JOBS LIST – May 12, 2023
brought to you by MEDIATECH CAREER SERVICES
STATE OF THE MARKET
Mediatech JOB FAIRs (Dallas & Houston) – Contact List:
Job Fair March 2023 RSVP’s
If you met these employers at the Job Fair, follow up with your resume and a short note saying you look forward to talking to them further about their company and how you can help them.
If you didn’t meet them for whatever reason, email them saying “I didn’t get the chance to meet you at this past MediaTech Job Fair but I’d like to introduce myself to you now.” No need to elaborate about why you were not there!
DALLAS:
Quest Show Services – Rene Rodriguez, Dir. of
Operations – rene@quest-audio.com
James Bownds – Rhino Staging – jamesb@rhinostaging.com
EC Bands – Adrian Gomez (Carl Poposki) –
adrianagomez97@gmail.com – 469) 316-5792
Estrella Media – San Juana Fernandez HR Coordinator/Office Manager
sjfernandez@EstrellaMedia.com – 972-652-2133
Brother 3 Media – MichaelAngelo Saucedo – michaelangelo@brother3media.com – 214-980-5102
Red Creative Films – Chandler Stroede, Lead – Creative Producer (also Justin Romeyn)
chandler@redcreativefilms.com – (justin@redcreativefilms.com) 972-965-9628
Vibe Lab – Albert Scott-Esquire- aka “Al-B” mr.scott04@gmail.com 817 726 4861
Real News Public Relations /RNCN – Ziggy Becker t: (214) 662 – 0853 e: ziggybecker@realnewspr.com
LC Entertainment (DJ’s, MC’s) – Lamont “LC” Carliss (does WFAA News 8 “Daybreak”) – lc@lcentertainment.net 214-662-2496
Encore Global – Dale Charron (Sr. Recruiter, Talent Acquisition)
Alec Beustring alec.beustring@encoreglobal.com 719-205-5125 (attending)
Show Masters Production Logistics,
Inc. – Travis Walters, Personnel Coordinator, Eisemann Center
Travis.Walters@showmasters.com – 972-904-1981
Dallas Trackhouse – Tangela – dallastrackhouse@gmail.com (469) 516-6814
Luis Gilberto Vazquez, Sojourn
Productions 903-252-2214 luis@sojourn.productions
Tiffany Vollmer – Women In film Dallas tiffany@mediatech.edu – 214-460-5967
Anna de Haro – Public Affairs Director I On-Air – iHeartMedia
KHKS/KDMX/KDGE/KEGL/KZPS/KFXR
annadeharo@iHeartMedia.com (214.866.8216
Terry Hogg – Cornbread and Loud Music terry.hogg@mediatech.edu
HOUSTON
Upstage – Wendie Dixon – wendie@upstageusa.com
Live Nation – Sara Flores Brandi Brown SaraFlores@LiveNation.com BrandiBrown@LiveNation.com
Generation AV – Rachel Donaldson – rachel@generationav.com
Couldn’t Attend But Wants Your Resumes:
Encore Houston – Pete Hernandez – pete.hernandez@encoreglobal.com
DALLAS:
Upstage Center Dallas– Erin Maxwell, DFW Area – Manager erin@upstageusa.com – 346-400-3222
Pinnacle Live Melissa Peters, Talent Acquisition Specialist
melissa.peters@pinnaclelive.com – (321) 376 6995
AVSD Productions – Richard McClure, AE
richard@avsdpro.com Cell: 469-600-6683 – Office: 214-331-3333
InvertedEarth/Stafford & Ford Productions – Hunter Stafford
staffordrecordingstudios@gmail.com 214-680-7301
The Collectible Network/The Well Creative Productions – Sandra Jarman
sandra@thecollectiblenetwork.com
Platinum Music Complex – Duane Tyree & Ara Lee duane@platinummusiccomplex.com
Joe Brown – Absolute Entertainment Consultant – junisdad@gmail.com
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Despite the volatile COVID19 pandemic in Texas, we continue to see job listings for the media industries throughout the state. In particular, we are seeing an increase in remote / virtual jobs. These opportunities allow you to work from your own location, editing audio or video, creating animations and/or devleoping mobile applications and much more.
Every week, we revisit this Jobs Listing site, posting the newest resources and survivor jobs (including being a test patient for a new vaccine) below as well as providing data where your can also do some decent job hunting on your own via the AUDIO, VIDEO, GRAPHICS, & APPS links in the JOBS navigation above!
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
EVENTS
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If you have original music you’d like MediaTech to promote by playing as house music, please email Darrion Castillo at darrion@mediatech.edu
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May 12-14 Kameha Con Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel – 777 Watters Creek Blv., Allen 75013
Come visit the MediaTech Booth and see our Panel Discussion at 1pm.
Better yet volunteer with us and get in for FREE!!!
https://kamehacon.com/ (for tickets/registration)
tiffany@mediatech.edu (to volunteer)
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Mid-May 6-Week Master Class with BK Beard Audio Consulting – Houston – Registration Opens May 1st
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Texas Production Expo at Grapevine Convention Center – May 18th (9am-5pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/261827989502249?ref=newsfeed
- 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-S230420RA
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Texas 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
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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
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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
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Sell/license your beats and instrumental tracks to Stockmusic.net:
- Women in Film Dallas is now accepting applications for the 2023 Suzanne Dooley College Tuition Scholarship! This year, we’re awarding up to $3,000 in scholarship funds to a woman who is a full-time college student studying film, television or a digital media program at an accredited College/University. Applicants can be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program. https://www.wifdallas.org/scholarships
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PLEASE VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENTS PAGE TO STAY CURRENT EVENTS
RESOURCES YOU CAN USE
Check back regularly as we continue to add new helpful information.
GENERAL
- USA.gov COVID-19: VERY Extensive List of Federal Government Support & Resources
- CARE ACT: The Current Government Relief act
- Independent Contractors & Gig Worker: Check if you qualify for benefits!
HEALTH
- Texas Health & Human Services – COVID-19: What is Texas doing
- Center for Disease Control & Prevention – COVID-19: US Medical Information
- Coronavirus Self-Checker: Check Your Symptoms
EMPLOYMENT
- Texas Workforce Commission : Filing Unemployment – Keep trying, experiencing high call volume.
- Jooble: International job search website https://jooble.org/
- D/FW Hiring: List of companies hiring in Dallas / Ft. Worth
- Houston Hiring: List of companies hiring in Houston
- Online Cash Ideas: Get paid to surf and get up-to-date on your utilities
- Online Gigs: Remote Casting: Earn $1,000 to Film a Healthcare Vignette Video + More Gigs You Can Do From Home
- Unemployment in COVID-19 Q&A: General Questions and answers to maneuver the COVID
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
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
SURVIVIAL / IN DEMAND JOBS
Become a test patient for COVID-19 Vaccine – PAID!
This was mentioned on numerous local tv news broadcasts and is taking place around the country.
NEXT STEPS
Contact: 888-902-9605
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
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