Have you ever wished Rachel Coleman would come perform in your town? I certainly did. I remember reading the newsletters and blog posts about fantastic Signing Time events in many different places, and wondering when it would be it would be our turn. Well, as I later found out, those events are hosted by organizations, schools, libraries, or individuals in that area who partner with the Signing Time Foundation and simply pay the expense of bringing Rachel (or the whole Signing Time group) to perform or speak.

I decided that we needed a Signing Time “Sing and Sign” concert in my hometown:  Maple Grove, Minnesota. Signing Time did not air on our PBS station, and I knew that there were many families in my community that would benefit tremendously from Signing Time. The big challenge was that between the time we found out that Rachel would be available to perform, and the date that the event was scheduled to take place, there were only 30 days. It wasn’t very much time to pull everything together, but I decided to take it on!

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Part time or Freelance Position: Project Manager/Writer-Editor/Assistant

Two Little Hands Productions, creators of Signing Time and Baby Signing Time, have an opening for a multi-tasking individual to function as Project Manager/Writer-Editor/Assistant to Emilie Brown (Co-owner, producer, and head of product development). This position may be either a part time position or freelance position, with a degree of flexibility in work schedule, and would involve some hours working at the Two Little Hands office in Midvale, Utah.

Job Tasks and Skills
Project manager – facilitating release of new products, marketing materials, and other special projects as assigned.
Work with graphic designers and copywriters to initiate, oversee, and complete projects
Review new products prior to public release, for final proofing and testing
Research relating to new products and programs
Edit and proofread articles, marketing copy, and other written materials

The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
Can manage projects from start to finish
Is impeccable with details
Can effectively work independently and solve problems
Has excellent interpersonal communication skills/customer service skills
Has experience in graphic design (or an excellent eye for good design)
Is an excellent writer and editor
Is extremely familiar and has personal experience with Signing Time products

While not required, any of the following skills would be tremendously helpful: knowledge of ASL, basic graphic design, basic video editing, basic photo clean up (photoshop), public relations writing, advertising experience, and marketing copywriting.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume with a cover letter explaining why you feel this is a great fit for you. We really do read the cover letters! Please also include your salary requirements. Email to Rebecca@signingtime.com with your name in the subject line followed by the word “Resume.” Please, no phone calls or in-person inquiries about this job.

Freelance Writers and Editors Needed

Two Little Hands Productions, creators of Signing Time and Baby Signing Time, are looking for a few talented freelance writers.

Projects may include writing and/or editing:
1. Newsletter articles
2. Scholarly or research based articles
3. Print products such as curriculums, manuals, or guides
4. Marketing and advertising copy for new product releases, special offers, website copy.
5. Copy on product packaging
Please submit a resume and writing sample to Rebecca@signingtime.com with your name in the subject line followed by the words “Freelance Writer”. Include a brief cover letter that tells us in which of the above types of writing you excel. Also, point out any relevant areas of specialized knowledge or experience that you possess. Since some of our writing needs require in depth knowledge of Signing Time products, Two Little Hands company history, and general “voice” of the company, please share with us the extent of your knowledge and relationship to Signing Time programs. Finally, include your hourly freelance rate (or other compensation arrangement.)
Please, no phone calls or in-person inquiries about this job.

By Gwen Cox, Signing Time Academy Director

The Signing Time Academy has enjoyed tremendous growth, not only in the United States, but around the globe.  Among the 200 certified instructors, the Academy has now expanded to include instructors from Canada, Germany, Australia, South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Many more have applied from other countries and are now in the process of becoming instructors, and so the number of countries with Signing Time Academy instructors is growing each week.  The reaction of families all over the world to the top-rated Baby Signing Time program has been exciting. After all, parents’ desire to communicate with their children using signs is not exclusive to North America.  Families everywhere want to experience the same joys and successes that the families here have enjoyed for many years.  Families and educators in South America, Mexico, Africa, India, Russia and England are inquiring about classes, and many are inquiring about becoming Signing Time Academy Instructors themselves. Continue Reading »

Rachel and Lucy on the course

In case you missed it, here’s a quick recap of some of the awesome happenings around here, and particularly in the life of Rachel Coleman, co-creator and host of Signing Time. (Subscribe to Rachel’s blog if you haven’t already!)

On March 13th, Rachel posted a blog entry entitled Run With Your Life, where she announced that she, her husband Aaron, and their daughter Leah (yep, that’s Leah from Signing Time!) were training to run the Salt Lake Half Marathon.

On April 13th, 2010 Rachel posted Run With Your Life: Part 2 – No Exceptions, where she announced to everyone’s surprise that 9-year-old Lucy had been granted a “stroller exception” and would be able to join them for the Salt Lake Half Marathon.

On April 14th, an article by Bill Oram was published in The Salt Lake Tribune entitled ‘Team Lucy’ will push 9-year-old with spina bifida in SLC half-marathon”. On April 17th was the big day. Rachel, Aaron, Leah and Lucy Coleman, 11-year-0ld Alex Brown (Leah’s cousin and co-star) and Alex’s dad, Derek Brown, along with several friends and Signing Time fans completed the Salt Lake Half Marathon as “Team Coleman” with their motto pinned to their backs: STRONG ENOUGH.

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We just want to thank you for your endorsements of Two Little Hands Productions in round one of the Shine a Light contest! We finished up with 1149 endorsements, putting us at #3 out of 150 top companies. This means we have made it on to round two.

Next we will be evaluated by Diane Von Furstenberg, JJ Ramberg, and Ellen Degeneres along with the other top 150 nominees. Only three finalists will be selected and announced on September 24th. Each of the three finalists will receive a $10,000 grant.

VISUALIZE another update on September 24th telling you that we’ve made it to the next round!

Once the finalists are announced, you can show your support again by casting your vote September 24 – October 16. Get ready to spread the word on your blogs, Twitter, and Facebook. We know that thousands of you have been touched by Signing Time… and if we make it to the top three, we’ll need your help more than ever during that voting period.

The overall winner will be announced October 19th and will receive a $50,000 grant and $50,000 worth of marketing support.  This would be a great help for spreading the word about our products and continuing to produce more of what you want!

Subscribe to this blog (if you haven’t already) and we’ll keep you posted as the good news is available.

Thanks again for being part of the Signing Time Family and for showing your support.