Writer's Week 091010

Writer's Week acknowledges the hard work and dedication of Kelly Blazek for searching out most of the job listings below and internships listed in a separate box. To subscribe to her free newsletter Cleveland Job Bank, see the writeup below.

College Photographer/Videographer - Baldwin Wallace College
The College Photographer/Videographer helps the College fulfill its mission by providing and managing photographic and video production services for the Baldwin-Wallace College community. While highest priority is placed on support for admission, marketing, public information, publications, varsity athletics and institutional advancement, this position must work in an effective, collegial and courteous manner with all departments and aspects of campus life.
Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities: The following outlines the essential functions of the position and should not be considered a detailed description of all duties inherent in the position:
Provides photographic and video production services to help Baldwin-Wallace College fulfill its mission
Chronicles the life of the campus, including location services as needed
Manages the College photo/video studio
Organizes and manages the storage and retrieval of the B-W photographic images and maintains the photo/video library and archives
Develops and executes annual plans relating to visual communication services and makes recommendations
Recruits, trains and supervises student assistants
Provides technical assistance to the College community regarding photographic and video production needs
Designs, transports, sets up, and operates production equipment, including audio and lighting equipment, for field and studio productions.
Computer edits video tape segments on a variety of tape formats.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and five years experience as a professional photographer/videographer
Demonstrated knowledge of lighting materials, techniques and media
Demonstrated knowledge of video equipment, production and editing techniques as well as applications for traditional and new media
A self-starter with a strong sense of customer service, must be able to work effectively and courteously in a collaborative environment
Must display initiative in identifying and meeting institutional visual communication needs
Skill in the use of computers, preferably Macintosh environment
Knowledge of Abode Photoshop, Final Cut and other software packages related to photography and video production
Knowledge of new advancements in photography equipment, image management and techniques
Willing to work non-traditional hours, including frequent evening and weekend assignments during the academic year
Ability to configure, operate and maintain studio and/or field audio, lighting and associated production equipment.
Maintains current knowledge of photographic and lighting techniques, best practices and emerging trends and technologies in visual communication
Able to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
Compensation:
A competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, 12 days paid sick leave, 20 days paid vacation, 13-15 holidays, employer-paid long and short-term disability plans, 403 (b) retirement plan, college-paid life insurance and tuition remission benefits for employee and spouse. To learn more about the College's benefits package, go to: http://www.bw.edu/resources/hr/
To Apply:
Email resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references postmarked no later than Sept. 15, 2010 to HR@bw.edu

Associate Editor - Lawn & Landscape Magazine
Lawn & Landscape magazine, a national b2b magazine serving the landscape industry with a circulation of about 75,000 seeks an associate editor. As associate editor, you would write stories for the print and online editions, edit contributed copy, assist in production of the monthly print edition and manage the production of several weekly and monthly e-newsletters.
You'd also be in charge of producing weekly videos, podcasts and hosting webinars with industry experts and readers, as well as helping manage our social media presence on a variety of platforms. The position allows you to work across and with all departments at a fast-growing, fast-paced media company - editorial, graphics, interactive,marketing and sales.
The ideal candidate:
· has three years minimum experience in daily newspaper reporting or magazine journalism
· thrives and enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-stress work environment
· can handle many projects at once
· can communicate well with readers, clients and other members of our team
· understands and is interested in working on the web
· has a strong sense for business and marketing
· likes to collaborate and share ideas
· must have a desire to excel professionally, help people and make a difference to both our readers and our company
Salary is $30,000 to start, with opportunities for performance bonuses.
If you're interested, send a resume and three clips to Editor Chuck Bowen. Use "LL associate editor" as your subject line.

WGAR Morning Show Hosts - Clear Channel radio
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.

Presentation Designer - Rosetta
Rosetta, a top ten interactive agency, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Presentation Designer in our Cleveland office. The ideal candidate will have strong experience creating/designing PowerPoint templates for presentations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Works with technical and creative team members to oversee creation & update presentations
Create presentations in PowerPoint & Keynote
Ensures quality and consistency of presentation content
Maintains presentation standards
Ability to incorporate streaming audio and video into PowerPoint
Ability to incorporate Flash into presentations
Can quickly edit and enhance images in Photoshop
Must be comfortable creating diagrams and graphics in Illustrator/Photoshop
Must be able to step back to see the 50,000 foot view, but obsess over the details before delivering work
Job Requirements
3 - 5 years of experience working on corporate presentations
BA in Graphic Design or equivalent
Possesses basic knowledge of video editing software and Mac and PC platforms
Expert in PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office Suite & Keynote
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written a must
Must be enthusiastic about mobility in general and HTC in particular
Must be a team player and strong communicator Job Type Full-time Location Beachwood, OH 44122 Beachwood, OH 44122, US
Apply online here.

Graphic Designer - Cleveland Botanical Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden has an opening in its marketing department for an experienced, inspired, multi-tasking graphic designer. Principal responsibilities include the design and production of all marketing and other institutional materials to communicate the Garden brand, events, programs, and activities to key audiences. This work includes print publications, brochures, rack cards, flyers, advertisements, as well as web and electronic design.
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of four years experience in graphic design and demonstrated working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including: Adobe PhotoShop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, and Adobe InDesign CS; and Microsoft Power Point. M The position also requires a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic or Art Design and a thorough understanding of print and electronic production. Proficiency with web content management systems, basic html, and email software (Constant Contact) highly recommended.
Interested individuals can forward a resume, salary history and references to:
Human Resource Manager
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
Or hr@cbgarden.org

Graphic & Interactive Designer, full-time, Cleveland Museum of Natural History
The Graphic & Interactive Designer plays a lead role in conceiving, designing and producing visual interpretation pieces for Museum exhibitions and other visitor experience assets. As a multi-disciplinary designer, you will be comfortable moving seamlessly between print and interactive media to produce a wide variety of interpretive content. Working in collaboration with other designers, exhibit developers, artisans, curators, and educators, you will create environmental graphics and multimedia displays that reflect best practices of the museum profession while providing the highest quality interpretive experience for Cleveland Museum of Natural History visitors.
What You'll Do:
·Listen, absorb, learn, act. Work with expert staff to visualize complex information into easy-to-understand and aesthetically relevant designs that engage the visitor. Create design schemes, comps and proofs in coordination with exhibit development teams from a diverse array of disciplines.
·Organize. Build and maintain relationships with vendors to manage supplies, obtain estimates, prepare production-ready files and insure quality output. Maintain an archive of electronic and paper design files. Traffic projects through approval process as appropriate. Coordinate graphic services for other Museum departments. Fulfill requests in a timely manner and coordinate interdepartmental billing.
·Get your hands dirty. Design and physically produce graphic and interactive content for exhibit interpretation, general museum signage and public programs. Media may include printed exhibit labels, environmental graphics, electronic signs, touchscreen kiosks, and more. Assist in physical installation of projects as needed.
·Play with cool toys. Operate wide-format inkjet printer, postscript RIP, scanner, vinyl cutter, hand mounting/laminating press and other graphic equipment. Mockup and test multimedia exhibit elements. Keep up on the latest technology as related to museum interpretation.
·Be kind. Work to reconcile a diverse range of feedback on designs while maintaining aesthetic integrity and visitor-focused design approaches. Foster quality control through clear, consistent communication.
·Fix things. Maintain and update existing interpretive media inventory.
·Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to design, production of existing graphic and media displays.
·Be flexible. Other duties as assigned.
What you need:
·A bachelor's degree and 2+ years professional experience in Graphic Design, Multidisciplinary Art/Design, or a related discipline.
·A wonderful portfolio, good writing ability, and an eye for (typographic) style.
·Mad skills in Adobe Illustrator and Flash CS5 are a must. Proficiency in other Adobe Creative Suite (CS5) applications including InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, After Effects, on the Mac platform. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, & Actionscript a plus. Proficient in standard office applications. Desire and ability to learn new applications as needed.
·Ability to read and comprehend technical & architectural drawings. Knowledge of basic drafting concepts helpful.
·Hands-on skills. Proficiency with basic hand tools. Some experience in a workshop environment and understanding of basic work-site safety principles.
·Able to troubleshoot and resolve basic hardware and software issues on Macs and PC's
·Must be able to lift objects weighing 40lbs and be comfortable working at elevated heights from ladders and high-lifts.
·A keen interest in science, nature and conservation.
What we need: Send a cover letter, resume and 3-5 non-returnable portfolio samples in electronic or printed form to:
Joel Alpern, Director of Exhibits
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
One Wade Oval Drive, University Circle
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
jalpern@cmnh.org
No phone calls, please.

Three Part-time Positions for Students:
Ad/Sales Representative, Copy Editor and Graphic Designer

All three are with the Greater University Circle Neighborhood Voice, a local, student-run, online and print publication that serves eight Cleveland neighborhoods: Buckeye-Shaker, Central, East Cleveland, Fairfax, Glenville, Hough, Little Italy and University Circle. Our mission is to inform, inspire and provide a forum for all residents, organizations and businesses in Greater University Circle through relevant, quality print and online media.

Applicants for any of the three jobs should possess some knowledge of the Evergreen Cooperatives business model. For information please visit www.evergreencoop.com

These are paid positions, 10-20 hours per week.

Please e-mail resumes to

info@neighborhood-voice.com

or mail to the following:

Greater University Circle Neighborhood Voice

Attn: Publisher/Advertising1422 Euclid Ave., Suite 1510

Cleveland, OH 44115-2001

1. Ad/Sales Representative

We are looking for an ambitious college student (Preferably a business marketing major) or a working adult who is a sales leader. This person must have a vision to grow print and online revenue by expanding our client base through creative strategies that target big and small local businesses. The candidate must possess strong closing skills.

If you are a college student, this is an opportunity to apply classroom learning in real world situations.

Qualifications

1+ years of advertising sales experience; or 3+ years of marketing/business college-level study.

Strong organizational and presentation skills

·Working knowledge of print and online advertising sales

Ability to create proposals, at client's request

Provides quality customer service skills, surrounding company values.

Strong interest in media sales.

Deadline driven and a team player

Benefits:

This is a commission-based, part time position. (15-20 hours per week)

2. Copy Editor

Looking for an ambitious college student who desires to work in a positive and creative environment. Applicants should possess a passion for editing, research and grammar. 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.

Responsibilities

Line-edit copy for publication. Check for grammar, punctuality and structure.

Write concise and creative headlines, a MUST.

Available to work late on Wednesdays, our production day.

Meet weekly deadlines.

Provide updates at weekly staff meetings.

Qualifications

Experience copy editing school publications. Preferable, but not required.

Strong proficiency in grammar, punctuality, sentence, story structure and headline writing.

Ability to make reasonable and fair editorial decisions.

Proficient in Associated Press style.

Creative and personable.

Strong work ethic.

Positive attitude, team mentality.

This is a paid, part time position (10 hours per week).

3. Graphic Designer
The ideal candidate is passionate about layout design, creating layout templates and working with local photographers and illustrators. 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.

Responsibilities
Work with current design consultant and publisher. Observe and offer feedback in beginning stages of design process. Follow NV template and design imaginative covers.

Strong knowledge of basic design principals, composition (grouping, alignment), components (typography) and concept (message and style), a must.

Versatility. If necessary, ability to design ads for clients.

Leadership. This position requires correspondence with the printer. Therefore you must feel comfortable with this responsibility.

Maintain overall design structure for the publication.

MUST meet weekly deadlines.

Dependability. Weekly hours are flexible with the exception of Wednesday, our production day.

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites CS3, CS4 and CS5.

Qualifications
At least two to three years (sophomore, junior or graduate level) graphic design education/experience with a focus on newspaper/magazine layout.

Quick learner

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites CS3-CS5, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Demonstrated understanding of composition, components and concept.

Creative, original and personable.

Aesthetics: Ability to interpret editor's vision of the publication.

Strong work ethic.

Positive attitude, team mentality.

Deadline Driven.

This is a paid, part time position (10 hours per week).