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May 26, 2016 BulletinBulletinNews and information for the Wisconsin newspaper industry

Five appointed to boards WNA Board opposes Johnson becomes president of the overtime WNA Foundation ruling BY JAMES DEBILZEN Communications Director BY JAMES DEBILZEN Communications Director The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Board of Directors A new set of federal rules appointed three new members Rusty John Halverson Tim Lyke Greg Mellis Scott Peterson that were announced last to the WNA Foundation Board Cunningham week regarding overtime pay and two new members to the has sparked concern among WNA Services Board during its funds and other resources for Board of Directors. and other activities not related publishers in Wisconsin’s quarterly meeting on May 19 at the benefit of Wisconsin’s news- Meanwhile, publisher to WNA membership. newspaper industry. the Madison Club. paper industry. Greg Mellis of the Shawano Members are appointed by The Wisconsin Newspa- Joining the WNA Foundation Foundation board member Leader and Scott Peterson, the WNA Board of Directors per Association Board of are Rusty Cunningham, editor Andrew Johnson, publisher editor-in-chief of the Journal to serve one-year terms and Directors during its May 19 of the La Crosse Tribune; Tim of the Wisconsin Free Press Community Publishing Group, include the immediate past meeting in Madison voted Lyke, publisher of the Ripon Group based in Mayville, was were appointed to serve on the president of the WNA, Carol unanimously to go on record Commonwealth Press; and John appointed as the foundation’s WNA Services Board. O’Leary; first vice president, opposing the overtime Halverson, who recently retired new president. Johnson suc- WNA Services, Inc. is a wholly John Ingebritsen; a WNA daily changes, which doubles the as general manager of the Lake ceeds Kris O’Leary, publisher owned for-profit subsidiary of publisher (Mellis) and a WNA level of pay a professional Geneva Regional News. of The Record Review in Edgar, the WNA. The five-member weekly publisher (Peterson), worker must receive before The WNA Foundation is a who was elected in April to fill a WNA Services Board oversees neither of whom serve on the not-for-profit organization that vacancy for the northeast region the operation of News Tracker WNA board; and the WNA exec- See OVERTIME, Page 3 solicits, manages and disburses director position on the WNA (the WNA’s clipping service) utive director, Beth Bennett. Training watchdogs Committee to review public notice law Scope includes ‘Make no mistake; qualifications for there are some ‘official newspapers’ legislators who want to get rid of Veterans BY JAMES DEBILZEN Communications Director legal notices as they stand today.’ photos on Members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Board of MARK GRAUL display this Directors were given an update WNA Lobbyist during the board’s May 19 meet- weekend ing in Madison on the creation of n a “legislative study committee” that will review the state’s statutes are created by the Joint Legisla- An exhibit featuring a on the publication of legal notic- tive Council with the purpose photo for each of the 1,161 es in newspapers. of studying “major issues and Wisconsinites listed on the According to the description problems identified by the Legis- Vietnam Veterans Memorial for the “Study Committee on lature,” according to the council’s in Washington D.C. will be Publication of Government website. Study committees are displayed May 27-30 during Documents and Legal Notic- appointed by the council and in- Brat Fest in Madison. es,” the committee’s goal is to clude members of the Legislature For the past two years, the update state law regarding public and citizens who are interested WNA and its members have notices “to reflect technological or knowledgeable about the top- joined the effort to find all advances and remove obsolete ic. The committee’s findings can of the photos of Wisconsin provisions,” including a review prompt the introduction of new Vietnam veterans who are of “qualifications for official legislation. listed on the memorial. newspapers” and the possibility The legal notice study commit- WNA members have been of allowing “for information to tee is one of seven being formed credited with finding more Julia Hunter photo be made available only electron- in 2016. It is chaired by Rep. John than 450 of the photos and The Mid-America Press Institute’s Watchdog Journalism sem- ically or through nontraditional Spiros, R-Marshfield, with Sen. were integral in the project’s inar, co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, media outlets.” Mark Miller, D-Monona, serving completion just before Me- was held Tuesday at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The “Make no mistake; there are as vice-chairman. morial Day 2015. seminar featured sessions on using the web and social media some legislators who want to get Seven representatives of the For more information to assist in investigative pieces, digging deeper into data, rid of legal notices as they stand WNA applied to serve as public about Brat Fest, visit www. open records and more. The sessions were led by Investigative today,” said WNA lobbyist Mark bratfest.com. Reporters & Editors Training Director Alex Richards and Ellen Graul. Gabler of the Journal Sentinel, pictured above. Legislative study committees See REVIEW, Page 4 2 THE BULLETIN | MAY 26, 2016 Member News FOIC: Court records Prominent execs join WCIJ to boost facing new threats business operations The president of the Wiscon- ‘What is troubling about sin Freedom of Information BY LAUREN FUHRMANN marily with Wang Laboratories, Council has alerted council today’s proceeding is the Wisconsin Center for Inc. and NCR Corporation. He members to recent action and extent to which the justices Investigative Journalism earned a bachelor’s degree in comments by state Supreme anthropology from UW-Madi- Court justices indicating the ... seemed to agree on the Two senior executives son and a master’s in business court’s willingness to consider need for changes to remove with distinguished careers in administration from Rivier removing some records from philanthropy, management College (now Rivier University) the state’s online court record certain information from the and journalism have joined the in Nashua, New Hampshire. database. Wisconsin Center for Investi- Johnson launched the In a memo to FOIC members, system.’ gative Journalism to strengthen Rowland Reading Founda- president Bill Lueders said its ability to generate revenue. tion, which developed and BILL LUEDERS the state’s high court on May Christopher J. Glueck, a published materials for young President, Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council 16 voted 5-2 to dismiss a 2009 former senior director of de- readers, in 2003 for Pleasant “rules petition” that sought to velopment at the University of Rowland, a Madison entrepre- formalize a process allowing the n Wisconsin Founda- neur and philanthro- expungement of court records tices, despite their differences, WCCA … has ruined their lives,” tion, is a develop- pist. The foundation where criminal charges were which at times were scarcely Lueders said. “None of these ment consultant for sold its assets in 2015. dismissed or an acquittal was coherent, seemed to agree on claims were subjected to even the Center. Barbara She joined the Center reached. This included remov- the need for changes to remove the most rudimentary investiga- Johnson, most as a volunteer this year, ing records on the Wisconsin certain information from the tion to determine their credi- recently president of shortly after retiring. Circuit Court Access website, system (CCAP).” bility, and, as I have reported the Rowland Reading Before joining the better known as CCAP. Chief Justice Pat Roggensack in the past, at least some of Foundation in Madi- Foundation, Johnson The petition – filed by the and justices David Prosser, these claims have proven to be son, serves as senior spent her career in State Bar of Wisconsin - was Annette Ziegler, Michael Gable- demonstrably untruthful. strategic adviser for publishing, working as dismissed with the understand- man and Rebecca Bradley voted “The justices demonstrated a the Center. a reporter and editor ing that the petition would be in favor of dismissal, paving the wholesale willingness to believe “The biggest Christopher for magazines and refiled, giving the court a fresh way for a fresh petition. Justices these unproven claims, as when challenge facing Glueck newspapers before opportunity to review the issue Shirley Abrahamson and Ann Prosser said that repercussions investigative jour- moving into business again. Walsh Bradley voted against to people on WCCA occur ‘often nalism today is how roles. She served “The (Freedom of Informa- dismissal, though Bradley said in situations where they were to sustain it finan- under Steven Brill as tion) Council has long support- she opposed the motion be- not involved and were found cially,” said Andy president of Amer- ed public access to online court cause “it is our responsibility to not guilty,’” Lueders continued. Hall, co-founder and ican Lawyer Media, records and fought against solve this problem.” “That the records system would executive director of the legal publishing efforts to remove information,” “Several justices spoke about provide clear and irrefutable the nonpartisan and and cable TV division Lueders said. “… What is trou- the parade of citizens who confirmation of the not guilty nonprofit Center. (Court TV) of Time bling about today’s proceeding came before the court in 2010 verdict apparently was not “We are fortunate Warner in New York. is the extent to which the jus- to attest to the various ways that deemed relevant.” that Barbara and After the sale of ALM in Chris, who possess 1998, she worked with deep expertise and Barbara Seth Godin at Yoyo- contacts across the Johnson dyne, the Internet’s nation, are dedicat- first direct marketing UW-Milwaukee student wins ing themselves to invigorating company, and started an email the Center’s financial oper- publishing business. Johnson ations. Whatever lessons we has served on the boards of SPJ’s First Amendment contest learn here will be freely shared, public and private companies A University of Wiscon- corporation counsels and the political campaign of Repub- to support other efforts to in- and as an operating partner of sin-Milwaukee student reporter Attorney General are places lican presidential candidate form the public and strengthen a private equity firm. She is a for Media Milwaukee has won where people can file com- Donald Trump. our democracy.” graduate of the University of the John Patrick Hunter First plaints of alleged violations Editor-in-chief Marcus White Johnson and Glueck join Michigan. Amendment Contest for college of the Open Records Law or of the Promethean defended development consultant Gail Since July 2009, the Cen- reporters. the Open Meetings Law,” said the right of the newspaper to Kohl, who has more than 30 ter has produced more than Stevan Stojanovic, a journal- Stojanovic. publish under its First Amend- years of fundraising experience 250 major news reports that ism student at UW-Milwaukee, Use of open meetings and ment right of freedom of the for statewide and local organi- have been cited, published or received the open records laws is vital press and fought back against zations and has worked for the broadcast by more than 350 award from to maintaining a free press a call for an investigation of the Center since 2010, on the Cen- newspapers, radio and TV the Madison through the flow of public newspaper. ter’s Development Team, along stations and news websites in chapter of information. A university official said the with Mara Jezior, the Center’s Wisconsin and nationwide. the Society of The inaugural John Patrick newspaper overstepped “the public engagement and mar- The estimated audience of the Professional Hunter First Amendment Con- boundaries of journalism” keting intern. The team is led Center’s reports exceeds 53 Journalists. test for high school and college while the program manager of by Associate Director Lauren million people. The Center has Stojanovic’s journalists is aimed at building the Gender Equity Resource Fuhrmann and overseen by received 40 Milwaukee Press work was rec- awareness of freedom of the Center demanded an apology Hall. Club Awards and three finalist ognized for press and other freedoms. because of “demeaning lan- At the Foundation, Glueck citations in the Investigative an extensive Hunter was a Madison Cap- g u a g e .” spent 12 years working Reporters and Editors Awards survey he Stevan ital Times reporter who asked The Promethean published with alumni and friends of student category. conducted Stojanovic 101 people to sign a copy of the an editorial in which it said UW-Madison, primarily on Housed in the UW-Madison of district Declaration of Independence it stood by its right under the behalf of the College of Letters School of Journalism and Mass attorneys and and the Bill of Rights on July 4, U.S. Constitution of the First & Science before his retirement Communication, the Center municipal officials in Wiscon- 1951. Only one person signed Amendment for freedom of the last year. Glueck had a broad has a staff of four full-time pro- sin’s 72 counties about how the document. press. focus, traveling throughout fessional journalists, three to they respond to open meetings The Promethean, the student Four Madison high school the nation and succeeding in four paid student interns who and open records requests. The newspaper at the University of students received certificates helping a significant number work as investigative reporters survey covered three years, Wisconsin-Superior, received a acknowledging their under- of people realize their interests and public engagement and dating back to 2013. college newspaper award for its standing of the First Amend- in supporting the university in marketing assistants, part-time In Stojanovic’s investigation defense of freedom of the press. ment in articles they submitted a variety of ways, ranging from staff members and skilled vol- 14 counties did not respond to The newspaper printed a for the Simpson Street Free annual gifts to scholarships to unteers who assist in journalis- requests about their data. satirical April Fool’s edition, Press, a Madison teen newspa- chairs and professorships. tic and financial operations. Stojanovic’s research showed called the Pessimist with a per. Prior to that, Glueck spent More details about the Cen- that many offices do not keep tag line of “More Truth Than The students are Enjoyiana 30 years in the high-tech field ter’s journalistic and financial track of the number of com- Trump,” a take-off on the New Nurudin, Virginia Quach, Di- working in sales, product operations are available at: plaints they receive. York Times logo of “All the amond Washington and Leila management, marketing and http://www.wisconsinwatch. “Usually district attorneys, Truth That Fits” as a jab at the Fletcher. management positions, pri- org/about/ THE BULLETIN | MAY 26, 2016 3

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Helen Royle The newspapers included This weekly free content, accessible at http://tinyurl.com/WNAfreecontent, The Waterloo Courier, The is available for use at no cost to WNA members. Helen Royle, 96, of Sun Star-Countryman (now The Prairie, died on Friday, May 13 Star, Sun Prairie’s newspaper), at St. Mary’s Emergency Clinic. The Dodge County Indepen- She was born on July 8, 1919 in dent-News, and The Deerfield Sandstone, Minn., the daugh- Independent in addition to The ter of James and Nellie (Hall) Advertiser. Kelroy. Even after her husband She moved died, Royle attended Wiscon- to Waterloo, sin Newspaper Association Wis., in 1951 functions until the early 1990s, along with including the annual Better her husband, Newspaper Association awards Dan, to start banquets, where she often their career entertained with an unusual in newspa- instrument: The stump fiddle. per publish- She is survived by her The Wisconsin Center for This week’s Discover Wis- ing. In 1966, children, Sharon (Robert) Investigative Journalism has consin column highlights the Matt the family Helen Royle Prieve of Mesa, Ariz., Ronald made available a package food truck revolution as it moved to of Sun Prairie, Kathie (Kevin) exploring the use of trauma-in- continues to spread across Pommer Sun Prairie where they founded Maloney of Sun Prairie, Penny formed care in Wisconsin. The the state. Evening revelers Royle Publishing Company (Tim) Wiesner of Necedah and state has been pushing this depend on food trucks for State Capitol While Royle worked as an ed- Patty (Steve) Brock of Delafield; more “humanistic” approach sustenance on a night out, itor, production artist and man- daughter-in-law Faye Royle of in a variety of settings, ranging while business people line Newsletter ager for Royle Publishing, the Minocqua; eight grandchil- from county social service up at lunchtime to add some stable of publications included dren, and 13 great-grandchil- agencies to schools to the spice to the workday. In most weekly newspapers, two pro- dren. state’s two juvenile prisons. food truck-friendly cities, the In his State Capitol News- fessional football publications, She was preceded in death trucks can really get around. letter, WNA columnist Matt two snowmobile publications by her husband Dan and son The stories may be published Fans follow their favorite Pommer looks at the recent and a deer hunting magazine Richard. as standalone pieces, used on truck’s whereabouts via social Wisconsin Supreme Court as well as many special mar- A memorial service was held a single day or run as a mul- media or texts hoping it will ruling overturning a 2011 law keting sections for the weekly in Sun Prairie on Tuesday, May tiday series in whatever form stop nearby. that gave the governor more newspapers. 24. best meets the needs of your authority over the actions audience. of the state superintendent. Pommer, known as the “dean” Written by the Center’s of State Capitol correspon- Publisher Andrew Johnson, managing editor, Dee J. Hall, dents, has covered govern- OVERTIME who serves on the National this package explores how ment action in Madison for 35 Continued from front page Newspaper Association’s gov- trauma-informed care is used years, including the actions ernment relations committee, to counteract the negative ef- of eight governors – Warren being eligible to be classified said there are few options to fects of adverse childhood ex- Knowles, Pat Lucey, Martin as a salaried employee. stop the rule from being im- periences, or ACEs. High ACE Schreiber, Lee Dreyfus, Tony The Department of Labor plemented. The NNA also has scores have been linked to Earl, Tommy Thompson, Scott ruling becomes effective Dec. gone on record opposing the poor outcomes in adulthood, According to WISTAX Facts, McCallum and Jim Doyle. 1, 2016, and increases the sal- Department of Labor ruling. ranging from heart attacks and tourism spending in Wiscon- ary threshold from $23,660 to “The best thing you can do early death to alcoholism and sin was up 4.4 percent in 2015, $47,476. Most employees who is editorialize and contact unemployment. Children with but was down from an aver- make less than the new salary Congress,” said Mark Graul, high ACE scores may have a age 5.5 percent gain during standard will be eligible for the WNA’s lobbyist. hard time learning and can act 2010-14. overtime pay at 1.5 times their aggressively or even violently. hourly wage. Gregg Walker, publisher of the Lakeland Times in Minocqua and a member BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the WNA Board said the President main problem he had with the new salary threshold was Brian Thomsen | Publisher the speed at which it will be Valders Journal implemented. He said he Published weekly by the staff of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association believed the threshold should First Vice President Director be increased over a period of John Ingebritsen | John Humenik | ADDRESS CONTACT OFFICE HOURS Regional Publisher President & Publisher years. 34 Schroeder Court Phone: 608-283-7620 Monday Morris Newspapers, Lancaster Wisconsin State Journal, Madison “There isn’t even time to #220 Toll-Free: 800-261-4242 through Friday prepare for this,” Walker said. Madison, WI 53711 Fax: 608-283-7631 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second Vice President Director The overtime rule chang- Sidney ‘Skip’ Bliss | Publisher Scott Johnson | es are expected to affect an WNA STAFF The Gazette, Janesville President & Publisher estimated 68,838 workers in Green Bay Press-Gazette & PG Wisconsin. Employers will Executive Director Third Vice President Media have a few options to comply Beth Bennett | 608-283-7621 Paul Seeling | Publisher with the new rule, including [email protected] Woodville Leader Director increasing salaries to at least Steve Lyles | Publisher Member Services Director News Tracker Team Leader Secretary Journal Communications, Inc. the new threshold for current- Julia Hunter | 608-283-7622 Dianne Campbell | 608-283-7625 Heather Rogge | Publisher ly salaried positions; paying [email protected] [email protected] Daily News, West Bend Director overtime to employees below Kris O’Leary | Publisher the new threshold when they Media Services Director Search Technician Treasurer The Tribune-Phonograph, work more than 40 hours in Denise Guttery | 608-283-7630 Ruzica Dzanic| 608-283-7626 Gregg Walker | Publisher Abbotsford a week; or reducing overtime [email protected] [email protected] The Lakeland Times, Minocqua hours worked by employees. Director Tim Lyke, publisher of the Communications Director Office Coordinator Past President Jeff Patterson | Ripon Commonwealth Press James Debilzen | 608-283-7623 Daryl Blumer | 608-283-7624 Carol O’Leary | Publisher President & Publisher and a member of the WNA [email protected] [email protected] The Star News, Medford APG Media of Wisconsin Foundation Board, said he Created by and for Wisconsin’s newspapers, WNA exists to strength- Director Director believed the ruling would Kevin Clifford | Publisher Patrick Reilly | Publisher harm employees more than en the newspaper industry, enhance public understanding of the role of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the Watertown Daily Times Dodgeville Chronicle help them. free flow of information. Wisconsin Free Press Group 4 THE BULLETIN | MAY 26, 2016 Industry News

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We’ve compiled lessons, tips and best practic- es from three of GateHouse’s top digital editors, on how they record of government action, Madison and focus on selling plan for web, mobile and social posting. By using analytics and REVIEW Bennett said. advertising into Wisconsin news- maximizing use of your best content, you can drive audience Continued from front page “Newspapers have account- papers as part of the Customized and build a loyal reader following. Presented in partnership with ability and an audience,” added Newspaper Advertising network. GateHouse Media. Register here: http://www.onlinemediacam- members of the committee, and Mark Stodder, a member of the n The board received an pus.com/2016/05/digital-planning/ the WNA is lobbying to have as WNA Foundation Board. update on the development of many of the applicants included WNA Board member Paul a new WNA website. The WNA Goal-Based Networking: How to Turn Your on the committee as possible. Seeling, publisher of the Wood- received four responses to a Beth Bennett, executive direc- ville Leader, noted there also request for proposals for the Social Life into Profitable Relationships tor of the WNA, said Wisconsin’s remains a segment of the popula- project, which will be reviewed newspaper industry has been a tion that doesn’t use computers. by staff and three members of the Friday, July 8 | 1-2 p.m.: Networking has never been more im- proactive leader in adopting new Allowing online-only publication board of directors. The proposals portant, yet most professionals don’t do a great job of it. The technology with regard to legal of legal notices would leave them will be narrowed to two finalists successful professionals are the ones who cut through all the notices, highlighting the vast in the dark. for in-person interviews before noise in today’s frenzied world and find ways to build trusting archive of WisconsinPublicNo- “The public is going to lose a final vendor is selected. WNA relationships with clients, colleagues and persons of influence. tices.org. State newspapers that if we let them (the Legislature) staff expects to launch the new Now is the time to get out and meet new people! This session publish legal notices are required assume digital is the answer,” website by late fall. will introduce you to “goal-based networking,” a technique that to upload their notices to the Seeling said. n The WNA Board approved sharply focuses your communication efforts. You will learn what website, which is searchable by The Sentinel and Rural News in to say, when to say it and to whom you should say it. You will also the public for free. The archive Owen as a full business member learn how to synthesize social media with traditional network- dates back to 2005. In other action: of the association. ing. Once you master goal-based networking, your colleagues Keeping notices in print and n The WNA Board approved n The board approved the will be left wondering just how you became so well connected designating official newspapers the creation of a new advertis- launch of a management insti- both locally and within your profession. Register here: http:// of record creates an indepen- ing sales position, which will be tute and sports workshop, both to www.onlinemediacampus.com/2016/05/networking/ dent, permanent and unalterable based out of the WNA office in be held in 2017. THE BULLETIN | MAY 26, 2016 5

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The Free Member Interested people can send by the company; Must carry an passion for community. Cover- tion team. We are looking for Exchange is updated resume, clips and cover letter to acceptable level of vehicle insur- age includes general news, city, a reporter with the skills and frequently and available [email protected] or to Man- ance as required by the com- county and school government, desire to work as both a print online on the Employ- aging Editor, Watertown Daily pany. Apply here: https://www. human interest stories and and digital journalist. Some ment page in the Industry Times, P.O. Box 140, Watertown, appone.com/MainInfoReq. events; some evening and occa- experience is a plus, but we Resources section of the WI 53094-0140. (0622) asp?R_ID=1306900 (0615) sional weekend hours required. will consider a recent gradu- WNA website and also dis- Must be comfortable and prefer- ate with the right talents. The tributed through a weekly EDITOR — GMD Media is seek- REPORTER — RiverTown Mul- ably creative with photography. job will entail work on a wide email, sent to more than ing a passionate individual to timedia, a subsidiary of Forum Page layout experience a plus. variety of stories for our weekly serve as editor of The Couri- Communications Co., has imme- Degree, ideally in Journalism, newspapers and daily website. 800 subscribers with an er-Wedge. The individual must diate openings for reporters. We with newspaper or related expe- Successful applicants must be interest in the Wisconsin have the ability to multi-task have nine award-winning pub- rience preferred; strong writing familiar with the AP style guide newspaper industry. and prioritize, pay attention to lications in our group. On the and interviewing skills. Job is detail, have a flexible sched- Minnesota side, we have pub- driven by deadlines. Pay com- See EXCHANGE, Page 6 Members may submit ule, be organized, self-driven, lications in Woodbury, Cottage ads via email to: James. creative, and able to work under Grove, Farmington, Hastings [email protected]. pressure on a weekly deadline. and Red Wing. In Wisconsin, we Member-submitted ads will Editorial duties include writ- have publications in Hudson, appear on this page for four ing, layout, and photography. River Falls, New Richmond and weeks and are included InDesign, Photoshop, and digital Ellsworth. The right candidate when Bulletins are distrib- photography experience is will be responsible for generat- uted. preferred, but not required. The ing news and feature content for individual will be responsible for multiple platforms under daily WNA members may also writing news content and fea- deadlines to serve web and print list help wanted and intern- ture stories, as well as covering readership. He or she will be ship ads in the Iowa News- meetings, court hearings, and responsible for producing video, paper Association Bulletin athletic, academic, extracurric- developing and contributing to at no cost. Send your ad to ular, and community events. The broader RiverTown Multimedia [email protected] Courier-Wedge covers Durand, reporting projects, utilizing so- Plum City, and Pepin school cial media sites and contribut- Ads from non-members districts. If interested, submit a ing to multimedia content. This are 25¢ per word with a cover letter, resume, references, position may be assigned to one $50 minimum per month of and two or three writing sam- or more departments within a ples to: The Courier-Wedge, 103 newsroom. Essential job duties publication. W. Main St., Durand, WI 54736, or and responsibilities: Receives email to thewedge@nelson-tel. assignments and develops own Submit your net, subject line: Editor Position. ideas into relevant news con- resume (0622) tent; Covers all breaking news with urgency and accuracy with If you are seeking work in COMMUNITY EDITOR — Hud- the goal of always being first the Wisconsin newspaper son Star-Observer - RiverTown to report important, accurate, industry and would like to Multimedia, a subsidiary of developing news on our digital have your resume includ- Forum Communications Co., is platforms, including a heavy ed, please: hiring for a community editor in focus on video from scenes; Hudson, Wisconsin. The right Follows prescribed editorial candidate will be responsible for style and format standards, n E-mail your name, the assigning stories and overseeing for multiple platforms; Shares type of position you’re workflow in a newsroom. He or stories to FCC properties and seeking (i.e., editorial, she will coordinate web posting collaborates with others on advertising, business, etc.), activity and manage the content stories of regional interest; Stays and your resume in PDF of the newspaper and website. attuned to local, regional and (preferred) or Microsoft The community editor will work state issues and their effects Word. in conjunction with the Regional on local communities; Attends Editors and News Director and community events and local n Include “Resume” in the will contribute stories to Forum and regional civic meetings as subject line of your e-mail. News Service and collaborate assigned; Collaborates with the with other Community Editors/ newsroom’s visual and design Your resume will remain Editors within FCC. Essential teams to ensure stories are online for up to three job duties and responsibilities: presented to readers in the best months, unless you re- Responsible for overseeing possible way. May assist with quest removal sooner. assignments and scheduling of page layout; Use video, cell- stories; Upload content to the phone and camera equipment The Wisconsin Newspaper newspaper website and expertly in reporting of stories; May be Association reserves the utilize social media platforms; responsible for blog content and right to decline resumes, Write breaking news stories and contributes to relevant social and is not responsible for create multimedia content for media accounts; Other duties as inaccurate resume infor- web and print; Write columns assigned. Education and experi- mation sent by applicants. and/or feature stories for the ence: Bachelor’s degree in jour- newspaper and specialty publi- nalism, mass communication 6 THE BULLETIN | MAY 26, 2016 Free Member Exchange

Must be able to multi-task cover breaking news, write the when applying. Application and at professional newspaper EXCHANGE multiple projects. Good math story immediately and get it Deadline: 6/5/2016 Click here association meetings. Require- Continued from Page 5 and organizational skills. We online. Coverage of court cases to apply: https://www.appone. ments: Bachelor’s degree in jour- offer a base salary, plus commis- in Douglas County, including com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ nalism or related & minimum of and be conversant in social me- sions, travel expenses, bonuses/ checking court records for in- ID=1272418 (0605) two years related experience or dia, such as Facebook, Twitter, incentives ensuring hard work is formation. Taking quality photos equivalent education & experi- Instagram, etc. Basic photo and rewarded. Simple IRA employer to accompany stories; shooting EDITOR — The Echo Press in ence. Editing experience. Proven video capture skills, including match and dental plan options video for online stories. Writing beautiful Alexandria, Minnesota leadership skills. Accuracy editing also are desired. APG-WI available. Family atmosphere. general assignment and stories is seeking an experienced news- and ability to write clean, crisp provides the full range of job Our work setting is relaxed yet as assigned for special sections. room Editor to lead our award copy in a fast-paced, deadline benefits, including 401K match. energetic. New ideas encour- Generating and pursuing story winning team. The Echo Press oriented environment. Must Pay rate will be commensurate aged. Send cover letter, resume ideas from around Douglas is a twice-weekly newspaper have a valid driver’s license with with experience and demon- and references to kathy@toma- County, with special emphasis with a strong online presence a driving record that is insurable strated skill. Send resume and hawkleader.com or Tomahawk on the northeast section of covering all of Douglas County, by the Company. Please upload brief portfolio of work to news- Leader, P.O. Box 345, Tomahawk, the county. Regularly cover Minnesota. If you are a proven resume, cover letter and refer- [email protected] or WI 54487. (0608) evening and weekend events/ newsroom leader with a vision ences when appyling. Applica- Chronotype Publishing, P.O. Box meetings. Carry law enforce- for community newspapers, tion Deadline: 6/5/2016. Click 30, Rice Lake, WI. 54868, Attn: REPORTER — The Echo Press, ment scanner and respond to this could be the position for here to apply: https://www. Sam Finazzo. (FN) Alexandria, Minn. Are you the calls on a rotating schedule. you! Duties: Plan, coordinate appone.com/MainInfoReq. kind of person who likes to get Cover city and county meetings and direct newsroom activities asp?R_ID=1297294 (0605) ADVERTISING SALES REPRE- to the bottom of things and be as a backup. Other duties as and employees for print and SENTATIVE — The Tomahawk the first to know what’s happen- assigned by the editor. Require- online publications. Supervise Leader, a family-owned weekly ing around you? Do you have ments: Undergraduate degree newsroom staff. Review and in the beautiful Northwoods of a commitment to community in communications or journal- evaluate work of newsroom Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time journalism? The Echo Press, Al- ism or experience preferred. staff on continuing basis. Meet Seeking Work advertising sales representative. exandria, Minnesota, is looking Excellent grammar, spelling and weekly with newsroom staff to Comes with an established for an experienced reporter to typing skills. Ability to work well plan coverage for upcoming & account list with lots of room for join our award winning team. with others under pressure and long-range news coverage. Pre- Posted April 2016 growth. Help businesses and or- The Echo Press is a twice weekly deadlines. Ability to multi-task, pare annual newsroom budget Chris Walker — Opinion writer ganizations reach and motivate newspaper with a strong online juggling multiple projects in a & make capital recommenda- customers through newspaper/ presence serving Douglas fast-paced newsroom. Some tions for the newsroom. Confer Posted March 2016 print and online advertising County, Minnesota. Coverage experience with photography with newsroom staff to cover Phillip A. Humphries — General opportunities. Work out of our of education issues in Alexan- and videography preferred. Must news events, formulate policy, assignment reporter/investiga- Tomahawk office with some dria, including school board have a valid driver’s license coordinate activities, establish tive reporter/feature writer weekday travel to neighboring meetings. Duties: Coverage of that is insurable by the com- schedules, solve publication communities. Sales/marketing breaking news, including crimes, pany. To be considered for this problems and make organiza- Posted December 2015 experience desired and com- accidents and natural disasters. position please upload cover tional changes. Represent news- Evan Halpop — Reporter/pho- pensated. Job is deadline driven. Must be able to independently letter, resume and work samples room at community activities tographer Finding the news you need. For Sale For Sale — Two profitable weekly newspapers in Wiscon- sin. Owner financing with 10 percent down! Contact james. [email protected] or 608-283-7623.

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