Hoosier State Press Association - The Indiana Publisher
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Editor – The Shelbyville News, a family owned newspaper, is seeking an editor who is com- munity-oriented and has skills in reporting, interviewing, hard news and feature writing, plus social media. Job expectations include managing a team with a digital-first approach, delegat- ing responsibilities and follow- ing through, decision-making, working with the community, and working within a budget. Email resume, three references, writing examples and salary requirements to rraney@ pmginmi.com. No phone calls. Sports editor – Community Media Group is currently seek- ing resumes for the position of sports editor. Our newspapers are located in small, rural com- munities in Indiana and Illinois with multiple school systems. As sports editor you will cover sev- eral sporting events throughout the week, as well as develop and manage stringers. You will also be expected to write sports- related feature stories on a regular basis. Photography skills are a must. Send resume and clips to jobs@intranix.com. Journalist – A Midwest 5,500 circulation, five-day-a-week newspaper owned by CNHI is searching for a multiplatform journalist to cover general assignments and features. Candidates should also be able to shoot photos and video, as our news organization contin- ues to evolve in a digital world. Submit a resume, three clips, as well as video and multimedia samples if available, and three business references to Editor Daniel Suddeath at dsuddeath@ glasgowdailytimes.com. Reporter – The Zionsville Times Sentinel in Indiana seeks a reporter to join its award-winning team. Candidate must have the ability to report, write and edit for print and digital platforms. Candidates must have a journal- ism degree. Experience with photography and digital media is preferred. Email detailed resume and journalistic work examples to Publisher Greta Sanderson at greta.sanderson@timessentinel. com. Reporters and sports report- ers – Community Media Group currently has immediate open- ings for community newspaper reporters and sports reporters, including at the Rensselaer Republican in Rensselaer, Indiana, and other Midwest properties. Our newspapers are located in small, rural com- munities, with many activities to cover. The right candidate will have a passion for local news, with strong writing and pho- tography skills. Knowledge of InDesign software, social media and video is preferred. Send resume and clips to cwaters@ intranix.com. Freelance writers – The Pilot News Group has openings for freelance writers to supple- ment news content in our daily and weekly publications. This includes news, sports, features and other topics as they become available. Duties include cover- ing meetings and special events (some night and weekend events), taking photographs, interviewing a variety of public officials, meeting deadlines and writing objective copy. Newswriting and interviewing experience is desired. This is not a desk job. Compensation will be based on the story. Send resume and three examples of newswriting to deskew@ thepilotnews.com. Contact Diona Eskew at (574) 936-3101 for more information. Managing editor – ME needed to lead newsroom in northeast Indiana. Candidates should be energetic, like to interact with the community both profession- ally and socially, and understand emphasis on local news and features. Duties include report- ing, writing, pagination, digital tasks, and training entry-level reporters. This is a great oppor- tunity for a reporter looking to take the next step in his or her career. Send resume along with design and writing samples to mtuley@hspa.com. Reference job 12A in the email. Responses will be forwarded. Editor – Seeking editor for small weekly paper in northern Indiana. InDesign, writing and communication skills neces- sary. Will train the right person. Responsibilities include article writing, copy editing, photogra- phy, photo editing, verbal and written communication, social media, website posting, page layout and other associated tasks. Experience preferred. Send application materials to mtuley@hspa.com. Reference job 11A in the email. Responses will be forwarded. Reporter – Full-time general assignment reporter for the Peru Tribune, a five-day daily news- paper in central Indiana. The ideal candidate will have two years experience working in a newsroom, either professionally or in college; entry level appli- cants with strong clips also con- sidered. Work schedule includes evening meetings and some mandatory weekends. If interest- ed, apply to Lois Tomaszewski, editor, at ltomaszewski@peru- tribune.com. Send a resume, three sample clips and a cover letter. News director – The Lafayette Journal & Courier, a Gannett company, is seeking an expe- rienced and dynamic leader to oversee the Newsroom. Required skills: • Qualified candidates must have exceptional core journal- ism skills. • The ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment and edit and lead top-notch watchdog journalism. • Must be an effective commu- nicator and have the ability to handle wide-ranging duties. • Perform well under pressure, be self-directed and motivated. • Possess strong news judgment and have strong interpersonal skills. • 5 + years of applicable experi- ence • College degree. We offer a competitive com- pensation plan, career growth opportunities and continuous training. We also offer a full ben- efits package which includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and employ- ee discounts. Apply at http://bit. ly/1OemCmm. Business of life reporter – Gannett Co. seeks business reporter. Points of focus include: • Becoming the go-to reporter who understands the key busi- ness segments of the commu- nity – what drives growth and opportunity – and who breaks exclusive news. • Helping young professionals navigate the workplace. • Monitoring the health of the unique local economic climate. • Providing insight and analysis about the impact of Purdue University and the Purdue Research Park on the local economy and residents. • Emphasizing mobile and social platforms. • Bachelor's degree. • Minimum of one year of report- ing experience. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including tuition reimbursement. Pre-employment drug testing and background screening are required. Apply at http://bit.ly/1Qqy1FK. January 14, 2016 Page 3 Off and running O ne meeting remains on my calendar. One plane ticket rests in hand. And considering I retired Dec. 31, it might amaze you that I'm filling this space one last time. Actually I asked. Although HSPA execu tive director Steve Key and I talked about my retirement for months, we never said anything publicly. (But I did not want to mimic radio broadcasters who host a show one day and disappear the next. I always wondered if they were plucked from the planet.) I will work on a project or two on a consulting basis as we make this transition, so you can still reach me through my HSPA email. Everyone should announce their retirement at some point – if only to receive the kind words from colleagues. (Don't try this for an ego boost. You could get hungry.) I sincerely thank you for the thoughtful emails. (No one who said they would miss me added "like the plague.") ––– This paragraph and the next will sound familiar to some of you, so please for give. But when I count my bless ings in life, HSPA ranks right up there behind my family and church. Through the years the many publishers, journalists and others I had the pleasure to work with seemed like family. As I told the HSPA and Foundation boards last month, I grew up in an edi tor's home and love the unique newspaper person alities. Not many people can say they enjoy their work, but I truly did – even after 16plus years (and too many total birthdays). I remember in my first year with the association, Craig Klugman of The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne) told me I needed thick skin for this job. I told him not to worry. My dad took care of that. If he ever told me I did something well, I knew it had to be good. When I counted my years in the newspaper industry – not including those when I just listened to newsroom stories growing up, I arrived at 30plus. How did that hap pen? I spent 14plus years with The Indianapolis Star and The Indianapolis News, serving the last eight as the educational services manager in the community relations department. (The depart ment changed names four times during my tenure. This one described it best.) We switched from typewriters to computers shortly after my arrival. Fax machines ruled. Work seemed fun. Change took the industry by storm. The community relations department no longer existed at the news papers, and I found myself in circulation. Just about the time I got settled into my new quar ters, David Stamps, HSPA's former executive director, called me about the member services position. He gave me some time to deliberate with my family. My dad died about three years earlier. I really missed him at that moment. One of my daughters asked, "What would Popaw say?" I remembered how much time he dedicated to the statewide newspaper per sonnel committee recruit ing journalism students for internships. And then I thought of his work with APME. I told her I thought he would be OK with it. Then I talked to many others and got no nega tive responses, so I took the plunge. I am grateful for the years following that decision. I could not imagine the oppor tunities this change provided – including directing the HSPA Foundation and work ing with this great staff and all of you. ––– This next chapter of my life holds uncharted territory. I assure people that the death of my husband, John, in November did not factor into this decision. My chil dren's nagging, however, did. The plane ticket in hand will take me to Miami for a few weeks to watch my grandsons play soccer for the first time in a couple years. They both compete on elite travel teams, and I missed a lot during John's illness. The two grandchildren in town keep me entertained with swim and cross country meets, band concerts and other events. And my son reminded me I have not met my two grand dogs in Coronado, California. I also plan to do some volunteer work when the dust settles here and at home. (Don't be surprised if I end up in a red jacket with IU Health on it – if this Boilermaker can adjust to the color). And the last meeting? Well, it goes full circle back to my beginnings. The Indiana NIE Advisory Board will set the guidelines for a wonderful bicentennial series you may run free of charge in 2016. Look for more informa tion in this edition of The Publisher and in your email soon. Happy New Year to every one! I will miss you! – 30 – Karen T. Braeckel worked for the Hoosier State Press Association since 1999. Foundation Front Karen T. Braeckel MEMBER NOTICES Employees sought The schedule for publication of local government units' annual reports is as follows: County Following the second regu- lar meeting of the county commissioners, the report should be posted and published (IC 36-2-2-19). According to the state Board of Accounts, newspapers should expect those reports in February. The annual financial report output that will meet the requirement of IC 36-2- 2-19 is called Cash & Investments Combined, according to the state Board of Accounts. Cities and towns Within 60 days after the end of the calendar year (dead- line – Monday, Feb. 29, 2016), the fiscal officer is to publish an annual report of receipts and disbursements (IC 5-3-1-3). Many libraries and special districts with budgets of $300,000 or more also have to publish within 60 days after year end. School corporations No earlier than Aug. 1 nor later than Aug. 15, the secretary of each school corporation must publish an annual financial report (IC 5-3-1-3). Townships Within four weeks after the third Tuesday following the first Monday in January (deadline – Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016), the township trustee is to publish an abstract of receipts and dis- bursements (IC 36-6-4-13). To avoid squabbles over publication costs, township trustees and newspaper should note that budget lines with $0 amounts do not have to be included in the published report. This will serve to condense the size of the publication. Questions? Contact HSPA's Steve Key at skey@hspa.com. Annual reports schedule