National Assoc. of Black Journalists is Accepting Bids for 2013 Hall of Fame Production Support Needs
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he National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide. Founded by 44 men and women on December 12, 1975, in Washington, D.C., NABJ is the largest organization of journalists of color in the nation. Many of NABJ's 4,000 members also belong to one of the dozens of professional and student chapters that serve black journalists nationwide.
Every year, NABJ pays homage to legendary black journalists who have made outstanding contributions to the industry. On April 5, 1990, seven distinguished journalists became charter members of the NABJ Hall of Fame. Over the last 17 years, NABJ has inducted 31 journalists into the esteemed Hall of Fame. Nominations are approved by the NABJ Board of Directors. New inductees are installed annually at the NABJ Hall of Fame Banquet and Inductions.
Submission Instructions:
NABJ is accepting bids for our annual Hall of Fame production support needs. Your bid should be submitted via the online application and proposal submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF. A hard copy of additional materials may be mailed; however, you must complete the online application. Visual support or samples of work are helpful. Please include at least four references (contact information only). Experience on similar type projects a plus. The vignettes should be completed by December 5, 2012.
The ceremony takes place on Thursday, January 17, during Inaugural week at the The Newseum in Washington, DC.
Please submit your bid by October 5 at 5:00pm EST.
To submit your bid, please fill out the online application here.
All proposals should be submitted online. Additional support materials (optional) can be mailed to the address below:
Maurice Foster Esq.
Executive Director
National Association of Black Journalists
1100 Knight Hall Suite 3100 College Park, MD 20742
Phone: (301) 405-0248
Fax: (301) 314-1714
Please itemize your bid and include any support service costs, i.e. electricity or audio patches.
Decision Process
The following factors will be considered in the RFP process:
Responsiveness
Timeliness
Availability for 45 min. Q/A session
Creativity, flexibility and willingness to ask questions
Production Responsibilities
The scope of work shall include producing seven 1-3 minute video vignettes on each Hall of Fame Honoree. The contractor will work under the supervision of the Hall of Fame show producer. Visual content should be compiled to properly represent the life achievements of the honoree. The written script for each vignette should be submitted to the producer for approval. Contractor shall provide a fullscreen graphic of each honoree, and chyrons that match the graphics look of the Hall of Fame program. The vignettes should be completed by December 5, 2012 and submitted via DVD and movie file. The honorees are from the following cities.
Russellville, KY
Louisville, KY
Washington, DC
New York, NY
Atlanta, GA
Pittsburgh, PA
Preliminary Schedule
A production schedule should be developed and submitted for approval by the NABJ show producer.
Pricing
NABJ is seeking a winning bid in the $15,000 - $18,000 range.
NABJ's decision will be based on competitive pricing, inventory availability, customer service, and client references.
Work For Hire
The services provided are a work for hire. The final product is the Property of NABJ and cannot be reused, disseminated or rebroadcast in any form without the express permission of NABJ.
Submit
To submit your proposal, click the link below.
ONLINE APPLICATION
