Write and produce in Iowa

BVS Incorporated is looking for an executive producer and writer to work for them in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The writer will work in the Creative Services Division overseeing and creating online content/interactive multimedia. The content he or she creates will be used in computer presentations for training bank and credit union employees.
Those who apply should have a bachelor's degree. Applicants should also have at least four years' experiencing in producing and writing and at least two years' of executive producing for broadcast and Web content.
To apply, email your cover letter, resume, writing samples and other relevant samples of work to the executive vice president at riler@bvs.com or mail it to:

Executive Vice President Rick Iler
BVS Incorporated
4060 Glass Road N.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

For more information, view the job posting here.

Athletes turned entrepreneurs

Portfolio has created a series of videos interviewing athletes who have become avid entrepreneurs. The athletes discuss lessons they've learned in the process of entering business and offer advice for aspiring industrialists. The athlete entrepreneurs include:

• Peggy Fleming
• Tate George
• Tony Hawk
• Eric Heiden
• Stacy Peralta
• Ray Pinney
• Jerry Rice
• Cathy Rigby
• Leonard Wheeler

These videos go beyond the traditional advice of business executives, delving into the real-life experiences of entrepreneurs striving to establish themselves through their innovation and athletic experiences.
The framing is intimate and creates the sense you're having a one-on-one talk with the speakers. Each interview is cut into 5 bite-size pieces both candid and inclusive for viewers, something all business journalists should aspire to in pieces on business individuals.
To view the videos, click here.

What do you think of athletes that enter business? What stories have you written lately on entrepreneurs? Comment and let us know!

MoneyWatch.com increases video presence

CBSMoneyWatch.com is stepping up its online video presence through original programing and an increase in financial content, according to reports from The Huffington Post.
The personal finance site was launched last month. Now, a set and studio is currently in the works, one that will allow contributions to produce daily segments for MoneyWatch.
From the story:

The video-centric site, which features a prominent video player on the landing page, produces at least three original videos each week and adds about four to five videos to the site each day from the network's existing financial and business coverage from news programs like "The Early Show" and "The CBS Evening News."

Yahoo! Finance gets CNBC video

Yet another sign that business journalism and multimedia delivery is more important than ever, and it's as simple as supply and demand.
When the economy falters, the consumer feels he or she doesn't have enough information and wants more insight. All eyes turn toward the markets, and Yahoo! is striving to get ahead and fulfill the demand by strengthening its finance channel with a new distribution agreement with CNBC. As part of the content-sharing plan announced today, CNBC, including its global networks, will provide video clips and articles for use on Yahoo! Finance. According to the release, the agreement represents "CNBC's first global online alliance and Yahoo!'s first global finance video agreement." Video topics will include commentary, market buzz, analysis, interviews and investing segments.
For the full release, click here.