The Indiana Publisher

Sports reporter – Skilled, expe- rienced sports reporter sought for full-time position at daily news- paper operation. Kankakee Val- ley Publishing, an award-winning newspaper operation, currently seeks a motivated sports reporter. We have immediate openings at daily newspaper operations in the Midwest. Qualified candidates will bring a love for all sports, in addi- tion to skills in newsgathering, pagination, photography and social media. The sports reporter will cover sporting events from junior high to prep to college and occa- sionally professional sports. Night and weekend work expected. We are a family-owned company that places a strong emphasis on team building and working toward a com- mon goal. KVP offers advancement opportunities, health insurance, short-term and long-term disability and 401K retirement savings. EOE Email resume and materials to jobs@intranix.com. Reporter – Skilled full-time news reporter sought for busy daily newspaper operation. Kankakee Valley Publishing, an award- winning newspaper operation, currently seeks a motivated general-assignment reporter. We have immediate openings at daily newspaper locations in the Mid- west. Qualified candidates will bring skills in newsgathering, pagination, photography and social media. Our journalists are out in the field and covering a wide array of com- munity activities and events. Night and weekend work expected. We are a family-owned company that places a strong emphasis on team building and working toward a com- mon goal. KVP offers advancement opportunities, health insurance, short-term and long-term disability and 401K retirement savings. EOE. Email resume and materials to jobs@intranix.com. Advertising director – The News and Tribune (Jeffersonville, Indiana) seeks an experienced, creative and results-oriented professional to be its next advertising direc- tor. Our advertising director must have a keen understanding of print and digital advertising, as well as audience-based selling. We need a leader who can continue to chal- lenge and motivate our talented sales and marketing team while successfully executing multiplatform strategies for our print, niche and digital products. Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a cre- ative approach to revenue develop- ment and a strong focus on cus- tomer service. We expect a skilled leader who will effectively manage our experienced and committed group of sales professionals. The News and Tribune is an award- winning, six-day publication with a circulation of 10,000 daily. In addi- tion to our newspaper, we operate an exceptionally robust website and several community magazines. We are also fully engaged in book publishing. Send resume and sal- ary requirements to Publisher Bill Hanson at News and Tribune, 221 Spring Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 or bill.hanson@ newsandtribune.com. Editor – The News and Tribune (Jeffersonville, Indiana) seeks an experienced editor for our top newsroom position in one of Indiana's newsiest markets. The editor is responsible for news and editorial content for our six-day, 10,000-circulation newspaper and related digital platforms. Candidates need a progressive management background, critical-thinking skills and proven ability to coach report- ers and editors in reporting, writing, photography and digital journalism. We prize aggressive local news and sports coverage in print and online. Applicants should have a strong background in editorial writ- ing as well as developing investi- gative projects. The editor directs a staff of 14 full-time reporters, designers and photographers. The editor is also a key member of the senior management team, with a strong voice in strategic initiatives undertaken by the newspaper. Email a detailed resume, journalis- tic work examples and a cover let- ter to Publisher Bill Hanson at bill. hanson@newsandtribune.com. Online product manager – The Times of Northwest Indiana (Munster) has an opportunity for an online product manager. In this role you would coordinate opera- tions, updates and new products for The Times of Northwest Indiana websites including nwi.com and apps, manage internal/external website customer interactions and vendor relationships and maximize features and functionality of our content management system for mobile and other uses. Qualifications: • Four years' experience in man- aging web-based content, web- based products and CMS. • Must have experience imple- menting Web 2.0 applications and other digital products. • Bachelor's degree in journal- ism, advertising, computer sci- ences, marketing or equivalent work experience. • Knowledge of website orga- nization and content man- agement technology, HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and • CSS knowledge required. • Knowledge of Blox CMS, email broadcast software such as MarketVolt and What Counts, Google Analytics and Upickem is helpful. • Newspaper experience is help- ful but not necessary. • Must have demonstrated skills in self-initiative and responsive- ness to customer needs. • Excellent problem solving, pri- oritization, communication and organizational skills. • Strong people skills is essential. • Must thrive in collaborative, team environment. • Must be creative, visionary, and strategic. • Proven ability to manage mul- tiple priorities within tight dead- lines. • Valid driver's license and a good driving record. The Times is a part of Lee Enterprises, a leading provider of local news and information with 46 daily newspapers in 22 states. EOE. Apply at www.nwi.com/ timesjobs. 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 May 12, 2016 Paxton Media Group buys The Elkhart Truth T he Paxton Media Group, a fifth-gener- ation family-owned company that owns more than 30 daily newspapers, has purchased The Elkhart Truth from Federated Media. "We are gratified for the opportunity to assume stewardship of The Elkhart Truth," said David Paxton, president and CEO of Paxton Media Group, which owns 10 newspapers in Indiana. "It is an award-win- ning newspaper with a proud history of serving Elkhart County." Paxton said The Truth will be in a better position to serve readers and advertisers by combining its strengths with those of other Paxton newspa- pers, including the La Porte County Herald-Argus, The Michigan City News-Dispatch and The Herald-Palladium in St. Joseph, Michigan. "Elkhart residents have come to expect quality jour- nalism from The Elkhart Truth's many media plat- forms, and this business com- bination provides the finan- cial security needed to assure the newspaper will continue to serve the community long into the future," Paxton said. Federated Media CEO John Dillle, whose family has owned The Truth since 1952, said the sale to Paxton Media will benefit both readers and advertisers. "A larger company able to bring the advantages of scale and focused entirely on newspapers is an asset," he said. "We believe Paxton will serve us well in Elkhart and throughout Elkhart County. Hence, the decision to turn the reins over to them." Jamie Paxton, vice presi- dent and controller for the Kentucky-based company founded by his great-great- grandfather, said Paxton Media has a sole emphasis on local news in all of its publica- tions – and that won't be any different in Elkhart. "We have been in business for 120 years, and we believe strongly in local news," Jamie Paxton said. "If anything changes, it will be even more of a focus on local news and sports. We believe in having feet on the street so we can provide readers with a true picture of what's happening in their community." The company is well aware of The Truth's history of serv- ing Elkhart County since 1889 and of the high stan- dards set by the family of Dille, which has owned The Truth for more than 60 years, Paxton said. "We intend to build upon that legacy and to continue it well into the future," he said. While The Truth is now part of a company that owns 30 other publications, Jamie Paxton said that the editorial control of the newspaper will remain in Elkhart. "We let the reporters and editors make editorial deci- sions at the local level," he said. "The Elkhart Truth will continue to reflect what's important to the community." David Paxton 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, AIM Media Indiana 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 President: Nancy Grossman, Leader Publishing Vice President: Michael J. Christman, Fort Wayne Newspapers Secretary: William "B.J." Riley, CNHI Treasurer: Jeff Rogers, AIM Media Indiana Curt Jacobs, The Madison Courier Barbara King, North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun Patrick Lanman, Vevay Media Group Mark Miller, The News-Banner (Bluffton) Jack Pate, Evansville Courier & Press John Rumbach, The Herald (Jasper) By The Elkhart Truth

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