Back in 1968, WMMS was a new radio station set to dominate the airwaves. After 10 years they were breaking rock icons, setting market records, hosting legendary DJ's and winning the Rolling Stone Radio Station of the Year award time after time.  

How did they do it?  Could that success be repeated now?

As part of the Press Club 125 anniversary celebrations, they joined with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum to put together a panel of pioneers from WMMS's golden era. It includes:  

Billy Bass - pioneer of Alternative Radio, 

Gaye Ramstrom - 25 years in sales and sales management at WMMS, 

Denny Sanders - Rooted in the life of Cleveland Radio from 1971 to 2001.

Walt Tiburski - WMMS/Malrite Broadcasting Vice President and General Manager.

They'll discuss radio then and now at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum on Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. The cost is $12.50 and tickets are limited so click here to register now. 

Aug. 30 at 6 p.m., the Cleveland Digital Publishing Users Group (CDPUG) is devoting its general meeting to ways you can start using WordPress whether you have no HTML experience.....or a lot. 

WordPress has evolved beyond its beginnings as a blogging platform. Now it is a Content Management System that can be used by anyone. 

The speaker for the evening will be Heidi Cool, formerly the webmaster at Case Western Reserve University and now a site developer for designRoom Creative as well as small and mid-size businesses. Heidi has been using WordPress since 2007 and it's now her first choice as a content management system for her clients' websites. 

The meeting is being held at New Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1 Infinity Corp. Ctr. Dr. #250, Cleveland, OH 44125  Driving and Parking Directions

Cost is free for members, $10 for guests.  For more information and to RSVP, click here

John Limpert - SPJ member and writer-at-large for the Washingtonian - had been an editor for decades and wasn't able to find very many resources explaining how to do the job. He decided to collect and distribute the lessons he and others had learned over the years. The result is a blog called "About Editing and Writing."  

The blog covers not only editing but also a range of topics that includes subjects like writer's block and the way to write a good service story as well as people who have had an effect on writing and editing.  

To check it out click here. 

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 at right. 

Webcast Producer Senior Associate- Ernst & Young - The Webcast Producer Senior  Associate produces project deliverables, specializing in webcasting. This position is responsible for advising clients and others on the best use, combination, and repurposing of each medium to meet strategic objectives. This position is responsible for the full lifecycle of development from concept, design, and planning (pre-production) to production, editing, publishing, and measurement.
Responsibilities
Consult and recommend media to enhance the message through webcasting.
Manage the client relationship and/or coordinate with the project manager; acting as single point of contact for the deliverable.
Organize and coordinate all tasks related to project deliverable, performing tasks or identifying and delegating to other resources as appropriate; this may include technicians and other contractors, as well as engineers in Publishing Technology and Implementation (PTI).Maintain ownership and accountability that all tasks are completed on time and correctly.Prepare the budget and timeline estimates for completion of project deliverable; assist in tracking expenditures and status in order to operate within the approved estimates.

Incumbent should regularly update project manager or client on changes to original estimate, as well as status of deliverable.Assist and learn from other Producers as appropriate.

Comply in a timely manner with firm, Americas Communications and Marketing (ACM), and PTI standards and procedures including, but not limited to, visual identity (branding), approvals (Standard Communication Organization and Retrieval process (SCORE)), project management, billing, and time tracking.

The incumbent will act as a business adviser to clients, project managers, producers, and other project requesters on the most effective approaches and methods of implementation to achieve their strategic goals via the functional areas within PTI.  

The incumbent should possess the ability to: Rapidly solve problems and make decisions during the production of live events.

Recognize potential issues and make decisions throughout a project that balance the need to meet a deadline and still meet the original requirements of the project.Identify opportunities for repurposing content for additional audiences or to add convenience for the consumption of the message by the target audience
Knowledge and skills requirements
Strong project management, client service, team building and interpersonal communication skills.Knowledge of webcast technologies.Proficiency in at least a few of the following software applications: Microsoft Office, After Effects, Photoshop/Fireworks, PowerPoint, Pro Tools/SoundForge, Media Platform, On24, Webex, Webcaster, Windows Media technologies.Competency in at least a few of the following skill areas:, Flash, HTML/XML/XSLT, Javascript, .NET.

Rapidly learn new technologies on a frequent basis and as part of a project.

Direct other resources, such as Engineers, and vendors to complete production tasks; for example Engineers responsible for running aspects of webcast technology.

Act independently of supervision.

Travel or an extended work day is required as needed to meet deadlines.  

Experience - A minimum of 3+ years relevant experience   

Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Apply To: Michelle.Tzoulafis@ey.co

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

SPJ Members -  Click the Quick Link below for the latest updates to the Journalist's Toolbox

• Check for updates to the Drought Monitor 
• Covering the Olympics? Check for a list of links at your fingertips!
• The Democratic and Republican national conventions are coming up. Click national conventions for your keys to exceptional coverage. 

If you are not a member of SPJ, you can click here to join now and access these and a whole list of other tools designed to make your job a lot easier. 

RCFP First Aid was developed by the Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press, to offer on the spot use of legal resources, especially at times when there's a wrench thrown int access or ability to gather news. 

The app is available free for iPhone, iPad and Android products at Apple, Google or Amazon app stores. You can also find it at the RCFP app site here

Registration is now open for the Excellence in Journalism Conference , Sept. 20-22 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

Highlights include:

A special edition of the highly acclaimed public television and radio series The Kalb Report, moderated by legendary journalist Marvin Kalb.

A super session with Sree Sreenivasan, a professor and Dean of Student Affairs at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.

An address from Bob Edwards, host of "The Bob Edwards Show" and "Bob Edwards Weekend" on Sirius XM Radio, at the SPJ President's Installation Banquet at EIJ12 when he is named a Fellow of the Society.

Here's a series of links to help you get a sense of the whole event:

Pricing
 Super Sessions and Conference highlights
Breakout Sessions 
 Pre-Conference Workshops
 Schedule at a Glance
 Hotel and Travel Information 

For even more information and to register online  click here.

Get ready for The annual Journalism and Women Symposium conference and mentoring project (CAMP) taking place from Oct. 26-28 in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. This year's keynote speaker is writer, lecturer, editor and feminist activist Gloria Steinem.  

Also on offer will be voting rights expert Keesha Gaskins, tech trainers and negotiating coaches, as well as the beautiful locale - the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, 40 minutes from the Albuquerque, N.M. airport. 

If you take advantage of the early bird registration, before Sept. 15, the cost is $275. It includes meals and all sessions. After Sept. 15 the price goes up to $325. 

For more information and to register click here