[CW:MONTHLY] Chapter Spotlight

NLGJA South Florida and The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force are once again teaming up to present The Second Annual Winter Party Media Cocktail Event during the Winter Party Festival. Join your NLGJA friends and colleagues on Friday, February 27 from 6:30- 8:00pm at the Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL.

Complimentary cocktails & hors d’oeuvres will be served.

RSVPS must be received no later than Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Respond to David Orchard by stating your affiliation.

Didn’t see this until after the deadline? Contact South Florida Chapter president Jon Schwenzer.

This is a media only event and your invitation as a member of NLGJA is non-transferable.

[CW: MONTHLY] Survey: Workers Face Job Anxiety in 2009

As Americans brace for continued economic turmoil in 2009, 1 in 3 workers say they are anxious about the viability of their jobs, according to a recent survey.

But the same study also reveals that job satisfaction rose during the yearlong recession of 2008. Nearly 38% of respondents said they were "very satisfied" with their jobs, compared with 28% in 2007. The findings were part of an annual December survey by Yahoo! HotJobs.

Despite the anxiety felt by a third of the workforce (34%), the results suggest that more workers are looking on the bright side of being employed.

Visit Yahoo! HotJobs to read the full article.

Other articles of note from Yahoo! HotJobs:

6 Essentials for Finding a New Job

Recruiters Reveal Keys to Success in 2009

Career Lessons from 2008

8 Bad Work Habits (And How to Break Them)

[CW: MONTHLY] New Webinars from News U

NewsU is offering two new Webinars in the last week in January.

"Discover Your Missing Links: The Semantic Web" will help you beyond simple 'tagging' in this new digital landscape. Learn to build rich connections among all your content: articles, images, motion and audio. This Webinar is offered at 2 p.m. ET, Jan. 28.

"Eyetrack and Alternative Story Forms" will share new analysis about how story forms engage readers, plus other key findings from Poynter’s EyeTrack study. The study reveals how readers of print and online news understand and remember what they’ve read. This Webinar is offered at 2 p.m. ET, Jan. 29.

For further information about these and other upcoming Webinars, visit webinars.newsu.org.

NewsU offers more than 70 focused, interactive courses that appeal to journalists at all levels of experience and in all types of media. NewsU is funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The program is a project of The Poynter Institute, a leader in journalism training.

[CW: MONTHLY] The Click List

The Journalists Poll

This week the Committee of Concerned Journalists (CCj) is launching The Journalist Poll, a major effort meant to capture the insights of the nation's best news professionals, who are concerned about deteriorating journalism standards. Poll questions are designed to capture the power of ideas from America's finest newsrooms, and will include concrete suggestions for how best to preserve quality journalism.

The Journalist Poll will give voice to reporters’ concerns at a time of unprecedented change in the news profession. Please take a few minutes to complete CCj’s first, confidential poll.

For more information on the poll and the Committee of Concerned Journalists visit their Web site.

Get the Job: Position Spotlight

Show/Web Producer
Atlanta & Company
Atlanta, GA

The following is a brief description of some of the duties and preferences:

WATL/WXIA is seeking a Producer to create quality segments featuring local and regional companies, events and entertainment news for Atlanta & Company, a live magazine show. The Producer is responsible for creating and maintaining daily rundown, writing compelling stories for use on-air and online, editing video, creating and maintaining web content for show’s website using multimedia material, line producing daily show, composing weekly newsletter. Additional responsibilities may include operating camera during live show, operating prompter, other duties assigned by the executive producer.

Qualifications
This position prefers a minimum of three to five years experience in producing; college degree in broadcast communication or similar field of study; ability to work well under pressure; flexibility in time management; strong organizational abilities; good oral and written communication skills. Experience with HTML and FTP, Newsmaker, Avid/iNews system, Avid non-linear editing system and Microsoft Outlook is a plus. Candidate must be available to work flexible work hours, including early mornings.

WATL/WXIA-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status. We solicit your assistance on this opening and future possible openings.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply by e-mailing resumes to: jobs@11alive.com or fax to: (404) 881-0493 or mail to: WATL/WXIA, One Monroe Place Atlanta, GA 30324.

No phone calls please.

[CW: MONTHLY] The January Round Up

Yes, the industry is changing at a rapid pace, but NLGJA's Career Watch Round Up is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve.

This edition includes opportunities taking place across the country. Learn InDesign in New York, spend time with the Online News Association in Nashville. Pick up some visual journalism tips in Jacksonville, new media training in Chapel Hill or build bridges to a new tomorrow at the San Francisco Writers Conference.

The January Round Up. Designed to keep you out in front.

InDesign for Writers & Editors
New York, NY, January 24- 25, 2009
Mediabistro.com

Business Journalism Boot Camp
API, January 26- 30, 2009
Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism

Intro to Copy Editing
Los Angeles, CA, January 26- March 9, 2009
Mediabistro.com

Web Writing & Editing
Washington, DC, January 26- 27, 2009
National Press Club

Discover Your Missing Links: The Semantic Web
January 28- 29, 2009
News University

New Media PR Boot Camp
Atlanta, GA, January 29- 30, 2009
Public Relations Society of America

Green Bay: Our Great Story
Green Bay, WI, January 29- 30, 2009
Wisconsin Newspaper Association

Journalism Has a Future
Nashville, TN, January 30, 2009
Online News Association

The Knight International Journalism Fellowship
Washington, DC, February 1, 2009
Knight International Press Fellowships

H.F. Guggenheim Conference on Crime in America
New York, NY, February 2- 3, 2009
Criminal Justice Journalists

The New Newsroom Seminar
Reston, VA, February 2- 4, 2009
American Press Institute

Covering the 2009 Financial World: New Rules and New President
San Francisco, CA, February 3, 2009
Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism

Advanced CAR Statistics Boot Camp
Tempe, AZ, February 6- 8, 2009
Investigative Reporters & Editors

New Media Quick Course
Chapel Hill, NC, February 6- 7, 2009
Society of News Design

Visual Journalism Workshop
Jacksonville, FL, February 6, 2009
American Press Institute

Association for Women in Sports Media Convention
Miami, FL, February 8- 11, 2009
Association for Women in Sports Media

Education Research and Statistics Boot Camp
Cambridge, MA, February 8- 11, 2009
Education Writers Association

Covering Private Companies & Non-Profits
American Press Institute, February 9- 13, 2009
Donald W. Reynolds Center for Business Journalism

PR Boot Camp
Chicago, IL, February 9- 10, 2009
Public Relations Society of America

Traveling Campus
Cary, NC, February 12- 13, 2009
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association

Building Bridges to Better Tomorrows
San Francisco, CA, February 13- 15, 2009
San Francisco Writers Conference

[CW:MONTHLY] Farewell 2008

Welcome to the final 2008 blog post for NLGJA's Career Watch e-Newsletter. We'll be back with you all in the New Year but, until then, we'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

[CW:MONTHLY] How To Prepare for a Performance Review

Is your performance review just around the corner? There's no need to panic--but now would be a good time to prepare.

Experts offer these tips for making your review go more smoothly:

Assess what you already know.

Ideally, you should be checking in regularly with your boss to make sure you're doing what's expected.

"The performance evaluation process should start the day you're hired," said Janet Scarborough Civitelli, founder and president of Bridgeway Career Development. "There should not be any big surprises during the actual review."

Read the Full Yahoo! HotJobs Article.

[CW:MONTHLY] A New Year with News U

Start your year off right with some virtual training by attending one of NewsU's many Webinars in January.

"Multimedia Tools: Your 2009 Shopping List" will teach you how to identify the equipment that will meet your newsroom's mobile reporting needs; what to look for in video cameras, audio recorders, mobile devices and accessories; and what you can expect to spend on equipment. This Webinar is at 2 p.m. ET on Jan. 7, 2009.

"The Economy in Turmoil: Challenges to the White House, the Statehouse and Your House" will address how the news on the financial crisis is changing daily and how you can guide your readers through this complicated story. This Webinar, offered in partnership with the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, is at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET on Jan. 14, 2009.

"Managing Change: Five Steps to Success" will help you guide staff through all of the changes in technology, scheduling and systems that 2009 will bring. This Webinar is at 2 p.m. ET on Jan. 21, 2009.

For further information about these and other upcoming Webinars, visit News U. for information on more than 70 focused, interactive courses that appeal to journalists at all levels of experience and in all types of media. NewsU is funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The program is a project of The Poynter Institute, a leader in journalism training.

[CW:MONTHLY] The Click List

The Health of Ethnic Media: Needs and Opportunities
Mission Driven News, From the Ground Up

A new report from the Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism has created a snapshot of the health and resiliency of the nation's ethnic news organizations from the point of view of their proprieters publishers, editors and reporters. This study also sheds light on the priorities of ethnic news media--many of which are in languages other than English--in providing relevant and accurate news and information to their respective communities. It also reveals ethnic media's needs and impediments.

View the full report on CIIJ's Web site.

Reports, Web sites or stories about the state of the industry that you'd like to share with your fellow NLGJAers?

Send them to us and we'll get them on The Click List.

[CW:MONTHLY] Get the Job: Position Spotlight

Dean
Graduate School of Journalism
University of California, Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Graduate School of Journalism. The appointment is effective July 1, 2009.

The School offers a master's degree program that prepares students for the highest levels of journalism. The School's purpose is to educate professionals to work across platforms in areas ranging from newspapers, magazines, and television to documentary film, radio, photography, and online media.

The Dean provides academic, intellectual, professional, and executive leadership and maintains a collegial environment conducive to excellence in teaching, research, and journalistic integrity. The Dean also takes a leadership role in raising funds and promoting relationships with alumni and members of the profession.

Applicants for this position should demonstrate a distinguished career in journalism or journalism education. Top candidates will have a record of demonstrated leadership in the field, administrative skills, and an appreciation for the technological changes the media are undergoing. Experience in teaching and mentorship is desirable. A proven track record of working with diverse communities is preferred. The successful candidate must be eligible to hold a tenured professorship in the Graduate School of Journalism.

To qualify, candidates should have published, edited, or broadcasted work that reflects original and substantial reporting, research, scholarship, or commentary.

Nominations or applications will be given prompt consideration if received by the deadline of February 2, 2009, but earlier submissions are strongly encouraged.

Applications should contain a letter of interest and a detailed resume. Nominations should include complete contact information, through either print or electronic means.

Nominations or applications should be sent to:

Craig Smith, Partner

Opus Search Partners

1616 Walnut Street, Suite 1812

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Electronic submissions are encouraged and should be sent to: craig.smith@opuspartners.net.

This is a sensitive position and subject to a criminal background check.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Visit NLGJA's Members Only Job Board for more job postings and career opportunities.

[CW:MONTHLY] The December Round Up

We're paring down the round up this month to bring your attention to a few fellowship and education opportunities that may figure in to the New Year's Career Resolutions some of you might be making.

Metcalf Fellowships

Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting

September 2009- June 2010

The Metcalf Diversity Fellowships support minority journalists to study marine and environmental science and report on environmental and science topics. Each fellowship includes four weeks of independent study with mentorship at the University of Rhode Island and a nine-month environmental reporting assignment at a news outlet such as: CNN, NPR's Science Friday, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times. Each 10-month Diversity Fellowship is supported by a $30,000 stipend and limited travel compensation.

Visit the Metcalf Institute Web site for more information.

South Asian Journalists Associations Reporting Fellowships

Fourth Annual Reporting Fellowships

Application Deadline January 10, 2009 (Original Deadline Extended)

The SAJA Reporting Fellowships program is aimed at promoting a rare element in 24/7-news-cycle journalism: in-depth and follow-up reporting on major events relating to South Asia or South Asians, long after the breaking-news crews have moved on.

Open to freelancers and staff journalists in any medium, the fellowships are meant to cover a portion of reporting expenses. A total of up to $20,000 may be given out annually, divided among projects or a single project at SAJA's discretion. Each fellowship award is typically between $3,000- $7,000.

Visit the SAJA Reporting Fellowships Web site for full details.

Point Foundation

Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBT college students, is calling for applications from students of merit for the 2009-2010 academic year. Individuals enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate program, beginning or continuing in the fall of 2009, are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted between December 12, 2008 and February 9, 2009.

Visit the Point Foundation Web site for full details.

Master of Arts in Specialized Journalism

USC Annenberg's School of Journalism

Program begins August 10, 2009

USC Annenberg's Master of Arts in Specialized Journalism is a nine-month Master's Program course of study in arts journalism in collaboration with USC's five arts schools in the fields of music, dance, cinema, architecture, theatre and the fine arts. The program is designed for aspiring critics and arts reporters who have graduated from art schools or who are professional artists, as well as for established arts journalists who seek to reinvent themselves in the digital era.

Top applicants will be nominated for the prestigious USC Annenberg Graduate Fellowship which provides full tuition support and a stipend for living expenses.

Applications will be accepted between January 2- March 2, 2009.

Visit the program Web site for more information.

Medicine in the Media: The Challenges of Reporting on Medical Research

National Institutes of Health

June 24- 27, 2009, Bethesda, MD

Applications are now being accepted for the National Institutes of Health's 8th annual training course. Medicine in the Media: The Challenges of Reporting on Medical Research will be taught by prominent experts from the fields of medical research and health journalism. The NIH presents this free annual training opportunity to help develop journalists' and editors’ ability to evaluate and report on medical research.

Visit the course Web site for details--space is limited and competitive.

Hillman Journalism Awards

Social and Economic Justice Journalism

Application Deadline January 31, 2009

The Sidney Hillman Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Hillman Awards, honoring journalism that explores issues related to social and economic justice. Categories for 2009 will include books (non-fiction), newspaper reporting, magazine reporting, film and broadcast journalism (includes television and radio), photojournalism, and blogs.

There is no submission fee or form – a cover letter and three copies of the nominated material are all that are required. For photojournalism entries, they would most like to see publications, but scanned work on discs is also acceptable. For blog entries, there is a submission form on the Hillman Journalism Award's Web site.

Visit their Web site for full details.

[CW:MONTHLY] 6 Ways to Save for an Unexpected Job Loss

Coinciding with the tightening job market is a gloomy statistic: Few American workers are saving for potential layoffs.

You've probably heard that you should have at least six months' living expenses on hand. But how can you save for a rainy day when it's already drizzling, you say? If you're fully employed and you've been living paycheck-to-paycheck, you might not be looking for savings everywhere you can. Dayana Yochim, consumer finance expert at The Motley Fool, recommended six ways to begin starting that emergency fund today, no matter what your salary.

Read Full Yahoo! HotJobs Article

[CW:MONTHLY] Becoming a More Effective Writer

Good writing may be magical, but it’s not magic. In News University’s upcoming online group seminar, "Becoming a More Effective Writer," led by The Poynter Institute's Chip Scanlan, you'll learn the process approach step-by-step. This session takes place from Jan. 12-Feb. 6, 2009.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 8, 2008.

You'll learn how to use the process approach to analyze your work, diagnose and solve writing problems, and nurture collaboration by sharing the vocabulary of process with other reporters and editors. You'll get many opportunities to examine and refine your writing and reporting processes, both on and off the computer. The emphasis of this course lies firmly in the journey writers take, not the finished story.

Much like a traditional class, this online group seminar has readings, assignments, due dates and discussions. No formal evaluations or grades are given, but participants are provided detailed and individual feedback.

Instructor Chip Scanlan is Reporting, Writing & Editing senior faculty at The Poynter Institute; director of the National Writers Workshops; and journalism adviser at NewsU. He produces "Chip on Your Shoulder," a writing advice column for Poynter Online.

Click here for the application form.

NewsU offers more than 70 focused, interactive courses that appeal to journalists at all levels of experience and in all types of media. NewsU is funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The program is a project of The Poynter Institute, a leader in journalism training.

[CW:MONTHLY] The November Round Up

Heading over the river and through the woods this holiday season? Odds are good that you'll be passing a great training opportunity in your travels. Of course, you don't have to pass them by. You could always pull over and pick up some great tips on political reporting, using photos becoming an anchor.

Photoshop & Effective Use of Photos Workshop

Columbia, SC, December 4, 2008

South Carolina Press Association

Anchor Training

Washington, DC, December 6, 2008

Television News Center

Computer-Assisted Reporting Boot Camp

North Miami, FL, December 8- 12, 2008

Investigative Reporters & Editors

The Pitch

Seattle, WA, December 10, 2008

SPJ- Western Washington Professional Chapter

[CW:MONTHLY] Get the Job: Position Spotlight

Sports Director/Anchor

KTVM Channel 6 & 42 in Bozeman/Butte Montana is currently seeking a Sports Director/Anchor. There are three colleges in KTVM's coverage area with collegiate sports and lots of prep sports. The Sports Director oversees daily sports coverage, and coordinates with the Sports/News Reporter in Butte. KTVM is a part of a three station group that covers Southwest and Western Montana. Montana is known as the best place and it is hard to find a better spot in the state than Bozeman. Job opens approximately January, 2009.

Send a cover letter, resume and non-returnable tape (DVD ONLY) to:

Jim Harmon, Director of News Operations

KECI-TV

340 W. Main Missoula, MT 59802

NO PHONE CALLS.

KECI-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Visit NLGJA's online Job Bank in the Members Only section of nlgja.org for more information on job openings, fellowship opportunities and internships.

[CW:MONTHLY] The Click List

The Color of News
The big buzz surrounding the Obama transition last week was that once-fierce rival Hillary Clinton might become his Secretary of State. Meanwhile Sarah Palin, shielded from the press during the campaign, made up for lost time with a media blitz.

Obama Taps First-Ever Blogger for Cabinet
Peter Orszag, the man who President-elect Obama has tapped to be his director of the Office of Management and Budget, (as first reported by National Journal and confirmed by ABC News) is currently director of the Congressional Budget Office, where he has maintained a blog since December 2007, ABC News' Brian Hartman points out.

"If It's Bad For 'Journalism' It's Bad For My Business"
Following today's announcement about Dan Abrams' new business venture, Abrams Research, questions have been raised about the ethical implications of one of the firm's services: working journalists providing public relations advice to a paying client.

Sirius, XM hear a lot of static for merging their lineups
A lot of people who subscribe to satellite radio received something of a shock when they tuned in on Wednesday, and not because of faulty wiring.Sirius and XM Radio, married this summer into Sirius XM Radio, ended the honeymoon for listeners. They did what companies always do in mergers: eliminate duplicate operations to cut costs, this time wreaking havoc on their respective programming lineups. Each service lost channels, and some of the survivors were tweaked, renamed and/or moved.

[CW:MONTHLY] Member in the Spotlight: Chuck Small

Longtime Carolinas member Chuck Small finished 15 years to the day at The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) on Oct. 3. Although he was primarily a copy editor, he had written a few dozen pieces, many of which were about GLBT subjects, and his last piece -- on hometown boy Clay Aiken's coming out -- received the most response he'd ever gotten to a piece.

The column quickly made it to the Aiken fan boards, and Small heard from folks in California and Michigan within hours of publication.

In the column, Small alerted readers to his plans to return to school to become a high school guidance counselor: "As I prepare to enter a new line of work, friends and colleagues have asked me whether I will go back in as I start a new career. Ultimately, I came to the same conclusion Aiken did: The time for being hidden is over."

[CW: MONTHLY] The First 5 Things to Do in a Layoff

These days, if you find yourself being shepherded into a conference room with your coworkers, you might expect a pink slip -- not an impromptu pizza party. You may feel blindsided (not to mention angry, nauseous, and panicked), but you must fight through the momentary confusion to get your bearings and take action immediately.

Liz Ryan, a thought leader on the changing workplace, says, "During a layoff meeting, adrenaline is racing through your body. People lose their minds! So, first, take five minutes to gather your thoughts. Sit down. Ask for a cup of coffee." Then, follow these five steps to make sure you're leaving the building with your dignity -- and everything you need to land on your feet.

Visit Yahoo! HotJobs to read the full article.

[CW: MONTHLY] Online Media Law

Bloggers and other citizen media creators contribute to the vitality of free societies by reporting on events in their communities, exposing and scrutinizing the workings of government, and helping to hold those in power accountable.

Whether you’re a member of a news organization or working solo, your freedom to report on the world around you is protected by the United States Constitution and the courts.

However, freedom of expression is not absolute. News University's new course, "Online Media Law: The Basics for Bloggers and Other Online Publishers," addresses three important areas of media law that specifically relate to gathering information and publishing online: defamation, privacy and copyright.

See what the law says and learn about new legal developments and related protections and risks for bloggers and other online publishers. Know what red flags you should watch for to stay on safe legal ground. Test your new knowledge on some recent court cases involving bloggers in the "You Be the Judge" activities.

This free course will take just an hour or two to complete. Enroll at www.newsu.org/onlinemedialaw and take the course on your own schedule.

NewsU offers more than 70 focused, interactive courses that appeal to journalists at all levels of experience and in all types of media. NewsU is funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The program is a project of The Poynter Institute, a leader in journalism training.

[CW: MONTHLY] The Click List

Make the Click: NLGJA Member Survey
With the elections coming you're probably not spending too much time wandering the Internet. But if you find yourself with the time to make one career building click make sure you use it to fill out one of NLGJA's convention surveys. This year we have one survey for folks who attended NLGJA Goes to Washington and one survey for folks who weren't able to participate.

Information from both surveys will be used to determine the workshops, training sessions and headline events for NLGJA's 2009 National Convention & 6th Annual LGBT Media Summit in Montreal (September 10- 13, 2009). Now's your chance to tell us what you want to see, hear and learn.The clock is ticking. The surveys will close Wednesday, October 22, 2008.

Take NLGJA's Convention Attendee Survey

Take NLGJA's Convention Non-Attendee Survey

[CW: MONTHLY] The Round Up

Business Journalism Boot Camp
Vermillion, SD, October 20, 2008
Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism @ API

Interviewing Techniques for Journalists
New York, NY, October 20, 2008
Mediabistro.com

Reporting & Writing for the Ethnic Media
St. Petersburg, FL, October 20- 24, 2008
Poynter Institute

Travel Writing Boot Camp
New York, NY, October 22- December 17, 2008
Mediabistro.com

Maximizing Online Readership
Glen Allen, VA, October 23, 2008
Virginia Press Association

Press Summit
Universal City, CA, October 23- 25, 2008
California Newspaper Publishers Association

Film Workshop
East Lansing, MI, October 24, 2008
Knight Center for Environmental Journalism

Science Writers 2008
Palo Alto, CA, October 24- 28, 2008
National Association of Science Writers

Grant Writing Basics for Freelancers
New York, NY, October 28, 2008
Editorial Freelancers Association

Missouri Health Policy Summit
Columbia, MO, October 31, 2008
Association of Health Care Journalists

Publishers Conference
Santa Fe, NM, October 31- November 1, 2008
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies

Back to Basics- Editorial Workshop
Montgomery, AL, November 6, 2008
Alabama Press Association

Podcasting Made Easy
Oakland, CA, November 8 & 22, 2008
Media Alliance

For Copy Editors Only
St. Louis, MO, November 15, 2008
Mid-America Press Institute

Better Watchdog/Unleashing the Watchdog
New Haven, CT, November 15, 2008
Investigative Reporters & Editors

[CW: MONTHLY] Get the Job: Position Spotlight

News Photographer: WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)
Must be experienced in all aspects of ENG photography and videotape editing. Must have field experience with Sony cameras. Must know how to light subjects for field interviews and have experience with ENG remotes. Ability to work in fast-paced environment with daily deadline pressure. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Minimum two years experience required. Preference will be given to applicants with appropriate educational background in communications and/or journalism. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Send resume to: Al Campbell, Chief Photographer, WJXT-TV, P.O. Box 5270, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS) Fax (904) 393-9822

NOTE: All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting. WJXT is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candicates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, matriculation or political affiliation. Any offer of employment is conditional on successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and drug screen, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

Visit NLGJA's Job Board in the Members Only section of our Web site for more job openings and descriptions.

[CW: EXTRA] Looking for a Job? Run the RINSR Cycle.

Tom Musbach, managing editor of Yahoo! HotJobs offers some great tips for planning out your job search. This is taken from a session he moderated at NLGJA Goes To Washington, our 2008 National Convention & 5th Annual LGBT Media Summit: Life After Layoff: Your Job is History But You're Not.
Full audio from Life After Layoff can be found on NLGJA's convention podcast page.

The RINSR Cycle

Whenever you are looking for a job, remember the five-point RINSR cycle: Resume, Interview, Network, Salary, Research.

R: Resume

• Update your resume frequently, perhaps once a quarter to keep your accomplishments fresh.


• Think billboard, not encyclopedia! Summarize your accomplishments, not all of your job descriptions. Leave the reader wanting more.


• Forget fancy formats -- make sure your resume is easily transferable to text format (for emailing or uploading online).


• Tailor your resume and cover letter to the job description.

I: Interview

• Study the job description thoroughly. Prepare brief stories that illustrate your accomplishments, and tailor them to the job description.


• Focus on the value you bring. Make sure you have an answer to the question: "Why should I hire you?"


• Bring plenty of questions with you. You are also interviewing to see if this company is the right fit for you.

N: Network

• Tell everyone you know about your job search; your friends or associates may have suggestions for you.


• Attend professional events (like NLGJA functions!)


• Consider using social networking sites like LinkedIn or Facebook to connect with former coworkers, etc.

S: Salary

• Use an online salary calculator (like the one at Yahoo! HotJobs) to get a good sense of target salaries for your desired job in your area.


• Be prepared. Don't just throw out a dollar figure; you should be ready to justify the salary amount you are requesting based on the value you will bring to the firm.


• Be flexible. Salary negotiations are about more than dollars. You may find advantages with more vacation days or a flexible schedule, for example, that boost your overall compensation package.

R: Research

• Study the company's Web site and become very familiar with the business, products, etc. Your familiarity will help you in the application process!


• Canvas your network to see what your friends know about the employer.


• Search news outlets for recent reports about company activity, financials, etc.

[CW:PODCAST] Playing the Field: Changing Jobs in Changing Times

Job hunting in a sluggish economy can be risky, but what if you don't really have a choice? For so many of us in today's changing journalism industry, this has become a confusing and inescapable fact of life. Moderated by Yahoo! HotJobs Managing Editor Tom Musbach, the session explored the dos and dont’s of job hunting in a sluggish economy.

The full audio version of the hour-long session is now available online. Please note that the file is 51.56 MB, so downloading and streaming might take several minutes depending on the speed of your Internet connection.

Stream "Playing the Field"

Download "Playing the Field" on iTunes

[CW:WORKSHOPS] Playing the Field: Changing Jobs in Changing Times

Job hunting in a sluggish economy can be risky, but what if you don't really have a choice? For so many of us in today's changing journalism industry, this has become a confusing and inescapable fact of life.

If you're at a point where you feel like you have more questions than answers, we have you covered. On Thursday, September 25, from 3:15-4:15 PM ET, NLGJA will hold a toll-free Career Watch Distance Workshop entitled "Playing the Field: Changing Jobs in Changing Times."

You're invited to join our panel of career gurus to discuss everything from being realistic about how long a job search might take to tips for fighting that pessimistic voice in the back of your head when the phone doesn't immediately ring off the hook. For the job hunter, we'll share stories about what works, what doesn't and what is just plain career suicide. And for those of you who have been laid off (or are close to it), we'll talk strategy to get you moving on and moving up.

In order to create an intimate environment where back-and-forth conversation is possible, we must limit the call to ten participants. Spaces are available now on a first come, first serve basis. Please RSVP to NLGJA Director of Communications & Marketing Jason Lloyd Clement at jlclement@nlgja.org today.

[CW:MONTHLY] How to Fatten a Flat Salary

If the present year has been unpleasant in terms of your total income, 2009 doesn't look to be too much better. According to Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing firm, most workers will have only flat base-pay raises to look forward to in the coming year.

Read Full Yahoo! HotJobs Article

[CW:MONTHLY] The Click List

What the Public Needs to Know about the Banking Crisis
Al Tompkins, Poynter Insitiute
The Lehman Brothers bankruptcy is the biggest in American history. The debts total $613 billion. Following on the heels of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac takeovers last week, it would be understandable if "average folks" were a little nervous about their own banks and investments. A fair number of your readers/viewers/listeners have been through Depression-era bank meltdowns and the more recent S&L crisis. But this is different. Way different.

Galveston County Daily News Keeps Reporting After Losing Roof to Ike

Joe Strupp, Editor & Publisher
The Galveston (Texas) County Daily News apparently did not let a little thing like losing its roof in Hurricane Ike stop it from covering the storm. Despite the lost roof and the reduction of communication equipment (at one point down to a single cell phone), the daily paper has not missed an edition, the Houston Chronicle reported Monday. But distribution of the paper has been cut back, although editors promise all editions will eventually be delivered.

As a Matter of Fact
Howard Kurtz, Washington Post

The anchor was giving the McCain spokesman a hard time. "Has your candidate gone too far? Has he stretched the truth with the voters?" spokesman Tucker Bounds was asked. In reply, Bounds repeated McCain's claim that Barack Obama would raise taxes.

Stock Slide Melts Media
Dade Hayes, Variety

Grim numbers cast a shadow over showbiz Monday as Wall Street endured a historic day of turmoil. The Dow’s 504-point drop — the worst one-day percentage decline since July 19, 2002 — followed Sunday’s triple-whammy of Lehman Bros.’ bankruptcy, Merrill Lynch’s sale to Bank of America and AIG’s flirtation with disaster. The S&P 500 also dropped almost 5% on the day.

[CW:MONTHLY] Cleaning Your Copy

Mistakes in grammar, spelling and style are like coffee stains on a shirt. Readers notice. And, eventually, those mistakes eat away at your credibility as a journalist. In addition, if copy editors have to spend time fixing those errors, they have less time to edit your story and write compelling headlines.

NewsU's course, "Cleaning Your Copy," will help you understand the basics of grammar, spelling, punctuation and AP style. Learn the most common mistakes and how to avoid them. When you’re ready, take the "Copy Quotient Test" and see how well you can clean your copy.

This free course will take just an hour or two to complete. Enroll at www.newsu.org/cleancopy and take the course on your own schedule.

NewsU offers more than 70 focused, interactive courses that appeal to journalists at all levels of experience and in all types of media. NewsU is funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The program is a project of The Poynter Institute, a leader in journalism training.

[CW:MONTHLY] Get the Job: Position Spotlight

NYU Seeks Assistant/Associate Professor

The Department of Journalism in the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or associate professor to start January 1, 2009, pending budgetary and administrative approval. The department seeks an accomplished, innovative magazine journalist with extensive current writing or editing experience. The position involves directing our field of study in magazine writing for a select group of graduate students, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, and engaging in department life.

Teaching experience and substantial ties to the New York magazine publishing world are highly desirable; advanced degrees are helpful but not required. The department has particular interest in candidates with substantive, significantly researched book-length projects in development.

Send cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three samples of your long-form work as electronic attachments or by mail no later than September 25, 2008, to Andrea Rosenberg (andrea.rosenberg@nyu.edu or New York University, 20 Cooper Square, 6th floor, New York, NY 10003).

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Visit NLGJA's Job Board in the Members Only section of our Web site for more job openings and descriptions.

[CW:MONTHLY] The Round Up

Wilkes-Barre, Fort Lauderdale, Oakland - This month's round up of training courses and seminars isn't just for the mega markets. Go to boot camp in Harrisburg, discuss revenue solutions in Reston, and learn about fact checking and mining blogs in St. Louis. Plus, there is an entire slate of online programs you can participate in without having to leave home.

Courses & Seminars

Narrative Writing
Macon, GA, Septmber 18
Georgia Press Association

Business Journalism Boot Camp
Detroit, MI, September 19
Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism

J-Boot Camp for College Newspapers
Harrisburg, PA, September 19-20
Pennsylvania Press Institute
Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Foundation

Reporting: Mining Blogs & Other Fact-Seeking
St. Louis, MO, Septmber 19-21
Mid-America Press Institute

Investigative Reporting on Business & Finance Conference
New York, NY, September 20-21
Investigative Reporters and Editors

National Writers Workshop
Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 20-21
Poynter Institute

Building the New Revenue Portfolio
Reston, VA, Septmeber 22-24
American Press Institute

Photography 101
West Trenton, NJ, Septmeber 25
New Jersey Press Association

NAB Small Market Television Exchange
Phoenix, AZ, Septmber 25-27
National Association of Broadcasters

Revenue Generation in Tough Times
Wilkes-Barre, PA, Septmber 25
Pennsylvania Press Institute
Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Foundation

Professional Proofreading
Oakland, CA, September 27-October 4
Media Alliance

Online Trainings

Boot Camp for Scholastic Journalism Advisers
Poynter Institute

A Journalist's Guide to Covering Bioterrorism
Radio and Television News Directors Foundation

Advice for the Newly Named News Director
News University

Anatomy of a Libel Case: Business vs. the Media
Fred Friendly Seminars, Inc.

Becoming a Better Manager & Presenter
Summer Institute for Midcareer Copy Editors

Beyond the Inverted Pyramid: Creating Alternative Story Forms
News University

[CW:MONTHLY] Member in the Spotlight: Erik Piepenburg

Erik Piepenburg has been selected as a fellow for the USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program. The program, now in its seventh year, seeks to establish a new standard of excellence in arts and culture coverage. Piepenburg is a senior web producer for The New York Times. He is responsible for developing and reporting theater-related multimedia features, including audio slide shows, photo essays and audio interviews.

[CW:PODCAST] Schmoozing for Success: Making the Most of Networking Opportunities in a Changing Industry

Moderated by networking guru and Witeck Combs Communications CEO Bob Witeck, this session was held on Wednesday, August 13. It explored not only how to confidently talk shop with strangers, but also how to approach networking and self-promotion in a changing industry that has left many unemployed.

The full audio version of the hour-long session is now available online. Please note that the file is 44.53 MB, so downloading and streaming might take several minutes depending on the speed of your Internet connection.

Stream "Schmoozing for Success"
Download "Schmoozing for Success" on iTunes

[CW:BLOG] RSVP For NLGJA Travel Camp

NLGJA Travel Camp
Sunday, August 24, 2008
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel

How do you picture the life of a travel writer? Jet setting off to exotic locations? Nights dining in five-star restaurants before sinking into an equally five-star bed? Or do you think of lost luggage, airport screening lines and wandering the streets trying to find that club so hip it refuses to have a sign out front? Hear what travel writing is really like and try your hand at NLGJA’s Travel Camp.

Join award-winning travel writer Michael Luongo for a special NLGJA Career Watch training at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Participants are invited to bring photos and other memorabilia from a recent trip you might want to write about. Bring a notepad for in-session mini-assignments.

This opportunity is open to all NLGJA members. Registration to NLGJA Goes to Washington, our 2008 National Convention & 5th Annual LGBT Media Summit, is not required but advance registration for this event is needed. The registration deadline is Friday, August 15, 2008.

The event will be held Sunday, August 24, from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, which is located at 1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. A special discount to “Bubbles & Brunch” in the hotel’s Café MoZU is also available for registered Travel Camp participants.

Please contact Tom Avila at tavila@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888, ext. 17 to reserve space at this event.

[CW:MONTHLY] Last Call For D.C. Convention Registrations

Online Registration Closes Tomorrow
If skills-building is what you're looking for, NLGJA Goes to Washington is where you should start. Featuring over 40 hands-on sessions and 150 expert speakers, this is your chance to re-energize your career during the most exciting time to be in the nation's capital. Register online today and take advantage of our special advance rate.

Invest In Your Career: Register for NLGJA Goes to Washington