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NewPublica is a Minnesota-based multicultural communications consulting firm founded in 2014 as a way for government agencies, companies, organizations, and nonprofits to reach diverse audiences.
TPT NOW is a 24/7 health, safety, and emergency response resource, helping multi-lingual communities to be ready and resilient during a crisis. TPT NOW works with public health, safety, and community leaders to create broadcast, online, and social media content in multiple languages. TPT NOW is affiliated with Twin Cities PBS in St. Paul, MN.
NewPublica and TPT NOW are partnering on this project to bring diverse voices to the forefront of health and safety communications.
Though many Minnesotans may have gotten used to post-pandemic life, COVID-19 still impacts us. The data is clear: COVID-19 brought a lot of loss and amplified many health disparities, particularly in BIPOC communities. The pandemic also demonstrated the resiliency of Minnesota’s diverse communities. Several years after the peak of the pandemic, the question is: how can we collectively move forward as a community?
NewPublica and TPT NOW announce an open call for video producers. This call will support three diverse Minnesota content creators with a flat payment of $4,000 to create health-related content with a COVID-19 and vaccination focus. The estimated time commitment is approximately 80-100 hours over the course of a three–month period (August 1 – October 31).
We are looking for short, original content that compels the audience to care, or continue to care, about their health and the health of their community. We are interested in community resiliency stories that ultimately show the strength of Minnesota’s Somali, Hmong, and Latinx communities; stories that can answer one or more of the following questions:
What do Producers Get out of This?
High-Level Overview of Project Timeline
There will also be 3-4 virtual workshops throughout the grant period. Dates and times will be determined once finalists are selected.
Producer Requirements
Preferred:
Video Output Requirements
Finished work will be co-branded and submitted to MDH, TPT NOW, and NewPublica for additional distribution.
What to Expect in the Application
This project is made possible by funding from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
For more information on MDH’s commitment to health equity as it related to COVID-19, visit www.health.state.mn.us/communities/equity/about/covid19.html.
Any questions about this opportunity should be directed to tptnow@tpt.org (subject line: VIDEO PRODUCER.)
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2909 Bryant Ave S, Suite 301
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-729-5900