Here ya go:
Job Description
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Department: Hoof Beats Magazine/Communication Department
Reports to: Art Director
Supervises: None
Status: Exempt
Position Summary: Designing advertising, editorial and company products.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities: Design of commercial advertisement using Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, illustrator and Acrobat
Design of editorial, as guided by the branding set out on Hoof Beats magazine including some departments.
Design internal products including forms, books, brochures, flyers, mailings, etc…, as guided by the branding of the USTA.
The baseline for the in-house and editorial products will be established by the USTA Art Director, who will set out templates and design models (fonts, styles) to be utilized in execution.
Qualifications:
College degree in related field
Minimum two years design/production experience, preferably with a magazine or newspaper.
Working Knowledge of both PC and Mac platforms
Working knowledge of the following software programs: Quark Xpress, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Creative self starter who is detail oriented and able to work within the structure of a trade organization
Knowledge of pre-press and printing technology helpful
To apply, contact:
Nicole Kraft
Director of Communications
nkraft@ustrotting.com
US Trotting Association
750 Michigan Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Election ...
Just got the following e-mail:
The Greater Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists will be holding elections for a new Vice President. The term runs through June 2009. The vice president's duties include making sure voting follows Rules of Order, running any meeting or program the president is unable to attend, and attending monthly regularly scheduled board meetings. The vice president will help with programs and projects as needed.
If you're interested in this position, please submit your name to Hagit Limor at hlimor@wcpo.com by Monday, February 11, along with a brief statement as to why you're interested. Hagit will compile candidates' statements to forward to the entire membership. Members will then have until Tuesday, February 19 to submit their votes via email to Monica Dias at mdias@fbtlaw.com The results of the election will be announced at our next board meeting: 11:30 AM Wednesday February 20 at WCPO-TV, 1720 Gilbert Avenue. As always, everyone is welcome to attend.
Thank you,
Hagit Limor
President, Greater Cincinnati SPJ
Visit us on the Web at www.cincyspj.org
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
This might be fun ...
Journalism Training Workshop Offered in India
The Reuters Foundation, in collaboration with the Iowa-based Stanley Foundation, is accepting applications from US journalists to participate in an all-expense-paid journalism training workshop in Mumbai, India, April 21-25.
The weeklong course will pair six American journalists with six Indian journalists in a workshop aimed at helping reporters develop their international news writing skills with a specific emphasis on US and Indian audiences.
Guest speakers, reporting field trips, and classroom training will be an integral part of the workshop. India’s rise as a global power and connections to US communities will be explored with reporting on Bollywood; outsourced call centers; poverty; and growing Indian political, media, and business linkages to the world.
The course is aimed at full-time reporters from the United States and India with a minimum of three years experience in journalism. Economy-class airfare, hotel accommodations and some meals will be provided.
This professional development course is intended to be a perspective-widening experience. Participating US journalists will be expected to file stories based on the reporting they conduct in India.
The deadline to apply is March 1. Participants will be selected by The Reuters Foundation. For more information and application guidelines, visit www.reuterslink.org/courses/winstanleyF.htm.
About The Reuters Foundation
Reuters Foundation is the charitable arm of Reuters, the world’s largest multimedia news agency, which is internationally respected for its fast, accurate, and impartial reporting. Reuters Foundation has shared these reporting skills for more than two decades by providing training for journalists in a wide range of specialized reporting fields, including international news coverage, writing business news, working in conflict zones, and writing about environmental issues. Online at www.reuterslink.org.
About The Stanley Foundation
The Stanley Foundation seeks a secure peace with freedom and justice, built on world citizenship and effective global governance. It brings fresh voices, original ideas, and lasting solutions to debates on global and regional problems. The foundation is a nonpartisan, private operating foundation, located in Muscatine, Iowa, that focuses on peace and security issues and advocates principled multilateralism. Online at www.stanleyfoundation.org.
The Reuters Foundation, in collaboration with the Iowa-based Stanley Foundation, is accepting applications from US journalists to participate in an all-expense-paid journalism training workshop in Mumbai, India, April 21-25.
The weeklong course will pair six American journalists with six Indian journalists in a workshop aimed at helping reporters develop their international news writing skills with a specific emphasis on US and Indian audiences.
Guest speakers, reporting field trips, and classroom training will be an integral part of the workshop. India’s rise as a global power and connections to US communities will be explored with reporting on Bollywood; outsourced call centers; poverty; and growing Indian political, media, and business linkages to the world.
The course is aimed at full-time reporters from the United States and India with a minimum of three years experience in journalism. Economy-class airfare, hotel accommodations and some meals will be provided.
This professional development course is intended to be a perspective-widening experience. Participating US journalists will be expected to file stories based on the reporting they conduct in India.
The deadline to apply is March 1. Participants will be selected by The Reuters Foundation. For more information and application guidelines, visit www.reuterslink.org/courses/winstanleyF.htm.
About The Reuters Foundation
Reuters Foundation is the charitable arm of Reuters, the world’s largest multimedia news agency, which is internationally respected for its fast, accurate, and impartial reporting. Reuters Foundation has shared these reporting skills for more than two decades by providing training for journalists in a wide range of specialized reporting fields, including international news coverage, writing business news, working in conflict zones, and writing about environmental issues. Online at www.reuterslink.org.
About The Stanley Foundation
The Stanley Foundation seeks a secure peace with freedom and justice, built on world citizenship and effective global governance. It brings fresh voices, original ideas, and lasting solutions to debates on global and regional problems. The foundation is a nonpartisan, private operating foundation, located in Muscatine, Iowa, that focuses on peace and security issues and advocates principled multilateralism. Online at www.stanleyfoundation.org.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
New OU student publication seeks your help ...
Just got the following e-mail:
Dear Mr. Ryan Ernst,
My name is Shane Barnes and I'm writing you on behalf of Backdrop Magazine, a new and completely student-run magazine here on campus at OU. All of the writing, editing, photography, design and advertising sales are done bystudents, for students.
Our magazine represents the iconic flavor of college life, with Ohio University as our backdrop. It informs, intrigues, entertainsand reflects its readers in the OU community. The magazine covers the current issues, style, culture and feeling of college life as we live it.
Backdrop is not for profit and will be distributed to the student body for free. However, as with any student-run publication, we have to realize the issue of funding, and that's where supportive alumni like you come in. Please consider making any kind of donation to aid our cause, and to help liven up the journalistic scene in Athens.
In addition, if you or anyone you know, may it be an employer, friend or family,would like to advertise in Backdrop, please let us know. Upon further contact, we can provide you with a media kit and publishing plan that can answer any and all questions you may have about Backdrop.
So, please, let us know as promptly as possible. We appreciate your support.
Dear Mr. Ryan Ernst,
My name is Shane Barnes and I'm writing you on behalf of Backdrop Magazine, a new and completely student-run magazine here on campus at OU. All of the writing, editing, photography, design and advertising sales are done bystudents, for students.
Our magazine represents the iconic flavor of college life, with Ohio University as our backdrop. It informs, intrigues, entertainsand reflects its readers in the OU community. The magazine covers the current issues, style, culture and feeling of college life as we live it.
Backdrop is not for profit and will be distributed to the student body for free. However, as with any student-run publication, we have to realize the issue of funding, and that's where supportive alumni like you come in. Please consider making any kind of donation to aid our cause, and to help liven up the journalistic scene in Athens.
In addition, if you or anyone you know, may it be an employer, friend or family,would like to advertise in Backdrop, please let us know. Upon further contact, we can provide you with a media kit and publishing plan that can answer any and all questions you may have about Backdrop.
So, please, let us know as promptly as possible. We appreciate your support.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Senior Saturday ...
Scripps seniors and Scripps grads are invited to attend Senior Saturday, an SAF job search seminar, Feb. 16 in Athens. Below is the invtation for current seniors. Grads, if you're interested in participating, contact SAF.
Journalism Seniors!!Questions about the Job Market? Resumes? Interviewing? Networking? Salary and Benefits?
Register now for:
Senior SaturdaySaturday, February 16th
9:30am-5pm
Professionals from every sequence tell you how to get your ideal job and keep it
*Advice on every aspect of the job hunting process *Plenty of time for your questions *Resumes, portfolios, clips, and tapes critiqued *One-on-one networking with professionals
Register by e-mailing Vicki Stewart at stewartv@ohio.edu.
Journalism Seniors!!Questions about the Job Market? Resumes? Interviewing? Networking? Salary and Benefits?
Register now for:
Senior SaturdaySaturday, February 16th
9:30am-5pm
Professionals from every sequence tell you how to get your ideal job and keep it
*Advice on every aspect of the job hunting process *Plenty of time for your questions *Resumes, portfolios, clips, and tapes critiqued *One-on-one networking with professionals
Register by e-mailing Vicki Stewart at stewartv@ohio.edu.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Web job opening ...
Here's a job opening from the Visiting Nurse Associations of America. It's one of the most complete job postings I've seen in a while. If you get this job, sounds like you'll know exactly what you're getting into.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Job opening in Cincinnati ...
Here ya go:
Online Editor
The Community Press has a full time Community Editor - Online position available in the East Office, located in Loveland. Reporting to the Senior Editor, this position is responsible for planning, editing and posting online content to drive more web traffic. Key areas of responsibility include: developing, assigning, editing or writing of stories, editorials, features and other online items; working directly with Community Press & Recorder and Enquirer editors and reporters in identifying and posting community content online; monitoring Web site to ensure timely news and traffic-generating items; editing, reviewing and correcting errors in spelling, punctuation and/or syntax, etc. for stories, editorials and columns written by others; managing and assigning stringers for stories and/or photography as needed to fulfill content requirements within budgetary limits; and overseeing photos and/or illustrative materials.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism or related field; one-two years of experience in a related newspaper/publishing position preferred. Must type 45 wpm. Excellent verbal and written communication and interviewing skills. Dependable transportation required. Must be knowledgeable in computer and web applications and be a competent photographer.
If you meet the above requirements and would like to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 768-8200 for an internal application. The internal job application can also be obtained from the Intranet under HR Department's page by clicking on Printable Forms. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007.
Online Editor
The Community Press has a full time Community Editor - Online position available in the East Office, located in Loveland. Reporting to the Senior Editor, this position is responsible for planning, editing and posting online content to drive more web traffic. Key areas of responsibility include: developing, assigning, editing or writing of stories, editorials, features and other online items; working directly with Community Press & Recorder and Enquirer editors and reporters in identifying and posting community content online; monitoring Web site to ensure timely news and traffic-generating items; editing, reviewing and correcting errors in spelling, punctuation and/or syntax, etc. for stories, editorials and columns written by others; managing and assigning stringers for stories and/or photography as needed to fulfill content requirements within budgetary limits; and overseeing photos and/or illustrative materials.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism or related field; one-two years of experience in a related newspaper/publishing position preferred. Must type 45 wpm. Excellent verbal and written communication and interviewing skills. Dependable transportation required. Must be knowledgeable in computer and web applications and be a competent photographer.
If you meet the above requirements and would like to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 768-8200 for an internal application. The internal job application can also be obtained from the Intranet under HR Department's page by clicking on Printable Forms. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007.
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