President's Column
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The topic "Freedom of the press" dominated a friendly discussion a few other SPJ members and I had with a group of cartoonists from the Middle East in May. They were in Cleveland as part of a national tour organized by the U.S. State Department to expose them to the American culture. It's also designed to alleviate the misconceptions about the United States in the Arab world.
Fortunately, the Fourth Estate here enjoys tremendous amount of free speech, which is painfully lacking in other regions. The visitors said they were banned from drawing cartoons of religious and government leaders in their country.
True, there could be occasional self-imposed and management-initiated censorship here. However, there's no government-sponsored, organized censorship as is in the Middle East. I could relate to it. While working as a reporter in Oman in the early 1980s, we were told not to cover certain stories.
A simple 8-inch story I wrote about a burglary was slashed to a paragraph following the local police chief's visit to the editor's office. Unfortunately, the condition in that part of the world remains the same today.
As we celebrate July 4 with fireworks and backyard barbecues, let's take a moment to reflect how lucky we are to have a free press.
Sincerely,
Cliff Anthony
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 SAVE THE DATE!
Cleveland Journalism
Nostalgia Night
On Tuesday July 20th, we're planning a summer social evening: the theme is Cleveland Journalism Nostalgia. Bring your relics,
stories and photos from Cleveland's journalistic past to share with the
group. Dress in appropriate gear, if you like -- you could even carry "antique" recording devices like tape recorders and non-digital cameras.
Before we start the fun, we'll have an election for
the new board to serve the Cleveland Pro Chapter in the coming year.
Nominations will be sent out ahead of time, so all you'll need to do at
the meeting is vote. If you know of someone who would be ideal for the
board, please contact Past President Betty Clapp as soon as possible! When and if you know you're coming, please RSVP to Secretary-Treasurer Tom Moore so we'll know much food to buy. There will be a cash bar. A nominal $5 per
person charge will be collected at the event to help defray expenses.
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Job opportunities
| Junior Designer/Photographer
Contempo Communications is looking for hard-working, outgoing individuals to provide creative and design support in our Art & Photo Departments starting this Summer. Candidates must be detail oriented, organized, have a strong interest in photography, design and online media. This is a part time opportunity to work in the creative department of a growing communications company. We are interested in candidates who are studying photography, magazine publishing and online design. We are looking for self starters that are highly motivated to make a difference. You should have the strong desire to be involved with what's going on in Cleveland and it's thriving business community.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
ˇ Assist with design and layout of marketing materials for print, online and interactive media campaigns
ˇ Assist in the execution of our print magazine and website by designing editorial pages and building graphic elements
ˇ Helping with photography concepts, research, production and management
ˇ CSS and HTML a plus but not necessary.
ˇ Shoot production and management
ˇ Help with prop scouting for photo shoots
ˇ Archiving, administration and cataloguing
ˇ Develop relationships with freelance artists
ˇ Obtain permission to reprint images
Ownership of Macbook with CS3-CS5 is a plus.
Ownership of a digital camera a plus.
Interested candidates should send resumes and writing samples to Publisher Renee DeLuca Dolan by e-mail at info@gocontempogo.com. No phone calls, please.
Writer's Week acknowledges the hard work and dedication of Kelly Blazek for searching out the job listings below. To subscribe to her newsletter, see the writeup in the box below this.
Managing Editor - Cleveland Jewish News
The Cleveland Jewish News, a community-based media company,
seeks a managing editor to oversee newsroom operations and strategise and
implement electronic and digital initiatives. The successful candidate will be
an experienced journalist with a proven track record in newsroom leadership and
supervision; experience in content creation and production for print and
digital platforms; and is a strategic thinker and self-starter with
demonstrated sound news judgment. This position will set and drive the
company's print and digital content that extends readership and maintains high
standards of fairness, accuracy and quality. Candidates should have a
bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related media field; five or
more years of experience in newsroom supervision and personnel management;
demonstrated success in initiating and/or maintaining Internet, social media
and related digital platforms; and superior skills in communication and organization. Send cover letter and attach resume in Word format to Michael E.
Bennett, CJN Publisher and Editor, at publisher@cjn.org.
Web and Social Media Manager - The Salvation Army, Northeast Ohio
The Salvation Army, Divisional Headquarters of Northeast Ohio is accepting resumes for a Web and Social Media Manager. The position is full time, requires some nights and weekends, and travel throughout Northeast Ohio.
Basic functions include: prepare and execute updates to the divisional website and 30+ local websites; basic social media tasks; basic public relations; and strategize with and educate other staff on incorporating relevant social media techniques. More specific job responsibilities include: interview staff, volunteers, and clients to prepare material for marketing and media; prepare publications such as posters and brochures or work with outside vendors to do so; knowledge of digital photography; create a social media strategy; and develop and maintain a system for the distribution of media alters, public service announcements, and new releases.
Qualifications include: bachelors degree preferred; experience using graphic design computer software; excellent writing skills; demonstrated social media experience; demonstrated knowledge of website construction and content management; marketing experience; and ability to prepare press releases. Prospect must be a licensed driver in the State of Ohio and have reliable transportation. Creative, inventive, imaginative, and original work is a must.
If you are interested in this position please send a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to: The Salvation Army, 2507 E. 22nd Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, attention Gina Campbell.
E-mail: gina.campbell@use.salvationarmy.org
Added 6/11/2010
Graphic Designer - Oberlin College
Posted 6/8/2010 Applications due by July 16
The Office of Communications at Oberlin College invites experienced applicants for the position of Graphic Designer. This is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the Director.
Responsilbities: As a key member of the Oberlin publications team, the graphic designer is responsible for designing and producing the quarterly Oberlin Alumni Magazine; the annual Oberlin Conservatory magazine; and publications for the offices of admissions, development, and others. The successful candidate is a creative, innovative thinker who can assist directors in strategies for recruitment and fund-raising appeals; direct photo shoots and artists; create and oversee a team of student design assistants; and develop and manage a successful work flow, including a database of templates, fonts, and photographs. The graphic designer will ensure that all communications follow brand guidelines and work to maintain and advance Oberlin's commitment to environmentally sustainable practices.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, or a related field of study, with 3 to 5 years of hands-on design experience and a highly creative portfolio of past work. Demonstrated proficiency in InDesign, Quark, Photoshop, and Illustrator on the Mac platform. Experience creating specifications for print vendors, creating files for print (sheet, web, and digital), and attending press checks. The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team and to prioritize and manage multiple projects with firm deadlines.
Desired Qualifications: Experience in a higher education or nonprofit environment. Illustration skills and experience. Knowledge of environmentally sustainable paper stocks, inks, and design practices. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Compensation: Within the range established for this position, salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.
To Apply: Interested persons should submit letter of application and résumé by July 16 to: Kelly Viancourt, Director of Print and Publications, Oberlin College, 247 W. Lorain Street, Suite C, Oberlin, OH 44074.
Applicants with online portfolios may e-mail a link to kelly.viancourt@oberlin.edu (kelly dot viancourt at oberlin dot edu )
Applications may be accepted until the position is filled.
Marketing Manager of Public Relations - MetroHealth System
Reports To: Director, Marketing Communications
Develops, writes and produces content for print and
electronic publications for The MetroHealth System. Serves as a key member of
the communications team to create content for referring physician and consumer
newsletters and publications. Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer
service program.
Required: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or English. Five to seven years of print, electronic and editorial experience in health care or business environment. Exceptional and experienced writer, excellent communication and proof reading skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate working relationships both internally and externally. Strong project management skills; technologically savvy. Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff. Experienced, take-charge professional with initiative and creativity. Writing and planning skills are critical. Demonstrated proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Preferred: Previous health care experience.
Apply with title of the job you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail.
Send to: cvanhorn@metrohealth.org (cvanhorn at metrohealth dot org)
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Cleveland Job Bank
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Check Kelly Blazek's website for details on jobs in marketing, public
and media relations, development, media, graphics/web design and more.
Many of
the jobs listed above are reprinted from Blazek's
newsletter,
for which we are grateful.
To subscribe and get the
full list, e-mail the Cleveland Job Bank.
For more information, go to the website or write to Kelly Blazek.
Also see the website for
listings of out-of-town job search websites.
Please Note: The jobs on Blazek's list
are ONLY in communications related occupations.
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a service of the Cleveland chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
It is updated weekly and edited by Carrie
Buchanan, John Carroll University journalism educator, student Katie Sheridan and associate editor Dr. Richard Hendrickson. Send news
items to spjcleveland@gmail.com
Address: Cleveland SPJ,4337 Chanticleer Drive, Fairview Park, Ohio
44126-1906
Chapter e-mail: Cleveland@spj.org
President: Cliff
Anthony, canthony@lorainccc.edu
SPJ local Web site: http://www.spjchapters.org/cleveland/
The Society of Professional Journalists works to improve and protect journalism. SPJ
is dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating
high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi and
based in Indianapolis, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a
well-informed public, works to inspire and educate the next generation of
journalists, and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and
of the press.
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DICK HENDRICKSON
NOMINATED FOR
DISTINGUISHED TEACHING
AWARD:
SPJ NATIONAL
WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK!
Throughout the year, SPJ seeks nominations for its highest national honors. The awards seek to honor individuals and groups that have made a significant impact on journalism in the past year, or in some cases, over a long period.
This year, former Cleveland Pro chapter president and longtime member Dr. Richard Hendrickson, who was an editor at the Lorain Journal and later taught at John Carroll University, is nominated for the Distinguished Teaching in Journalism award.
In addition, The Carroll News is nominated for the national Ethics in Journalism Award for its restrained coverage of two campus suicides in the fall of 2009, and the excellent work the campus paper's editors did to explain the paper's coverage and its ethical implications to fellow students.
SPJ invites members to view these and other national honors candidates and leave comments for the SPJ Executive Committee's consideration.
To leave feedback, you must be logged in to the Members' section of the SPJ website and provide your SPJ membership number on the feedback form. Anonymous feedback will not be accepted or reviewed. However, the identities of those offering comments will not be disclosed outside of the SPJ executive board and the headquarters staff.
Click here after logging in for a full list of the candidates
and to be directed to the feedback form.
REPORTERS' "BOOT CAMP"
Since 2007, SPJ has been holding the annual Reporters Institute in St. Petersburg, Fla., at the Poynter Institute. Funded by the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, the Reporters Institute invites up to 36 early career reporters for three days of "boot camp-style" training, networking and camaraderie. There are two sessions, one for print/writers and another for broadcast/video journalists.
Go to the national SPJ website for a recap of the May 23-26 print institute Links to other training programs are also on this site. And here are testimonials from the June 13-16 broadcast/video group.
SPJ is happy to offer the program next year. Stay tuned for dates and application information in coming months.
A FEW REMINDERS
FROM SPJ NATIONAL
The Journalist's Toolbox is updated often. Make it one of the first resources you seek when news breaks.
The SPJ Freelancer Directory is a service we provide that brings you one step closer to being connected with an editor. As a member, you can place your profile in the database at no extra charge and your information is immediately available to all editors seeking freelancers.
The SPJ Job Bank is another service we provide to members at no extra cost, and we are continuing to build our database. SPJ also posts jobs that are listed on the News Association of America Job Bank, so you get two databases for the "price" of one!
Direct any questions regarding the above services to Scott Leadingham.
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Part-time jobs for journalism or communications
students
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Circle Neighborhood Voice has three part-time jobs for which it seeks ambitious students who desire to
work in a positive and creative environment. This is a great opportunity for
students who want to apply classroom learning in real world situations. We
prefer students who were reared in one of our eight neighborhoods (Buckeye-Shaker,
Central, East Cleveland, Fairfax, Glenville, Hough, Little Italy and University
Circle). However, we will consider
applicants from other locations as well as those who currently reside in these
areas.
These are paid, part time positions. (10 hours per week)
Applicants should possess some knowledge of the Evergreen
Cooperatives business model. For information please visit evergreencoop.com
POSITION #1:
COPY EDITOR (Print Edition)
Report to: Publisher
Applicants should possess a
passion for editing, research and grammar.
Responsibilities
Line-edit
copy for publication. Check for grammar, punctuality and structure.
Pitch
ideas and occasionally submit articles for publication.
Research
and fact-check submitted articles.
Must
posses a strong ability to write concise and creative headlines.
Provide
updates at weekly staff meetings.
Meet
weekly deadlines.
Qualifications
Experience
copy editing school publications is preferable, but not required.
Strong
proficiency in grammar, punctuality,
sentence and story structure.
Ability
to make reasonable and fair editorial decisions.
Proficiency
in Associated Press style.
Creative
and personable.
Strong
work ethic.
Positive
attitude, team mentality.
POSITION #2:
ONLINE EDITOR
Report to: Publisher
Applicants should possess a passion for editing, research, grammar and online
media. This is a great opportunity for students who want to apply classroom
learning in real world situations.
Responsibilities
Line-edit
online content for grammatical errors, punctuality and story structure.
Pitch
ideas and occasionally submit articles for publication.
Light-research
and fact-checking of submitted articles.
Create
catchy and concise headlines.
Provide
updates at weekly staff meetings.
Meet
weekly deadlines.
Qualifications
Knowledge
of online editing.
Strong
proficiency in grammar, punctuality, sentence and story structure.
Proficiency
in Associated Press style.
Demonstrated
ability to edit for online content. Preferred, but not required.
Ability
to refine and focus story ideas for clarity.
Creative
and personable.
Strong
work ethic.
Positive
attitude, team mentality.
POSITION #3:
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Report to: Publisher
The ideal candidate is passionate about
layout design, creating layout templates and working with local photographers
and illustrators.
Responsibilities
Design
newspaper layout. Follow and create imaginative templates for the
publication.
Strong
knowledge of basic design principals, composition (grouping, alignment),
components (typography)
and concept (message and style), a must.
Versatility.
Maintain
overall design structure for the publication.
Provide
updates at weekly staff meetings.
Meet
weekly deadlines.
Dependability.
Qualifications
One to
two years graphic design experience with a focus on newspaper/magazine
layout.
Quick
learner
Strong
proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites CS3-CS5, Photoshop, Illustrator,
Dreamweaver (optional).
Demonstrated
understanding of composition, components and concept. (Portfolio)
Creative,
original and personable.
Aesthetics:
Ability to interpret Editor's vision of the publication.
Strong
work ethic.
Positive
attitude, team mentality.
Deadline
Driven.
Please provide portfolio
upon request.
Please email resumes for any of the above positions to
Josette Compton, publisher, and Nicholas Hobbs, associate publisher,
at jcompton@clevefdn.org
and nhobbs@clevefdn.org
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Internships
for journalism students
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Burges & Burges Strategists
seek interns
Are you a communications, public relations, political science or marketing major interested in making waves in Ohio? If so, you
could be our next intern! Burges & Burges Strategists is currently accepting
applications for interns in our Cleveland office. We are currently looking for undergraduate students
interested in strengthening their research, writing and problem solving skills
at Ohio's leading strategic communications firm. Interns must be able to work
between 15 and 40 hours per week. Paid internships and internships for credit may
be available. If you are interested, please
send a cover letter and your resume to info@burgesandburges.com. For more information about Burges &
Burges Strategists please visit www.burgesandburges.com or facebook.com/burgesandburges
Apply now
for Cleveland Magazine fall internshipsCleveland Magazine is
looking for editorial interns for the fall. The deadline to apply is
July 15.
The internships are unpaid but the magazine will reimburse students for
parking
or a bus pass. Schedule ranges from 16 to 32 hours per week, and duties
include
fact-checking, research, writing and some clerical work for Cleveland
Magazine, its sister
publication Inside Business and other
publications.
Candidates
must live or attend college in the Cleveland area
(Akron, Kent and Oberlin included). Minority candidates are encouraged
to
apply.
Our interns are highly valued and are integrated into the
editorial team. They are entrusted with serious responsibilities and
given
plenty of opportunity for professional development.
We're looking for
bright
student journalists or recent grads with experience at their college
newspapers
or magazines. The ideal candidates also have a flair for magazine-style
feature
writing and knowledge of Cleveland.
Cleveland Magazine takes
on editorial department interns three times a year: for fall and
winter/spring
semesters and for the summer. We have already chosen our summer interns.
The
deadline for applying for winter/spring is Nov. 15.
To apply, send a
cover
letter explaining what you could bring to the job, a resume, references,
the
date you would be able to start, and four or five published samples of
your
work to Erick Trickey, Senior Editor, Cleveland Magazine, 1422
Euclid Ave.
Suite 730, Cleveland OH 44115.
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