MPA eBulletin, July 10, 2013
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-- Contest award letters out soon
-- SAVE $75! Register for Convention early
-- Football tickets order deadline is July 19
-- Sign up now for Ozark Press meeting in Springfield
-- Convention guests can play golf on Sept. 5 in Independence
-- Missouri Digital News wants to serve you better
-- Howl in Kansas City
-- Help honor Hall of Fame inductees on Sept. 6
-- Royals’ Hall of Famer will speak at Convention
-- Congressmen call for passage of federal shield law
-- ArchiveInABox digitizes your bound volumes (sponsor note)
-- Help Wanted / Marketplace
-- MPA Calendar
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-- Contest award letters out soon
Newspapers that have won awards in the MPA Better Newspaper Contest will be
notified by letter soon. Papers are encouraged to send staffers to receive their
awards and be recognized for their work on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the MPA
Convention in Kansas City.
Those who can’t attend the entire Convention can attend the Saturday program -excluding breakfast -- for just $50. That includes all morning sessions and the
Awards Luncheon.
An excellent agenda of speakers and sessions is in store for guests at the Sept.
5-7 Convention at the Marriott Downtown. Here’s a glance:
-Matt Sokoloff, Reynolds Journalism Institute Fellow, online paid content.
-Vince Coultis, Sales training and development manager for The McClatchy Co.,
advertising sales management.
-Peter Wagner, Community newspaper marketing and advertising expert from
Sheldon, Iowa, Creating the Community's Leading Advertising Sales Team, and
great promotion and sales ideas.
-Sam Mellinger, sports columnist with The Kansas City Star.
-Jack Miles, Editor of the Warrensburg Daily Star-Journal and winner of numerous
awards for writing, photography and graphics.
-Jean Maneke, MPA Legal Hotline counselor and Sunshine Law expert.
-Dawn Kitchell, MPA Foundation Program Director and a leading expert in
Newspaper In Education programs.
A Convention agenda and registration form are at
http://www.mopress.com/current_forms.php.
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-- SAVE SAVE SAVE! Register for Convention early
You can save $75 off MPA Convention registration if you register by July 29
(retired members can save $20).
A Convention agenda and registration form are at
http://www.mopress.com/current_forms.php. It will be a great meeting Sept. 5-7 in
Kansas City. Plan to be there!
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-- Football tickets order deadline is July 19
The deadline is July 19 to order tickets to Mizzou’s season-opening home football
game with the Murray State Racers on Saturday, Aug. 31. (Game time TBA).
The voluntary program involves you publishing Mizzou advertising in your
newspaper in exchange for tickets (minimum of 6 tickets, maximum of 20 tickets
per publication).
Tickets are $49 each. Multiply that by the number of tickets you want. In return,
your newspaper provides advertising of equal value. Ad placement through
Missouri Press is expected at intervals between August and December.
If you want to participate in the tradeout, return the coupon by mail, fax or email to
the Missouri Press office by Friday, July 19. Get the coupon at
http://www.mopress.com/current_forms.php.
If you have questions contact Missouri Press at 573-449-4167 or
mopressads@socket.net.
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-- Sign up now for Ozark Press meeting in Springfield
The Ozark Press Association will hold its annual meeting 1-5 p.m. Friday, July 26,
at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield. Rob Weir, director of digital
development at the Columbia Missourian, will be the speaker.
MPA’s Legal Hotline counselor, Jean Maneke, will talk about lawsuits that arise
from photographs published in newspapers.
Springfield Cardinals tickets are available for that evening’s game for $11 each.
To reserve your ticket(s), call Adam Maddox at 417.832.3018.
Rooms have been reserved for the group. Call the hotel at 417.864.7333 and ask
for the Ozark Press Association rate of $104.
A registration form is at mopress.com/current_forms.php.
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-- Convention guests can play golf on Sept. 5 in Independence
MPA Convention guests who want to play golf will ride a shuttle bus from the hotel
to Drumm Farm Golf Club in Independence. The Thursday, Sept. 5, outing will
include lunch. A noon shotgun tee-off is planned. The format will be a four-person
scramble. Check out the golf course at http://www.drummfarmgolfclub.com.
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-- Missouri Digital News wants to serve you better
Missouri Press this summer/fall will conduct an email exchange and later a
conference call for discussion about how to improve Missouri Digital News (MDN).
MDN is the Missouri School of Journalism program that provides FREE news from
the Capitol while the legislature is in session.
Missouri Press emails to all of its member newspapers MDN’s weekly Capitol
Report during the legislative session. The report includes a column by Phill
Brooks titled “Capitol Perspectives.” MDN also maintains a frequently updated
website with legislative news and many other online resources for you to keep
your readers informed about activity in the Capitol.
Professor Brooks directs MDN. He wants input from newspapers about what he
and his students can do to meet your need for news out of Jefferson City. His goal
is to get more newspapers to use MDN material, all of which is free of charge.
Let Missouri Press know if you will participate in some telephone/email
conversation about how to improve MDN. Reply to this email to let us know.
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-- Howl in Kansas City
If you go to the MPA Convention in Kansas City, you’ll experience Howl at the
Moon on Sept. 5. The dueling piano bar is in the popular Power & Light District
about four blocks from the hotel. Check out the District at
www.powerandlightdistrict.com. Sign up for howling on the Convention
registration form at http://www.mopress.com/current_forms.php.
Here’s something to howl at. Save $75 by registering for the Convention by July
29.
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-- Help honor Hall of Fame inductees on Sept. 6
Missouri Press requests your presence on Friday evening, Sept. 6, in Kansas City
to help honor this year's Newspaper Hall of Fame inductees. Five people will join
the Hall: The late Henry F. Childers of Troy, the late Robert E. “Bob” Cobb of King
City, Jane Duncan Flink of Ashland, Wendell Lenhart of Trenton, and the late
Edwin Q. White, a native of Tipton.
The induction program will be held during the 147th annual MPA Convention at
the Marriott Downtown Hotel. A Convention agenda and registration form are at
http://www.mopress.com/current_forms.php. (Save $75 by registering for the
Convention by July 29.)
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-- Royals’ Hall of Famer will speak at Convention
Kansas City Royals’ Hall of Fame second baseman Frank White will speak at
lunch at the MPA Convention on Friday, Sept. 6. He’ll talk about his book, “One
Man's Dream, My Town, My Team, My Time.” Copies will be available, and he’ll
sign them for you.
A Convention agenda and registration form are at
http://www.mopress.com/current_forms.php.
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-- K.C. mayor will welcome Convention guests
Kansas City Mayor Sly James will welcome MPA Convention guests at breakfast
on Friday, Sept. 6. Secretary of State Jason Kander also will share some thoughts
at that breakfast.
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-- Lightning Round returning to Convention
Those who attended the 2012 MPA Convention in Columbia said the Lightning
Round Roundtables was one of their favorite sessions. The Lightning Round at
this year’s Convention will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Guests may visit
six roundtables for 15 minutes each, moving from topic to topic.
Discussion leaders will be Jean Maneke, legal issues; Jack Miles, editorial issues;
Peter Wagner, ad sales ideas; Dawn Kitchell, Missouri Press Foundation topics;
Vince Coultis, marketing; and Matt Sokoloff, paid content.
A Convention agenda and registration form are at
http://www.mopress.com/current_forms.php.
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-- Congressmen call for passage of federal shield law
Current events have brought renewed urgency to the need for federal press shield
legislation. Two U.S. representatives, one Democrat and one Republican, this
week called for passage of the Shield Law. http://tinyurl.com/n6ytcoh
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-- ArchiveInABox digitizes your bound volumes (sponsor note)
ArchiveInABox is the newspaper scanning service from SmallTownPapers. We
specialize in helping publishers get their bound volumes and loose printed
archives digitized. Includes hosting on your own searchable and browseable
website. (http://www.archiveinabox.com/)
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-- JOBS / MARKETPLACE
HELP WANTED
PHOTOJOURNALIST: The Columbia Daily Tribune has an immediate opening
for full-time photojournalist. We seek a dedicated and skilled photographer to join
our team. Ours is a family-owned newspaper in the vibrant city of Columbia,
Missouri. The ideal candidate is passionate about finding and telling stories that
impact the community. Their portfolio will be proficient in all aspects of daily
newspaper photojournalism while showcasing their unique vision and ability to
capture moments. Additionally we are looking for someone who has a good
command of studio, location, and arena lighting. Knowledge of Photoshop, Photo
Mechanic, and Nikon equipment is a must. If you're looking for a company in
which to grow, then this is the place for you. Members of our photo staff routinely
cover the full spectrum of newspaper assignments, including coverage of SEC
sports, feature hunting, a weekly photo column, and long-term photo driven
projects. Experienced photographers and recent graduates are encouraged to
apply. Benefits for this full-time position include vacation pay, sick pay, 401(k),
health and dental insurance, use of employee gym. If you are an enthusiastic,
talented and self-driven photojournalist please email a cover letter, resume with
references, and portfolio link to srinehart@columbiatribune.com. EOE / Drug free
workplace. 7-9
AD DESIGNER: Missouri Press Service, Columbia, has immediate, full-time
opening for a team player to compose and design newspaper print ads. Must
have InDesign and PhotoShop experience. Successful candidate designs quickly,
skillfully, creatively on deadline. Must have graphic design/layout skills, creative
services, customer focus, initiative, flexibility, attention to detail. We will cross-train
you for variety of in-house design tasks and other jobs in the ad department. Send
cover letter, resume' and three print design samples from publication work in .pdf
format (or portfolio links to print work) to dcrews@socket.net. Deadline Friday,
July 19. No phone calls, please.
SALES REP: Missouri Press Service, Columbia, has immediate, full-time opening
for Inside Sales Rep. Responsible for selling MPS Print and Online Network
Products. Coordinates with outside agencies/customers and inside
team. Excellent telephone sales and communication skills needed. Create sales
leads, initiate prospect calls, and establish ongoing rapport with existing and
potential customers. Integrity, vision, passion are essential. Send cover letter and
resume' to dcrews@socket.net. Deadline Friday, July 19. No phone calls, please.
MARKETING CONSULTANT (Outside Sales): If you are integrity-oriented. . . If
you are serious about customer service. . . If you care about solving problems for
your clients. . . If you are self-motivated. . . If you have a desire to succeed. . . If
you have a genuine interest in business. . .AND, If you desire to be compensated
for a job well-done. . .You may be a candidate for a Marketing Consultant position
within our company in the Marshfield, MO area of our community newspapers. We
pride ourselves in being a “Customer-1st ” kind of company. We put the needs of
our clients before our needs, and we work hard to always do what we say we will
do. We are currently looking for a proven successful outside sales representative
who will assist local businesses with their advertising needs. EOE. Visit our web
site at www.commpub.com. If you are all the above and are: Detail-Oriented,
Creative, Trustworthy, Responsible, a Consistent Achiever, send resume to:
Marketing Consultant position, PO Box 330, Bolivar, MO 65613, Email to:
careers@MO.NeighborNews.com or fax to: 417-326-8701. 7-2
REPORTER: Join the Nodaway News Leader team of quality-first journalists.
There is an opening in our newsroom that might be just the route your newspaper
career needs. The locally owned NNL covers all of Nodaway County's events,
schools, government entities -- basic news. This weekly newspaper, a noncorporate biz, is the go-to news source for the accurate story and entertaining
reading for the area. Please send a resume, some writing pieces and references
to NNL, Kay Wilson, publisher-owner, PO Box 373, Maryville, MO 64468. 7-2
EDITOR: The Cassville Democrat is seeking an energetic, hands-on leader who
understands the importance of community journalism. Candidates for this editor's
position must possess strong writing, editing and photography skills as well as
page layout experience using InDesign and Photoshop. We are also seeking
someone with an understanding of social media who can take our online presence
to a new level. Organization, adherence to deadlines and the ability to produce in
a fast-paced environment are key. We're located in southwest Missouri in close
driving distance to Springfield and Fayetteville, Ark. Cassville is the county seat
and located minutes from Roaring River State Park and Table Rock Lake.
Qualified candidates should send their resumes to office@monett-times.com. 6-26
PUBLISHER: Rust Communications has an opening for a publisher in MonettCassville, Mo. Manage a property that includes a daily newspaper that publishes
four days a week, a weekly newspaper, a shopper, two websites and various
specialty products. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, significant
experience in financial management, solid understanding of marketing print and
digital initiatives and a deep commitment to customer service. Primary
responsibility is to expand, lead and direct the sales and marketing teams to
exceed sales revenue, marketing and budgetary goals. Attention to detail
required, combined with an eye to the overall daily, weekly, monthly and long-term
strategy as a member of the Rust leadership team. Rust Communications, a
family-owned company with headquarters in Cape Girardeau, Mo., publishes 50
daily and weekly newspapers in eight states. The company is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Please send resume and cover letter to Ron Kemp,
Regional Vice President, Rust Communications, P.O. Box 669, Kennett, MO,
63857, ronkemp@centurytel.net. 6-26
REPORTER (Public Safety): Award winning daily newspaper in Columbia, MO
has an opportunity for an experienced Reporter. Responsibilities include
reporting and writing stories relating to public safety, crime and courts. Applicants
must have solid deadline-oriented newswriting experience. Journalism degree is
preferred. Good driving record, valid driver license, and proof of insurance
required. Benefits include health & dental insurance, vacation pay, sick pay and
401(k) retirement, use of employee gym. Email resume and clips to
srinehart@columbiatribune.com or mail to Columbia Daily Tribune, Scott Rinehart,
101 N. Fourth St., Columbia, MO 65201 EOE/Drugfree Workplace. 6-24
PART-TIME REPORTER POSITION: Are you someone who wants to make a
difference? If you have that desire, along with the skills to work in the editorial
department of a community news organization, we would like to talk with you
about a PART-TIME position in Stockton, MO. Experience in reporting,
photography and Web are necessary. We are a family of local news entities -newspapers and websites -- surrounding Springfield. EOE. Please send resume
to: Human Resource / REPORTER, Community Publishers, Inc., PO Box 330,
Bolivar, MO 65613, or Email to: careers@MO.NeighborNews.com or Fax: 417326-8701. 6-19
REPORTER: Immediate opening for reporter position for established awardwinning weekly newspaper in Vandalia, Mo. Attention to detail, positive attitude,
and strong writing and photography skills a must. Candidate must be energetic,
motivated, and willing to take on the challenge of all reporting duties at a small
weekly. Excellent benefit package, 401(k), etc. Contact Ron Schott, General
Manager/Editor, at The Vandalia Leader, P.O. Box 239, Vandalia, MO 63382 or
email tvlgenmgr@lcs.net. 6-19
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-- MPA CALENDAR
July
26 – Ozark Press Association meeting, 1-5 p.m., University Plaza Hotel,
Springfield
August
31 – Mizzou v. Murray State football game (tickets for newspaper advertising
program)
September
5-7 -- MPA Convention, Marriott Downtown Kansas City
12-15 -- National Newspaper Association Convention & Trade Show, Arizona
Grand Resort, Phoenix
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