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 Writer's Week Society of Professional Journalists
Cleveland Pro Chapter Newsletter
April 14, 2013
Deadline For Next Edition: April 18
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| Secretary-treasurer's message |
Regional SPJers prepare for the future
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Are you ready for the 21st century version of journalism? A lot of us aren't, and that's why "Working it Out" was the theme of SPJ's Region 4 Conference, held the weekend of the 5th and 6th in Dayton.
A lot of us need to work it out so we're ready for the future. We need to work out challenges. We need to continue turning out great journalism despite all the changes in the profession.
I was a panelist at one of the sessions at the Region 4 Conference. "Radio Today" was a discussion of changes in radio news. I'm a news anchor at Clear Channel Radio in Cleveland, and I talked about how we now produce news heard on iHeartRadio, as well as local newscasts heard in other markets.
Other panelists were: Vincent Duffy, news director for Michigan Radio at the University of Michigan, and former program director for WKSU in Kent; Maryanne Zeleznik, a Lorain native who is news director of WXVU in Cincinnati; and Shane Southern, head of Southern Communications, which owns a group of radio stations in Beckley, West Virginia.
Duffy and Zeleznik both run news departments at NPR affiliate radio stations. They noted that a lot of public radio stations are hiring for their news departments, unlike a lot of commercial stations. Southern said that even though he runs a successful group of stations with a variety of formats, they have a small news operation. He encourages his entire staff, including sales people, to keep an eye out for what's happening in the community so it can be reported on air.
An earlier session, "New Newspapering," featured editors from some of Ohio's major newspapers, who talked about the changes they're facing. This was just two days after The Plain Dealer announced that it would be cutting back home delivery to three days a week. PD managing editor Thom Fladung was peppered with questions, but there were also questions going to other editors about confluence and new production methods. I hate to say that I missed this session, as I was on my way to Dayton at the time.
A large crowd gathered for an afternoon session featuring Ross Gallabrese, executive editor of the (Steubenville) Herald-Star. It was about how they covered the case of the two high school football players who were accused - and eventually convicted - of the rape of a teenage girl. Gallabrese says it stretched his staff to the limit, but they were able to cover the story completely. I asked Gallabrese what kind of reaction the Herald-Star got from the community. He said it was mostly favorable, with one of the few negative comments coming from a relative of one of the two boys on trial. Gallabrese pointed out that since the Herald-Star is an evening paper, a major emphasis was put on the paper's website so that readers wouldn't have to wait until the afternoon to read about the coverage.
Over 100 people from all four states in Region 4 - Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania - attended the conference. It was a good mixture of students and professionals, all of whom went away having learned ways they can be "Working it Out."
Tom Moore
Secretary-Treasurer
SPJ Cleveland
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Congratulations to all our local winners!
|  Congratulations to all the local winners of Mark of Excellence Awards, which were presented at the Region 4 conference last weekend. For a complete listing of winners, see the announcement on SPJ's national website. Lots of Kent State, John Carroll and other familiar names! |
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THIS THURSDAY-
Peter Pula of Axiom News to speak
on "Generative Journalism"
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FutureHeights and the Heights Observer are joining forces this year to celebrate both FutureHeights' 10th annual meeting and the Heights Observer's 5th anniversary.
Come and see Peter Pula, Founder and CEO of Axiom News, a community news agency based in Canada and dedicated to the practice of generative journalism. Its aim is to report stories in a way that increases and showcases a community's strengths.
The meeting itself is free and afterward there will be a fundraising birthday bash for the Heights Observer
FutureHeights Annual Meeting
Where: Cleveland Heights Community Center
1 Monticello Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
When:
April 18, 2013 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the public
FOLLOWED BY
Heights Observer 5th Anniversary Bash
Where: Rockefeller's Restaurant
3099 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
When: April 18, 2013 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Individual $35
Patron $75
Sponsor $125
For more information and to register Click Here
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New Deadline!
Enter Ohio's Best Journalism 2013
by April 26
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There's still time to enter Ohio's Best Journalism 2013, and you can do it online! That's right, there's a new deadline: You now have until 3:59 p.m. April 26.
Starting this year, to enter you can simply click here and submit your best work in a variety of categories online. No more paper entry forms, copying, manila folders, envelopes, shipping.
The awards honor print, broadcast, trade, online and college journalism published or broadcast in 2012, for the best work serving the public interest and protecting press freedom.
You don't need to be an SPJ member to enter but you do get a $5 discount on your entry fee if you are. To qualify for the SPJ member discount, you will have to provide the SPJ member number of the person who did the work. In the event of a team project, at least one member of the team must be an SPJ member to qualify for the SPJ member discount.
Verify Your SPJ Member Number: To look up your SPJ Member Number, go to this link or call Linda Hall, SPJ membership director, or Tara Puckey, SPJ chapter coordinator, at (317) 927-8000
To become an SPJ member or renew an expired membership, go to this link.
Upload Formats Accepted: The site permits entries in 31 formats, to accommodate text, images, video, and audio data. The complete list of formats you may use is: .aiff, .au, .avi, .doc, .docx, .flv, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .m4v, .mp3, mp4, .mpg, .mpeg, .mov, .pdf, .ppt, .ppts, .psd, .rm, .snd, .swf, .tif, .tiff, .url, .wav, .wma, .wmv, .xls, .xlsx and .zip.
For more information and to enter click here and good luck!
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Excellence in Journalism
registration open!
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Registration for Excellence in Journalism 2013 - SPJ's annual national conference - is now open! If you're planning to attend, sign up soon to make sure you have your pick of hotel rooms and to take advantage of early bird pricing.
As well as attending a full slate of workshops, breakout sessions and critiques you can meet recruiters for major employers at the Journalism Expo. This year's list includes Thompson Reuters, Patch.com and Gannett Company.
There are 2 types of registration
1- A La Carte which includes Two Super Sessions
- 60 breakout sessions
- Access to the Journalism Expo
- Participation in newsroom tours and critiques
- Opening Night Reception
Early Bird Pricing is:
Member:$205
Non-Member: $405
Student Member: $155
Student Non-Member: $255
Retired: $155
This registration includes:
- Two Super Sessions
- 60 breakout sessions
- Access to the Journalism Expo
- Participation in newsroom tours and critiques
- Opening Night Reception
Also includes one ticket each to the following meal events:
- NAHJ Newsmaker Luncheon, Sunday, Aug. 25 at noon
- RTDNA Paul White Award Reception, Sunday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
And a ticket to one of the following events (your choice):
- SPJ President's Installation Banquet, Monday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
- NAHJ Hall of Fame Gala, Monday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.
Early Bird Pricing is:
Member Package:$310
Non-Member Package:$510
Student Member Package:$260
Student Non-Member Package:$360
Retired Package:$260
Early Bird pricing lasts until July 25. For more information and to register Click Here
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Press Club: Adapt to
a cross-platform world
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Join the Press Club of Cleveland for a series of workshops geared to help you adapt to a cross-platform news and information world.
Once a month, Mastering Multi-Media Communications will offer a group learning experience led by a working media professional and designed to teach the skills you need to master cross platform communications.
When
Managing Multimedia -- and Yourself - Wednesday, May 1, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Building a Cross-Platform Strategy - Wednesday, June 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m
Where Stay tuned for location information
Cost
Press Club members: $80 per workshop / $300 for all 4 workshops
Non-members: $125 per workshop / $450 for all 4 workshops
Non-members can save by joining the Press Club of Cleveland and pay the member cost to attend.
For more information and to register Click Here
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| Job opportunities |
Thanks to Kelly Blazek for her dedication and commitment in seeking out many of the jobs posted below.
To receive Kelly's full newsletter (we only excerpt media-related jobs) see the separate box headlined Cleveland Job Bank below.
NEWS DIRECTOR - WKSU KENT STATE UNIVERSITY -
For a full description of the position and qualifications required for the job, click here.
TO APPLY: WKSU, Kent State University is being assisted in this search by Livingston Associates. For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references at Livingston Associates' online application system. To submit your application follow this link SUBMIT RESUME to Livingston Associates' online application system. You can also cut-n-paste this URL directly into your browser: http://recruitment.livingstonassociates.net/login
Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates at (410) 243-1974.
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WEWS CHANNEL 5 - Info and Apply Here
CREATIVE SERVICES PRODUCER - WEWS CHANNEL 5 - Info and Apply Here FULL-TIME PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - WDOK FM NEW 102 Auto req ID 14328BR New 102 has an immediate opening for a full-time, morning show production assistant. Required Skills/Experience The applicant must know ADOBE audition and be proficient at digital audio editing, web and social media publishing. Preferred Skills/Experience The ideal candidate should have radio production experience and have exceptional attention to detail. Additional Candidate Instructions Please include in your cover letter where you heard about our opening. Apply Online Here REPORTER/PRODUCER - IDEASTREAM - Info and Apply Here COPYWRITER - STERLING JEWELERS - Info and Apply Here
, a 10-year-old Cleveland-area based non-profit organization is hiring a part-time development director to launch a new fundraising initiative and membership campaign to support its nationally recognized programs. Project EverGreen's key programs include GreenCare for Troops and GreenCare for Communities. These programs promote the environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits of green spaces and serve to bring communities together through the revitalization of neighborhoods and public areas. The Development Director will work in conjunction with the Project EverGreen staff to build new and cultivate current relationships with prospects, donors, foundation and other stakeholders focusing on major gifts.
Experience & Abilities
*Builds and administers a broad direct mail program and process
*Prioritizes and administers special events that enhance development
*Oversees federal grant and corporate proposal processes
*Identifies and cultivates individual and corporate donors
*Networks and collaborates with other organizations to enhance the profile and further development goals of Project EverGreen
Requirements
*BA/BS or equivalent with three to five years in a non-profit development setting. CFRE preferred
*Position based in Mentor, OH; 25 miles East of downtown Cleveland
Skills
*Demonstrates computer literacy
*Proficient with grant writing and reporting
*Ability to plan and budget
*Demonstrates working knowledge of donor software database systems
*Exhibit excellent phone, people and networking skills.
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Cleveland Job Bank
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Check Kelly Blazek's website for advice on job-hunting and details on jobs in marketing, public and media relations, development, media, graphics/web design and more. Many of the jobs listed at left are reprinted from Blazek's newsletter.
To subscribe and get the full list (we only excerpt journalism-related jobs), email Cleveland Job Bank. For more information, go to the website. 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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Summary
| There is more information on these events and opportunities below, in articles under this column or the President's Message. For job listings, see lower left; for student internships, see lower right
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THIS WEDNESDAY April 17 IPG Meeting John Ettorre
"11 Key Principles for Writing Persuasively in the Era of Attention Deficit Disorder"
11:30 a.m. more details below
April 17
How I Got That Story
2-3 p.m.
online webinar
see more details below
THIS SATURDAY
April 20
Cliff Anthony "Page A1" book signing
Ohio Author Day and Book Fair
see more info below
NEW DEADLINE!
April 26
Deadline for Ohio SPJ Awards
See more info below at left
April 26-27Fire Up Your Writing CareerAmerican Society of Journalists and Authors 42nd Annual ConferenceNew York City Early registration ends March 22 See more below
April 29
Deadline to apply for
Excellence in Journalism Scholarships
More information below
May 1
Press Club of Cleveland Managing Multimedia - and Yourself More details below
May 16
Central Ohio SPJ
Founder's Day
with speaker Mike Curtain
6-9 p.m.
Ohio State University Fawcett Center in Columbus
more info below
June 5 Press Club of Cleveland Building a Cross-Platform Strategy More details below at left
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Newspaper veteran and SPJ Cleveland chapter board member Cliff Anthony's novel "Page A1" - a fictional look at the struggles of a small-town newspaper, will be one of the books featured at the Ohio Author Day and Book Fair April 20.
An associate professor of journalism at Lorain County Community College, Anthony's humor comes from his experiences in the industry.
Come meet Anthony who will be on hand to sign copies of his book.
When: April 20, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Ohio Author Day and Book Fair, Hudson Public Library, 96 Library St. Hudson
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This Wednesday:
Methadone: A Costly Fix
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Join 2012 Scripps Howard Award winner Brandon Stahl this week, as he discusses his investigation into methadone drug overdose deaths stemming from a Duluth clinic. Shortly after Stahl's series on the subject appeared in the Duluth News Tribune, the clinic was shut down.
Stahl will discuss:
* How to express complicated figures in easily understood graphics
* How to examine databases and discern information for investigative reporting
* How to gain the most information from even the most sensitive interviews
When: April 17- 2-3 p.m. EDT. register by April 16, 5 p.m.
Where: Click Here for more information and to register.
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This Wednesday
Ettorre to speak at IPG meeting
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Popular SPJer John Ettorre is back with a new workshop "11 Key Principles for Writing Persuasively in the Era of Attention Deficit Disorder"
Catch him April 17 at the Cleveland Public Relations firms & Marketing Consultants in Ohio meeting.
When: April 17, 2013 - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Independence Library, 6361 Selig Drive, Independence, Ohio 44131
For more information and to RSVP click here
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Mike Curtin to speak at SPJ Central Ohio "Founders Day"
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Former Dispatch editor turned state representative for the 17th district, Mike Curtin, will be the keynote speaker at Central Ohio SPJ's "Founders Day", May 16.
Curtin rose through the ranks at the Dispatch for 38 years before he became part of the political process . He will share how his outlook has changed during this process as well as thoughts on the current metamorphosis of media as an industry.
When: May 16, 6 - 9 p.m..
Where: Ohio State University Fawcett Center
2400 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
Cost: $25 for students, $30 for members and $35 for non-members.
Reservation deadline: May 10.
For more information and to register click here
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Members' Milestones
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| Upcoming SPJ Award Deadlines! | |
Every year SPJ offers so much recognition for exceptional work it's hard to keep track of all the awards. Here's a handy list of upcoming deadlines complete with links.
Upcoming Awards Deadlines
- Wed, Apr 17, 2013: Julie Galvan Outstanding Campus Member Award Postmark Deadline [Awards]
- Wed, Apr 17, 2013: Wells Memorial Key Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]
- Wed, Apr 17, 2013: Regional Director of the Year Award Postmark Deadline [Awards]
- Wed, Apr 17, 2013: Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]
- Wed, Apr 17, 2013: David Eshelman Outstanding Campus Adviser Award Postmark Deadline [SPJ Awards]
- Mon, Apr 29, 2013: Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award Application Deadline [Awards] [Convention]
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Scholarships available to help you attend EIJ conference
You may be able to attend EIJ 2013 in Anaheim, Calif., Aug. 24-26 and have your registration covered! Excellence in Journalism offers three different types of scholarships for qualifying applicants to attend the conference.
Terry Harper Memorial Scholarships:
Up to five scholarships are available to SPJ members. Deadline to apply is April 29.
Diversity Leadership Fellows Program:
SPJ is committed to increasing diversity throughout the Society including within national committees the national board of directors. Those who win a fellowship gain are immersed in education as well as spj and part of that is attendance at the annual conference. Application deadline is April 29
Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award:
The Lewis family has contributed an award that helps a student SPJer to attend. The winner will be someone who has shown outstanding service to the First Amendment through journalism. Application deadline is April 29
For more information and to join SPJ
click here
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AMSJA Writer's Conference
"Fire Up Your Writing Career"
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Registration is open for the
American Society of Journalists and Authors' 42nd Annual Writers Conference: Fire Up Your Writing Career.
Explore subjects central to freelance writing and network with other professionals. Learn from New York Times bestselling authors including A.J. Jacobs, Deborah Blum, Amy Hill Hearth, D.T. Max. Meet editors from publications and publishers that include Slate, Bon Appetit, Outside, The New Yorker, The Atavist, New Republic, Simon & Schuster, Random House, St. Martin's Press
This year's conference offers 40 instructional and informational sessions include finding new work, breaking in to new markets or genres, technology and social media topics, honing your craft skills, protecting yourself legally and financially, and even fiction topics. Mentoring is available too.
When: Friday and Saturday, April 26-27. Where: The Roosevelt Hotel, 45th Street at Madison Avenue, New York City For more information and to register Click Here |
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HEIGHTS OBSERVER - INTERN- The Heights Observer is a hyper-local, citizen-driven community news program that serves Cleveland Heights and University Heights, Ohio. Published by the nonprofit, FutureHeights, the Heights Observer is a monthly print newspaper, weekly e-newsletter and website, www.heightsobserver.org.
General duties of this full-time or part-time internship include covering local city council meetings and community events, writing and editing news stories, publishing stories to the Web and e-news, creating audio/video podcasts, and working with local organizations to help them tell their story.
Qualifications: Two years of journalism studies; experience in working with volunteers; excellent written and verbal communication skills: proficiency with digital media; self-directed, ability to exercise independent judgment and take initiative. Familiarity with the Heights communities is preferred.
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Work schedule is flexible and will vary depending on events and projects.
Deadlines:
Fall Semester: Sept. 30
Spring Semester: Dec. 1
Summer: May 1
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
SPORTS SUMMER INTERN - WEWS TV CHANNEL 5 - Info and
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP - POSITIVELY CLEVELAND - Info and
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING INTERN - WTWH MEDIA http://marketing.wtwhmedia.com/WTWH Media, LLC, is seeking a qualified individual to fill an entry-level social media marketing internship. This paid position requires a person who is highly motivated, independent, and extremely familiar with all of social media platforms. Our ideal candidate will have a marketing or Public Relations degree, strong interpersonal and writing skills, and is highly self-motivated. S/he should be comfortable with conversing with clients on a daily basis either by email, phone, or in person. People who apply should also have excellent time-management skills, a passion for social media, and work well within a team and with others. In his/her resume, the candidate should include links to their social media profiles that will show their competency in the field. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Daily Management of social media accounts for company and its clients * Grow the followers and community of social media accounts * Posting/writing blogs and articles * Reporting progress and results to management and clients * Travel to industry shows as needed The Social Media Marketing internship will be based in our offices on the West Bank of the Flats in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Send resumes to: Lance Brown -
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN - ST. IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL - Info and apply to this paid internship
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Laurie Mitchell Marketing & Communications
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Laurie Mitchell Marketing & Communications Executive Search
has been retained for the following assignments:
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Digital/Inbound Account Manager/HubSpot/Google Analytics
- Marketing Associate/Pharma/Healthcare
- PR Agency Account Executive/Toledo
- Social Media Manager/Ad Agency
- Channel Marketing Manager/DIY/Big Box
- 2 Marketing Managers/Financial Services
- AD Agency Copywriter/3-6 years experience
- AD Agency Account Supervisor/CPG
- 2 PR Agency Account Supervisors
To apply for any of these current searches, please email your resume as a single Word file to
www.LaurieMitchellCompany.com
216-292-9936
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 Writer's Week is a service of the Cleveland chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. This e-newsletter is edited by Carrie Buchanan, assistant professor, Tim Russert School of Communication & Theatre Arts, John Carroll University, and assistant editor Elaine Wilson, who is studying editing and design.
Please send news items and job & internship postings to spjcleveland@gmail.com
Street Address: Cleveland SPJ, 4337 Chanticleer Drive, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126-1906
Chapter email: Cleveland@spj.org
President: Cheryl D'Mello
Chapter web site: 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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