President's Message
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Seasons greetings!
Yes, it's almost the holiday season again already, and time to reserve tickets for the Cleveland Communicators' Holiday Party.
It will once again take place at the City Club; this year it's on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Former Cleveland SPJ president Jerry Masek is happily planning for a joyful celebration, and we hope to see you all there. There are more details in the box to the right of this column.
Yes, holidays are about parties, but they're also about taking care of other people and thinking back on the past year. It's easy to think about your parents, your spouse and children, your co-workers and friends, but we see homeless people pulling heat from the city's innards while sitting on sidewalks and children whose parents don't read to them at bedtime. It's also easy to check the list of goals for 2010 and discover you only achieved 50 percent of what you wanted to get done. But striving for excellence, and living each day connected with the world, can be more productive than the "to do" list.
May your Thanksgiving be . . . caring, thoughtful, and thankful.
Claudia Taller
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Final Cut Pro II
followup workshop
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Hurry and register for Final Cut Pro II workshop! A few seats are still available for the second Final Cut Pro workshop with Dennis Ryan.
The workshop will take place tomorrow, Nov. 20 starting at 9:30 a.m. at Lorain County Community College, PC 108 in the Patsie Campana Building.
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In order to save time, participants need not shoot their own videos. videos will be uploaded to computers and participants will follow the instructor in step-by-step cutting and splicing videos, as well as mixing audio.
This workshop is free for those who participated in the first. For those who did not, the fee is $10 for students, $15 for members, and $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is needed for new participants. Please register online here, even if you are one of the original participants who is returning.
Contact Tom Moore at tmoore56@msn.com if you have any questions.
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Heights Observer workshops
open to all
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The Heights Observer - a nonprofit "citizen journalism" publication covering Cleveland Heights and University Heights - is offering workshops to help empower people and include them in the community conversation. You do not have to do work for the Heights Observer to attend.
"Photography for community journalists," led by Greg Donley, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 23. It will cover how to take better newspaper photos and how to submit them for publication in the Heights Observer.
"The Media Meltdown: What happened to newspapers and magazines, and what's next" will be led Bob Rosenbaum. In addition to his work at the Observer, Rosenbaum is a media consultant. He'll offer an overview of the economics and other industry trends that shape today's news business. This workshop will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 7.
Both workshops will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Lee Road Library, 2345 Lee Road, in Meeting Room B. Both are free and open to the public. Reservations can be made here but are not necessary.
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How should SPJ remain relevant
in the digital age?
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How should the oldest and largest journalism organization in the country remain relevant in today's digital age?SPJ's Digital Media Committee was formed to answer questions like these and to help SPJ remain relevant as the digital age progresses.The report, recently released, suggested that SPJ should be the journalism industry's premier source of information on the latest technology, newsgathering approaches and business models. And SPJ should unite new media start-ups in a national network to foster communication and innovation.Other suggestions include bridging the divide between new and old media; creating a vibrant network for new media start-ups to share ideas online and in person; becoming an advocate for expanding access to the Internet, news and information; and teaching reporters to use powerful emerging technologies.The report's interview subjects include: media analyst Ken Doctor; Joshua Benton, Nieman Journalism Lab; Josh Breitbart, New America Foundation; author Clay Shirky; Pulitzer Prize winners Wendy Ruderman and Barbara Laker, Philadelphia Daily News; former Seattle Times executive editor Mike Fancher; digital media pioneer Howard Owens, Washington Post National Innovations Editor Mark Luckie; Jay Rosen, New York University; Tom Rosenstiel, Pew Research Center; media analyst Alan Mutter; Rick Edmonds, Poynter Institute; and Mark Briggs, author of "Journalism2.0."For more information contact Daniel Axelrod at 978-855-8935 or keystonespj@gmail.com. For the entire report visit the website.
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Job opportunities
| Thanks to Katy Waters, president of the Central Ohio Chapter for sending the first six listings in this column today. Most are not in Cleveland, but there are numerous Cleveland listings below these.
The Telegraph-Forum in Bucyrus, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a full-time lead reporter in the information center. This position provides coverage of stories within the market and is the lead person on complicated reporting assignments. This position provides technical direction to staffers in the area of news gathering and may perform basic training assignments.
Requirements include a college degree, 5 or more years of progressively more difficult experience, typing and computer skills and knowledge of database computer programs.
Interested parties can e-mail former Bobcat Larry Phillips at lbphilli@nncogannett.com
The Monitor, a 40,000-circulation daily in McAllen, Texas, has an opening on the metro desk. It's a small paper in a newsy place; about 10 miles from Mexico. Spanish is a plus. During the last month, reporters here have landed jobs at the San Antonio Express-News and the Philly Enquirer. It's also home to Posties Dave Hendricks and Jeff Smith. Here is the posting. A copy editing position is also expected to open up soon.
The Media Network of Central Ohio has an opening for a copy editor/paginator position in Mansfield, Ohio, on a five-paper copy desk. Send a cover letter, resume and relevant work samples to Presentation Editor Melissa Ramaley at mramaley@gannett.com. Posties Nicole Franz ('09) and Jackie Best ('09) work on the copy desk already. Feel free to e-mail either with questions, Nicole.L.Franz@gmail.com or Jackie.A.Best@gmail.com. A longer run-down of the job opening is online here.
The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) in Arlington, Va., seeks a talented assistant editor/writer to generate content for online and print publications, including a bimonthly magazine, daily blog, weekly e-newsletters and more. This is an entry-level position suitable for a recent graduate or someone with 1-2 years experience. Please submit resume, cover letter and two writing samples to Andy Brown at abrown@acmanet.org.
Presbyterians Today, a monthly magazine of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that's based in Louisville, Ky., is looking for writers. There's one (one-year) contract position open. Applicants need to be Presbyterian. The magazine does a lot of features, profiles and coverage of trends in the church. Contact Postie Bethany Furkin ('08) at bethany.furkin@pcusa.org for more information.
The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA)'s communication department seeks a one-year professional in residence for the 2010/2011 academic term to teach mass communication courses: Mass Communication and Society, Copy Editing, and Visual Communication. Send letter of application, vita, all official transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Timothy P. Mottet, Department Chair, 1201 West University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539. Please direct questions to mottettp@utpa.edu.
Thanks to Kelly Blazek for her dedication and commitment in seeking out most of the jobs posted below. To receive her full newsletter (we only excerpt media-related jobs) see the separate box headlined Cleveland Job Bank at right below.
Proofreader
NAS Recruitment Communications, a recognized leader in the specialized field of human resources communications, is seeking a part-time proofreader to join our Cleveland Creative team.
This position provides proofreading, light copy editing and quality control for a broad spectrum of material and projects, from text-only research reports to multi-page, four-color collateral art brochures.
Qualified candidates must have proofreading experience and a flawless command of the English language; must be very detail-oriented; and must be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven, often clamorous, environment.
A competitive hourly rate is offered, along with a weekly 16-hour Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am-5:30pm schedule. Apply online here.
Online Content Strategist
Penton Media is seeking an Online Content Strategist to join the Mechanical Systems team in the Cleveland office.
The content strategist provides primary support for editorial content creators, and works with the editorial, marketing and sales teams in all aspects of online content management. This person must be a self-starter who is detail oriented and possesses strong digital media skills - someone who can work together with content creators, marketers, and sales teams to manage and grow a group of online properties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess, catalog and organize editorial website content in accordance with distinct audiences.
Work with content developers to track content effectiveness, along with creating, maintaining and enforcing style guidelines.
Update and maintain on-line site resources such as webinars, whitepapers, and videos.
Provide guidance to editorial and business staff on proper SEO methodology for editorial content.
Conduct content creation workshops for editorial teams.
Report site and campaign performance to management to make actionable decisions.
Develop competitive site analysis/GAP analysis.
Interpret site data and build achievable action plans to improve site traffic, performance and stickiness.
Manage, monitor and recommend site improvements to achieve stated objectives.
Conduct competitive research on analogous B2B and B2C online properties as well as general industry research in order to investigate and evaluate cutting-edge technologies and best practices.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field along with some work experience in an Internet-related business environment.
Understanding of web statistics and metrics programs, such as Omniture, WebTrends or Google Analytics.
Proficient using Microsoft Office and HTML. Photoshop, Javascript or Flash experience is desired.
Familiarity with search engine optimization. Practical experience with past SEO implementations is preferred.
Strong written skills along with a high attention to detail.
Proven ability to balance multiple projects, work with various creative and technical teams and deliver against aggressive deadlines.
In-depth knowledge of website, email, e-newsletter-design and development and production practices.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic organization and are ready to work smart and think fast we would enjoy speaking with you about the opportunities available to join our team. Please submit your resume including salary requirements for this job to: laura.desler@penton.com
Online Technical Manager
Penton Media seeks an online technical manager to be responsible for the day to day technical management of the New Equipment Digest web site (www.newequipment.com).
The Online Technical Manager provides primary support for clients, end users and the business/editorial teams and will be responsible for content management, application code changes and technical updates.
Principal Responsibilities:
Work with industrial suppliers for uploading and updating their online product catalog data: this will involve quickly and accurately transposing technical product information from suppliers into our database of product specifications.
Maintain existing website on a regular basis and perform ongoing web development as needed.
Perform or assist in various production tasks including updating and maintaining online content.
Manage both small and large scale website development projects.
Technical liaison between New Equipment Digest and Penton internal resources and outside vendors
Work closely with Penton's digital teams to test, monitor, and implement upgraded functionality.
Enter and monitor change requests/improvements through online ticket system.
Assist in Q&A and testing efforts.
Design and implement search engine optimization strategies to draw the highest quality targeted leads to the site.
Ability to understand and use web site metrics/Web analytics/SEO to help guide content priorities, content needs and determine trends.
Report site and campaign performance to management to make actionable decisions.
Possess the ability to envision how the web site fits into and supports the overall internal, marketing and advertising goals.
Manage, monitor, and recommend site improvements to achieve stated objectives.
Continually update to improve overall site traffic, performance and stickiness
Work with online sales and marketing manager on product development and long-term site growth.
As a member of the Penton Manufacturing and Supply Chain group Online team, participate in efforts to improve the performance, services, and profitability of all the group's brands, including leveraging of areas of excellence across the group.
Overall Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred
Familiarity with online databases required
Previous experience in web site development and design required
Ability to multi-task and keep priorities straight
Project management skills
Familiarity with product/company directories preferred
Industrial or Manufacturing knowledge a plus.
Media experience a plus
Technical Skills Required
Standards compliant of HTML & CSS. Must know how manually code HTML.
Know how to identify and resolve cross-browser issues.
Knowledge of how a CMS works.
Basic knowledge of SQL (writing queries and importation of data).
Experience with SEO best practices and implementation guidelines.
Experience working with site analytic tools.
Ability to use Photoshop to create/manipulate images and graphics for the web.
Technical Skills Preferred
Knowledge of HTML 5 & CSS 3.
JavaScript and/or JavaScript libraries such as jQuery or MooTools.
Familiarity with .NET a plus
A personal interest in web trends & marketing. Keeps up to date on web tech on their own because of personal interest.
Experience creating HTML emails.
Please submit resume with salary requirements to: laura.desler@penton.com.
Associate Editor
Vendome Group Healthcare Publications seeks an Associate Editor for Behavioral Healthcare magazine -- which analyzes the critical management, financing, and information technology issues that challenge behavioral healthcare leaders every day -- and
Addiction Professional, which serves professionals who influence both client care and field policy, including counselors, nurses, physicians, treatment program managers, and government officials.
Excellent editing skills with the ability to multitask will enable the Associate Editor for these B2B publications to solicit and edit manuscripts, as well as secure copyright agreements, from leading industry professionals. In addition, the highly motivated individual will formulate cover stories, features, and departmental pieces, managing copy flow from article submission to print, (including proofing article design and attaining permissions for artwork). The Associate Editor will be responsible for updating both publications' Web sites daily.
If interested, applicants with a BA in Journalism, English, or Communications can apply by attaching a resume as a Word document and sending it along with salary requirements to careers@vendomegrp.com.
We offer the successful candidate medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan. No Phone Calls Please.
Web Coordinator
John Carroll University seeks a Web Coordinator, who will provide leadership for the day-to-day creation of compelling, marketing-driven web content for John Carroll University's web presence (www.jcu.edu), including web pages, photography, video, and social media. Reporting to the Director of Marketing Services (Web) and working directly with the IMC team and the University community, the web coordinator will be responsible for assisting and supporting campus offices and departments with their respective websites using a web content management system.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Across a wide range of projects in the department and around campus, package and produce copy and images (and leverage multimedia, social networking, and other tools) to reach target audiences.
Support users who are managing websites using a web content management system.
Compile information to feed the rotating stories and promotional spots on the homepage (jcu.edu) and key landing pages by engaging with (and using your knowledge of) the University community to showcase the institution in a positive light.
Assist with creating content for various social media platforms.
Create advertising banners and other web graphics.
Work with the Director of Marketing Services (Web), the IT staff, and clients on campus to constantly improve the design, information architecture, quality, and accuracy of web content.
Develop a solid web authoring model/process.
Shoot and edit short-form videos and photography when needed.
Successful Candidates Should Have:
This position requires two years of in job or job related experience in the following:
Experience with web content management systems (WordPress).
Experience with HTML and PHP.
Experience with digital photography and Adobe Photoshop to create compelling graphics/advertising banners.
Experience shooting and editing digital video.
Experience with web marketing
For more information, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/164471
Apply online here.
Announcer/Operator (Part-time) - WCPN
Special Note: This is a continuously recruiting position based on current staffing needs at ideastream.
From time to time, ideastream® has a need for Announcer/Operators who are responsible for providing a local live announcing presence for WCPN broadcasts in an assigned shift. The job duties include: making sure that all scheduled programs and announcements air as logged; maintaining operating log per FCC requirements; maintaining program and E.A.S. logs per station requirements; taping programs and doing production as assigned. They also assist with communications within the station and with the larger community.
Required qualifications include:
· Familiarity with current FCC regulations applying to non-commercial broadcast operations.
· Familiarity with production requirements for handling both locally originated and network materials.
· Personable, professional on-air announcing style.
· Basic radio production skills.
· Ability to create appropriate, timely promotional and service continuity during broadcast.
· Ability to select appropriate news copy and present it accurately.
· Demonstrated competent broadcast console operation.
· Familiarity with basic computer operations, including word processing and Internet use.
· Responsible work habits, including strong initiative and follow-through.
· Some post-secondary education, broadcast training or other equivalent experience.
· An FCC radiotelephone operator license of at least a restricted grade is Preferred.
Guidelines for Submission:
Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and audio sample to this email address HR@ideastream.org or the address below.
Attn: Human Resources
WVIZ/PBS and WCPN 90.3 ideastream
The Idea Center
1375 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Afternoon Talent - WQAL Radio
Auto req ID 6768BR
WQAL Cleveland has an afternoon drive opening. Our current host has been promoted to morning drive. Are you wild about social media, pop culture and have an interesting perspective on life? Can you effectively communicate and evoke emotion over a :24 second Lady Gaga ramp? Then we want to see your resume. Apply online www.cbsradio.com
Preferred Skills/Experience Two years of on-air experience is preferred.
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience
Additional Candidate Instructions Email audio sample to jobs@q104.com
Creative Director, Marketing & Communications
Date: Nov 4, 2010
Location: Beachwood, OH, US
Facility: Cleveland Clinic Administration Center (CCAC)
Job Code: T99206
Critical leadership position providing focused creative direction and project, process, people management to ensure the quality execution of creative projects that consistently meet the goals, standards and deadlines of internal customers. Ensure that Cleveland Clinic's values and voice are consistently applied across all creative products using a creative brief for all projects.
Education, Knowledge, Skills:
* Bachelor's degree required.
* Demonstrated skills in design and communications.
* Role requires inspiration, vision and creativity in approaching projects.
Experience:
* Minimum of 10 years experience in the development of creative solutions that meet business goals.
* Requires a strong background in a creative environment and have a solid record of managing designers, editors and projects.
* Demonstrated experience in traffic and print production process, from concept to printed piece.
* Knowledge and demonstrated experience in online/web design.
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 Writer's Week is 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, assistant editor Emily Gaffney, a John Carroll University student, and associate editor Dr. Richard Hendrickson. Send news items and job & internship postings to spjcleveland@me.com
Address: Cleveland SPJ,4337 Chanticleer Drive, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126-1906
Chapter e-mail: Cleveland@spj.org
President: Claudia Taller ctallerwrites@wowway.com
SPJ Cleveland Chapter 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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 Celebrate the season
with SPJ, PRSSA, IABC
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RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!
FINAL DEADLINE NOV. 24
The Cleveland chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Public Relations Society of America and the International Association of Business Communicators invite you to their annual holiday party. It's a chance to renew old friendships and make new friends, as we ring out the old year.
Anyone who works in, is studying or is interested in communications is welcome. You don't have to be a member of SPJ, PRSA or IABC to attend.
There is a $30 admission for members of the sponsoring groups and guests. The fee covers food and fellowship and there will be a cash bar.
The party will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 6-9 p.m. at City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Avenue, 2nd Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114.
Please bring a new or like-new children's book to party to donate to an area elementary school.
If you plan to attend, you must RSVP and buy tickets here by NOV. 24.
Any questions? Please call SPJ Secretary-Treasurer Tom Moore at 440-454-3282.
Parking is your own responsibility but there should be street parking available on Prospect Avenue as there are no events at Quicken Loans Arena that night. The parking garage adjacent to the City Club Building off Prospect Avenue will be open. | |
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Final Cut Pro II
Saturday Nov. 20
Lorain County Community College
PC 108 in Patsie Campana Building
A follow-up workshop, open to new participants with preregistration
More info at left.
Heights Observer
"Photography for community journalists" workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m.
Lee Road Library
More info at left
2010 Annual Communicators Holday Party
Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
City Club of Cleveland
More info above
The Heights Observer
"The Media Meltdown: What happened to newspapers and magazines, and what's next"
Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
Lee Road Library
More info at left
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Canton-born writer Ted Gup finds mysterious, Depression-era donor
was his grandfather
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Tim Gup, author, former Case Western Reserve University professor and former staff writer for the Washington Post has published his third book, "A Secret Gift: How One Man's Kindness - and a Trove of Letters - Revealed the Hidden History of the Great Depression."
The book chronicles ravages of the Great Depression on his hometown of Canton, Ohio, and takes place the week of Christmas, 1933, a time when unemployment was 50 percent and people were literally starving to death. An anonymous donor that week took out an ad in the local paper, The Canton Repository, offering to help the down and out with a modest financial gift. All that he asked of them was that they share with him in a letter their hardships. He used the name "B. Virdot," a pseudonym. No one, he said, would ever know his true identity or who wrote to him. Hundreds, perhaps thousands of appeals were received and 150 modest checks were sent out across town. No one at the time discovered who he was or who he had helped.
Two years ago, Gup's mother gave him an old suitcase filled with old papers she had never seen before. Inside were hundreds of letters from December 1933 and 150 cancelled checks. That is when Gup discovered that Mr. B. Virdot was his grandfather - the name "B. Virdot" was a combination of his three daughters' names: Barbara, Virginia (Gup's mother) and Dorothy.
Gup tracked down the descendants of those letter-writers to tell the story of what became of them and how B. Virdot's gift touched their lives.
Gup also explored what led his grandfather to make the gift, only to discover that his entire early biography, birth certificate, passports and other documents were fraudulent.
Collectively this research offer a view of the Great Depression, chronicling sea changes in Americans' attitudes about themselves, their relationship with each other, and their expectations of government.
Gup will be in Cleveland to speak on Dec. 17. At noon he will address the Cleveland City Club and later that evening he will speak at the
Cleveland Suburban Temple.
For more informatio about the book, visit its website.
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Internships in Journalism
and Communications
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THE HEIGHTS OBSERVER
The Heights Observer internship is a full- or part-time position. General duties include covering local news and community news, writing news stories for print and Web publication, editing news stories, and working with volunteer writers, editors and photographers.
Responsibilities: Contributing original news stories and photographs about community issues, meetings and events; editing submitted stories for publication and assisting in the final editing and proofing of the print version; composing and publishing the on-line e-mail news blast; creating audio podcasts of original news stories; working with local government, nonprofits, and community groups to update the community calenda; assisting in the administration of www.heightsobserver.org; assisting in other aspects of production and distribution; assisting in events planning for citizen-journalism training sessions.
Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have at least two years of journalism studies and experience in working with volunteers and the general public. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be proficient with digital media, be self-directed, and demonstrate a strong ability to work well with a wide range of individuals and groups. Applicants should possess the ability to exercise independent judgment and take initiative. Familiarity with and/or an interest in Cleveland Heights and University Heights is preferred.
Compensation: This is an unpaid, volunteer position. A small stipend may be available for qualified applicants. The work schedule is flexible and will vary depending on events and projects. Deadlines: Dec. 1 for the spring semester and April 1 for the summer.
Contact: submit resume, clips and references to:
Deanna Bremer Fisher, Executive Director, FutureHeights, 2163 Lee Road, Suite 103, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
dbfisher@futureheights.org
LAWN & LANDSCAPE MAGAZINE
A national b2b magazine based near Cleveland that serves the landscape industry with a circulation of about 75,000, seeks an intern for winter or summer breaks. As an intern, 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. 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 is a magazine or newspaper journalism major who thrives and enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-stress work environment; can handle many projects at once; understands and is interested in working on the web; and likes to collaborate and share ideas. If you're interested, send a cover letter, resume and three clips to Editor Chuck Bowen (Summer Post editor '05) at cbowen@gie.net.
WINTER BREAK INTERNSHIP - FAHLGREN MORTINE
We are looking for one hard-working and motivated public relations student to join our intern team at our Cleveland office this winter during his/her winter break.
Potential internship responsibilities:
Conduct new business and client research
Develop media lists, editorial calendars and media results reports
Participate in both internal team and client meetings
Write news releases, Web site copy, fact sheets, collateral and other materials
Coordinate collateral projects, including invitations, letterhead and brochures
Interact with local, trade and national media, when appropriate
Qualifications
The candidate must be a full-time student at least in his/her sophomore or junior year of college, or a recent graduate. While preference is given to public relations, communications and journalism majors, all applicants will be considered. Ideal applicants possess strong research, organizational and writing skills as well as talent, drive, and the ability to work independently and in team settings. Prior internship experience in public relations, communications and journalism a plus.
Compensation: This is a paid internship.
Application Instructions
To apply, students must submit the following materials:
Cover letter explaining why he/she should be considered for this opportunity
Complete resume
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview prior to final selection.
All interested applicants send a resume and cover letter to careers@fahlgren.com, using "Winter Internship - Cleveland Office," in the subject line.
EVENT AND PROMOTIONAL INTERN - IRON SNAKE ROAD TOURS
Iron Snake Road Tours, a Northeast Ohio based company providing all-inclusive motorcycle tour packages throughout the United States, is recruiting a marketing intern to actively promote our services at the local, regional, and national level.
The ideal candidate will be a junior, senior or recent college grad seeking a major in marketing/communications/advertising, outgoing, possess superior verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate creativity and sales ability, maintain a clean driving record with insurance, and be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel, along with a general knowledge of social media, including Facebook and Twitter required. Knowledge of HTML and PhotoShop a plus but not required.
This is an unpaid quarterly internship coinciding with the academic quarter or semester, offering the candidate significant experience in grass roots marketing, social media marketing, sales, and communication. This internship has primary responsibility for staffing between 2-4 local events per week in the Akron/Canton/Cleveland area with an average event duration of 3 hours. Company vehicle available for travel to promotional events.
Interested candidates should forward a resume and letter of interest to:
Grant Holmes, Founder/CEO, Iron Snake Road Tours at this website
330.478.1065
EDITORIAL INTERNS - CLEVELAND MAGAZINE
Cleveland Magazine is looking for editorial interns for winter/spring 2011. The internships are unpaid. There is reimbursement for parking or a bus pass. The internships range from 16 to 32 hours a week. Duties include fact-checking, researching, writing and some clerical work for Cleveland Magazine, its sister publication Inside Business, and other publications. 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. Candidates must live or go to college in the Cleveland area (Akron, Kent, and Oberlin included). Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Cleveland Magazine takes on editorial department interns three times a year: for fall and winter/spring semesters and for summer. The deadline for applying for winter/spring semesters has passed, but the deadline for applying for summer 2011 is Feb. 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 4-5 published samples of your work to trickey@clevelandmagazine.com or: Erick Trickey; Senior Editor; Cleveland Magazine; 1422 Euclid Avenue Suite 730; Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
WEB GRAPHIC DESIGN PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICE - SHERWIN WILLIAMS
Position Type: Co-Op
Accepting Applicants: Nov 4, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010
Join The Sherwin-Williams Company's award winning Co-Op (Professional Apprentice) program. You'll be given the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while building your resume through practical work experience with a Fortune 500 Company. Position located in downtown Cleveland at our Corporate Headquarters. Full year enlistment; minimum hour requirement: 15-20 hours per week; up to 34 hours per week. Position Responsibilities may include, but may not be limited to: · Production and optimization of graphic layouts for the web. · Creation of promotional banners and pages · Guided conceptualization and design for the 30+ branded websites under The Sherwin-Williams Company umbrella. Examples include: Krylon, Dutchboy, Pratt&Lambert, etc. · Working closely with the Lead Designers and Developers to design and publish websites. · Direct interaction with Brand Managers to determine and identify marketing and business needs.
Experience Required:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash skills on a Macintosh platform are essential. · Knowledge of web standards and languages such as CSS and XHTML are desirable. If you are an individual who enjoys diversity and variety of work, and a chance to wow people with your creativity, this is a perfect position for you!
Education Required:
Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Graphic Design or related field. · Graduation date on or after December 2011. Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Additional Comments:
Please email availability, resume and your URL or 3 work samples in PDF format to: jennifer.moriarty@sherwin.com *You are still required to submit a resume and profile on sherwin.com EEO M/F D/V
VIDEO INTERN - MEDWISH INTERNATIONAL
MedWish International, a Cleveland-based nonprofit dedicated to improving health and saving lives in developing nations, is looking for someone with video-editing skills to help us create new online videos for our website. We have great videos of our recipients saying "Thank you" for the medical supplies we provide them; now all we need is someone to edit and mesh the videos together. This initial project will only take a few hours of work, and hopefully we can work together long-term as well. Plus, you can do this all from the comforts of your own home!
While we can't offer compensation, we can offer great recommendations, video credits, and a rewarding volunteer experience! Other internships are available as well in graphic design, fundraising, research, and more. Just send a letter expressing your interest to Matt Fieldman at mfieldman@medwish.org
INTERN- PHOTOGRAPHY - CLEVELAND INDIANS
Salary College-Credit Only (unpaid)
Post Date 11/3/2010 Unpaid part-time internship (20 hours per week) too assist Indians Communications and Creative Services Department and Team Photographer by assisting in cataloguing/managing photo database and assisting in photographing games and other related Indians events as assigned. Internship is designed to allow for college credit.
Responsibilities:
· Assist by uploading and key wording images on a regular basis.
· Assist by organizing photo database in an efficient manner.
· Assist by photographing home games and other Indians related events.
Requirements · Photography Experience
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, E-mail & Internet
· Proficient in photoshop software
· Excellent oral and written communication
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Reads, speaks, and comprehends English effectively.
· Represents the Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public
· Ability to intern for college credit
· Ability to lift and carry items up to 40 lbs.
· Ability to work extended days and approx. 20 hours per week.
· Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift.
Apply online here.
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Scholarship available for student broadcast journalists
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A $2,500 scholarship is available for any college freshman, sophomore, or junior planning a career in broadcast news. You must be enrolled in an Ohio college or university during the 2010-2011 school year.
The Mike Partin Memorial Scholarship is offer and judged by the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters, of which Partin was a two-time president.
Judging is based on students' academic and/or professional achievements and potential to become an outstanding broadcast journalist.
Send a resume, tape and script demonstrating your best work, plus a 300-word essay on your career goals. A letter of recommendation from a professor or internship
supervisor also is required. The letter must be in a sealed envelope, with the
recommender's signature written across the seal. Material must be postmarked no later than Feb. 11. The $2,500 winner will be recognized at the OAPB's annual convention on June 5.
Send your entry to:
OAPB Scholarship
The Associated Press
1103 Schrock Road, Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43229
For more information, contact Ohio AP Broadcast Editor Doug Whiteman at
614-885-2727 or by email at dwhiteman@ap.org.
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