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Introduction to Party Reporting

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WHEN
Thursday, Feb. 2, 7-10 p.m.

WHO
Ideal for anyone who wants to break into celebrity or party reporting.

WHERE
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Beverly Hills, Calif.

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

Sip Moet all night, feast on filet mignon, chat with movie stars, and get paid? Doesn't sound like a bad gig, right? On almost any given night in Hollywood, one or more chic venue is throwing some gloriously opulent celebrity-filled bash?and among the lucky invitees are an army of reporters who come not only to consume, but also to cover. And one of them could be you.

With so much access to so many celebrities-a valuable commodity in the entertainment reporting industry-the party circuit offers more than just a taste of La Dolce Vita. It is an income-generating machine. And for the L.A.-based writer who knows how to work it, it can be a freelance goldmine or a ticket to a career at a hot front-of-the-newsstand title.

In this 3-hour seminar can expect to learn about:
  • The elements of a Hollywood party (from the tip sheet to the goodie bag)
  • Understanding the party machine: why the parties exist, who they invite, and how you learn about them beforehand
  • The entertainment reporting market: which publications need party material and what are they looking for?
  • Breaking in: why it's not as difficult as you think
  • The process of getting invited/credentialed
  • Life on the red carpet (aka "Beginner's Row")
  • Recognizing the rich and famous - and faking it when you don't
  • The celebrity approach rigamarole: managing a world of over-managed talent

Instructor Bio

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Jenny Sundel
Jenny Sundel spends most of her days interviewing celebrities and lusting after their wardrobes. A former contributor to Us Weekly, her work can now be seen in People, Women's Wear Daily, Self, and Calabasas, among several other publications. She has also written for Shop Etc., InStyle, Women's Health, the New York Post, E! Online, TeenPeople.com, Career World, and Modern Bride (regional editions).


Testimonials


Jenny's energy definitely kept me zoned in on the topic at hand. She gave great pointers, tips, and anecdotes of her own experience as a party and red carpet-reporter. I look forward to going to more courses in the near future, and I hope that they are just as animated as she is! -- Elana Pruitt, Online Fashion and Health Editor, agendamag.com and PlasticSurgery.com

"I loved the Party Reporting seminar. Jenny Sundel was a fantastic teacher very insightful, professional and candid! You could tell that she has volumes of experience. It was wonderful that she was willing to share so many first hand experiences and personal lessons. It is clear that she has great enthusiasm about her profession and the media industry and it's fun to learn from someone who really enjoys what they are doing.The small class size was great to. I took away a lot from the session including many new ideas about how to get my own career of and running in a new direction. If these are what all MediaBistro classes and seminars are like you are doing something right." -- Brie Strohmeyer, Associate Producer, Conan: Red Nails

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