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

 

 

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

    • If you have original music you’d like MediaTech to promote by playing as house music, please email Darrion Castillo at darrion@mediatech.edu

       

    • 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)

    • Mid-May 6-Week Master Class with BK Beard Audio Consulting – Houston – Registration Opens May 1st

      www.bkbearaudio.com

      • 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

    • 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

  • 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
  • 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

HEALTH

EMPLOYMENT

FAMILIES

BUSINESSES

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

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

DRIVING JOBS – Amazon Contract Drivers

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