Time’s running out to register... Register today for the 2016 WNA/AP Conven- 17 tion and Trade Show, Feb. 25-26 at the Madison Marriott West, Middleton. http://www.wnaconvention.com BulletinTHE February 8, 2016 News and information for the Wisconsin newspaper industry Legislative Meet the Speaker: Terry Anderson Alert Terry Anderson, the former chief Middle East correspon- dent for The Associated Press Go Online >> who was held hostage in Beirut for nearly seven years Register for the Wisconsin Urge will be the keynote speaker at Newspaper Association/ the WNA/ Associated Press Conven- AP Conven- tion and Trade Show online tion & Trade at https://www.regonline. Show. ‘yes’ com/2016wnaapconvention- Ander- Anderson will discuss his Committee to Protect Journal- son was story and the state of our ists, which monitors attacks tradeshow kidnapped industry during the Friday on the press and works to in 1985 by morning kickoff speech. defend journalists around the began his professional career Hezbollah “Journalism is changing— world. as a reporter for KRNT Radio vote on militants drastically, as we all know,” Anderson was considered and KCCI TV in Des Moines. as he was Anderson said. “It is more the longest-held hostage in He later served as news leaving a dangerous and more vital U.S. history until 2013, when editor for the Ypsilanti Post tennis court Terry Anderson than ever before.” Robert Levinson’s time in cap- in Michigan and as combat in Beirut. He Since his return, Anderson tivity surpassed his. Levinson, AB 724 correspondent for the U.S. spent the next six-and-a-half has spent more than a decade a retired FBI agent who disap- Marines. Anderson held the years living shackled in cap- as a journalism professor peared while traveling in Iran posts of state editor, foreign By Beth Bennett tivity before being released in at Syracuse University, Ohio in 2007, remains missing. desk editor, broadcast editor, Executive Director 1991. He chronicled his days University and the Colum- Anderson earned his bach- Tokyo correspondent, Middle of captivity in Den of Lions: A bia School of Journalism, elor’s degree in journalism East news editor, and chief Please call your State Rep- Startling Memoir of Survival among others. He also is the and political science from Middle East correspondent resentative’s office today and and Triumph. honorary chairman of the Iowa State University and for The Associated Press. request a “yes” vote on the newspaper industries amend- ment to Assembly Bill 724. The WNA amendment to AB 724 will be offered on the Assembly floor tomorrow, Movement seeks to protect Tuesday, Feb. 9. Given the short notice on this amendment, there may not be time to personally student speech rights in Wis. discuss this matter with your repre- sentative. Legislation OK’d in 8 states, established in the 1967 U.S. Supreme At a min- Court case Tinker v. Des Moines. In this imum call being pushed in 20 more case, students planned to wear black and leave armbands to protest the Vietnam War, a message By James Debilzen but were warned by a principal they with your Communications Director would be suspended if they wore the representa- armbands to school. The students ig- tive’s staff A coalition of Wisconsin student nored the warning and were suspended, requesting newspaper advisers is pushing new prompting a lawsuit. support for Beth Bennett legislation that is intended to guarantee The Supreme Court upheld the stu- the newspa- free speech rights for student journal- dents’ rights to free speech unless it per industry’s amendment to ists. was libelous, an invasion of privacy, the Worker’s Compensation “Wisconsin New Voices” is part of a created a “clear and present danger” or Act (AB 724) when it is called nationwide movement to pass state leg- a “material and substantial disruption.” for a vote tomorrow. islation that would reverse the effect of The court wrote in its decision that the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1988 ruling in “Students don’t shed their constitution- Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier. al rights at the school house gates.” Background “We need legislation to protect stu- According to the New Voices website, The WNA amendment to dents’ right to gather and distribute the movement was inspired by the ap- AB 724 deletes a provision news and to preserve the principles of had been violated. proval of legislation in North Dakota in in the Wisconsin Worker’s free speech as guaranteed by the First The Supreme Court ruled the princi- 2015 that ensures free speech rights for Compensation Act requiring Amendment,” said Linda Barrington, pal’s actions did not violate the stu- journalism students at public schools that any individual delivering executive director of the Kettle Moraine dents’ free speech rights because the and colleges, “regardless of whether the a newspaper be considered an Press Association and vice president of student newspaper was sponsored by media is supported financially by the “employee” for the purpose the Wisconsin College Media Associa- the school, which gave school admin- institution or by use of facilities of the of Worker’s Compensation tion. istrators grounds to ban content it institution or produced in conjunction coverage. The New Voices movement is a proj- deemed inappropriate. with a class in which the student is This longstanding statutory ect by the Student Press Law Center, The New Voices legislation has three enrolled.” provision is in direct conflict a nonprofit group that advocates for parts, according to its website (www. So far, two other states have extended with another provision in the student journalists. newvoicesus.com), beginning with the same protections to public schools Worker’s Compensation Act The Hazelwood case involved censor- restoring student press rights at the and colleges, six states have given press that allows any employer to ship of “The Spectrum,” a student news- high school level, then protecting col- protections to high school students only apply a nine point test to de- paper at Hazelwood East High School in lege student newspapers and extending and 20 states – including Wisconsin – termine if an individual is an Missouri, where the school’s principal press protections to private college have New Voices campaigns underway. “employee” or an “indepen- stopped the publication of two articles newspapers. For more information, email newvoic- dent contractor”. involving divorce and teen pregnancy. The first part of the legislation would [email protected] or visit https:// The students sued the school district, invoke the standard for student expres- www.facebook.com/newvoiceswis- alleging their First Amendment rights sion in public high schools that was consin. See AB 724, Page 7 2 THE BULLETIN | FEBRUARY 8, 2016 Member News Among Friends Portage Daily Register editor Matt Johnson The Portage Daily Register’s and Jack- building at 1640 La Dawn son County Drive has been sold to Logger- Chronicle head Deco Inc., which is mov- and Tomah ing its operation from Illinois. Journal Its current corporate address executive ed- is West Chicago. itor Matthew Jon Denk, Perenchio general the group’s manager of new weekly Matt Johnson the Capital publishers. Newspapers Johnson Portage and Peren- Division, said chio, both that for the award-win- immediate ning journal- future, the ists, bring approximate- more than ly 25 Capital 40 years of Newspapers Jon Denk combined employees Paul Knower photo community who are based in the office Hillsboro High School Alumni Basketball Tournament director Brian Hora, left, presents former Hillsboro Sentry journalism — including advertising and Enterprise publisher Jack Knowles with an autographed ball in honor of Knowles’ 26 years at the community experience circulation employees and the Matthew newspaper, and his 54 year career in the newspaper business, which began in Chicago at age 19. to oversee news staffs for the Portage RVMG’s Perenchio Daily Register and Wisconsin who moved to Wisconsin from under new ownership since to the district through the eight week- Dells Events — will remain at Seattle, has joined The Journal September with one publisher years, including the Excellence ly publications that include the current location, with Capi- Times. He covers the daytime and one editor, and to reflect in Education and scholarship papers in Black River Falls, tal Newspapers paying rent to police beat, Burlington and the the publication’s widening funds. Viroqua, Westby, Tomah, West the new owner. city’s ongo- coverage area. Publisher Greg Salem, Onalaska and Holmen ing homeless Evans said he is hoping the Sheboygan Press in Wisconsin and La Crescent The Journal Times, problem. new name will remove that in Minnesota. Mark Feld- misperception, while at the Jason Smathers has been The papers are owned by Racine mann, whose same time signaling a continu- named top editor of The She- Lee Enterprises and are part of a group that includes the La The Journal Times recently name may be ity of subject matter between boygan Press. Crosse Tribune, Winona Daily announced several manage- familiar from the Monday and Thursday Smathers News and the Chippewa Valley ment chang- the sports editions. has served Newspapers group. es. pages, has Other than the name, the as the gov- Johnson has been a commu- Stephanie been hired newspapers will remain the ernment nity journalist in Wisconsin Jones, who full time as a same, covering local govern- watchdog since 1989. He was editor of has most news report- ment, courts, area schools, reporter the Fennimore Times from recently er. He covers Patrick Leary community events and people for The 1992-2002 and has been been serv- the nighttime throughout Monroe County Press since managing editor of the Vernon ing as the police beat, and neighboring communities. August County Broadcaster in Viroqua newspaper’s Caledonia, Changing the name of the 2014. since 2002. local editor, and assists newspapers is really nothing Sma- Johnson is a Janesville has been the sports new. Both the Sparta Herald thers, native and graduated from the promoted to staff on occa- and Monroe County Democrat 29, is a Jason Smathers University of Wisconsin-White- managing ed- sion. He is a are the most recent iterations Wisconsin Stephanie Jones water with a double major itor. Veteran 1981 grad- of publications that had gone native and in journalism and political reporter Pete uate of St. through several owners and University of Wisconsin Jour- science in 1990. He was named Wicklund Catherine’s names since their inceptions. nalism School graduate. Before Citizen of the Year in Fenni- has been High School, Both also are the result of joining The Sheboygan Press, more in 2001 and an outstand- named local with three mergers with other papers. Smathers worked for Wispoli- ing volunteer by the Viroqua editor and sons who Mark Feldmann tics.com, the Wisconsin Center Chamber-Main Street in 2007, Jody Holle also gradu- for Investigative Journalism Hillsboro Sentry and he graduated from the has been ated from St. and the Associated Press. University of Wisconsin-Exten- appointed as Catherine’s. Enterprise “I’m honored to have the sion’s Jackson-Monroe-Vernon the paper’s Steve Lovejoy, who served opportunity to help deliver The Hillsboro School Board County Leadership Program in new control- as interim managing editor the important community on Jan. 11 honored former 2014. ler. since September, will return to news and quality journal- Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise Johnson also was the recipi- Jones retirement, but will remain a ism that Sheboygan resi- Pete Wicklund publisher Jack Knowles for ent of a Lee Enterprises Presi- started as member of The Journal Times dents deserve,” Smathers said. more than a quarter century of dent’s Award for excellence in a reporter Editorial Board. Smathers will oversee The reporting the district’s busi- journalism in 2012 and twice with The Journal Times in Sheboygan Press newsroom, ness to the community. has been nominated for the January 2008. Since then, she one of 10 USA TODAY NET- Monroe County Herald, During the regular monthly Lee Spirit Award by the RVMG. has extensively covered city WORK-Wisconsin newsrooms meeting, Board President Jen- Johnson and his wife, Bren- and county government, state Sparta in northeastern and central ny Hynek presented Knowles, da, have sons, Griffin and Der- politics, breaking news and Wisconsin. USA TODAY NET- The Sparta Herald and who also owned and edited the ek, who are both sophomores the police beat. She is also a WORK-Wisconsin is the state’s Monroe County Democrat will 131-year-old newspaper before at Viroqua High School. member of The Journal Times largest news organization. be published under one name selling it to Lancaster-based Perenchio began his jour- Editorial Board. She grew up Smathers and his wife, Alex, beginning Monday, Feb. 1. Morris Newspapers of Wiscon- nalism career in 2001, and in northern Wisconsin, in live in Sheboygan. The new name, The Monroe sin in 2005, with a certificate he worked for newspapers in Wausaukee. County Herald, combines the of recognition for covering Rosemount and Farmington Pete Wicklund has been titles that the papers have School Board meetings for 26 in Minnesota and Hudson, with The Journal Times since been printed under for the last years before retiring Nov. 30. River Valley Media Prescott and West Salem in 1999. During that time, he century and a half. He covered more than 300 Wisconsin before starting at has served in the positions of Group The reason for the change board meetings during his the Jackson County Chronicle reporter, columnist, auxiliary is mainly two-fold. It is to career in Hillsboro. The River Valley Media in Black River Falls in 2008. photographer, Burlington bu- clear up confusion about the Knowles was also recognized Group has named Vernon Perenchio is from Bruce, reau chief and copy editor. newspapers, which have been for his financial contributions County Broadcaster managing received his associate’s degree Holle’s most recent experi- from UW-Barron County and ence includes being a member graduated from UW-River Falls of the executive management with a major in journalism and team serving as chief finan- Staff changes, promotions a double minor in history and cial officer for 2lemetry Inc. professional writing in 2001. (Amazon Web Services), as well Celebrations, milestones SHARE YOUR NEWS Perenchio has overseen three as financial leadership roles different papers that six times at Snap-On Inc. and Wausau Your success stories have been named Wisconsin Paper. Newspaper Association’s Patrick Leary, a 2015 Mar- IN THE BULLETIN Send an email to: weekly Newspaper of the Year. quette University graduate [email protected] He also is a published author. THE BULLETIN | FEBRUARY 8, 2016 3

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Your Right to Know is a Freedom of Information Coun- tion of “transitory records” is monthly column distributed cil to file an Open Meetings still in place. Records custo- by the Wisconsin Freedom of Your Right complaint with the district dians can still immediately Information Council (www. attorney. The day after the delete some correspondence. wisfoic.org), a nonprofit group new definition was passed, the Comments from board mem- dedicated to open government. Walker administration notified bers in January suggested Christa Westerberg is an attor- to Know the Wisconsin State Journal they are resistant to eliminat- ney at Bender Westerberg LLC that records it previously ing this category, despite state in Madison, and co-vice presi- requested had already been law suggesting that no records dent of the Wisconsin Freedom destroyed as “transitory.” can be instantly deleted. of Information Council. News outlets then report- Board president Matt Bless- ed the Public Record Board’s ing said the issue would be CHRISTA WESTERBERG actions, and the reaction was revisited at a future meeting. Concerns linger over swift. Critics said the change The board next convenes on ‘transitory’ records undermined the records law March 7. Board sets retention schedules deemed of such temporary and the public’s right to know, Another positive step is a The last six months have for state and local government value as to not require any inviting abuse. They pointed bill being circulated by Dem- been a roller coaster for records. Retention is import- retention. State agency em- out that records the board ocratic lawmakers that would Wisconsin’s open records law. ant—if records aren’t retained, ployees could simply delete defined as “transitory” were create penalties for destroying After the Legislature’s failed they can’t be requested and these records after they were actually of significant public public records. As Assem- attack on the law over the obtained by the public. State created, without any further interest. There were also con- bly Minority Leader Peter Independence Day holiday, law makes retention the rule, oversight. cerns that whole categories Barca observed, “There’s no August brought a new threat. and records can be disposed On Aug. 24, 2015, the board of electronic communications recourse if agencies destroy A little-known state board of only if the Public Records held a meeting and expanded would be deleted as “transito- records.” The bill would shore expanded the definition of Board grants permission. The the transitory records catego- ry.” The Public Records Board up existing provisions in the “transitory records,” which board’s mandate is to “safe- ry. Now it included not just was flooded with nearly 1,900 law that deter premature de- can be immediately destroyed. guard the legal, financial and correspondence, but other emails. struction of public records. Once this action was revealed, historical interests of the state documents such as “interim Fortunately, the board lis- Let’s hope one or both of there was an impressive out- in public records.” files” and “recordings used for tened. At a meeting in Janu- these potential fixes advance. cry from the public and that But in 2010, the board made training purposes.” ary, it rescinded its August de- Otherwise, Wisconsin’s weak change was dialed back last the questionable decision to The board’s meeting no- cision to expand the definition records retention require- month. But there is still cause allow immediate deletion of tice and minutes contained of “transitory records.” ments will continue to un- for concern. some correspondence. Such no indication of this change, But the danger has not dermine the public’s right to The state Public Records “transitory records” were later prompting the Wisconsin passed. The old, 2010 defini- know. Register today for Briefs Group sues DNR on records Wisconsin State Journal - A lawsuit filed this week over the length of time it takes one state agency to respond to open records ‘Reporting on Religion’ requests has open government advocates hoping a court will make clear how long is too long for the state to respond to such requests. Religious faith remains public life in the U.S., in- a key component of public cluding the conservative and Madison-based Midwest Environmental Advocates, a public interest and private life in the United Attend for liberal divide in Catholicism law firm, filed a complaint this week in Dane County Circuit Court States. Yet, America’s reli- and other Christian faiths, against the Department of Natural Resources alleging the state gious landscape is shifting, Free >> fast-growing U.S. religions, and as a result news coverage and religious extremism. With agency is violating the state’s Public Records Law by taking months of religion has never been The Wisconsin Newspaper Doug Erickson, religion and — 10 months in one case — to respond to three requests for infor- more important. Association is offering four education reporter for the mation related to a group of wetlands permits, concentrated animal The Madison chapter of the free registrations to the Wisconsin State Journal, Bob feeding operations and air testing data. Read more. Society of Professional Jour- Reporting on Religion confer- Smietana, news editor, Chris- nalists, the Lubar Institute for ence. tianity Today, and Dilshad the Study of the Abrahamic Ali, managing editor, Patheos Bill would create penalties for destroying Religions at UW-Madison, Muslim Portal. public records the UW-Madison School of The free registrations are n “A Journey Through Journalism and Mass Com- being offered on a first- New York City Religions” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Democratic lawmakers are circulating munication, and the Stephen come, first-served basis for with Tony Carnes. Carnes has a bill at the state Capitol that would create financial penalties for & Laurel Brown Foundation WNA members. documented religion in the people who destroy public records. The proposal says that anyone will host a major national nation’s largest city for the who destroys a record during the time period it’s required to be conference on journalism and last five years. To request more information, retained could pay a penalty of up to $1,000. religion in March. contact James Debilzen at n “Religious Freedom and “Reporting on Religion: Freedom of Conscience,” james.debilzen@wnanews. The bill, proposed by Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca Media, Belief and Public com. a wide-ranging discussion Life” will give journalists an featuring religious advocates, (D-Kenosha) and Sen. Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma), faces an uncer- opportunity to explore one of with a response from David tain future in the Republican-controlled Legislature. the most important, sensitive religion.wisc.edu/. Gregory, former moderator, and controversial topics in The conference lineup in- Meet the Press. Barca said the bill mirrors the penalty now in place for other open contemporary America. The conference is under- cludes sessions on: records violations, such as if a document requested under a pend- The one-day conference n “America’s Changing Re- written by the Lubar Institute – held Monday, March 14 in ligious Landscape.” Besheer and the Stephen & Laurel ing request is destroyed. Barca also cited recent comments from Madison – will feature jour- Mohamed, senior researcher Brown Foundation, creators state Attorney General Brad Schimel, a Republican, who has called nalists and scholars who will for the Pew Center on Re- of Upper|House. It will be for the state’s open records law to be updated. Read more. help journalists and students ligion and Public Life, will held at Upper|House, 365 gain a deeper understand- present Pew’s groundbreak- East Campus Mall, adjacent to ing of the role religion plays ing research on religion in UW-Madison’s Vilas Hall. Slimp requesting survey participants in public life, how religion America. Cathy Lynn Gross- Patron sponsors include A few times each year, the Institute of Newspaper Technology the Wisconsin Broadcasters is represented – or not – in man, senior reporter, Religion conducts research related to the health of the newspaper industry. the news media today, and News Service, will comment. Association, the Wisconsin how to improve reporting of n “How the Press Covers Newspaper Association and Kevin Slimp, director of the Institute, is requesting that newspaper this important subject. The Religion and Spirituality” the Wisconsin State Journal. executives take a few minutes to answer a brief multiple-choice conference will culminate in a with Grossman, James Davis, The Wisconsin Center for survey found at http://tinyurl.com/hvg7sb7 keynote address, open to the contributor to GetReligion. Investigative Journalism is a public, by television journal- org and The Florida Catholic, supporting sponsor. All responses are completely anonymous. This information will be ist David Gregory, the author Chuck Stokes, editorial/pub- Registration includes lunch gathered and shared in newspaper association publications and at of “How’s Your Faith? An and is free for students, $15 lic affairs director, WXYZ-TV, industry-related conferences this year. Unlikely Spiritual Journey” Detroit, and Jaweed Kaleem, for SPJ members, and $30 for and the former moderator of senior religion reporter, Huff- non-SPJ members. The confer- Meet the Press. ington Post. ence is aimed at journalists, Please forward this message to your publisher (or other appro- Registration is now open Some of the hottest issues but is open to the general priate manager) or complete the survey if you are the appropriate online at http://reportingon- surrounding religion and public. mananger at your newspaper. THE BULLETIN | FEBRUARY 8, 2016 5

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Andrew Johnson is publisher of the Wisconsin Free Press Group and serves on the board NNA of directors for the National Tech Newspaper Association Region 5 There is a lot going on at the National Newspaper News Association (NNA) now. I thought the best way for me Update to communicate some of the activity is to send Region 5 state associations an update ANDREW JOHNSON KEVIN SLIMP from me.

NNA Operations music. There will be some big earning less than $50,440 Kevin Slimp is a favorite speaker and trainer in the newspa- and exciting entertainment eligible for overtime pay if per industry. For archives, visit http://www.kevinslimp.com/ or The NNA hired the Illinois being lined up so watch for they work more than 40 hours email [email protected]. Press Association (IPA) to run convention details in Pub Aux. a week. That is a 113 percent the operations of the NNA increase in the threshold. effective Jan. 1. The change NNA Lobbying Most newsrooms will be af- Closer to home: Health of newspaper largely from American Press Works to fected. Third, the House Ways depends on ownership model the IPA has been seamless for Tonda Rush (American and Means committee will the most part. There has been Press Works known as APW) begin work later this year on lots of work going on behind continues to lead NNA lob- tax reform. A proposal to tax It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke: “What do you get the scenes to set-up account- bying efforts for NNA. She advertising by denying the de- when you gather 760 newspaper executives and ask them how ing, new membership data works with the NNA Pub- duction of business expense things are going at their papers?” base and work on operational lic Policy Committee (I am in whole or in part during the That’s just what I did in late January, and a few of their an- areas of the NNA. Tonda Rush chair), Max Heath, Brad Hill, year taken could raise more swers came as a surprise to me. and Max Heath are still with and many NNA members than $150 billion. It will be a Continuing a practice begun in late 2014, I contacted news- NNA and available to han- to ensure the newspapers very tempting target for the paper publishers, CEOs, owners and other top management dle public policy and postal industry interests are known taxing committees. Finally, throughout the U.S. and Canada to get information about the issues. The IPA in Springfield, in the political world. Richard USPS is taking the position state of their newspapers. After a week, I’ve received just shy Ill is now the headquarters Karpel has joined APW as vice that newspapers cannot be of 800 responses. I suspect that number will increase even for NNA. The Columbia president and will be ramping mailed if they have marijuana more by the time I finish summarizing all the information. office closed last week. Stan up quickly to get involved ads even in areas where it is It’s an arduous task, compiling and going through this much Schwartz was retained and is in newspaper industry issue legal by state law. data. In the time it took to write those first two paragraphs, now an employee of IPA and before the NNA Summit in If you are concerned about three more publishers responded. By the time I finish writing will continue as the manag- Washington, D.C. in March. any of these issues, please this column, a few more will arrive. ing editor of Pub Aux and as Tonda and her team are come to Washington, D.C. Truth is, after about 300 responses, it is clear what the re- director of communication for currently working on four for the Community Newspa- sults are going to be. Answers don’t change much after that. So NNA. main issues: First, is trying per Leadership Summit on with nearly 800 responses, it’s safe to say we have a good idea A new ACES platform was to get some kind of postal March 16-17. There will be a what is happening in the industry on this day in February 2016. launched in early January for reform bill done by April to hard-hitting educational prac- Interestingly, this particular survey had the best response of contests and is now open for avoid the closure of additional tical workshop for printers any I’ve conducted. Papers of all sizes and types are represent- entries. The Annual Conven- postal processing centers and for newspaper mailing on the ed in statistically reliable numbers. There are plenty of metro tion planning is underway. thus causing a delay in service 16th at USPS Headquarters. dailies, as well as tiny weeklies, and everything in between. The event will be held in for newspapers. Second, the Details about the printer’s Even a few monthly and online-only publications took part. Franklin, Tenn. on Sept. 22- Obama administration is pro- workshop and the Summit are The most responses came from the Midwest and Southeast 24. The area is known for its posing to make every worker at nnaweb.org. United States, in nearly identical numbers, which is usually the case. Very few responses came from Eastern Canada, which is also normal. It’s also interesting that newspapers in the Mid- David Chavern is the presi- west and Southeast U.S. appear to be the healthiest, which may dent and CEO of the Newspa- (or may not) be an indication of why there are more papers in per Association of America. NAA CEO those areas. One of the most interesting aspects of conducting these surveys is the ability to break the numbers up in a variety of Invested in the future ways. For instance, I can tell you how advertising sales at metro Update papers on the West Coast compare to those at independently of news media owned weekly papers in Texas. It’s fascinating to speak at a newspaper association con- If you want to know who vention and share how their papers compare to newspapers still believes in a future for in other areas. It’s even more interesting to see how different news media, just turn to types of papers in the same area are doing, based on their size, some of our most respected ownership and other variables. businessmen: Warren Buffett. DAVID CHAVERN I knew that newspapers were doing well overall. I just didn’t Jeff Bezos. John Henry. Glen know how well. As with other places I’ve visited recently, pub- Taylor. lishers I spoke with at the Michigan Press Association conven- on Twitter, or check Google All of them have made to foreign policy. Communi- tion this past weekend shared that they were having very good News. All of these successful significant investments in ties still want to be informed years and their numbers are steady or growing. I visited with platforms are aggregators, newspapers, despite the and connected. The format owners of paid circulation papers, free papers, community pa- collecting and curating the media pundits that have of the news will continue pers, collegiate newspapers, daily papers and weeklies. I spoke original reporting produced been claiming the death of to evolve, but the need for with several publishers who had started new papers that are by news organizations. the newspaper industry for journalism remains – and doing quite well. It was inspiring to hear their stories. Google, Apple and Snapchat years. Just a few weeks ago, this need is uniquely met by I had planned to deliver an overview of this survey, so you nd don’t have reporters on sala- Buffett acquired his 32 newspaper organizations. could see for yourself how papers are doing in North America. ry, but they do have partner- paper, the Fredericksburg Who else has the resources However, I was struck by the results of one question and would ships with news media that Free-Lance-Star, demonstrat- or dedication to fund re- like to spend the rest of this column sharing those responses enable them to provide this ing that print journalism porters to cover key beats, with you. content. As a result, the news remains relevant even as our showing up at the city hall, The question: “Compared to three years ago, how would you audience continues to grow. digital audience – on mobile, Capitol Hill or school board describe the overall health of your primary publication(s)?” In many ways, this reminds social media, virtual reality meetings day after day? To My interest was peaked when I took screenshots of responses me of Hollywood. In the and a variety of other plat- drill down into the messy to that lone question, based on the types of newspapers. first half of the 1900s, we forms – continues to grow details of an investigation? By sheer coincidence, I laid out the various responses by turned exclusively to movies rapidly. To fact-check claims and group on my screen. The groups included: for video entertainment. To It can be easy to overes- piece together eyewitness n Independent newspapers, locally owned and operated become a star, you had to timate the challenges and reports, providing context n Part of a small group (5 or fewer papers) first make it to Los Angeles underestimate the value of and analysis? There are cer- n Part of a mid-size group (6 to 20 papers), but act much like and land a major role on any organization. But when tainly wonderful digital-only an independent paper with most of the work done locally the silver screen. Then the an investor as successful as news organizations that hire n Part of a mid-size group, with much of their work directed advent of television created Warren Buffett continues reporters and devote signifi- or done at a central location a new, personalized way to to view newspaper media cant time and energy to jour- n Part of a large regional group (20 or more papers in one consume content and more as worthwhile, profitable nalism, but the vast majority geographical region) opportunities for actors to investments, it’s time to take of these stories are produced n Part of a large national group, covering more than one get noticed. They no longer a second look. by newspaper companies. geographical area of the country had to rely exclusively on In reality, the demand for Now, you may or may While 26 percent of newspapers affiliated with large nation- movies to make it. original, relevant reporting not open a copy of a print al groups and 21 percent of those in large regional groups has only grown. Readers are paper every day to get that The model has changed hungry to understand their news. But maybe you open world, from the city council an app, or the links shared See CHAVERN, Page 7 See SLIMP, Page 7 6 THE BULLETIN | FEBRUARY 8, 2016 Free Member Exchange

Saturday and Sunday hours are 12-7 programs for sales represen- Help Wanted a.m.. This is an hourly position and tatives. pay is $10.80. To apply directly go to • Eliminate unprofitable items FREE FOR WNA lee.net/careers/. Search for Capital ASSISTANT EDITOR - The Lady- from sales lines. smith News is looking for a qualified Newspapers using the location candidate to fill an open part-time MEMBERS: search menu. The deadline to apply • Prepare advertising depart- assistant editor position. Editorial is 2/9/2016. Capital Newspapers, ment’s annual operating budget duties will include coverage of gov- 1901 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, within deadlines. WI 53713. Affirmative Action/Equal ernment, courts and, on occasion, There is no charge for WNA • Continuously monitor revenue Opportunity Employer. Pre-employ- community events. Camera skills and expense budget to ensure members to place ads in the ment drug testing applies. (0209) are a must. The applicant should department achieves budget be proficient with a computer and Free Member Exchange. MULTIMEDIA AD DIRECTOR - Riv- goals. have experience with InDesign and erTown Multimedia is looking for a • Concentrate on expense Photoshop. The applicant must have WNA’s Free Member Exchange features “Help Wanted,” “Give Director level sales professional with controls and suggest expense good people skills and be motivated the energy, positive attitude, digital Away” and “For Sale” ads submitted by WNA member news- reductions. to work with a staff dedicated to papers. The Free Member Exchange is updated frequently and marketing skills and technical un- putting out an excellent newspaper. available online on the Employment page in the Industry Resourc- derstanding to thrive in a multimedia • Represent newspaper at com- Please send resumes and writing es section of the WNA website and also distributed through a company growing both local print munity activities and newspa- samples to: Ladysmith News, P.O. and digital. The successful candidate per association meetings. Box 189, Ladysmith, WI, 54848. The weekly email, sent to more than 800 subscribers with an interest in the Wisconsin newspaper industry. will help lead our hyper-local growth Ladysmith News is an equal oppor- in the Eastern MN/ Western WI re- • Lead and develop programs for tunity employer. (0307) scheduled RTU sessions. Members may submit ads via email to: James.Debilzen@wnanews. gion by helping customers success- fully market through the company’s CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT com. Member-submitted ads will appear on this page for four weeks Supervisory duties: digital and multi-media products REPORTER - The Capital Times and are included when Bulletins are distributed. and services. RiverTown Multimedia • Assign and manage sales (captimes.com) is seeking a prolific territory and sales/ account and versatile reporter who can is a division of family-owned Forum WNA members may also list help wanted and internship ads in Communications Company with 9 distribution to sales personnel. provide sharp and in-depth analysis the Iowa Newspaper Association Bulletin at no cost. Send your ad community newspapers, 14 web- • Monitor sales numbers of ac- about public affairs and politics in to [email protected] and around Madison, Wisconsin. sites, 5 shoppers, various shopping count representatives. We are looking for someone who is guides, magazines, a full-service Ads from non-members are 25¢ per word with a $50 minimum • Determine training needs of agile, creative and who can build a print and digital media planning per month of publication. department, as well as commer- staff and provide training op- following among politically interested portunities. readers. This reporter will work to cial printing capabilities of every produce a range of stories for our Submit your resume variety. The Ad Director serves as • Conduct periodic performance digital-first newsroom, from daily the leader of the RTMM Advertising appraisals. news and features to analytical If you are seeking work in the Wisconsin newspaper industry and Department. This includes; all retail, • Cooperate with HR to ensure pieces, profiles, curations and in- would like to have your resume included, please: classified, digital, national, and special project advertising functions for proper personnel file mainte- vestigative articles. In addition, our nance. newsroom has a strong commit- • E-mail your name, the type of position you’re seeking (i.e., editori- the RiverTown Multimedia group. ment to covering issues of race al, advertising, business, etc.), and your resume in PDF (preferred) This person is also responsible for • Calculate commissions and in the community, and is seeking or Microsoft Word. developing and directing department bonuses earned by advertising someone who will find such stories • Include “Resume” in the subject line of your e-mail. strategy, implementing new product personnel. challenging and valuable. While launches, and training a competitive and professional Sales Staff. Plans, Applicant must possess: we continue to publish a widely Your resume will remain online for up to three months, unless you develops and administers annual distributed weekly tabloid, our focus request removal sooner. • The energy, motivation, and and future is digital and the spirit of advertising department budgets drive to make numerous pro- innovation that comes with it. We and ensures department reaches fessional sales presentations The Wisconsin Newspaper Association reserves the right to revenue goals. This would include have dramatically grown our digital decline resumes, and is not responsible for inaccurate resume each day audience, with a major emphasis quarterly goal-setting congruent information sent by applicants. • The skills to communicate on social media, and have begun to with the budgets. Responsible for all effectively through written and host community events. The suc- advertising sales, sales support staff verbal correspondence cessful applicant will have at least Use the search tool menu and select in print and online. We offer a com- hiring and firing. Also serves as a two years of significant journalism Wisconsin State Journal. You must petitive salary and benefits package Zone Sales Manager for a designated • The ability to thrive in a com- experience, proven writing skills and apply online to be considered for that includes medical, dental, vision, sales zone. This person is also a key petitive environment demonstrated fluency with social this position. As part of your online 401(k) plan and more. Apply online and integral member of the man- • The willingness to be a team media. In this changing digital media application, please attach writing/ at www.lacrossetribune.com/ agement team to further advance player environment, flexibility, an innovative editing/headline writing samples. workhere. Search for this position the standing of the newspaper and mindset and an optimistic attitude This is an hourly, temporary full-time by searching jobs in La Crosse, WI. our respective websites in all of the Qualifications: are essential. A bachelor’s degree in position. The deadline to apply is Equal Opportunity Employer. (0226) communities that we serve. • Four year degree in com- journalism or a related field is pre- Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Wisconsin PART-TIME DISTRIBUTION EXPE- Management duties: munications or marketing (or ferred, and extensive knowledge of State Journal, 1901 Fish Hatchery DITOR - In this position you will or- equivalent) Madison, Dane County and Wiscon- Road, Madison, WI 53713. Affirmative • Direct all retail, national and ganize and prepare the distribution sin politics is a major plus. To apply, Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. special projects advertising • Minimum 2 years sales ex- center for the distribution of the please submit a resume, cover let- Pre-employment drug testing functions including setting perience (print/ digital media Wisconsin State Journal in a timely ter, and email five writing samples to applies. (0301) rates. advertising preferred) and efficient manner. Responsibil- Cap Times City Editor Katie Dean at OPINION/FEATURES EDITOR - The ities include distributing advance • Analyze advertising revenue [email protected]. This is a full- • Proven sales track record La Crosse Tribune is seeking a dy- sections of Sunday papers to work data to identify strengths and time hourly position. The deadline to • Excellent communication, orga- namic Opinion/Features editor who stations, organizing the distribution weaknesses. apply is Feb. 18, 2016. (0218) nizational and time manage- can help coordinate reader-focused center to distribute main section of • Identify opportunities and ment skills COPY EDITOR INTERN - The local and syndicated content for the newspapers to the carriers, picking develop sales strategies for Wisconsin State Journal is looking Tribune and assist our sister papers up and organizing bundle labels, en- increased advertising revenue. The competitive compensation for a full-time summer intern to in the River Valley Media Group. This suring draws are adjusted for each package offers excellent career assist on its night news copy desk. editor will uphold our heritage of route according to the manifest, • Analyze marketplace and earning potential. We have excellent Primary responsibilities will include developing award-winning Opinion distributing the correct number of competition to determine most company benefits, including health, editing stories, writing headlines and pages that highlight a variety of local product samples or special inserts effective pricing. dental, and vision insurance as well proofing pages for the news, busi- voices and opinions. You’ll also coor- to the appropriate carriers, keeping • Develop and position different as paid time off, flex and 401k plans. ness and features sections. Days of dinate feature and Sunday advance on-duty district manager informed products and pricing programs If you desire a challenge, then we the week may vary and will include pages with local, reader-focused of any problems or shortages, to address needs of small, mid- want to talk to you! Please send some weekends. The ideal candi- content, including coordinating cleaning the distribution center sized and larger territories. a cover letter and resume with date will be currently enrolled in a syndicated material and freelance after each delivery, and pre-insert- references to: Steve Gall, Publisher journalism-related degree program contributions. Communication skills ing papers for problem routes. A • Conduct regular and meaning- at [email protected]. No later than and have at least two semesters — both internal and external — are qualified candidate will be at least ful training in accordance with February 12, 2016. (0212) of experience editing for a college key, as well as a commitment to 18 years old and have a good work product knowledge, competi- EDITORIAL DIRECTOR - newspaper or other publication. imaginative presentation on print history and references. You must tion and other relevant subjects. RiverTown Additionally, the position requires a and digital platforms. We need have a valid driver’s license with a Multimedia is seeking a Director level • Plan special sections, prepare news professional with the energy, basic knowledge of libel, the ability someone who can effectively and good driving record. Required work- materials and establish sched- to work under deadline pressure professionally communicate with days are Thursday, Saturday and positive attitude, digital skills and ules. technical understanding to thrive in and a strong command of spelling, colleagues, readers, letter-writ- Sunday and as needed. Hours will be grammar and AP style. To apply ers and community columnists to 20-29 per week and work times will • Administrate and develop, online, go to http://lee.net/careers/. create great opinion content both vary. Thursday hours are flexible. when necessary, commission See EXCHANGE, Page 7 THE BULLETIN | FEBRUARY 8, 2016 7

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The newspaper indus- player information on all of the opportu- try amendment to AB 724 nities at Capital Newspapers and AB 724 EXCHANGE The competitive compensation simply codifies the above to apply online, go to http://lee.net/ Continued from front page Continued from page 6 package offers excellent career referenced DWD opinion by careers/. Use the location search deleting the provision requir- earning potential. We have excellent The provision requiring menu and select Reedsburg Times ing that newspaper carriers a multimedia company growing both that newspaper carriers company benefits, including health, be treated as employees for local print and digital. The successful Press. Deadline to apply is February be treated as “employees” dental, and vision insurance as well the purpose of worker’s com- candidate will help lead our hy- 12, 2016. This is a full-time hourly po- was cited in 2015 by the as paid time off, flex and 401k plans. pensation coverage. Repeal per-local growth in the Eastern MN/ sition. Reedsburg Times-Press, 714 Wisconsin Compensation If you desire a challenge, then we of this provision will allow Matt’s Ferry Road, Baraboo, WI 53913. Rating Bureau when classi- Western WI region by developing want to talk to you! Please send newspapers to be treated Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity fying newspaper carriers for and successfully executing a region- like all other employers who a cover letter and resume with the purpose of newspaper al content gathering delivery strate- Employer. Pre-employment drug currently rely on the nine references to: Steve Gall, Publisher insurance coverage. It was gy through the company’s digital and testing applies. (0212) point test when determin- at [email protected]. No later than this situation, involving a multi-media products, platforms ing independent contractor Feb. 12, 2016. (0212) REPORTER - CNI/NOW Newspapers, member of the WNA, that re- status. and services. RiverTown Multimedia located in Waukesha, Wisconsin sulted in the discovery of the REPORTING INTERN - The Wis- is a division of family-owned Forum is accepting resumes and work existing statutory conflict in consin State Journal is seeking a Communications Company with 9 samples for a full-time Reporting interpretation of the employ- The Ask When Calling general assignment reporting intern community newspapers, 14 web- position . We plan to fill this position ment status of newspaper to assist the city desk over the Your State Represen- sites, 5 shoppers, various shopping with an energetic journalist with carriers. summer. Under the direction of the The Wisconsin Depart- guides, magazines, a full-service solid reporting and writing skills who tative city editor and other reporters, this ment of Workforce Devel- print and digital media planning can produce quality copy. The ability Please vote “yes” in person will write news stories and opment in a memo date department, as well as commercial to meet deadlines is critical. This support of the newspaper briefs, help other reporters gather Jan. 20 supports the WNA’s printing capabilities of every variety. general assignment role includes industries amendment to information or conduct research, position that the nine point city government, school district, test found in the Wisconsin Assembly Bill 724, when it is RESPONSIBILITIES: and answer phones. This position police and fire, human-interest Worker’s Compensation Act called for a vote on Tuesday, offers several opportunities to February 9, 2016. • Plan, coordinate and direct features, issues and trends, and takes precedence over the participate in major breaking news Link to Assembly contact newsroom employees/ activ- occasional project reporting with Section in the Act stating stories and develop solid A1 clips. information: ities for all relevant print and other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s that all newspaper carriers Candidates should be enrolled http://docs.legis.wiscon- digital publications. degree, preferably in Journalism, must be employees. in college and working toward a sin.gov/2015/legislators/ newspaper experience, including • Create and implement a stra- journalism degree. Experience on assembly college programs, preferred. Must What the Amendment Your assistance is greatly tegic vision for digital content, a college newspaper is desired. be able to communicate and work appreciated. with a focus on growth and Qualified candidates must be able to Does effectively with internal and external innovative distribution solutions. write clearly and concisely, translate customers, staff and supervisor. complicated information into stories • Review and evaluate work of Must have demonstrated writing and of broad interest, and represent the This is why I – and so the newsroom staff/s on a reporting skills. Skills in photography, many other business lead- paper with tact and professionalism. CHAVERN continuing basis. video, audio and social media (espe- ers – remain confident Excellent spelling and grammar skills Continued from page 5 cially Twitter and Facebook) helpful. about the future of the news • Meeting as needed with staff and a demonstrated ability to com- industry: because the need members and company leader- Due to the creative nature of this again just in the last 10 municate effectively are required. and demand remains high. position, work samples are required years. We have Netflix, Hulu, ship to coordinate coverage of Must have access to a vehicle. The There is no denying that the to be considered for this role. Please and self-made stars on You- news events, formulate policy, internship will be a hourly full-time last several years have been include either your website where Tube with an even broader establish schedules, solve both challenging and trans- position, June through August. fan base than some of Hol- publication problems and to samples can be viewed or attach a formative, and the industry Times and days of work vary but lywood’s A-list celebrities. make necessary organizational document to your profile (you will be has had to make some tough may include nights and weekends. Video consumption is even prompted to do this). Mailed submis- choices to evolve with the changes. To be considered for the position more targeted and personal. sions are not accepted and cannot culture. But we are evolving, applicants must apply online at And while the format and • Contribute to the overall edito- be returned. Apply to: sue.sattler@ just as the growing audience delivery has varied widely, rial efforts through occasional http://lee.net/careers/opportunities. numbers suggest. jmg.com (0216) the demand for such enter- writing. As part of your online application, I believe this is what Buf- tainment continues to grow please attach five samples of your GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT- fett, Bezos, Henry and Taylor – as evidenced by EMarket- • Working with and mentoring work or links to five recent stories. ER — Chippewa Falls, WI. We have see in the future for news. er’s estimate that Americans reporters and other editors in The deadline to apply is Monday, an opening for an entry-level general While they value the public spend 5.5 hours consuming pursuit of professional devel- service journalism of local Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. Wisconsin assignment reporter for a western video each day on phones, opment goals and journalistic news organizations, they are State Journal, 1901 Fish Hatchery Wisconsin daily newspaper. Duties mobile and television. growth. also smart investors. They Road, Madison, WI 53713. Affirmative include all aspects of reporting, in- Similarly, we find that the know how to identify assets Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. cluding news, features, photography, audience for this in-depth, • Represent the newsroom and that will turn a profit. Pre-employment drug testing and our website and social media. trusted and local news is RiverTown Multimedia group In a 2013 letter to share- soaring on digital platforms. at community activities and applies. (0215) The right candidate will be enthusi- holders, Buffett announced According to comScore professional newspaper asso- astic, ambitious, curious, responsible that his company would con- REPORTER - The twice-weekly research, 179 million adults and able to meet deadlines. Must be tinue acquiring newspapers ciation meetings. Reedsburg Times-Press is looking engaged with digital news- able to cover evening and weekend “as long as the economics for an energetic general assignment paper media in August 2015. • Prepare annual newsroom assignments. Candidates must made sense.” His recent pur- reporter to cover all aspects of a That’s a 10 percent increase budgets and make capital rec- provide their own transportation. A chase is just one more proof thriving community in southern Wis- year over year, and double ommendations. journalism degree and/or experience point that the economics do, consin. Duties include writing news the growth rate for the Inter- in community journalism is pre- indeed, make sense. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: and feature stories, photography, in- net overall. ferred. The Chippewa Herald offers a terviewing sources and researching • College degree in journalism, great benefit package that includes data for news and feature articles, communications or a related medical, dental and vision plans, life developing sources, as well as work- improved health over the field. insurance and paid vacation. For ing with the daily Baraboo News past three years, compared consideration, please complete our SLIMP • At least five years of newsroom Republic, a sister newspaper. The to large regional groups. It online application at www.chippe- Continued from page 5 seems, as the control of the experience, including experi- reporter will create content for the wavalleynewspapers.com/workhere. newspaper gets closer to ence managing people, editorial indicated better health than newspapers’ website, www.reeds- home, so do improvements processes and budgets. Search “Location” for “The Chippewa three years ago, that num- burgtimespress.com. Work hours in its health. Herald”. Applications should include ber, represented by a green will include some nights and week- These findings are still • Exceptional communications a resume and three clips of your bar on my screen, increased ends. Experience with reporting and preliminary and it’s almost skills and knowledge of digital/ work. Equal Opportunity Employer. as the newspapers indicated newspaper photography is a plus. guaranteed that there will be social media. (0211) more local control: plenty of surprises await- Minimum requirements include the n 26 percent : Large Na- • Must be creative, hardworking ing me as I dig through the ability to write clearly and concisely, NEWSPAPER EDITOR - The Inde- tional Group numbers over the next few and a self-starter. the ability to translate complicated pendent-Register has an immediate n 21 percent: Large Re- weeks. facts and information into copy that opening for an editor. This position is gional Group • Must have a valid driver’s license One thing is clear: News- is readable, the ability to develop based at our Brodhead office. This n 33 percent: Mid-size with a driving record that is papers are doing better than Group with Central Control insurable by the company. news reports with little direction and weekly newspaper serves Green they were a few years ago, n 36 percent: Mid-size exercise news judgment needed to and Rock Counties, with an empha- and most are reporting they Group with Local Control Applicant must possess: determine what does or does not sis on Brodhead, Juda, Albany and feel good about the future. n 40 percent: Independent, make a story. The ability to create Orfordville. This position reports to We seem to have turned a • The skills to communicate Not Part of a Group content for the web and a comfort the general manager. A staff of re- corner and attitudes and effectively through written and With almost 800 responses numbers indicated a solid verbal correspondence using multimedia platforms are a porters and photographers report to so far, it seems that news- future ahead. plus. Applicants must have imme- this position. J school or an english papers locally owned and So much to report. So little • The ability to thrive in a com- diate access to transportation for degree preferred. Send resume operated are almost twice as space. petitive environment timely story coverage. Candidates likely to have experienced • The willingness to be a team willing to relocate to Reedsburg See EXCHANGE, Page 8 will be given preference. For more 8 THE BULLETIN | FEBRUARY 8, 2016 Free Member Exchange

territory or target market and will You’ll be part of a national company an emphasis in agricultural journal- Agri-View — Capital Newspapers, EXCHANGE be required to strategically build out that’s committed to being leading ism or equivalent knowledge/experi- 1901 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, Continued from page 7 a prospect pipeline for existing and news and information provider in ence. The person in this position will WI 53713. Affirmative Action/Equal new clients. Although you strive to the area. As an integral part of our also work with Capital Newspapers’ Opportunity Employer - Pre-em- with clips and salary expectations meet and exceed quota, you will team, you will be provided with all Niche Publications division. The ideal ployment drug testing applies. for immediate consideration. Randy always act in the best interest of the tools necessary to be success- candidate will be skilled in social (0209) Johnson, general manager, Rock the client. ful. In addition to a base salary and media, project management, and be Valley Publishing, L.L.C. Rjohnson@ commission+bonus plan we offer adept at learning programs related WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE: Seeking Work rvpublishing.com. 815-654-4850 great health benefits, cell phone and to desktop publishing. Proficient (0304) • BS or BA with 2+ years of ap- mileage reimbursement, training knowledge of computer software is Posted December 2015 plicable sales experience or a opportunities and a fun and terrific necessary, including but not limited ADVERTISING SALES REPRESEN- minimum of 4 years of relevant team atmosphere that will support to Microsoft Word and Adobe Acro- Evan Halpop - Reporter/photogra- TATIVE - Great products are our selling experience. and grow your talents. bat. Must be proficient at using the pher vehicle for success. But we place Internet, and at research and data • Proven track record of suc- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Posted November 2015 equal importance on our human collection. Candidate needs to be cess selling B2B solutions. talent. Our remarkable people — RVMG is an equal opportunity able to meet deadlines and com- Phillip A. Humphries - General with their digital fluency, product • Competent negotiation and employer and supports a diverse municate effectively. The position assignment reporter, multi-media knowledge, and ability to position our accurate forecasting skills. workforce. We offer a competitive requires the ability to use a com- journalist, columnist differentiators — are as important salary and benefits package that in- puter and keyboard and take notes • Experience in consultative as the products themselves. cludes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) quickly. There will be the occasional sales, customer acquisition, di- Publishing WHO ARE WE? River Valley Media plan and more. need to attend pasture walks or agnosing client needs, presen- farm tours and be able to keep up For Sale Group reaches more than 380,000 Apply online at www.riverval- tations, objections, closing, time with the group. The candidate must readers in print and over 350,000 leynewspapers.com/workhere. management, client retention possess a valid driver’s license with FOR SALE — Two (2) profitable online readers throughout southern Search for this position by search- and problem solving. a good driving record, and have weekly newspapers for sale in and central Wisconsin. Check us out ing jobs in La Crosse, WI. Equal • Ability to work in a fast paced access to a private vehicle to be Wisconsin - owner financing with at www.rivervalleynewspapers.com. Opportunity Employer (0209) We are part of the Lee Enterprises’ environment. considered for this position. This 10 percent down! Contact james. group of companies. Lee provides ASSISTANT EDITOR - Agri-View, position is based out of Agri-View’s [email protected] for more • Be professional, outgoing and local news and information, and a Wisconsin’s leading agricultural Madison office. To apply go to http:// information. friendly with the ability to major platform for advertising in its publication, is looking for an as- lee.net/careers/ and search Capital adapt sales techniques and FOR SALE - Two Northwoods markets with 46 daily newspapers sistant editor. Candidate must be Newspapers using the location presentations to fit the client. weeklies. Asking $175,000. County and a joint interest in four others, proficient in AP Style and in correct search menu. Submit a resume seats. Gross sales $395,000 last rapidly growing digital products and • Proficient at setting personal grammar use, as well as have an and three samples of your work. year. Net income $40,000 after nearly 300 specialty publications in goals and achieving them. agricultural background. Duties The deadline to apply is Jan. 27, 2016. owner’s salary. Call (715) 622-0543. 22 states. Lee’s newspapers have will include entry of agricultural This is a full-time exempt position. • Contribute to a positive, circulation of 1.1 million daily and 1.5 news into a content-manage- constructive and can-do million Sunday, reaching nearly four ment system, management of atmosphere to make the de- million readers in print alone. Lee’s Agri-View’s content, and creation partment and company more websites and mobile and tablet of relationships with agricultur- effective. products attract 20 million plus al organizations and universities. unique visitors monthly. Lee com- EXTRA AWESOME STUFF WE There will also be the opportunity mon Stock is traded on the New WOULD LIKE TO SEE: to write stories, take photos, attend York Stock Exchange under the conferences and shows, and visit You are motivated and driven, you symbol LEE. For more information farms and businesses. As a repre- about Lee, please visit www.lee.net. like taking on challenges, finding sentative of Agri-View, the person creative solutions, helping people, in this position will work to create WHO ARE YOU? You are a sales helping yourself, you have a sense and maintain a strong network of representative who is expected of humor, you like to have fun — industry professionals. Candidate to sell and develop high perfor- and you think on your feet! We must be a strong communicator mance print and online marketing are growing and expanding, so you and an enthusiastic team player programs for local businesses. might literally need to! Sound like willing to work effectively and You will be tasked to identify the you? Apply! Not you at all? Perhaps efficiently, with the ability to juggle right advertising prospects and you know someone. Shoot them multiple projects along with a daily product recommendations. You will this link. Thanks! workload. A minimum of a two-year be responsible for understanding WHAT WE CAN PROVIDE YOU: journalism degree is required, with the potential within your defined