Welcome to hollakmedia —

The originally produced stock, editorial, commercial and journalism content, tutorials, discussions and tactics you will find here is the culmination of years of hard work, attention to detail and the passion for creating effective digital content.

Expect examples of originally produced creative work — and equally important, a continual discussion on the business of producing this type of creative work. Without the business of you’re nothing more than bankrupt, a hobbiest or both.

From creative freelancers trying to stay in business to newspaper staffers, from MSM journalism reporters and editors to advertising and magazine photo buyers…there is content here meant for you.

BIO

Joseph Hollak is an award winning digital media content provider.

It’s a fancy way of saying he has produced award winning content for both traditional print and digital spaces in the way of photo-, print, audio and video journalism.

Graduating in May 2008 with a degree in Mass Communication & Journalism with an emphasis in digital media and photo-journalism, Hollak has worked or interned at various levels in the newspaper industry from student-run newspaper to weekly and daily newspapers in various roles:

• Multimedia Editor / Webmaster
  
• Video / multimedia reporter
• Traditional print reporter
  
• News photographer
• Photo editor

Currently Hollak produces freelance assignment / spec stock content for the advertising and editorial industries.

Outside of work, Hollak enjoys fly-fishing, documentary films, blues music and probably too much pressed coffee.

AWARDS

• The Paul V. Sheehan Service Award
  • California State University, Fresno Department of Mass Communication and Journalism 2007 - 2008
• Outstanding Digital Media Student
  • California State University, Fresno Department of Mass Communication and Journalism 2007 - 2008
    
• Society of Professional Journalists
  • 2006 Region 11 Mark of Excellence Award - first place
    
  • 2006 National Finalist for breaking news photography
    
• California Newspaper Publishers Association
  • News photography
  • Sports action photography
  • features / photo essay photography
• Associated Collegiate Press
  • Online Pacemaker
• California College Media Association
  • Best Interactivity
  • General Web Site Excellence

PREVIOUS

Joseph Hollak also worked for nine years as a successful stock broker managing capital for individuals, family foundations and non-profit organizations.

There was also a time in college when Hollak could be heard on the Killer Bee Morning Zoo as a radio morning show personality.