| President's Message |
 | Claudia Taller
photo courtesy of lakewoodbuzz.com |
Last week, at the downtown Cleveland DoubleTree, we had the privilege of witnessing two seasoned journalists receive the Society of Professional Journalists, Cleveland Pro Chapter, Distinguished Service Award. Jae-Won Lee and Brent Larkin have had long careers in journalism, and they sought to achieve excellence in academia and in the newsroom, respectively. CSU's Rick Perloff told heroic stories of a young Lee in Korea, his later experiences in academia in America, and other tales that brought Lee's distinguished career to life. Dick Feagler's affection and admiration for his colleague, Brent Larkin, was apparent in his speech honoring his longtime colleague. For the text of Perloff's speech and a story on Larkin's career by SPJ board member Rich Exner, click on this link to our website. This year's DSAs both deserved to be recognized for their service to SPJ and to journalism.
At the same luncheon last Thursday, we also recognized this year's Porter Scholarship recipient, Savannah Kannberg, who said she published her first newspaper when she was six, and no one cared if she made stuff up. She's learned over the years that "making stuff up" is not acceptable. She is a poised and talented young woman, and we are confident that she will also strive for excellence each and every day. For a photo and bio of Kannberg, click here to go to the website.
Excellence is an attitude of doing one's best at everything in life; as these three have shown, the goal is achievable.
Claudia Taller President (with inserts on supplementary material by Writer's Week editor Carrie Buchanan) |
Speakers to discuss Jewish health issues
| A look at Jewish health care issues and challenges
Cleveland is home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the U.S.
Want to find out what that means for Cleveland's health-care community, Cleveland's Jewish community, and local journalists covering health care?
Then attend a FREE professional development program sponsored by the Association for Health Care Journalists and hosted by Cleveland Jewish News.
Speakers:
Rabbi Akiva Feinstein, spiritual care adviser at Montefiore Medical Center in Cleveland. His presentation will focus on the various groups making up Northeast Ohio's Jewish community, their health-care use and the perceptions common in different groups.
Mendel E. Singer, PhD, Associate Professor and Director of Research, Division of Public Health, Case Western Reserve University; director of the Jewish Community Health Initiative, and web editor of JewHealth.org. His presentation will focus on specific health issues affecting Jews, provide an update on health research issues primarily affecting Jews, and introduce journalists to JewHealth.org.
When: June 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (A light meal - sandwiches, fruit, drinks - served.)
Where: Offices of Cleveland Jewish News, 23880 Commerce Park, Beachwood, OH, 44122. (link to map)
To ensure as much interactivity as possible, registration is limited to 25, and restricted to journalists and writers who are actively covering health care or students training to do so. To reserve a space, contact Eileen Beal at 216-320-1358 or eojb@visn.net.
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Funding available to attend SPJ's
national convention in New Orleans
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Excellence in Journalism 2011 Conference, to be held in New Orleans Sept. 25-27 in conjunction with the Radio Television Digital News Association.
For those who are eager to attend but might not have the means, here are a couple of opportunities to get your travel and accommodations paid. But you have to apply soon!
HARPER CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
SPJ annually awards up to five conference scholarships in memory of Terry Harper, SPJ's executive director from 2002 to 2009. Terry passed away on June 2, 2009, after a two-year battle with brain cancer. In honor of Terry's lasting efforts to improve SPJ and the entire journalism community, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation set up a memorial fund. With a generous outpouring of support, the Society proudly provides scholarships to SPJ members to attend the upcoming joint Excellence in Journalism 2011 conference with the Radio Television Digital News Association.
Specifically, the scholarships provide the following:
- A convention registration
- Three nights stay at the conference hotel, Sheraton New Orleans
- Airfare to New Orleans
- Tickets to the conference's three ticketed meal events (Opening Night Reception, RTDNA Paul White Award Reception, SPJ President's Installation Banquet)
Learn more by clicking here and apply. The application deadline is June 13.
DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS
The goal of the Diversity Leadership Fellows program is to increase the diversity participation of SPJ members within national committees and on the national board of directors. As part of the program, we bring SPJ members of color and of other underrepresented groups to the national conference to begin a yearlong immersion and education program. Fellows are also involved in many aspects of the conference.
Fellows receive the following:
- A convention registration
- Three nights stay at the conference hotel
- Airfare to New Orleans (Up to $275)
- Tickets to the conference's three ticketed meal events (Opening Night Reception, RTDNA Paul White Award Reception, SPJ President's Installation Banquet)
Learn more here about the Diversity Fellows program and apply. The application deadline is June 13.
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| Job opportunities |
COPYWRITER - EQUITY TRUST COMPANY
Equity Trust Company and its affiliates provide services to over 130,000 individuals and businesses nationwide with approximately $10 billion in assets under custodial and retirement administration. Since 1974, we have provided services to individuals and the financial services industry - including financial advisors and planners, broker-dealers, tax and legal professionals, investment product sponsors, mutual fund companies, banks and other financial institutions.
At Equity Trust Company we do what works best, and we have fun while doing it! We offer our employees a fast paced, creative, and challenging work environment, where great people and ideas thrive. Our team members challenge themselves and their peers everyday to help our company pass our competitors in customer service and satisfaction. That is why we are currently looking for a Copywriter to join our Interactive Team
The Copywriter is responsible for writing, editing, and managing copy for all internal and external communications for Equity Trust and Sterling Trust, including marketing campaigns and educational communications, both for technical and promotional copy. It is essential that this position knows the product and audience to write compelling content with appropriate tone. Responsibilities also include management and execution of communication projects. The Copywriter will be responsible majority of the promotional and technical communications for clients and prospects across two brands (ETC and Sterling).
Primary Job Responsibilities/Functions:
· Write and/or edit copy for all media types including but not limited to: client/prospect e-newsletters, articles, e-books, press releases, print ads, letters, direct mail, case studies/testimonials, flyers, general emails, Web site content, promotional web landing pages, blog, client forms and related materials as required.
· Responsible for the majority of the Equity Trust Company corporate communications
· Responsible for the factual and grammatical accuracy of all promotional written communications.
· Must be able to research and create story ideas
· Work closely with other creative staff -graphic designers and project managers - in the conception and production of communication elements and campaigns.
· Coordinate and manage delivery of client communications
· Liaison to sales for promotional collateral material- Work with Sales and marketing representatives and outside vendors
Essential Education/Training/Work Experience:
· Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or related field.
· 0-3 years experience in business communications required, financial services industry preferred.
· Previous graphic design experience, Adobe Suite, a PLUS, but not required.
· Must be strong and proficient writer and editor with available communications portfolio; writing samples required.
· Experience in gathering and understanding information from a highly technical staff and senior leaders.
· Strong organizational skills.
· Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with people of all levels.
· Ability to dissect concepts and draft copy into concise points that accurately represent the most significant and actionable content.
· Ability to work and accomplish results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced and environment.
· Ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with demonstrable experience in consistently delivering high-quality results.
· Ability to solve problems, come up with alternative solutions, make suggestions.
Interested applicants, please visit the website to learn more about the Copywriter role, or reach out to Amanda Thompson by email.
Thanks to Kelly Blazek for her dedication and commitment in seeking out many 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.
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT - HOTELNEWSNOW.COM
Editorial Assistant Online B2B pub needs entry level editorial assistant that can have fun nurturing our emerging social media strategy while performing daily office tasks. Ideal for recent grads with communications or journalism degrees. Energetic, organized and versatile candidate will fit in with our fast-paced, laidback staff on Cleveland's west side. We'll teach you to use our content management system to post articles and graphics, spearhead our daily social media coverage, track Web analytics data and handle additional responsibilities. Also some opportunities to write articles. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: jeff@hotelnewsnow.com
WEEKEND ANCHOR - WKYC TV 3
·Anchor weekend newscasts
·Enterprise stories and package ideas.
·Deliver live stories and packages from remote locations and in studio.
·Shoot, write, edit and report stories for daily newscasts.
·Produce daily content for website and social media platforms.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
Full Time Closing Date: 6/10/2011
Experience: 3 Year(s)
Requirements:
·3-5 years anchoring experience in a medium television market
·"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
·4 year degree in Journalism or relevant major.
·Must have valid driver's license.
Contact E-Mail: jobs@wkyc.com
FEATURE/NEWS EDITOR - ALTERNATIVE PRESS
This applicant is tuned in with the technology-in-hand-born, media-consuming youth of the 21st Century. When rumors break, applicants will know exactly where to go, who to talk to and how to get the information they need to change that rumor into a confirmed story, not settling for copy-and-paste news reporting or link-culture. Candidate will see stories beyond sanctioned press announcements, actively competing with other media outlets to be the first to break stories and do it right. Applicant understands building strong, trustful relationships with industry and artists alike is a must-have skill, not to be abused for sensationalist journalism or personal gain. Applicant must have editing skills which parallel strong writing skills, as well as being a self-starter who can build, maintain and motivate a strong network of freelance news gatherers to be put to use immediately when a story breaks. They should be fluent in digital tablets and able to update a news story into a CSS system from their smart phone while attending a show. Regardless of technological advances, some things in the news business never change which is why the ideal candidate for this position will be an old-school news hound who lives for breaking stories and maintaining journalistic integrity.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Updating altpress.com with fresh, compelling and relevant content for an info-on-demand youth audience.
Making appropriate story selections, crafting compelling headlines and tease copy, and choosing appropriate images to accompany stories, as well as providing assistance and guidance with video and photo content development
Pitching concepts for timely contributor posts, photo galleries, video updates as well as covering news-driven music/entertainment/tech topics
Distribution of site content across RSS, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and other social media outlets
Hiring, managing and assisting a team of freelance news contributors
SKILLS AND REQUIRMENTS
Three-plus years experience in online media; experience in music/entertainment reporting essential
A sensibility of the youth culture our organization covers and the ability to engage that online audience with pertinent story choices and clear writing
Exceptional copyediting, fact-checking skills and attention to detail
An ability to work quickly when responding to breaking news and deadline pressure
Basic HTML and Photoshop skills, experience with Microsoft Word/Excel, as well as familiarity with SEO, RSS, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and other social media.
About Our Company For 20 years, Alternative Press Magazine has been where careers have started and not only for musicians. Some of the top entertainment journalists and photographers in the country have begun their careers at A.P.- and all from right here in Cleveland, Ohio.
We offer plenty of opportunities for career growth in a competitive but non-corporate working environment. A.P. staff work hard at creating magazines and tour publications that cater to the most devoted music fans from around the world and it's imperative that we hire only the most in-tune and in-touch candidates. Apply online here.
WEB EDITOR - ALTERNATIVE PRESS MAGAZINE
The applicant will be a self-starting digital native, a person on the pulse of today's youth culture. Proactive and aware, this individual will understand the 24/7 non-stop needs of today's media environment, not settling to be last or late to the game. Disciplined and deadline-attentive, the candidate understands that the ability to complete goals and tasks contributes to the overall productivity of the group. Creative and competitive, they'll think outside of the box when it comes to developing content for our digital properties. They'll see what other media outlets are doing and ask, "How can we do this better?" Applicant must be a team player, willing to help out with a project if requested. Well-informed, applicant will be on top of new trends in digital media and technology, from new Facebook apps to the latest smart phones. Candidates should be well-versed in current music culture (from Warped Tour punks to cosmopolitan hipster), they'll know which artists are rising up, falling down and still in favor with today's youth.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with other departments within the company, such as sales and marketing, devising and executing sponsorship programs for digital media, as well as developing promotional campaigns for the site and its content
Developing outside relationships with other music/entertainment websites, blogs and fan sites to promote site content, as well as artist relations to secure exclusives, interviews and promotions for articles, reviews, photo and video content
Coordinating digital-based content with the company's print-based content strategies, as well as developing content with editorial and production departments for digital editions of AP and its other properties.
Working closely with the website's features/news editor to acquire exclusive content, meet deadlines are launching a continual feed of new content for the site
Maintaining site budget and analyzing future needs (bandwidth, software, upgrades) future needs with the digital media director
Analyzing the site's daily metrics and data to inform short and long-term business decisions on everything from content direction and new site features to be built.
Hiring and managing of new contributors
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Five-plus years experience in online media; experience in music/entertainment reporting essential
A youth culture sensibility and ability to engage a dedicated online audience with great content and clear writing
A competitive sense regarding digital media trends and familiarity with industry competitors, in addition to recognizing brand-developing opportunities and preventing weaknesses before they occur
Exceptional grammar, copyediting, fact-checking skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with SEO, RSS, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and other social media, as well as basic HTML, Photoshop and Microsoft Word/Excel programs
About Our Company For 20 years, Alternative Press Magazine has been where careers have started and not only for musicians. Some of the top entertainment journalists and photographers in the country have begun their careers at A.P.- and all from right here in Cleveland, Ohio.
We offer plenty of opportunities for career growth in a competitive but non-corporate working environment. A.P. staff work hard at creating magazines and tour publications that cater to the most devoted music fans from around the world and it's imperative that we hire only the most in-tune and in-touch candidates. Apply online here.
DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER - ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
Job Reference: 1102
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the world's first museum dedicated to the living heritage of rock and roll music, is currently seeking candidates for the position of Digital Content Producer. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications, the Digital Content Producer is responsible for packaging and creating written, photographic and video content for the Museum for distribution in digital channels.
The qualified candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Publishing or related field. A minimum of five years professional experience in the area of publishing content, preferably in TV, print, radio or internet media is required. This is not a webmaster position. Knowledge, appreciation and passion of rock and roll and its related music forms is highly desirable.
For consideration send resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications along with salary history to: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44114-1022, Attn: Human Resources - Digital Content Producer or e-mail at hr@rockhall.org or fax to: (216) 515-1998. No telephone calls please. View the full job description online here.
PART TIME PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - WOIO TV
1.Assist the producers and directors of the various news broadcasts produced by WOIO and WUAB.
1.Entering, recalling and proofing on-air font and still store graphics, being responsible for spelling and grammar.
1. Assisting producers, anchors and reporters in researching stories for inclusion in the news broadcasts.
1.Script ripping, sorting and dissemination.
1.Teleprompter operation.
1.Occasionally driving reporters to and from assignments.
1.Other duties as assigned by news department management.
Education/Skills Required:
1.This is an entry-level position.
2.Applicants must have a desire to succeed in broadcast news.
3.Must be an excellent speller
4.Must be computer literate.
5.This job requires a valid driver's license, good driving record and proof of insurance.
Date Job is Available: Immediately
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
Send resume to: Human Resource Department 1717 E. 12th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Contact Information ·Contact Name: Karrie M. Turk ·Contact Email: kturk@woio.com
FREELANCE WEB DESIGNER - BEREA CHILDREN'S HOME AND FAMILY SERVICES
Posted: 05.16.11
Freelance web designer needed to help update and reconfigure agency web site and help maintain and create new content pages on an ongoing basis. The right person will be able to combine code and design for effective web solutions. This project could transform into an ongoing freelance opportunity for the right person. The right person will be able to: · Lead the design effort in use interface and execution of concepts. · Work with IT and communications staff to translate concept and page requirements into functional, aesthetically pleasing pages. · Daytime availability and quick response time. Requirements: · Interactive design portfolio that shows a history of design and production of web work. · Experience with Actionscript and Flash development · Knowledge of web protocols including HTML, XML, PHP and CSS · Able to modify or expand existing code · Experience with CMS · Be highly adaptable to changing priorities · A bachelor's degree in fine arts, graphic design, web design/programming or communications is preferred. Please email a resume and interactive portfolio samples. No phone calls please. Apply to: Alyssa Evanoff
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Cleveland Job Bank
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Check Kelly Blazek's website for details on jobs in marketing, public and media relations, development, media, graphics/web design and more. Many of the jobs listed above are reprinted from Blazek's newsletter, for which we are grateful.
Blazek is also blogging here about job hunting and working smarter. And you can follow her on Twitter, where she posts "breaking new jobs" prior to including them in the Job Bank.
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To subscribe and get the full list,
e-mail the Cleveland Job Bank. For more information, go to the website or write to Kelly Blazek. Also see the website for listings of out-of-town job search websites.
Please Note: The jobs on Blazek's list are ONLY in communications related occupations.
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 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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SPJ summer skills training
| AND WE'LL HAVE FUN, FUN, FUN AT SPJ'S SUMMER NIGHTS!
The journalism industry is constantly changing, and journalists need to learn new skills to remain relevant in the field. In the coming weeks, we will be offering SPJ's Summer Nights continuing education series of workshops at national headquarters in Indianapolis, aimed at helping journalists improve their social media reporting skills. In total, SPJ will present four sessions, each one building on the other. Each will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. with a light dinner included in the registration fee of $30 for members, $40 for non-members. You can sign up for all four for a special price of $95 for members, $135 for non-members.
Tuesday, June 21: New Media Ethics
Tuesday, June 27: Writing that Works Online
Tuesday, July 12: Connect & Communicate
Tuesday, July 19: Video for the Web
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Excellence in Journalism Awards
| The Press Club presents the 2011 All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards on June 10th to celebrate this year's winners. The event will be held at the Downtown Cleveland Marriott at Key Center located at 127 Public Square, Cleveland.
Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with the awards portion of the program starting at 6:30 p.m. Meet & greet Ohio's Best Journalists when their names are announced and they receive their awards. Master of Ceremonies will be Dick Russ, WKYC-TV3
The Best of Ohio winners will be announced at the end of the evening.
The cost of tickets is $60 per person and includes a complimentary cocktail. (Valet parking is not included.) You may register on-line by clicking this link. For questions or to pay with a credit card, call the Press Club office at 440.899-1222. |
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Cleveland Digital Publishers Users Group host May Show
| CDPUG's 7th Annual Showcase
(formerly called the CDPUG May Show)
featuring CDPUG 5 minute portfolios, takes place this year on
Thursday, May 26th, starting at 6 p.m.
Free for members, $10 for guests, at
Kalman & Pabst Photo Group
3907 Perkins Avenue, Downtown Cleveland
Join CDPUG for a very special meeting featuring members' [and a few select non-members'] portfolios presented in the Five Minute Portfolio format. Share your best work, what you enjoy, or who you are, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds for a total of five high-energy minutes. Spotlight your individuality and creativity! It's a cool and easy way to introduce yourself to your peers, make new contacts, and gain important referrals.
For more information or to sign up, please email: showcase@cdpug.org.
RSVPs are not required but would be appreciated. Click here to send RSVP by Email. Please include your name and number of people.
The Cleveland Digital Publishing Users Group (CDPUG) helps the area's top graphic designers with professional development and networking. CDPUG is a non-profit organization that was founded to provide educational information about digital publishing. This mission is accomplished through monthly meetings, the e-Zine, and Services Directory. Our meeting topics are diverse and platform independent. Memberships are available. For more information about CDPUG, visit our website.
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Online Law & Order
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| PRSA Greater Cleveland Chapter
June 21, 2011 Breakfast Program
"Online Law & Order"
presented by
Louis J. Licata, president, Licata & Toerek
The new frontier of online marketing can present many legal obstacles. Join Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association representative and Licata & Toerek President, Louis Licata, for an informative session that focuses on how your organization can protect itself on the web and in the social media channels. He will cover topics including: intellectual property, defamation and organizational social media policies. Learn more before you end up in front of the judge.
Place: Lockkeepers
8001 Rockside Rd.
Valley View, OH 44125
7:30 a.m. Registration / breakfast buffet
8:00 a.m. Program
9:00 Adjourn
Tickets are $25 for members, $35 for non-members and $240 for a table of eight.
Deadline for registration is June 20th at 10 a.m.
To register on-line click here
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There is more information on all these events in the rest of the newsletter
Wednesday, May 25
SPJ Cleveland Board Meeting
This board meeting will be held by teleconference.
If you would like to address the board, or simply listen in on our meeting, it is open - as are all SPJ events. Please click on the link to our chapter president below and send an email asking to be part of our conference call. She will send you the number.
5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26th CDPUG's 7th Annual Showcase
Free for members, $10 for guests, at
Kalman & Pabst Photo Group
3907 Perkins Avenue, Downtown Cleveland starts 6 p.m. Thursday, June 2 Jewish Health Care Issues and Challenges Association of Health Care Journalists Cleveland Jewish News 23880 Commerce Park Beachwood 44122 Registration limited to 25. See article below at left for contact info. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10 The Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards Downtown Cleveland Marriott 127 Public Square 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 PRSA Greater Cleveland Chapter Breakfast Program
"Online Law & Order"
presented by
Louis J. Licata, president, Licata & Toerek Location: Lockkeepers,
8001 Rockside Rd.
Valley View, OH 44125
7:30 a.m. Registration / breakfast buffet
8:00 a.m. Program
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Join in on weekly #SPJCHAT
| Interested in joining dePaul University SPJ members and journalists from around the word in Twitter-based chats?
| Join them for next week's special #SPJchat Twitter conversation Thursday, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET, as moderator Mike Reilley live-tweets from a discussion at DePaul University with Kevin Cobb of Overheard in the Newsroom - a website and Twitter feed that reproduces the funny, sad or otherwise notable quotes heard in newsrooms.
For details on how to participate in SPJCHAT's weekly chats, and a schedule of upcoming topics, see this website, hosted by SPJ dePaul.
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Internships in Journalism
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PAID INTERNSHIP FOR SUMMER and COMING YEAR
IN COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AT GENERAL ELECTRIC
GE Lighting in East Cleveland seeks a Communications and Community Relations intern. The position is available to graduate or undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Communications, PR or Marketing. This is a paid full-time summer internship starting June and continuing throughout the 2011-2012 academic year as a part-time internship.More information is available at this link.
MARKETING INTERN - GLOBAL PRAIRIE
Global Prairie, www.global-prairie, is searching for an intern this summer (June 6 - August 5).
Integrated marketing agency Global Prairie (www.global-prairie.com) is seeking one more 2011 summer intern for their downtown Cleveland office. The 9-week, paid internship which begins in June is open to enthusiastic college students who are self-starters with strong writing skills, technical abilities and social media savvy. Ideal candidates for Global Prairie will have experience in giving back to their community and in communications. Please send resume and cover letter to Sarah Vura at Global Prairie: sarah.vura@global-prairie.com
SUMMER PR INTERNSHIP - SONNHALTER
Sonnhalter is looking for a public relations summer intern. Sonnhalter is a Cleveland-based, full-service marketing communications firm that serves business-to-business companies that target professional tradesmen in construction, industrial and MRO markets. Candidates must be self-motivated individuals, majoring in public relations and have junior or senior standing. Job duties include news release writing, social media, media relations, research, and basic administrative duties. Applicants must be available to work at least 15 hours a week. This is a paid internship, but credit may be earned as well. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Rosemarie Ascherl by May 27, 2011
MARKETING INTERNSHIP
FALL 2011- MTD
Job Code: 503
Provides support to marketing managers and marketing coordinators in the planning and execution of campaign(s) integrating branding, advertising, sales promotion(s), public relations and event planning.
Essential Duties:
·Assists marketing team in daily activities, organization, and project management
·Facilitate project management by working directly with marketing partners (i.e ad agency, suppliers, marketing vendors)
·Assists in the development of brand advertising and marketing materials (flyers, billboards, electronic media, internet, social media, literature, product guides, photography, video, etc).
·Review and update marketing infrastructures (i.e. marketing database, On Demand material development and ordering, external consumer website)
·Conducting and gathering market research
Responsibilities:
This position requires someone who is very detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills. This position will interact internally with brand managers, communication managers, product managers, sales group, IT staff, and externally with advertising agencies, e-marketing agencies, and marketing partners.
Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision and takes initiative to ensure project success.
Minimum Qualifications:
Undergraduate pursuit in business, marketing or communications preferred
Junior or senior standing preferred
Well organized, detail-oriented thinker
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on deadline
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Enthusiasm for learning the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry
Apply here.
CLEVELAND MAGAZINE
EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP
Cleveland Magazine is looking for editorial interns for fall 2011. The deadline for applying is July 15. (We have already chosen our summer interns.)
The internships are unpaid. (We reimburse 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.
Multimedia experience is helpful. Candidates must live or go to college in the Cleveland area (Akron, Kent, and Oberlin included). Minority candidates
are encouraged to apply.
To apply, send in 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. Either e-mail these to trickey@clevelandmagazine.com
or send to: Erick Trickey;
Senior Editor; Cleveland Magazine; 1422 Euclid Avenue Suite 730; Cleveland,
Ohio 44115.
We are looking for one intern to be our social media intern. That intern will take on writing and fact-checking duties like the other interns, but
also spend part of their time coming up with innovative ways to use social
media to attract attention to our print content, further engage our readers
and attract new audiences. If you're interested, explain in your cover letter what experience you have using social media to promote your own
journalism or the work of others. Also send links to examples.
Cleveland Magazine takes on editorial department interns three times a year:
for fall and winter/spring semesters and for summer.
THE HEIGHTS OBSERVER INTERN
The Heights Observer is a hyper-local, citizen-driven community news program that serves Cleveland Heights and University Heights, Ohio. The Heights Observer publishes in print monthly and continuously on the Web, www.heightsobserver.org.
The nonprofit FutureHeights publishes the Heights Observer. FutureHeights is dedicated to civic engagement and quality of life in the Heights.
The Heights Observer Intern 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 calendar.
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.
Deadline for
Fall Semester: August 20
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
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