Writer's Week 042211

NEWS EDITORS IN BROADVIEW HEIGHTS AND INDEPENDCE

Community News Editor for each monthly magazine will be responsible for identifying and generating local news and feature stories within respective community; assigning articles to and working with freelance writers, ensuring adherence to deadlines; and copy editing all content. The editor must be experienced with AP style. The preferred candidates have experience editing news and community information quickly and concisely; working with story budgets/prioritizing news; basic photography; writing photo cutlines; and providing feedback to writers.

Each News Editor must live in and have knowledge of issues within Broadview Heights or Independence, respectively, while also being willing and able to learn more about the community. Each editor must be able to report and write news and feature stories; and understand and be willing to follow local government, events and issues.

The News Editor will work from home and at our office in Richfield.

E-mail a brief cover letter and relevant resume to resume@scriptype.com .

NEWS EDITORS IN RICHFIELD AND BATH
Community News Editor for each monthly magazine will be responsible for identifying and generating local news and feature stories within respective community; assigning articles to and working with freelance writers, ensuring adherence to deadlines; and copy editing all content. The editor must be experienced with AP style. The preferred candidates have experience editing news and community information quickly and concisely; working with story budgets/prioritizing news; basic photography; writing photo cutlines; and providing feedback to writers.
Each News Editor must live in and have knowledge of issues within Richfield or Bath, respectively, while also being willing and able to learn more about the community. Each editor must be able to report and write news and feature stories; and understand and be willing to follow local government, events and issues.
The News Editor will work from home and at our office in Richfield.
E-mail a brief cover letter and relevant resume to resume@scriptype.com.

PART-TIME COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT - EATON CORPORATION

Eaton Corporation's Internal Communications team seeks an enthusiastic assistant for part-time work on a temporary (eight months, possibly extended to 18 months) basis. Several years' experience working within a complex communications environment, efficiently generating clean, crisp copy for internal and external audiences required. Must be willing to perform a wide range of duties, from filing and proofreading to interviewing and capturing Eaton style and voice in written channels. Employment will be through our temporary agency.

Qualifications:

· Holds bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism, and two or more years of relevant nexperience.

· Experienced writing for internal and external audiences for print and the Web.

· Demonstrated written and interpersonal communication skills. Able to ace an AP Style test.

· Experienced with basic graphics, desktop publishing and Web page layout tools

· Has solid knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel

· Able to work independently and collaboratively to accomplish projects, provide day-to-day support and meet deadlines.

· Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail and follow through without sacrificing efficiency and speed.

If you have these qualifications and are interested in a part-time (4 hours per day), temporary assignment, please send cover letter, resume and four representative writing samples here. No calls, please.

INTEGRATED MEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO

Posted April 29, 2011

Key Duties & Responsibilities for Account Executives:

·Sell integrated media campaigns utilizing radio & online elements that help clients meet key business challenges

·Develop new business revenue from local businesses in NE Ohio by finding qualified prospects and creating customized marketing solutions for them

·Create and generate revenue from multi-platform advertising campaigns, utilizing radio, internet and integrated marketing platforms

·Conduct numerous face-to-face client meetings each week to cultivate new revenue from advertisers and prospects. Become extremely proficient in new business development and year-over-year growth, which are esstential to our long-term success.

·Grow your existing advertisers through superior client service and strong relationships.

·Write and present compelling proposals to prospective and existing clients as you grow your accounts.

·Create and coordinate commercial copywriting and production for new and prospective clients.

·Prospect accounts and discover marketing needs. Once a company's objectives are understood, and AE will develop appropriate marketing and promotional opportunities involving our stations and websites.

·Provide top quality customer service to clients to work towards a long-term professional partnership.

·Maintain required records and paperwork and collect prompt payment from clients.

Requirements:

·CritIcal Attributes: The right candidate must be motivated, enthusiastic self-starter who is able to work effectively in a team environment and also independently. You must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, time management skills and be detail oriented. This person must possess exceptional presentation skills and a professional presence. In addition, successful AE's are able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing, results-focused environment. The individual who joins our team must understand the passion for the personalities and unique content that WTAM and TTN offer to marketers.

·Education Requirements: A college degree is preferred, but not required.

·Required Experience: Sales experience is highly preferred, but not critical. You must be self-motivated, creative, goal-oriented and an effective problem solver.

Please send your resume and cover letter by May 15 to:

wtamsalesmanager@wtam.com

Clear Channel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLISHER, NEIGHBORHOOD VOICE

We would like to announce an exciting job opportunity. The board of the Neighborhood Voice is looking to hire a new publisher. Our current publisher is preparing to start her graduate studies this summer and we'd like to ask you to help distribute the attached job description to individuals within your respective networks who would be interested in such a position. The application deadline is April 29th and all materials should be submitted to Ani Bagdasarian .

The Greater University Neighborhood Voice is an innovative, "hyperlocal," community-based information source that produces monthly print publications and an accompanying website, which was launched in the fall of 2010. To date, the Neighborhood Voice has published six monthly issues with 30,000 copies of each issue distributed across key centers throughout the city. The Neighborhood Voice serves the Greater University Circle neighborhoods of Buckeye-Shaker, Central, East Cleveland, Fairfax, Glenville, Hough, Little Italy and University Circle. We are looking to hire an individual who is committed to and passionate about Cleveland and has extensive experience in the field of journalism and business management. You can find out more information about The Neighborhood Voice by visiting our website.

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 below.

DIGITAL CONTENT DIRECTOR/ PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR - CLEAR CHANNEL AKRON STATIONS

We're looking for a rising star that can handle organizing volumes of requests, work resourcefully to find spur of the moment solutions and has the ability to work quickly and shift gears at a moment's notice to capitalize on opportunities. Digital Content Director Duties: · Work closely with sales and on-air program directors to maintain and create content across our cluster of 11 websites · Provide social media solutions for apps, embedding, driving traffic, and harvesting friends & followers · Aggressively suggest and solicit new content for assigned stations. · Must also possess strong writing skills, a sense of humor, and creativity to engage our listeners across multiple platforms. Promotions Director Duties: · Develop and oversee all promotional and contest initiatives of cluster stations. · Assist with planning and developing station promotions. · Supervise stations contests including originating or adapting ideas, arranging prizes and listener events. · Oversee the implementation and execution of all discount programs and on-line auctions on our respective websites. · Organize weekly promotions grids for assigned stations. · Oversee cluster NTR events from development to execution. Includes working directly with all departments: Sales, Programming, Production and Business Office to insure events are executed in accordance with all departmental procedures.

Job Requirements: Job Requirements: · Comfort and familiarity with HTML/CSS · Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator experience and a keen design eye · Audio/Video Editing Experience · Good people skills and the desire to work in a team-oriented environment · Must be highly organized · Must be a self-starter who excels at working independently · Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects · Flash/Actionscript experience a bonus

Apply

here

WEB EDITOR - ADVANSTAR COMMUNICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or English and proficiency in Mac, Microsoft Word, Adobe GoLive, Dreamwaver, and Final Cut Pro; strong editing, writing, communication, technical and organizational skills. Interested candidates please submit your salary history and resume.
We are currently seeking a Web Editor to create and edit rich media content, work with editors and writers to develop and package multimedia content, and participate in the maintenance of brand websites. Responsibilities will include conceptualizing and executing compelling, interactive editorial web features and audio and video editing in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
You may need to register (it's free) on MediaBistro.com to see application page
Apply here

PART-TIME BOARD OPERATOR - CBS RADIO
Auto req ID 7052BR
Station WDOK-FM, WKRK-FM, WNCX-FM, WQAL-FM
CBS Radio Cleveland is accepting applications for entry level positions. Includes station monitoring and all daypart board operating. Dependability and punctuality a must. Apply online:

www.cbsradio.com

RADIO NEWS ANCHOR & EDITOR

Radio stations WFIN, WKXA & WBUK-The Fox, part of the Blanchard River Broadcasting Company, seek an aggressive news anchor/reporter for our award-winning news department. This is a full time position with competitive salary, plus excellent benefit package, including health and life insurance and 401(k).

Duties include anchoring newscasts, updating web site, monitoring wire services and covering some night meetings. Previous experience, strong speaking and writing skills required. Must be web savvy and possess computer, multimedia and social media expertise. The selected individual will exhibit a great attitude and be a team player.

Send resume and cover letter by May 6 to Personnel, Blanchard River Broadcasting Company, P. O. Box 1507; Findlay, OH 45839-1507. The Blanchard River Broadcasting Company is a proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

MULTI MEDIA JOURNALIST -WKYC TV 3
Details:
· Shoot, write, edit, and report stories for daily newscasts.
· Enterprise stories and package ideas.
· Deliver live stories and packages from remote locations and in studio.
· Produce daily content for website and social media platforms.
· Work with desk on follow-up.
Experience: Three year(s)
Requirements:
· Minimum three years of medium-market television news reporting experience.
· "Live" on scene reporting experience.
· Strong writing skills, web and social media skills, outstanding news judgment, excellent communication and people skills, strong shooting and editing skills.
· Ability to enterprise story ideas.
· Strong live/breaking news skills.
· Broad knowledge of Cleveland area issues and news contacts is a plus.
· Must work quickly and efficiently in rapidly changing broadcast environment
· Degree in Journalism or relevant major.
· Must have valid driver's license.
Interviews will be by appointment only. No phone calls, please. Resumes and audition tapes should be sent to:
Rita Andolsen; News Director
Howard Fencl: Asst. News Director
WKYC-TV Inc.
1333 Lakeside Avenue

ASSIGNMENT EDITOR-OVERNIGHT - WEWS TV CHANNEL 5
Requisition Number: 3399
We are seeking an innovative, creative and multi-tasking Assignment Editor for the overnight shift. The successful candidate will manage assignments, deal with logistics, and monitor wires and scanners. Duties of this position include:
· Plan news coverage as directed by news management;
· Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgment;
· Make calls to news sources as needed, gaining appropriate and actionable information;
· Assist in finding stories, conduct research and tracking story ideas in assignment desk computer;
· Write factually correct news stores in AP broadcast style for website;
· Other duties as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Four-year college degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least two years previous assignment desk and/or newsroom experience.
EQUIPMENT: Must be proficient with newsroom computer systems, and spreadsheet software applications. Proficient with Microsoft Office a plus.
SKILLS: Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, superior news judgment, and a competitive nature. The ability to multi-task is essential.
Apply online here.

CONTENT PRODUCER - WEWS CHANNEL 5
Requisition Number: 3437
We are seeking an experienced Content Producer.
This position is responsible for overseeing all content on local news and information web sites.
Duties of the position include:
Work with news staff to plan, structure, report and write news and information content for Web sites and other new media platforms.
Produce the sites' content to optimize the user experience by being attentive to live web metrics and UE best practices.
Enhance the news content with outside links, maps, slideshows.
Coordination of news editorial and technical staff to facilitate the migration of multi-media content to new media platforms, including video, audio, still photos and graphics.
Assist in online coverage of major news events, breaking news and severe weather to ensure high quality consistent community coverage online.
Build out special sections and site features to enhance coverage and increase user engagement.
Shoot, write and edit content to enhance online coverage for all platforms.
Assist in the management of user-generated content on the sites.
Responsible for content generation for niche sites as directed by the director of new media.
Work with other departments, including sales and marketing, as needed on site and station initiatives that require content integration.
Convert new media content to broadcast style
Perform other duties as needed and directed by the Director of New Media.
EXPERIENCE:
· At least 1 year experience producing, managing and showcasing online content preferred
· Must demonstrate good journalism and writing skills (including AP Style) as well as an understanding of current events
· Must understand basic journalism legal principles
· Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and work under pressure
· Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced newsroom environment strongly preferred
· Working knowledge of online content-management systems preferred
· Working knowledge of web-design tools, such as HTML, Flash, ASP.Net, DreamWeaver, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, and FTP programs preferred.
Apply online here.