JOBS LIST – September 5th, 2025 

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

STATE OF THE MARKET

DALLAS JOB FAIR JUNE 12, 2025 – CONTACT LIST

AVTS – Paul Fluegel pfluegel@avtsgroup.com O: 210.804.2403 | C: 504.252.2568
Erick Castillo Erick.Castillo@avtsgroup.com – https://www.avtechnicalsupport.com/

Cohost Entertainment/Walters Wedding Estates (972)317-7464
Kendra Moss – kmoss@waltersweddingestates.com
https://cohostentertainment.com/

Dallas Producers Association – Ian Loomer ian.loomer@gmail.com
https://www.dallasproducers.org/

Deep Ellum Recording Studios – Chase Cotton – (903)647-4875
https://deepellumrecordingstudios.com/
deepellumrecordingstudios@gmail.com

EC Bands – Mark Russell & JC 469-590-8887 mark@ecbands.com
www.ecbands.com   www.emeraldcityband.com
Carl Poposki (469) 316-5792 carl@ecbands.com (not in attendance)

Encore Global  https://www.encoreglobal.com/ Cullen Brewster 214-563-9946 cullen.brewsterjr@encoreglobal.com
(Alec Beustring alec.beustring@encoreglobal.com – 719-205-5125 not attending)

Estrella Media https://estrellamedia.com/
San Juana Fernandez  HR
Generalist/Office Manager 972-652-2133  sjfernandez@estrellamedia.com

Gregg Pearlman – IATSE Local #127 https://www.iatselocal127.org/ 
gregg@iatse127.org (Donna Lothridge will be joining)

INSPIRE Event Solutions https://inspiresolutions.com/
brian.clayton@inspiresolutions.com (512) 796-9129

Iolite Studioz https://iolitestudioz.com/ John Parrot and James Larabee
iolitestudioz@gmail.com  

Jordan Kahn Music Company – Angel Briseño, Production
Manager 214-764-5290 angel@jordankahnmusiccompany.com
https://www.jordankahnmusiccompany.com/

Party Time Texas – Sarah Ledford –  Sarah@partytimetexas.com
O: 214.340.8000 C: 469.969.8431 https://www.partytimetexas.com/

Pinnacle Live – Alberto Campos, Recruiter https://www.pinnaclelive.com/
alberto.campos@pinnaclelive.com M 602-818-6251

Quest Show Services – Amy Griggs amy@quest-audio.com  – 800-439-9323
http://www.questshowservices.com

Rhino Staging http://www.rhinostaging.com/
James Bownds – JAMESB@RHINOSTAGING.COM   DRUMISH79@YAHOO.COM 214-325-2365
Shawna Sundberg shawna@rhinostaging.com (not in attendance)

Texas Sports Productions – Kennington Bell       kenningtonbell@gmail.com https://gotsp.live/

Visual Edge Advertising https://visualedge.biz/ 214-734-6474 | tim@visualedge.biz  Tim Miller

CANCELLED BUT WANTS YOUR RESUMES:

Rockforce Labor/Upstage – Erin Maxwell erinmaxwell@rockforce.com
346.400.3222 https://rockforce.com/

Dallas Trackhouse – Tangela https://www.facebook.com/Dallastrackhouse/
dallastrackhouse@gmail.com

Door 41 Productions – Kevin Huckabee – doorfortyone@gmail.com
https://doorfortyone.com/

The Space TuneZ – thespacetunez@gmail.com – William “Trill” Valk 682-309-7375
https://www.instagram.com/sptz4l/

Confirmed RSVP’s so far include:

AV Technical Support https://www.avtechnicalsupport.com/
Dallas Producers Association https://www.dallasproducers.org/
Door Fortyone Productions https://doorfortyone.com/
EC Bands (Emerald City) https://ecbands.com/
Encore Global https://www.encoreglobal.com/
Estrella Media https://estrellamedia.com/
Iolite Studioz https://iolitestudioz.com/
Jordan Kahn Music Company https://www.jordankahnmusiccompany.com/
L25 Productions https://l25productions.com/
Party Time Texas https://www.partytimetexas.com/
Pinnacle Live https://www.pinnaclelive.com/
Quest Show Services http://www.questshowservices.com/
Rhino Staging https://www.rhinostaging.com/
Texas Sports Productions https://gotsp.live/
Upstage Center/Rock Force Labor https://www.rockforce.com/
Visual Edge Advertising https://visualedge.biz/
Walters Wedding Estate/Cohost Entertainment https://cohostentertainment.com/

Houston MediaTech Job Fair – Contact List

INSPIRE – Brian Clayton | Director of Recruiting
brian.clayton@inspiresolutions.com 
Office: +1 (469) 886-1213
Mobile 512-796-9129

Encore Global

Kelvin Bienvenue (Area Director) and Ulvio Lamar (DET)

kelvin.bienvenue@encoreglobal.com

ulvio.lamar@encoreglobal.com

Mike Ghiselin, Regional Director, Southeast Texas
mike.ghiselin@encoreglobal.com
M +1-281-808-4030

Pinnacle Live – Alberto Campos

alberto.campos@pinnaclelive.com

M 602-818-6251

Brightengale.com – GARY BAILEY + Joe Barelas = 2

Cell: 713-542-5784 | Office: 713-589-8825 

gary@brightengale.com joe@brightengale.com

ROCKFORCE (formerly Upstage Center) Wendie Dixon + Amanda Booty = 2

wendiedixon@rockforce.com  amandabooty@rocklabor.com

Mobile 832.491.5821

Lucky Run Studios – Mike Mikulka 

info@luckyrunstudio.com 281-232-8382

amazing 102.5

Amanda Sapp asapp@amazing1025fm.org

Source Media

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

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

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  • 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 

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  • Dallas Producers Association Creative Showcase – Monday September 22^nd 6pm-9pm – Texas Theatre

    https://www.facebook.com/events/24615270518109329/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

     

  • Dallas Songwriters Association Song Contest – Submissions Close on September 30^th

    https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLriLZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvjOgLP2sCWR38gZXGX8ZmxT-nf1_18s02wcX0ENJYOKClY6pWkljl-OU8Vv_aem_aXCPGVXLouctmi4l8j-p7w

     

     

  • 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 Pag

• • 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