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KOMO hiring multi-media arts & entertainment journalist

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Fisher Interactive is looking for a journalist with a passion for finding unique stories who will report and write for komonews.com. The ideal candidate will have a passion for news and will cultivate sources and develop contacts. We are looking for someone with a high work ethic and a great attitude.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Write, select and publish news and other stories to komonews.com and other sites.
  • Produce and edit multimedia elements for online stories. Research, report and write assigned stories and those you develop within your own beat assignment.
  • Be active on branded social media accounts, including but not limited to Facebook and Twitter.
  • Appear on television and radio as needed.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

For more information, email mburcham@fsci.com. To apply, click here.

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Mai Hoang and Tiffany Wan appointed as new chapter president and vice president of events

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The AAJA Seattle chapter board has appointed Mai Hoang as the new chapter president and Tiffany Wan as the new chapter vice president of events.

Mai Hoang Parmentier

As president, Mai will be responsible for the overall health of the chapter and represent the chapter in the Seattle community and at AAJA’s national convention. Typical president duties include facilitating board meetings, managing relationships with other organizations and speaking on AAJA Seattle’s behalf in the community.

Mai will serve the remainder of the current term, through 2013.

Tiffany Wan

As vice president of events, Tiffany will be responsible for the Lunar New Year Banquet & Silent Auction. Other duties may include organizing the summer BBQ, social outings, happy hour mixers or other chapter events.

Tiffany will serve a two-year term through 2014.

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Book launch party for Maureen Francisco set for Jan. 19

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Maureen Francisco will be holding a launch party for her new book on Jan. 19 at the Heathman Hotel in Kirkland.

Chapter member Maureen Francisco will be holding a launch party for her new book, It Takes Moxie: Off the Boat, or Out of School, to Making it Your Way in America from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Heathman Hotel, (220 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland).
About the book and event:
It Takes Moxie features the stories of Dr. Connie Mariano, the White House doctor; Richard Cho, the first Asian- American GM of a major sports franchise; Amy Chua, author of the New York Times Best Seller Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother; Teddy Zee, Executive Producer The Pursuit of Happyness & Life or Something Like That and many more. They all have one thing in common: a refusal to accept “no” for an answer. You’ll meet some of these people at the book launch party. This is an opportunity to network with inspiring people.
The event is free for Ascend members and $20 for non-members. Cost includes mimosas, breakfast, coffee and valet parking. To register and for more information, click here.
Come show your support for Maureen and meet some of the individuals featured in her book!

The Holiday Scoop 2012 is here!

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It’s that time of year again. Time to put up that tree and decorate it with lights and tinsel, search for that perfect present and get together with friends and family.

And what better opportunity to get together AAJA Seattle’s The Holiday Scoop 2012?

That’s right! Our third annual holiday party, bringing together television, radio, online and print journalists is just around the corner! Invite your coworkers and colleagues!

Join us Dec. 12 at The Woods on Capitol Hill for a night of hors d’oeuvres, drinks and holiday cheer!

This event is for ages 21 and older.

For more information, email AAJA Seattle Secretary Samantha Pak at sammipak [at] gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!