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factor in the concerns of commu- nity newspapers in its advocacy on important industry issues like the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, and the two groups will form an consultative task force to help the industry to speak with one voice on other critical issues, such as journalism and First Amendment advocacy. The Alliance manages the media industry's News Media for Open Government coalition, which includes organizations that lobby for government transparency. NNA is a founding member of NMOG. The agreement's member- benefits offerings will take effect in January 2022, and will feature training for newspapers and pub- lishers in the use of Periodicals mail. Growing numbers of news- paper publishers are turning to mail delivery for distribution. Advocacy consultation has already begun. NNA Chair Brett Wesner and Alliance Executive Vice President & General Counsel Danielle Coffey said they saw this agreement as a powerful combination to create efficiency in newspaper industry advocacy and training. "These are the two organiza- tions that have been the voices for newspapers in Washington for more than a century, NNA representing the smaller newspa- pers and NMA the larger ones," Wesner, president of Wesner Publications, Cordell, Oklahoma, said. "The demands and expenses of doing this work have acceler- ated in recent years and we see that this trajectory is going to continue. It seemed to both of us that we could do a better job if we eliminate duplication and amplify our voices wherever possible." "The News Media Alliance is pleased to partner with NNA to help amplify our voice on key shared issues of importance to our members," Coffey said. December 2021 Page 9 Sports Editor The Commercial Review, a daily newspaper in Portland is looking for an energetic, motivated, passionate sports journalist to join its team. As sports editor, your focus will be coverage of athletics at our local high schools. You will also continue to follow local athletes who are competing at the college level and write about area club sports and activities. This job includes game/ event coverage, feature writing, column writing, photography and page design. (Photography and page design experience are not required. We are willing to train.) We have a versatile staff, and we work together to make our product the best it can be. Our next sports editor will work under editor and publisher Ray Cooney, who served as sports edi- tor for 12 years, and follow in the footsteps of Chris Schanz, a two- time finalist for Hoosier State Press Association Photo of the Year. The CR regularly finishes in the top three for general excellence in the Hoosier State Press Association Better Newspaper Contest and has taken the top prize twice in the last decade. The candidate we are seeking to help continue that success will have writing experience at the col- legiate and/or professional level, an inquisitive nature and a desire to work hard to become a more well- rounded journalist. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. Send resume and three exam- ples of your work to editor Ray Cooney at r.cooney@thecr.com. Web Writer/Editor The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne, Indiana's second largest city, is seeking a web writer/editor who will be responsible for creating and maintaining content for journal- gazette.net. Prefer candidates with at least 1-2 years experience. Main duties include: • Gathering news, and serving as an in-house general-assignment reporter for all departments • Writing concise copy with voice and flair that can be posted quickly and accurately. • Posting breaking local and wire news • Editing copy for publication • Monitoring and promoting con- tent on our social media platforms The web writer/editor primarily works Sundays through Thursdays, Sunday and Monday from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If interested, send a resume, three job references and a short cover letter to Tom Pellegrene, Web/Social Media Editor, at tpel- legrene@jg.net. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 24. Notre Dame Football Beat Reporters The South Bend Tribune, a member of the USA Today Network, has not one, but two exceptional opportunities to lead our University of Notre Dame football coverage to the next level. You will cover one of the most prestigious and high-profile college sports programs in the country. We are seeking two writers who have a passion for college football and the digital skills, writing chops and knowledge to provide first-rate coverage of a national sports pow- erhouse. Your work will drive our digital presence, through our NDInsider. com platform, and the content will be shared through multiple Gannett platforms, including USA Today and the Indianapolis Star. The job entails a demanding mix of breaking news, analysis, enter- prise reporting and feature cover- age. We are looking for journalists who excel in real-time reporting with a big-picture focus. You will break news, report on trends, cultivate sources and engage our readership. A strong social media presence is a must, as is the ability to work across multiple media platforms. You will be expected to record regular pod- casts, make TV, and radio appear- ances as needed. Prior experience covering college sports is preferred. This is a chance to build your brand, produce outstanding sports journal- ism and make a mark nationally. If you're up to the challenge of this national beat, please apply through the Gannett careers portal at https://usatodaynetworkcareers. com/search-jobs/. You can direct questions to South Bend Tribune sports editor Michael Wanbaugh at mwanbaugh@sbtinfo.com. Indianapolis Black Churches Beat Reporter The Indianapolis Recorder is a news site and a weekly paper, published for 126 years. This news organization serves the Black com- munity of Indianapolis, and aims to educate, engage and empower readers so they can thrive. Beat: The role of the city's Black churches Position: This beat covers the role of the Black church in the daily lives of Indianapolis residents, and on issues such as voter education, education and climate change. Skills: Photography, Videography, reporting This position is sponsored in part by Report for America, a national service program that places talented emerging journalists in local news- rooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America is an initiative of The GroundTruth Project. Appy at https://www.reportfora- merica.org/newsrooms/indianapolis- recorder-newspaper/. Children's Issues Reporter The Herald-Times in Bloomington, part of The USA Today Network, has an opening for a dogged journalist interested in covering children's issues. This beat includes covering our high-quality but vastly different school corpo- rations so there will be budgets and board meetings, but covering families and children is also part of the gig. You'll have the freedom to explore topics across the spectrum and pick up features here and there. The Herald-Times values in- depth reporting and enterprise. Here you will get the support you need to take deep dives and grow in your career. Requirements include: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in journalism or related field One-year experience in a report- ing position at a daily newspaper or a strong internship and clips Ability to occasionally take photos Willingness to occasionally work nights and a rare weekend Ability to write clear, easy to understand stories quickly and accurately Apply at https://bit.ly/3p0yMMF. Have a job listing you want to promote? Contact Shawn Goldsby, sgoldsby@hspa.com. View listings at https://www.hspa.com/jobs. Employment opportunities Group Continued from Page 6

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