MPA eBulletin, July 30, 2014
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-- Nomination DEADLINE for 2015 Missouri Press officers, directors AUG. 1
-- 148th Annual MPA Convention Coming SOON! Sign up today!
-- In Case You Missed It: Here are some great NEWSROOM RESOURCES!
-- The Blue Book is BACK in PRINT. Get YOURS Now!
-- Survey: Editors concerned about online comments
-- Your newspaper could WIN $100 for referring a Convention Sponsor!
-- APME accepting McGruder award nominations
-- FOIA Machine Platform Helps Journalists
-- ‘It Can Wait’ Anti Texting-While-Driving Contest Details Released
-- Refresher about political ad disclaimers
-- CenturyLink, ‘Your link to what’s next.’ (MPA thanks its sponsors)
-- Newsroom jobs declined by 3.2 percent
-- Take this fun quiz about newspaper comic strips
-- Shorter Times?
-- Press Foundation to sponsor Technology Academy with Russell Viers
-- 5 tools to transform or enhance text-heavy articles
-- Tribune Publishing CEO: We're Buying Newspapers
-- MPA members: Get inexpensive collection letters sent!
-- Newspapers can help local businesses establish digital footprint
-- Turn to Medical Assoc. for all things medical (MPA thanks its sponsors)
-- Don’t forget you can download ads
-- Protect life savings from fraud (MPA thanks its sponsors)
-- Uploading PDFs to Newz Group gives you a free, digital backup
-- Use Interlink Circulation to navigate USPS (MPA thanks its sponsors)
-- Make your pledge to Missouri Press Foundation
-- ArchiveInABox digitizes your bound volumes (MPA thanks its sponsors)
-- Expert columns provide inspiration, training
-- Stay up-to-date with these professional Webinars
-- Help Wanted / Marketplace
-- MPA Calendar
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-- Nomination DEADLINE for 2015 Missouri Press officers/directors AUG. 1
The Missouri Press Association nominating committee will be meeting in midAugust to decide on candidates for 2015 MPA 2nd Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Three Directors and National Newspaper Association Representative.
DEADLINE: People who wish to be considered for any of the positions must
complete a nomination form and return it to Missouri Press Association by Aug. 1.
The nomination form can be found here:
http://www.mopress.com/_lib/files/MPA_Board_Candidate_Profile_Form.pdf
Current MPA 1st Vice President Jim Robertson, Columbia Daily Tribune, will
move to MPA President on Jan. 1, 2015.
Current MPA 2nd Vice President Dennis Warden, Owensville Gasconade County
Republican, will move to MPA 1st Vice President on Jan. 1, 2015.
The terms of current MPA Directors Bill Miller, Jr., Washington Missourian, and
Darryl Wilkinson, Gallatin North Missourian, are expiring Dec. 31, 2014.
(Wilkinson is serving the remainder of a one-year term that was vacated by Brad
Gentry, Houston Herald.) Also, a two-year term for Director is currently vacant
due to the resignation of Taylor Smith, formerly with the Perryville Perry County
Republic.
MPA Secretary Dennis Ellsworth, St. Joseph News-Press, and MPA Treasurer
Donna Bischoff, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, are serving one-year terms, also
expiring Dec. 31, 2014.
Brad Gentry is serving his first year as NNA Representative. According to MPA
Bylaws, "the representative may not serve more than three years in succession at
one time."
Mark Maassen, The Kansas City Star, immediate past president of MPA, is
chairman of the nominating committee this year.
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-- 148th Annual MPA Convention COMING SOON! Sign up today!
The 148th Annual Missouri Press Association Convention Sept. 25-27 in
Columbia is shaping up to be the must-attend event for journalists in Missouri,
offering outstanding sessions from industry professionals, a tour and dinner at Les
Bourgeois Winery overlooking the Missouri River near Rocheport, informative and
relevant panel discussions, and key presentations by national media personalities.
A detailed conference AGENDA and REGISTRATION can be found online at:
http://www.mopress.com/CURRENT_FORMS.php
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-- In Case You Missed It: Here are some great NEWSROOM RESOURCES!
Jonathan Groves, a professor at Drury University, recently presented a list of
Newsroom Resources to attendees at the Ozark Press Association conference in
Springfield. The following are several useful links.
Data journalism resources
The Data Journalism Handbook: http://datajournalismhandbook.org/
National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR):
http://www.ire.org/nicar/
ProPublica Nerd Blog: http://www.propublica.org/nerds/
The Guardian datablog: http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog
Social media resources
NPR’s Social Media Desk: http://socialmediadesk.tumblr.com/
The Verification Handbook: http://verificationhandbook.com/
Drury’s Social Media Certificate: http://socialmediacertificate.net
Search Engine Land: http://searchengineland.com/
Social Media Examiner: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/
Future of journalism resources
American Press Institute: http://www.americanpressinstitute.org/
Engaging News Project (University of Texas at Austin):
http://engagingnewsproject.org/
Harvard’s Nieman Journalism Lab: http://www.niemanlab.org/
Knight’s J-Lab: http://www.j-lab.org/
USC’s Media Impact Project: http://www.mediaimpactproject.org/
Pew Journalism Project: http://www.journalism.org/
Poynter Institute: http://www.poynter.org/
Free online tools
Animatron (free animation tool): http://animatron.com/
YouTube video editor: https://www.youtube.com/editor
Storify (social media curation): https://storify.com/
Google Fusion Tables (data mapping):
https://support.google.com/fusiontables/answer/2571232
Google Analytics: http://www.google.com/analytics/
QGIS (mapping): http://www.qgis.org/en/site/
Tableau Public (data analysis): http://www.tableausoftware.com/
Quickmeme (free meme creator): http://www.quickmeme.com/
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-- The Blue Book is BACK in PRINT. Get YOURS Now!
The 2013-2014 Missouri Official Manual (Blue Book) is now available for ordering.
The 1,536-page, hardback book costs $24.99 per copy, plus shipping charges.
The Missouri Press Foundation, headquartered in Columbia, is coordinating
publication of the book through an agreement with the Missouri Secretary of
State's office.
For more than 100 years, the State of Missouri published the Official Manual as a
hardback book, then discontinued publication after the 2009-2010 edition. A
statute passed by the Missouri General Assembly in 2013, allows a not-for-profit
organization to return the book to hardback form.
The book contains detailed information on local, state and federal government, as
well as stories, essays and pictures that help preserve the state's heritage.
Copies are NOW AVAILABLE! An order form for the Blue Book is available at
www.mopress.com.
Questions may be directed to the Missouri Press Foundation at 573-449-4167.
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-- Survey: Editors concerned about online comments
(Associated Press Media Editors) -- Newspaper managers and editors strongly
support online comments about their daily content and most are unlikely to ban
comments, but that doesn't mean they are satisfied with the quality and tone of
comments.
Read more: http://www.apme.com/
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-- Your newspaper could WIN $100 for referring a Convention Sponsor!
The Missouri Press Association 148th Annual Convention and Trade Show is
scheduled Sept. 25-27 in Columbia. The trade show returns this year Sept. 26
and convention sponsorship opportunities are available at different contribution
levels. Rewards for sponsorship are detailed on the sponsorship form which can
be found at: http://www.mopress.com/CURRENT_FORMS.php
WIN $100-- Any newspaper referring a company or organization that becomes a
sponsor of the 2014 MPA Convention will receive a referral reward of $100.
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-- APME accepting McGruder award nominations
Enter your nominations for the awards honoring individuals, news organizations
or related journalistic organizations or teams of journalists who embody the spirit
of Robert G. McGruder, a former executive editor of the Detroit Free Press, former
managing editor of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, graduate of Kent State
University and relentless diversity champion. McGruder died of cancer in April
2002.
Two awards are given annually: one for newspapers with a circulation up to
75,000; one for newspapers with more than 75,000 circulation.
The awards are
sponsored by the Associated Press Media Editors, American Society of
News Editors, The Plain Dealer in Cleveland and the Newseum Institute.
Judges will be looking for nominees who have made a significant contribution
toward furthering diversity in news content and in recruiting, developing and
retaining a diverse workforce.
Announcement of the winners will be made at the joint APME/ASNE convention
Sept. 15-17 in Chicago. The honorees will receive $2,500 each and a leadership
trophy.
Deadline: Material must be received by close of business Friday, Aug.
15.
Send material to:
Sally Jacobsen,
email: SJacobsen@ap.org
APME
450 West 33rd Street
New York, N.Y.
10001
212-621-7007
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-- FOIA Machine Platform Helps Journalists
(Newspaper Association of America) -- FOIA Machine, an open-source platform,
helps citizens prepare, file and track public record requests to government
agencies. It helps citizens access documents under the Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) and state laws pertaining to open records. FOIA Machine opened to
anyone interested on June 25, but a limited number of people have used the tool
since the fall.
The tool, which is free to use, depends on private donations and foundation
grants. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Donald W. Reynolds
Journalism Institute provided funding.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/qewwsrb
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-- ‘It Can Wait’ Anti Texting-While-Driving Contest Details Released
Texting while driving is a problem. More than 100,000 crashes a year involve
drivers who are texting, often causing life-changing injuries and deaths. Texting
drivers are far more likely to be in an accident. Despite knowing the risks of
texting while driving, 43 percent of teens admit to texting while driving. However,
there is an opportunity to change this behavior. Ninety percent of teen drivers say
they would stop if a friend in the car asked them and 78 percent say that they are
likely not to text and drive if friends tell them it is wrong.
The Missouri Press Association (MPA), Local Newspapers and AT&T will sponsor
and challenge Missouri middle school and high school students across the state
to write an editorial or opinion column highlighting the dangers of texting while
driving and encouraging their peers to take the It Can Wait pledge.
The assignment is to write an editorial or opinion column about the dangers of
texting while driving.
The piece will answer the question, "Why is it important to take the It Can Wait
pledge to never text and drive?" The piece will highlight the dangers of texting
while driving. The piece must include the following call to action, “Take the pledge
to never text and drive at ItCanWait.com.”
Who can participate in this contest?
The contest is open to all students enrolled in any Missouri public or private
middle school and high school.
How are entries to be submitted?
Each local newspaper can establish if entries are to be emailed, mailed or hand
delivered.
Contest Schedule:
September 19, 2014
Contest begins on National Drive 4 Pledges Day
Announced by Local Newspapers in paper and/or directly with schools
October 19, 2014
Contest ends at a local level
Local winners announced by Local Newspapers and forwarded to MPA Office
October 25, 2014
Contest ends at statewide level with local winners sent to MPA
November 1, 2014
Contest ends with final statewide winner announced
Who will judge this contest?
Local Newspapers will first determine the local winners of both the middle school
and high school categories and send to dcrews@socket.net at the MPA office.
The MPA will then determine the statewide winners.
What is the prize for the statewide winners of both the middle and high
school categories?
The prize will include $500, a tour of the MU School of Journalism and the MPA
Office, and a dinner for the students and their parents with the leadership of
AT&T, the MPA and their Local Newspaper Publisher.
Local Newspapers may set their own prizes for local winners if they so choose.
Local winning entries may be published by local newspapers and the statewide
winning entry will be made available to member papers to publish at their
discretion.
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-- Refresher about political ad disclaimers
Below is a link to the Missouri Ethics Commission brochure that outlines the laws
regulating political advertising disclaimers that should be printed on ads for
candidates and ballot issues.
http://www.mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/PDF/CampaignFinance/CampaignMaterialsIdR
eq.pdf
The "paid for by..." disclaimer is so very important! Please know the law!
Newspapers publishing political ads without the proper disclaimer may be fined by
the Ethics Commission.
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-- CenturyLink, “Your link to what’s next.” (MPA thanks its sponsors)
For all your Broadband, Entertainment, Voice, Cloud, and Managed Services,
contact your local CenturyLink representative:
http://news.centurylink.com/resources/facts/mo
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-- Newsroom jobs declined by 3.2 percent
(American Society of News Editors) -- The number of minority journalists in dailynewspaper newsrooms increased by a couple of hundred in 2013 even as
newsroom employment declined by 3.2 percent, according to the annual census
released Tuesday by the American Society of News Editors and the Center for
Advanced Social Research.
This year's census also found that 63 percent of the news organizations surveyed
have at least one woman among their top three editors. The percent of minority
leaders is lower, with 15 percent of participating organizations saying at least one
of their top three editors is a person of color. This was the first year the questions
about women and minorities in leadership were asked.
Overall, the survey found, there are about 36,700 full-time daily newspaper
journalists at nearly 1,400 newspapers in the United States. That's a 1,300-person
decrease from 38,000 in 2012. Of those employees, about 4,900, or 13.34
percent, are racial and ethnic minorities. That's up about 200 people, or 1
percentage point, from last year's 4,700 and 12.37 percent. It is nearly as high as
the record of 13.73 percent in 2006.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/luzvnuh
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-- Take this fun quiz about newspaper comic strips
(Newspaper Association of America) -- Find out how well you remember zany
characters and running gags. Since the late 19th century, U.S. newspapers' funny
pages have tickled readers' funny bones. They have been a bright spot amid
pages filled with stories about crime, political wrangling and war. NAA put together
a fun quiz on comic strips' zany characters, running gags and more.
To take the quiz, go here:
http://naa-newspapers.polldaddy.com/s/comic-strips
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-- Shorter Times?
(Capital New York) -- The New York Times is considering the introduction of a
truncated version of its daily print edition at a discounted rate as the paper mulls
new strategies for maximizing the number of people who pay to read its content.
The potential offering "would be significantly shorter than the current edition and
offer a selection of the day's best content for roughly half the price," according to a
recent reader survey that was shared with Capital. As with a standard print
subscription, it would also come with unlimited digital access, the survey said.
Daily delivery of the full print edition costs $23.60 to $67.60 every four weeks
depending on location and frequency.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/n7bkbcm
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-- Press Foundation to sponsor Technology Academy with Russell Viers
The Missouri Press Foundation is sponsoring a Technology Academy 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7 at Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia.
Viers will explain the Adobe Creative Suite and take you through the most popular
programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and Acrobat XI Pro). He will
give you time saving techniques you can take back to your newspaper and use
immediately.
The 2014 MPF Technology Academy is limited to the first 15 who register. Most
Adobe training cost hundreds of dollars for one session. You will only pay $99
registration per person for two full days of training (lunch included).
A special rate of $99 (breakfast included) has been secured for lodging the night
of Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Stoney Creek Inn, 2601 S. Providence Road. Classes
will be at Stoney Creek Inn. Please call 1-800-659-2220 by Oct. 17 and reference
the Missouri Press Association group rate.
Questions? Contact Melody Bezenek at 573.449.4167 or mbezenek@socket.net
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-- 5 tools to transform or enhance text-heavy articles
(journalism.co.uk) -- During a recent news:rewired conference, Ezra Eeman of
Journalism Tools gave delegates a list of essential tools journalists should be
aware of when creating engaging content for their audiences. Some of these tools
can be applied directly to text-based articles to add a multimedia element and,
overall, a more colorful story.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/q7tzdjq
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-- Tribune Publishing CEO: We're Buying Newspapers
(Advertising Age) -- Tribune Publishing Co. CEO Jack Griffin isn't selling off
newspapers. He wants to acquire more of them. Despite all the speculation about
a sale of Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times and/or the other Tribune
dailies, Mr. Griffin is setting his sights on buying smaller newspapers in or near his
existing markets.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/kbwgsfg
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-- MPA members: Get inexpensive collection letters sent!
For MPA members only, Jean Maneke, Maneke Law, will send out inexpensive
collection letters to clean up that past-due list. Member newspapers can send
past-due bills to Maneke Law and they will generate a demand letter. The cost
used for the service is $20.
For details: Jean Maneke, Esq. (jmaneke@manekelaw.com)
The Maneke Law
Group, L.C. (www.manekelaw.com)
Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 753-9000;
fax: (816) 753-9009
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-- Newspapers can help local businesses establish digital footprint
Your newspaper should be the connection between businesses in your
community and the digital world. Contact Missouri Press ad director Mark
Nienhueser about coming to your newspaper to explain Digital Footprint, a bundle
of services that you can offer to local businesses. Contact him at
mdnienhueser@socket.net.
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-- Turn to Medical Assoc. for all things medical (MPA thanks its sponsors)
For all things medical in Missouri, turn to the experts at the Missouri State Medical
Association, 800-869-6762, http://www.msma.org.
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-- Don’t forget you can download ads
Don’t forget-- Member newspapers can download their network ads from moads.com (no username or password is needed).
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-- Protect life savings from fraud (MPA thanks its sponsors)
Mary lost $172,619 in an investment scam. Don’t lose your hard-earned savings
to fraud. Call the Investor Protection Hotline, 800-721-7996,
http://www.MissouriSafeSavings.com. Jason Kander, Secretary of State.
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-- Uploading PDFs to Newz Group gives you a free, digital backup
Uploading your PDFs to Newz Group gives you a free, automatic, searchable
digital backup of your newspaper, and it helps strengthen MPA’s public notice
website.
For simple instructions on sending your content to Newz Group, contact Ian Buchanan at Newz Group,
573-474-1000 or ibuchanan@newzgroup.com.
MPA's statewide public notice website is http://www.molegals.com.
If you have concerns or questions about this MPA project, contact MPA Executive
Director Doug Crews, dcrews@socket.net or (573) 449-4167.
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-- Use Interlink Circulation to navigate USPS (MPA thanks its sponsors)
Interlink Circulation is the most widely used newspaper-circulation system in
America, helping more than 1,550 community newspapers navigate the postal
system to obtain the best delivery at the lowest cost. www.ilsw.com
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-- Make your pledge to Missouri Press Foundation
Support Missouri’s newspaper industry with a pledge to the Missouri Press
Foundation’s Society of 1867 or the Page Builders fund-raising campaign.
Installment payments can be made on pledges, and you can use a credit card.
Join your Missouri newspaper associates in support of your industry.
Fliers explaining the program and the levels of giving can be downloaded at
http://www.mopress.com/current_forms.php.
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-- ArchiveInABox digitizes your bound volumes (MPA thanks its sponsors)
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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-- Expert columns provide inspiration, training
These people write columns about newspaper work, from writing to
advertising to design. Go to their websites or send an email to sign up
for their RSS feeds.
John Foust, Advertising: jfoust@mindspring.com
Ken Blum, Black Inklings, Newspapering: blummer@aol.com
Doug Fisher, Common Sense Journalism: dfisher@sc.edu;
http://www.jour.sc.edu/news/csj/index.html.
Ed Henninger, Design: edh@henningerconsulting.com;
http://www.henningerconsulting.com.
Jim Pumarlo, Community Newspapers: jim@pumarlo.com;
http://www.pumarlo.com.
Kevin Slimp, Technology: kevin@kevinslimp.com.
Jim Stasiowski, Writing Coach: (775) 354-2872.
Russell Viers, Adobe Technology: http://www.russellviers.com;
http://www.video2brain.com; lynda.com/Russell-Viers.
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-- Stay up-to-date with these professional Webinars
Because Missouri Press promotes the programs of these organizations, they
allow MPA members to get their training webinars and programs at reduced or
member rates.
-Inland Press Association: http://www.inlandpress.org/training/
-Local Media Association: http://www.localmedia.org.
-Online Media Campus: www.onlinemediacampus.com.
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-- HELP WANTED / MARKETPLACE
FOR SALE
NEWSPAPER FOR SALE IN SW MO: Established Southwest Missouri weekly
newspaper for sale. Healthy list of paid subscribers. Owners ready for new
challenges. Contact Missouri Press Association, Attn: Bryan Jones,
bejones@socket.net. 6-18
NEWSPAPER GROUP FOR SALE: Small weekly newspaper group in
Southwest Missouri. Close to metro area. Legal publications in adjoining counties.
Job printing equipment and real estate available. Priced near annual gross.
Excellent growth opportunity for motivated sales professional. Email
swmopapers@centurytel.net. 6-6
NEWSPAPER FOR SALE: The Ballard County Weekly, A small newspaper in
Wickliffe, Kentucky is for sale by local owner. Price: 15k. Call 270-335-3700 or
270-748-5602. Contact: Lisa Turner, Owner/Publisher, The Ballard County
Weekly, P.O. Box 6, Wickliffe,Ky 42087. Fax: 270-335-3701. 6-3
HELP WANTED
WEB PRESS OPERATOR: The Branson Tri-Lakes News is now accepting
applications in the production department for a web press operator. This is a fulltime, year-round position. The successful candidate must have a working
knowledge of a Goss Community offset press, with some equipment maintenance
and repair experience. Other job requirements are working with the circulation
department, loading inserts for our newspaper, and various other jobs as needed.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health, sick days
and vacations. Interested persons need to send a resume Attn: Mike Schuver,
Publisher, P.O. Box 1900, Branson, MO; or apply in person at 200 Industrial Park
Drive, Hollister, Missouri or email: publisher@bransontrilakesnews.com 7-28
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER needed for 12,000-circulation evening
daily in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ideal candidate would have several years of experience.
Entry level candidates with degree in journalism or related field also will be
considered. Would prefer someone from Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas or west
Tennessee. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability insurance.
Salary is negotiable based on experience. Have staff of seasoned reporters and
turnover is rare. However, retirement is looming for top three members of staff.
Send resumes and writing samples to Stan Berry at sberry@darnews.com or mail
to Stan Berry at Daily American Republic P.O. Box 7, Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901 728
REPORTER: The Monett Times and Cassville Democrat of southwest Missouri
seeks a talented and energetic full-time reporter. Candidates for this position must
possess strong writing, editing and photography skills. The successful candidate
must have an insatiable sense of curiosity, and a willingness to ask tough
questions and ruffle feathers to get down to the bottom of a story. They must also
be reliable, confident and have a positive attitude. We also seek someone who
realizes the importance of breaking news, as well as using social media to drive
readers to the online and print product. Organization, adherence to deadlines, and
the ability to produce in a fast-paced environment are key. InDesign skills are a
plus. Barry County is a friendly, growing area that contains Roaring River State
Park and Table Rock Lake. We are a short drive to Branson, Springfield, Joplin,
Kansas City, Eureka Springs, Ark., and Fayetteville, Ark. Qualified candidates
should send their resumes to Publisher Jacob Brower at jwbrower@yahoo.com.
No phone calls, please. 7-21
JOURNALISTS NEEDED: The River Hills Traveler, Missouri’s monthly outdoor
publication, is expanding Ozarks-wide. Journalists needed who can write, edit and
photograph for hunting, fishing, floating, and tourism coverage as well as
advertising representatives who can work with existing top accounts and develop
new accounts. Excellent pay! Positions available in Southwest, Southeast and
Central Missouri as well as Branson and Kansas City. You won’t be tied down in
an office! This is a great opportunity to work the area you live in and make good
money doing what you enjoy! Who else can say they love what they do (and not
get stuck inside all day)? Send resume, work samples and letter of application to
jimmy@riverhillstraveler.com 7-14
COMMUNITY JOURNALIST needed at The Republic-Monitor, Perryville, a twice
weekly newspaper in Southeast Missouri. Perryville is a charming, family oriented
community, 30 minutes north of Cape Girardeau and roughly one hour and 30
minutes south of St. Louis. Successful applicants will have interest in covering
government, crime, public safety and anything else that crops up. Strong writing
and photography skills needed. InDesign page layout experience would be
awesome. If you are looking for a position where your skills will be appreciated by
your team and by your community, this may be the place. People read the
newspaper in Perryville. In a city survey, 82 percent of residents said they get
their news from The Republic-Monitor. Contact Beth Chism, Publisher, 573-4574567; cell 417-818-2626; email bchism@perryvillenews.com. 7-10
ADVERTISING CONSULTANT: The Key West Citizen is looking for an
experience newspaper sales consultant who still believes in the print community
newspapers. If you think the way to build and maintain customers is face-to-face
and you have excellent presentation skills; then let’s talk. Must be comfortable
selling a diverse range of publications which include daily and weekly papers,
magazines and meet deadlines. This position works with new and existing clients
to develop new revenue growth. The sales position must handle the accounts with
accuracy, effectiveness and maintain extraordinary level of customer service.
Meet or exceed monthly sales performance objectives. This is a great opportunity
for the right person who truly enjoys newspapers and year around beautiful
weather. Base salary plus excellent commission plan, benefits include medical
and dental insurance, 401k, vacation, monthly expense and more. Qualified
candidates should email a cover letter, resume and references to Tommy Todd at
ttodd@keysnews.com Why not work and live in paradise? 7-7
GENERAL MANAGER: Award winning north central Missouri weekly has position
open. Great chance to run a weekly newspaper. Experience in reporting, layout
and design. Email resume to Pat Roll at proll@fayettenews.com. 7-3
SPORTS REPORTER: The Wynne Progress is seeking a reporter to cover sports
and general assignments. Duties include photography and page layout. Quark
and Photoshop experience preferred. We are a family owned business. Facility
and equipment are top notch and exceeds many dailies! The Progress is a weekly
award winning newspaper (2012 3rd place in general excellence). We also
publish a 40 yr old free regional newspaper. This publication was the first free
newspaper in Arkansas. Wynne is a very nice and growing city of 9,000. We are
located 45 minutes west of Memphis, TN. and 45 minutes south of Jonesboro,
AR. Great hunting, fishing and golf. Salary: 25K to 30K depending on experience.
Please apply with resume, work samples and salary requirements to David Boger,
P.O. Box 308 Wynne, AR 72396 or email to sb@wynneprogressinc.com 6-23
SPORTS EDITOR/REPORTER: Our sports guy of 30 years is retiring. The Bolivar
Herald-Free Press is seeking a Sports Champion to cover local high school and
college sports and general assignments. Experience in Photography and any Web
experience a plus. NewsEdit Pro and Photoshop experience preferred. We are a
family of eight local newspapers in print and online surrounding Springfield, MO.
We offer good pay and benefits and many opportunities to make a difference.
EOE. Email resume and samples to: careers@MO.NeighborNews.com or mail
to: Sports, P.O. Box 330, Bolivar, MO 65613 or fax to: 417-326-8701. 6-18
PART-TIME DELIVERY DRIVER: Springfield, MO, newspaper and commercial
printer is looking for an experienced driver for a Part-Time delivery driver position.
Hours vary. Need dependable driver with understanding of deadlines and log
requirements and Class B Driver’s License. Some benefits. EOE Send description
of work experience to: DELIVER DRIVER, P.O. Box 330, Bolivar, MO 65613; fax
to 417-326-8701; or email to careers@Mo.NeighborNews.com 6-18
EDITOR: Due to a pending retirement of a long-term employee, the Cedar County
Republican, based in Stockton, is seeking an editor. The position opens in early
October. Experience with NewsEdit Pro is a plus, along with online products,
Photoshop, page design and staff management. Good benefits in a great place to
live. EOE. Send Resume’ and samples to careers@MO.NeighborNews.com; by
fax to 417-326-8701; or by mail to: Editor Position, PO Box 330, Bolivar, MO
65613. 6-18
REGIONAL ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Gatehouse Media is seeking a strong
sales leader to manage local digital products and services, as well as print and
online marketing programs and packages. This role involves direct oversight of
eight multi-media sales executives for a group of three daily newspapers in
southwestern Missouri. Responsibilities include driving sales of Propel Digital
Products and Services, newspaper and other print products, direct mail and event
based marketing solutions; maximizing key revenue initiatives; coaching and
developing the staff; collaborating effectively with management colleagues;
building a sales pipeline; and maintaining excellent client relationships. Propel
Marketing is a full service digital services firm owned by Gatehouse, with offices
located in each newspaper market. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker,
knowledgeable and creative about developing customized local advertising
solutions. Digital sales and management experience strongly preferred. If you are
motivated, goal oriented and success driven, this may be the career position for
you. We offer a competitive base salary, excellent bonus plan. We also offer
Health, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k) and flexible spending accounts. To apply,
submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
gfunkhouser@gatehousemedia.com. An Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer 6-16
PREPRESS ADVERTISING COORDINATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Columbia
Daily Tribune’s Pre-Press department is seeking an Advertising
Coordinator/Graphic Designer for a deadline oriented, four-color production
environment. Qualified applicants must be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop,
Acrobat and be highly skilled in high quality print production. Exceptional attention
to detail is needed as well as the ability to prioritize work, interpersonal skills and
excellent communication. Must be skilled, be able to multi-task, and have ability to
perform in a team environment. Coordinator works with various departments and
individuals with organization to ensure materials and resources flow through the
company in a timely manner. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We
offer competitive compensation and benefits package including 401(k), health and
dental insurance, vacation and sick pay, and access to company gym. Email
resume with salary expectation to srinehart@columbiatribune.com or complete an
application in person or mail to Columbia Daily Tribune, Attention Human
Resources, 101 N. Fourth Street, Columbia, MO 65201. An application can be
printed at www.columbiatribune.com (click on Tribune Employment at the bottom
of the home page). EOE / Drugfree workplace. 6-13
NEWS REPORTER: The Kirksville Daily Express, an award-winning daily
newspaper in Kirksville, Mo., has an immediate opening for a news reporter. This
is an opportunity for a person who wants to do a little bit of everything, from
writing hard news and features, to designing the front page of the newspaper and
taking photos. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in journalism,
as well as experience with QuarkXPress and Photoshop. Send your resume and
best clips to Jason Hunsicker, Managing Editor, Kirksville Daily Express, P.O. Box
809, Kirksville, MO 63501, or e-mail at dailyexpresseditor@gmail.com. No phone
calls, please. 6-9
NEWS REPORTER: The Salem News is hiring a full-time news reporter to join
our staff. Owned by Salem Publishing Company, we are an innovative weekly with
a sister paper, a web press printing plant, and a graphic design and sign
company. We are looking for a reporter “filled with hustle and the desire to write
stories that make a difference in our community. At least three years of newsroom
or related experience preferred, but we will train the right candidate. We need
someone with the ability to organize, write, edit, take photographs, design pages
and work on our web and social media presence. Candidates need to be flexible,
willing to move from city hall and page design to school functions and editing
during any given day. We want a demonstrated ability at forging relationships
needed to get stories. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and some
benefits. Evening and some weekend hours will be expected. Interested
applicants should electronically submit resume to publisher Donald Dodd,
including at least six published stories, samples of page design if available and a
cover letter describing goals, story ideas, and topics that you are passionate
about, to donald@thesalemnewsonline.com or mail to: The Salem News, P.O.
Box 798, Salem, MO 65560. 6-4
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