Writer's Week 082710 Updated

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Editor - Akron Life & Leisure Magazine
Baker Media Group
Location: Akron, OH
Akron Life & Leisure Magazine is seeking an editor for its print publication. The editor is responsible for writing, editing and proofing city lifestyle topics, including the arts, health, entertainment, history, current events, home and garden, education, senior living and dining. The editor must be able to juggle multiple tasks and projects while meeting stringent deadlines. This position reports directly to the Creative Director.
Candidates must have excellent editing, writing and proofing skills as well as experience with PCs and the Internet. They will be called upon to assist the Creative Director in evaluating the visual elements of an arts and entertainment magazine. Position requires the ability to coordinate and manage the editorial staff as well as salespersons as their efforts relate to editorial content, layout and special advertising sections.
The ideal candidate is a creative self-starter who thrives on working long hours, including some weekends and evenings; enjoys meeting readers and advertisers; and who can lead the charge for an energetic and team-oriented office atmosphere.
Akron Life & Leisure Magazine is a monthly lifestyles publication committed to providing information that enhances and enriches the experience of living in or visiting Akron and the surrounding region of Summit, Portage, Medina and Stark Counties.
Contact Details
Apply to Don Baker Jr. Email or Online application

Tutor, Student Newspaper - Cuyahoga Community College
Campus or Location Metropolitan Campus
Vacancy Number PT049-11
Position Type Part-Time
Non-Union
Working knowledge of newspaper procedures, business processes, including advertising rates and sales. Must have working experience in print journalism. Must be proficient in AP Style to advise the student publication staff of adherence to journalistic standards.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor's degree required, preferably in English or journalism. A minimum of one year's experience on the staff of a college newspaper, and at least one year's experience as a professional in the journalism industry.
Ability to work well with others; and the ability to work under the pressure of regular publication scheduled deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Schedule 10 hours per week. Work days and hours flexible.
Target Hiring Rate/Salary $13.68/hr
Position Status This is a part time, non-union position.
Apply Online

Programming & Promotions Director - Ideastream
Job Posted: August 12, 2010
Application Deadline: September 3, 2010
WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream® seeks a forward thinking, creative, curious person who can help a growing multi media organization to define and implement impactful, community focused program streams and promotion efforts for multiple distribution channels, including TV, radio, and cable. Emphasis will be on meeting audience, quality and service objectives. Involves building schedules based on interpretation of audience research, managing creation of on-air promotion materials, supervision of staffs, and management of non-broadcast distribution relationships. Multiple media experience preferred.
Qualifications include:
· Knowledge of PBS and NPR systems
· Demonstrated skills and experience building successful broadcast programming strategies and promotional campaigns. Experience in public broadcasting preferable.
· Excellent leadership and management skills. Demonstrated decision-making and delegation skills; demonstrated interpersonal skills.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent presentation skills.
· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred.
Guidelines for Submission
Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, work samples, and references to:
HR@ideastream.org

E-Media Project Leader, Custom Media - Penton
Posted 08/05/2010
Penton is seeking an e-Media Project Leader to join the Custom Solutions team in the Cleveland office.
·Turn-key project management for Webcasts from point of sale to final summary report phase.
·Developing the registration page and database; registration confirmation and the reminder process;
·Create and implement all external invitations, graphical creation of overall event look and feel including page banners, web ads, end user console and html custom invites.
·Formulate an overall marketing campaign while being able to review the events success rate through the campaign and make adjustments.
·Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.
·This position is the lead role in overseeing the live webcast as well as ensuring all webcast presenters have a clear understanding of the technical requirements and the flow of the event.
·Project Lead for all eMedia video projects, including developing new video enhanced eMedia product offerings.
Position Qualifications:
·General understanding in the areas of web programming or experience as a webmaster.
·Power Point, Java, Flash, Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver experience is desired.
·Proficient at meeting deadline and handling multiple tasks.
·Superb organizational and communication skills.
·Degree in related field preferred.
Apply at: laura.desler@penton.com

WGAR Morning Show Hosts - Clear Channel
Clear Channel Cleveland is looking for a morning show team for its country station, WGAR. Seeking an entertaining, compelling, engaging communicator with 3-5 years of on-air experience preferred. All market sizes and formats welcome, as long as you understand our audience and how to entertain them. Rush your most spectacular demo to WGAR Program Director Charley Connolly and please put "air check" in the subject line. Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer.

Sports Anchor - Fox 8 News WJW TV
Reports to: News Director
Posting Date: 08/05/2010
Minimum Knowledge, Skill &/or Abilities: Actually we don't want 'Minimum Knowledge,' there's plenty of that out there, we want 'Maximum Knowledge' and creativity. Someone who can make Fox 8 sports 'must see', even for people who are not sports fans. Someone who understands and embraces new production technology. Editing skills will be necessary, videography skills will be a plus. Candidate will be expected to contribute to the stations website, Facebook page, Twitter and any other emerging technologies
Position Description: Can you do sports like it's never been done before on a television newscast? WJW/Fox 8 is looking for a dynamic personality to re-define the way traditional sports is done on a newscast. We want you to blow up the 1970's sports format that most stations are still using and help us reinvent it in a 24 hour ESPN, Facebook, Twitter, Blackberry world. The ideal candidate will be extremely knowledgeable in local high school sports, collegiate sports and professional sports. We expect the candidate to break stories on at least 3 platforms: mobile, internet and broadcast.
Education Requirements: College degree preferred and minimum 3 years experience.
Interest parties can submit resume and references via e-mail or US Mail at:
Attn: Human Resources
fox8.jobs@fox8.com
WJW
5800 S. Marginal Road
Cleveland, OH 44103

Producer - Fox 8 News WJW TV
Reports to: News Director
Posting Date: 08/09/2010
Minimum Knowledge, Skill &/or Abilities: Two years minimum producing experience. Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills. Have knowledge of computers. Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts and schedules. Have the ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines. Must keep up on local, state, national and international events. Must work individually as well as part of a team. Work on various platforms including broadcast, mobile and web. Quick writer, must know spelling and grammar, have strong communication skills, be detail oriented and have good news judgment.
Position Description: The primary responsibility of the News Producer is to produce, write and gather information and graphics for highly produced newscasts, programming and station websites. The Producer is responsible for writing and producing news stories, show opens and graphics elements. The Producer will be required to fill in on other newscasts or the station website as needed. The Producer is expected to submit daily story ideas, contribute recommendations on daily story coverage and special assignments. The Producer will also copy edit news stories by reporters and writers, produces special news events, shows and coverage outside the daily newscasts. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements: College Degree preferred
Interest parties can submit resume and references via e-mail or US Mail at:
Attn: Human Resources
fox8.jobs@fox8.com
WJW
5800 S. Marginal Road
Cleveland, OH 44103

Reporter - Fox 8 News WJW TV
Reports To: News Director
Position Description: To gather, and present the news for the newscasts and station website. The Reporter will be required to generate daily story ideas as well as special project ideas. Be an enterprising and aggressive reporter with multimedia skills and knowledge of various technology and equipment used to perform daily duties. Develop contacts within the area and maintain those contacts on a regular basis. Represent the station at community functions and events as required. Work closely with the Executive Producer, Assignment Editors, Show Producers and Website Producers, writing scripts, editing copy and gathering visuals. Be on-call for news events. Have strong live and presentation skills, exceptional editorial judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Must have at least three years of professional broadcast experience.
Education Requirements: College degree preferred
Interest parties can submit resume and references via email or US Mail at:
Attn: Human Resources
fox8.jobs@fox8.com
WJW
5800 S. Marginal Road
Cleveland, OH 44103

Assistant News Director - WEWS-TV Cleveland
Requisition Number: 2385
Job Description: It's an exciting time to join Cleveland's premier television station, WEWS News Channel 5! We are seeking an innovative, dynamic Assistant News Director to lead a team that executes and delivers quality content to multiple platforms.
The successful candidate will have a proven record of success in leading the production of compelling local content and managing distribution to newscasts, websites, social networking platforms, cell phones and other devices.
The duties of this position include managing the day to day news operation for distribution to multiple platforms; managing the integration of social networking, UGC and other non-tradition avenues with broadcast content; leading the team to expertly showcase content across multiple platforms; hiring and performance management of direct reports; creating tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas; implementing and working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations; writing, copying and editing scrips for multiple platforms; leading coverage planning of major events; proactively communicating news initiatives across departments; evaluating workflow efficiencies; assisting News Director in managing the newsroom budget; other duties as assigned.
Must possess a four-year college degree; at least five (5) years professional broadcasting news experience required. Newsroom management experience and financial/budget experience preferred. Also, must be proficient with newsroom computer systems and spreadsheet software applications; proficient with Microsoft Office; providen record of creativity, excellent people skills; ability to handle deadline pressure; excellent written and oral communication skills; and proven effective delegation skills.
Must have a valid driver's license with safe driving record and proof of insurance.
Apply here

Executive Producer - WOIO TV
Details: WOIO-TV, Cleveland's CBS affiliate, is seeking an Executive Producer. This is a management position in one of the most aggressive and creative local news operations. Responsibilities include: directing newsroom operation; supervision of overall production and editorial direction of newscasts; hiring, evaluation, and scheduling of various news staff members; administration of directives and implementation of policy as set by News Director & Assistant News Director; and other duties as assigned. Required qualifications include: 3-5 years of line producing and previous news management in a major market; excellent people skills and news judgment; ability to make multiple decisions under extreme deadline pressure; knowledgeable of and ability to execute contemporary production skills; complete knowledge and understanding of libel and privacy law; and ability to run news operation in the absence of News Director & Assistant News Director. Send Resume and non-returnable DVD to: WOIO-TV, atten: News Director, 1717 E. 12th St., Cleveland, OH 44114. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Editor, Online Communications (Part time) - Goodyear
To efficiently develop, write and produce on-line communications vehicles that satisfy business objectives and exceed audience expectations. Key audience is internal and global.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree probably in English/Journalism/PR /Communications -- but could be in Business or Computer Science.
Three to five years of communications-related work experience is required; specific experience should include: 1-3 years of web-related experience.
Proficiency with content management tools and web publishing and experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Experience with project management principles and techniques.
Solid organization and time management skills.
Must be self-motivated, organized and capable of working with minimal direction.
Ability to interact globally with associates and management.
Ability to effectively communicate with internal audiences.
Ability to embrace and adapt to rapidly changing technologies.
Ability to respond to changing priorities.
Strong communications skills.
Excellent writing and editorial skills with a good sense for news and news judgement.
Strategic communications planning.
Tasks
Provide website design, content development and delivery expertise to translate business objectives into creative, high-impact web enabled functionality.
Use on-line internal communications vehicles and programs to motivate associates worldwide in support of company goals and objectives.
Develop, document and implement "best in class" processes for the production of web sites for internal communications.
Maintain highest standards of professional communications performance.
Conceptualize, design, develop, write, produce and maintain on-line internal communications vehicles for global audience. Design, configure and maintain Global Communications Intranet sites.
Coordinate with Corporate Communications, SBU PR staffs and Web Site Operations, Global Communications external Web site activities, especially GoodyearNewsRoom.com and corporate content on Goodyear.com.
Type
Part-time
Apply here

Executive Director - Cleveland, City Year, Inc.
The Executive Director serves as the primary leader, external champion, and internal manager of a City Year site. The ED holds responsibility, accountability, and authority for the site's success in achieving its potential for impact, sustainability, and scale. The ED provides vision and translates strategy into action and results, developing and executing on a multi-year strategic plan and an annual operating plan to manage the overall performance and growth of the organization. The ED integrates the site's strategy and priorities with those of City Year, Inc and participates within the City Year global network to advance the mission of City Year by: o Working with City Year Headquarters department staff and Office of Site Leadership o Serving as a member of the network-wide team of EDs to exchange support, resources, and best practices o Serving on network-wide project teams and providing input on the strategy and priorities of City Year, Inc. The ED of City Year Cleveland reports to the Regional Director in the National Office of Site Leadership. The ED represents the organization within the local community and local government by establishing and maintaining relationships with major local internal and external stakeholders, including the staff team, site board members, corps members, service partners, AmeriCorps staff, community leaders, and private sector funders and sponsors. Click here to see full job description.
E-mail: emak@cityyear.org

Marketing & Communications Director - United Way of Greater Lorain County
Salary: $35,000 - $50,000 Reports To: Executive Director
Full-time professional, strategic thinker and leader that enjoys working with a small dedicated team supported by an engaged citizen's board and large base of volunteers. Develops, manages and executes the strategic marketing and communications plan, specifying target audiences, budget, goals and activities. Writes, edits and coordinates all aspects of all external marketing projects, including advertising, newsletters, annual reforts, website development and maintenance, social network media platforms, direct mail and publication design and printing. Writes and distributes news releases to all media outlets. Duties include directing community relations activities and developing and maintaining key community relationships. Must be comfortable interacting with executives, community leaders and board members.
Benefits
Family health insurance, disability and life insurance and an employer-matched 401k retirement plan.
Minimum qualifications: BA in marketing, communication, journalism, public relations or closely related field with 3 to 5 years progressively responsible experience in the field. Excellent writing skills a must. Knowledge of Lorain County a plus.
Contact Details
Name: Peggy Chamberlain E-mail: pchamberlain@uwglc.net
Apply here.

Independent Contractor/Freelance Corporate Communications Specialist - Polyone
Tracking Code 60000659 Avon Lake, OH
Duration of Project/Services Estimated to be through December 31, 2010
PolyOne Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented individual to provide services as needed including, but not limited to, drafting internal and external communications, including press releases, organizational announcements, employee benefit information, employee newsletters and other literature as appropriate.
Specific projects/services include:
· Creating and implementing employee communications/announcements
· Supporting communication initiatives associated with corporate financial and business announcements
· Writing media pitches, press releases, fact sheets, advertorials and bylined articles
· Editing/creating PowerPoint presentations
· Creating and posting content to the Intranet and Internet
· Assisting with speech writing and research
Must have the following:
· Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
· 3-5 years experience in corporate communications or equivalent experience
· Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving and project-management skills
· Strong sense of urgency
· Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
· Proficiency with MS office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email and website content management systems
· Proficiency in AP Style
This is a self-employed independent contractor (1099 contractor) position. Projects and services to be performed are expected to average between 20 to 30 hours per week.
Submit your Resume and client and/or professional references to http://careers.polyone.com. No phone calls please.

Public Relations Coordinator - Thunder::Tech
The thunder::tech public relations department develops and executes communications strategies in the areas of media relations, social media, corporate communication and editorial services. thunder::tech is an integrated marketing agency and the public relations department frequently interacts with design and development teams in multimedia or interactive projects.
The Public Relations Coordinator works with the public relations staff to manage client media relations campaigns and specific public relations projects/events. They are responsible for researching, designing, planning, implementing and evaluating all details of these campaigns.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or marketing, excellent written and oral communication skills and strong organizational skills. The ability to write for interactive media as well as produce copy efficiently and creatively is essential. Knowledge of social media tools, proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with AP style is required. Working knowledge of Adobe products is a plus, as well as experience with research tools including Cision, Radian6 and other applicable public relations software. Other ideal credentials include knowledge of HTML, search engine optimization and video production.
Essential Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Organized work habits and ability of multitask
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Ability to think critically and creatively
- Understanding and experience in media relations, social media and online communication
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or communications
- Strong writing samples
To apply, please submit your resume and writing samples to Misty Fry at misty@thundertech.com or apply online.