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Society of Professional Journalists

    Cleveland Pro Chapter Newsletter     

June 15, 2015  

 Deadline For Next Edition: Friday, June 26   


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President's message
My final column as chapter president

Rodney Bengston
Rodney Bengston 

My tenure as president is at its end, and I can honestly say a board that is always willing to pitch in and help has made it a rewarding experience.

 

During the past two years, the Cleveland chapter of SPJ has done many things to aid journalists.

 

Kaye Spector will be taking over as president, and in her capable hands I expect more great things to continue for the Cleveland chapter.

 

Rodney Bengston

President, SPJ Cleveland  

rodbengston@spcglobal.net     

    

Author, author!
Claudia book signing with Audrey McCrone
Photo by Cheryl D'Mello

Former SPJ Cleveland president Claudia Taller signs copies of her first novel, Daffodils and Fireflies, and her two non-fiction books (30 Perfect Days: Finding Abundance in Ordinary Life and Ohio's Lake Erie Wineries) at the Broadview Heights bookstore Books, Nooks and Nibbles on Saturday. At right is former SPJ Cleveland board member Audrey McCrone.

Below, Taller speaking to about 25 people who showed up for the book signing.


Photo by Carrie Buchanan
Job Opportunities
 
MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST - WJW TV - FOX
Cleveland

Job Description

The Multi-Media Journalist will gather, report and present news on various platforms, including but not limited to mobile, internet and broadcast. Excellent writing and editorial judgment. Strong live and presentation skills. Flexible to work different shifts and schedules. Must be a self starter, enterprising and aggressive. Report, shoot and edit under any type of weather condition or deadline. Ability to shoot and edit video clips on non-linear systems. Familiar with using FTP, Skype and other emerging technologies.

Requirements:
Two years television newsroom experience required. College degree preferred and/or experience equivalent. Expert at using Final Cut Pro. Must be able to carry and handle various types of equipment. Web posting of text, video, pictures etc. and incorporating social media into day-to-day coverage. Valid Ohio Driver's License (or able to get one) and maintain a clean driving record. Stamina to carry and operate equipment. Ability to multitask and operate communication equipment. Strong communication skills. Work alone or with co-workers to complete story and or segment for air, web or mobile. Maintain inventory of all assigned equipment and responsible for its upkeep. Communicate maintenance issues to proper personnel. Other duties as assigned.

If interested please click on this link to apply online (and find other jobs at this media outlet) or send resume via email or US mail to:
fox8.jobs@fox8.com (please put position name in subject field)
Attn: Human Resources
WJW-TV
5800 S Marginal Road
Cleveland, OH 44103
WJW-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


VIDEO JOURNALIST/REPORTER - TWC NEWS

Buffalo, NY, US
Full Time

Responsible for developing and producing news stories by investigating, interviewing, shooting, writing, editing, producing and reporting on a daily basis.

Duties and Responsibilities 
* Using creativity and imagination, and exercising strong professional news judgment, gathers information, conducts interviews, shoots video, produces and reports assigned stories and events on a daily basis. Will primarily work alone to report, shoot and edit stories.
* Functional to advanced knowledge in the use of field cameras, gear and editing systems. Must become proficient in photojournalism and video editing techniques.
* Stories should be factually accurate, fair and balanced in content, and written in a clear and concise manner. * Obtains news information by developing sources and using research and interviewing skills. Conducts live or taped on-camera interviews.
* Deals professionally with public, both official and non-official, in gathering and reporting news.
* Maintains a strong familiarity with local and national news and issues of the day by reading newspapers and monitoring competition to the point that reporter can generally speak to issues credibly during breaking news situations. Maintains extensive knowledge of issues, events and newsmakers across Division viewing area.
* Edits copy written by others and edits video to written copy.
* Regularly adapts television scripts and files story for channel's Internet site.
* Meets all assigned production deadlines.
* Contributes ideas for news stories, and participates in editorial meetings.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
 * Will be required to work in a bureau.

Education & Experience 
* College degree in broadcast journalism or related field.
* One year news experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Television experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Excellent writing skills, strong on-camera presence, diction and delivery of news copy are essential.
* Ability to work under time pressure deadlines, strong computer skills and willingness to work unscheduled hours which may include evenings and weekends.
* Familiarity with various studio and remote broadcasting equipment.
* Must have or develop functional to advanced knowledge of common television newsgathering equipment including cameras, tripods, microphones, lighting and other field equipment.
* Ability to operate news video editing systems, with functional knowledge of non-linear and/or desktop-based editing systems a plus.
* Be available by pager for on-call responsibilities.
* Must be willing to travel by ground or air.
* Valid driver's license; will be operating company vehicle.

For more information and to apply go to this website


SENIOR STAFF WRITER / PENTON
Cleveland

Penton is looking for an accomplished writer to join the Restaurant Hospitality team. RH is dedicated to serving the information needs of independent, local and regional restaurants chains as well as hotels/resorts and more. Food and beverage, consumer/industry trends, technology, operations, equipment and food safety, Restaurant Hospitality covers the areas that restaurateurs need to succeed via all information platforms (magazine, digital, mobile and events).

You will be responsible for:
*Creating content for digital and possibly print products based on goals and assignments.
*Posing in-depth digital first long-form and short-form content that is repurposed into print products (if applicable) where and when appropriate.
* Provide timely and effective feedback to content team members; designers, partner writers and other internal team members.
*Establish and drives the overall voice for the brand.  
*Maintain strong relationships with organizations and influencers in the industry covered.
*Engage users through live and virtual events and digital community participation.
*Quality assurance of all content personally created - including adhere to style guide, optimization and community best practices.
*Posts the first comment on each piece of content authored to spark conversation.
*May manage and/or provide coaching & mentoring to junior Staff Writers.

Requirements:
*Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related discipline or equivalent training
*8 or more years industry/market knowledge & experience *Ability to lead, manage and motivate others to support projects and achieve goals
*Experience managing a team
*Proven expertise as an interviewer, writer, editor and proofreader
*Industry knowledge and connections/trusted source relationships Proven ability to create compelling and engaging digital content
*Exhibited experience and proficiency with digital content and management tools and user behavior metrics reporting and analysis tools.

To apply visit this website


TELEVISION METEOROLOGIST/REPORTER
WSYX/WTTE, Columbus
Full-time


WSYX / WTTE in Columbus, OH is looking for a Meteorologist/Reporter. We want a skilled communicator with a passion for weather.

As a Meteorologist, you will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on air and on our digital platforms. You will issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps and report live during weather events. You must be able to utilize social media during severe weather as well as write weather stories. Duties include forecasting, producing and presenting clear and concise weathercasts which tell a story and connect with viewers; developing content and graphics for air, web and social media; making public appearances on behalf of the station; working with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations; doing live shots and reporting from community events and in breaking news.

As a reporter, you will need the skills to tell memorable stories. We value visual and compelling storytelling. We're looking for someone with strong writing and excellent storytelling skills and the ability to work well with others. Demonstrated experience with active and visual live shots required. You will be expected to produce content on a variety of platforms including, internet, social networking sites and mobile phones, in addition to television. You must also have excellent time management skills.

Required Skills: This is not an entry-level position previous on-air experience presenting weather and news information is required.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace!

To apply visit this website

  
SVP PROGRAMMING / iHeartMedia
Mansfield, Ashland, OH
Full-time

iHeartMedia Mansfield/Ashland has an immediate opening for a Senior Vice President of Programming (SVPP) with a successful programming background and excellent leadership skills. You will oversee a cluster of 8 successful brands including- Country, News/Talk, Classic Rock, CHR, Classic Hits, and Sports. 

Required Skills

Identify, develop, coach and manage the Program Directors, Promotions staff, Digital staff and On-Air Talent (in coordination with the Program Director) in the market with the support of the Senior Vice President Programming (SVPP) of the region.

Monitor and analyze competition and develop strategies to outperform competitors

Work with Program Directors, Promotion leads, and Digital leads to drive audience engagement and build the market's brands across broadcast, digital, and live entertainment

Work with On-Air Talent and PDs to ensure invest in original content for the digital platforms

Assist in designing & executing live events in the market

Perform role of PD for at least one brand, Perform on-air duties for at least one brand.

Support the Market President by leading the day-to-day management of programming operations in the market including (but not limited to); managing productivity, cost, technology, and production capabilities; and, protecting the station from FCC infringements of On-Air conduct

Provide exceptional leadership and oversight for direct reports, including guidance, identifying development opportunities, and career coaching.

Drive results through your team and hold them accountable to business metrics & expectations, as well as ensuring they support market sales efforts

Execution of / and contribution to central resources (e.g., programming an iHeart station, asking SVPP to call in Talent coaching, etc.)

Provide visible leadership and communications to the market

Actively support the Market President and Senior Vice President of Sales in driving revenue growth (e.g., supporting sales calls to provide brand / product support)

Required Experience
Experience in programming and digital brand management
Understanding of the markets, listeners and competitors  to drive optimum ratings/revenue growth
Understanding of industry trends and revenue drivers and an ability to create and develop a brand that engages audiences
Strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task while balancing multiple priorities
Strong analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills
A strong talent mindset - exceptional people management and team performance / coaching experience
Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
Proven ability to lead and execute in a fast-paced, active environment
 
Compensation
iHeartmedia offers competitive commission based compensation package.  

  

iHeartMedia is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. 

To apply visit this website


JOURNALIST/TECHNICAL WRITER
via JobStand
Location: Cleveland
Job ID: 162548

The job entails technical or specialized writing including script and continuity for television and headlines or captions. It is a work-from-home job that may require you to commute to various locations. You must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and ability to meet required deadlines is a must.

We are looking for someone with the following specific skills:
  • Receive, analyze and verify copy for accuracy.
  • Collect information through interview, investigation and observation.
  • Arrange for and conduct interviews as part of research, for publication or for broadcast.
  • Write news stories for publication and broadcast.
  • Research and report on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology.
Number of Available Positions:  5

Benefits:
Full-Time - Permanent Employment
$37.00 hourly for 32 to 40 hours per week
Requirements:

Languages:
English
Russian (an asset; not necessary)
French (an asset; not necessary)
Spanish (an asset; not necessary)

Business Equipment and Computer Applications:
MS PowerPoint; MS Word
Computer
Internet access
Cellular phone

Work Samples Required:
Writing sample
Published work
Example of completed work
Work sample specific to job
 

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

To apply visit this website


EDITOR/ F+W, A Content and e-Commerce Company
Cincinnati

Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic editorial team for the two leading brands serving the design market. This is a key position in the growth and development of F+W's Design Community and reports directly to the community Content Director.  

Primary Responsibilities:
Work closely with Design Community Content Director to ensure that content strategy of all products - magazines, competitions, events, books, online learning, web content, etc. - are in alignment and serving the needs of the design market.
Take lead role in developing a larger portfolio of content based products for both the HOW and Print brands with an emphasis on digital products and e-commerce.
Work closely with all external contributors - book authors, magazine contributors, conference speakers, course instructors, etc. - to identify and develop new products and line extensions derived from their original work.
Work closely with our e-commerce team to identify and create products that would appeal to the design consumer and sold through MyDesignShop.com.
Work closely with Content Director and Sales Director to manage our sponsored content program to ensure it meets our editorial standards and serves the best interest of the reader.
Manage our fast growing competitions business, work closely with our external competition judges and write editorial posts to support each competition.
Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in journalism or English and 7 years professional experience
Experience with design and the design market preferred.
Experience with content marketing and SEO preferred.
Familiarity with Macintosh computers, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Excel and Wordpress.

See more at this website

  

 

HIGHER EDUCATION ALL-MEDIA JOURNALIST
Dayton, Ohio, surrounding area

Cox Media Group Ohio   Posted 4/17/2015    


Cox Media Group has one of the most-advanced multi-platform newsrooms in the country and is seeking a higher education reporter to fill a new role. The position requires someone proficient at investigative reporting who can produce work that accomplishes core needs for CMGO's products in print, in digital, and broadcast. The reporter will cover local higher education institutions and important higher education topics, writing stories, taking video, producing audio and creating interactive content that drives digital engagement.  

Qualifications, Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience (Communications, Mass Communications, Journalism, Education)
  • Experience in beat reporting; proven ability to write compelling narrative stories and text-based journalism; experience taking photos, videos and producing television packages; and experience producing audio for radio.
  • Experience in digital storytelling and use of social media to engage and grow audience, experience in investigative journalism across platforms. Knowledge of issues facing higher education. Results-oriented approach to work, with proven track record; excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. Attach current copy of your resume in word or PDF format. Candidates must provide writing samples of their work as an attachment or provide a link to their online portfolio.
For more information and to apply visit this site

For more about Cox Media Group, go to
 this site

Cox Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled     

    

  

Members get it early!
Writer's Week is now distributed two days earlier to members of SPJ Cleveland and student chapters in  Northeast Ohio than to non-members who receive our newsletter. This will give you a 48-hour head start on the jobs listings and, if you're a student, internships.
 
Events summary
 For job openings, see below at left. Internships, fellowships and scholarships, below right.

SPJ CLEVELAND
Board Meeting
June 17, 6:30 p.m.
Location GIE Media
5811 Canal Road
Valley View, Ohio


Kyle Brown of GIE Media will be talking to the board about podcasting, which we hope to start doing to share issues and ideas with members.

Please contact the president at the email at left if you wish to attend. Our board meetings are open to all members but since we often meet after business hours at local media offices, we may need to let you in.

SAVE THE DATES!
Sept. 18-20
Orlando, Fla.
Excellence in Journalism 2015
the annual national
 SPJ conference
Early bird registration
ends Aug. 4
Register here

 

Quick Links

SPJ Job Bank

Join or Renew Membership
(Be sure to scroll down on the application form and sign up for the Cleveland Pro Chapter, as well as the national SPJ)

Excellence in Journalism 2015 conference registration open
Registration is now open for the annual Excellence in Journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists Save money by registering by Aug. 4

Join your SPJ colleagues from around the country Sept. 18-20 in Orlando, Fla., for the journalism conference of the year. Also, don't forget to start using and following #EIJ15 on Twitter/Facebook as you are gearing up.

There are several ways for students and others to get expenses covered for the conference. Check out this page for various scholarships.

We will have more on what's offered at this year's conference in coming weeks.

Internships for journalism and communication students

INTERNSHIP -- MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS, CONTENT CREATION COORDINATOR
Earnest Machine - Rocky River, Ohio
Full Time (Flex Time available)
2-3 month position, depending on candidate's needs
Paid internship

Earnest Machine - Who are we?


Earnest Machine helps people in the construction, transportation, agriculture, mining and alternative energy industries keep it all together, literally. We are a third generation family-run industrial distributor and manufacturer of fasteners. Our main office and machine shop are located in the heart of Rocky River where we are next door neighbors to booming restaurants such as the Market, Wine Bar and Bomba. It is a great area to explore! We also are joined by distribution centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Atlanta, Georgia and Birmingham, England.

Earnest is comprised of a dedicated group of people committed to delivering quality products with an Intentionally Better experience for our customers. We've been recognized as a NorthCoast99 company honoring 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio. Our culture and our business strategies revolve around four core values: We do what we say we will do. We put the customer first in our decision-making process. We respect our customers, suppliers and one another. We embrace change.

Earnest is one of the first companies of our type to acknowledge culture as a leading factor in our daily work. The culture at earnest has been described as; laid back, easy-going, fun, educational, a consistent opportunity to learn and exciting. We may be a fastener distributor, but we aim to run like Google and Amazon!

We are looking for an intern to bring in fresh ideas and awesome content creation for the following:
Projects
New website content creation

o Be part of the team to brainstorm ideas for new site
o Help create content and text for new site

Sales and marketing customer content creation
o Work with sales team to create follow up communications
o Create and distribute content


Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have the following to be considered
- At least 3 years of college courses and presently enrolled for fall 2015 classes
- At least 1 year of courses in Marketing/communications
- Great, not just good, writing skills.
- Desire to be a leader
- Desire to make an impact on our business

Interested in joining our team and applying your course-work to practical applications? Then apply today! Visit this website.

Required experience:
College : 2 years

JOB LISTS

SPJ NATIONAL JOB LISTINGS

 

Need a job, internship or fellowship? SPJ is always on the lookout for you. Visit the online Career Center here. On Twitter, follow @spj_tweets for openings, or share great journalism openings with us when you or your news organization have them by tweeting them to us!

 

Employers: Reach those who are most dedicated to the profession by posting your openings in  SPJ's Job Bank Our members want this info. Post in our job bank so that everyone has the chance to see it. 

 

FREELANCER DIRECTORY

 

SPJ members who are freelancers will want to join the Freelancer Directory at spj.org. Editors searching for freelancers can also use the site.  


 


 

infoaboutusWriter's Week is a service of the Cleveland chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.  

This newsletter is produced by:  

Editor Carrie Buchanan, assistant professor, Tim Russert School of Communication & Theatre Arts, John Carroll University,
Assistant Editor: Stephanie Phelps, broadcast journalist.

 

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: Rodney Bengston  

  

      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.