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THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM has an immediate opening for a MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST to join a dynamic team supporting the goals of the organization.  Celebrating 175 years of caring for our community, MetroHealth provides critical healthcare services to thousands of patients in our area every year.  The successful candidate would be an experienced media or public relations professional; an energetic, creative writer with knowledge of social media and its applications; and someone who is passionate about the mission of MetroHealth. Strong communication, organization and collaborative team skills are required. For further details and to apply online click Here  

VIDEO EDITOR/VIDEOGRAPHER - LINCOLN ELECTRIC Info and Apply Here 

PRODUCER - WKYC TV 3 Details: *Produce creative, innovative, forward thinking newscasts under daily deadlines.*Plan, write and execute newscast, working closely with managers to produce a product that stands out in the market.*Communicate daily ideas and vision to reporters.*Participate in daily review of newscasts.*Enterprise content ideas and work with team on creative presentation.*Produce content for all platforms.*Use social media strategically to advance people and product.*Assist in development of producing and reporting staff.Experience: 3 Years Requirements: * Significant news producing experience in a medium/major market is required.* Supervisory experience in a newsroom is helpful.* Working knowledge of satellite newsgathering techniques, desk top editing, Axis or similar graphics system.* Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.* Excellent writing skills.Interviews will be by appointment only. No phone calls, please. Resumes with salary history and requirements should be sent to: Rita Andolsen WKYC-TV Inc. 1333 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 jobs@wkyc.com

TRAFFIC REPORTER - CLEAR CHANNEL Info and  Apply Here

FULL-TIME NEWS POSITION - WTAM 1100 

Director of News Operations
6200 Oak Tree Blvd.
Suite 400
Independence, OH 44131 

SENIOR WRITER - CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY 

STATION MANAGER - WEWS TV 5 Requisition Number: 4899 We are seeking an innovative, dynamic Station Manager to lead a team that executes and delivers quality content to multiple platforms. This position is responsible for providing leadership for the station, guidance and direction to the staff and executing the station's strategic plan. This position is also instrumental in bringing the station to the community it serves through participation on local boards and community events. Key activities of this position include: Provide summary oversight for the coordination of all day to day station operations, activities and providing the staff with positive motivation, direction and insight in support of the strategic plan. Assist in the creation of regular communications systems with the department heads and staff. Set clear, measurable internal expectation for the staff relating to the station's goals. (Make daily decisions, including news judgment, sales, employee relations)

PROMOTION WRITER/PRODUCER at WKYC TV 3  

Are you ready to rock?  We're WKYC...the NBC affiliate owned by Gannett in Cleveland (DMA #17) and we're looking for a savvy promotion writer/producer. If you've got what it takes to create compelling advertising and successfully engage our multiple audiences, we want to hear from you!
You'll write, produce and edit for Northeast Ohio's news leader, plus work on other exciting projects for the official station of the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You need 3-5 years of television or relevant experience and strong writing and production skills along with a bachelor's degree. Our newest team member will be adept at on-linear editing and have social media marketing knowledge. Design skills including After Effects are a big plus! And a sense of humor and resourcefulness move you to the top of the resume pile.
If you want to join Cleveland's best Marketing and Promotion team, enjoy a beautiful facility overlooking Lake Erie, work out in our fitness center before starting your fast-paced, results-oriented day, email your resume to jobs@wkyc.com.
No phone calls please. WKYC is an equal-opportunity employer.  

PRODUCER, TRIVISONNO SHOW - WTAM AM 1100  Newsradio WTAM 1100 offers a full-time opportunity on the Mike Trivisonno Show as a board operator, side-kick and producer. Social media and web skills and two years of professional radio experience required. No Phone calls. Attach resume and a MP3 demo no longer than two minutes to: ray@wtam.com Resumes and CD demos also accepted via mail. Send to:
WTAM, Attn: Ray Davis
6200 Oak Tree Blvd, 4th floor
Independence, OH 44131  

PART TIME PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - WKYC CHANNEL 3 * Serve as Floor Director and Teleprompter Operator for WKYC-TV newscasts and special projects.* News script coordination.* Computer entry.* Program research.
Experience: 2 Year(s) Requirements: * Experience in studio production such as Floor Director, Teleprompter Operator, or other related areas. * Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required. * Word processing skills.
* Must have flexibility in work schedule. Position involves extremely early and late hours and may include weekends.  * College degree preferred. Apply Here  

NEWS DIRECTOR - WKYC CHANNEL 3 Info and  Apply Here  

CAMPAIGN MANAGER - ERNST & YOUNG  

The Campaign Manager has responsibility for supporting campaign design, development and management of direct marketing programs for the respective industry and functional practices. They recommend quality, management and success measurement of the function's go-to-market and direct marketing initiatives and focuses on coordinating specific direct marketing activities. This position ensures all Ernst & Young communications are approved, formatted properly, and communicated accurately to the correct target audience via voice mail, print, e-mail distribution or multimedia content. The Campaign Manager can direct and adjust the workflow of junior members when urgent projects

arise. This incumbent promotes teamwork through coaching and mentoring of subordinates. Responsibilities
-Works with internal audience pillars and service lines or industry practices to develop direct marketing and campaign management plans.   -Consults with customers on using Ernst & Young distribution tools and methods and assists with identifying target populations and distribution and measurement requirements. -Collaborates with the Data Quality and Management team on audience compilation. -Ensure documents are formatted properly for distribution and performs quality tests, adhering to quality and compliance policies and branding guidelines. -Coordinate campaign workflow for communications via voice, printed document or e-mail using Ernst & Young distribution tools and methods. -Oversee quality execution of organization communications campaigns. -Supports mailings, newsletters, media, public relations, and sponsorships and ensures that they are in alignment with the function's strategy. -Prioritize and delegate distribution campaigns. -Continually improve work processes for the team, ensuring that direct marketing/distribution processes are accurate and efficient. -Participate in market research projects as required. -Assist and guide subordinates through mentoring and leadership.
What this role needs to accomplish is clearly stated, but how they get it done is determined by the incumbent's own judgment acting within the organization's policies and communications standards, and best practices. This job has some latitude in decision making, provided that their activities are consistent with approved operating plans and objectives, and functional policies and precedents. The management direction given this job establishes the results expected, while the job determines how and when the results will be achieved based on needs of the client. Demonstrate understanding of advanced principles and concepts for the function's direct marketing initiatives.
  Frequently works independently on campaign management and direct marketing activities. Act as a project manager for medium/large marketing initiatives, generally under the direction of the team leader (if applicable). Ability to quickly gain knowledge of the firm's communication standards, an advanced understanding and application of principles and practices of distribution within the organization. Demonstration of a high proficiency in the use of the list management and marketing information system applications. This position requires general supervision with periodic updates to supervisor/team leader. May modify some project steps to reflect work group needs without prior approval. Supervisory skills including but not limited to delegating, coaching, defining expectations, teaming etc.
Travel or an extended work day is required as needed to meet deadlines.
To qualify, candidates must have:
* a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
* approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience is required, with ability to quickly gain strong knowledge of the Ernst & Young organization and standards
* knowledge of direct marketing, e-mail marketing industry and best practices is required
* excellent verbal and written communication skills
* strong project management skills are required as position necessitates the ability to develop comprehensive internal and external direct marketing campaigns
* proficiency with standard technology including Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and Internet
* experience with relational databases, customer relationship management systems, and e-campaign management tools is required
* a basic knowledge of network architecture and infrastructure and an understanding of HTML, Access, and/or SQL is highly desirable 

Apply To: michelle.tzoulafis@ey.com

MARKETING WRITER SUPERVISING ASSOCIATE - ERNST & YOUNG 

Job ID CLE000IM As Marketing Writer Supervising Associate, you'll develop written content for a variety of deliverables. These will communicate key messages about Ernst & Young's products, services, strategies and industry issues, to both external and internal audiences. You may produce print or web-based materials, including brochures, white papers, magazine-length articles, speeches, videos, webcasts, podcasts and RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds. You may also advise on communications vehicles and strategies, in collaboration with internal clients and communication consultants.  In this role you'll receive general supervision, and be expected to work independently within your area of expertise.
Responsibilities
*Partner with internal groups, to understand their communication needs and help with communication and promotional strategies
*Develop close working relationships with internal clients. Recommend executions and media channels, and educate clients on leading practices
*Anticipate client needs, and follow up to maintain satisfaction
*Develop print and online deliverables that meet communications objectives. At the same time, set your own work priorities, and delegate tasks where needed
*Establish and monitor project plans for small teams
*Apply knowledge of current business issues in developing projects, and explain and demonstrate their impact on the firm and its clients
*Serve as a resource for less experienced co-workers
*Manage and navigate the firm's internal approval process (SCORE - Standard Communication and Organization REtrieval)
*Maintain high standards of writing and performance
*Act as a business advisor to clients, project managers, and other project requesters. Help determine the most effective ways to achieve their strategic goals
*Deal with potential project issues, balancing tight deadlines with project needs
*Identify opportunities for rearranging content for additional audiences, or to make messages easier to understand
*Maintain in-depth knowledge of Ernst & Young's products, services, strategies and operations. Apply that knowledge to develop communications deliverables  Knowledge and skills requirements
*Proven business-to-business writing and editing skills, and an understanding of principles and practices
*Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, across a variety of media
*Competent at learning and utilizing the firm's communication tools and techniques
*Working knowledge of standard technology including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint and internet
*Familiarity with graphic design beneficial
*Adept at working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
*Knowledge of any or all of the following industries beneficial: asset management, automotive, banking and capital markets, biotechnology, consumer products, insurance, media & entertainment, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, real estate, technology, telecommunications and utilities
*Speech writing experience highly desirable.
Experience
*A minimum of 5 years related experience
Education
*Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline
Apply to: Michelle.Tzoulafis@ey.com

Looking for someone with at least 2-3 years of hands-on agency experience. In addition to being creative, successful applicants must have experience with quoting and managing print jobs, as well as working with printers, organized and detail-oriented, ability to handle multiple projects at once, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Also must have Macintosh knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and experience with Microsoft Office, as well as experience with website design and HTML. Flash, Final Cut and After Effects is a definite plus.

Our ideal candidate is idea-oriented, has excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, is an eager learner, a team player, personable and professional with a focus on helping clients accomplish their goals.
Please submit your resume/letter of interest to beverly@studiothink.net. Sorry - Absolutely no phone calls or drop-ins please.  

The Association of Health Care Journalists has teamed up with the National Library of Medicine to offer AHCJ-NLM fellowships. Four journalists will be selected to spend the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2012 on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md.

If chosen you will:

• Learn how to explore the latest NIH research
• Learn how to understand and interpret biomedical statistics
• Receive hands-on training in how to use PubMed, MedlinePlus, ClinicalTrials.gov, ToxNet and Household Products Database. 
• Take advantage of NLM's data, programs and resources.

The fellowship includes AHCJ membership (new or renewed), travel expenses within the United States and lodging.

To be considered your application and materials must be in the AHCJ office by Aug. 6. 

For complete details and a link to the application form click here or visit:  http://www.healthjournalism.org/prof-dev-fellowships-details.php?id=49

Mindset Digital co-founders Debra Jasper and Betsy Hubbard will lead SPJ Columbus's annual newsroom training session.

Entitled "New Realities: The Three Major Shifts Today's Journalists Can't Afford to Ignore", the session will focus on:

• Shift one - the digital media world and its rapid changes. It will bring you up to date on the tools and approaches you need to capture attention from a hyper-distracted audience . 
• Shift two - how journalists and other professionals take advantage of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and more. 
• Shift three - crisis communications, the changing role of public relations and the new expectations in a world of mass personalization. 

The event will take place June 27 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Columbus Dispatch, 34S. Third St., Columbus. The fee is $10 for non members, free for chapter members. 

For more information and to register for the limited seating click Here.