MPA eBulletin, Oct. 29, 2014
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-- Political ads: Important legal reminders from MPA attorney
-- Saving Born-Digital Content, Be a Part of this Important Forum
-- Walter B. Potter Sr. Conference Nov. 20-21
-- Amos, McKinney, Phillips awards presented
-- Missouri Journalists Series Expands
-- FBI faked Seattle Times to catch suspect
-- Looking for interesting features to publish? Here are some ideas
-- Print newspapers still drive holiday purchases
-- Can Twitter make any money for newspapers?
-- What’s in a ‘scoop’? White House has a strategy
-- Blue Book STILL AVAILABLE; Order for Libraries, Schools
-- Letter to the Editor from Percy Pascoe to the Cuba Free Press
-- CenturyLink, ‘Your link to what’s next.’ (MPA thanks its sponsors)
-- PRESS Safety Vests Available
-- 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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-- Political ads: Important legal reminders from MPA attorney
(Jean Maneke, MPA Hotline Attorney) -- I had two calls to the hotline in the last 24
hours relating to political advertising payment methods. You will recall last election
cycle, I had a discussion with people at the Missouri Ethics Commission office
regarding the issue of checks used for payment of ads having a different name on
them than the actual attribution requested for the ad. At that time, we were told we
should insist that the check name match the name on the ad.
This time, the questions related to people using credit cards to pay for ads, where
they were indicating the campaign was going to reimburse the person whose card
was being used for the cost incurred in the ad.
In other words, John Doe passes you his credit card to pay for an ad that states it
is paid for by the “Committee to Elect Sue Smith, Don Williams, treasurer.” I
called the MEC and they admitted they didn’t have a firm policy about this. Later,
they called me back to say that, after discussion, it is the INFORMAL consensus
of the MEC that if such a situation arises, it will be permissible for the newspaper
to accept a credit card with a different name than the attribution on the ad, but that
the newspaper should document in its file that the person offering the credit card
has told the newspaper it intends to be reimbursed by the campaign for this
expense. The MEC will accept such a memo in the file as support for the
discrepancy in the names.
Feel free to make your own decisions as to how you want to handle this. The
MEC also hinted it felt a similar affirmation also was sufficient for when the check
doesn’t match. I also will leave that up to your discretion. Of course, as your
lawyer, I must caution that you are always better off with an absolute match on
these names, if possible.
And, of course, if you are accepting a credit card for payment, it would be wise to
have a sentence in your rate card that political ad payments are not cancellable
and that the payment is deemed owed and paid at the time the payment is made.
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-- Saving Born-Digital Content, Be a Part of this Important Forum
Attend the “Dodging the Memory Hole: Saving Born-digital News Content” forum,
Nov. 10–11 at RJI in Columbia.
A recent poll by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute found that
about a quarter of news organizations have lost significant amounts of their
news archive. Unlike print, digital news content can silently vanish in the
blink of an eye. Digital preservation is the key to ensuring long-term survival
of your news content, content that news organizations need for context,
credibility, reuse and monetization. That’s why RJI is asking you to join other
journalists, librarians, historians, archivists and entrepreneurs in formulating
a national agenda for saving digital news content.
If you are a decision-maker in a news organization who recognizes the value
of digital archives and want to change the future of the past, join us Nov. 1011 for the Dodging the Memory Hole: Saving Born-digital News
Content forum at RJI in Columbia, Missouri. If you know of another person
who should attend this event, please forward this message to them now.
Register now! Go to: http://www.rjionline.org/events/memoryhole
The event is made possible by grants from The Mizzou Advantage and RJI.
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-- Walter B. Potter Sr. Conference Nov. 20-21
The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute is inviting industry professionals to
the second Walter B. Potter Sr. Conference this fall and the price of admission is
two successful ideas - proven winners that generated revenue, boosted
readership or improved your operation.
The Potter Conference will bring together community news executives and
leaders at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia for an exchange and
dialogue of best practices that will help sustain local journalism, especially in small
and rural markets.
The two-day event is scheduled Nov. 20-21 at RJI in Columbia, Missouri. All
participants will be permitted to bring up to three colleagues from their outlet or
media group.
Those who make it to the conference will return home with access to all
innovations presented, including details to help with implementation at their
organization.
In addition, participants will receive a free book “Saving Community Journalism:
The Path to Profitability,” by Penelope Muse Abernathy, Knight Chair in
Journalism and Digital Media Economics at the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill.
Professor Abernathy, who will present virtual remarks at the Potter Conference, is
also formerly an executive with The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Apply online at: www.rjionline.org/events/potter14
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-- Amos, McKinney, Phillips awards presented
Jeff David, Elizabeth Parker and Derek Sawvell were honored during the recent
National Newspaper Association 128th Annual Convention & Trade Show, when
they were presented with the 2014 Amos, McKinney and Phillips awards,
respectively.
Recognized as the highest and most dignified tributes in community journalism,
the Amos and McKinney Awards are presented to working or retired
newspapermen and women who have provided distinguished service and
leadership to the community press and their community.
NNA established the Phillips Award in 2007 to honor Daniel Morris “Dan” Phillips,
an award-winning writer, photographer and assistant publisher of the Oxford (MS)
Eagle, who died in 2005 at the age of 47. This award is presented to an individual
between 23-40 years old who is well respected in his or her community, of good
reputation and integrity, provides active leadership in the newspaper industry and
is active in his or her state press association and community and whose
newspaper is a member of NNA.
David is the publisher of the Livingston Parish News in Denham Springs, LA, and
a past NNA president. He received the Amos Award. The Amos Award was
established in 1938 in honor of Gen. James O. Amos, a pioneer Ohio journalist
and member of the National Editorial Association—now known as the National
Newspaper Association. David was nominated by former NNA President Bob
Sweeney, publisher of Villager Newspapers in Greenwood Village, CO.
Parker, co-publisher and executive editor of the New Jersey Hills Media Group in
Bernardsville, NJ, received the 2014 Emma C. McKinney Award. This award was
established in 1966 to honor Emma C. McKinney, co-publisher and editor of the
Hillsboro (OR) Argus for 58 years. She was dean of Oregon newspapermen and
women in 1954 and was inducted into the Oregon Journalism Hall of Fame in
1982. Parker was nominated by George White, executive director of the New
Jersey Press Association.
Sawvell is managing editor for the Wilton-Durant Advocate News in Wilton, IA.
Sawvell, who was nominated by Bill Tubbs, publisher of the North Scott Press in
Eldridge, IL, is the sixth recipient of the Daniel M. Phillips Leadership Award.
The awards were presented Oct. 4 during NNA’s Annual Convention & Trade
Show in San Antonio, Texas.
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-- Missouri Journalists Series Expands
Missouri Press has created four new features in their Famous Missouri Journalists
series that are perfect resources for showcasing men and women who played
major roles in journalism and other important arenas in Missouri. New this year
are features about:
Walter Williams - Williams fought for and won the establishment of the Missouri
School of Journalism. He led the world’s first professional school, creating the
Missouri Method.
Mary Paxton Keeley - Keeley was the first woman to graduate from the Missouri
School of Journalism. She said she was waiting at the door when Walter Williams
opened it!
Lucille Bluford - Bluford was a civil rights leader who fought for the opportunity to
attend the Missouri School of Journalism.
Walter Cronkite - Cronkite was a newspaper man whose broadcasting standards
forged his legacy as the “Most Trusted Man in America.” Cronkite always
considered Missouri his home and valued his newspaper roots.
Thanks to The State Historical Society of Missouri for sharing its biographies and
photographs with Missouri Press Association for this project.
The four new features join six original features in the series written by longtime
Missouri Press Association historian Dr. William Taft. The original series has been
converted to color and includes: William Switzler, Joseph Charless, Mark Twain,
Eugene Field, Joseph Pulitzer and the Missouri Press Association.
To access any or all of these features, visit www.mo-nie.com and used download
code: mojournalists.
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-- FBI faked Seattle Times to catch suspect
The FBI wrote a fake news story and used a fake Seattle Times-like web address
in 2007 in order to catch a suspect in a bomb threat, the Seattle Times reports.
In 2007, the FBI's Seattle office created a fake story with an Associated Press
byline about bomb threats at schools with an email link “in the style of The Seattle
Times." The story was sent via MySpace to a teenager suspected of sending
bomb threats to a high school in the area. Once the suspect clicked on the link,
hidden software sent his location to the FBI, and he was arrested.
The scheme was revealed in a report published Monday by the Electronic Frontier
Foundation and publicized by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Kathy Best, the editor of the Seattle Times, said the newspaper is "outraged" at
the FBI. “Not only does that cross a line, it erases it,” Best said.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/ob53xxf
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-- Looking for interesting features to publish? Here are some ideas
Nov. 9 is the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall that led to the
reunification of Germany. MPA has a new feature available. Download the feature
at mo-nie.com using the download code: wall89.
Nov. 11 is Veteran’s Day. MPA has features on Veterans Day (veterans) and U.S.
Flag Etiquette (usflag).
2014 is the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you haven’t used
the two features available on the Act, you’ll find them using download code:
civilrights64.
Last month 43 Missouri newspapers downloaded features from MPA’s Famous
Missouri Journalists series. We promoted the use of the series to kick of National
Newspaper Week in early October, but these stories on Missouri’s journalism
pioneers can be used at any time. There are 10 features in the series, including
the four added this year on Walter Williams, Lucille Bluford, Mary Paxton Keeley
and Walter Cronkite. To access the features, visit mo-nie.com and use code:
mojournalists.
The 2015 Reading Across Missouri Project, a serialized story on The Gashouse
Gang, is gaining momentum. The story is being written by “Lily’s Story” author
Carolyn Mueller, of St. Louis. Nick Hayes, the British illustrator who drew pictures
for our 2014 story and created amazing images for the children’s book version,
“Lily, A True Story of Courage and the Joplin Tornado,” has agreed to bring our
new story to life with his art. Watch MPA News magazine and mopress.com for
details on the story, which should be available in late December for use after Jan.
1, 2015.
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-- Print newspapers still drive holiday purchases
(Newspaper Association of America) -- There is only one question on the minds of
retailers and advertisers for the next two months – what is the best way to reach
consumers? The answer this year, as it has for many years prior, is newspaper
media.
As we enter an exciting holiday shopping season, retailers will experiment more
than ever with mobile apps, geo-location push notification and other advertising
strategies to reach elusive consumers. However, data reveals that one of the
most effective methods remains print and digital newspaper advertising.
The proof is in the numbers. Recent research from a national survey found that 79
percent of adults have taken action as a result of seeing an advertisement in a
print newspaper in the past 30 days, and more than half made a purchase.
Furthermore, 69 percent of adults cite newspapers as key coupon sources,
making newspapers the leading medium for coupons.
These numbers indicate what we in the newspaper media business have always
believed – that nothing connects advertisers with potential customers like we can.
Newspapers engage consumers and influence purchasing decisions.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/prbjmjv
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-- Can Twitter make any money for newspapers?
On Sunday mornings, bargain hunters can sign on to Twitter to see
#TBTimesDeals, a shopping list of bargains found inside that day’s Tampa Bay
Times. Consumers routinely find everything from $10 off Target groceries to free
french fries at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants.
By tweeting out the deals -- sometimes more than $700 in coupons in a single
day’s newspaper -- the Times has seen how Twitter pays off...
Twitter has proved to be a valuable tool for journalists searching for information,
but turning social media efforts into real revenues is still elusive for most
newspapers. Nonetheless, publishers and owners are willing to invest the time
and experiment because they see progress and longer-term payoffs.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/kg6keb3
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-- What’s in a ‘scoop’? White House has a strategy
(Washington Post) -- When the New York Times broke a story in June about the
Obama administration’s plans to expand its efforts on immigration enforcement,
rival reporters spied a hidden hand behind the news. With its prescient timing and
abundant details, the article looked very much like an “authorized” leak, a bit of
news stage-managed by White House officials.
Presidents, of course, have long manipulated select members of the news media
with “exclusives” designed to maximize an announcement’s impact and enhance
the administration’s standing. The Obama White House is no different, but it has
played the game a little differently. It doles out scoops irregularly, White House
reporters say, and does so primarily to news outlets with a perceived expertise or
special authority on a topic.
In effect, it follows a strategy of market segmentation, steering leaks to a very
short list of strategically valuable publications and journalists.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/ptyz3rj
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-- USA Today, WSJ, NYT top U.S. newspapers
(Poynter) -- The Alliance for Audited Media issued its last-ever six-month
circulation report today. Here are the top newspapers in the U.S., by total average
circulation in September 2014:
USA Today (4,139,380)
The Wall Street Journal (2,276,207)
The New York Times (2,134,150)
AAM is discontinuing the print report in favor of more detailed, more frequent
reports on individual titles. This edition doesn’t include comparisons to previous
totals, which is kind, in a way, as rule changes have made comparisons to past
performance, or other publications, increasingly difficult.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/ocofqlx
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-- Blue Book STILL AVAILABLE; Order for Libraries, Schools
Copies of the 2013-2014 Official Manual, State of Missouri, commonly known as
the Blue Book, are still available for purchase. The books are a project of the
Missouri Press Foundation. Buy copies for local libraries and schools.
The Blue Book, which is published by the Secretary of State every two years, is
the definitive source of information about Missouri state government. 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.
To order your copies today, call the Missouri Press Association, 573-449-4167.
An order form for the Blue Book also is available at www.mopress.com.
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-- Letter to the Editor from Percy Pascoe to the Cuba Free Press
Dear editor,
Mr. Louis LaCroix, the American Literature teacher at Beaumont High School in
St. Louis in the 1940s, was one of the most influential persons in my adult life.
I was a green, 14-year-old kid, fresh from Little Rock, Arkansas, whose family had
just moved to Missouri in 1944 for better job opportunities. We had lived through
the Great Depression and World War II and those two devastating events had a
significant impact upon the lives of my family, as well as on me.
I had developed one helpful habit as an eight year old -- I acquired a fondness for
reading books on all sorts of subjects. And this was evident in the American
Literature class of Mr. LaCroix, of which he took particular note.
But, as a young boy, I learned much more from Mr. LaCroix than literature. He
instilled in me the highest standards of life that served me well in everything I
attempted to achieve throughout my adult life; personal values such as: Work
hard, never cheat, show courage, always do your best, be faithful to yourself, be
honest with everyone, give full effort to each task, and never quit until the job is
finished.
I have always strived to meet Mr. LaCroix’s standards in everything I attempted to
do, but as a flawed human being, not always successfully.
By some long-forgotten circumstances, I ended up In Cuba, Missouri, where my
fondness for reading led me in 1960 to start a weekly newspaper, The Cuba Free
Press.
The greater reward for those years was when Mr. LaCroix, long-retired, wrote me
a letter expressing pleasure in his former student’s publishing success.
And it all began … with a teacher … at Beaumont High School.
Somewhere, there are other teachers like Mr. Louis LaCroix; perhaps you know
one, too.
Percy Pascoe
Cuba, MO
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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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-- PRESS Safety Vests Available
Now available and value priced for our members! Missouri Press now has safety
vests in sizes Medium-XL in stock. They are required to be worn by reporters
when covering accident scenes. They also come in handy at events and even
when taking photos on the sidelines at football games. The word "PRESS" is
printed on the back. There are no logos on the vest. Price is $15 for sizes
Medium-XL and $17 for XXL.
Order yours today by going online to: http://www.mopress.com/online_store.php
or call MPA, 573-449-4167.
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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. Visit these sites to find out about the latest webinars offered and/or
to explore archived webinars.
-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
PRESS FOR SALE: 2 unit NewsKing w/KJ4 folder, two roll stands, air
compressor, power unit, rolling 1-ton hoist, plate bender, punch, spare parts.
Located on ground floor, easy take out. Asking 2,500 dollars or best offer.
Clarence Courier, 106 East Maple St., Clarence, MO 63437. 660-699-2344;
clarencecourier@centurytel.net 8-14
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
REGIONAL EDITOR: Campbell Publications, publisher of six community
newspapers in West Central Illinois, is seeking a Regional Editor to lead editorial
staff. If you have a commitment to the goals of community journalism, if you face
each new challenge with optimism and the desire to make positive contributions at
the local level, this could be the job for you. We are seeking a well-rounded editor
with hands-on experience covering news and features, plus experience managing
social media and websites. The successful candidate must have a proven track
record of executing projects both in print and online and be comfortable in the role
of mentor to stringers and reporters. Qualifications for this job include reporting,
copy editing, assigning stories and page layout experience; InDesign proficiency;
also, experience with web pages, email news updates, video and Facebook. A
high degree of community involvement and direct reader engagement is
encouraged. This position is responsible for the news content of three
newspapers and is based in Jerseyville, IL. We serve readers in a territory known
for its agriculture, hunting and outdoor recreation. Our communities value strong
local schools and include a variety of hometown businesses. We are within easy
driving distance of St. Louis, Mo. and Springfield, Ill. If you’re not from this area,
we are interested to know why you want to live here; please tell us when you send
your resume and cover letter to Julie Boren, publisher, at
publisher@campbellpublications.net 10-24
MISSOURI PRESS SERVICE, INC. - ADVERTISING PLACEMENT
DIRECTOR:
Newspaper display advertising placement: Missouri Press
Service, Inc. in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking a sales-minded, goal-oriented team
member to oversee all display advertising placement and related financial
accounting, including tearsheeting, billing, client accounts receivable, accounts
payable to newspapers, maintaining records, preparing reports, and performing
other aspects of print advertising placement. This team member will maintain a
current database of information for each Missouri newspaper, prepare ad quotes,
process ad insertion orders to newspapers, check all tearsheets and
communicate with and send billing to clients. This job requires positive customer
service skills and experience. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements
to: Doug Crews, dcrews@socket.net
SYSTEMS ANALYST: Tribune Publishing Company has an immediate opening
for a Systems Analyst in the Information Technology Department. The Systems
Analyst is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting software and
hardware from multiple vendors. This position requires the ability and willingness
to work with different platforms (e.g. Windows, Linux, Apple, etc.) and the ability to
learn new systems. The departmental responsibilities dictate someone who can
communicate effectively with people of various types and skill levels. The ideal
candidate will have a four-year degree in computer science, CIS, or related field.
Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. The candidate must be a
self starter and fully capable of working independently with little direction. Must
also be able to work within and form teams. Ability to occasionally lift and carry
up to 40 pounds is needed. Experience with Microsoft Windows Deployment
Services or Active Directory Group Policy is a plus. This is a full time position (8
AM-5 PM, M-F) and participates in an on-call rotation with other members of the
department. If onsite assistance is required, the time requirement to be onsite is
within 30 minutes of the call. Benefits include health, vision and dental insurance,
vacation, holiday and sick pay, 401(k), and employee gym. Email resume and pay
requirement to srinehart@columbiatribune.com EOE/Drug free Workplace. 10-16
WEB DESIGNER/FRONT-END DEVELOPER: We have an opening in our online
department for a web designer. You will help maintain the functionality of
columbiatribune.com, as well as design and develop new online features. As a
member of a small team, you will have the freedom to try new things and see your
ideas put into action. Core skills: Strong design background; Ability to design web
interfaces while considering usability and user experience; Good knowledge of
HTML, CSS and JavaScript + jQuery. Secondary Skills: Programming background
– We use JavaScript, PHP and Python. Experience working with databases and
data interchange formats (XML, JSON). Online advertising experience. Search
engine optimization experience. 2+ years of work experience or equivalent
personal experience. Portfolios of previous work are appreciated. Benefits include
vacation pay, sick pay, 401(k), health and dental insurance, use of employee gym.
Email resume with pay requirement to srinehart@columbiatribune.com EOE/Drug
free workplace. 10-16
REPORTER POSITIONS: A family of six local newspapers surrounding
Springfield is seeking journalists with a passion to report news in our local
communities. If you possess skills befitting a community news organization we
would like to talk with you. Web experience and page design would be a plus. We
offer good benefits and many opportunities to make a difference. EOE Please
complete an application from our website, www.commpub.com, and email with
resume and samples to: careers@MO.NeighborNews.com. Or fax to: 417-3268701, Or mail to: Reporter Positions, PO Box 330, Bolivar, MO 65613. Full-Time
positions available in Missouri at: Bolivar Herald-Free Press in Bolivar; Christian
County Headliner News in Ozark; Cedar County Republican in Stockton; The
Marshfield Mail in Marshfield; and Nixa Xpress in Nixa. 10-8
TWO POSITIONS OPEN: Sexton Media Group, Inc., publisher of the River Hills
Traveler, The News-Dispatch and Midwest Times, is expanding and looking for a
COMMUNICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE for five different markets (Kansas City,
Joplin, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Springfield-Branson) as well as a
composing/graphics artist. For the communications rep, this person will work with
existing clients in their market as well as new clients both in person, by email and
by phone. He/she will also develop new media strategy and marketing
opportunities for the company in that market both in Missouri and across the state
line. Advertising sales experience a plus but not necessary, as we’re looking for a
“people person” who wants to be rewarded not just by a big paycheck but also
with the relationships developed. Part-time or full-time, excellent pay. For our
COMPOSING DEPARTMENT, we need someone part-time to update our
websites and social media daily and to design/layout our print editions weekly and
monthly as well as other specialty print/online media projects. Experience with
InDesign, QuarkXPress and Photoshop necessary. Flexible hours, good pay.
Contact Jimmy Sexton at jimmy@sextonmediagroup.com. 10-3
COPY EDITOR/PAGE DESIGNER: The Quincy (Ill.) Herald-Whig, an awardwinning seven-day newspaper, is seeking an experienced copy editor/page
designer for our universal desk. We’re looking for someone who enjoys the
challenge of being involved in all operations of our multi-platform desk -- editing
local copy, doing daily page design, Web editing and taking a role in our social
media sites. Good editing and headline writing skills are a must. Candidates must
have experience in page design, and knowledge of InDesign is a plus. The
Herald-Whig is part of a growing, family-owned-and-operated company dedicated
to the communities it serves. The newspaper staff won 41 awards this year and
our circulation is growing. Quincy is a beautiful, affordable community of 40,000
on the banks of the Mississippi River in West-Central Illinois. Our coverage area
consists of West-Central Illinois, Northeast Missouri and Southeast Iowa. Quincy
is a two-hour drive from Peoria and Springfield in Illinois, St. Louis and Columbia
in Missouri, and Iowa City, Iowa. The Herald-Whig offers a comprehensive
employee benefits package with everything you expect and more. The HeraldWhig is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, send a resume, references and
samples of your work by mail to Christina Wilson/Human Resources, The Quincy
Herald-Whig, P.O. Box 909, Quincy, IL 62306, or by email to cbwilson@whig.com.
10-2
PRODUCTION MANAGER: The Examiner, based in Independence, MO (Kansas
City area), has an exciting career opportunity for a Production Manager with a
proven track record and excellent leadership skills. The Production Manager is
responsible for the planning, execution and project management of the company's
entire process of print production including offset printing, inserting, distribution
and pre-press. This includes the supply chain process for all print production
requirements from planning, RFQ, through delivery to customers. In addition, the
Manager will liaise internally and externally with vendors, while managing the flow
of information to ensure timely and efficient delivery to customers. Direct
accountability and management of team of production supervisors and leads to
facilitate the production of newspaper and commercial printing products and
services. Key driver for planning, production and execution of complex master
production schedules proactively hold the entire organization accountable to
ensure production schedule is met. Development of team's knowledge and
achievement of quality expectations. Ensure effective equipment operation with
appropriate maintenance programs. Work proactively with vendors to ensure
continuous improvement and optimal production solutions for new and existing
materials and equipment. Assist in developing and achieving commercial print
market plan by creating interest and forming partnerships with potential and
existing customers. Develop pricing quotes for commercial printing work. Interact
professionally with all customers. Manage costs effectively within agreed-to
budgets. Work with finance on budgeting, forecasting and actual product cost
analysis. Complete required reports accurately and on time. Create and maintain
a safe work environment, ensuring that all safety policies and procedures are
followed. Requirements: At least 3 years of offset print management; A thorough
knowledge of commercial printing processes including prepress, press,
distribution, insertion and commercial print sales; Computer skills including
Microsoft Office Programs; Strong organizational ability and problem solving
techniques; Ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a
deadline oriented environment; Excellent communication and negotiating skills;
Commitment to continuous process improvement initiatives and ability to solve
problems creatively; Highly motivated and high level of initiative; inspires
confidence to work independently and in support of department goals and
business objectives; Ability to build relationships and work across a multi-product
line organization. Please send resume including salary requirements to:
jobs@examiner.net The Examiner is a GateHouse Media publication, one of the
largest publishers in the U.S., and owns 79 daily and 257 weekly newspapers in
21 states, as well as more than 405 locally focused websites. An Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer 10-1
WEB OFFSET PRESS OPERATOR/FOREMAN: Nowata Printing Company is
seeking a single-width, web offset press operator/foreman with at least 5 years
experience. Heat-set, Goss Magnum knowledge and supervisory experience
preferred. This commercial printing facility produces newspapers, inserts,
shoppers, and other publications on several different press lines and operates 24
hours a day, 5+ days a week. Competitive pay. Great benefit package including
401K, Profit Sharing, Medical, Dental, bonuses. EOE. Visit our website at
www.commpub.com, complete the application, and submit it with your resume to:
cecilias@nowataprinting.com or P.O. Box 472, Nowata, OK 74048. 9-15
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER: If you’re looking to put yourself in a
position to advance your career, come join our family newspaper team. We have
a proven reputation of award-winning journalism and placing our reporters at
larger operations. We’re seeking a talented and motivated journalist who can
produce well-crafted, clean copy and lots of it. Fast-paced daily newspaper
environment for a general assignment reporter who likes variety. Photo skills,
knowledge of Internet reporting, and page layout useful. We’re located in
southwest Missouri within easy driving distance of Kansas City, Joplin and
Springfield. Apply to Publisher Floyd Jernigan at
fjernigan@nevadadailymail.com 9-8
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 and 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:
michelle.smith@gatehousemedia.com An Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer 9-2
SPORTS REPORTER: The Cedar County Republican is seeking a “sports
champion” to cover local high-school sports and general assignments. Experience
in photography and any Web experience a plus. NewsEdit Pro and Photoshop
experience preferred. We are a family of local newspapers in print and online
surrounding Springfield, Mo. We offer good pay and benefits and many
opportunities to make a difference. EOE. Complete an application from our
website, www.commpub.com, and email with resume and samples to:
careers@MO.NeighborNews.com or mail to: Sports, P.O. Box 330, Bolivar, MO
65613 or fax: 417-326-8701. 9-2
PRESS OPERATOR: A Springfield, Mo. commercial printer seeks a Heatset
Press Operator, newspaper experience a plus. Competitive pay, bonus, excellent
benefits, clean work environment. EOE. Complete an application from our
website, www.commpub.com, and email with resume and description of work
experience to: Press Operator, P.O. Box 330, Bolivar, MO 65613 or email to:
careers@Mo.NeighborNews.com or fax to: 417-326-8701. 9-2
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October
30 -- Missouri Sunshine Coalition Board meeting, 3 p.m., MPA office, Columbia
November
6-7 -- Russell Viers Workshop, Columbia
10-11 -- Dodging the Memory Hole forum at RJI
20-21 -- Potter Conference at RJI, Columbia
2015
March
11-12 -- Missouri Advertising Managers’ Association Meeting, Lake Ozark
19 -- NNA Leadership Summit, Arlington, Va.
June
24-28 — ISWNE Convention, Columbia
September
10-12 — 149th Annual MPA Convention, Columbia
October
1-3 — 129th NNA Convention, St. Charles, Mo.
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