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Emmy Early Entry Discount

October 28, 2015/in Emmy Awards, Events, News/by President

If you are a member of NATAS, and enter between Dec. 1 – 15 you will get $10 off each entry/entrant for programs/spots and crafts. This discount does not apply to non-members or Newscasts.

Here’s what you do:
1) Renew your membership for 2016, or join for the 1st time through Emmy Express (click JOIN above)
2) Enter your program or craft through Emmy Express, making sure you have all the names on the entry at that time–entrants added after December 15th will not receive the discount
3) Pay for your entry either through Emmy Express via credit card or send in a check.

If you have Judging Rewards, you may add them to these entries as well. This year you will be able to use a maximum of $25 worth (5) of Judging Rewards per entry.

For example, after you become a member for the 2016 year and enter a program/spot between Dec. 1 – 15, with the discount, the Early Bird Entry Fee will be $80; but if you have judged 5 times and have 5 Judging Rewards, the entry will be discounted even further to only $55. If you enter a craft, the Early Bird Entry Fee will be $50, and if you have 5 Judging Rewards, the cost will be reduced to $25. Newscasts are not discounted.

So gather up your Judging Rewards and enter before December 15th!

November 2015 Journalism Events

October 28, 2015/in Events, networking/by President

Upcoming journalism and media events within the San Diego area:

SPJ San Diego Pro Chapter and American Society of Journalists and Authors will present a FREE one-day event, “How To Survive In & After Journalism.”

15 speakers will provide expert guidance on how to succeed as a freelance writer, impress editors, write and sell your book, and dive into careers in academia and public relations. They’ll answer your burning “how-to” questions and give you knowledge you can use when you make the next step in your journalism career.

Saturday, Nov. 7, starting at 9 a.m.,

Where: Point Loma Nazarene University, Fermanian Conference Center, 3900 Lomaland Drive San Diego, CA 92106

Register

National Association of Hispanic Journalists is hosting a trip to Tijuana to learn about lifestyle reporting on both sides of the border.

Join NAHJ for a casual discussion over tacos (of course) and learn about the ins and outs of covering lifestyle stories on both sides of the border.

Tijuana journalists will also join the group to network!

WHEN: Saturday, November 14th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Meet at the San Ysidro trolley station at 11 a.m. in front of McDonald’s and we will cross together to get a cab.

Contact is Elena – 760-415-6589.

The TJ restaurant/brewery location is still TBD.

COST: $10 NAHJ members, $5 students (cost will cover taxi ride)

BRING: Passport, cash (small bills)

R.S.V.P. by: Friday, November 7^th

Social Media Nut & Bolts Workshop presented by the San Diego Press Club

What’s the deal with hashtags? And did you know that if you begin a tweet with @, not everyone will see it? At this workshop, we’ll take you through the basics of 3 major social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram), offering tips for how to maximize the views and engagement for each post you make. We’ll also provide a real story for you to share, post, and tweet during the seminar.

Laura McVicker, Social Media Lead/Senior Digital Media Producer for NBC 7, will help guide the discussion!

Date: Wednesday, November 18

Location: SDPC office — 121 Broadway Ste: 640, San Diego

Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Please RSVP to [email protected]

San Diego Association of Black Journalists: Pro for a Day student journalism workshop is coming up!

Saturday, November 21, 2015

FREE event, includes lunch

Southwestern College (LRC L238 NORTH & South)

Learn the “ins” and “outs” of journalism from a group of professionals working in the field today. You’ll also get the chance to learn tricks of the trade, get career and work advice and connect with students with similar interests.

Application Deadline: November 18, 2015

If you are interested, please RSVP.

Silver Circle Celebration

September 28, 2015/in Events, News, Silver Circle/Gold Circle/by President

This year’s Silver Circle was a success! Seven regional TV and media professionals were inducted into our Silver Circle, honoring individuals who began their careers in television at least 25 years ago either in a performing, creative, technical, or administrative role within the industry, or in an area related to television, such as TV journalism education, advertising, promotion, and public relations.

“We’re honored to celebrate the television accomplishments, both behind the scenes and in front of the camera, of these seven incredible journalists,” says Donn Johnson, President of NATAS-PSW.

Special thanks to our emcee Gene Cubbison and our venue, La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club.

The 2015 Silver Circle members include:

John Finn

John Finn, left with emcee Gene Cubbison

Geni Cavitt

Geni Cavitt, left with emcee Gene Cubbison

Cynthia Faram

Cynthia Faram, left, with emcee Gene Cubbison

Fred Swift

Kurt Rivera

Deborah Shaw Lawrence

Charles Westerheide

Emmy Award Entry Tip!

September 28, 2015/in Emmy Awards, Events, News/by President

Enter your Program or Craft entry from December 1-15 and receive $10 off your entry! This offer is open to members only! Your craft entry would be $50 and your program entry would be $80. Does not apply to Newscasts, sorry.

Nomination Plaque

August 26, 2015/in Emmy Awards/by President

Back by popular demand! The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is offering a handsome plaque commemorating work on Emmy® Award-nominated pieces.

The rosewood plaque is 8 x 10 with an inscribed gold plate featuring the academy logo. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery. (Similar to shown above)

Nomination Plaque: $125

Note: Nomination certificates will be awarded to all nominees.

Nomination Plaque Order Form

Charles Westerheide, 2015 Silver Circle Inductee

August 25, 2015/in Events, News, Silver Circle/Gold Circle/by President

I have always been a sports guy. I got hooked in high school and went to the University of Oklahoma to become a sportscaster. My dad, a lifelong banker, didn’t see a future in that and had me enroll as a journalism and business double major because he was paying the bills.

Charles Westerheide

While writing for the Oklahoma Daily newspaper, I did a profile piece and interviewed Dean Blevins, an Oklahoma City sportscaster. Blevins said they needed sports interns, and I got my shot at KOCO-TV. I learned to write for TV, edit video and create a rundown. On Saturdays and Sundays, I did the sportscasts that played overnight or on our weekend morning show. My boss was Mick Cornett, who is now Oklahoma City’s mayor. Mick told me I was not going to make much in sports, but that I should jump over to news. Mick was right, I jumped to news and moved from editor to AP to producer. I was there for 5 years.

My next job was in Kansas City at WDAF. They were soon switching affiliations from NBC to FOX. I helped start a 9 p.m. newscast. I knew a little bit about a lot of stuff. They needed help with computer systems, live shots and graphics. I produced sports shows, the Oklahoma City bombing and the O.J. Simpson trial coverage. When Senator Bob Dole ran for President, I followed him everywhere. I loaded up a minivan with equipment and drove to Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and San Diego. I set up for our political reporter and anchors to fly into town and do live reports.

About the same time, a buddy from KOCO called and said he was starting up a FOX station back in Oklahoma City. I left Kansas City to build a newsroom at KOKH. After about a year, we were on the air and my role switched from builder/fixer to show producer. It was time to move on.

I liked San Diego when I was here for the Republican Convention. I didn’t have a lot of experience on the assignment desk, but things worked out at NBC 7/39. I quickly moved from the desk into management. I’ve been lucky enough to work with great people through tragedies like wildfires, terrorist attacks and kidnappings. I’ve also had the pleasure of being involved with coverage of fun events like the Olympics, Super Bowls and airshows.

San Diego is where I met my wife. We have two smart and beautiful daughters. NBC 7 has introduced me to great friends and co-workers. I’ve worked with, and competed against people who really care about serving the community. San Diego is now home after almost 18 years at NBC 7.

Deborah Shaw Lawrence, 2015 Silver Circle Inductee

August 25, 2015/in Events, News, Silver Circle/Gold Circle/by President

Deborah Shaw Lawrence has nearly three decades of creative strategy, promotion, design, and media expertise. The recipient of 18 Emmy Awards from NATAS-PSW and a national Emmy Award for NBC Olympics coverage, she has also been received a Golden Mic, PROMAX Gold and four San Diego Press Club awards for journalistic excellence.

Deborah Shaw Lawrence

Currently director of public relations at Healthy Dining, Deborah is also president and owner of Bella Dolce PR, handling PR for clients throughout Southern California. A former NATAS-PSW board member, she is a leader in the community as well, serving as Vice President of the Miracle League of Diego; as Board Member and Patroness of the San Dieguito Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. and as Co-Founder of San Diego’s newest non-profit dance company, K-12 Hip Hop.

“Being inducted into the Silver Circle is incredibly important to me because I chaired the Silver Circle celebration for three years,” she says. “It’s really important to honor people who’ve given their heart and soul to the TV industry in Southern California and Nevada.

“I was fortunate to be able to devote most of my career to NBC San Diego. Anyone who knows me knows it’s my passion to make and see great TV. There are so many talented people in this market – behind the scenes and in front of the camera – and I’m honored to be in the group celebrated in the Silver Circle.”

2015 Silver Circle Inductees

July 29, 2015/in Events, News, Silver Circle/Gold Circle/by President

The Board of Governors of the NATAS Pacific Southwest Chapter announces the 2015 Silver Circle Inductees:

Geni Cavitt

Cynthia Farham

John Finn

Kurt Rivera

Deborah Shaw Lawrence

Fred Swift

Charles Westerheide

The Silver Circle is open to individuals who began their careers in television at least 25 years ago either in a performing, creative, technical, or administrative role within our industry, or in an area related to television, such as TV journalism education, advertising, promotion, and public relations and are still active in a television-related field.

All candidates have also made a significant contribution to the Pacific Southwest Television for a substantial portion of their 25-year career. Since it was established in 1983, the Silver Circle has 274 members. The Gold Circle, which honors members who have contributed most of their 50-year plus television career to our Pacific Southwest Chapter, has 25 members.

See the list of recipients for the Silver and Gold Circle, respectively.

This year’s Silver Circle induction:

Sunday September 20, 2015
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
2000 Spindrift Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037