Colleagues and Friends,

I'm sorry to say, but the Picaflor website took a hit and a lot of the content that I had updated in the last few months --- disappeared.

Technology!! These things happen.

So, I apologize for some of the gibberish you might find in some of the other categories. It will take me some time to update everything.

Regardless -- Happy May!!

I want to congratulate all my friends at Telemundo 47 for winning an Emmy for the special "Milagro En El Hudson"

Here's the link to see part of the 30 minute AWARD WINNING special!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=961k2rEZUok

Hugo

PMG is assisting in the research and production of stories for a new national program in Telemundo. Be sure to watch the debut this weekend!

Here is a press release....released today :)

LA DOCTORA ANA MARIA POLO EXPONE EL OSCURO MUNDO DEL CRIMEN Y VA TRAS LOS CULPABLES EN “PERSIGUIENDO INJUSTICIAS” POR TELEMUNDO El Nov...edoso Programa de Investigación Criminal estrena el Próximo 18 de Abril a las 6PM/5c Miami, FL – 15 de abril del 2010 – La Doctora Ana Maria Polo, como nunca antes se ha visto, expone la realidad sobre la violencia y las injusticias que se viven actualmente en las calles del país a través de “Persiguiendo Injusticias”. Este novedoso programa que incorpora un moderno formato digital nunca antes visto en la televisión hispana, tiene como objetivo ir tras crímenes que han quedado impunes y ayudar a resolverlos con la ayuda de la comunidad. “Persiguiendo Injusticias” se estrena por Telemundo el próximo domingo 18 de abril a las 6PM/5c

Job Overview: Seeking a high energy on air personality to co-host sports news & talks programming, perform correspondent duties when necessary, and serve on occasion as either a soccer announcer or color commentator for a cable network. The candidate should be well versed in soccer and passionate about sports in general. This person needs to be bilingual (Spanish/English)

Contact me at hugobalta@picaflormedia.com for further details

Members and Friends,

I hope you are all well and enjoying all that Spring has to offer. I love Spring...everything feels and looks brand new. And new beginnings are wonderful.

This Newsletter is going out via Pica-Blog because I'm not ready with the Newsletter template.....starting in May it will be via the Newsletter (so, be sure to sign up for it!)

So, here is what's been happening....
-A lot of work recruiting. PMG is assisting in the search for talented professionals in front of and behind the camera (MTV, Tribune and CNN).
-The EP for MTV has informed me that they have sufficient amount of candidates for the project they are working on.....so, "thank you" to all who threw their hat in the ring.
-I'm disappointed at the response for Producers (there are opportunities for organized and creative folks out in Los Angeles). Please let me know or put me in contact with any person who would be interested.
-And looking for a Spanish speaking doctor (emergency, general medicine) to be a live guest, interviewee in a pkg for CNN en Espanol. It doesn't matter what market they are from as long as they speak Spanish correctly and feel comfortable in front of the camera.
-And finally --- looking for and English speaking journalist (woman) to host a national cable program. This person needs to be very comfortable producing stories out in the field as she does presenting them in the studio. Expert interview skills are a must.

Other than that....I continue to pitch ideas, network and help as many people as I can.

I also realize that there needs to be some clarity in what Picaflor Media Group is really all about....constructive criticism that I think is fair...look for that post or Pica-Blog in the near future.

For now, be well, be happy - be yourself!

Hugo

I am a life time member of NAHJ (since 1994).

I am concluding my tenure as Vice President of Broadcasting.

I am the founder of the North Jersey Chapter.

Needless to say, NAHJ is an organization I believe in for all of the hard work it does to champion Hispanic journalists and students. It is a vehicle for me to share my experience with peers (in all stages of their career). I suggest you take the time to learn more about the organization and see not only how it can help you, but how you could help it.

This month Anchor Maggie Rodriguez of CBS's "The Early Show" hosted the Annual Scholarship Benefit in New York City. It is the most important fundraising event for students. Here is a link to pictures from that event: http://www.nahj.org/webroot/events/2010/publish_to_web/soundslider.swf

Please consider joining and donating to the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. It's an investment that provides very valuable returns.

Hugo

Members and Friends,

My Los Angeles visit is (to date) very fruitful.

Picaflor has been asked to assist in the search for a male anchor for a Spanish language television station in Texas.

The candidate should be proficient in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) and bilingual enough to be able to translate interviews and wire copy professionally.

Send me your resume for consideration and I will provide further details.

There are great opportunities for Line Producers in the City of Angels!

There is a progressive, forward thinking English language television that is looking for dynamic, creative and resourceful Line Producers who can lead them in the right direction.

Candidates should have experience in working (or living) in the Los Angeles market. The possibility exists for relocation expenses for the right candidates.

PMG has been asked to assist in the search.
Please send me your resume and I will provide you further details.

Hugo

MTV is developing a new project (news related) out of NYC. A colleague has asked me to assist her in searching for: -Supervising Producer -Line Producer -Writers -Segment Producers -Story Producers -Production Assistants The Supervising, Line, Segment and Producers as well as the Writers should have experience in News and Entertainment. The initial project is for 6 months, but might be extended. I'm not 100% sure that there will be relocation expenses covered if you are out of the NYC metro area...so, keep that in mind. Please, contact me at hugobalta@picaflormedia.com for further details. Thanks!