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No. 1386 — 14 June, 2021 Missouri Press Association Bulletin, June 14, 2021, Page 2

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Register Online: https://bit.ly/3gCMAZF Staying Overnight? Call the Lodge: 888.265.5500 for The MO Press Assn. Rate of $135 Missouri Press Association Bulletin, June 14, 2021, Page 3 Nominations needed for 2022 officers, directors The Missouri Press Association Ruby Bailey, Columbia Missourian, are nominating committee will be meeting serving one-year terms, also expiring to decide on candidates for 2022 MPA Dec. 31, 2021. Missouri Press Association Second Vice President, Secretary, Persons who wish to be considered Treasurer, and four Directors. for any of the positions, including those Missouri Press Service The terms of current directors Kevin persons whose terms are expiring, must 802 Locust St. Jones, St. Louis American, and Bryan complete a nomination form and return Columbia, MO 65201-4888 Jones, Versailles Leader-Statesman, are it to Missouri Press Association by July 1. (573) 449-4167; FAX (573) 874-5894 expiring Dec. 31, 2021. A copy of the nomination form www.mopress.com The position of former MPA director is available on MPA's website or by Jim Van Nostrand, Columbia Tribune, is contacting Missouri Press staff. PRESIDENT: Liz Irwin, Missouri Lawyers Media, St. Louis expiring Dec. 31, 2021. Trevor Vernon, The Advertiser, Eldon, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: Roger Dillon, The position of former MPA director immediate past president of MPA, is Shannon County Current Wave, Eminence Mary King, Jackson County Advocate, is chairman of the nominating committee. SECOND VICE PRES.: Beth Durreman, Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville vacant, and needs to be filled. This term Elections will be held during the SECRETARY: Gary Castor, Jefferson City expires Dec. 31, 2022. MPA Business Meeting on Sept. 24 in News Tribune MPA Secretary Gary Castor, Jefferson Excelsior Springs during MPA’s 155th TREASURER: Ruby Bailey, Columbia Missourian City News Tribune, and MPA Treasurer, Annual Convention. PAST PRESIDENT: Trevor Vernon, Eldon Advertiser DIRECTORS: Donna Bischoff,St. Louis Post-Dispatch Sandy Nelson, The Courier-Tribune, Liberty MoInfoCorps has returned Bryan Jones, Versailles Leader-Statesman Kevin Jones, St. Louis American Amos Bridges, Springfield News-Leader to tackle climate stories Hannah Spaar, The Odessan, Odessa For Missouri Press News system now on Google Drive. As you may already have heard, If you want access to this NNA Represenative: Peggy Scott, Leader Publications, Festus the Missouri School of Journalism content and information when is producing an encore edition of it’s available, please fill out this MPS PRES.: James White, Warsaw Missouri Information Corps. This team very short survey ASAP: https:// VICE PRESIDENT: Jeff Schrag, Springfield SEC-TREAS.: Dennis Warden, Owensville of advanced J-School students and missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ MPS DIRECTORS: Jim Robertson, recent grads will be producing stories dnjQqRC0PHpQJNA Columbia; Phil Conger, Bethany on climate issues this summer and If you have any questions, you distributing them free of charge. can contact Kathy Kiely at kielyk@ We are setting up our distribution missouri.edu STAFF Mark Maassen: Executive Director, [email protected] Matthew Barba: Editor, [email protected] Still time to apply for free tuition Ted Lawrence: Ad Director, [email protected] Kristie Fortier: Member Services, for Missouri Photo Workshop Meeting Coordinator, [email protected] For Missouri Press News As a member of MPA, the $600 Michael Harper: Foundation Director, Missouri Press Association members tuition would be waived thanks to the [email protected] Marcie Elfrink: Bookkeeping, have a unique opportunity to get a local association’s support. If accepted, the [email protected] photo story completed for their audiences photographer would need to commit Jeremy Patton: Graphics Designer, through the MPA’s partnership with the to focusing on the workshop during the [email protected] Jackie Wiehe: Insertion Order Coordinator Missouri Photo Workshop. week of September 19 – 25, 2021. [email protected] Since the 73rd MPW will again be Part of the application process requires virtual, we’d like to encourage Missouri a letter of recommendation. Publishers Jean Maneke: Legal Hotline Counselor (816) 753-9000 newspapers to get in on this action - to and managing editors are encouraged to [email protected] have their lead visual journalists apply support the time commitment. for the workshop and hopefully have The application deadline is June 15. Helen Headrick: NIE Director [email protected] a photo story from your hometown The letters, resume and portfolio can be be something you can deliver to your submitted via the ‘apply’ section on the readers. website: http://mophotoworkshop.org/ Southeast Missouri Press Association Annual Meeting Thursday, July 15, 2021 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration opens 8:45 a.m. Robinson Event Center 2411 Walters Lane Perryville, MO Schedule 9:00 3:00 to 3:45 Welcome from Beth Durreman, SEMO president Internship Program Representatives of Missouri Press Association Michael Harper, Missouri Press Foundation Director

9:45 - 10:30 4:00 to 5:00 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — Interactive presentation Sharing and discussion of MPAME Entries and Winners Dr. Tamara Zellars Buck, J.D. — Professor and Chair, Great idea exchange time Mass Media, Southeast Missouri State University Gina Raffety

10:40 -12:15 Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial and Exact Replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall Photo and Interview Opportunities

12:30 - 1:15 Lunch

1:15 - 1:45 Legal updates with Jean Maneke, MPA Attorney

2:00 - 3:00 Headlines and Cutlines — Interactive presentation Kim Robertson, Editor, Leader Publications Dinner at Mary Jane Burger & Brew - RSVP required - Paid for by individuals

Membership dues are $100 per newspaper: Included in your dues is registration and lunch at the annual meeting for up to four attendees. Please let Beth Durreman know by July 6 how many will be attending so we can order food and drinks. Send to [email protected] Send dues to Gina Raffety, Treasurer, Cash Book Journal PO Box 369, Jackson, MO • 63755 573-243-3515 Newspaper:______Contact Name:______Street Address:______City: ______State:_____ Zip:______Phone:______Email Address: ______Meeting Attendee/(s): ______Missouri Press Association Bulletin, June 14, 2021, Page 5 Missouri Press Classifieds: Who is looking for YOU? MANAGING EDITOR/SPORTS HELP WANTED WRITER: The McDonald County EDITOR: The Columbia Tribune Press weekly newspaper is looking for a seeks a dynamic, results-driven editor managing editor/sports writer to cover are owners, CEOs, partners, general to lead its digital-first newsroom in the growing communities of Southwest managers or executives, and cite SBJ as producing impactful journalism in Missouri. their preferred source of business news. Missouri’s fourth-largest city. The person in this position will Founded in 1980, SBJ is an independent The editor will be responsible for have the following job duties: and locally owned small business run by supervising other editors and reporters • Manage a full-time reporter and second-generation publisher Jennifer dedicated to providing a steady correspondents, including assigning Jackson. stream of high-quality content for stories, planning weekly sections, SBJ is seeking a business reporter to columbiatribune.com and the seven-day- editing copy and photos, proofing pages, add to its newsroom. The ideal candidate a-week Columbia Tribune newspaper. planning future editions and special will dig deep into the business community This position also oversees five weeklies sections. to uncover stories and examine trends. in northern Missouri. • Cover the sports beat in the area, We’re looking for a candidate with An ideal candidate will be equipped to which includes McDonald County High experience, preferably with an emphasis coach reporters, champion investigative School athletics, local youth sports and in business reporting. reporting and serve as an ambassador recreational activities. RESPONSIBILITIES to the community. Experimentation and • Shoot photos for assigned stories, - Research and write for the weekly collaboration are key. sports events and for use as stand-alone print publication and daily e-newsletters Email Amos Bridges (abridges@ art. - Attend bi-weekly Springfield City gannett.com) for more information or to • Work with other weekly papers in Council meetings to cover city spending/ submit a resume. 5-26 the area and the daily paper, Northwest decisions that impact the business Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, to provide community SALES: We’re looking for a regional engaging, timely content for print and - Cover local construction projects salesperson to help spread the word digital editions. through From the Ground Up weekly about our software platform. Workbench • Organize and edit obituaries. feature serves small and medium community · Other duties as assigned. - Assist with copyediting of online and newspapers, giving teams a simple, Some assignments will be on nights print stories cohesive tool that handles digital and weekends. This is a safety sensitive - Develop sources among the business distribution, customer acquisition/ position. community retention, and USPS paperwork/labels The successful applicant will have - Look for enterprising opportunities, — all without requiring a computer experience writing for a weekly or reporting series/in-depth pieces science degree or countless hours of data daily a newspaper, and have a working - Perform other duties as assigned wrangling. Our product usually amounts knowledge of accepted journalism REQUIREMENTS to a savings for customers, not an added standards and practices, including AP - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in expense. style. Experience with sports writing and journalism or a related field/experience This work can be done in-person the ability to operate a camera preferred. - Thrives in an autonomous or virtually, but we’re looking for The McDonald County Press is one of environment someone with industry experience and seven weekly newspapers in the region - Nose for news and a dedication to relationships in Missouri publishing. All owned and operated by the Northwest accuracy details are flexible, but this is probably Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, a daily - Expertise in AP Style part-time, at the latter part of the week. newspaper that covers the region. All TO APPLY Pay is generous, based on results. are part of WEHCO Media. Drug-free Provide cover letter, resume, For more information, contact workplace. EOE. references and samples of work. Email [email protected] or visit lcp-news. Send resumes and work samples to to Executive Editor Christine Temple, com 5-12 Graham Thomas at gthomas@nwadg. [email protected]. No calls, please. com. 6-14 Full time position. Salary COPY EDITOR: Do you want to be commensurate with experience. part of the story-planning process from BUSINESS REPORTER: Benefits, paid holidays and vacation time the ground up? Do you have the skills Springfield Business Journal is an provided. Flexible work environment. to guide reporters and photographers to award-winning niche publication Will require attendance at some evening ensure stories are presented in the most in southwest Missouri. It reaches meetings for coverage and attending appealing way? If so, we want to talk to subscribers through weekly print and SBJ events. SBJ is an equal opportunity you about this opportunity. daily digital publications. Most readers employer. 6-1 Continued on Page 6 Missouri Press Association Bulletin, June 14, 2021, Page 6 Search begun for Missourian's next editor For Missouri Press News If you’re an innovative, creative, writing, editing and storytelling across The University of Missouri School of community-minded journalist, we’re platforms. You’ll teach students who are Journalism has begun its nationwide offering an opportunity to put all curious, ambitious and passionate about search for the next executive editor of your talents to work at the Columbia the future of news the Columbia Missourian, a position Missourian. You’ll work with dedicated You’ll have many opportunities to that also includes the journalism school's faculty and smart, motivated students. collaborate with the other professional Missouri Community Newspaper Students learn by doing in a 24/7 digital newsrooms at the school, as well as Management Chair/Professional and print news environment. world-renowned agencies, such as Practice Professor. The ideal applicant must have a solid Investigative Reporters and Editors. At its inception, many Missouri Press foundation in journalistic storytelling Application Process Association members helped fund the with a proven track record of meeting Please visit the MU’s Human formation of the community newspaper news consumers with vital information, Resources website (hrs.missouri.edu/ management chair. where and how they want it. We’re find-a-job/academic) to access the online The job description can be found looking for someone who has helped application system. Please reference job below and also on Missouri Press' online transform news organizations, with a number 36857. Required application Job Bank at https://mopress.com/job- track record of hiring and mentoring materials are (a) a cover letter, (b) a CV/ bank/: diverse and talented staff and making a resume, (c) a one-page vision statement EXECUTIVE EDITOR AND difference for the people you’ve served. about how you might re-invent a JOURNALISM PROFESSOR: Your teaching role will be enhanced community newsroom, (d) a one-page Executive Editor of the Columbia and powered by the Missouri diversity statement that specifically Missourian and Missouri Community Community Newspaper Management addresses how you would engage with a Newspaper Management Chair/ Chair endowment, which you will help diverse student population with regards Professional Practice Professor guide and oversee. You’ll team up with to teaching, research, mentoring, and The Missouri School of Journalism is a world-class research institute where advising, (e) and a list of at least three seeking a visionary leader ready to lead faculty and professionals work together references. Applications must be made a newsroom, elevate digital work and to build prototypes and experiment with online and must include all materials. inspire the next era of great journalists new techniques for news delivery. You’ll For questions, please contact Professor at the world’s top-ranked journalism oversee professional editors, managing Randall Smith, search committee chair, school. a team with a multitude of talents in at [email protected] Continued from Page 5: Who is looking for you? Join our award-winning team as a Herald-Whig at www.whig.com 4-19 Manager wanted for mid-sized daily copy Editor at the Herald-Whig. The paper in Central Missouri. Good pay Herald-Whig is a smaller newspaper REPORTER: North Central and benefits package. that thinks big. The ideal candidate for Missouri paper looking for reporter for Email resumes to [email protected] this position brings big ideas and works weekly paper. Great people and places 4-15 collaboratively. to cover. Benfits including insurance, Qualifications include strong design 401k, vactions and great working SALES: Sales People wanted for and editing skills, a solid knowledge of enviroments. Centralia Missouri in beautiful Central the AP Stylebook, experience with story Send resume to Mike Short at Missouri. Complete pay and benefits and photo planning, and knowledge of [email protected] 4-15 package for this weekly paper. Adobe Creative Suite. Web and social Email resumes [email protected] media expertise are a must. SALES MANAGER: Sales 4-15 The Herald-Whig is part of a growing, family-owned-and-operated company dedicated to the communities it serves. The seven-day newspaper publication has won more than 70 state and national awards the past three years, and our circulation is growing. Send a resume, references and samples of your work by mail to Nicole Stevens/Administration, The Quincy Herald-Whig, P.O. Box 909, Quincy, IL 62306, or by email to nstevens@whig. com. You may learn more about The Missouri Press Association Bulletin, June 14, 2021, Page 7

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