Access Sacramento is currently looking for a crew of young people who are able to shoot videos and write articles for their site, accesslocal.tv. This position pays a regular salary and offers bonuses for those who are willing to work even harder. For more information about the work, read this article and watch the video towards the bottom. http://accesslocal.tv/2012/09/24/wanted-tomorrows-storytellers/

If you would like to be considered for an interview, please provide the following information:

Youth Media Digital Content Production Pre-employment questionnaire

Job Description:

Creating digital content, i.e. blogs, videos, and audio recordings about topical issues in and around the Sacramento Region in a timely fashion while recruiting at a minimum three (3) other individuals to contribute at least one (1) type of the aforementioned content per month as well. Attend weekly meetings. Use at least two social media platforms to share produced content.

Ideal candidate will possess the following skills: Strong writing comprehension, strong internet literacy, prior experience with blog production, prior experience with video production (recording and editing), leadership abilities, ability to work independently, ability to commit to deadlines.

Must be able to attend a weekly Monday afternoon meeting and bi-weekly Wednesday afternoon meeting. Meetings are held near 65th Street and Broadway in Sacramento.

Please provide the following information via email to: isaacnewseditor@gmail.com

Name:

Address:

Birthdate:

Using 300-500 words, describe yourself and why you would be an ideal candidate for this position. Describe your experience with digital photography, video editing, and blog production.

Please include any other information that you believe is relevant to this position.

On Saturday, May 5, 2012, OCA Sacramento held its annual Dragon Boat Festival Celebration Dinner at the Doubletree Hotel. OCA has long celebrated this traditional holiday, also known as the Double Fifth (fifth day of the 5th lunar month) which has been deeply rooted in Chinese culture. The festival is a time to reflect on the importance of loyalty and commitment to the community. And a time to celebrate our Asian heritage and honor distinguished community leaders. 

More than 300 attendees were present to witness as members of the community were awarded for their advocacy of civil rights, social justice and dedicated service to the API community. Among those being honored were Asian Resources Inc., Chevo Ramirez of Wells Fargo, Steve Yee and Carlota Gutierrez. APAPA is proud to support OCA and attend this important civic event.

Also recognized that evening were winners of OCA Sacramento’s Youth Essay Writing Contest. Applicants from 5 to 18 years of age participated in the contest by submitting a set number of words on the topic, “How have the contribution of immigrants help shape California and the United States?” The essay portion of the evening’s program was presented by County Board Supervisor Jimmie Yee. The event was attended by many elected officials, including Congress member Dan Lungren, Assembly members Mariko Yamada and Dr. Richard Pan, and Sacramento City School Board member Darrel Woo.

Established in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization for community advocacy. The OCA Sacramento Chapter is one of 88 chapters and college affiliates that strives to develop strong leadership, community involvement and civic participation. Additional information about OCA Sacramento can be found on their website at www.ocasacramento.org. 

Photos of this event are in the APAPA Gallery: www.apapagallery.org. Thanks to Danny Lee for attending and taking photos.