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September 29,BulletinBulletin 2016 News and information for the Wisconsin newspaper industry Mentoring the next generation The contest website is live! WNAF-sponsored Submit your entries for the program trains new WNAF Better Newspaper Contest journalism advisers www.betternewspapercontest.com/wna BY JAMES DEBILZEN Communications Director

hen teachers are assigned advising du- Contact Congress Wties for a high school newspaper or yearbook, jour- nalism is often a new subject about overtime rules area they haven’t taught before. Other new advisers are former Time is ripe for action ruling released in May increases journalists who lack formal the threshold for salaried workers training in teaching. amid lawsuits, who qualify for overtime pay from The Journalism Mentor Pro- companion bills $23,660 to $47,476. If the new rule gram helps bridge the skills gap takes effect as planned on Dec. on both fronts, pairing new ad- ublishers who are con- 1, it will require most employees visers with seasoned mentors cerned about the effect of who otherwise qualify for the who have managed successful Pnew overtime standards on exemption from the overtime student media programs for their operations should consider rules, but earn less than $47,476, many years. reaching out to their representa- to begin punching a clock. In The Journalism Mentor Submitted photo tives in Congress. addition to their regular salary, Program – founded in 2007 – is Rachel Rauch, left, publication adviser at Homestead High The new overtime restrictions employers will be required to part of the Journalism Educa- School in Mequon, poses for a photo with Journalism Mentor – slated to become effective on pay them time-and-a-half for the tion Association, the nation’s Program co-founder Linda Barrington at a Journalism Dec. 1 – are being challenged by hours they work that exceed 40 in largest scholastic journalism Education Association convention two years ago. Rauch, one of the Wisconsin Department of Jus- a work week. organization for teachers Barrington’s mentees at the time, had just been presented with tice and 20 other states in federal The magnitude of the new rules and advisers. The Wisconsin the Rising Star Award. court. Efforts are also underway could be devastating to many Newspaper Association Foun- in Congress to nullify the new businesses. dation has provided funding $3,000 toward the program. son, president of the WNA rules with companion bills in the According to The Hill, more for the program for nine years, “I think it’s great we’re Foundation. “Hopefully, early House of Representatives and the than 55 business groups have also supporting mentoring for 42 having a positive impact on exposure to journalism with Senate. filed a lawsuit against the Depart- advisers during that period. high school students and their WNA members are encour- ment of Labor, challenging the In 2016, the WNAF pledged advisers,” said Andrew John- See MENTOR, Page 4 aged to contact Sen. Tammy constitutionality of the overtime Baldwin (202-224-5653), Sen. rule. The lawsuit is being led by Ron Johnson (202-224-5323) the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. and their local congressmen The Wisconsin Newspaper (http://www.house.gov/repre- Association Board of Directors At the NNA Convention sentatives/#state_wi) to request and the National Newspaper As- support for Senate bill S.2707 and sociation have gone on record in House bill H.R.4773. opposition to the salary threshold The Department of Labor increase.

Last chance to file: Saturday is Statement of Ownership deadline ct. 1 is the deadline for paid distribution newspapers to file the Statement of Ownership, Management and OCirculation form (PS Form 3526) with your postmas- ter. After filing, you must publish your statement according to the following timetable, depending on frequency of publi- cation: n Publications issued more frequently than weekly should publish no later than Oct. 10. This applies to dailies, semi-weeklies and three-times-per-week publications. n Publications issued weekly, or less frequently, but Andrew Johnson photo not less than monthly, publish by Oct. 31. This applies to WNA Executive Director Beth Bennett participated in the Public Notice Resource Center’s weeklies. first-ever symposium on Best Practices in Public Notice on Sept. 22. The symposium was held n All other publications publish in the first issue after during the National Newspaper Association’s 130th annual convention in Franklin, Tenn. Pictured Oct. 1. This applies to infrequent publications such as quar- here, from left, are: Eric Barnes, president and publisher of the Memphis Daily News Co.; Mark terlies, bi-monthlies, etc. Stodder, president of Xcential Legislative Technologies; Bennett; and Josh Sharp, vice president of government relations for the Illinois Press Association. 2 THE BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 Industry News Among Friends ‘We Gotta

Milwaukee Dowdell, up about 30 Wittenberg Get Out of The United Performing Arts of Pleas- minutes from Wolf River Media, which Fund (UPAF) in Milwaukee has ant Prairie, Buffalo and publishes The Shawano Leader, tapped retired earlier spent the past and a Wittenberg publishing this Place’ three this year as two years company announced this week respected publisher of as a sports that they have merged. Benefit concert community the Kenosha reporter for The merger of WRM and The and busi- News and a a newspaper Wittenberg Enterprise/Birnam- features soundtrack ness leaders vice president near Niagara wood News and Your Commu- of Vietnam War to co-chair of the Keno- Falls. nity Shopper was completed UPAF’s 50th sha News’ Ken Dowdell Nick Sabato Friday. The Madison Public Library Anniversary parent com- Sauk City Miriam Nelson will remain Foundation will present “We Campaign pany, United as editor and publisher of the Gotta Get Out of this Place,” next year. Communi- Autumn Luedke has joined Wittenberg newspaper, which a benefit concert exploring This trio Betsy Brenner cations Corp. the Sauk Prairie Eagle in Sauk will continue publishing on the Vietnam War era through consists of Dowdell City as a Thursdays from its office at 600 readings and music, on Friday, Betsy Brenner, former pub- retains a reporter. S. Webb St. Sept. 30, at the Barrymore lisher of The Milwaukee Journal part-time role Luedke has Paul Bahr, WRM advertising Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave., Sentinel, Linda Gorens-Levey, as director lived in Wis- sales manager, will oversee the Madison. a partner with General Capital of corporate consin for the Wittenberg advertising sales The event will celebrate a Group and Alex Kramer, market projects for past 15 years. operations. historic soundtrack with Sean leader for the Private Client UCC. She grew up No changes are planned in the Michael Dar- Reserve of U.S Bank. Mon- Ronald in Western Shawano operation. gan and the Brenner spent her career in temurro, of Montemurro New York Nelson purchased the paper Back in the journalism. She was publisher of Kenosha, was and studied from Gordy Boldig and Darlene World Band, If The Milwaukee Journal Senti- formerly general manager of the journalism Block in December 2008. along with nel from January 2005 until her Kenosha News and vice presi- at the State Autumn Luedke Doug Brad- You retirement in June 2016. dent of UCC. He assumed the University ley and Craig Go role of chief financial officer for of New York College at Buffalo. -30- Werner, Kenosha UCC earlier this year. He retired After obtaining a her degree, she authors of >> from that position in August. moved to the Midwest to pursue Rolling Stone Kenosha-based VigeoMedia a career in journalism, where Carla Rae Quiery Magazine’s n WHAT: LLC has appointed two men Minocqua/ she wrote for several community Carl Rae Quiery, a former #1 music “We Gotta with ties to the local newspa- weekly publications. reporter for the Milwaukee book of 2015, Get Out of per industry to management Rhinelander After a decade in the busi- Sentinel and “We Gotta this Place” positions. Nick Sabato has joined the ness, Luedke took a break from later for the Get Out of benefit Ken Dowdell has assumed staff of the Lakeland Times in journalism to raise her son and Milwaukee this Place.” concert the role of chief operating officer Minocqua and the Northwoods pursue other interests. She lives Journal, died Bradley and n WHEN: and Ronald J. Montemurro has River News in Rhinelander as a in Windsor with her husband, Sunday, Sept. Werner will 8 p.m., Fri- taken on the position of chief reporter. He comes to Wisconsin five children and two dogs. 18. She is share stories day, Sept. financial officer. from New York, where he grew survived by from their 30 five children, book about n WHERE: 12 grand- the power Barrymore children of music on Theatre, Staff changes, promotions and seven service men 2090 At- SHARE YOUR Celebrations, milestones great-grand- Carla Rae and women wood Ave., children. A Quiery in Vietnam Madison NEWS IN Your success stories visitation in the 1960s n MORE was held Saturday, Sept. 24 at and 70s. INFO: Send an email to: St. Monica Catholic Church in Bradley http://bit. THE BULLETIN [email protected] Whitefish Bay. was an active ly/2d5b3oP promoter of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS “Faces Never Forgotten” President project, an effort to put a face to every name inscribed on Brian Thomsen | Publisher the Vietnam Memorial Wall Valders Journal in Washington, D.C. Photos Published weekly by the staff of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association for all 1,161 fallen Vietnam First Vice President Director soldiers from Wisconsin were John Ingebritsen | John Humenik | located thanks to participation ADDRESS CONTACT OFFICE HOURS Regional Publisher President & Publisher 34 Schroeder Court Phone: 608-283-7620 Monday Morris Newspapers, Lancaster Wisconsin State Journal, Madison from the Wisconsin News- Suite 220 Toll-Free: 800-261-4242 through Friday paper Association, Wiscon- Madison, WI 53711 Fax: 608-283-7631 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second Vice President Director sin Public Radio, Wisconsin Sidney ‘Skip’ Bliss | Publisher Scott Johnson | Public Television, Milwaukee WNA STAFF The Gazette, Janesville President & Publisher Public Radio and Milwaukee Green Bay Press-Gazette & PG Public Television. Executive Director Third Vice President Media All proceeds of this event Beth Bennett | 608-283-7621 Paul Seeling | Publisher will benefit The Capital [email protected] Woodville Leader Director Campaign for a New Pinney Steve Lyles | Publisher Library. General admission is Member Services Director News Tracker Team Leader Secretary Journal Communications, Inc. Julia Hunter | 608-283-7622 Dianne Campbell | 608-283-7625 Heather Rogge | Publisher $35. [email protected] [email protected] Daily News, West Bend Director Enjoy pre-show refresh- Kris O’Leary | Publisher ments at a special meet-and- Media Services Director Search Technician Treasurer The Tribune-Phonograph, greet reception just down Denise Guttery | 608-283-7630 Ruzica Dzanic| 608-283-7626 Gregg Walker | Publisher Abbotsford the road, in the lobby of the [email protected] [email protected] The Lakeland Times, Minocqua Monona State Bank building. Director VIP tickets ($125) include pre- Communications Director Office Coordinator Past President Jeff Patterson | ferred seating at the concert, James Debilzen | 608-283-7623 Daryl Blumer | 608-283-7624 Carol O’Leary | Publisher President & Publisher admission to the reception, [email protected] [email protected] The Star News, Medford APG Media of Wisconsin and a signed copy of “We Got- ta Get Out of this Place.” Created by and for Wisconsin’s newspapers, WNA exists to strength- Director Director Kevin Clifford | Publisher Patrick Reilly | Publisher For more information, visit en the newspaper industry, enhance public understanding of the role http://bit.ly/2d5b3oP. of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the Watertown Daily Times Dodgeville Chronicle free flow of information. THE BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 3

Industry News Badger Herald holds Download materials for online fundraiser National Newspaper Week he Badger Herald, an independent student Follow the his year marks the 76th anniversary of Tmedia organization at the National Newspaper Week Oct. 2-8. The University of Wisconsin-Mad- Money >> Tannual observance celebrates and em- ison, is seeking donations to phasizes the impact of newspapers on com- help fund its operations. How donations to The Bad- munities large and small. The Herald is accepting do- ger Herald will be utilized: Materials for National Newspaper Week are nations through nVest Wiscon- n $1,500 – Website and IT now available for download at www.National- sin, a crowdfunding platform Expenses NewspaperWeek.com. dedicated to entrepreneurs n $3,500 – Adobe License The content kit will contain editorials, and businesses looking to raise Renewal editorial cartoons, promotional ads and more; money for projects in Wiscon- n $4,124 – Equipment all available for download at no charge to sin. Expenses newspapers across North America. National Tax-deductible donations will n $65,000 – Printing Ex- Newspaper Week is sponsored by Newspaper assist The Badger Herald in its penses Association Managers, Inc., the consortium goal to provide students with a n $30,996 – Rent Expense of North American trade associations repre- platform to develop their skills senting the industry on a state and provincial, with real world experience in regional and national basis. MAKE IT LOCAL by editorializing about journalism, advertising, busi- associated with renewing This year’s theme is “Way to Know!” The the newspaper’s unique relevance. This can ness, marketing, photography, Adobe licenses, adequate aim is to applaud and underscore the newspa- be about your government watchdog role, videography and coding. As a equipment for photo and video per industry's role as the leading provider of coverage of community events, publication of nonprofit and entirely inde- teams, website development news in print, online or mobile devices. timely public notices, etc. pendent media organization, and printing costs. PLAN TO CELEBRATE Nat ional Newspaper Since the principle is timeless, the mate- The Badger Herald receives no Donations over the $7,500 Week by downloading these materials and rials, new and archived from previous years, funding from UW-Madison. mark will help with general devoting as many column inches as possible remain on the website and accessible year- The Herald’s primary fund- expenses and growth. to reinforce the importance of newspapers. round as a continuing resource. raising objective stands at To donate to The Badger Her- $7,500, which will cover costs ald, visit http://bit.ly/2dhvDjN. Free Member Content Milwaukee This weekly free content, accessible at http://tinyurl.com/WNAfreecontent, Pulitzer Prize panel is available for use at no cost to WNA members. features local winners

discussion. To register for the Marquette free event, visit http://www. University hosting marquette.edu/obrien2016. Each fall, Marquette’s Died- Oct. 13 event erich College of Communica- tion aims to convene people ive Marquette alumni affected by or responsible and several Milwaukee for the systems and policies Fjournalists have won or related to vital public matters. shared a Pulitzer Prize, the It does so by presenting the highest honor in U.S. jour- work and research done by The Wisconsin Center for Spooky costumes, haunted nalism. Join the Milwaukee O’Brien Fellows – journalists Investigative Journalism houses, pumpkin carving, Matt Press Club from 5:30-7:30 p.m. who spend a year working has made available the fifth apple bobbing, changing on Oct. 13 to celebrate their with students at Marquette on piece of a seven-part series of trees, falling leaves, crisp air Pommer achievement – and the 100th major journalism projects that stories exploring major voter and apple crisp – the Hallow- anniversary of the prestigious reveal solutions as they uncov- issues leading up to the Nov. een season is simply the best, State Capitol prize – at the fourth annual er problems. 8 election. and Wisconsin does it right, O’Brien Fellowship in Public This year’s O’Brien Fellow- whether you’re up for a day on Newsletter Service Journalism confer- ship in Public Service Journal- In this fifth story, “White the farm or a night of fright. ence at Marquette University’s ism conference will be held American Voters,” News21 Discover Wisconsin explores Alumni Memorial Union. from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, reporters Emily Mills, Jimmy some of the state’s most In his State Capitol News- Co-sponsored by the Mil- Oct. 13, and 9 a.m. to 3:30 Miller and Lian Bunny visited beloved Halloween activities letter, WNA columnist Matt waukee Press Club and Mil- p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14. It will Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania in this week’s column. Pommer says conservative waukee Journal Sentinel, the feature the 2015-16 O’Brien and Tennessee to investi- media has dramatically event will feature a panel dis- Fellows: Justin George of The gate the shift of some white changed the political game cussion with Pulitzer-winning Baltimore Sun, Liz Navratil of rural voters who traditionally and it has helped Donald journalists Jacqui Banaszynski, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, vote Democratic to Repub- Trump, according to Milwau- Knight Chair, Missouri School independent journalist Mi- lican presidential candidate kee talk-show host Charlie of Journalism; Greg Borows- randa Spivack and Dave Donald Trump. What they Sykes. “We’ve basically elim- ki, deputy managing editor, Umhoefer of the Milwaukee found was that in economi- inated any of the referees or Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Journal Sentinel. George will cally depressed areas, where gatekeepers. There’s nobody,” Jackie Crosby, business report- focus on homicides across the coal mines and factories said Sykes, perhaps the most er, Star Tribune (Minneapolis); U.S., Navratil on probation have closed, many white popular conservative talk and Mark Johnson, health and and parole systems, Spivack voters are looking to Trump to show host in Wisconsin. Pom- science reporter, Milwaukee on various open-government solve their region’s financial WISTAX Facts continues its mer, known as the “dean” of Journal Sentinel. Other Pulit- laws and practices and Um- troubles. The story includes discussion about migration State Capitol correspondents, zer winners and finalists will hoefer on the consequences of insights from University of within the state, highlighting has covered government ac- be on hand and recognized as Act 10. Wisconsin-Madison political the top 10 counties that grew tion in Madison for 35 years, well. To register for the free event, science professor Kathy Cra- in population between 2012 including the actions of eight Heavy hors d’oeuvres will visit http://www.marquette. mer, who found rural, mostly and 2014. governors – Warren Knowles, be offered before and after the edu/obrien2016. white voters in Wisconsin Pat Lucey, Martin Schreiber, who are disenchanted with Lee Dreyfus, Tony Earl, Tommy government and looking for Thompson, Scott McCallum change. and Jim Doyle. 4 THE BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 WNA Sponsored Training

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ism. Sometimes, they have been ‘I don’t know if this sitting down at a computer and MENTOR a journalist themselves, but making changes myself or tak- Continued from Front Page By the have never taught ... and some- program would ing over a staff meeting when times they’re a teacher who’s have started and they’re in charge,” said adviser the help of quality journalism Numbers >> taught, but they’ve never done Lindsay Skatrud in JEA’s “Men- advisers will spur student inter- journalism.” been approved toring Matters” spring newslet- Since it’s inception in 2007, est in working for the newspa- The goal of the Journalism ter. Skatrud is the adviser of the the JEA Journalism Mento- per industry.” Mentoring Program is to pro- (by the JEA) if not Spartan Banner, an after-school ring Program has trained: Wisconsin was one of the five vide ongoing support to new for the Wisconsin newspaper at Brookfield East initial states to participate in the high school journalism teach- Newspaper High School. mentor program and was the 70 ers and to improve retention Mentors also work directly first to provide financial support mentors, rates. Barrington said teacher Association with the students when they to pay stipends to the mentors. turnover is particularly com- can. Barrington said advances “I don’t know if this program mon in high school journalism Foundation.’ in technology have helped in would have started and been 475 programs due to the additional that regard. For instance, she approved (by the JEA) if not new journalism advisers in challenges that come with man- LINDA BARRINGTON provides feedback on stories for the Wisconsin Newspaper aging a staff of students and Co-Founder of the Journalism Mentor written by students in New Association Foundation,” said securing funding and resources. Program Richmond using Google Docs. Linda Barrington, co-founder 29 Barrington said the retention Brookfield East High School, of the Journalism Mentoring states and rate for journalism advisers who n meanwhile, is one mile from Program and one of the state’s have participated in the men- Barrington’s home, which al- three mentors. toring program has hovered visers at no cost to them, their lows her to meet with students Wisconsin’s mentors will 2 between 80 and 85 percent. school or their school district. and their adviser on a weekly work with 10 new advisers foreign countries, and “While teacher turnover is big “The mentors make it very basis. during the 2016-17 school year. trained and it still continues to happen, clear up front; we don’t want a Mentoring is tailored to the In addition to Barrington, the we do have a much higher rate revolving door,” Barrington said. needs of each adviser. Bar- other mentors are Sandy Jaco- 42 of retention of new teachers “We’re here because we want rington said some high school by, a former yearbook adviser at journalism advisers in because they’re getting the extra you to love this and become journalism programs have Tremper High School in Keno- Wisconsin training,” Barrington said. skilled at it and want to stay been long established and sha, and Dave Wallner, a former Advisers who participate in here for many, many years can function without many English teacher and longtime the program are required to sign doing this.” hiccups through a staff transi- adviser of the Stoughton High scholastic journalism in Wis- an agreement committing to Barrington said challenges for tion. Others are start-ups or an School “Norse Star” student consin and Illinois. working with a mentor for two new advisers vary from school after-school activity that require newspaper. “The people who are (men- years and vowing to be open to school, whether it’s finding a lot of handholding. Barrington was an English tors) are people who are expe- to a long-term commitment to funding to print a newspaper, “One of the key things about and journalism teacher at Wau- rienced in more than one type journalism education after the securing access to computers, this program is it’s completely watosa East High School for 31 of publication and have faced mentoring period is complete. cameras, textbooks and soft- individualized,” she added. “No years and has been a student a variety of personal challeng- Barrington said mentors also ware, or learning how to man- two mentoring experiences are newspaper adviser at Mount es,” Barrington said. “They’re meet with the adviser’s school age a staff of student writers and identical.” Mary University for 20 years. in a good position to help new principal to secure their sup- editors. To learn more about the Jour- She also serves as the executive advisers, because that’s who we port for the adviser’s participa- “I think the hardest part for nalism Mentoring Program, visit director of the Kettle Moraine take on; people who are brand tion in the program. me has been coaching editors http://jea.org/home/for-educa- Press Association, supporting new to the teaching of journal- The training is offered to ad- through struggles instead of tors/mentor-program/. THE BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 5

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Specifi- personalities, embrace peer- tributed through a weekly clients, be able to nurture and sections, writing news and fea- cally, this position entails creating to-peer feedback and training, email, sent to more than build relationships, provide ex- ture stories, covering the police storytelling that accurately and be innovative and creative 800 subscribers with an ceptional customer service and and court beats, and assisting informs, entertains and engages while working in a fast-paced interest in the Wisconsin be digitally savvy. Some travel is with special sections. Candidates our audiences. The reporter will should be fair, aggressive and ac- connect with the community newspaper industry. required, with minimal overnight See EXCHANGE, Page 6 trips. Your earning potential has curate. College degree in journal- through storytelling and outreach Members may submit no limit and we provide an out- ism or some writing experience ads via email to: James. standing benefits package and helpful. Competitive salary, profit [email protected]. work environment. Customized sharing, 401K, vacation, medi- Member-submitted ads will Newspaper Advertising (CNA) cal/dental insurance and other appear on this page for four serves as a one-stop shop for benefits available. Send resume, weeks and are included national newspaper and digital references and writing samples as soon as possible but no later when Bulletins are distrib- planning and placement solu- than Friday, Oct. 14 to: Tim Lyke, uted. tions. CNA facilitates multi-news- paper and digital media buys by publisher, The Ripon Common- providing current advertising wealth Press, P.O. Box 6, Ripon, WNA members may also rates, audience information, and WI 54971-0006; Or email them to list help wanted and intern- demographic data in markets in a [email protected] (1013) ship ads in the Iowa News- single state, regionally or nation- paper Association Bulletin ally. CNA provides a one-buy, REPORTER – RiverTown Mul- at no cost. Send your ad to one-bill service from a qualified, timedia, a subsidiary of Forum [email protected] experienced and customer-fo- Communications Co., has an cused staff! If interested please immediate opening for a full-time Ads from non-members send resume and cover letter to reporter at the Pierce County are 25 cents per word with [email protected] Herald (Ellsworth)/River Falls a $50 minimum per month Journal, reporting for both loca- of publication. EDITOR – Multi Media Channels, tions. We have nine award-win- New London, WI. We’re growing ning publications in our group. Submit your and we’d like to invite energetic, On the Minnesota side, we have top-performers to apply to join publications in Woodbury, Cot- resume our winning team. The editor will tage Grove, Farmington, Hastings be leading our coverage of local and Red Wing. In Wisconsin, we If you are seeking work in news and sports in and around have publications in Hudson, the Wisconsin newspaper the New London-Clintonville River Falls, New Richmond and industry and would like to area, including government, Ellsworth. The right candidate have your resume includ- business, education and break- will be responsible for generating ed, please: ing news among other topics of news and feature content for interest to our readers, for both multiple platforms under daily n E-mail your name, the the print and digital editions. A deadlines to serve web and print type of position you’re degree in journalism, communi- readership. He or she will be seeking (i.e., editorial, cation or related field of study is responsible for producing video, advertising, business, etc.), required along with at least two developing and contributing to and your resume in PDF years of experience in newsgath- broader RiverTown Multimedia (preferred) or Microsoft ering. This position is full time reporting projects, utilizing social Word. and includes our benefit package. media sites and contributing to Please send resume and writing multimedia content. This position n Include “Resume” in the samples: Editor, Attn: Nick Wood, may be assigned to one or more subject line of your e-mail. PO Box 408, Waupaca, WI 54981. departments within a newsroom. (1027) To apply, go to https://www. appone.com/MainInfoReq. Your resume will remain asp?R_ID=1408418 (1020) online for up to three REPORTER – The Dunn County News, a twice-weekly newspaper months, unless you re- in western Wisconsin, has an WATCHDOG REPORTER – The quest removal sooner. opening for a sports and general Sheboygan Press, part of the USA news reporter. Coverage includes TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a The Wisconsin Newspaper all aspects of local sports and Watchdog Reporter. The reporter Association reserves the news as well as features, photog- is responsible for local govern- right to decline resumes, raphy, and our website and social ment and public safety cover- and is not responsible for media. The right candidate will be age that holds public officials inaccurate resume infor- enthusiastic, ambitious, curious, accountable and helps readers mation sent by applicants. and a responsible self-starter make informed decisions about who is able to meet deadlines their community, from the spend- 6 THE BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 Free Member Exchange

ings, one-on-ones, professional Publishing Group. Part of Journal ply online at www.wcinet.com/ to cover news and sports for EXCHANGE development, etc.) to generate Community Publishing Group, a careers. (1006) southern Wisconsin newspaper. Continued from page 5 world class sales multiplatform Gannett subsidiary and part of We are an award-winning, fam- results and ensure plans and best the USA Today Network, Now MANAGING EDITOR – The Lodi ily owned, independent weekly deadline-driven environment. practices are implemented and Media Group produces 13 weekly Enterprise and Poynette Press, newspaper in Edgerton. Edgerton Outstanding writing, spelling, tracked; Develop and execute a and twice-weekly newspapers, a weekly newspaper, is looking is a beautiful community located grammar and knowledge of AP clear sales planning strategy to two magazines, 12 web sites for an experienced and versatile near Wisconsin’s third largest Style is a must, along with a com- meet objectives; Provide leader- and several annual publications journalist to join and lead our edi- lake, Lake Koshkonong and along mand of media law and principles ship in key areas including sales in the metropolitan Milwaukee torial department. We are looking Rock River. Reporter will cover of ethical conduct. In addition, strategy, products/packaging/ marketplace. Candidates should for a well-rounded, experienced city and township government candidates must have proficien- pricing, etc., to assist in overall have a minimum of two years of journalist. Some nights and week- meetings, the Fire District, police cy in the MS Office suite, CMS revenue performance improve- experience as a reporter, copy ends are required and commu- and sheriff reports, general news, publishing skills and an under- ment; Manage performance man- editor or equivalent at newspa- nity involvement is a must. The assist sports editor with stories standing of and ability with photo agement actions; Identify sales per, magazine or related media. editor should have solid news and take sports photos. We do and videography, storytelling growth opportunities, as well as A bachelor’s degree in journalism experience, be eager to write, be investigative journalism. Salary techniques on multiple platforms market challenges, and work with or the equivalent is preferred. able to shoot digital photos and compensate with experience and the use of metrics. Creativity sales representatives to devel- Excellent verbal, written, custom- videos, and have experience with (Range: $29,000 to $39,000). is essential. We are proud of our op and implement innovative er services and public speaking newspaper layout. The editor Qualified candidates send re- creative and dedicated team, and action plans; Utilizes customer, skills. Strong spelling and gram- should also be experienced in sume or letter of experience and invite you to become a part of the market, and segment insights mar skills. Thorough knowledge publishing breaking news stories clips to Diane Everson, Publisher, nation’s most forward-thinking to bring new information and of the Associated Press Style- on the Internet and be familiar The Edgerton Reporter, 21 N. media company. The USA TODAY offers to clients in lieu of product book. Must be comfortable with a with publishing news online. Henry St., Edgerton, WI 53534. NETWORK is the largest local to selling; Maintain and utilize deep fast-paced environment, must be Creative Cloud experience a plus. Phone: 608-884-3367. Email is national media network in the understanding of market com- able to think quickly on his or her Both publications are online and publisher@edgertonreporter. country. Powered by integrated petitors including current clients, feet, and work under the pres- dedicated to keeping our readers com. It is fine to send materials and award-winning news organi- prospects and key trends; Lead sure of tight deadlines Proficient informed as much as possible. by email. (1006) zations with deep roots in 92 local sales team to maintain a forward, computer skills, including Word, Please send resume, clips and communities, plus USA TODAY, robust pipeline that ensures Excel and social media. Knowl- salary history to spedit@hng- FREELANCE SPORTS WRITER – the multiplatform news network consistent goal achievement; edge of Adobe PhotoShop and news.com or Hometown News Freelance writer wanted to cover informs and engages more than Maintain a fully staffed sales Illustrator and Premiere preferred LP, P.O. Box 645, Sun Prairie, WI sporting events for the Edgerton 100 million people every month team of high performing sales by not required. Specific duties 53590. (1013) Reporter. If you enjoy writing through its diverse portfolio of professionals; Possess not only include directly overseeing and about sports we would like to digital, mobile, and publishing the ability to think creatively, editing 30West magazine and JOURNALIST – The Daily News, talk with you. Contact Diane products. To connect with us, but ability to lead the staff in the supervising the MetroParent a publication of Conley Media Everson, publisher, 608-884-3367 visit www.gannett.com/ (1020) development of innovative ways editor, and newspaper and and located in West Bend, Wis., is or publisher@edgertonreporter. to generate revenue from the magazine photography staff, as looking for a journalist to fill a full- com (1006) SALES MANAGER – The Door many print, digital and interactive well as working heavily with our time newsroom opening. If you County Advocate in Sturgeon opportunities available. Required freelancers. This editor would care about providing Washington SPORTS REPORTER – The Pierce Bay, PART OF THE USA TODAY Skills: Bachelor’s degree in mar- work with our Design Studio County with timely, interesting County Herald in Ellsworth WI, NETWORK, has an opening for keting, advertising, or equivalent to enhance quality and consis- and accurate news, you belong part of RiverTown Multimedia and an experienced, entrepreneurial, combination of education and tency in our print products, and here. Hours vary and include Forum Communications Co., has innovative, results-oriented Sales experience; Minimum five years work with customers on partner some nights, weekends and/or an opening for a full-time reporter Manager. The successful candi- sales experience required with publications, balancing customer holidays. The person will have a who would cover sports. The right date will have a minimum of five two or more years digital experi- service skills with production number of responsibilities, in- candidate will be responsible for years of experience in advertis- ence preferred; 3-5 years manage- demands. Specialty Media cluding covering the local courts, generating sports content for ing/marketing sales roles with ment experience; Leads a digital Editor’s team would also handle plus school beats. We are a mid- multiple platforms under daily proven results. The Territory Sales lifestyle; Strong interpersonal, scheduling and editing of special sized daily so there is an oppor- deadlines to serve web and print Manager will lead the team’s communication, collaboration sections, and managing holiday tunity to cover a wide range of readership. He or she will be strategy to uncover and develop and presentation skills and ability and other deadline changes. interesting news. We are looking responsible for producing video, market opportunities for revenue to implement initiatives within Other duties as assigned by the for someone who can come up developing and contributing to through market share growth the team and company as well as Editor-in-Chief. Send resume to with story ideas in a flash, write broader RiverTown Multimedia strategies, new business acqui- customers; Excellent leadership [email protected]. (1020) intriguing articles, won’t miss a reporting projects, utilizing social sition, and retention and cre- skills and experience managing deadline, has top-notch organi- media sites and contributing to ative-selling strategies. A strong sales staff to achieve revenue REGIONAL DIGITAL SALES SPE- zational skills and knows how to multimedia content. ESSENTIAL understanding of solutions-based goals and high performance; CIALIST – The Regional Digital work a camera. Candidates must JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIL- selling is critical. Experience in Adept at creating new revenue Sales Specialist is the expert and have a journalism degree. Conley ITIES: Receives assignments and developing and executing strat- opportunities from synergies be- champion for all TH Media and Media is an EOE offering health, develops own ideas into relevant egies across multiple platforms, tween interactive sales and print; Woodward Community Media dental, flex, 401(k), PTO and more! sports and news content; Covers including digital, mobile, targeted Excellent organizational skills and (WCM) digital products. This Email your cover letter, resume all breaking sports news with niche publications and the core analytical skills, including profi- would include but not be limited and samples of your work to urgency and accuracy with the newspaper is essential. Job cient PC skills in Microsoft Office to website advertising, native ad- [email protected]. (1013) goal of always being first to report Duties and Responsibilities: Lead applications. About USA TODAY vertising, email sponsorships, live important, accurate, developing and manage multi-media mar- NETWORK: The USA TODAY streaming and video services. An COMMUNITY REPORTER/PAGE news on our digital platforms, keting solutions outside account NETWORK is the largest local to emphasis is placed on meeting DESIGNER – If you want to be including a heavy focus on video executive team; Leads team that national media network in the and achieving digital sales goals involved in relaying information from scenes; Follows prescribed grows market share within a country. Powered by integrated and initiatives through prospect- people can’t find on Google, CNN editorial style and format stan- designated account list through and award-winning news organi- ing for new business, making or even the local TV station, take dards, for multiple platforms; the combination of acquiring new zations with deep roots in 92 local individual sales calls, assisting a look at Unified Newspaper Shares stories to FCC properties business and increasing current communities, plus USA TODAY, advertising sales representatives Group. We are looking for a jour- and collaborates with others on client spend while increasing the multiplatform news network on four-legged sales calls and nalist with good organizational stories of regional interest; client satisfaction. Proficient and informs and engages more than selling digital and publishing skills who can handle a range of Stays attuned to local, regional excels at new business efforts, 100 million people every month products throughout the publish- duties that will include reporting, and state issues and their effects including cold calling new or through its diverse portfolio of ing division. Why consider talking photography, editing and possibly on local communities; Attends churned clients; Manages the digital, mobile, and publishing with us? A career with TH Media pagination with InDesign, as well sports events as assigned; Col- development of territory plans products. To connect with us, and WCM provides you with: as familiarity with websites and laborates with the newsroom’s vi- each quarter, and account plans visit http://www.gannett.com/ ownership in our organization; social media. Beats could include sual and design teams to ensure for highest potential accounts; (1020) the flexibility to succeed in life community and features, govern- stories are presented to readers Manages territory pipeline via and career; competitive com- ment or both, depending on the in the best possible way; May as- Salesforce CRM tool; Consistent- SPECIAL MEDIA EDITOR – The pensation; truly comprehensive skills of the top candidate. Photo sist with page layout.; Use video, ly meets/ exceeds total revenue Specialty Media Editor for Now benefits; an environment that en- equipment is provided. The job cellphone and camera equip- and digital revenue goals by pro- Media Group oversees maga- courages entrepreneurial spirit; is 35 hours per week, with a full ment in reporting of stories; May viding leadership to sales team zines and other long-interval and the opportunity to be around benefits package available. The be responsible for blog content and hold account executives publications, as well as photogra- great people in a participative company is part of Woodward and contributes to relevant social accountable for achieving their phy, online producing, and video culture. This is a new opportunity Community Media, a division of media accounts; Other duties as goals; Coach and drive consul- editing and posting. Reporting for someone with experience Woodward Communications Inc., assigned. For more information tative, customer-centric selling directly to the editor-in-chief, the in digital products, a successful an employee-owned company about the position, or to apply, behaviors resulting in marketing Specialty Media Editor is respon- sales and marketing profession based in Dubuque, Iowa. Apply visit https://www.appone.com/ campaigns appropriate to client sible for managing a small staff and a passion for solution-based online at www.wcinet.com/ca- MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1379212 needs and that produce results; with a special emphasis on visual relationships with customers. reers. (1006) (1006) Coach and develop sales exec- elements of print and online If this describes you, let’s talk! utives (including team meet- products for Journal Community Learn more about and us and ap- REPORTER – Reporter wanted See EXCHANGE, Page 7 THE BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 7

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in Waukesha County, Wisconsin EXCHANGE is accepting resumes and work Seeking Work Continued from page 6 samples for a full-time General Reporting position. We plan to fill REPORTER – Are you looking for this position with an energetic a challenging place to build your journalist with solid report- Posted July 2016 journalistic skills and advance ing and writing skills who can Evan Halpop – Reporter/photog- your career? Do you have college produce quality copy. The ability rapher newspaper or internship expe- to meet deadlines is critical. We rience? Whether you are a new are searching for a motivated, Posted June 2016 graduate or a veteran journalist productive individual to provide Blake Gumprecht – Former looking for a new home we’d like news coverage for our subur- journalist seeking editor position to hear from you as we recruit ban communities. The ability or weekly to buy for a promising teammate at to write engaging stories and a our award-winning newspaper, local column expected. We also Posted April 2016 known for investigative work and expect our staff to serve as an Chris Walker – Opinion writer team in-depth reporting. This ambassador for our newspapers is an immediate opening and and web sites in the community. Posted March 2016 we’re in a hurry to get it filled. Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Phillip A. Humphries – General We value high energy, enthusi- Journalism, newspaper expe- assignment reporter/investiga- asm and a positive, team-driven rience, including college pro- tive reporter/feature writer competitive fire for excellence. grams, preferred. Must be able to On-the-job training is available for communicate and work effec- candidates who bring that level tively with internal and external Give Away of commitment but need more customers, staff and supervisor. seasoning to grow and excel. Must have demonstrated writing We offer the opportunity to join and reporting skills. Skills in an experienced, solid team in a photography, video, audio and news-rich environment, along social media (especially Twitter with outstanding quality of life and Facebook) helpful. Due to the Reach the print and near Chicago, Milwaukee, Mad- creative nature of this position, ison and Rockford. Competitive work samples are required to be digital leaders of pay and benefits; equal oppor- considered for this role. Please tunity employer. The successful include either your website candidate is required to pass a where samples can be viewed Wisconsin’s media pre-employment background or attach a document to your check as a condition of employ- profile (you will be prompted to industry! ment. Respond with cover letter, do this). Mailed submissions are resume, clips, references and not accepted and cannot be re- salary history to Editor Bill Barth, turned. Send resume and writing Advertise in The Bulletin, Beloit Daily News, 149 State St., samples to: ssattler@gannett. the WNA’s weekly newsletter. Beloit, WI 53511, or bbarth@ com (1020) beloitdailynews.com. (1020) FREE TO A GOOD HOME – Bunn For ad rates and information, call 608-283-7623 string-tyer with two spare spools. REPORTER – Lake Country or email [email protected] Publications, a group of weekly Operates well. Pick-up at River community newspapers based Falls Journal, 2815 Prairie Drive, River Falls. 715-821-7537.