http://www.jenshow.com The Radio And Writing of Jennifer Ball Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:55:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I may live in New York City, but I still have Cincinnati pride. Keep an eye out for my contribution to Cincinnati Magazine's 2010 City Guide. Hitting newsstands soon! http://www.jenshow.com/?p=223 Thanks to the lovely people at A.I.R., I have been granted a 2010 mentorship with Peabody Award-winning Davia Nelson (of Kitchen Sisters fame). Davia will be helping me with an audio piece that is near and dear to my heart. Keep checking back here for more news about the final ... http://www.jenshow.com/?p=216 Purdue University - "Sustainability" Client: WFYI, Purdue University and RL Paul Productions Assignment: I worked with producer Richard Paul as a remote engineer on this recent piece for Purdue University. My contributions include the recordings of the East River rowing group and the interviews at the waste water treatment plant in Queens. ... http://www.jenshow.com/?p=191 The Nature Conservancy Podcast - It's In the Little Envelope Client: PRX.org, The Nature Conservancy and American Public Media Assignment: I originally produced this piece at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine, and it was later licensed by The Nature Conservancy's podcast. I spent nearly three months documenting Diana ... http://www.jenshow.com/?p=198 Client: The New York Times Assignment: To optimize the recording environment for the interview subject and organize a tape sync. This particular project required my knowledge of recording technologies. I identified the sound issues within our recording environment, and arranged a more suitable situation for a proper recording. My work with ... http://www.jenshow.com/?p=177 photos courtesy of M. August Dalrymple Client: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies Assignment: Locate and follow a subject for the purposes of a six-minute documentary piece. This project demanded countless hours of patience, research, and audio production. It was also one of the best learning experiences of my life. http://www.jenshow.com/?p=122 International Talk Like a Pirate Day Vox Pop Client: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies Assignment: Interview subjects on the street in Portland, Maine, about a topic of our choosing. I decided to head out on International Talk Like a Pirate Day and ask people along the wharfs to share their best ... http://www.jenshow.com/?p=117 Client: The New York Times Assignment: To collect the opinions of Cincinnati voters during the Ohio primaries using audio recordings and photography. This project required audio production and field recording skills, the ability to perform on a tight deadline, and a willingness to trudge through freezing rain and snowfall. http://www.jenshow.com/?p=24 Client: Cincinnati Magazine Assignment: Track down information about Cincinnati's top ten real estate markets and describe their living potential. Required hours of intensive interviews, neighborhood hopping, research and field work. Not to mention a pile of fact checking. http://www.jenshow.com/?p=133 Client: F+W Publications Assignment: To create a new special-interest publication for the fine-art consumer market. Serving as the magazine's Executive Editor, I created a strong concept, developed the magazine's content, managed an editorial staff, and supervised every aspect of the project from conception to completion. http://www.jenshow.com/?p=12