The Indiana Publisher

Page 2 July 2017 MEMBER NOTICES Publisher - The Tribune-Star seeks a publisher to lead its daily newspaper in western Indiana. We're looking for a top manager with a record of growing print and online revenue, and who is a champion of strong journalism, community building and digital innovation. This person must possess the ability to create and execute a multiplatform sales strategy that covers print, niche publications, websites and mobile products. Our publisher must be knowledgeable about all newspa- per departments and have a solid track record in driving revenue, effective expense management and growing the bottom line. We expect a motivator who can inspire quality performance across all departments, and who can cultivate editorial and marketing strategies. Exceptional leadership, organizational and communication skills are vital. Union experience is preferred but not required. Inter- ested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Robyn McCloskey at robyn.mccloskey@ indianamediagroup.com. Community Journalist - Immedi- ate opening for journalist to cover Wabash County, Ill., and Gibson County for the Mount Carmel Reg- ister and Princeton Daily Clarion. Both are publications of Paxton Media Group. General assignment beats include schools, county and city government, breaking news, people features, economic news and joint projects covering issues of importance and interest to both communities. We value versatility, crisp writing and excellent com- munication skills. You'll be part of a team that includes two sports reporters, two general assignment reporters and an editor who also works reporting beats. The right candidate is comfortable with a camera, online writing for breaking news and social media skills. Must have valid driver's license. The position is hourly pay based on experience/market size with ben- efits including insurance, 401K and paid time off. Send cover letter, resume and clips to Editor Andrea Howe, andrea@pdclarion.com. Photographer/Photo Editor - The Pharos-Tribune in Logansport, Indi- ana, has an immediate opening for a photographer/photo editor with a passion for photography and news, an artistic eye and the leadership skills to expand our already solid commitment to visual journalism and innovation. We're looking for a candidate who is a champion of strong visual journalism in print, niche publications, websites and mobile products. Organizational and communication skills are vital, along with a flexible schedule and willingness to not just cover assign- ments but participate in brainstorm- ing story ideas and visuals for our award-winning paper. Photogra- phers with professional experience are encouraged to submit their resumes. Strong preference will be given to candidates with strong video shooting and editing portfo- lios. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Editor Kevin Burkett at kevin.bur- kett@pharostribune.com. Sports Reporter - The Madison Courier is looking for a sports reporter to join our team. Reporters contribute to both print and electronic news plat- forms. Strong sports reporting and writing skills are required. Social media, photo and video skills are a must. InDesign and Photoshop experience is a plus. Experienced reporters are preferred, but strong entry level candidates will be considered. Send a cover let- ter, resume and work samples to etompkin@madisoncourier.com. A job opening currently exists, and we will fill the position quickly. Press Operator - Pengad Printing. Heidelberg SM102 Press Operator. Submit applications to greta@pen- gadindy.com. Director, Research Communi- cation - The Office of the Vice President for Research at Indi- ana University (IU), http://www. iu.edu/~vpr/, seeks a Director of Research Communications with primary responsibility for strategic communication regarding research at IU. The incumbent will create a broad communications strategy to promote IU's research enterprise. Bachelor's degree is required, pref- erably in journalism, public affairs, communications or related disci- pline; master's degree is preferred. Must have five to eight years of relevant experience in communica- tions in an academic setting or a science/research media organiza- tion. The successful candidate will have the ability to craft clear and effective messages for multiple, distinct audiences across a variety of platforms; will have strong writ- ten, visual and oral communica- tions skills, including experience communicating scientific and/or research activities to both general and technical audiences. The posi- tion requires strong project man- agement skills and the demonstrat- ed ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people across the university including leadership, faculty, staff, administrators, as well as with external audiences; must have a strong deadline orien- tation with ability to handle multiple projects at once; facility with wide range of current communications tools and media, and a willing- ness to embrace new technology. The position requires sensitivity, discretion, and the ability to main- tain strict confidentiality. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and reference list to IU's online job application site, https://iujobs.peo- pleadmin.com/, IU Bloomington, posting number 04899P. Post member and employee notic- es at www.hspa.com/jobs. Direct questions about posting jobs to news@hspa.com. Employee 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 Yvonne Yeadon, office manager yyeadon@hspa.com • (317) 624-4433 Shawn Goldsby, statewide advertising manager sgoldsby@hspa.com • (317) 803-4772 Jamar Cobb-Dennard, communications specialist news@hspa.com • (317) 624-4430 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: Chris White, The Times Media Co. Vice President/Secretary: Chuck Wells, AIM Media Indiana HSPA Board Members Greg Morris, IBJ Corp. Pete Van Baalen, Fort Wayne Newspapers Patrick Lanman, Vevay Media Group Beverly Joyce, CNHI Bill Connelly, LaGrange Publishing co. Cory Bollinger, Schurz Communications, Inc. President: Nancy Grossman, Leader Publishing Vice President: Michael J. Christman, Fort Wayne Newspapers Secretary: William "B.J." Riley, Horizon Publications Curt Jacobs, The Madison Courier Barbara King, North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun Mark Miller, The News-Banner (Bluffton) John Rumbach, The Herald (Jasper) Hey print, thanks for getting all emotional HSPA calendar July 20 INAEA Idea Exchange Call July 28 BNC entries due Aug. 24 Annual Conference early-bird registration deadline Sept. 21-22 2017 HSPA Annual Conference Dec. 2 Newsroom Seminar & Awards Y ou probably know the feeling. You spend some time (minutes, even hours?) mindlessly slogging through your social feeds, going down the rabbit holes where the links lead you. You look up, and time has evaporated. And you feel…odd… somewhat detached from the real world and what's going on around you. You may even find it difficult to connect face-to-face. You're not alone. Scientists have been saying since at least 2009 that too much digital consumption inhib- its emotional attachment in real life. "A neurological study led by British scientist Susan Greenfield, Professor of Pharmacology at Oxford University, monitored a group of people experiencing social and personal prob- lems related to their internet use – they were typically online six hours per day," writes Paul Simpson in Print Power. "It found that their brain wave responses to faces (compared to, say a table or chair) were diminished, suggest- ing that, for these users, faces were of no more importance than everyday inani- mate objects, which made them less likely to read the non-verbal clues essential to human communication." For brand marketers, who have long relied on the human face as a key way to connect with their customers in ads, this has major implications. Even Google's chair Eric Schmidt expresses valid concerns back in 2009. "I worry that the overwhelming rapidity of information is affecting cognition and deeper thinking," he is quoted as saying by Simpson. He was spot on. Science has shown us that digital devices limit our ability to think abstractly, and lowers our reader comprehen- sion. They also limit our human engagement in profound ways. "Pixels don't seem to stick," said science writer Brandon Keim in Wired Magazine last year. "What I've read on screen seems slippery. When I recall it, the text is translucent in my mind's eye." And for brands, creating engagement, recall and memory triggers is vital to successful marketing. So, what's the solution? Appar- ently, less screen time is a key, Simpson con- tinues, citing a follow-up study on the topic. "Removing screens from pre-teens for five days significantly improved their ability to read the emotions in human faces," said Brit- ish scientist Susan Greenfield of Oxford Uni- versity, the lead scientist in both studies. For brands, the takeaway is clear. "All this suggests that the capacity for printed commu- nications to connect with the human brain will mean it remains the go-to format for anyone wanting their words to have a deep and last- ing impact," he writes. Sounds right. By David Pilcher FreeportPress

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