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thought y'all might be interested... 

>
>I am looking for freelancers to pitch program ideas to a show called 
>Outfront on CBC Radio One.
>
>Outfront is a program by and for freelancers across the country; 
>it's about Canadians telling their own stories in their own words. 
>We produce 15 minute documentaries, soundscapes, short experimental 
>mixes, long experimental mixes, dramatic monologues, music, comedy, 
>poetry, dramas, audio art....and the list goes on. It's a great 
>freelance gig for anyone with an interest in making radio, and 
>especially for those already involved in making radio! And (added 
>bonus), it pays well (either by the WritersGuild or the Media Guild 
>standards, depending on the type if work). On Outfront, we bring new 
>voices onto the CBC airwaves, and try to reflect Canada in all it's 
>diversity.
>
>I am contacting you to let you know about this opportunity, and hope 
>that if you know of other progam hosts or people in your community 
>that might be interested, you will spread the word.
>
>I am including some more particular guidelines about what we're 
>looking for, and recommend checking out our website: 
><http://cbc.ca/outfront>http://cbc.ca/outfront .
>
>Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who would be 
>interested, and don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions!
>
>Thanks in advance for your help,
>
>Evalyn Parry
>Associate Producer / Outfront
>416.205.2626
>
>*****************************************************************************************************
>What is OUTFRONT?  And what are we looking for?
>*****************************************************************************************************
>*OUTFRONT is a 15 minute show which airs from 11:45am to 12pm, 
>Monday to Thursday (12:15pm to 12:30pm in Newfoundland) on CBC Radio 
>One.
>
>*OUTFRONT is all about storytelling, experimental audio and new ways 
>of making radio; it's a place for new voices, new ideas, and new 
>perspectives.  Its about fresh ideas and new sounds on CBC Radio.
>
>*OUTFRONT aims to reflect what's happening in contemporary Canada 
>through the eyes and minds of independent freelancers.  Stories 
>should tell us something new about Canadian life, Canadian reality, 
>Canadian identities, whether it's your take on something, your 
>perspective on an idea, your personal story....
>
>If you have a proposal:
>
>Please send your ideas in a concise written form to the program. 
>Make sure to identify the story you want to tell, why YOU want to 
>tell it, and any ideas you may have about what we will HEAR.
>
>The key to telling your tale on Outfront?  It has be new, it has to 
>be current, and it has to be real. Just think: perspective, point of 
>view, or personal storytelling.  It's all about Canadian reality, 
>here and now.
>
>CONTACT US:
>By e-mail: outfront@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>By phone: (416) 205-6606
>By fax: (416) 205-8552
>By mail: Box 500, Station A, Toronto, Ont. M5W 1E6
>
>All types of contributions are welcome...short documentaries, 
>soundscapes, voicescapes, music, drama, poetry, audio art, and new, 
>experimental forms of radio.
>
>Pay rates vary, depending on the nature and length of the material. 
>Outfront freelancers are paid under the Canadian Media Guild 
>collective agreement.
>
>For more information, check out the OUTFRONT website
>
>cbc.ca/outfront
>
>
>

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