The Central City Republican-Nonpareil is searching for a news reporter who could eventually become part of management. The Republican-Nonpareil is a 1,820-circulation weekly in Merrick County’s capital. The paper is looking for someone immediately, but would consider waiting until graduation for the right candidate. For more information, contact Bob Jensen at 308-940-2136.
College students nationwide can win one of five $5,000 scholarships through the “Free to Tweet”competition. Details can be found at FreeToTweet.org.
Simply tweet your support for the First Amendment with the hash tag #FreeToTweet. You will be entered in the “Free to Tweet” scholarship competition.
The initiative is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and organized by 1 for All, an educational and public service campaign that builds understanding of the First Amendment and its five distinct freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
Last year’s campaign received more than 17,000 submissions in one day, including a tweet of support from the White House.
A panel of educators and First Amendment experts will review the entries and award five $5,000 scholarships. Judging criteria and complete rules can be found at FreeToTweet.org. Updates on the event can be followed on Twitter at @FreeToTweet2012.
Doane Journalism and Media student Alisha Forbes is one of five finalists nationwide in a Student Diplomat Video Contest sponsored by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. She could win a $1,000 travel voucher if her video is chosen for the top prize.
College juniors can apply for internships through the 2013 Magazine Internship Program, sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors. Students must submit all application materials, except processing fees, by email. Since the program usually accepts students who have been recommended by an academic department, Doane students should let me know whether you have an interest.
A reporter position for the Bellevue Leader, a part of Suburban Newspapers, Inc., which is under the Omaha World-Herald Co., is open. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples to SNI Executive Editor Ron Petak at ron.petak@bellevueleader.com.
The news editor of the Gretna Breeze weekly newspaper is responsible to gather all editorial news in the community of Gretna. The editor finds, interviews, writes, copy edits and photographs news covering schools, city, features, business, construction, special events, nonprofit organizations, church and more. Once news pieces are gathered, the editor paginates the weekly newspaper as well.
Editor will complete special section stories as requested.
Editor will update social media outlets and update Breeze website, and share stories on the World-Herald News Service.
Editor will also act as the secretary of the Breeze office located in Gretna and direct customers to other newspaper departments, such as circulation, classified advertising and display advertising.
The ideal candidate must have newspaper experience and be self-motivated and organized. The ideal candidate would be able to generate story ideas, work well with other newspaper staff members and possess strong writing and editing skills.
The Gretna Breeze is a part of Suburban Newspapers, Inc., which is under the Omaha World Herald Company.
Submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples to SNI Executive Editor Ron Petak via email at ron.petak@bellevueleader.com.
News Link is looking for a corporate journalist to gather and write articles, acquire photos and edit copy for a variety of products such as magazines, newsletters, television spots, web content and other projects. Corporate journalists make regular contacts with customers gathering news stories, calendar items and statistics. Travel required. Organizational skills imperative. Must be familiar with AP Style. Attention to detail and deadlines is a must. Compensation includes $30K starting pay with full health (premiums paid by the company) and a 401K plan. News Link does not pay for relocation expenses.
The Associated Collegiate Press announced the finalists for design of the year. Check out some of the work being done by student journalists.
Faced with an unforgiving, gaffe-obsessed media culture, politicians and their advisers are routinely demanding that reporters allow them final editing power over any quotations that appear in print.
Conference USA is looking for a director of new media. Experience in broadcast journalism is preferred. To apply, contact Human Resources, Conference USA, 5201 North O’Connor ‐ Suite 300, Irving, TX 75039, humanresources@c‐usa.org
