’s Office Music Page:
    https://gov.texas.gov/music

• • Texas Governors Office Music Page Internships:
    https://gov.texas.gov/organization/human-resources/Internships

• • Work in Foreign Countries with Global Work & Travel:
    https://www.globalworkandtravel.com/

• • Grants and Programs for Female Audio Engineers
    https://soundgirls.org/soundgirls-l-acoustics-grants/

  • Internships for Female Audio Engineers & Music Producers:

    https://soundgirls.org/internships18/

  • The Sam Houston Southwest Film Investment Fund (SHSWFIF) is set up as a Texas LLC and has members that have pledged a specific level of investment into the development of full feature films, television series and documentaries. https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/film/film_grants.pdf

  • TMV Booking: A new platform connecting music creatives together to build personal and business relationships nationally and internationally. Free for artist to create a profile and Free for those looking for talent to connect/book. Check it out at: www.tmvbooking.com

  • TAXI The World’s Leading Independent A&R Company – Sell your tracks!
    https://www.taxi.com/industry#listing-S230420RATexas Governor’s Office Music Page

• • Includes directories for musicians, radio stations, guides to getting started in the music business, notes for songwriters and artists, sales and use tax info for home recording studios, venues, guides to booking concerts and tours, starting a record label, creating a press kit, music insurance, and more! https://gov.texas.gov/music/page/resources

• Got a horror short or trailer? Send it in for a chance to be screened at Studio Movie Grill Lincoln Square.

  Email: LittleSparkFilms@gmail.com  Subject: Show My Short

• FREE Platform for showcasing student films – The Writer’s Television Station

  For more info, visit: https://www.thewriterstelevision.com/

  Contact, AdriAnne Headen at aheaden@thewriterstelevision.com or 214-393-6448

• Sell/license your beats and instrumental tracks to Stockmusic.net:

  https://stockmusic.net/artist

• PLEASE VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENTS PAGE TO STAY CURRENT EVENTS 

RESOURCES YOU CAN USE

FAMILIES

• Administration for Children & Families – COVID Resources: Federal Resource for Families
• UnitedWays – 211.org: Federal-State-Local Benefits Finder 211 or Dial 2-1-1

BUSINESSES

• US Small Business Administration: SBA Guidance & Loan Resources in COVID-19

MENTAL HEALTH

• National Alliance on Mental Illness

LEASING

• Landlords & Tenants: A good article on understanding the unique circumstances facing landlords and tenants.

BILLS / PAYMENTS

• United Way: Search for your community United way. Some community United Ways are assisting with bill payments, shelter, food. 

FOOD / GOODS / NEEDS

• What is in Stock: Search for a product to see prices and availability in nearby stores.

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC JOBS / HELP

• AFM UNION DFW | AFM UNION Houston: American Federation of Musicians
• IATSE: International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees 
• Backstage Resources: Online / Work From Home Gigs – Voice-Overs, Auditions, TikTok Videos, Social and more,,,
• Hypebot: Sign-up for daily and/or weekly e-newsletter. GREAT resources.
• ​Miama New Times Resources- Music Relief Funds
• Music Professionals Help
• ​NRP Resources – Fans Supporting Artists​
• ​Rolling Stone Resources – Support Artists
• Billboard Resources: Music Companies Giving Back, Music Professionals Help
• Spotify Artist Fundraising Pick
• Freelance Artist Resources CERF+
• Grammy MusiCares: Independent Contractors, Sole Proprietors & Self-Employed Individuals
• SONA: Songwriters of North America
• Covid19 Freelance Artist Resource
• I Care If You Listen
• Actors Fund
• Fueling Musicians: Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation “Fueling Musicians” Covid-19 Relief Program
• MusicForRelief – Entertainment Industry Foundation
• Musicians Foundation
• Sound Royalties
• Sweet Relief

SURVIVAL / IN DEMAND JOBS

Grocery Stores, Distribution Centers/Warehouses, and Delivery Services.

GROCERY

• Wal-Mart Jobs in Dallas: Stockers, Sales Associates, Warehouse – Ft. Worth
• Costco: Jobs at Cosco
• Target: Warehouse – Denton & Midlothian , Jobs at Target
• Kroger: Jobs at Kroger
• Tom Thumb: Jobs at Tom Thumb
• Sprouts Distribution Centers: Jobs at Sprouts Distributions
• Sprouts Stores: Jobs at Sprouts Stores
• Whole Foods Stores: Jobs at Whole Foods
• HEB/Central Marke: Jobs at HEB
• Amazon: Warehouse – Ft. Worth – $15-$17./hour
• Fresnius: Warehouse – Coppell
• UPS: Warehouse – Dallas
• FCA: Warehouse – Carrollton – $15.78/hour
• Uline: Warehouse – Coppell – $18-$25/hour

DRIVING JOBS – Amazon Contract Drivers

• Scoobeez
• Fusion Logistics: Farmers Branch – $15./hour
• OnPoint Delivery, LLC : Farmers Branch – $15.50 an hour
• Shandy Holdings LLC (Amazon Contractor): Dallas – $15.00 – $15.50 an hour
• Lone Star Logistics and Delivery: Dallas – $15 – $16 an hour
• Blue Nova Logistics: Garland – $15 – $18 an hour
• Titanic Logistics, LLC : Lewisville – $15 an hour
• BoxAPorter: Garland – $15.00 – $15.50 an hour

FOOD DELIVERY

• Favor

FOOD/CATERING:

• THE! Staffing Company, Inc. (weekends and evenings) (214) 334-5828
  Waitstaff, bartending, kitchen, security, DJ’s President – Shan Claudio shan@thestaffingco.org Viki Hall Staffing – *The* largest high-end Event Staffing Company in Texas! Operating for over 20 years, we hire enthusiastic bartenders, wait staff, hostesses/hosts, and other food and beverage personnel for upscale events in the DFW Metroplex. This is a great job for anyone who’s going to school, has another job, or for anyone who would like to pick their own schedule – Our system allows you to work when *you* want! Prior Food and Beverage experience is great, but we offer training for those looking to break into this industry. Please apply at: http://vikihallstaffing.com/employee-application/
• Chick Fil A – (Mon-Sat 10am10-pm) Scott Mayes – Restaurant Operator 7850 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving 972-432-0101
• Pollo Campero (apply in person) 12885 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234  (972) 243-2482