The Indiana Publisher

Circulation director – Isn't it about time that circulation direc- tors didn't have impossible jobs? Get papers delivered! Recruit car- riers! Terminate carriers! Deliver misses! Fill out reports! Write bud- gets! Meet impossible standards! And, oh yeah, sell more subscrip- tions! It seems our priorities have gotten out of alignment. Our com- pany has a job that is all about growing subscriptions -- and the compensation includes a percent- age of each sale. If you can sell newspapers, you could do very well with us. Interested? It might be the best career move you ever made. Send resume and cover let- ter telling us a little about how you sell to jobs@thepaper24-7.com. Regional circulation manager – The Chronicle-Tribune (Marion, Indiana), a division of Paxton Media, seeks an energetic news- paper professional to lead its circulation team. Our circulation manager oversees the distribution of four daily newspapers and a weekly TMC product across four counties. Daily combined circula- tion is 18,000 and weekly TMC circulation is 17,000. Candidate should have circulation manage- ment experience in budgeting, team building, meeting revenue targets and effective expense management. Also essential are strong organizational, communica- tion, training and problem solving skills. Above all, our circulation manager must possess an unwav- ering commitment to customer ser- vice. We offer a competitive com- pensation package that includes a base salary plus the ability to earn bonuses, 401k matching program and full benefits. This is a perfect opportunity for a person currently working in a circulation department that is looking to move up into management. To apply contact Linda Kelsay, publisher, at Lkelsay@chronicle- tribune.com or (765) 671-2200. Managing editor/city editor – Community Media Group, a family owned newspaper company, is seeking Managing Editors and City Editors at several Midwest daily newspaper operations. Writing, editing, photography, pagina- tion and multi-media skills are required. This is a great opportu- nity for an energetic, talented jour- nalist looking to further a career. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401K retirement savings, vacation, and insurance coverage. Send cover letter, resume and references, salary history and expectations to jobs@intranix.com. Send member notices to mtuley@hspa.com. Postings will be listed as space permits in print and in full at www.hspa.com. Page 2 March 17, 2016 HSPA joins groups calling for transparency at EPA T he Public Notice Resource Center filed comments urging the Environmental Protection Agency not to deprive the public of newspaper notices relating to the approval of permits under the Clean Air Act. The EPA is considering notifying the public about Clean Air Act permits only on a government website. The Public Notice Resource Center was joined in the com- ments by 43 other organiza- tions representing newspa- pers and journalists, includ- ing the Hoosier State Press Association. On Dec. 29, the EPA announced its intention to reduce the public notice it currently provides in connec- tion with most Clean Air Act actions by eliminating the requirement that the notices run in local newspapers near the potential sources of pol- lution the EPA is planning to approve. "If the EPA moves forward with this proposal, it will increase the likelihood that the people who stand to feel the greatest impact from its decisions will be left in the dark until it's too late," said Bradley L. Thompson II, president of the Public Notice Resource Center. "The agency's determination to inform citizens about its plans by posting notices in obscure corners of its website isn't suf- ficiently transparent. "It is especially unfor- tunate when pollsters tell us people are suspicious of Washington," Thompson said. "Keeping these notices local in places where readers will find them is a good way to combat public cynicism." The Public Notice Resource Center comments note that the EPA based its proposal on the mistaken assumption that citizens affirmatively seek public notices and will regu- larly visit its website to learn about its plans. The center also notes that for over 200 years lawmakers have required public notices to be published in newspapers because they offer the best opportunity to reach local, civically engaged readers who are most likely to have a personal interest in the plans and activities described in the notices. The Public Notice Resource Center is a nonprofit organi- zation that provides research and public education materi- als on the use of public notice in newspapers. MEMBER NOTICES Employees sought HSPA staff Steve Key, executive director and general counsel skey@hspa.com • (317) 624-4427 Pamela Lego, MAP advertising director plego@hspa.com • (812) 350-7711 Milissa Tuley, communications manager mtuley@hspa.com • (317) 624-4430 Yvonne Yeadon, office manager yyeadon@hspa.com • (317) 624-4433 Shawn Goldsby, statewide advertising manager 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 calendar Now Bicentennial series available for download at www.HSPAfoundation.org June 10 Advertising Contest deadline June 29 APME/HSPA Foundation Road Show for Reporters July 22 Pulliam Intern luncheon & multimedia presentations July 29 Better Newspaper Contest deadline Sept. 15-16 HSPA & Foundation Annual Conference + Advertising Awards Gala, Indianapolis Dec. 3 Newsroom Seminar + Awards, Indianapolis HSPA Foundation Board of Directors HSPA Foundation Officers HSPA Foundation Board of Directors HSPA Board of Directors HSPA Officers President: Chris White, The Times Media Co. Secretary/Treasurer: Chuck Wells, Home News Enterprises HSPA Board Members John Haley, Pulaski County Journal (Winamac) Robyn McCloskey, Pharos-Tribune (Logansport) and Kokomo Tribune Greg Morris, IBJ Corp. Jon O'Bannon, The Corydon Democrat Pete Van Baalen, The Elkhart Truth Kim Wilson, South Bend Tribune President: Nancy Grossman, Leader Publishing Vice President: Michael J. Christman, Fort Wayne Newspapers Secretary: William "B.J." Riley, CNHI Treasurer: Jeff Rogers, Home News Enterprises 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) Jack Pate, Evansville Courier & Press John Rumbach, The Herald (Jasper) Jones for Sheriff Committee. If a third party pays for a political ad that isn't authorized by a candidate or candidate's committee, the disclaimer should read as follows: Paid for by the XYZ Committee and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. For ads concerning federal elections, such as U.S. Congressional Districts, the disclaimer must be set off in a box in at least 12-point type. It must be "clearly readable," so there must be enough color contrast between the type and background to meet that standard. While not required by either state or federal law, HSPA executive director and general counsel Steve Key suggests a newspaper may want to adopt a policy of requiring a name, such as the committee's treasurer, to be included in the disclaimer. In the event that the ad might spark a libel lawsuit, the name will allow the plaintiff to sue the committee directly without naming the newspaper as a defendant, Key said. The policy may not be practical for statewide and federal elections where advertising is generated based on the state or federal requirements, but for that level of competition, the policy isn't as necessary. "Statewide and federal candidates have the resources or experience to understand what the limits are before libel becomes an issue," Key said. "It's the local candidates who are more likely to not seek a lawyer's advice before publishing libelous charges against their opponents." If a newspaper allows a political advertisement to run without the required disclaimers, liability lies with the candidate, committee or third party – not the newspaper. But good customer service dictates that the newspaper alert the person placing the advertisement about the lack of a required disclaimer before the ad runs. Newspapers have the right to reject an advertisement without the proper disclaimer just as they have the right to reject any advertising they choose under the First Amendment's freedom of the press statues. Newspapers can offer discounts for volume political ad purchases in the same manner they offer them to traditional advertisers. Beware of offering discounts greater than those available to other customers to avoid accusations that the newspaper is making an in-kind political contribution, which would have to be reported in the same fashion as a cash donation by the publisher. Newspapers also can require payment up front. Campaign committees are known to run up debts beyond their capacity to pay. Another question that comes up is what to do about attack ads in the last days of the campaign. Most newspapers have established deadlines for attack ads that leave time for the opponent to respond (but not with another attack ad). For weeklies, this might mean a deadline two weeks ahead of Election Day. Political Continued from Page 1

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