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Website Crash!!!

Hugo Balta — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:53:31 +0100

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 Hu...

Picaflor Media

Hugo Balta — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:16:45 +0100

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 ...

Wanted: Sports Host/Announcer (Bilingual)

Hugo Balta — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:16:21 +0100

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

April Newsletter

Hugo Balta — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:15:58 +0100

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 tal...

NAHJ (National Association of Hispanic Journalists)

Hugo Balta — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:15:34 +0100

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 c...

WANTED: Male Anchor

Hugo Balta — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:15:06 +0100

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.

Attention All Line Producers

Hugo Balta — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:46:32 +0100

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 se...

Opportunities at MTV

Hugo Balta — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:30:37 +0100

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 ...

YAI Networks Sixth Annual Latino Health Care Conference

Hugo Balta — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:26:37 +0100

Knowledge is power.
It is certainly the best tool to break through the barriers of discrimination (sometimes self imposed).
One such barrier in the Hispanic community is people with disabilities. Instead of keeping it "entre la familia" or say "pobrecito es enfermo"; it is imperative for the Hispanic community to learn that there are resources and experts ready and willing to help them, educate them that a disability does not have to mean an inability to do something about i...