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 Writer's Week
Society of Professional Journalists
Cleveland Pro Chapter Newsletter
May 22, 2013
Deadline For Next Edition: May 24
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President's Message
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Three Winning Toms feted at City Club | | Cheryl D'Mello |
Yesterday we gathered to honor three people in the world of journalism at the City Club in Cleveland: Tom Beres, Tom Moore and Thomas Hamzik. Yes, strangely enough, they were all named Tom!
Broadcasting veteran Beres of WKYC won a Distinguished Service Award for his contribution to the field of journalism, and Tom Moore of Clear Channel Radio, including WTAM 1100, won a DSA for his contribution to the Society of Professional Journalists. Hamzik, the promising young journalist from Padua Franciscan High School, was awarded the 2013 Philip W. Porter Scholarship, which will provide $1,000 a year for four years toward his journalism education at Elon University.
Along with accolades by Cleveland State University Professor Anup Kumar, former congressman and current political analyst Dennis Eckart, and well-known Cleveland radio personality Jim McIntyre, special guest Bill Knittel, Poet Laureate of the City of Lakewood, recited a poem he wrote for Beres (see reprint at right).
Beres had brought along a relic, "besides himself," he joked - the vintage audition videotape that got him the job at Channel 3. Amidst laughter, Beres spoke about the technological changes in the world of journalism: "It's getting tougher to be a legacy mainstream media guy in a social media world."
Young Hamzik, with over 300 sports stories on Cleveland.com to his credit as he heads off to college, told an amusing story about an interview in which he mistook his subject's identity and had to quickly adapt as he discovered his mistake. Journalism, he stressed, "is all about adapting."
Moore succinctly wrapped up the award ceremonies, saying, "You can have all the best technology possible, but when it comes down to journalism, you still need the best people."
So writers, please keep that ink flowing, even as the Plain Dealer announces the changes that are coming.
Sincerely,
 | Left to right: Tom Moore, Thomas Hamzik and Tom Beres with their awards Tuesday
Photo by Jerome Masek
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WKYC to discuss its prizewinning
Chardon school shooting coverage
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Cleveland's own Channel 3 WKYC News will be honored on June 21 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., with a Sigma Delta Chi Award for its coverage of the Chardon High School shootings in February 2012.
We at SPJ Cleveland thought everyone would like to hear more from those involved in the coverage, about how they did it. Rita Andolsen, who was news director at the time, and anchor Russ Mitchell have invited us to the station on June 13 to hear all about it.
We'll have more details for you in coming editions of Writer's Week, but for now, mark your calendar to be sure you can be there that evening. The event will start at 7 p.m., at Channel 3, 1333 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland 44114.
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| Save the date - Nostalgia Night June 27 |
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You won't want to miss this year's Nostalgia Night, aptly named "Tuning in to the Past," with SPJ Cleveland board member and longtime WTAM morning anchor Tom Moore and other Cleveland radio personages. We'll be hosted once again by Bill Barrow, curator of the Cleveland Press Collection and other historical artifacts at the Cleveland State University library, whose knowledge of Cleveland media history is plentiful.
So come along, munch on free food and listen to inside stories of the Cleveland radio scene from years gone by. Also, if you're an SPJ member, you can participate in our annual meeting and the election
of a new board for 2013-2014.
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When: June 27
Where:Cleveland State University special collections area, home of the Cleveland Press Collection.
Cost: Free, with a light supper provided.
Stay tuned for more information as the date comes closer.
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Sigma Delta Chi Awards and Journacamp
One weekend in Washington!
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 It's time to spend a weekend in Washington. SPJ's next Journacamp training day will be June 22, at the Westin Hotel City Center , less than a mile away from the National Press Club, where the SPJ Sigma Delta Chi Awards Banquet will be held the night before. Click here for all the banquet details and to purchase tickets
After you honor this year's best in journalism, spend a day tweaking skills to take you over the top in your own work.
Here's a taste of the breakout sessions offered at Journacamp.
Talking Tech: Learning the Language(s) of Web Developers - and Then Some Code - Trainer: Greg Linch (@greglinch), local innovations editor, Washington Post
Beyond Twitter and Facebook: Digital Media Tools and Apps You Can Use Now - Trainer: Elise Hu (@elisewho), NPR multiplatform reporter, founding journalist at The Texas Tribune
Drill Into Data: Finding, Reporting and Visualizing Important Stories for Reporting - Trainer: Michelle Minkoff (@michelleminkoff), interactive producer, Associated Press D.C. bureau
Where: The Westin Hotel City Center
1400 M Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-429-1700
Cost: $35 for SPJ members, $55 for non-members. Registration fee includes continental breakfast and boxed lunch.
Registration: Follow this link to register online. The deadline to register is Monday, June 17, so don't delay!
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NEW! Excellence in Journalism
breakout sessions announced
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The list of Breakout sessions for the Excellence in Journalism 2013 conference has been announced. Sign up here soon to make sure you can attend your first choices. There are also some pre-conference workshops planned for Aug. 24. Seating is limited so you will need to sign up soon to attend.
Here's the breakdown by subject. For more detailed information click here.
Social Media
- Digging Deeper with Social Media
- 15 Social Media Ideas Newsroom Leaders Can't Live Without
- From Online to On Air: Getting Much More Out of Your Best Digital Content
- Our Digital Shadows: Journalists and Online Reputation
- Curation Station: Effective Use of Social Tools for Breaking and Big-Issue Reporting
- Facebook Usage Survey
Latino
- From MayDay to Occupy: Covering Latino Social Movements Around the Country
- The Latino Vote
- The Growth and Future of Hispanic Broadcast Media
- Latino Digital Media Space
- Portrayal of Latinos in Hollywood
- What is Latino? Hybrid Latinos
- Ética Periodística en la Cobertura de Sucesos Note: This session will be presented in Spanish.
- Retos y oportunidades de la educación de periodismo en Españo. Note: This session will be presented in Spanish.
- Scoring With Latinos
Ethics
- Making the Right Call: The Ethics Challenge
- It Takes a Village: Working Together to Prevent Plagiarism and Fabrication in News
- Drones: The New Airborne Reporter in Your Future
Immigration
- Immigration Coverage Beyond the Fence
- Immigration Law Fundamentals
Writing Skills
- Understanding the Fundamentals of Fiction (or Everything I Know About Writing I Learned from Romance Novels)
- Talk The Copy
- Write This Workshop
- Shorter, Sharper, Stronger: How to Write Broadcast News Better
Career
- Striking Out Alone in the World: Winning Strategies for International Freelancing
- Revolutionize Your Career: How To Get A Journalism Fellowship
- Calling the Shots: Becoming a Manager in the Newsroom
- Changing Times, Changing Terms: Claiming Your Power in the New Media Newsroom
Journalism Skills
- The Perfect Interview: Explore the Secrets of Interviewing and Gain Effective Interviewing Skills
- Upping Your Game in Sports Reporting
- Excellence in Financial Reporting: How Award-Winning Journalists Get it Done
- Diversity Data-Mining: Finding Important Demographic Trends in Census Data
- Every Mind Matters and It Matters How We Report
- The LIVE Shot
- Reporters and PIOs: Improving the Relationship
- Journalism - Daily Stress, Lasting Impact
Freelancing
- Talking Shop: Honest Freelancing Perspective From a Writer and Editor
- Freelancing for Radio & TV
Saturday, Aug. 24 sessions
If you haven't registered yet you can still qualify for Early Bird pricing.
Costs for the Package are:
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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| 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 at right below.
11 PM NEWS PRODUCER - WKYC TV 3 Info and apply here
NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER - WTAM 1100 AM Newsradio WTAM 1100 has a full-time opening in the award-winning news department. Duties include covering events and anchoring newscasts. The applicant should have field and "behind the mic" experience, strong writing skills and a passion for broadcasting. Web skills, including video and photo editing, are a plus. Please apply on-line here. Please attach an MP3 demo.
CONTENT ARCHITECT - AKHIA - AKHIA is looking for an experienced writer/researcher who thrives on developing dynamic news articles, white papers, key messaging and other technical documents for B2B and B2C companies. To be considered, you must love talking to engineers, learning about various industries, creating copy that engages readers, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of digital, creative and social media professionals. Our ideal candidate will have: A minimum of five years of content development experience (agency background preferred) A degree in PR, journalism, English or related field A solid portfolio of work spanning various industries A firm grasp on AP Style Ability to work independently and as a team A client-focused, "get it done and get it done right" attitude If you think you have what it takes to join our growing Content Development Group, email your pitch, resume and applicable writing samples to patsie@akhia.com with the subject line: Content Architect.
MEDICAL EDITOR - IVES & ASSOCIATES EXECUTIVE SEARCH Downtown employer hiring full-time Medical Editor experienced in AMA style writing, with pharmaceutical/medical device experience on the professional side / agency experience in promotional medical education. Apply to Stephanie@ivesearch.com with resume, cover letter and three writing samples. No phone calls, please.
MEDICAL WRITER - IVES & ASSOCIATES EXECUTIVE SEARCH Downtown employer hiring full-time Medical Writer experienced in AMA style writing, with pharmaceutical/medical device experience on the professional side / agency experience in promotional medical education. Apply to Stephanie@ivesearch.com with resume, cover letter and three writing samples. No phone calls, please.
CONTENT SPECIALIST - TOA TECHNOLOGIES (TWO OPENINGS FOR THIS DESCRIPTION) Info and apply here
PUBLISHER/MEDIA EXECUTIVE - BABCOX MEDIA Info and apply here
COSE - SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER - The Senior Marketing Manager for COSE will develop successful, creative, and targeted programs that have a clear impact on the growth of COSE and its customers/members. Must have strong strategic skills and experience, but still love to be hands-on, and able to develop ideas and grow programs while managing a team and stewarding our brand. This role will focus on results by developing metrics, evaluating program performance, and adapting them as needed in order to meet or exceed goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Create, manage and execute marketing plans across the team and organization that tie to our core strategic initiatives. * Work closely with product managers, sales and the marketing team to understand program objectives in order to develop strategic marketing plans in support of organizational goals. * Lead and steward the COSE Brand Strategy to guide all creative and communication executions with clear direction and consistency - creating ongoing COSE brand value. * Manage and mentor marketing team members to each of their best talents and abilities. * Manage COSE web properties, across multiple products, services and content offerings. * Lead the trial and use of innovative marketing vehicles and solutions across organization. * Plan, own and oversee the marketing budget for all relevant marketing programs and initiatives. * Strategic thinker - capable of assessing complex business challenges, applying critical reasoning and offering creative solutions that drive results. * Collaborate with peers to set marketing strategies, goals and continually improve the processes and success of the marketing team and organization. * Manage external partners, vendors and consultants. * Measure the success of marketing programs and vehicles. * Contribute to the overall thought leadership of the marketing team and its ability to exceed expectations. * Develop and deliver insightful presentations to the organization, committees and board. * Other job-related duties as defined. COSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensure focus on COSE core values (Sincere, Helpful, Accessible, Resourceful, Responsive) as part of COSE "Member First" Approach. - Attend COSE University trainings and complete COSE University coursework in a timely manner to ensure and maintain current knowledge of COSE services, products, programs, engagement skills and expectations. Confidential, Greater Cleveland Partnership Senior Marketing Manager - Position Description Created April 2013 Page 1 of 2 Develops targeted product offerings and marketing campaigns based on customer segmentation, needs and engagement points.  - Attend both COSE and external events as required to engage with prospects and members. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience - 7+ years of experience in marketing, communications and web management - Experience in providing strategic and hands-on expertise supporting cross-functional teams - Experience developing and implementing social media marketing campaigns - Experience managing people - Demonstrated critical thinking and strategic planning - Exceptional listening and interpersonal skills (outgoing and engaging personality) - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Passion for supporting small businesses achieve their idea of success - High proficiency in marketing technology and automation tools - Digital and mobile marketing experience preferred - Experience with a membership organization. - Experience managing volunteers and/or serving as a volunteer to a membership organization - Community/local involvement or engagement a plus - Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Experience working with small business owners - Experience with a membership organization - Proficiency in Spanish a plus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - May be required to work more than 8 hours during a workday - Sitting for long periods of time - Limited travel/driving required - Significant manual dexterity for keying in data for long periods of time SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS: - Must be available to work occasional off-hours - Must be available during standard business hours - Incumbent has the flexibility to schedule activity with the approval of supervisor - Aspects of this position may be performed from a remote location with the approval of supervisor. Apply Here
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The Journalistic Crown
| By Bill Knittel
Lakewood Poet Laureate
The Society of Professional Journalists
Are honoring Tom Beres this year,
And I for one am elated,
So I'm writing this poem, as a cheer;
To this man of intelligence,
So witty and smart,
Does his job with finesse,
With compassion and heart;
At Channel 3 he's a fixture,
Over 32 years,
A correspondent respected
And loved by his peers;
His TV presence is top notch,
Never biased or crass,
A gentleman always,
A reporter with class;
He has won several Emmys
And that says a lot,
What other stations are missing
Our Tom Beres has got;
Two Emmys he garnered
For investigative reporting,
Took many hours and days
Of collecting and sorting;
He knows what he's doing,
Always hits the right cord,
And he truly deserves
The Distinguished Service Award;
So let's toast our Tom Beres,
Let's stand up and shout,
for this gentleman we know
Is what reporting is all about.
P.S. It's so good to see the news,
When Tom Beres is around,
For he surely is a gem
In the "Journalistic Crown."
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Summary
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May 30 9th Annual CDPUG Showcase Keith Barr Productions more info below
May 31 Word Lovers Writing Weekend Idlewyld Bed & Breakfast more info below
June 5 Press Club of Cleveland Building a Cross-Platform Strategy More details below at left
June 13
WKYC News and the Chardon School Shootings
with Rita Andolsen and Russ Mitchell
an SPJ Cleveland program
at the Channel 3 building
1333 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland 44114
7 p.m.
June 21
"Breaking News and Getting it Right"
A CIty Club Friday Forum in partnership with the Public Radio News Directors Incorporated 2013 Conference
850 Euclid Ave. 2nd Floor
at noon
June 27 SPJ Cleveland's Annual Nostalgia Night
"Tuning in to the Past"
on Cleveland radio history
Cleveland State University More info below at left
July 27 Writers, Hook Your Readers Cliff Anthony Euclid Library, Erie Room more information below at left
August 24-26
Excellence in Journalism
National SPJ Conference
Anaheim, California
More info below at left
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Save the Time!
This summer Lorain County Community College will be offering a course on InDesign.
Designed as hands-on learning experiences, the classes will be geared for journalists and will take place on either 10 to 12 Wednesday afternoons or 5 to 6 Saturdays depending on the choice of the students. The cost of the course will be in the $350.00 range.
For more information, contact Cliff Anthony at this email.
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Cuyahoga County Library's summer courses start June 1. Try a workshop series lasting from 1 day to 6 months. Brush up your skills in subjects from essays, through writing books and poetry to time managing your writing. Meet featured local writers at special events.
What a perfect way to use those lazy summer days to explore parts of writing you don't normally have time to try. Best of all, it's free.
For more information and schedules
Click Here
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| 2013 Word Lovers Writing Weekend - May 31 |  |
It's time for the 2013 Word Lovers Writing Weekend. Join former SPJ Cleveland president and travel author Claudia Taller with writers in residence - novelist Robin Yocum, freelance writer Mary Mihaly, and poet/dancer Mary Bodnar -for a weekend filled with the beauty of Idlewyld Bed & Breakfast and the joy of writing. This year's workshops include:
- Chose your best projects
- Fiction workshop
- Poetry workshop
- Non-fiction workshop
Novelist Les Roberts, a Word Lovers favorite, will be available for critique sessions on Saturday.
When: May 31 through June 2
Where: Idlewyld Bed & Breakfast at Lakeside
Cost: $169/weekend without room, $239/weekend for shared room, $329/weekend for private room.
Thursday's overnight stay is $50. All meals Friday noon through Sunday noon, except Saturday dinner, are included
To Register: Reserve your space by contacting Claudia Taller at this email, or at 440-554-6406. A $50 nonrefundable fee will hold your space until May 1, with the balance due by May 15. Late cancellations are subject to penalties. Sign up by April 15 and save $25. Payment should be sent to 26408 Chapel Hill Drive, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070.
For more information click here
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9th annual CDPUG showcase
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The Cleveland Digital Publishing Users Group offers publishing and graphics professionals education, news, technical support, networking and professional development.
May 30th they will present their 9th annual Showcase and it's a perfect way to quickly learn about members and their areas of expertise.
Come and see portfolios presented in 5 minute segments using 20 auto advancing slides. It's a chance to network and maybe find that new contact to help you advance your own work.
When: May 30, 6 p.m.
Where: Keith Berr Productions, Inc.
Click here for map
Cost: Free for both members and guests.
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Members' Milestones
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SPJ Cleveland co-sponsors
seminar on lead writing
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We talk a lot about the body of a news story but a great intro is crucial if anyone is going to read what the article says. SPJ is co-sponsoring a seminar devoted to the all-important "lead" (or as some spell it, "lede").
Join SPJ Cleveland chapter board member
Cliff Anthony
author of the novel "Page A1"
on July 27 at the Euclid Library for a free, one-hour presentation, "Writers, Hook Your Readers." Brush up on ways to catch attention and draw people into your story from the first word.
Anthony is a newspaper veteran and associate professor of journalism at Lorain County Community College. He will use his experience and expertise to show where and how to write different types of news story leads and why each one is effective.
When: July 27, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Euclid Public Library, Erie Room
631 E 222nd St Cleveland, OH 44123
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Adapt to a cross-platform world
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Once a month for the past few months, the Press Club has presented a series of workshops on Mastering Multi-Media Communications. Offering a group learning experience, these are led by a working media professional and designed to teach the skills you need to master cross platform communications.
The June workshop is
"Building a Cross-Platform Strategy"
When
Wednesday, June 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m
This workshop will be led by Dan Moulthrop, the new CEO of The City Club and co-founder of The Civic Commons
Where
CLICK HERE for location information and to register
Cost
Press Club members: $80 per workshop
Non-members: $125 per workshop
Non-members can save by joining the Press Club of Cleveland and pay the member cost to attend.
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Apply for the
Eugene S. Pulliam
awards
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Each year SPJ offers 2 awards in honor of
1- Are you or do you know an editorial writer or columnist who needs time to widen knowledge through study, travel or research? Why not apply for the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship? The winner will receive $75,000 to help with that goal. Click here for more information
2- The Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award honors a group or single person's struggle to keep one or more of the rights the First Amendment guarantees. The winner will receive an award and $10,000 at the Excellence in Journalism Conference in Anaheim this coming August.
You only have until June 22nd to apply for either award so click here and send in your nomination now!
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GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN - DEALER TIRE
Info and apply here
SEARCH MARKETING INTERN - MARCUS THOMAS Info and apply here
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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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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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 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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