Writer's Week 
July 19, 2016
Deadline for next edition July 29 

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President's Message
Greetings from our new president, Chris Mosby
Chris Mosby
Chris Mosby
"With great power comes great responsibility."

I've always wanted to start a column with that line. For the uninitiated, and those who have blissfully lived beneath stones, that quote comes from Ben Parker, the ill-fated uncle of Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man. It becomes a mantra for Peter, a reminder that while the world may bestow awesome blessings upon an individual, it often expects amazing things in return. And it's not just a way for me to shoehorn a Spider-Man reference into my first column. It's also a strong reminder of the power journalists wield with their words. An important mantra for us Northeast Ohioans, right now.
                 
Cleveland is having a moment. The Cavaliers captured the Larry O'Brien trophy, brought a gloriously messy parade through Euclid and finally helped our beleaguered town shed some of its Mistake by the Lake stigma. Now, as we find ourselves in the throes of our most recent brush with the spotlight, the RNC, it's important to remember our role as journalists. These days will bring controversy, conflict and the flare of a national audience. We must remember to comport ourselves with class as citizens and work diligently as professionals. If you find yourself struggling with ethical issues or simply need advice, the Cleveland chapter of SPJ is happy and eager to pitch in. We're here to aid your efforts and it's an important time to remember the sheer audience you could be reaching. You have more power than ever, use it responsibly.
                 
I'd also like to take a brief moment to welcome our new board members. They bring a variety of experience and backgrounds to the board. They will help drive programming, outreach and the ultimate vision of our chapter, hopefully for years to come. The new board members, whose full bios and photos are on our chapter website, are:
  • David Campbell, sports manager for cleveland.com
  • Michelle Simakis, editor with GIE Media
  • Jackie Mitchell, editor with ScripType Publishing
  • Joe Ginley, sports broadcaster and St. Ignatius High School's sports information director
Finally, I would be remiss not to thank Kaye Spector for her wonderful work as President of our chapter. Kaye is now serving as the Immediate Past President on our board and will make sure I don't pilot us too far off the rails. Her leadership and guidance have helped the chapter immensely over the last year and she deserves many thanks from me, our board, and our chapter.
 
Until next time, true believers, this has been your friendly neighborhood SPJ President,
Chris Mosby
chrismosbynews89@gmail.com
Tips for those covering the RNC 

A great deal of helpful advice was shared by both attorneys and journalists at our June 22 event, "Preparing for the RNC: Your Right to Record Events in Public." Organized by the Society of Professional Journalists, SDX Foundation, the National Press  Photographers Association and the Reporters Committee on Freedom of the Press, the event was not well attended because it was on the same day as the victory parade of the Cleveland Cavaliers, which tied up traffic and public transit. So only 20 of the 70 people who had signed up were able to get there.
  
SPJ student member Julie Hullett and SPJ Cleveland Vice-President Carrie Buchanan live tweeted from the event and produced a Storify version of their tweets with the headline "Keep the legal hotline number handy during RNC, expert panel advises photojournalists." It is available at the link below. May it prove helpful to those covering this week's events, both inside and outside. 

About this newsletter: How to find what you want 

Coming events are below the news items, so scroll down. We include events from other organizations as well as our own. We're interested in all programs aimed at professional writers, multimedia journalists, photographers and graphic designers. So let us know about events here!
Job seekers, find opportunities below the other news.
Students, scroll down past the jobs for internships.
Fellowships are under the internships; they're for professionals (none this week).
This newsletter goes out to members two days earlier than to subscribers who are not SPJ members. This gives our members first crack at opportunities listed here. If you're not yet a member of SPJ but thinking about it, check out this list of reasons to sign up:




Group of event related 3D words. Part of a series.
Group of event related 3D words. Part of a series.

SAVE THE DATE! 
SATURDAY. AUG. 27
Ohio SPJ Awards celebration
at noon  
The Boat House at Confluence Park,  
679 W. Spring St.,  
on the Scioto River in Columbus  
Hosted by the  
SPJ Central Ohio Pro Chapter  
in Columbus   
Info to come on reservations, tickets

  July 28
CDPUG General Meeting  
Freelancing in an Evolving Gig Economy
Reception 6 p.m.
Meeting 6:30 p.m.
New Location!
  South Euclid-Lyndhurst County Library
1876 South Green Road 
South Euclid
Speaker: Jenny Hawkins
Visiting CWRU Assistant Professor of Economics
Free for members and guests
Freelance, independent contracting, and temporary "flexible" work now account for        30 to 50 percent of all U.S. jobs, and this recent shift in our economy to more flexible work is bring with it new issues in the labor market. This conversation will dive into the evolving gig economy and the effects on the digital publishing labor market.
Click here to RSVP  
  

July 29
Where The Writers Are: 
A Benefit for Literary Cleveland
Location 
Bop Stop
2920 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland
6:00 to 10 p.m.  
Kick off the Cleveland Inkubator with a reception for writers and their friends. Mix and mingle with engaged readers and writers, learn more about Lit Cleveland and enjoy great performances by local authors. 
$45 / $35 members
Light Appetizers
Performances by Mary Weems, Mary Robles and George Bilgere
Poetry and Music by  Ray McNiece 
and Tongue in Grove  

July 30
Literary Cleveland
Cleveland Inkubator
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
For anyone with a story to tell  
Cleveland Public Library 
Literature Department
325 Superior Avenue 
Cleveland, Oh
Job opportunities

VERSATILE JOURNALIST

The Commercial Review
Portland, Indiana 

The Commercial Review, a daily newspaper in Portland, Indiana, is looking for an entry-level journalist for city government beat and police beat. The job also includes feature writing, photography, layout/design, column writing and covering breaking news. We're looking for someone who, through professional work, internships or their college newspaper, has displayed a passion for journalism. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. Send resume and three examples of your work to editor Ray Cooney at r.cooney@thecr.com 

MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST
Logan Daily News 
Position is responsible for generating editorial content for both print and online publications and will report to the Editor. Successful candidate must be a flexible self-starter and attentive to details, as well as, be able to multi-task and meet deadlines. Candidates for this position should have strong written and oral communication skills, be familiar with Associated Press Style; be able to generate copy, photos and video for print and online publications. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Assists in posting online content to include text, photos and videos; writes editorials
  • Works with all other departments, helps to achieve daily goals
  • Must be able to edit and format copy and be able to anticipate workloads based on production schedules
  • Perform job duties and conduct self in accordance with company core values
  • Initiate and nurture effective, professional relationships with internal external contacts.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Prior reporting/editing experience required
  • Demonstrate ability to multi-task 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required along with social media such as Facebook and Twitter 
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in in journalism or related field preferred.   
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 
Submit a cover letter with resume and references to: dtobin@logandaily.com  

EDITOR

Portsmouth Daily Times, Community Common
Portsmouth, Ohio  
 

The Portsmouth Daily Times seeks an energetic, forward-thinking editor to lead both the Daily Times and the weekly Community Common. The Daily Times publishes six days a week, Monday-Saturday. The 32,000 circulation Community Common is published on Sunday. In addition to our print products the newspaper has a robust website and social media presence. See our website at portsmouth-dailytimes.com Our editor should be an individual who understands how to connect content to our readers by providing depth and context to the news we deliver. Our next editor should be someone who can mentor a staff and develop an open dialogue with readers and community leaders. In addition, our editor is part of the management team of the newspaper and is a part of the face of our newspaper in the communities we serve. Additionally, s/he will: *Have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of local news. *Understand the value of social media and use it as much as an engagement tool as a promotional tool. *Constantly search for new ways to tell stories and present news, both online and in print. *Understand and manage a news budget. *Be a constant, contributing reporter. *Write 2-3 editorials each week on local or state issues that impact Scioto County and Ohio River Valley. If you value local journalism, love nothing better than helping journalists grow in their craft, believe newspapers - both online and print - remain the foundation of an informed community, and are looking for a great community in which to live, we want to hear from you. Email us your resume`, five working links to some of your latest and best reporting (editorials, too, if you have them), and a cover letter explaining why you're the best person for this job. Please send those documents to Bud Hunt, bhunt@civitasmedia.com EOE


PART-TIME SPORTS ANCHORS
CBS Radio 92.5 The Fan

92.3 The Fan is looking for part-time anchors to deliver sports news every 20 minutes during nighttime, weekend and fill-in shifts.
Apply online at www.cbsradio.com

 
Internships

FALL NEWSROOM INTERNSHIP POSITION
Cleveland Jewish News
 
The award-winning Cleveland Jewish News is looking for a fall editorial intern. This Violet Spevack Editorial Internship is for a high school senior or local college student who has a passion for journalism. Candidates will be assigned stories for publication in print as well as online. Interest in photography and social media helpful.
 
The 10-week position begins in September.
This is a 20-hour per week paid internship. (We will work around your school schedule.)

Deadline for applications is Aug. 19. Interviews will be held Aug. 22 to Aug. 25.
Questions? Contact Managing Editor Bob Jacob at bjacob@cjn.org.

Applicants should submit a resume and three writing samples to editorial@cjn.org and place "Fall Intern" in the subject line.

YODA NEWTON EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP
Cleveland Jewish News
 
The Cleveland Jewish News is seeking candidates for the inaugural Yoda Newton Editorial Internship, which will begin in the fall. The internship will offer four candidates an opportunity to work for 10-week "semesters," beginning in October 2016 and through May 2017. Interns gain on-the-ground journalism experience in a fast-paced, professional newsroom environment. Interns will be involved in all facets of the newsgathering process including but not limited to assisting reporters with research, verification, securing and speaking with sources, proofreading, copy editing, etc.  Editorial interns will have an opportunity to pitch and write stories for all CJN platforms and publications, including all digital, social and magazine properties. Yoda Newton Editorial interns will learn about all facets of the Cleveland Jewish community, gaining new appreciation and insights into the people, congregations, agencies and organizations that comprise our vibrant community.
At the conclusion of the internship, it is expected that the intern will have a robust portfolio of published and accomplished work.  
This is a 20-hour per week paid internship over the course of 10 consecutive weeks.
Deadline for applications is Aug. 25.
For questions, contact Managing Editor Bob Jacob at bjacob@cjn.org.
The Cleveland Jewish Publication Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants should submit a resume and three writing samples to editorial@cjn.org and place "Fall Intern" in the subject line.

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Writer's Week is a service of the Cleveland Pro 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, multimedia journalist.

Contact us: Please send news items and job & internship postings to spjcleveland@gmail.com    
 
Chapter President: Kaye Spector, mks0511@gmail.com