Right Brained Web: Publishing in a digital age

What's the future of professional content creators in a world where anyone with an internet connection can create or curate content?

In the new Right Brained Web blog on The Big Idea - social media consultant Simon Young discusses publishing, monetisation and amateur explosions with publisher Vincent Heeringa.

How Freelancers Can Succeed: The Holistic Freelancer

Production sound recordist Mike Westgate shares his freelancing tips with Ande Schurr, in the new How Freelancers Can Succeed fortnightly series.

They discuss how to measure success, make your own breaks, stay creative and build a lasting positive attitude.

TBI Q&A: Jeweller and small object maker Vaune Mason talks about how the challenge of funding her work creates new collaborative opportunities. Her latest project Alter+EGO is a pop-up exhibition of works by 21 artists including painters, illustrators, costumiers, jewellers and sculptors.

“Alter+EGO investigates the affections and addictions we (as artists) have with the idea of EGO."

The gallery will be popping up throughout Wellington in a 4 ton truck called 'The Palace' during the New Zealand Fringe Festival in February and March.


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  • Wellingtonians Mark Albiston and Louis Sutherland with their Jury Prize for International Short Filmmaking at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

    New Zealand short film 'The Six Dollar Fifty Man' has won the Jury Prize for International Short Filmmaking at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. (+Trailer and Sundance Awards Ceremony)

  • APO Summer Matinee

    The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s Summer Matinée concert at Government House on February 13 brings together a “Light and Latin” programme of Baroque favourites by Handel and Bach, combined with some South American flavours by way of Tosti and Gershwin among others.

  • Bill Toomath in his newly built study, 2007, which he designed to replicate a scene from Antonello’s 15th century painting, St Jerome in his Study. Photograph by Jim Simmons. Courtesy City Associates Films.

    Without the impact of Bill Toomath, Wellington would be a very different place. City Gallery Wellington is celebrating his 60 year career with 'Architect Bill Toomath: Liberating Everyday Life'.

  • Russell Museum/Te Whare Taonga o Kororareka will conduct a tribute to the Boyd Bicentennial by firing four cannons from the Russell foreshore on 1 Feb 2010.

  • James Rolleston, Te Aho Eketone-Whitu and Taika Waititi.

    Taika Waititi’s feature film 'Boy' premiered to a sell out house at the opening weekend of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. 

TBI Q&A

  • Jeweller and small object maker Vaune Mason. Photographer: Steve Unwin, Costumier: Cathy Tree Harris

    Jeweller and small object maker Vaune Mason talks about how the challenge of funding her work creates new collaborative opportunities. Her latest project - Alter+EGO at the Fringe Festival in Wellington - is a pop-up exhibition of works by 21 artists including painters, illustrators, costumiers, jewellers and sculptors.

Blogs

  • Simon Young is the director of #sy social media consultancy.

    What's the future of professional content creators in a world where anyone with an internet connection can create or curate content?

    In the new Right Brained Web blog on The Big Idea - social media consultant Simon Young discusses publishing, monetisation and amateur explosions with publisher Vincent Heeringa.

    Blog:
    Right Brained Web
  • Annie Get Your Gun. Jane Horrocks (Annie Oakley); Julian Ovenden (Frank Butler). Photographer: Keith Pattison.

    The Young Vic Theatre received mixed reviews for its recent revival of Irving Berlin's musical 'Annie Get Your Gun', but it had me grinning throughout - for its pure entertainment value but also the freshness of its tone.

    Blog:
    Sets and The City

TBI TV

  • ScreenTalk: Geraldine Brophy.

    In this ScreenTalk video interview actress Geraldine Brophy talks about the connections people make with a character and how it can manifest in extraordinary ways.

    “You have to be really responsible with that, as an actress. That’s a precious thing. An audience, and their belief in you, is something that you must honour.”

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  • The Creative Adventures of James Brown

    In Part 11 of The Creative Adventures of James Brown, James decides to enter his latest painting into the Taranaki Art Awards.

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  • The Enjoy Summer Residency 2010 recipient is emerging Auckland based artist Simon Glaister. Following a brief settling in period Hot House will open on January 29 with a performance and opening event.

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  • This is the first year that architects and interior designers practising in New Zealand have been invited to enter the 2010 Dulux Colour Awards. Entries close on February 19.

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  • Every year the Blue Oyster stages a Grad Show to showcase experimental and innovative art works created by recent graduates from the Otago Polytechnic School of Fine Arts.

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  • Production Sound Recordist Mike Westgate.

    Production sound recordist Mike Westgate shares his freelancing tips with Ande Schurr, in the new How Freelancers Can Succeed fortnightly series on The Big Idea.

    They discuss how to measure success, make your own breaks, stay creative and build a lasting positive attitude.

  • Rummage at the Swap-o-rama-rama

    Inside: Work - a focus on interesting and unusual jobs in the creative sector, 25 January 2010.

Jobs & Opportunities - paid

Submit your jobs and other career opportunities here. Find out about making them bold or being Job Of The Week here.
  • The World of WearableArt Awards Show is New Zealand’s biggest event on the annual arts calendar. Join the Nelson-based team who maintain and restore our wearable art collection.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Nelson & Bays Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 28 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 10 February 2010
    Organisation:
    World of WearableArt Ltd
  • Te Matatini Society Incorporated, the national body for Maori Performing Arts for Aotearoa invites you to join our dynamic team in a key senior role.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 28 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 12 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Atahaia Consultancy Ltd for Maori Performing Arts for Aotearoa
  • DNA is looking for a brilliant Web Designer to join our team in Wellington.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 28 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 4 February 2010
    Organisation:
    DNA
  • We need a self-motivated, organised individual with a proven track record in facilities management and a solid background in post production.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 28 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 10 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Park Road Post Production Ltd
  • Freelance Junior Graduate Promo Producer wanted to work across both MTV and Comedy Central.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 28 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 February 2010
    Organisation:
    MTV Networks
  • Executive Director, management, sponsorship, sales
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 10 February 2010
    Organisation:
    YWCA of Wellington and Hutt Valley
  • Membership sales, event co-ordination and office administration
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 10 February 2010
    Organisation:
    YWCA of Wellington and Hutt Valley
  • Add one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies to your CV and come and work for New Zealand's largest on-line Adventure Sports retailer.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Waikato | Hamilton
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Torpedo7
  • RadioLIVE is looking for an experienced political reporter.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 13 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Mediaworks | RadioLIVE
  • Top flight graphic designer required to join small team based in Parnell, Auckland. If you're not producing work as good, this is not the job for you.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 3 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Everything Design Ltd
  • Dave Clark Design Associates Ltd. You'll need a portfolio strong in corporate branding. Significant experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Fireworks
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 3 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Dave Clark Associates
  • As Finance Manager you will report to the Business Services Manager and be responsible for the finance and accounting methods, practices and procedures of the organisation.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 4 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Creative New Zealand
  • Sponsorship/Funding
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 15 February 2010
    Organisation:
    SongNow
  • Administration star? Community focus? Play an influential role within our community team, work on exciting community projects and activities!
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 2 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland City Council
  • The New Zealand School of Dance is looking for a dynamic, accomplished and organised leader and teacher to take on the key role of Head of Contemporary Dance.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 February 2010
    Organisation:
    New Zealand School of Dance
  • Freelance photography opportunites with new Wellington start up magazine
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 27 March 2010
    Organisation:
    FishHead Magazine
  • Audition for The Man Whose Mother Was A Pirate by Margaret Mahy
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 3 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Tim Bray Productions, administered by The Operating Theatre Trust
  • Classical/Traditional Chinese Musicians (maximum 2-3 people) for background music at large function
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 1 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Jo Rodwell
  • Threaded Media Ltd, publishers of the niche design title Threaded Magazine, requires a experienced Advertising Sales Rep with a track record in magazines, marketing, advertising or other media.
    Category:
    Commission
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 1 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Threaded Magazine
  • Creative Communities funding scheme has opened at Auckland City Council, available to artists and community groups
    Category:
    Funding/Grant/Philanthropy
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 25 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland City Council
  • Event Assistant - Intern
    Category:
    Internship
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 25 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 8 February 2010
    Organisation:
    The Girl Underground
  • Production Assistant - Public Performance Art & Film Event
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 25 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 8 February 2010
    Organisation:
    The Girl Underground
  • Advert./Media/Entertain/ Event Management.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 25 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 2 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Clouds Entertainment Limited
  • Scratch DJ Required in Auckland for Casual Sessions in Feb
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland | Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 24 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 3 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Session Work
  • Substitute Teacher Needed
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 24 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 15 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Merrin Cavel
  • Asian Actors, All Ages, Needed for Touring Season of "The Bone Feeder"
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 24 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 31 January 2010
    Organisation:
    Renee Liang / Simon Zhou
  • Assists with the delivery of our annual marketing campaign including our National Arts Festival and the National Theatre for Children’s annual touring programme.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 23 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 12 January 2010
    Organisation:
    Capital E - for Children. Centre for Creative Technology and Live Performance
  • Sarjeant Gallery is seeking an enthusiastic Education Officer
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wanganui | Wanganui Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 22 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 26 January 2010
    Organisation:
    Wanganui District Council
  • Looking for a stand-out radio co-host for a new worldwide radio show!
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 22 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 12 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Worldwide Music Revolution Network
  • This role is essentially a mix of customer service, hosting and effectively communicating exhibition information to a broad range of
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 22 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 29 January 2010
    Organisation:
    Museum of Transport and Technology
  • Gallery Assistant for leading contemporary dealer gallery
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 22 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 3 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Page Blackie Gallery
  • Ever wanted to be a valued member of a passionately ambitious national music organisation based in Wellington. Chamber Music New Zealand is looking for a Artistic Administrator.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 21 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Chamber Music New Zealand
  • Vocal tutor at Excel School of Performing Arts; tuition in contemporary pop/rock/r&b genre
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 21 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 21 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Excel School of Performing Arts

Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid

Includes unpaid work e.g. voluntary, work experience or looking for cast & crew. There may be some great career development opportunities here and ways you can help other people develop their creative practice. Submit your jobs and other career opportunities here. Find out about making them bold or being Job Of The Week here.
  • Lyttelton Summer Street Party Sunday 28th February 2010
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Christchurch | Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 28 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 12 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Lyttelton Summer Street Party
  • Film students are looking to interview people in inter-cultural NZ-CHN relationships for documentary
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    New Zealand | Auckland Region | China | Asia
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 10 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Rose Damon - Unitec
  • The Outfiit Theatre Co. are incorporating as a society and need some advice!
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 3 February 2010
    Organisation:
    The Outfit Theatre Co.
  • Interior designers and architects with a flair for colour have just over three weeks left to enter the prestigious 2010 Dulux Colour Awards.
    Category:
    Award
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 19 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Dulux
  • Are you a museum? Do you have a great project perfect for an intern?
    Category:
    Internship
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 24 February 2010
    Organisation:
    National Services Te Paerangi
  • A male actor 18-21 needed for short film drama/ thriller
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 3 February 2010
    Organisation:
    The New Zealand Film and Television School
  • Male actors aged between 18 - 26 with experience.
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 10 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Jato Unit
  • Innovative and entertaining work is being sought for Ignition 2010 - Hamilton's Fringe Festival
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Waikato | Hamilton
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 19 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Ignition 2010 - Hamilton Fringe Festival
  • Free Exposure/Promotion for Art & Design Students in Threaded Magazine Ed.9
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand | Australia | Melbourne | Pacific Region
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 1 April 2010
    Organisation:
    Threaded Magazine
  • Feature Film Script Writer
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 25 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 31 July 2010
    Organisation:
    NoMoney Productions
  • Suits person willing to help for a film credit.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 24 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 21 December 2010
    Organisation:
    A Awarau
  • Director looking for potential animators that I can collaborate with on future projects
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 24 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 1 May 2010
    Organisation:
    Alamo Films
  • One day short docco shoot needs a sound tech
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 24 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 15 February 2010
    Organisation:
    RPE
  • Do you want to be a robot? The Fannywaterman Collective is looking for a male or female actor to be involved in their up and coming musical theatre show at Wellington Fringe Festival
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 22 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 29 January 2010
    Organisation:
    The Fannywaterman Collective
  • Art Director wanted for low budget short film being shot in Palmerston North in March.
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 21 Jan 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 15 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Typhoid Films

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