The Indiana Publisher

Page 2 November 13, 2014 PHOTO BY KATE WEHLANN/THE SALEM LEADER LIKE THE HOOSIER STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION ON FACEBOOK FOR INDUSTRY NEWS, DEADLINES AND OTHER UPDATES. HSPA staff Steve Key, executive director and general counsel skey@hspa.com • (317) 624-4427 Karen T. Braeckel, HSPA Foundation director kbraeckel@hspa.com • (317) 624-4426 Pamela Lego, MAP advertising director plego@hspa.com • (812) 350-7711 Milissa Tuley, communications specialist mtuley@hspa.com • (317) 624-4430 Yvonne Yeadon, office manager yyeadon@hspa.com • (317) 624-4433 Shawn Goldsby, advertising coordinator sgoldsby@hspa.com • (317) 803-4772 The Indiana Publisher is published monthly by Hoosier State Press Association, 41 E. Washington St., Suite 301, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, (317) 803-4772. ISSN 0019-6711 USPS 058-730. Periodicals-class postage paid at Indianapolis, Ind., and at additional mailing office. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Indiana Publisher, 41 E. Washington St., Suite 301, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, (317) 803-4772, Fax (317) 624-4428 Website: www.hspa.com Subscriptions $25 per year. Ad rates furnished upon request. HSPA Foundation Board of Directors HSPA Foundation Officers HSPA Foundation Board of Directors HSPA Board of Directors HSPA Officers President: Jon O'Bannon, The Corydon Democrat Vice President: Terry Ward, KPC Media Group HSPA Board Members Brandon Erlacher, The Elkhart Truth Robyn McCloskey, Pharos-Tribune (Logansport), Kokomo Tribune Chuck Wells, Home News Enterprises Chris White, The Times Media Co. Kim Wilson, South Bend Tribune Dailies Nondailies John Haley, Pulaski County Journal (Winamac) Don Hurd, Benton Review (Fowler) Greg Morris, IBJ Corp. President: Jack Pate, Evansville Courier & Press Vice President: Nancy Grossman, Leader Publishing Secretary: Michael J. Christman, Fort Wayne Newspapers Treasurer: Jeff Rogers, Home News Enterprises Henry Bird, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. Curt Jacobs, The Madison Courier Barbara King, North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun Patrick Lanman, Vevay Media Group Mayer Maloney, Hoosier Times Inc. Mark Miller, The News Banner (Bluffton) William "B.J." Riley, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. John Rumbach, The Herald (Jasper) For full listings, see hspa.com/jobs. Reporter – Vincennes Sun- Commercial seeks a general assignment reporter with primary responsibility being coverage of county government. Position involves covering meetings, interviewing officials, and developing in-depth feature stories related to county government. Position also calls for covering public schools and small-town activities, writing news briefs, covering political events and elections as well as other assignments as directed by the editor. Position requires taking digital photographs. College degree required. Some experience working in the newspaper industry a plus. Knowledge of digital photography a must. Send resume, cover letter, writing samples to Gayle R. Robbins, editor, at grobbins@suncommercial.com. Respond by Nov. 19, 2014. Publication editor – Purdue University seeks a professional to serve as editor of Ag Answers, a news service partnership between Purdue and Ohio State universities that provides timely, expert-driven agricultural problem-solving information to help Indiana and Ohio farmers better manage their crops, livestock and marketplace transactions. Write and edit stories targeted to a production agriculture audience. Coordinate news stories from both universities and companion multimedia components and post the content on the Ag Answers website and on social media, and create email version for subscribers. May also gather and create multimedia components including photos, audio and video. Coordinate marketing of the service, such as by attending agricultural trade shows, and operate within an annual budget. May oversee a student writer and write feature articles for college publications. Apply at http://bit. ly/1rLc9YC. Editor – Needed for newspapers in the Goshen, Elkhart County and South Bend, Indiana, areas. Management experience preferred, but candidates with excellent reporting skills, a strong work ethic and an eye for details will be considered. Send resume and letter of interest to mtuley@hspa. com. Responses will be forwarded. Publisher – At The Perry County News, (6,400 circulation semi- weekly), in Tell City, Indiana. Successful candidate will also manage a printing plant in Tell City and serve as regional manager for The Spencer County Journal- Democrat, (3,100 weekly), in Rockport, Indiana; The Mount Vernon Democrat, (2,500 weekly) in Mount Vernon, Indiana; and The Leader-Union (4,000 weekly) in Vandalia, Ill. Essential functions: • Develop and coach a strong management team. • Achieve desired business results. • Actively participate in various community functions and events. • Take a leadership role in the community. • Oversee business, marketing and growth development of all assigned properties. Interested persons should apply to: Tony Martinette, advertising director, at tmartinette@lcni.com or Landmark Community Newspapers LLC, P. O. Box 549, Shelbyville, KY 40066-0549. Deadline for applications is Nov. 18, 2014. EOE Reporter: The Madison Courier, a six-day newspaper in Madison, Ind., is looking for a reporter. Experience preferred, but talented entry-level candidates will be considered. Job is classified as general assignment with a good mix of hard news and features with a heavy emphasis on enterprise reporting. Understanding of social media with strong photo, video and design skills are a plus. Full- time position with some weekend and holiday hours. Send resume, cover letter and work samples to etompkin@madisoncourier.com. Send member notices to mtuley@ hspa.com. Postings will be listed as space permits in print and in full at www.hspa.com. MEMBER NOTICES Employees sought Newsboys have the scoop The children of Darin and Stephanie Taylor Ferriell represented Leader Publishing Co., publishers of The Salem Leader and The Salem Democrat, in the Sept. 27 Salem Bicenten- nial Parade. Taylor Ferriell is editor of the newspapers. Those entering the parade were encouraged to represent a theme from the past, so the trio dressed as newsboys. From left are Hays, 7, Warner, 4, and Sylvia, 5. HSPA calendar Dec. 6 Newsroom Seminar, Indianapolis Marriott North Jan. 31 Journalism Job & Career Fair, Ball State University Feb. 27 Pulliam Intern Application Deadline and Advertising Intern Application Deadline March 5 Pulliam Intern Selection Committee Meeting

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