JOBS LIST – September 13, 2024 

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

STATE OF THE MARKET

MediaTech JOB FAIRs 

July 11,2024 Job Fair Contact List
There is nothing easier than applying to employers who spent the day dragging themselves and their stuff out to you to meet you and hire you! Way better than writing “To Whom It May Concern.”

A-List Photography http://www.a-list-photography.com/ 
Melvin Bulock Jr – 810-333-6191 melvin@a-list-photography.com 

AVSD Productions http://www.avsdpro.com/

Linda Moran Cell 972-464-6555 Office
214-331-3333 linda@avsdpro.com 

AV Technical Support http://www.avtechnicalsupport.com/

Gene Martinez – President O: 210.858.4173
|  M: 210.889.8614 gene.martinez@avtsgroup.com 

Creative Station Media https://www.creativestation.media/ 
Cyrus & Shalecia Sales cyrus.sales@creativestation.media 214-551-4596

Cumulus Media https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

Erica McDaniel Erica.McDaniel@cumulus.com (214) 520-4342

Dallas Trackhouse Recording Studio https://www.facebook.com/Dallastrackhouse/

Tangela dallastrackhouse@gmail.com

EC Bands (Emerald City) http://ecbands.com/
Carl Poposki (469) 316-5792 carl@ecbands.com (not in attendance)
Trey Tolleson – tollesontrey@gmail.com 
Adriana Griggs adrianagomez97@gmail.com

Encore Global https://www.encoreglobal.com/
Alec Beustring alec.beustring@encoreglobal.com​ 719-205-5125 (not in attendance)
Cullen Brewster cullen.brewsterjr@encoreglobal.com
Fernando Trueba fernando.trueba@encoreglobal.com 

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

Freeman AV https://www.freeman.com/ 
Barkley Gamble Barkley.Gamble@freeman.com 504 628 4277 (not in attendance)
Taylor Crawford Taylor.Crawford@freeman.com  

Elizabeth George-Gery Elizabeth.George-Gery@freeman.com 

IATSE Local #127 Stagehands Union https://www.linkedin.com/company/iatse127/ 
Gregg Pearlman gregg@iatse127.org 

iHeartMedia https://www.iheartmedia.com/ 
Anna de Haro – AnnadeHaro@iheartmedia.com (214)866-8216 (not in attendance) 
Heidi Phillips

INSPIRE Event Solutions https://inspiresolutions.com/ 
Brian Clayton brian.clayton@inspiresolutions.com (512) 796-9129
Cecily Turner  & possibly Stefan Pesina stefanp@inspiresolutions.com 

Iolite Studioz https://www.iolitestudioz.com/  
James Larabee  iolitestudioz@gmail.com

LC Entertainment https://lcentertainment.net/            Lamont Carlis – lc@lcentertainment.net

Never Satisfied Studios https://www.neversatisfied.com/    Desmond/Spoon 469-271-5745 desmond@mediasenseis.com 

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

Quest Show Services http://www.questshowservices.com/ 
Megan Hansen megan@quest-audio.com 214-870-2354 (not in attendance)
Amy Griggs and Hayden Weaver

Red Creative Films https://www.redcreativefilms.com/ 
Justin Romeyn justin@redcreativefilms.com (not in attendance)
Chandler Stroede chandler@redcreativefilms.com 

Rhino Staging https://www.rhinostaging.com/ 
Shawna Sundberg – shawna@rhinostaging.com (not in attendance)
JAMES BOWNDS – JAMESB@RHINOSTAGING.COM  214-325-2365

Salem Media https://salemmedia.com/ 
Gabrielle Rangel Gabrielle.Rangel@salemdallas.com (not in attendance)

Bronson Crespo & Kassja Davis-Shifflette

Stephen Arnold Music https://stephenarnoldmusic.com/
Whitney Arnold warnold@stephenarnoldmusic.com (not in attendance)
Jesus Garcia jgarcia@stephenarnoldmusic.com 

Noah Smith nsmith@stephenarnoldmusic.com

Upstage Center https://www.upstagecenter.com/
Jessica Brocker jessica@upstageusa.com (not in attendance)
Danny & Dawn Johnson djohnson@upstageusa.com

Vanta Black Television https://vantablacktv.com/
Terry Clark terry@vantablacktv.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

 EVENTS

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

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

  • Suzanne Dooley Tuition Scholarship – Women In Film Dallas – Deadline September 30^th!

    https://wifdallas.org/page-1861362 

• • 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

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• It Came From Texas Film Festival – Garland Cultural Arts – September 13^th –15^th

  Plaza Theatre – 521 W. State Street, Garland, TX 75040

  https://www.prekindle.com/event/59665-2024-it-came-from-texas-film-festival-all-access-pass-garland?fbclid=IwY2xjawE9i3FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcb5aKVf1aQlYhzYn5Q4KM4qmAjsuj1qfJiccS7XKXymZSqN_ZwNh0ljOw_aem_YoVn6Epc7YmPD8BPrEI9KQ&utm_source=DPA+Email+List&utm_campaign=69752d1388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_02_02_06_15_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-1fae9622c8-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=69752d1388&mc_eid=5690a163c0 

• Industry Giants Animation Showcase – Saturday September 14^th 9am-6pm

  Hosted by A Bunch of Short Guys

  Edit O’Donnell Art and Tech Bldg (at UTD) 800 W. Campbell Road, #3021, Richardson, TX 75080

  https://events.humanitix.com/industry-giants-2024?utm_source=DPA+Email+List&utm_campaign=69752d1388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_02_02_06_15_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-1fae9622c8-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=69752d1388&mc_eid=5690a163c0

• Thursday, September 19^th 9am-5pm Encore Global Job Fair at their corporate office in Coppell

  415 N. Freeport Parkway. Coppell, TX 75019

  Frisco, Grapevine, Arlington all levels of AV Techs! Signup here:

  https://jobs.encoreglobal.com/en/job/-/-/6228/69799756096?utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_medium=job_posting&utm_campaign=General&utm_content=social_media&utm_term=396106175&ss=paid&dclid=CL6a64vXwIgDFcPW9QIdxL46Xg

   

• DPA Community Showcase – Wednesday October 23^rd – 6-ppm

  Texas Theatre – 231 Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75208

  Submit Project Here: https://form.jotform.com/242036118655050?utm_source=DPA+Email+List&utm_campaign=69752d1388-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_02_02_06_15_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-1fae9622c8-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=69752d1388&mc_eid=5690a163c0

• • 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