President's Column
| Cliff Anthony  |
Many, many moons ago (Do I sound that old?), I covered a fatal car crash. After three weeks, the "dead man" telephoned me to say "hello." Apparently, he didn't die and was seriously injured. I relied on the local police and a hospital official who gave me his name, age and other details. My biggest mistake was not contacting the victim's relatives and the county coroner because it was a brief item.
He said something like this: "I'm still alive." He was gracious and no lawsuit followed. I ran a correction even though he didn't insist on one.
This anecdote may be a stretch for Cleveland Journalism Nostalgia Night, the theme for our chapter's mixer at 6 p.m. July 20 (Tuesday) at
Johnny's Little Bar 614 Frankfurt Ave. in Cleveland.
At least you get the idea!
Bring your favorite Cleveland media stories and lots of business cards. The event is designed to provide an opportunity for journalists and journalism students to network and build camaraderie. Anyone interested
in the field is welcome.
Last year's mixer attracted about 20-25 people. Among the topics discussed were the state of the media, biased political coverage and freelancing opportunities. I'm sure we'll have a lot to talk about, such as the coverage of Lebron James' free-agent media circus.
A $5 charge will cover the cost of crudités and other expenses. There will be a cash bar. For reservations, please contact our Secretary and Treasurer Tom Moore. It's also an opportunity to meet and greet our new board members. Our Nominating Committee has put together a new slate for the 2010-11 term. The list appears elsewhere in this newsletter. I would like to urge all chapter members to vote for them.
See you on July 20.
Sincerely,
Cliff Anthony
canthony@lorainccc.edu
Editor's Note: This is Cliff Anthony's final column as president. We all thank him for writing it, and for his excellent work as our chapter president.
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 SPJ Cleveland
nominates
new board slate
On Tuesday, July 20th, in conjunction with our Cleveland Journalism Nostalgia Night, we'll have an election for
the new board to serve the Cleveland Pro Chapter in the coming year.
Nominations are (and we hope have a bit more info on each next week): President: Claudia Taller First Vice-President, Membership and Communications Chair:
Carrie Buchanan
Second Vice-President and Program Chair: Audrey
McCrone Secretary-Treasurer: Tom Moore Immediate Past President: Cliff Anthony Members continuing their terms:Veronica Dahlberg, Tony Kozlowski and Dave Molpus New member taking over the remainder of Ken Myers' term (see article below):Rodney Bengston Members extending their terms:Jay Miller, Pete Chakerian, Stan and Betty Clapp Nominees for open positions: Cheryl D'Mello, graduate student at Cleveland State University. Rich Exner, computer assisted reporting editor at The Plain Dealer. Anup Kumar, assistant professor at Cleveland State University. The election will take place at the start of SPJ Cleveland's summer social event: a Cleveland Journalism Nostalgia Night.
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.
When and if you know you're coming to the event, 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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New board member named to replace Cuyahoga County Council candidate
| Rodney Bengston  | SPJ Cleveland board member Ken Myers is running for the District 6 seat
on the new Cuyahoga County Council and consequently has stepped down from our
chapter's board to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest for SPJ
members who might end up covering the election. We take this
opportunity to thank him for his services to the chapter and wish him
well. Stepping in to replace Myers is Rodney
Bengston, who has worked as a copy editor, reporter and production editor at Sun News. He now works as assistant editor the Sun Post-Herald, West Shore Sun and Sun Sentinel. He also is a founding member of the Cleveland Comedy Kitchen, which does stand-up comedy shows at clubs, corporate events and charity functions. See him on YouTube at the Cleveland Comedy Festival 2008! |
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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: - Assist with design and layout of marketing materials for print, online and interactive media campaigns
- Assist in the execution of our print magazine and website by designing editorial pages and building graphic elements
- Helping with photography concepts, research, production and management
- CSS and HTML a plus but not necessary.
- Shoot production and management
- Help with prop scouting for photo shoots
- Archiving, administration and cataloguing
- Develop relationships with freelance artists
- 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.
Finance Reporter - Crain's Cleveland Business Reports to editor/managing editor
Job responsibilites include:
reporting reporting financial news and
features
for print and beat coverage of
banking, insurance and courts researching
stories developing sources and
story ideas collaborating with
Managing Editor and Editor
(and other reporters/editors as necessary) to develop stories.
Candidates should have at least one year of
journalism experience, with financial reporting experience a plus.
Candidates
should be comfortable with numbers and financial statements and must be
able to
develop source networks.
Send resume and clips/work samples to editor Mark
Dodosh via e-mail at mdodosh@crain.com
or via regular mail to 700 W. St. Clair Ave., suite 310, Cleveland
44113.
Freelance Writer - Science Periodical
Freelance writer/reporter needed by monthly
national periodical for scientists who run research laboratories. Find
and
interview experts on managerial tactics (e.g. supervising lab techs and
post-docs) and grant application and administration.
Experience
a must, especially
newspaper and graduate science. Competitive fees, telecommute.
Send full
letter
with resume pasted in. No attachments or clips at this time. Newspaper
and science research experience a big plus. Reply to: pubnaples@gmail.com
Assignment
Editor/Associate Producer, WOIO TV
WOIO TV's News Department has an immediate
opening for a full-time Assignment Editor/Associate Producer. Successful
candidate will be expected to generate story ideas, monitor news wires
and
radios, make "beat" calls, establish and maintain sources, conduct
story research, keep files and records of upcoming news events, direct
field
crews to gather and produce news, ensure stories as decided by news
management
are covered, use personal discretion and initiative to solve problems,
use
personal news judgment and discretion to make story and coverage
decisions as
events warrant, and assist producers in writing and preparing news
content.
Also expected to fill-in as line producer for various newscasts which
requires
the ability to select stories, prepare a rundown, back-time the live
broadcast
from the control room, insure editorial integrity and adhere to
guidelines and
responsibilities establish by the News Content Director, and complete
other
tasks as assigned by management. Training in basic rules of journalism
and news
gathering required, college degree in journalism preferred, ability to
research
news stories and excellent writing and story-telling skills necessary.
Ability
to work well under pressure and communicate and get along with others
required,
and knowledge of Cleveland area preferred.
Immediately send cover letter
and
resume to: WOIO/WUAB-TV, 1717 E 12th St., Cleveland, OH 44114
*NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE* Contact: Gene Galante
Director of Conservatory Communications - Oberlin College. Posted June 23. Due Date: August 1.
The Office of Communications at Oberlin College seeks applications for the position of Director of Conservatory Communications. This is a full-time, 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the Vice President for Communications and the Dean of the Conservatory of Music.
Responsibilities: The incumbent will promote the artistic excellence of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and support its initiatives and mission by managing communications and messaging in all manner of media, both external and internal. This includes managing media relations in traditional and new media outlets; implementing marketing communications and advertising for print, broadcast, and new media; devising public relations strategies; overseeing content on Oberlin's website; editing the annual Oberlin Conservatory magazine; overseeing production of the annual arts guide; and serving as editorial director of Oberlin Music, the conservatory's recording label. The incumbent will also manage the efforts of the Assistant Director of Conservatory Communications and perform other tasks as assigned by the Vice President for Communications and the Dean of the Conservatory.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in music, English, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field, plus a minimum of five years full-time experience in public relations and media relations; Outstanding writing, editing, and oral communication skills, including strong leadership skills and knowledge of industry best practices; Outstanding interpersonal and public relations skills and professional demeanor; Excellent organizational, planning, project management, and problem-solving skills, and proven creative skills; Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, web content management systems, and social networking; Familiarity with the Mac environment; Ability and willingness to take direction and work under deadline pressure, often handling several projects at once, both independently and as part of a team.
Desired Qualifications: Knowledge, understanding, and support for higher education and the values of a liberal arts environment; Communications management experience in higher education, specifically in music education or music public relations.
Compensation: Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The benefits package includes medical insurance, life insurance, pension program, one-month annual vacation, and a tuition remission plan for eligible dependents.
To Apply: Submit cover letter, résumé, references, and writing samples and/or samples of previous publications and promotional materials to Rachel Peters, Office of Communications, 247 West Lorain Street, Suite C, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074 (or electronically to rachel.peters@oberlin.edu). Review of applications will begin August 1. Late applications may be accepted until the position is filled.
Graphic Designer - Oberlin College Posted June 8. 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.
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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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It is updated weekly and edited by Carrie
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Address: Cleveland SPJ,4337 Chanticleer Drive, Fairview Park, Ohio
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Chapter e-mail: Cleveland@spj.org
President: Cliff
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The USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism is pleased to announce the 9th annual USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program. The Fellowship, funded by The Getty Foundation, immerses mid-career arts, culture and entertainment editors, producers and writers from around the world in the distinctive cultural cauldron of Los Angeles.
Six arts journalists who bring distinction to the field will be chosen from the international applicant pool. The Fellowship accepts applicants who practice journalism in print, radio, television and online. Their areas of experience may include architecture, literature, film, pop culture, the visual and performing arts. They can be generalists and/or specialists. Staff journalists, affiliated freelancers and independents are welcome to apply.
The 2010 Fellowship emphasizes visual arts and architecture.
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Fellowship dates: Nov. 7-21
How to apply: An electronic application is now available online. Instructions are provided. Read the eligibility requirements on our website before you submit an application.
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Notification of Acceptance: August 20, 2010
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Cost: The program covers most expenses, including: roundtrip travel to and from Los Angeles, hotel, most meals, reading materials, Internet access in hotel room and transportation within Los Angeles. Fellows are given a $300 stipend.
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Other news
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Save the dates!
Two new writing conferences
Skyline Writers
27th Annual Writers Conference
Saturday, August 21, 2010
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More info at
http://www.skylinewriters.com/conference.html
AND
The 27th
Annual
Western Reserve Writers Conference and Workshop
Saturday, September 25,
2010 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
More info at
http://www.deannaadams.com/conference.htm
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SPJ News
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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 Morning 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.
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Part-time jobs for journalism or communications
students
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| The Greater University
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/burgesandburgesApply 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. Ideal candidates 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.
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