PHOTO/VIDEO JOURNALIST
The Cincinnati Enquirer has an immediate opening for a seasoned photojournalist capable of producing high-impact still photos, an assortment of daily galleries and the ability to step into (or quickly learn) video production.
Applicants must possess advanced digital skills, as well as a well-rounded and tightly edited portfolio. The person selected will be asked to work closely with editors on each assignment and meet regularly with a supervisor to discuss their work.
The successful candidate will be well organized, detail oriented and self motivated, and she or he must deliver robust images to support print stories and online photo galleries, audio slideshows and/or video in a 24/7 environment.
Experience with Avid Xpress Pro is a definite plus.
The Enquirer recognizes and appreciates the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief or reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply.
Contact Ken Amos at kamos@enquirer.com for more information.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
More online journalism training ...
Just got the following SPJ e-mail:
New skills. A better work product. Career advancement opportunities. They all start with the right training.
The Society of Professional Journalists and many of the country's leading journalism organizations have joined together to help you find that training at JournalismTraining.org.
Whether you want to improve your writing skills, learn more about convergence, investigate resources for your reporting beat, or catch up with other designers at an infographics quick course, we've got you covered. Hundreds of classes and seminars from scores of recognized organizations are a mouse click away.
Visit the site and search for training that meets your needs. Search by topic, date, or location. Or use the advanced search feature to create a more specific search.
Here’s just a sample of the programming coming up in Ohio:
Techniques for Visual Journalists , sponsored by Ohio Newspaper Association
Introduction to Flash Technology , sponsored by Ohio Newspaper Association
Law & Media Conference , sponsored by SPJ-Central Ohio
Religion & Politics Workshop , sponsored by Religion Newswriters Association
Telling Untold Stories: Reporting Across Cultures , sponsored by News University
You’ll find these and about 500 other training opportunities at JournalismTraining.org . Managed by the Society of Professional Journalists, JournalismTraining.org represents collaboration among the Council of National Journalism Organizations , press and broadcast associations, and schools of journalism. It is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation .
Names you trust. Training to get you where you want to be. JournalismTraining.org . For more information, write to training@spj.org or call Julie Grimes at (317) 927-8000 ext. 216.
Sincerely,
Jamie Fallin , Project Manager
Society of Professional Journalists
New skills. A better work product. Career advancement opportunities. They all start with the right training.
The Society of Professional Journalists and many of the country's leading journalism organizations have joined together to help you find that training at JournalismTraining.org.
Whether you want to improve your writing skills, learn more about convergence, investigate resources for your reporting beat, or catch up with other designers at an infographics quick course, we've got you covered. Hundreds of classes and seminars from scores of recognized organizations are a mouse click away.
Visit the site and search for training that meets your needs. Search by topic, date, or location. Or use the advanced search feature to create a more specific search.
Here’s just a sample of the programming coming up in Ohio:
Techniques for Visual Journalists , sponsored by Ohio Newspaper Association
Introduction to Flash Technology , sponsored by Ohio Newspaper Association
Law & Media Conference , sponsored by SPJ-Central Ohio
Religion & Politics Workshop , sponsored by Religion Newswriters Association
Telling Untold Stories: Reporting Across Cultures , sponsored by News University
You’ll find these and about 500 other training opportunities at JournalismTraining.org . Managed by the Society of Professional Journalists, JournalismTraining.org represents collaboration among the Council of National Journalism Organizations , press and broadcast associations, and schools of journalism. It is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation .
Names you trust. Training to get you where you want to be. JournalismTraining.org . For more information, write to training@spj.org or call Julie Grimes at (317) 927-8000 ext. 216.
Sincerely,
Jamie Fallin , Project Manager
Society of Professional Journalists
Monday, September 24, 2007
Libel and you ...
First Amendment lawyer extraordinaire Jack Greiner spoke with the Enquirer newsroom today. We do these refreshers about once every six months. Cuts down on the lawsuits and gives us an idea about the changing world of media law.
We talked quite a bit about blogs. The most important message: blog providers are not liable for the comments posted on their site. (Unless you begin heavily editing comments, in which case you could be considered a "content provider.) The people who make the comments, however, are liable. So let's try not to libel anybody on here, OK?
Also, Jack gave us this handy libel quiz. Have at it.
We talked quite a bit about blogs. The most important message: blog providers are not liable for the comments posted on their site. (Unless you begin heavily editing comments, in which case you could be considered a "content provider.) The people who make the comments, however, are liable. So let's try not to libel anybody on here, OK?
Also, Jack gave us this handy libel quiz. Have at it.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Another Cincy job opening ...
For those of you who don't know, CiN Weekly is the Enquirer's weekly young-reader publication. It's in tabloid format. Anyway, here's the opening:
CIN WEEKLY REPORTER/COPY EDITOR
CiN Weekly has an immediate opening for an energetic, self-starting reporter/copy editor. The position is responsible for developing, reporting, and writing stories for CiN Weekly that will intrigue, inform and entertain readers in the target audience and grow readership. The person will also be responsible for proofing pages and will be a back up for the copy editor and content editor. The person may also be asked to blog and shoot video for CiNWeekly.Com. Please contact CiN Content Editor Katie Kelley Schmid, 768-6055, kkelley@cincinnati.com. Apply by Sept. 24.
Duties include:
Reporting and writing stories with a strong command of the style and format of the publication.
Developing story ideas that fit the key topics of the publication and Web site.
Contributing to weekly story planning sessions.
Copy editing and page proofing.
Providing content for CiNWeekly.Com through blogs, exclusive stories and video.
Working closely with the designers to establish the approach and packaging (layering) of the story.
Keeping in touch with activities, interests and issues that affect the 25- to 34-year-old age group
Attending CiN Live events on occasion.
Assisting the Content Editor in story planning or editing as needed.
Backing up the editorial assistant by entering calendar items or businesses into the dining guide.
CIN WEEKLY REPORTER/COPY EDITOR
CiN Weekly has an immediate opening for an energetic, self-starting reporter/copy editor. The position is responsible for developing, reporting, and writing stories for CiN Weekly that will intrigue, inform and entertain readers in the target audience and grow readership. The person will also be responsible for proofing pages and will be a back up for the copy editor and content editor. The person may also be asked to blog and shoot video for CiNWeekly.Com. Please contact CiN Content Editor Katie Kelley Schmid, 768-6055, kkelley@cincinnati.com. Apply by Sept. 24.
Duties include:
Reporting and writing stories with a strong command of the style and format of the publication.
Developing story ideas that fit the key topics of the publication and Web site.
Contributing to weekly story planning sessions.
Copy editing and page proofing.
Providing content for CiNWeekly.Com through blogs, exclusive stories and video.
Working closely with the designers to establish the approach and packaging (layering) of the story.
Keeping in touch with activities, interests and issues that affect the 25- to 34-year-old age group
Attending CiN Live events on occasion.
Assisting the Content Editor in story planning or editing as needed.
Backing up the editorial assistant by entering calendar items or businesses into the dining guide.
Future of PR Profession in Good Hands
I was back on campus last night to speak with the Public Relations Student Society of America chapter and again came away impressed with the Bobcat students. There were about 50 students who attended the meeting and it seemed as if each one of them stayed afterward to ask a question specific to their career. (Check out the PR Week Career Guide and Salary Survey)
Here's what impressed me the most - the number of freshmen who were at the meeting and the insightfulness of their thinking. At their age, I was a deer in headlights. Today, it seems as if they're the ones driving the car. Congrats to them as they build their own brands during college.
We talked about the need for them to not look at the world like everyone else; rather, they must look at each story with a public relations viewpoint. We looked at some recent examples, including how Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray struggled with the media during the recent tragedy in Utah. Here's some links:
http://www.breitbart.tv/html/4032.html
http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=4034
http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=4039
This group's challenge remains to continue the chapter's tradition of public relations excellence, and I'm confident they're off to a good start for this school year.
Here's what impressed me the most - the number of freshmen who were at the meeting and the insightfulness of their thinking. At their age, I was a deer in headlights. Today, it seems as if they're the ones driving the car. Congrats to them as they build their own brands during college.
We talked about the need for them to not look at the world like everyone else; rather, they must look at each story with a public relations viewpoint. We looked at some recent examples, including how Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray struggled with the media during the recent tragedy in Utah. Here's some links:
http://www.breitbart.tv/html/4032.html
http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=4034
http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=4039
This group's challenge remains to continue the chapter's tradition of public relations excellence, and I'm confident they're off to a good start for this school year.
Monday, September 17, 2007
UAW Negotiations
I wanted to share what it's like to cover the contract talks between the automakers and the United Auto Workers union. The contract was set to expire midnight Friday and if a new agreement wasn't met, or extended, it meant a strike at General Motors Corp. I cover automakers and suppliers for Bloomberg News and I spent the evening at a UAW Local hall, eating pizza and eavesdropping on conversations the president had with negotiators in Detroit. The deadline passed without an agreement and the two sides agreed to extend the contract hour by hour. Hour by hour ticked away and it was 4 a.m. when they ``took a break.'' I trundled home to crash for four hours. And the talks began again in Detroit and so did the reporting. All told, our reporting team worked until 3 a.m. every night or later, only breaking bits and pieces. Why. Why. Why invest so much energy to be the first, by seconds, to report that a deal has been done? Believe it or not, in the real-time news world, people pay attention to who has it first, even if by a minute or second. Adding to the urgency is subplot of the future of American iconic companies, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. And that of the middle class, which effectively was created in this country by unions whose members are disappearing in an inverse relationship to Chinese imports. It's great to cover this story, no matter the grueling hours, because the outcome is historic, no matter what happens.
-Mike Ramsey
-Mike Ramsey
Opening for a designer ...
Graphic Designer
P/T position 20 hrs/wk @ $12.35/hr at Lake Metroparks Admin Offices. Design printed materials including ads, newsletters, brochures and flyers. Write and proofread ad copy, promotional materials and short articles. Training and ability to demonstrate design skills in Adobe InDesign CS2, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Strong interpersonal, planning & organizational skills. Details at lakemetroparks.com. By Oct. 5, 2007, send letter of interest, resume and design sample or apply at: Lake Metroparks’ Personnel Department, 11211 Spear Road, Concord Twp., OH 44077, or e-mail skohler@lakemetroparks.com. EOE.
P/T position 20 hrs/wk @ $12.35/hr at Lake Metroparks Admin Offices. Design printed materials including ads, newsletters, brochures and flyers. Write and proofread ad copy, promotional materials and short articles. Training and ability to demonstrate design skills in Adobe InDesign CS2, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Strong interpersonal, planning & organizational skills. Details at lakemetroparks.com. By Oct. 5, 2007, send letter of interest, resume and design sample or apply at: Lake Metroparks’ Personnel Department, 11211 Spear Road, Concord Twp., OH 44077, or e-mail skohler@lakemetroparks.com. EOE.
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