Currently taking applications for experienced general assignment reporterfor family-owned, growing community weekly newspaper group in beautiful,Lewis County, Washington. Opportunities for advancement. 

Send cover letter,resume and clips to: 
Frank DeVaul
DeVaul Publishing, Inc.
429 N. MarketBlvd.
Chehalis, WA 98532. 

Or respond by e-mail tofdevaul@devaulpublishing.com     


Frank DeVaul 
Publisher 
DeVaul Publishing, Inc. 
429 N. Market Blvd. 
Chehalis, WA 98532       
360-748-6848

YES! is seeking a web editor to join our editorial team. We're looking for
someone with experience editing and writing, an interest in solutions-based
and breaking news, and a strong grasp of current affairs. The full-time
position is based in Bainbridge Island, WA (in the Seattle area) and
applications will be accepted through May 21. Please pass this link on to
any networks or individuals who may have an interest in working with us.
 
http://www.yesmagazine.org/about/seeking-web-editor
 
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We welcome
qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual
orientation.
 
Christa Hillstrom
Web Managing Editor
YES! Magazine
(o) 206.842.5009 x 226
(f) 206.842.5208
yesmagazine.org

The Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University can help you
start a career in journalism or public policy.

 July 1 deadline.
 
The IHS Journalism Internship Program builds writing skills and portfolio
credits, and introduces a professional network of liberty-minded
journalists. Program highlights:
 
* Eight-week internship at a newspaper, radio station, new media company,
or non-profit newsroom
* Journalism & a Free Society Seminar
* Mentoring and job-placement consultation
* Stipend, travel allowance, and housing assistance
* Applications due July 1 (Add to calendar)
* Apply: www.TheIHS.org/apply
 

Keri Anderson
Student Coordinator
Institute for Humane Studies
www.TheIHS.org

The Washington News Council is accepting applications for two $2,000
scholarships to be awarded in 2011 to Washington state students planning
careers in communications:

    The Dick Larsen Scholarship will go to a past graduate of a Washington
high school currently enrolled in a public or private college/university in
this state.

    The Herb Robinson Scholarship will go to a graduating Washington
high-school senior who is entering a public or private college/university in
this state.

The scholarship program is open to students with a serious interest in
communications  journalism, public relations, politics, or a related field.
Awards will be based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and the
quality of a written essay. To be eligible, you must have demonstrated
potential in the field of communications, and a clear need for financial
assistance.

Dick Larsen, who died in April 2001, was one of the most respected political
reporters in Washington state. He served for more than 20 years as political
writer, editorial columnist and associate editor at The Seattle Times, and
later wrote a column for the Eastside Journal. He also worked in politics
and public relations, and was also an accomplished illustrator/cartoonist.

Herb Robinson, who died in October 2003, was among the states most respected
print and broadcast journalists. He was editorial-page editor at The Seattle
Times for 12 years and a member of the editorial board for more than 20
years. He was previously news director at KOMO-TV, where he started and
anchored its first news broadcast program.
We offer these scholarships to honor the high standards of fairness,
accuracy and balance in journalism and communications that Dick and Herb
achieved throughout their careers.

To apply, you must submit a completed application form, two letters of
reference, a school transcript, and three samples of your work. Send all application materials to:

Scholarship Committee
Washington News Council
P.O. Box 3672
Seattle, WA 98124-3672

All materials must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2012. The Scholarship
Committee may interview finalists and/or speak with references. Winners will
be notified before the end of May. If you have any questions, please call
the WNC office at 206-262-9793 or email info@wanewscouncil.org

NEWS REPORTER The Skagit Valley Herald seeks a talented, versatile and tenaciousjournalist to report local news ranging from government to featuresand sports. Candidates with at least two years' daily newspaperexperience preferred, though entry level with appropriate degree andjournalism training will be considered. Today's journalist needspowerful reporting skills and a solid understanding of multimediastorytelling. Full benefits in the beautiful Skagit Valley, close toboth the water and the mountains and just a skip up the road fromSeattle. 

Send cover letter, resume and work samples by April 30 to Editor Colette Weeks atcweeks@skagitpublishing.com. 

Bev Crichfield
Assignment Editor
Skagit Valley Herald
360-416-2143fax: 360-428-0400bcrichfield@skagitpublishing.com

Hearst Journalism Awards Program
 
Multimedia  Competition iv : TEAM  REPORTING/NEWS
 
EXTENEDED DEADLINE: THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012
 
 
 
Please note additions to the guidelines for this competition below.  They
are highlighted in red.
 
 
 
The following is a digest of competition requirements. Consult the
Competition Guidelines for further details.  This competition awards $16,200
in scholarships and matching grants to the top five ranking students & their
schools.  The department receives a $100 stipend just for entering.
 
 
 
?    Entries consist of team reporting in covering news for an online audience
using multimedia techniques, with an emphasis on multimedia storytelling,
the quality of journalism and creative use of the medium.  Entries must be
news; they can be based on - but are not limited to - public affairs,
business, science or sports news.  
 
Entries must be journalism and may not include dramatization. 
 
 
 
?    Each university may enter a total of two team projects.  Entrants in this
competition must all be undergraduate students, with no more than 15 members
on each team.
 
 
 
?    An entry cannot be from a Web page of a professor, class or student.  It
must be posted on a functioning Web site from an ACEJMC-accredited program,
a school publication, a television or radio station, or a professional Web
site.
 
 
 
?    The entry must have at least three of the following components: writing
(which includes scripted narration/voiceover), photos, interactive elements,
Flash, still photography, audio, and/or video.  Entrants also could have
used social media, including blogging.
 
 
 
?    The work will be judged on its essential journalistic values, but also on
how creatively, coherently and appropriately it took advantage of the
special characteristics of multiple platforms, such as: adding extended
background links or animated graphics; posting still photographs;
downloading podcasts that supplement the story; or providing video that
enhances and creates stronger user interest for the story.  
 
 
 
?    Entries must have been produced and posted between September 1, 2010 and
April 8, 2012.
 
 
 
?    If the entry is from a professional publication, a statement from the
editor must be sent to verify that the multimedia piece was the entrants
work.  This letter may be e-mailed to Jan Watten or faxed to the program
office: 415-243-0760.
 
 
 
?    All of the students who enter the multimedia team competition must be
current undergraduate journalism majors at the time the entry is posted on
the web and entered.  An exception is made for spring, summer or fall 2011
graduates, allowing them to enter the contest in the 2011-12 program year. 
The entries must have been posted, however, before students were graduated. 
Minor participation from graduate students is permitted.
 
 
 
?    The entrants must NOT have had more than 12 months of full-time
professional experience. 
 
 
 
?    No component of the entry may have been submitted in the writing, photo,
or broadcast competitions.
 
      An entry may be submitted only once in any competition.
 
 
 
?    Entry Procedures
 
Log on to http://compentry.hearstawards.org using the access code that was
sent to previously.
 
If you have lost your login code, please contact Jan.  She will e-mail it to
you.
 
 
 
You will be taken to a page that outlines the program policies.  Please
agree to the terms by checking a box below the text in order to continue.
 
 
 
Select the Multimedia IV - Team Reporting Competition under Competition
Name. Select ?Click here to enter Student? under Entrant Status.
 
 
 
Please choose a team leader as the student to enter, as there is only one
name field. 
 
Any award received will be sent to the school for the whole team?s benefit, to
be divided at the discretion of the department chair.
 
All members of the team will be acknowledged in the press release and
website.
 
Please indicate how many members are on each team entry and their names in a
short email to Jan Watten.
 
 
 
Disclosure information:  please select the disclosure check list fields for
the team in order to proceed.
 
 
 
 
 
DEADLINE:  THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 by12:00 p.m. PST.  Late entries will not
be accepted.  You may confirm receipt of your entry by e-mailing
jwatten@hearstfdn.org. 
 

Reporter position.  Contact:

Roger Harnack, publisher
The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
P.O. Box 553Omak, WA 98841
rharnack@omakchronicle.com
509-826-1110

Asian American Journalists Association Student Programs Update
 
Please see the following scholarship and internship grants available for
students.
 
Internship grants are awards given to students that have secured internships
for the 2012 summer. We understand that sometimes these internships are
either low-pay or no-pay, and want to help by offering grants to offset
living expenses.
 
We have two scholarships: Mary Moy Quon Ing for college freshmen and the
Vincent Chin Memorial for everyone else.
 
AAJA Student Members: Due to current technical problems with our website, I
have started a Google group to announce opportunities.
 
Regards,
 
Nao Vang
AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
415-346-2051 ext. 102
naov@aaja.org
 
 
 
Scholarships 
 
Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship: For college students pursuing a career in
journalism.
* $500  
 
DEADLINE: MAY 14, 2012  
 
 
 
Mary Moy Quon Ing Scholarship: For incoming college freshmen.
 
* $2,000
 
DEADLINE: May 4, 2012. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Internship Grants
 
Stanford Chen Internship Grant: The grants are directed for print, online,
broadcast or photography interns at small- to medium-size companies.
* Grant(s) of $1,750 to juniors, seniors and graduate students
 
DEADLINE: APRIL 4, 2012
 
 
 
Broadcast Internship Grants:  For students with pursuing careers in
broadcasting.
 
 
 
* Sam Chu Lin Grant: $500 to male or female student.
* Lloyd LaCuesta Grant: $1000 to male student.
 
DEADLINE: MAY 11, 2012  
 
 
 
William Woo Print and Online Grant: For students who have secured
internships during the 2012 summer.
 
 
 
* $1,000
 
DEADLINE: May 14, 2012 
 
 
 
 
 
In This Issue
Scholarships
Internship Grants
AAJA National
Asian American Journalists Association
415.346.2051

 
Hearst Journalism Awards Program
 
Multimedia  Competition iv : TEAM  REPORTING/NEWS
 
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012
 
 
 
The following is a digest of competition requirements. Consult the
Competition Guidelines for further details.  This competition awards $16,200
in scholarships and matching grants to the top five ranking students & their
schools.  The department receives a $100 stipend just for entering.
 
 
 
?    Entries consist of team reporting in covering news for an online audience
using multimedia techniques, with an emphasis on multimedia storytelling,
the quality of journalism and creative use of the medium.  Entries must be
news; they can be based on - but are not limited to - public affairs,
business, science or sports news.  
 
Entries must be journalism and may not include dramatization. 
 
 
 
?    Each university may enter a total of two team projects.  Entrants in this
competition must all be undergraduate students, with no more than 15 members
on each team.
 
 
 
?    An entry cannot be from a Web page of a professor, class or student.  It
must be posted on a functioning Web site from an ACEJMC-accredited program,
a school publication, a television or radio station, or a professional Web
site.
 
 
 
?    The entry must have at least three of the following components: writing
(which includes scripted narration/voiceover), photos, interactive elements,
Flash, still photography, audio, and/or video.  Entrants also could have
used social media, including blogging.
 
 
 
?    The work will be judged on its essential journalistic values, but also on
how creatively, coherently and appropriately it took advantage of the
special characteristics of multiple platforms, such as: adding extended
background links or animated graphics; posting still photographs;
downloading podcasts that supplement the story; or providing video that
enhances and creates stronger user interest for the story.  
 
 
 
?    Entries must have been produced and posted between September 1, 2010 and
April 8, 2012.
 
 
 
?    If the entry is from a professional publication, a statement from the
editor must be sent to verify that the multimedia piece was the entrant?s
work.  This letter may be e-mailed to Jan Watten, or faxed to the program
office: 415-243-0760.
 
 
 
?    Students who enter the multimedia competition must be current
undergraduate journalism majors at the time the entry is posted on the web
and entered.  An exception is made for spring, summer or fall 2011
graduates, allowing them to enter the contest in the 2011-12 program year. 
The entries must have been posted, however, before students were graduated.
 
 
 
?    The entrant must NOT have had more than 12 months of full-time
professional experience. 
 
 
 
?    No component of the entry may have been submitted in the writing, photo,
or broadcast competitions.
 
      An entry may be submitted only once in any competition.
 
 
 
?    Entry Procedures
 
1)          Log on to http://compentry.hearstawards.org using the access
code that was sent to previously.
 
If you have lost your login code, please contact Jan.  She will e-mail it to
you.
 
 
 
You will be taken to a page that outlines the program policies. You will be
asked to agree to the terms by checking a box below the text in order to
continue.
 
 
 
2)          Select the Multimedia Team Reporting Competition under
Competition Name.
 
Then select ?Click here to enter Student? under Entrant Status.
 
 
 
3)     A drop down menu will list students from your university who have
entered during the past four years.  If you see your student?s name, please
select it. If not, please create a new student record. 
 
 
 
5)     After you verify that this is the correct competition and entrant,
you can fill out the entry form by selecting the Next button. You will
prompted to continue.
 
 
 
6)     Enter the student?s information and upload the materials. Repeat for
the second student (if applicable).
 
 
 
DEADLINE:  TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 by11:59 p.m. PST.  Late entries will not
be accepted.  You may confirm receipt of your entry by e-mailing
jwatten@hearstfdn.org. 

Sports/General Reporter

This entry-level, full time position with the Lynden Tribune/Ferndale Record news team has primary responsibility for sports coverage. It also involves some general news reporting. Page layout skills in InDesign needed. 

Send resume and clips to: tim@lyndentribune.com.  
Tim Newcomb
360-303-1145 | tdnewcomb@gmail.comtwitter: @tdnewcomb

STUDENTS: Don’t miss this great opportunity from AAJA Seattle!

“Personal branding” is about more than having a matching logo on your business cards, blog and Twitter profile. It’s about having a voice that people recognize in the industry and in your own personal sphere of interest. It’s also about knowing how to promote your voice — and yourself — to the people who care. We can show you how to get started. In this AAJA Seattle crash course, join producers from The Seattle Times and other regional media outlets to learn how to start (or improve) your blog and use social media strategies — skills that you can use in your personal lives, and carry into the newsroom. Oh, did we mention we’ll have pizza?

Note: this is open to any student (not just UW).  We’ll also be answering questions about applying for the Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship program. Applications for the NJC Scholarship are due April 15. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

You MUST RSVP! You can do so here.
When: Wednesday, March 28
Where: Mt. Baker Training Room, 6th floor, Seattle Times building, 1000 Denny Way, Seattle, 98109
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE for students; $10 suggested donation at the door. Cash or credit card only, please.

If you’re driving you may need to pay for parking. There are SOME guest parking spots in the lot outside The Seattle Times building that are free as well as paid street parking.

Questions? Email Sona Patel at sona.patel@gmail.com or 949-310-0336.
To renew your AAJA membership visit aaja.org.

HEARST  JOURNALISM  AWARDS  PROGRAM 
 
BREAKING NEWS WRITING COMPETITION 
 
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012
  
LAST  WRITING  COMPETITION  THIS  ACADEMIC  YEAR
 
The following is a digest of requirements for this writing competition. 
Please consult the Competition Guidelines  for further details.  This
competition awards $16,200 in scholarships and matching grants to the top
five ranking students & their schools.  The top winner qualifies for the
National Writing Championship.  The department receives a $100 stipend just
for entering.
 
Breaking News articles are about a breaking news events and must constitute
major coverage of event ‘ not a sidebar or news analysis. 
  
The selected entrant must be a current undergraduate journalism major at the
time the article is published.  An exception is made for spring, summer or
fall 2011 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests in the 2011-12
program year; the entries must have been published, however, before students were graduated.  The spring or summer 2011 graduates would NOT be eligible to complete in the 2012 Championship.  
 
The entrant must NOT have had more than 12 months of full-time professional
experience. 
 
Letters from editors attesting to the entrant’s work can be emailed to Jan
Watten, or faxed to
 
415-243-0760.
 
         Each university may submit up to two entries in this competition,
each by a different student. 
  
         Articles must have been disseminated in print or online  from March
1, 2011 through March 25, 2012. 
  
No component of the entry may have been submitted in any other competition.
  
‘    Please do not send any materials to the program office.  Enter
submissions online:
  
1)       Log on to http://compentry.hearstawards.org using the access code
that was sent to you previously.
 
If you do not have your code, please contact Jan Watten:
jwatten@hearstfdn.org.
 
Check the box to agree to the terms below the text in order to continue.
  
2)     Select the Breaking News Competition under Competition Name. Then
select ‘Click here to enter Student’ under Entrant Status.
  
4)     Please view the drop down menu that will list students from your
university who have entered in the past four years.  If you see your student’s
name, please select it.  This will reduce a duplicate record for your
student. If your student has not entered before, please create a new student
record. 
  
5)     After you verify that this is the correct competition and entrant,
please fill out the entry form by selecting the Next button. You will
prompted to continue.
 
         Please be sure to include your entrant’s email address.
  
6)     Enter the student’s information and upload the article link.
 
Repeat for the second student (if applicable).
  
Questions’  Please check our Web site, www.hearstawards.org, or call
1-800-841-7048 ext. 4560. 
 
 
Deadline:  Entries must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. PST on Wednesday, March
28, 2012.

We are offering a$2,500 scholarship for a 2012-13 senior with interests in golf media such assportswriting or sports broadcasting. Person must have a special interest ingolf but doesn't need to sleep in a pro shop or carry around a statue ofArnold Palmer.

Here's the info: http://www.nwgma.org/scholarship 

Craig Smith 
csmithkirkland@comcast.net

Northwest Golf Media Association Scholarship

This scholarship is given annually to one qualified student. The intention of this scholarship is to assist the recipient in finishing their final year in college or university, and may be applied by the student toward tuition or school-related expenses. This scholarship is based upon merit. All are eligible to apply, provided they meet the stated criteria. 

Amount of scholarship: $2,500

Criteria 

·         Student will be entering his or her senior or final year at college or university

·         Student must be majoring in communications or other appropriate field

·         Student must have demonstrated an ability in sports journalism, through published articles, press releases, scripts, or other forms of sports communication

·         Applicant must be a student at a college or university in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia)

 Application requirements

·         Student must submit a cover letter, outlining their achievements in sports journalism and their career goals for the future

·         Student must submit a transcript of their collegiate accomplishments

·         Student must provide three references, whether personal or professional

·         Student must provide the name of their school or career advisor, as well as the contact information of this person

 How to Apply

·         Application materials should be mailed to:

Northwest Golf Media Association

Attn: Scholarship Committee

4701 Admiral Way, Suite 311

Seattle, Washington 98116 

·         Deadline for applying: April 30 of each year (for consideration of the following fall term)

·         Scholarship will be awarded on May 31 of each year

·         Additional questions should be emailed to info@nwgma.org

OTHER - Along with the scholarship, each recipient will be given the opportunity to submit future golf-related sportswriting for publication in the various outlets represented by members of the Northwest Golf Media Association.  

The Northwest Golf Media Association shall exist for the purpose of promoting the best interests of the game of golf in the Pacific Northwest with the assistance of individuals in the Northwest golf media.

Three great scholarship opportunities from AAJA Seattle, one easy online
application. What are you waiting for? Visit aajaseattle.org/scholarships to
get started today!

Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship
 
This program awards up to $2,500 in scholarship money to students who intend to pursue careers in journalism.
 
Deadline is April15

http://www.aajaseattle.org/scholarships/

Founders' Scholarship
 
Only AAJA Seattle Student Members Eligible. The Founders' Scholarship was
established in 2000 to honor Frank Abe, Ron Chew and Lori Matsukawa, who
founded the AAJA Seattle chapter in 1985.
 
AAJA Seattle/911 Media Arts Scholarship
 
AAJA Seattle has partnered with the 911 Media Arts Center, the state?s
premiere non-profit in documentary film, to help members looking to develop
digital media skills.
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Our mailing address is:
AAJA Seattle
P.O. Box 9698
Seattle, WA 98109

lauren.rabaino@gmail.com

Lori Matsukawa
KING TV Anchor
333 Dexter Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Ofc: 206-448-3853
Cell: 206-604-0587
Fax: 206-448-4525
@LoriMatsukawa

Hot Rod magazine is looking for two staff editors in Los Angeles.
 
The contact is David Freiburger - David.freiburger@hotrod.com.

Douglas R. Glad
Editor Car Craft Magazine
carcraft.com
facebook.com/drglad
facebook.com/carcraftmag
831 S. Douglas Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
323/791-0562

The deadline for the national Hearst writing contest for breaking news is
right after we're back from spring break -- 5 p.m. on March 26.  Please
consider entering this contest.
 
It just takes a couple of minutes to submit a potential entry.  Articles
published from March 1, 2011, through this March 25 are eligible.
 
Follow the link to the Catalyst website (below) and either upload a PDF of
your article or a live link to it.  In the comments field of the website,
provide the information requested on the website.
 
The Department can submit two entries. The top five winners nationally get
scholarships or grants.  The next five get honorable mentions. 
 
Here's a link to the Catalyst website:
 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/summary/rabeam/18560
 
Here's a link to the Hearst website:
http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/about.php?year=2010&type=Writing
 
 
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

We are looking for an Arts & Entertainment blogger for the Ballard News-Tribune 
BLOG.  
 
While this is an unpaid position, students can apply for school credit and 
perks include free entry into concerts, shows, etc. 
 
 
Requirements: 
 
- Must be able to commit 10 hours a week 
 
- Blogger should have an interest in music, theater, art, and night life in 
Ballard
 
- Strong interviewing and writing skills
 
- Must have access to a camera
 
- Be familiar with WordPress
 
 
To apply, email statement of interest, clips, and photos to 
anner@robinsonnews.com
 
 
--
Anne-Marije Rook
Web Editor and Lead Reporter
Ballard News-Tribune
 
anner@robinsonnews.com
208.870.9406
twitter.com/ballardnewstrib

Here's information about an event on Tuesday, March 12,  near campus that
involves UNITY and the local chapter of the National Lesbian and Gay
Journalists Association. As explained below, UNITY is an alliance of
minority journalists organizations. 
 
Randy Beam, UW journalism coordinator
 
 
UNITY Journalists Seattle Mixer
 
It's been four years. Let's connect! The UNITY 2012 convention is 
happening in Las Vegas, Aug. 1-4. Here is your chance to meet up with your 
fellow UNITY journalists who will be going! Please join us in welcoming 
the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association to the UNITY 
alliance! We now represent NLGJA, the Asian American Journalists 
Association, National Association of Hispanic Journalists and Native 
American Journalists Association. We invite all journalists, including 
National Association of Black Journalists members, to join us for drinks.
 
Details:
 
Tuesday, March 12
 
6pm to 8pm
 
Lucid Lounge, 5241 University Way Northeast, Seattle
 
Cash bar
 
RSVP to schan@seattletimes.com
 
The early-bird registration rate for UNITY 2012 convention ends on March 16!
The early bird rate is $325 for members, $150 for student members, $500 for
non-members and $250 for student non-members. After March 16, rates go up
$75!
 
Register now at www.unityconvention.org.
 
Questions about the UNITY mixer? Contact Sharon Chan, UNITY vice president
at schan@seattletimes.com or 206-464-2598. More info at 
http://bit.ly/yDRIso
 
 
 
---
 
Sharon Pian Chan
 
Seattle Times
 
Senior Producer, Home Page and Mobile Platforms
 
(206) 464-2958
 
@sharonpianchan
 
 
 
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

Re: Political Journalism Track of the Capital Semester program, sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held  each fall and spring in Washington,
DC. This academic internship program is for undergraduates seeking to obtain 
professional experience in the fields of journalism, communications and public relations. Students are placed in internships for 30 hours a week while
earning 12 transferable credits.

Fall 2012 CAPITAL SEMESTER - JOURNALISM TRACK
WASHNIGTON, D.C.
www.DCinternships.org/CSPJ
EARLY DEADLINE: April 1, 2012
 
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, Capital Semester combines 
substantive internships, courses for
academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led 
by top policy experts and
journalists. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides 
undergraduate students from around the
world with opportunities to gain the edge in today's competitive job market and 
graduate school admissions, and
experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
 
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
 
  *  Crosby Volmer International Communications
  *  Edelman Public Relations
  *  Gannett News Service
  *  Houston Chronicle
  *  NBC Nightly News
  *  MSNBC.com
  *  Voice of America
  *  WTOP Radio
  *  Washington Examiner
  *  Washington Times
  *  WTTG Fox News
 
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
 
  *  Internships - Competitive placements with print and broadcast media outlets 
and PR and communications firms
  *  Housing - Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the 
heart of D.C.
  *  Classes - Full-time course load in political science and economics 
accredited by Ohio Northern University
  *  Guest Lectures - With Washington's top policy experts and working 
journalists
  *  Site Briefings - At USA Today, the Newseum, World Bank, State Department 
and U.S. Capitol
  *  Leadership & Professional Development - Leadership, mentoring and career 
building activities
  *  Networking - Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders 
from around the world
  *  Scholarships - Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and 
financial need
 
EARLY DEADLINE - 5% DISCOUNT
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of 
June 1, 2012. Students are encouraged
to apply for the extended early deadline of April 1, 2012 to receive a 5% 
discount on their tuition balance as
well as priority internship placement. Detailed information on the program may 
be found at
www.DCinternships.org/CSPJ.
 
For more information and an online application, please visit our website 
www.DCInternships.org/CSPJ or contact
Lily Harrison, Capital Semester Director at lharrison@tfas.org or 202-986-0384.
 
1621 New Hamshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009
 
Lily Harrison
Capital Semester Director
The Fund for American Studies
lharrison@tfas.org 
202.986.0384.
 

The Aid and International Development Forum is looking into possibly
inviting journalism students from universities in and around Washington DC
to attend and report from the 2012 event.
 
 
 
The Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) is the world leading
conference for the humanitarian aid, international relief and development
sectors. It is held every year in Washington DC and brings together NGOs,
aid agencies, the UN and various relief and development organisations from
around the world. This year AIDF will be held on 6-7 June at the Walter E
Washington Conference Center. The website for the event is
aidforumonline.org
 
 
 
Students will be able to report from a variety of conference and workshop
sessions which will cover topics such as Water & Sanitation, Education, the
Arab Spring, and Empowering Women as a Development Tool. For the full agenda
please click here. Reports will be published online and in the AIDF
newsletter, which goes out to over 40,000 people in the aid and
international development sector. This will be a great opportunity to gain
work experience and make contacts for the future, particularly for students
interested in the aid and international development sector.
 
 
 
Students must arrange their own travel and accommodation, and lunch expenses
will be provided. The deadline for submitting applications will be 30th
April and arrangements will be made during May.
 
 
 
This is a new idea and we are currently contacting course leaders and
department heads to see if this is something that they and their students
would be interested in getting involved in. We would very much appreciate
your feedback on this.
 
 
 
Please feel free to ask any questions you may have, or indeed tell us if
this is something you would or would not be interested in.
 
  
Lizzi Thomasson | Marketing Assistant| Aid & International Development Forum
 
T +44 (0) 207 871 0188 | F +44 (0) 207 871 0101 | E
lthomasson@aidforumonline.org
 
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Asian American Journalists Association Unity Student Projects

We are doing a final push for students to apply for this year's UnityStudent Project in Las Vegas, NV from August 1-4. This year, Unity will workwith  AAJA, NAHJ, NAJA and NLGJA to host a training program for aspiringjournalism students.

Unity Student Projects 

From the applications, 8 of the most promising students will be selected asfinalists and given the opportunity for building skills and developing theirportfolios. They will be given pre-convention assignments covering issuesrelated to the journalism industry today and/or the Asian American/PacificIslander community. Those students will cover the convention, with traveland hotel accommodations provided. The Unity Student Projects team will cover the latest news aboutjournalists, the state and future of the industry, and how the newsroomchanges affect the community. Their works will be featured and updatedaround the clock on the convention website and in a magazine-stylepublication to be distributed to convention attendees on the final day ofconvention. 

DEADLINE: MARCH 9, 2012    

Nao Vang 
naov@aaja.org

Northwest Asian Weekly is currently looking for a new editor to helm our 
newspaper.  We're looking for someone with
exceptional writing ability.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/wri/2886105495.html
 
Northwest Asian Weekly is an award-winning newspaper based in Seattle, and has 
been promoting and advocating for the needs of
the Pan-Asian community for 30 years. We are currently seeking a passionate and 
ambitious Editor to join our team.
 
Job description:
 
As Editor of Northwest Asian Weekly, you are responsible for managing the 
newspaper's print and online content. You will write
at least 3000 words on a weekly basis, and you will need to copy-edit news 
stories from freelance reporters. As Editor, you
will also manage the paper's online presence through its social media channels 
and occasionally lend a hand with the paper's
nonprofit arm, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation. To be a good fit for this 
position, you need to be able to work fast,
wear many hats, and juggle many deadlines.
 
Required Qualifications:
 
-- A bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or Communications
-- 1-2 years print publication experience (news clips will be required)
-- Familiarity with AP style
-- Working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop
-- Familiarity with social media marketing (Twitter, Facebook)
-- Experience in web publishing and creating online content
 
Desired Qualifications:
-- SEO experience
-- Graphic/layout design experience (samples recommended)
-- Photography skills
 
To apply, send a cover letter, a resume, and 3 writing samples (2 hard news 
samples, 1 feature sample), and salary
requirements (a must) with "News Editor" in the subject line.
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
Stacy Nguyen
 
Editor
 
 
 
Northwest Asian Weekly
 
412 Maynard Ave. S
 
Seattle, WA 98104
 
206-223-5559
 
stacy@nwasianweekly.com
 

Apply now for the Student Newsroom at ONA12
 
Students, are you looking for a great opportunity to cover digital media and learn from top leaders in the industry? Apply to be a part of the all-expenses-paid ONA12 Student Newsroom at the Online News Association?s annual conference, Sept. 20-22, in San Francisco.
 
Applications are now open ? find the full application here:
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=71d2d33b013435ca6e1ed980e&id=1dfcf78217&e=f7080886ba
 
Application deadline is 6 p.m. PT, March 29.
 
The Student Newsroom, sponsored for the third year in a row by Google, immerses college students in a digital media environment by providing hands-on experience producing content for the ONA12 website before and during the conference, under the personal guidance of professional mentors. Students also have the opportunity to attend sessions led by experts in digital journalism, network with attendees and acquire and flex new digital media skills.
 
Transportation, lodging and conference registration are covered, as is entry to the Online Journalism Awards banquet. ONA will provide roommate-matching for out-of-town participants at the conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency.
 
In return, students must commit to attending all three days of the conference and will be expected to be at the conference venue early Thursday morning, Sept. 20, for coverage planning, newsroom set-up and training activities.
 
To apply:
 
     Complete the ONA12 Student Newsroom Application.
 
     Email a letter of recommendation from a faculty adviser or supervisor, plus your resume and a photo to ONA12newsroomapp@journalists.org.
 
     Any questions, email ONA12newsroom@journalists.org.
 
     All application materials must be submitted by 6 p.m. PT, March 29.
 
Cheers,
Sara Kelly, Michelle Johnson, and Curt Chandler,
Student Newsroom Co-Chairs
 

Three great scholarship opportunities from AAJA Seattle, one easy online
application. What are you waiting for? Visit aajaseattle.org/scholarships to
get started today!

Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship
 
This program awards up to $2,500 in scholarship money to students who intend
to pursue careers in journalism.
 
   Founders' Scholarship
 
Only AAJA Seattle Student Members Eligible. The Founders? Scholarship was
established in 2000 to honor Frank Abe, Ron Chew and Lori Matsukawa, who
founded the AAJA Seattle chapter in 1985.
 
AAJA Seattle/911 Media Arts Scholarship
 
AAJA Seattle has partnered with the 911 Media Arts Center, the state?s
premiere non-profit in documentary film, to help members looking to develop
digital media skills.
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You're receiving this email because you've been recommended as a contact
person for AAJA scholarships.
 
Our mailing address is:
AAJA Seattle
P.O. Box 9698
Seattle, WA 98109

lauren.rabaino@gmail.com

WORK FOR SPJ: JOB OPENING
 
SPJ is seeking a candidate to fill its yearlong Communications Post-Graduate 
Internship for media, writing, marketing and public relations efforts. The 
ideal candidate should be a recent graduate (bachelor's or master's) with prior 
internship or student media experience in communications and/or journalism. 
We're looking for someone to help put SPJ in the media spotlight and assist in 
growing the organization and serving Society members.
 
The full-time position, based in Indianapolis, includes competitive salary, 
excellent benefits and paid leave. Anticipated start date is June 4 and will 
last one year.
 
Read the job description and please spread the word. Application deadline is 5 
p.m. ET, April 2, 2012. Contact Abby Henkel with questions at ahenkel@spj.org.
 

Have you had a profile published in print or online since March 2011?  If
so, please consider submitting it for Hearst's national student awards in
profile writing.
 
It's easy to do and costs nothing.  Upload a PDF of the profile or a link to
the profile to this Catalyst website: 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/rabeam/18560  The deadline is
Monday, March 5, at 5 p.m.
 
You'll be asked to provide a little more information for the online entry
form, which I will complete.  You can provide that information in the
comments field on the website.  The top five entries get scholarships or
grants.  The next five get honorable mentions.
 
Questions?  Contact me.  --Randy Beam
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

Hearst Journalism Awards Program
 
Multimedia  Competition  III : NEWS
 
DEADLINE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
The following is a digest of competition requirements. Consult the
Competition Guidelines for further details.  This competition awards $16,200
in scholarships and matching grants to the top five ranking students & their
schools.  The department receives a $100 stipend just for entering.
 
 
 
?    A multimedia project is defined as a single piece of journalism executed
essentially by the same journalist.  This category awards excellence in
covering news for an online audience using multimedia techniques, with an
emphasis on data and information storytelling, the quality of journalism and
creative use of the medium.  Entries must be journalism and may not include
dramatization. 
 
 
 
?    Each entry must have been posted on a professional Web site, not an
individual?s Web site.  
 
 
 
?    The entrant must have completed at least three of the following
components: writing (which includes scripted narration/voiceover), photos,
interactive elements, Flash, still photography, audio, and/or video.
 
 
 
?    The work will be judged on its essential journalistic values, but also on
how creatively, coherently and appropriately it took advantage of the
special characteristics of multiple platforms, such as: adding extended
background links or animated graphics; posting still photographs;
downloading podcasts that supplement the story; or providing video that
enhances and creates stronger user interest for the story. 
 
 
 
?    Each university may enter a total of two projects.  One project per
entrant.  Team reporting is not eligible in this competition.  If the report
was produced by a team, only the student with primary responsibility may
enter.
 
 
 
?    Entries must have been produced and posted between September 1, 2010 and
January 25, 2012.
 
 
 
?    If the entry is from a professional publication, a statement from the
editor must be sent to verify that the multimedia piece was the entrant?s
work.  This letter may be e-mailed to Jan Watten, or faxed to the program
office: 415-243-0760.
 
 
 
?    Students who enter the multimedia competition must be current
undergraduate journalism majors at the time the entry is posted on the web
and entered.  An exception is made for spring, summer or fall 2011
graduates, allowing them to enter the contest in the 2011-12 program year. 
The entries must have been posted, however, before students were graduated.
 
 
 
?    The entrant must NOT have had more than 12 months of full-time
professional experience. 
 
 
 
?    No component of the entry may have been submitted in the writing, photo,
or broadcast competitions.
 
      An entry may be submitted only once in any competition.
 
 
 
?    Please do not send any materials to the program office.  Enter
submissions online:
 
1)       Log on to http://compentry.hearstawards.org using the access code
that was sent to previously.
 
If you have lost your login code, please contact Jan.  She will e-mail it to
you.
 
 
 
You will be taken to a page that outlines the program policies. You will be
asked to agree to the terms by checking a box below the text in order to
continue.
 
 
 
2)     Select the Multimedia III Competition under Competition Name. Then
select ?Click here to enter Student? under Entrant Status.
 
 
 
3)     You will see a drop down menu that will list students from your
university who have entered during the past four years.  If you see your
student?s name, please select it. If not, please create a new student record. 
 
 
 
5)     After you verify that this is the correct competition and entrant,
you can fill out the entry form by selecting the Next button. You will
prompted to continue.
 
 
 
6)     Enter the student?s information and upload the materials. Repeat for
the second student (if applicable).
 
 
 
DEADLINE:
 
Entries may be uploaded from Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 27,
2012 by11:59 p.m. PST.  Late entries will not be accepted.  You may confirm
receipt of your entry by e-mailing jwatten@hearstfdn.org. 
 

The Western Washington Chapter of SPJ is awarding two scholarships for $2,000 to undergraduate students majoring in journalism or communications at two-year or four-year colleges in the state of Washington. Awards are for the 2012-2013 school year.

A third $2,000 scholarship is being offered to female undergraduate students majoring in editorial journalism at the University of Washington.

The deadline is March 9, so apply soon! Just send the following in a single packet so that it’s postmarked by March 9, 2012:

1.A letter of application, including a succinct answer to the question: “Why have you have chosen a journalism career and what do you hope to accomplish after college?” (500 words maximum)
2.A copy of your resume, including current address, email, phone number, what year of college you are in, your major, what year you plan to graduate and your hometown. Please also send a second digital copy to spjscholarships@gmail.com.
3.A letter of recommendation from a college professor or a work supervisor. Enclose it in a separate envelope in your packet. Please have the person writing the letter of recommendation include her or his phone and email contacts.
4.An official transcript of all your college credits.
5.No more than three work samples (clips or links to stories, audio, photography or video).
6.You may include any statement of unusual financial need.
7.Please indicate if you have previously applied for a SPJ Scholarship.

Note: Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Questions? Contact Sharon Salyer, Scholarship Chair, by email at spjscholarships@gmail.com

http://www.spjwash.org/2012/02/hey-journalism-students-apply-for-these-spj-scholarships/

 FREELANCE WEEKEND/NIGHT VISUAL JOURNALIST 

West Seattle Blog/White Center Now, online news publications with the largest news audience in the southwest Seattle area, need assistance with assigned photo (sometimes also video) coverage of weekend (and potentially occasional weeknight) events*Must have own photo/video gear suitable for imagery/sound of reasonable quality*Must have Internet access and ability to transmit publishable photos from the field for potential WSB/WCN usage (social media and web "as it happens" coverage)*Must have transportation - assignments will usually be in West Seattle or White Center and may be tightly scheduled back-to-back

*Must be able to accurately and thoroughly gather key facts at story location, including correct names/titles of photo/video subjects, estimated crowd count/fundraising total, etc. as appropriate*Must have excellent judgment in selecting and sending most compelling/important images to editors, rather than sending huge assortment for editors to wade through*Must be able to recognize and react to unexpected developments during assignments that take the story in a different direction or present an additional angle


*Must be comfortable communicating/collaborating with editors primarily via e-mail/text*Flexibility a must - proposed work hours will vary, depending on what's on the calendar and what editors need covered*Must know and follow basic journalism tenets/ethics/code of conduct Assignments will generally involve scheduled community events - meetings, performances, festivals, celebrations, ceremonies, volunteer efforts, commemorations, rallies, possibly sports on occasion. 

Resume/references/online work samples requested for review. Hourly compensation, DOE Start date: ASAP 

Contact:Tracy Record, editor/co-publisher, West Seattle Blog and White Center Noweditor@westseattleblog.com

URL: http://www.fsci.com/
Company: fishercommunicationsinc
Telephone: 206-404-6775
Application URL:http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YWJvemFuaWNoLjcxNzg5LjM2MzFAZmlzaGVyY29tbXVua
WNhdGlvbnNpbmMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t
 
Reference: 585
Type: Permanent
Position: Multi-Media Journalist
Location: Roseburg, Oregon
Industry: Media
Salary:
Description:
Job Title: Multi-Media Journalist
Location: Roseburg, OR - KPIC TV

To Apply:http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FISHERCOMM&cws=1&r
id=585

SUMMARY OF JOB:
Produces and executes on-air broadcasting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
? Gather and report news of the day for on-air broadcast.
? Ability to write, shoot and edit video.
? Post stories to website, Facebook and other social media
? Develop beats and sources.
? Perform well under deadline.
? Other duties may be assigned.
 
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Experience:
no experience required
 
Education:
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) preferred
 
Language Skills:
Ability to read, comprehend, analyze and compose business reports and
business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to and
respond to questions from co-workers, managers, clients, customers and the
general public.
 
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to compute percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
 
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability
to interpret a variety of instructions expressed in written, oral or diagram
form.
 
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly
required to remain in a static position for extended periods of time and
converse with and communicate with others. This position requires frequent
moving about, and handling or positioning items. The team member must
occasionally position himself/herself in small or unusual spaces. In
addition the team member must be able to transport or move up to 50 pounds.
The team member must be able to identify objects and be able to communicate
in writing.
 
Work Environment:

Team member must be prepared to work outdoors. Occasionally will be asked to work in high, precarious places and work with and near moving mechanical
parts. Occasionally may be subjected to loud noise.
 
 

Sports profiles are OK too. 
 
Please consider submitting your work for the national Hearst
Personality/Profile writing competition.  The five best entries get
scholarships or grants.  A Hearst award looks great on your resume. 
 
The Personality/Profile competition is for a personality sketch of an
individual on or off campus.  All articles must be disseminated in print or
online or both from March 1, 2011, through March 4, 2012.  The deadline for
submitting your work is Monday, March 5, at 5 p.m.
 
You can upload your potential entry directly to a Catalyst drop box.  The
link is below.  The drop-box instructions ask you to provide additional
information that's required when I submit the entry. That information is
essential, so please don't forget to include it. If you have questions,
contact me --Randy Beam (rabeam@uw.edu)
 
Catalyst drop box for your potential entry: 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/summary/rabeam/18560
 
Hearst website: http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/index.php
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

 AAJA National
Asian American Journalists Association
 
Internships   NBC PARTNERSHIP
 
NBC Universal will offer four students the opportunity to become NBC Fellows
and join one of the following NBC Programs for summer 2012 as interns:
* America's #1 morning news program, The Today Show or
* The top ranked evening program, Nightly News with Brian
  Williams or * Primetime NBC's own Dateline, or
* MSNBC and RockCenter
* CNBC
Four students will be provided a stipend in the amount of $500 a week for 10
weeks to live in New York City, totaling $5,000 for each student.
 
DEADLINE: MARCH 9, 2012
 
 
 
Unity Student Projects
 
From the applications, 8 of the most promising students will be selected as
finalists and given the opportunity for building skills and developing their
portfolios. They will be given pre-convention assignments covering issues
related to the journalism industry today and/or the Asian American/Pacific
Islander community. Those students will cover the convention, with travel
and hotel accommodations provided.
 
The Unity Student Projects team will cover the latest news about
journalists, the state and future of the industry, and how the newsroom
changes affect the community. Their works will be featured and updated
around the clock on the convention website and in a magazine-style
publication to be distributed to convention attendees on the final day of
convention.
 
DEADLINE: MARCH 9, 2012 
 
 AAJA National
Asian American Journalists Association
415.346.2051

 Nao Vang 
naov@aaja.org

Deadline to apply is March 1


The American Indian Journalism Institute, founded in 2001, is an academic, scholarship and internship program for college students run and underwritten by the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute.

American Indian students often do not consider journalism as a career option, in part because many of their schools lack student newspapers and journalism classes, the most common routes to journalism careers. Without Native Americans on staff, news organizations can produce stereotypical and erroneous coverage of Indian issues and Indian people.

AIJI provides a unique opportunity for Indian students to learn about journalism and consider it as a career, which will help improve newsroom diversity around the country.

For three weeks in June, Native American students learn the craft of journalism through one of several journalism courses taught at the Freedom Forum’s Al Neuharth Media Center, on the University of South Dakota’s Vermillion campus.

Accepted students are placed in an appropriate course based on their experience, interests and previous coursework. Students attend AIJI for free and receive other financial assistance, including room and board during the program and a scholarship/stipend upon completion of the program.

AIJI students also may be eligible for 2 hours of college credit.

After successful completion of the program, top AIJI graduates are hired for paid summer internships as reporters, copy editors, photographers or multimedia journalists with daily newspapers and with The Associated Press. Interns must be licensed drivers and provide their own vehicles.

For inquiries and applications, contact Janine Harris at jharris@freedomforum.org or 605/677-5424.

http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/

Do you have a MULTIMEDIA NEWS package to submit to the Hearst competition? 
It's easy to do.  Upload your potential entry to this Catalyst drop box:
 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/rabeam/18560
 
Entries can be hard or breaking news events on any topic -- public affairs,
business, science, sports, crime, general news.  Each entry must have been
posted on the Web and have at least three of the following components:
writing, photographs, audio slideshows, video, interactivity, Flash,
animation, graphics or any other data-driven tools. 
 
Check the drop box for more detailed information about entries. Or, see the
Hearst website to learn more about the competition.  The department can
submit two entries.  The deadline for uploading your entry is 5 p.m. on
Monday, Feb. 20. 
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

 
HEARST  JOURNALisM  AWARDS  PROGRAM
 
PHOTO  COMPETITION  II ? PICTURE STORY/SERIES
 
 
 
                    Deadline:  Tuesday, FEBRUARY 14, 2012
 
 
 
The following reminder is a digest of rules for submitting an entry in the
photojournalism competition. 
 
 
 
This competition awards $16,200 in scholarships and matching grants to the
top five ranking students & their schools in addition to the possibility of
qualifying for the National Photo Championship.  The department receives a
$100 stipend per competition entered.
 
 
 
Entries in the Picture Story/Series Category must have been taken from
September 1, 2010, through February 12, 2012, inclusively.  Each entry must
one picture story/series, with up to fifteen images
 
 
 
Each University may enter up to two different students? work.
 
 
 
The selected entrants must be current undergraduates at the time the entry
is produced and published.  An exception is made for spring, summer or fall
2011 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests in the 2011-2012 program
year.  The entry must have been published, however, before students were
graduated.  The spring or summer 2011 graduates would NOT be eligible to
complete in the 2012 National Championship. 
 
 
 
entry  requirements:
 
 
 
      One of the photographs from the series must be been published during
the time period designated.
 
       A copy of the tear sheet of the image must be faxed or e-mailed to
us.
 
 
 
      A letter from the off-campus publication's editor (if image was
published in professional publication) verifying authorship of published
photo must be faxed or e-mailed to us.
 
 
 
      Captions: One paragraph summarizing the photo story should be included
under file info in Photoshop.
 
 
 
?    Please note change to entry requirements for this competition.
 
 
 
1)       Log on to http://compentry.hearstawards.org using the access code
that was sent to you previously.
 
If you do not have your code, please contact Jan Watten:
jwatten@hearstfdn.org.
 
 
 
Check the box to agree to the terms below the text in order to continue.
 
 
 
2)     Select the Photo II Competition under Competition Name. Then select
?Click here to enter Student?.
 
 
 
4)     Please view the drop down menu that will list students from your
university who have entered in the past four years.  If you see your student?s
name, please select it.  This will reduce a duplicate record for your
student. If your student has not entered before, please create a new student
record. 
 
 
 
5)     After you verify that this is the correct competition and entrant,
please fill out the entry form by selecting the Next button. You will
prompted to continue.
 
 
 
6)     Enter the student?s information. Repeat for the second student (if
applicable).
 
 
 
7)     Once you have filled out the entrant?s information, please e-mail the
images to hearstawards@gmail.com.  Do not submit your images online ? email
them instead.
 
Please label each images!  Example:  J Doe_SFState_PS_01.jpg.
 
E-mail subject line should include student?s name and university.
 
Images size should be no larger than 2 MB, or 150 pixels/inch dpi resolution
maximum.
 
Lower resolution is fine, with the longest dimension not exceeding 10
inches. 
 
Include caption information, which is attached below, in your emailed entry.
 
 
 
All entry materials should be received online and via e-mail by 11:59 pm PST
on February 14.
 
 
 
Questions?  Please call Jan Watten at 1-800-841-7048 ext. 4565 or
415-908-4560 or jwatten@hearstfdn.org. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HEARST  JOURNALISM  AWARDS  PROGRAM
 
 
 
PHOTOJOURNALISM  COMPETITION  PICTURE STORY/SERIES
 
PHOTO  CAPTION  SHEET  2012
 
 
 
 
 
Please copy this form and email it with your entries. Or you can fax it to
us. 415-243-0760.
 
PLEASE  TYPE  OR  PRINT  CLEARLY                                
 
 
 
ENTRANT?S  NAME:
 
 
 
UNIVERSITY:
 
 
 
Class standing:
 
 
 
CAPTION  INFORMATION
 
 
 
Date range photos were taken:
 
Was one of the photos published? 
 
Name of publication/website:
 
 
 
CONCISE  INFORMATION ABOUT  YOUR  PICTURE  STORY: 
 
Do not caption each image. One or two paragraphs only, please.
 

UNITY '12 STUDENTS' MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS
 
Description: Image removed by sender. UNITYStudents Every four years, UNITY:
Journalists of Color, Inc. holds a joint national convention of the four
national journalism associations which represent its alliance associations.
This year, the UNITY 2012 Convention (UNITY '12), will be a joint gathering
of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), National Association
of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), National Lesbian and Gay Journalists
Association (NLGJA), and the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA),
including all media professionals and supporters of diversity in news media.
The convention is expected to draw thousands of journalists, newsroom
professionals, media executives and many who care about diversity in the
news.
 
 
 
Students from across the nation will participate in week-long projects at
the UNITY '12 Convention in Las Vegas, August 1-4 at The Mandalay Bay Resort
& Convention Center. Dozens of aspiring journalists will work side by side
with professionals and mentors to produce solid and innovative journalism
across media platforms in a "convergence" newsroom.
 
 
 
  *  Student members of the Asian American Journalists Association can apply
     here.
  *  Student members of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists can
     apply here. 
  *  Student members of the National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association
     can apply here.
  *  Student members of the Native American Journalists Association can apply
     here.  
 
 
 
All applications are due to your respective association no later than
Friday, March 9, 2012.
 
 
 
 
 
Finalists will be selected by each association, please direct all questions
regarding eligibility to the association of your student membership.
 
 
 
181 Days before UNITY '12 
 
  
 
Registration early-bird deadline UNITY 2012 Convention (UNITY '12) is fast
approaching. Hurry and register by Friday, March 16th and save!  In addition
to registering at lower rates, early registrants will soon be able to
utilize our Attendee Service Center where they will be able to sign-up for
special sessions including meal functions, contact attending exhibitors,
post resumes in the job bank for recruiters to review and many more
exclusive functions to ensure effective participation at UNITY '12. 
Register online today! We accept all credit card payments including check by
mail (payment must be received by the deadline for early-bird rates to
apply).
 
 
 
 
 
Let's Get Social
 
Convention Hashtag is #unity12 
 
 
 
Don't forget to also join the UNITY 2012 Convention: Las Vegas group on
Facebook and engage with old and new friends as you prepare for your journey
to UNITY '12.
 
 
 
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Don't forget to visit the UNITY '12 Convention Website at
www.unityconvention.org and Register online before the early-bird deadline
on March 16th.  
 
 
 
We are 181 days away from UNITY '12 kick-off in Las Vegas!    
 
 
 
Contact UNITY at executive@unityjournalists.org for promotional
opportunities including sponsorship and exhibiting information for the UNITY
'12 Media Showcase & Career Fair at The Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention
Center, August 1-4.  
 
 
 
Let's Get Social & Quick Links
 
 
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Visit UNITY's Homepage
 
 
 
UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc.  
 
7950 Jones Branch Drive
 
McLean, VA  22107
 
p 703.854.3585
 
f 703.854.3586
 
www.unityjournalists.org   
 
 
 onica@unityjournalists.ccsend.com

The Patricia Fisher Endowed Scholarship
 
Below is a direct link to information about the Patricia Fisher Endowed
Scholarship.  The purpose of this scholarship is to support students of
color in the Puget Sound region who are pursuing college careers in
journalism. This scholarship ranges from $500 to $2,500. 
 
http://www.thewashboard.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx/The+Seattle+Foundation/
2012-2013/Patricia+Fisher+Endowed+Scholarship 
 
The Bobbi McCallum Memorial Scholarship
 
Below is a direct link to information about The Bobbi McCallum Memorial
Scholarship.  This $3,000.00 scholarship is to support college juniors and
seniors who are pursuing a degree in journalism. 
  
http://www.thewashboard.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx/The+Seattle+Foundation/
2012-2013/Bobbi+McCallum+Memorial+Scholarship

Monica Salazar 
Philanthropic Services Assistant
 
The Seattle Foundation
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1300
Seattle WA  98101-3151
 
Ph: 206.515.2126
 
Fax: 206.622.7673
 

for women journalists

Western Washington Chapter of the Society of Profession Journalists 2012-2013 June Anderson Almquist Memorial Scholarship - 

This year’s scholarship is $2,000.

Undergraduate women currently majoring in journalism or communications, or community college women transferring to pursue journalism careers at the University of Washington are eligible to apply.

March 9, 2012 deadline

Qustions?  Please contact Society of Professional Journalists Scholarship Chair Sharon Salyer by email at spjscholarships@gmail.com .


Sharon Salyer
Scholarship Chair

Journalism Scholarships
Two scholarships totaling $4,000 are being offered by the Western Washington Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students majoring in journalism or communications at two-year or four-year colleges in the state of Washington. Awards are for the 2012-2013 school year.
Applicants need not be members of SPJ but must intend to pursue a journalism career. A panel of journalists will review scholarship applications. Scholarship winners will be notified in May. They are encouraged to attend our annual Excellence in Journalism awards banquet, when the scholarships are formally announced. This year, the event will be on May 19 in Seattle.
The deadline this year is tighter than usual. We made this decision because we know that due to the economic downturn, many students need financial assistance more than ever. However, due to the number of applications we receive, we need ample time to review and evaluate each request. 
Please send all requested materials to the address listed below, including resume. Also please submit a second digital resume to spjscholarships@gmail.com. 
Please send the following in a single packet so that it is postmarked by March 9, 2012. Applications received prior to the deadline are appreciated. It gives the review committee more time to review the submitted materials. Please send the materials to:

Sharon Salyer
The Herald
Box 930 
Everett, WA 98203 
ATTN: SPJ Scholarships

Required information:
Please send the following in a single packet so that it is postmarked by March 9, 2012:
1. A letter of application, including a succinct answer to the question: “Why have you have chosen a journalism career and what do you hope to accomplish after college?” (500 words maximum)
2. A copy of your resume, including current address, email, phone number, what year of college you are in, your major, what year you plan to graduate and your hometown.  Please also send a second digital copy to spjscholarships@gmail.com. 
3. A letter of recommendation (i.e. from a college professor or a work supervisor). Enclose it in a separate envelope in your packet. Please have the person writing the letter of recommendation include her or his phone and email contacts.
4. An official transcript of all your college credits.
5. No more than three work samples (clips, audio or video).
6. You may include any statement of unusual financial need.
7. Please indicate if you have previously applied for a SPJ Scholarship.  
NOTE: Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Questions? Contact Sharon Salyer, Scholarship Chair, by email at
spjscholarships@gmail.com

The Working Press

The Society of Professional Journalists is seeking 12 interns for The Working Press, a daily tabloid newspaper and online news site, that will cover the Excellence in Journalism 2012 conference. Collegiate student reporters, editors, photographers and designers are invited to apply for these select positions. 

This year’s conference is set for September 20-22 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Selected interns will need to arrive in Ft. Lauderdale on Wednesday, September 19 and attend a mandatory 3 p.m. staff meeting. The internship ends Sunday, September 23 at Noon.

 You provide:
— Energy, talent, great ideas and a good attitude
— Your transportation to and from Ft. Lauderdale
— Photographers: Bring your own gear (digital)
— Selected interns will have out-of-pocket expenses to cover. (Examples: Meals not provided by SPJ and incidental room expenses).

The Society provides:
— Complimentary convention registration
— Complimentary accommodations at convention hotel
— Some, but not all, meals
— Mentoring by professional journalists
— Networking venues
— A place to showcase your talents in front of many professionals 

Eligibility

Applicants must:
— Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in journalism or a related field (graphic design, photography, etc)
— Not graduate before the start of the internship
— Be available to be in Ft. Lauderdale from September 19-23, 2012.

Applications will be accepted via mail or e-mail. The following must be submitted or your application will not be considered:
— Completed application [PDF]
— Cover letter (include paragraph detailing your knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Soundslides, WordPress, etc.)
— Résumé (include three references with complete contact information)
— Three published clips, layouts or photos (relevant to the position you are applying for) Clips should be on 8.5 x 11 paper. You may also include two links to multimedia packages you have completed. 

Mailed application postmark deadline: April 19, 2012
(Emailed applications must be sent by Midnight, EST, on April 19, 2012)

Mail two sets of your application materials to:
Society of Professional Journalists
Attn: The Working Press
3909 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Or e-mail your application to Lauren Rochester.

(If e-mailing application, the following file types will be accepted: PDF, Microsoft Word documents and JPG files).

Application materials will not be returned. Past interns of The Working Press are not eligible to apply.

Applicants will be notified of their status by May 18, 2012.


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Questions about The Working Press?

Contact Lauren Rochester, Awards Coordinator, at 317/927-8000 ext. 210 or via e-mail.

Note: As a Working Press intern, the Society retains all rights to the work you produce during the convention as part of your internship. 

http://spj.org/workingpress.asp

Applications Due Feb. 29: Roy Howard Competition Japan Trip 

Journalism Students:
 
You could win a FREE, 10-day international study tour of Japan this summer!
Register for the Roy W. Howard National Collegiate Reporting Competition by
Feb. 29. For information,visit: http://journalism.indiana.edu/resources/royhoward/roy-w-howard-natio
nal-collegiate-reporting-competition/
 
 

Please consider submitting your work to the Hearst Journalism Awards
competition for best Picture Story/Series.
 
Each entry must include one picture story/series (still images) with up to
fifteen images on any subject.  All photographs must have been taken and
disseminated in print or online from September 1, 2010 through February 12,
2012.
 
The deadline for submitting entries is 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13. 
 
You can upload your materials to this Catalyst website:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/summary/rabeam/18560   On the
site, you'll find more specific information about requirements for an
entry. 
 
Here's more information about the competition: 
http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/about.php?year=2010&type=Photo
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

New York Times
620 EIGHTH AVE.
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10018-1405
   
This year the New York Times Student Journalism Institute will celebrate its 10th anniversary. The eager young student journalists who attended in the early years have now gone on to careers at news organizations large and small. Nearly a dozen work at The New York Times; others are at The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press and Politico, to name just a few.

That’s as much a testimonial to the students as it is to the Institute, which was founded on the belief that giving an opportunity to the brightest aspiring journalists would pay dividends for all of journalism. But while the Institute can provide the opportunity, we must have your help to obtain the students. The decade-long success of the Institute is due to you and others like   you who have made it possible to match great students to a great opportunity. 
We are looking for reporters, copy editors, photographers, designers, Web producers and video journalists. To be   eligible they must be student members of the National Association of Black   Journalists or students enrolled at an HBCU.  

The deadline: Feb. 25. 
The program will be held May 13 through 27.
 
As always, students accepted into the Institute will have all their expenses paid, and will receive a small stipend. It is a cornerstone of the program that no one who has the talent will be denied an opportunity because of lack of financial means.
More information and a look at the work of students at previous Institutes is available at www.nytimes-institute.com.
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (212) 556-1576 or e-  mail me at hecker@nytimes.com.
 
   
Don R. Hecker,
Director
New York Times Student Journalism Institute
 
 

A reminder: The deadline for possible entries to the national Hearst
sports-writing competition is Feb. 6.  The sports-writing competition is for
a news, feature story or commentary in sports, which must relate to an event
or issue, not to a sports personality. Sidebars subordinate in length and
content to the article may be included. 
 
To enter, you must be a journalism major. (Those are Hearst's rules.) All
articles must be disseminated in print or online or both from Feb. 1, 2011,
through Feb. 5, 2012.
 
You can upload your potential entry directly to a Catalyst drop box.  The
link is below.  The drop-box instructions ask you to provide additional
information that's required when I submit the entry. That information is
essential, so please don't forget to include it. If you have questions,
contact me --Randy Beam (rabeam@uw.edu)
 
Catalyst drop box for your potential entry: 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/summary/rabeam/18560
 
Hearst website: http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/index.php
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

This workshop run by the Burke museum is an excellent opportunity for
students interested in environmental or nature writing.
 
Environmental Writing:
Inspire, Observe, Inhabit
Made possible by the Rebecca S. and Robert M. Benton Endowed Fund
To request disability accommodations, contact the DSO office at least 10 
days in advance:
206-543-6450 (voice); 206-543-6452 (tty); 206-685-3885 (fax); 
dso@u.washington.edu (E-mail).
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 9 am - 5 pm
$100 registration fee; 10% discount for Burke Members
 
Sign up soon, class space limited; lunch provided
 
Scholarships available with valid student ID; request an application
 
Join award-winning authors Bill Dietrich, Thor Hanson, and Judith Roche, 
in a workshop devoted to writing about the environment. Based at the Burke 
Museum, this one-day program will include classroom and field-based 
sessions. Judith, Thor, and Bill bring unique and complementary 
perspectives as naturalists, journalists, instructors, and historians who 
have written deeply and provocatively about landscapes wild and urban.
 
A new style of writer has begun to explore the relationship between people 
and place. Their writing brings in not only plants and animals, but also 
the human inhabitants, past and present, who dwell on the land. In doing 
so, they are forging a new way to look at nature and to develop deeper 
connections to place.
 
Judith Roche is the author of three poetry collections, most recently, 
Wisdom of the Body, an American Book Award winner, which was also nomited 
for a Pushcart. She has been a Distinguished Northwest Writer-in-Residence 
at Seattle University and currently teaches at the Richard Hugo House. 
www.judithroche.com
 
Thor Hanson is a conservation biologist, Switzer Environmental Fellow, and 
member of the Human
 
Ecosystems Study Group. His most recent book is Feathers: The Evolution of 
a Natural Miracle. His first book, The Impenetrable Forest: My Gorilla 
Years in Uganda, won the 2008 USA Books News Award for nature writing. 
www.thorhanson.net
 
Bill Dietrich is a Washington State career journalist turned novelist, who 
has covered the environment and science for the Seattle Times and other 
newspapers. He shared a Pulitzer for coverage of the Exxon Valdez oil 
spill and has won a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award for his book on 
the Northwest timber crisis, The Final Forest. www.williamdietrich.com
 
To register:
www.burkemuseum.org/events/browse/environmental_writers_workshop
 
For more information, call Burke Education at 206-543-9681 or email 
burked@uw.edu.
4th Annual
Burke Museum Environmental

3 year reporting resident
Seattle, Washington, United States • REF17A
Job Description

 

The Seattle Times has an opening for a three-year reporting residency designed for beginning journalists with some professional experience. The program gives journalists a range of newsroom experiences, plus on-the-job training and development. We're looking for someone who's shown an ability to find and break news, write engaging feature and enterprise stories, and shown a passion for watchdog journalism. Strong digital and multimedia skills are a plus. Residents will receive a development plan and regular feedback, and be assigned a mentor.
Qualifications

 

Applicants must have graduated by the time the residency begins. Applicants must have had some successful internships at news organizations and/or a year or two professional experience at daily newspapers or other media organizations. Applicants must have a car.
Additional Information

The Seattle Times is a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, recognized as one of the best in the country. At The Seattle Times, your work matters. We are a family-owned-and-operated company, dedicated to the community we serve. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The Times is a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employer. Learn more about our company at seattletimescompany.com.

http://www.smartrecruiters.com/seattletimescompany/512116-3-year-reporting-

RE: whether the techniques and strategies taught in
introductory composition courses transfer to the techniques found in
good journalism. Below is the link to my student survey. There are
only 5 questions and should take less than 5 minutes to fill out.

https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/hok3/155854

Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado. -  Applications are now being taken for the 2011-12 academic year. Sponsored by the Scripps Howard Foundation, the fellowship pays a stipend of $50,000 for the nine-month program.
 
  Please distribute the attached flier to your staff and contact
  cej@colorado.edu if you have questions.
 
  Other details are available at http://www.colorado.edu/journalism/cej
 
  Journalists who have completed the program are enthusiastic about its
  benefits. Here is one statement:
 
  “My hope coming here was to gain a better understanding of the environmental
  issues facing the planet and their urgency. All I can say is, wow, I
  received a real education, one that was far richer than I expected and one I
  find worthy of continuing. The true gift of this fellowship is that once
  your eyes have been opened, it is impossible to close them again.”
 
  Leah McGrath Goodman
 
  2010-2011 fellowship year
 
 
 
  Sincerely,
 
  Tom Yulsman
 
  Co-director
 
  Center for Environmental Journalism
 
  Journalism & Mass Communication
 
  University of Colorado Boulder


Dona Olivier 
dona.olivier@Colorado.EDU

SPJ networking event - this is a pizza panel about online media and 
technology.  The event is from 5:30-7:30 in COM 126 this Wednesday, JAn. 
25.
 
Our panelists will include:
- Sharon Chan, former Microsoft reporter for the Seattle Times 
- Monica Guzman,columnist for Geek Wire and former reporter for the
Seattle P-I 
 
Daron Anderson
daron16@uw.edu

Seeking:
-- Social Media Intern/Team Member
-- Events/Marketing Intern
-- Sales Team Members
-- Freelance Writers
 
More info:
http://www.iexaminer.org/opportunities
 
--
Diem Ly
Editor in Chief
International Examiner
622 S. Washington St.
Seattle, WA 98104
office: 206.624.3925 x3
fax: 206.624.3046
editor@iexaminer.org
 
Established in 1974, the International Examiner is the only non-profit
pan-Asian American newspaper in the country and the oldest in the Northwest.

It is named after the multi-ethnic district of Seattle, the International
District. The IE aspires to be a catalyst for building an inspiring,
connected, well-respected, and socially conscious Asian Pacific American
community. The IE is a free publication published on the first and third
Wednesday of every month.

This semester, we are expanding our campus news blog at Uloop, and looking
to hire editors at college campuses across the country.  This is a highly
competitive position that would be a great opportunity for Seniors and
Juniors looking to boost their resume and make money editing and writing for
an online news source.
 
 
 
Students may apply by
visiting http://blog.uloop.com/uloop-contributor-network/editors/
 
 
 
If you know of any students who would be interested or professors who can
pass this on, we would appreciate your help.  We look forward to working
with your students and please don't hesitate to follow up with me if you
have questions or comments.
 
 
Karl Hughes
 
Director of Student News
 
karl@uloop.com
 
(901) 827-9637
 

Please enter your work in the national Hearst Sports Writing competition. 
The five best entries get scholarships or grants.  A Hearst award looks
great on your resume.  Jerry Brewer, who's teaching a sports writing course
for us this term, won a Hearst award while in college.  Here are details:
 
The Sports Writing competition is for a news, feature story or commentary in
sports, which must relate to an event or issue, not to a sports personality.
Sidebars subordinate in length and content to the article may be included. 
To enter, you must be a journalism major. (Those are Hearst's rules.) All
articles must be disseminated in print or online or both from Feb. 1, 2011,
through Feb. 5, 2012.
 
You can upload your potential entry directly to a Catalyst drop box.  The
link is below.  The drop-box instructions ask you to provide additional
information that's required when I submit the entry. That information is
essential, so please don't forget to include it. If you have questions,
contact me --Randy Beam (rabeam@uw.edu)
 
Catalyst drop box for your potential entry: 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/summary/rabeam/18560
 
Hearst website: http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/index.php
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

Asian American Journalist Association Lunar New Year Dinner

PURCHASE PRESALE TICKETS HERE: http://lunarnewyear2012.eventbrite.com/

Please join us in celebrating the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year Banquet and Silent Auction!

Each year, the Seattle chapter holds this banquet to celebrate the start of a new year. The banquet is the chapter's largest fundraiser for
AAJA Seattle.

Silent auction proceeds will go toward the Northwest Journalists of Color scholarship, which has supported more than 100 college students
since the mid-1980s.

This year, the banquet will be held in Seattle at Acquabar, a new Belltown restaurant owned by local Asian American restaurateur David Leong.
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME.

We'll have an 8-item dinner, provided by Acquabar Bistro, a full no-host bar, photography booth by Ava Van of Ava Van Photography and a
Silent Auction featuring items donated by local businesses and the AAJA community.


KOMO 4 reporter Elizabeth Dinh will emcee the evening's program, which includes a set from up-and-coming Taiwanese American comedian Yola Lu!


At 10 p.m., Acquabar will turn into a club with a live DJ, so bring your dancing shoes and dance the night away with fellow AAJA members!


You don't have to be a journalist or Asian to attend, so please, encourage your friends and colleagues to attend.

***

Preorder by Jan. 24 and save up to $10 per ticket! 

AAJA members get a discount! Renew  your membership today!

After Jan. 24, tickets will be sold at the door at the following prices:

$15 child

$25 student

$35 member

$40 nonmember


Caroline Li

Executive Editor, Go Hard. Superstar www.gohardsuperstar.com
Management at Smokey Robotic www.smokeyrobotic.com 
Vice President of Events, Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA) Seattle
Board of Directors at SafeFutures Youth Center 
P: 1 + (347) 280-3595 
Personal Email: carolineli3@gmail.com

This semester, we are expanding our campus news blog at Uloop, and looking to hire editors at college campuses across the country.  This is a highly
competitive position that would be a great opportunity for Seniors and Juniors looking to boost their resume and make money editing and writing for an
online news source.


Students may apply by visiting http://blog.uloop.com/uloop-contributor-network/editors/

Karl Hughes

Director of Student News

karl@uloop.com

(901) 827-9637

We are hosting a campaign coverage conference call with Richard Benedetto of 
USA Today (ret.) and Jessica Taylor, Senior Analyst/Reporter at the Rothenberg
Political Report on Tuesday, January 24 at 4:00pm ET. More details may be found 
at www.DCinternships.org/IPJ/about/campaign_2012.asp. Please share this
opportunity with your students.

Alexander Jue

Recruitment and Admissions Assistant

U.S. Programs

The Fund for American Studies
www.DCinternships.org 

ajue@tfas.org

first prize is $2,000

Please visit the website
www.DCinternships.org/IPJ/awards for submission guidelines.

Alexander Jue 
ajue@tfas.org

Alexander Jue

Recruitment and Admissions Assistant

U.S. Programs

The Fund for American Studies
www.DCinternships.org  

 

Re: 2012 Institute on Political Journalism held at Georgetown University. This academic internship program provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of journalism and communications, while living in the nation’s capital.


 
INSTITUTE ON POLITICAL JOURNALISM
 
June 10 – August 4, 2012
 
Held at Georgetown University, Washington, DC
 
www.DCinternships.org/IPJ  
 
 
Priority Deadline for Scholarships: February 7
Final Application Deadline: March 7
 
***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE***
 
 
 
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, 
the Institute combines substantive internships, courses for academic credit,
career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by working 
journalists.
 
This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around 
the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market
and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington 
first-hand.
 
 
 
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
 
·         PBS Nightly Business Report
 
·         Congress Daily
 
·         Crosby Volmer Public Relations
 
·         Gannett News Service
 
·         MSNBC.com
 
·         NBC Nightly News
 
·         Politics Magazine
 
·         Radio America
 
·         Telemundo
 
·         The Washington Examiner
 
·         WTOP News Radio
 
 
 
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
 
·         Internships – Competitive placements with top news and media 
organizations as well as PR and communications firms
 
·         Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University
 
·         Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the 
heart of DC
 
·         Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top print and broadcast 
journalists
 
·         Site Briefings – At the State Department, Capitol Hill, World Bank, 
National Press Club and Newsuem
 
·         Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and 
career building activities 
 
·         Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and other 
student journalists from around of the world
 
·         Scholarships – Approximately 70% of students receive generous awards 
based on merit and financial need
 
 
 
APPLICATION INFORMATION
 
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 
7, 2012. Students applying by the Priority Deadline of February 7, 2012 will be
given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions.
 
 
 
For more information and an online application please visit our website 
www.DCinternships.org/IPJ. Questions regarding the program or admissions 
process may be
directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
 
Please click on this link for an informational brochure: 
https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp.
 
ROBERT NOVAK COLLEGIATE JOURNALISM AWARDS
The Institute on Political Journalism is proud to sponsor the Robert Novak 
Collegiate Journalism Awards. The deadline for submissions is April 15, 2012. 
Prizes
for first and second place are $2,000 and $500 respectively. Details on the 
award, including submissions guidelines may be found at
www.DCinternships.org/IPJ/awards.
 
CAMPAIGN 2012 CONFERENCE CALL
Covering the Elections of 2012?  Want to learn more about the race for the 
White House along with the elections in the House of Representatives and the 
U.S. Senate. You are invited to join us for an on the record conference call with two of Washington, D.C.’s best political reporters.
 
WHO: Richard Benedetto, USA Today (ret) and Jessica Taylor, Senior 
Analyst/Reporter at The Rothenberg Political Report. 
WHEN: Tuesday, January 24 at 4:00pm ET
 
Please visit this website to learn more and sign up:  
www.DCinternships.org/IPJ/about/campaign_2012.asp
 
 
Alexander Jue 
ajue@tfas.org

 
2012 Summer Journalism Internships

Paid journalism internships available this summer through SPJ’s Hawaii chapter.
Print, online, and broadcast journalism and public relations internships are being offered in summer 2012 through the Hawaii chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Full-time internships (10 weeks at 40 hours/week ) with a $3,600 salary:
·	Honolulu Star-Advertiser (daily newspaper)
·	Pacific Business News (weekly business newspaper) 
·	Hawaii Business magazine (monthly business magazine) 
·	Honolulu magazine (monthly city magazine) 
·	Pacific Edge magazine (quarterly business/lifestyle magazine)
·	Trade Publishing (trade publications)
·	Honolulu Civil Beat (online news)
·	Alexander & Baldwin (corporate public relations)
·	Hawaii News Now (TV news) 

Part-time internships (8 weeks at 27 hours/week) with a $2,106 salary:
·	KHON Channel 2 (TV news)
·	KITV Channel 4 (TV news)

Who is eligible: Preference is given to applicants who are Hawaii residents enrolled in a college or university and who went to high school in Hawaii. Preference is also given to students enrolled in a college or university in Hawaii. Applicants will be considered if they will have completed their sophomore year of college by June 2012. Recent graduates are also eligible.

How to apply: 
Visit www.hawaiispj.org to fill out an online application form.
Write a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you want an internship, list your relevant coursework or news media experience, and include three references with their contact information. 
Include samples of your news media work. You can send these as URL links; pdfs,, Word, or .txt files; wmv files for video; or wav files for audio. 
Send all materials labeled with your name to spjinterns@gmail.com.
Deadline: February 29, 2012

You will be contacted directly by the news media if they wish to interview you for an internship. If you are a candidate, you will be contacted by April 1.
For more information, contact SPJ’s Craig DeSilva at (808) 282-1038 or at cdesilva@hotmail.com. 

---------------

 
APPLICATION
2012 SUMMER JOURNALISM INTERNSHIPS
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS-HAWAII CHAPTER
To apply, you must be a currently registered college student who will have completed the sophomore year or higher by June 2012. You must have an interest in pursuing a career in journalism or a related field. Preferences are given to a resident of Hawaii, which are defined as:
Any college student living in Hawaii and attending college in Hawaii; or 
Any graduate of a Hawaii high school attending college in Hawaii or elsewhere. 

1. Name:

2. Address (where you want your correspondences sent to):

3. Phone numbers (home and cell):

4. Email address:

5. Name of college or university:

6. What year are you in college now? (e.g., junior, senior, etc.)

7. What Hawaii high school did you graduate from?

Check all the internships you wish to be considered for: 
FULL-TIME
___ Honolulu Star-Advertiser (daily newspaper)
___ Pacific Business News (weekly business newspaper) 
___ Hawaii Business magazine (monthly business magazine) 
___ Honolulu magazine (monthly city magazine) 
___ Pacific Edge magazine (quarterly business/lifestyle magazine)
___ Trade Publishing Co. (trade publications) 
___ Honolulu Civil Beat (online news)
___ Alexander & Baldwin (corporate public relations)
___ Hawaii News Now (television news) 
PART-TIME 
___ KHON Channel 2 (television news)
___ KITV Channel 4 (television news)

Send this application along with:
A cover letter introducing yourself, explaining why you want an internship, listing your relevant coursework or news media experience, and three references with their contact information. 
Samples of your news media work. You can send these as URL links, pdfs, Word, .txt, wmv (for video), or wav (for audio) files. 
Send all materials labeled with your name to spjinterns@gmail.com by Feb. 29, 2011.

Craig De Silva 
Craig_DeSilva@hmsa.com

The deadlines for two Hearst student journalism competitions are coming up
this month.  The top five places get scholarships or grants.  The next five
places are announced nationally.  Winning or placing looks great on a
resume. 
 
Being considered for the competition is easy: Submit your entry (either a
file or a link) to this Catalyst drop box:
 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/summary/rabeam/18560
 
Enterprise reporting:  Explanatory or investigative journalism on any
topic.  The deadline is  Friday, Jan. 13. For work published after Jan. 1,
2011.
 
Multimedia/human condition:  Multimedia with an emphasis on human interest
or human-condition projects.  For work produced and posted after Sept. 1,
2010.
 
Please check the entry requirements posted in the drop box.
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

This Monday, Jan. 9, your Western Washington Pro Chapter of SPJ is launching its six-part, Continuing Education series. Members attend FREE, non-members pay $10 for each session and pizza is included!  
Please RSVP to attend. Go to the Eventbrite page:
 
http://spjcontinuingedu.eventbrite.com/
Monday's session, "Building Community in the Digital Age," is focused on
building an online community with advice and perspective from four of our
region's leading online journalists.
 
For a full description of the series, visit our website at:
 
http://www.spjwash.org/2011/12/continuing-edu-series/.
 
 
Interested in joining SPJ to attend the Continuing Education series for FREE
and receive all the benefits of SPJ membership? Join online today:
 
http://www.spj.org/join.asp
 
 
This message has been brought to you by the Western Washington Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, winner of the SPJ Large Chapter of the Year award for 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. The chapter also won Circle of Excellence awards in 2008-2009 in the categories of Diversity and Campus Relations. For more information about our chapter, visit http://www.spjwash.org. To join, visit http://www.spj.org.
 
 

We are building a team of paid freelance writers and gearing up a Content
Creation department that will serve real stories to top clients like
Microsoft, T-Mobile, Amazon, and more. This is a chance to put storytelling
to good use and make an impact for big brands in the exciting (and growing)
field of social media.
 
We're looking for journalists and communications students because they
understand how to tell a good story. And that's our promise; we won't
deliver cookie-cutter marketing to clients. Instead, we are using real
stories about real people to showcase the real-life values of products and
initiatives, closing the gap between story and sale. That's a guiding
principle of our company, the Content Creation team, and the social media
space in general.
 
I am a UW journalism grad who wrote for The Daily and just finished the MCDM
this summer. I gained tons of experience freelancing in college, and this is
a great opportunity for students to do meaningful work while writing for one
of the leading social media agencies in the country.
 
Applicants can apply directly to jobs@banyanbranch.com. Please provide a
portfolio or 3-4 writing samples demonstrating strong storytelling
experience. Rates are competitive.
 
Here's the
link: http://banyanbranch.com/#!/company/jobs/copywriter-freelance
 
 
-- 
Derek Belt
Banyan Branch | Senior Account Executive
(m) 206.971-0010 (w) banyanbranch.com

This competition is for enterprise reporting, which Hearst defines as explanatory or investigative reporting.  It can be a single article or a single article plus a shorter sidebar.
 
The deadline to submit your entry to the department is 5 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2012. 
 
As with other Hearst competitions, scholarships or grants are awarded for the first five places, and the Top 10 entries are honored.  Winning or placing looks great on a resume.
 
To enter, you must be a journalism major. Your article must have been published between Jan. 1, 2011, and Jan. 13, 2012.  Upload your article to this Catalyst drop box:
 
https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/rabeam/18560 
 
A faculty panel will select two entries to send to the national competition. Here's a link to more
information about the competition:
 
http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/about.php?year=2010&type=Writing
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu
 
 
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu
 

Save the Date: Foreign Intrigue Info Session, Friday January 13th, 
1-2pm, CMU  302.

Learn about your opportunity to do international journalism this summer!  The 
foreign intrigue scholarship sends students to English-language news organizations in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Jordan, and to work with Reuters in Latin America.  At this info session, we'll review the application form and interview process. Program alumni and advising staff  will be on hand to
answer questions about everything from credits to plane tickets.  Please 

RSVP: jpartnow@uw.edu.

Jessica Partnow
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Common Language Project

Lecturer
University of Washington
Dept. of Communication
Box 353740, Rm 331
Seattle, WA 98195

206.685.7177 office
206.403.3932 cell
206.616.3762 fax

clpmag.org
@CLPJess
facebook.com/commonlanguageproject
gplus.to/clpmag

LOCAL EDITOR

Local editor sought for newly restructured newsroom.  The Idaho
Press-Tribune is a dynamic, growing media source in one of the
fastest growing metropolitan areas in the Pacific Northwest.
 
The Idaho Press-Tribune   supports
multiple platforms of information delivery including print,
website, social networking, email, video and mobile devices. The
local editor reports to the managing editor and oversees an
assistant editor and a five-reporter team; works Tuesday through
Saturday; salary range: $25,000 to $30,000. Qualified applicant
must have journalism experience, a commitment to embrace digital
layers, an understanding of hyper-local community journalism and
an eagerness to grasp changes in the industry. Located in Nampa
about 20 miles from Boise, the state capital, the area offers
national-caliber entertainment options, a four-season climate
that provides close access to skiing and other winter sports,
urban recreation, and nearby camping and warm-weather outdoors
activities, a wide range of parks and related amenities as well
as safe schools and neighborhoods.  Send resume and cover letter
and three examples of your work to Managing Editor Vickie
Holbrook, vholbrook@idahopress.com
 .
 
Thanks, Vickie
    Managing Editor Vickie Schaffeld Holbrook
     Idaho Press-Tribune ? Office: 208.465.8110  Fax: 208.475.2336
             
     P.O. Box 9399  Nampa, Idaho 83652 ? Located at 1618 N.
Midland Blvd.
  
 idahopress.com ? Your BEST source for LOCAL news and information
 
Sign up for breaking news alerts and daily headlines at
idahopress.com
facebook.com/idahopresstribune

The application for the 2012 CIC/Anna Chennault scholarship is now ready for
graduating seniors. This is a great scholarship for students who are
interested in pursuing journalism as a career. Here are the essentials about
the scholarship:

  *  $3,900 for college
  *  $1,100 to cover expenses for the 2012 Unity: Journalists of Color in Las
     Vegas, NV
  *  The student will be paired with a mentor

  *  Deadline is Feb. 3rd, 2012


Nao Vang
 
AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
 
5 Third Street, Suite 1108
 
San Francisco, Ca 94103
 
Phone: 415-346-2051 ext. 102
 
Email: naov@aaja.org
 
 
 
Asian American Journalists Association | 5 Third Street, Suite 1108 | San
Francisco, California 94103 | 415.346.2051

Remember, you have to submit to Prof. Randy Beam first!


 
Hearst  Journalism  Awards  Program
 
 
 
Multimedia  Competition  I : Narrative Multimedia Storytelling - FEatures
 
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011
 
The competition will be open for uploading entries on Friday, December 2.
 
 
 
The following is a digest of competition requirements. Consult the
Competition Guidelines for further details.  This competition awards $16,200
in scholarships and matching grants to the top five ranking students & their
schools.  The department receives a $100 stipend just for entering.
 
 
 
‘    A multimedia project is defined as a single piece of journalism executed
essentially by the same journalist.  This category awards excellence in
telling a feature story to an online audience using linear multimedia
techniques, with an emphasis on multimedia storytelling, the quality of
journalism and creative use of the medium.  Entries must be journalism and
may not include dramatization. 
 
 
 
‘    Each entry must have been posted on a professional Web site, not an
individual’s Web site.  
 
 
 
‘    The entrant must have completed at least three of the following
components: writing (which includes scripted narration/voiceover), photos,
interactive elements, Flash, still photography, audio, and/or video.
 
 
 
‘    The work will be judged on its essential journalistic values, but also on
how creatively, coherently and appropriately it took advantage of the
special characteristics of multiple platforms, such as: adding extended
background links or animated graphics; posting still photographs;
downloading podcasts that supplement the story; or providing video that
enhances and creates stronger user interest for the story. 
 
 
 
‘    Each university may enter two projects by two different students.  One
project per entrant.  Team reporting is not eligible in this competition. 
If the report was produced by a team, only the student with primary
responsibility may enter.
 
 
 
‘    Entries must have been produced & posted between September 1, 2010 and
December 4, 2011.
 
 
 
‘    If the entry is from a professional publication, a statement from the
editor must be sent to verify that the multimedia piece was the entrant’s
work.  This letter may be e-mailed to Jan Watten, or faxed to the program
office: 415-243-0760.
 
 
 
‘    Students who enter the multimedia competition must be current
undergraduate journalism majors at the time the entry is posted on the web
and entered.  An exception is made for spring, summer or fall 2011
graduates, allowing them to enter the contest in the 2011-12 program year. 
The entries must have been posted, however, before students were graduated.
 
 
 
‘    The entrant must NOT have had more than 12 months of full-time
professional experience. 
 
 
 
‘    No component of the entry may have been submitted in the writing, photo,
or broadcast competitions.
 
 
 
‘    Please do not send any materials to the program office.  Enter
submissions online:
 
 
 
1)       Log on to http://compentry.hearstawards.org using the access code
that was sent to you last month.
 
If you have lost your login code, or didn’t receive it, please contact Jan. 
She will e-mail it to you.
 
 
 
You will be taken to a page that outlines the program policies. You will be
asked to agree to the terms by checking a box below the text in order to
continue.
 
 
 
2)     Select the Multimedia I Competition under Competition Name. Then
select ‘Click here to enter Student’ under Entrant Status.
 
 
 
4)     You will see a drop down menu that will list students from your
university who have entered the past four years.  If you see your student’s
name, please select it. If not, please create a new student record. 
 
 
 
5)     After you verify that this is the correct competition and entrant,
you can fill out the entry form by selecting the Next button. You will
prompted to continue.
 
 
 
6)     Enter the student’s information and upload material. Repeat for the
second student (if applicable).
 
 
 
DEADLINE:
 
Entries must be uploaded by Tuesday, December 6, 2011, by11:59 p.m. PST. 
Late entries will not be accepted.  Confirm receipt of your entry by
e-mailing jwatten@hearstfdn.org. 
 
Jan Watten
JWatten@Hearstfdn.org

The Chronicle in Centralia, Wash.,  has an opening for a general news
reporter.  The ideal candidate would have the skills and social media
experience to contribute to the newspaper's "digital first" philosophy,
along with an appreciation for the rich stories to be told in a gritty rural
community.  

For more information or to apply, contact Brian Mittge at
bmittge@chronline.com.
 

This competition is for a feature story for an online audience using
multimedia techniques, with an emphasis on storytelling.  First prize is a
$2,600 scholarship or grant. Prizes are awarded to the top five entries
nationally. The deadline to submit a potential entry is 11:45 p.m. on
Thursday, Dec. 1.  See details on that below.
 
An entry must have at least THREE of the following components:
 
1.  Writing
2.  Photos
3.  Audio slideshow
4.  Video
5.  Animation
6.  Graphics or other visual tools.
 
Entrants also could have used social media, including blogging, but cannot
have any dramatizations. An entry must be "executed essentially by one
journalist." 
 
Entries must have been produced and posted on the web after Sept. 1, 2010.
An entrant must be a journalism major.  If the entry was posted in a
professional publication, we must get an email statement from the editor
that verifies that the multimedia work was done by the entrant.
 
How to be considered for the competition:
 
Upload your entry materials to this Catalyst drop box:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/rabeam/18560
 
Submit them in a "zipped" folder or as a link to a website.  Be sure to
include this information with your entry materials: Your name, email,
current address, phone number, class standing, date entry was posted, name
of editor (if posted in a professional publication), entry link to YouTube
or Vimeo, or files submitted in these preferred formats: flv, .avi, or .mov
 
Again, upload your entry by no later than 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1. A
panel of journalism faculty will evaluate the potential entries and select
up to two for the contest.  Hearst limits each university to two entries.
 
--
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

Freie Universit?t Berlin and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) are
pleased to announce the fifth year of an intensive scholarship-supported summer
seminar/internship program in Berlin for American journalism and communications
students. We would be delighted and very grateful if you could help us spread
the word about this exciting opportunity among your students, faculty and
fellow staff. The program is targeted primarily at currently enrolled
undergraduate students, but graduating Seniors, recent graduates and Master's
students will be accepted as well. 
 
For the first six weeks of the program, participants will take part in a
seminar series to expand their academic understanding of the politics, society
and culture of Germany, and the country's current social conditions and media
scene. During the second week, students will go on excursions within Germany
together with journalism students from the Independent States of the former
Soviet Union. The final five weeks consist of an intensive internship with a
German newspaper, magazine, radio station or PR firm in or near Berlin. 
 
Applicants must have at least "advanced intermediate" German skills to take
part in the program, as the seminars and internships take place in the German
language. The 15 applicants who are finally selected for the program will be
awarded a monthly stipend of 650 Euros for the duration of their stay in
Germany. DAAD will also provide health and accident insurance. Intercontinental
travel is at the participants? expense.
 
The application deadline is January 31, 2012. 
 
To find out about eligibility and the application requirements, please
visit:http://www.daad.org/page/internxchange/  or contact me directly at
212-758 3223 ext: 209 / Gaedeke@daad.org                
 
With warm regards,
Uta Gaedeke 
 
 
Uta Gaedeke
Senior Program Officer
DAAD New York
871 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-758 3223 ext.: 209 * Fax:212-755 5780

gaedeke@daad.org
 

Starting Thursday, November 17th, Shyan Selah and The Republic of Sound,
will be playing live at the Scarlet Tree (801 NE 65th St, Seattle in the U
District) each week through mid February. Brave New World Promotions is
looking for both potential opening acts to join the band on stage as well as
writers who love music to come out and review the bands. All UW Students get free entry with valid ID. $5 General Admission. All ages until 11pm, then
21+ only.
 
 
If you're a writer wanting more info contact:
 
Candice Richardson
 
Director of Media Relations
 
(206) 707-1378
 
candice@bnwglobal.com
 
 
 
If you're an artist or musician interested in performing as an opening act
contact:
 
Lance Azucena
 
(206) 300-5237
 
lanceazucena@gmail.com
 
 

My name is Julie Mendel and I am Editor-in-Chief of the Jackson School
Journal of International Studies this year. We are beginning our recruitment
process for the 2012-2013 Editorial Board.
 
We are looking for students with exceptional writing abilities, an 
interest in taking on a leadership position within the Jackson School and 
who are excited at the prospect of working with senior editors, professors 
and other students in a scholarly publication process.
 
More information about the Journal and our current and previous issues can
be found online at http://depts.washington.edu/jsjweb/.

APPLY TO BECOME AN EDITOR WITH THE JACKSON SCHOOL JOURNAL!
 
Eligibility:
 
-     Open to Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors
 
-      Able to commit five to ten hours per week
 
-     Able to work on the Editorial Board for at least 1 academic year (i.e.,
Winter 2012-Winter 2013)
 
 
 
Applicants must submit the following:
 
-     Resume
 
-    Statement of support from a professor or TA
 
-     A writing sample of your best work
 
-      A personal statement, one page, single-spaced, that addresses the
following questions:
 
o Which aspects of your academic background (classes or research) have
prepared you for this position?
 
o How will your personal or professional experiences contribute to your
success as an editor?
 
 
Your personal statement and writing sample must include your name, email
address, class standing and major at the top of the first page.
 
 
The resume, writing sample and personal statement must be submitted to the
Jackson School Journal Catalyst Dropbox by December 2, 2011. Statements of support can be emailed directly to jsjis@uw.edu. For more information, check out our website or email us at jsjis@uw.edu.
 
Julie Mendel
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies 
University of Washington 
(626) 348-1225
jmendel@u.washington.edu 

The 240-hour internship must be served in the newsroom of a \MNPA-member newspaper. Students are free to accept a paid internship, though they must also noti$'the \XNPA Foundation of those arrangements by April 20. The Foundation's scholarship stipend would be in addition to any salary the host newspaper
provides.

For 2012, they will offer as many as five $1,000 scholarships to journalism students at institutions  of higher
learning in Washington state.

Applicants must be in their second, third or fourth year and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Your professor needs to nominate you for this, so if you're interested, check with them.  Diana has the application forms.

The University of Texas is conducting a survey on student motivations for 
going to journalism school.
 
If you'd like to participate, you will be entered into a drawing to 
receive a $10 gift certificate.
 
Here's the forwarded email:
 
Hello Future Journalists!
 
We want to know what motivated you to study journalism.  You can share 
your thoughts in an easy online survey.  Participants will be entered into 
a drawing to receive a $10 gift certificate.  (We will be handing out 25 
gift certificates total.)
 
Interested?  Just email me at admeader@gmail.com and I'll send you a 
survey link.  The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
 
Study Details
Title: Motivations for a Journalism Education
 
You are being asked to participate in a research study entitled: 
Motivations for a Journalism Education. The study is being conducted by 
Ph.D. students, Joon Yea Lee (512-809-8290, joonylee@mail.utexas.edu), 
Aimee Meader (858-699-7773, admeader@gmail.com) , and Carolyn Yaschur 
(360-620-5710, cyaschur@mail.utexas.edu), and associate professor, Dr. 
Renita Coleman (512-471-1969, renitac@mail.utexas.edu) at School of 
Journalism, University of Texas at Austin.
 
The purpose of the study is to understand what motivates journalism 
students to study and pursue journalism career. The online survey will 
take about 15 minutes. You will be asked only about your perception of 
journalism and journalists, your expectations from journalism curriculum 
and your satisfaction, as well as brief demographics questions including 
age, major, and gender. You will not face any risk and you may quit the 
survey at any time. You will not be identified in any way in the research 
and your participation will help us understand motivations for journalism 
students and how journalism curriculum prepares future journalists. There 
is no cost to participate and there is no direct benefit for participating 
in this study; however, you will be automatically entered in a drawing to 
receive one of the 25 gift cards being offered in the amount of $10 each. 
Approximately 470 subjects will participate in this study. If you are the 
winner, we will contact you via your email address.
 
Any information we learn from you will be only used by the investigators 
named above. Your responses will be confidential and you will not be named 
or identified in the study. Any data collected will be stored securely and 
kept confidential.
 
Your participation in this survey is voluntary.  You may decline to answer 
any question and you have the right to withdraw from participation at any 
time without penalty.
 
If you have any questions about the study, please contact any of the 
researchers named above.  If you have questions about your rights as a 
study participant, or are dissatisfied at any time with any aspect of this 
study, you may contact - anonymously, if you wish - the Institutional 
Review Board by phone at512-471-8871 or email at orsc@uts.cc.utexas.edu.
 
Aimee Meader
Graduate Student
School of Journalism
University of Texas at Austin
admeader@gmail.com

Apply for the $3,000 Bobbi McCallum scholarship for female journalism
students demonstrating financial need and attending public universities in
Washington.
 
http://1.usa.gov/vp3JV3
 
Deadline Nov. 11.
 
 
Michelle Nicolosi
Executive Producer
www.seattlepi.com
206 448-8217
MichelleNicolosi@seattlepi.com
 
We're particularly hoping to find a photo intern. Thanks much!

 
Hello, I'm Andrew Strickert from Bloguin, the rapidly growing revolutionary
blog network where we believe good bloggers deserve the best. Bloguin has
over 200 sites that reach over a million people a month and have writers
that have gone on to full time employment at ESPN, Yahoo, CBS, and NBC.
 
 
 
We are currently looking for writers to blog about the Washington Huskies
and I wondered if any of your students might be interested. This will be an
excellent opportunity for someone who would love to blog about their
favorite team while gaining practical experience, developing their craft as
a writer and creating a body of work.
 
 
 
The ideal candidate will have good writing skills and will write regularly
and with fresh content year round, including the offseason. Writing/blogging
experience is preferred but we are willing to accept the right person who
has a vision for a great blog and demonstrates the ability and desire to
accomplish that goal.
 
 
 
Interested students may send a sample article to me by email. The sample
should be included in-text within the email rather than as an attachment.
The sample article may be about anything related to the team, such as a
recap of a previous game, an outlook on a particular player or position
group, a take on current events, etc. Links to existing articles from a
personal blog or other source may be used in lieu of a writing sample.
 
 
 
Here are some frequently asked questions and here is more information about
us. To see what some of our blogs look like, here are a few of our NFL blogs
you might want to check out.
 
Redskins Hog Heaven
 
18 to 88
 
Thoughts From the Dark Side
 
Total Titans
 
 
 
All of the pages and sites hyperlinked above, as well as our entire blog
roster, can also be directly accessed from our home page at bloguin.com.
 
 
 
Please feel free to contact me if you or your students have any questions.
Thank you for your assistance in making your students aware of this
opportunity.
 
 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
 
Andrew Strickert
 
Recruitment Manager

andrew@bloguin.com
 
Description: Image removed by sender.
http://www.bloguin.com
 

Re: journalism conference the SPJ student and professional chapter is 
hosting in November.
 
Want a job after college? Or have a chance to talk to professionals who work
in the journalism industry?
 
If your answer is yes, then come to the Washington Collegiate Journalism
Conference Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the UW
Communications Building. 
 
Guest speakers include:
 
 
Jillian Beaudry (Waitsburg Times), Mark Briggs (King 5), Sarah Brown (Valid
Sources), Kellie Cheadle (King 5), Melissa Dahl (MSNBC.com), Candace Dempsey
(author of "Murder in Italy"), Amy Duncan (myGreenLake.com), Erin Hennessey
(KPLU-FM), Owen Lei (King 5), Mike Lewis (Patch.com), Will Mari (UW doctoral
student), Danny O'Neil (Seattle Times), Paul Steinle (Valid Sources),
Jennifer Sullivan (Seattle Times and KIRO-FM), Dan Thornton (Bellevue
College) and Oren Campbell (retired publisher and adviser at UW Daily).
 
Register before November 10 and you'll receive free pizza and refreshments
for lunch.
 
To register mail a check (payable to W Washington Pro Chapter, SPJ) or 
your credit card information to:
 
Collegiate Journalism Conference
 
c/o Oren Campbell
 
162 Utsalady Rd.
 
Camano Island, WA, 98282
 
 
You may also register at the door the day of the event.
 
SPJ members pay $15
 
Non SPJ members pay $20
 
If you have any questions, contact Oren Campbell: oec@u.washington.edu
 
Interested in joining UW's SPJ Chapter? Fill out the application here:
https://www.spj.org/joinapp.asp
 
And don't forget to like our facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SPJ-at-UW/255391197814407
 

Students who want to submit to the Hearst Foundation's Feature and
News Photo Contest should provide their materials to Randy Beam
(rabeam@uw.edu) by 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6.  The department will
select portfolios from two different students to enter.  Here are
details:
 
An entry consists of at least two news and two feature images, of the
following categories:
 
--News: breaking news, general news or news photos relating to sporting events
--Features: features, portraits, sports, documentary photography
 
An entry will consist of a minimum of four images (at least two news
and two feature), maximum eight photographs.  All photographs must
have been taken and disseminated in print or online from Sept. 1,
2010, through Nov. 6.  Either provide a tear sheet with the photos or
send a link to the publication in which it appeared.  (No links to
personal portfolio sites.)
 
UPLOAD: jpgs?s- should not be more than 300 dpi resolution, with the
longest dimension not exceeding 10 inches. Please label your files:
Entrant name, UW and category.  That information must be included with
the images. Example:  Smith_UW_Feature_1.jpg.
 
Provide brief caption information in a separate Word file, carefully
indicating which caption goes with which photo.
 
DO NOT SEND THE FILES IN A ZIPPED FOLDER.  --Randy
 
-- 
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

The Asian American Journalists Association is partnering again with the 
Sports Journalism Institute to host another great internship for the 
summer of 2012. Here are the highlights of the program.
 
     * A crash course in sports journalism at the Poynter Institute from
      June 1-8, where instruction will come from working professionals in
     daily sports journalism and Poynter staff. Class sessions will range
       from ethics to photo editing to how to keep a running score at a
      baseball game to copy editing. Travel and rooming expenses will be
                           covered by the institute.
                                       
 
 
* Professional experience at a paid internship in the sports
  department of a daily newspaper (to be determined individually).
 
* A $500 scholarship upon successful completion of the program for
  students returning to college.
 
 
Nao Vang
AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
5 Third St. Suite 1108
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-346-205 extension 102
Email: naov@aaja.org  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

The ASME Next-Ed 2010 Magazine Training Course for Editorial Interns
 
The American Society of Magazine Editors is partnering with Ed2010 to launch
a new training program specifically for journalism students and college
graduates working as magazine interns. A series of 10 two-hour workshops led
by industry insiders, the ASME Next-Ed2010 Magazine Training Course will
include sessions on topics ranging from mastering administrative and
editorial skills to understanding advertising and marketing. Also included
are sessions on edit-test taking, resume writing and job interviewing.
 
The ASME Next-Ed2010 Magazine Career Training Course will begin October 12.
The cost for interns enrolled for all 10 sessions is $500; interns may also
attend individual sessions. 

http://www.magazine.org/asme/events/the-course.aspx

The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, was founded in 1960, to provide support, encouragement, and assistance to journalism education at the college and university level. The program awards scholarships to students for outstanding performance in college-level journalism, with matching grants to the students' schools.

The 51st annual program offering up to $500,000 in awards, consists of six monthly writing competitions, three photojournalism competitions, three broadcast news competitions (one in radio and two in television), and two multimedia competitions - with championship finals in all divisions.

Participation in the program is open to undergraduate journalism majors currently enrolled in ACEJMC - accredited universities. An exception to the journalism major rule is made for students entering the photojournalism competitions. Entrants must be actively involved in campus media and must have published articles, photographs or produced newscasts or multimedia pieces that can be submitted in our writing, photojournalism, broadcast news and/or multimedia competitions.

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation was established by its namesake, publisher William Randolph Hearst, in 1948 under California non-profit laws, exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. Since then, The Hearst Foundations have contributed more than $759 million in the areas of education, health care, social services, and the arts in every state

This year Hearst is offering four multimedia competitions in the categories of: Narrative Multimedia Storytelling/Features, the Human Condition, News and Team Multimedia Storytelling/News.

Five writing competitions will include: Feature Writing, Enterprise Reporting, Sports Writing, Personality/Profile Writing and Breaking News Writing.

Two photo competitions will include: News/Feature and Photo Picture Story/Series.

Tree Broadcast competition will include  one radio competition in News& Feature, and two TV competitions in Features and News.

Prof. Randy Beam will be overseeing these this year.  You must submit your materials to him before sending them in.   He has complete information.

There are various deadlines, depending on which competition you're entering.

Feature Writing is coming right up - the deadline is Nov. 1.
The rest are after the first of the year. 

http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/index.php

International Reporting Fellowship with Common Language Project

Are you an aspiring international journalist? A freelancer with a great
project idea? An emerging journalist interested in the nonprofit world and
entrepreneurial journalism?

Apply now for this paid fellowship: a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work
closely with an award-winning journalism nonprofit while developing your own
international reporting project, earning a travel grant to support your work
and learning to navigate the new media landscape! Past fellows have reported
on maternal health issues in Bangladesh, had their work published in
national outlets and designed and led social media campaigns.

Note: the 2011-12 fellowship is open only to University of Washington
students and recent graduates.

Details and application: http://clpmag.org/fellowship.php

Jessica Partnow
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Common Language Project

Lecturer
University of Washington
Dept. of Communication
Box 353740, Rm 331
Seattle, WA 98195

206.685.7177 office
206.403.3932 cell
206.616.3762 fax

clpmag.org
@CLPJess
facebook.com/commonlanguageproject

jessica@clpmag.org

This organization offers several different scholarships:

Diversity Institute Programs:

American Indian Journalism Institute
Chips Quinn Scholars
Crazy Horse Journalism Workshop
Multimedia Scholars
and
Workshops and Conferences

The American Indian Journalism Institute, founded in 2001, is an academic, scholarship and internship program for college students run and underwritten by the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute.

The Chips Quinn Scholars Program for Diversity in Journalism (www.chipsquinn.org) offers students hands-on training and mentoring by caring news veterans. Nearly 1,200 men and women have been named Chips Quinn Scholars since 1991, making it the largest and most enduring diversity initiative of the Freedom Forum.  Deadline to apply is Oct. 15 (postmarked).

The Diversity Institute Multimedia Scholars Program, run during the summer in partnership with Schurz Communications is a free 11-day college-level course in multimedia journalism and places successful graduates in eight-week paid multimedia internships at newspapers owned by Schurz Communications.

Please see the website: http://freedomforumdiversity.org/

Karen Catone
202-292-6271
kcatone@freedomforum.org

Freelance Writers
 
The IE is seeking freelance writers. To inquire, contact Diem Ly, Editor in
Chief, at editor@iexaminer.org. To apply, please send a brief cover letter,
resume, and three writing samples to the email above.

Diem Ly
Editor in Chief
International Examiner
622 S. Washington St.
Seattle, WA 98104
office: 206.624.3925 x3
fax: 206.624.3046
editor@iexaminer.org
 
Established in 1974, the International Examiner is the only non-profit
pan-Asian American newspaper in the country and the oldest in the Northwest.
It is named after the multi-ethnic district of Seattle, the International
District. The IE aspires to be a catalyst for building an inspiring,
connected, well-respected, and socially conscious Asian Pacific American
community. The IE is a free publication published on the first and third
Wednesday of every month.

Joseph Kahn, deputy foreign editor of The New York Times, is speaking
on campus on Wednesday, Oct. 12.  We've set up a special session for
communication students and faculty from 2-3 p.m. in Room 317 Thomson.
Kahn was a correspondent in China.  He's also worked as a Washington
reporter and business writer.
 
Randal A. Beam
Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator
Department of Communication
Box 353740
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
rabeam@uw.edu

Brown Bag Lunch with AP Reporter Manuel Valdes (2007)
 
RSVP to vsprang@uw.edu
 
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
 
Date: DAY, Thursday, October 6, 2011
 
Place: CMU 102E of CMU 118
 
Deadline: 5pm October 5 or until space is filled. (Space is limited; reserve
your spot early.)
 
Bring your lunch and questions and enjoy an hour of discussion about working
in journalism with a successful journalist and recent grad.
 
Manuel has been with the AP since 2008. He started as a temp during a
legislative session in Olympia. Recently, he did two weeks in Mexico and led
the Olympia statehouse this past session. He usually covers immigration
issues and is on general assignment. He also does video and photo work.
Before AP, Manuel interned at The Seattle Times, the Skagit Valley Herald,
and he is an alumnus of the Olympia Legislative Reporting Internship
program.

Write For Us

Please forward all resumes to blogger@chatsports.com

The Chat Sports Premium Blogger Program was created as a platform for bloggers to become the "voice of the fan" for their team. We are looking for smart, passionate writers who want an opportunity to showcase their journalistic talents to a larger audience.

As a blogger, you will have a number of opportunities and responsibilities:

    Compelling, original content
    We are looking for bloggers that can write about more than game analysis. Our bloggers cover topics such as recruiting, draft coverage, player profiles, rumors, upcoming matchups, breaking news, state of the team and "Way Back When" - a look at glory days from past seasons.
    Media Credentials
    You will be given the opportunity to attend games of your team as a member of the press. (Free food too!) 

    Monitor and utilize social media
    You will be in charge of spreading the gospel of Chat Sports on the Facebook fan page and Twitter account you are given for your team. Web traffic is the name of the game---and social media powers web traffic.
    Monitor site content
    In addition to your articles, Chat Sports features the best of the best content on you team from around the web. Blogs, local news, national sources and Twitter are some of the top resources we utilize to deliver a comprehensive news site. As a blogger, you will be tasked with monitoring the quality of the featured content. Also, keep your eye on Twitter to ensure the Twitter accounts of athletes on your team are being featured.
    Spearhead investigative assignments as requested by the Chat Sports staff
    From time to time, we may ask that you report on a specific topic that relates to your team.
    Product Influence
    This is your product. If we can improve a feature or user process, let us know!
    No hassles, just writing
    We take care of the design and programming. No fussing with coding or color schemes for our writers.

Students

Are you a college student majoring in journalism? We offer academic credit (with school's approval) for students who are interested in building their resume.
Ready to Get Started?

Chat Sports will incentivize bloggers through a revenue sharing program based on continued traffic growth. All interested candidates should send an email to our blogging recruiter James at blogger@ChatSports.com and tell him about yourself and your passion for the team of your choice!

http://www.chatsports.com/write/

Jeff Sklarin
Sports Marketing ManagerChat Sports, Inc.
650.906.8336 work
415.373.4508 Fax
Jeff@ChatSports.com
www.ChatSports.com


jeff@chatsports.com
 

WHAT: Daily 101 informational meeting
 
WHEN: Friday, September 30 @ 4 p.m.
 
WHERE: CMU 104 (adjacent to the COM advising office)
 
WHY: Learn about opportunities at the Daily and pick up your Fall 2011 Daily
101 application

To all future journalists,
 
 
Want to interview Michael Young, the Blue Scholars and Keith Price? Looking
for journalism experience to help you prepare for life after college? Like
meeting other like-minded students that share a passion for journalism?
 
 
All this is possible at The Daily, the UW’s daily student publication and
winner of the 2010 Associated Collegiate Press? Pacemaker award. Monday
through Friday of each week during the school year, Daily employees work
together nightly to churn out a campus newspaper, complete with everything
from articles to photos.
 
 
All paid employees must first be accepted into and take a quarter-long class
called Daily 101.  This 10-week crash course that meets once per week is
taught by the development editor and is designed to allow students to
improve writing skills, have an opportunity to write published articles and
simply learn more about The Daily and journalism in general. Daily 101 is
essentially a hybrid between an unpaid media internship and an introductory
journalism class.
 
 
When students graduate Daily 101 at the end of the quarter, they will have
an opportunity to become a paid employee of The Daily, granted they meet the
instructor’s expectations and have demonstrated the ability to write well and
work hard.
 
 
We’ll be holding a Daily 101 informational meeting this Friday, September
30 at 4 p.m. in CMU 104. There will be applications available for fall
quarter’s Daily 101 class at the meeting. We typically have too many
applicants than we can allow, so entrance into Daily 101 is
competitive. Prior experience with writing and journalism is helpful, but
not required. 
 
 
There are not just writing and reporting positions available at The Daily.
If you’re interested in designing pages, taking photos and/or copy editing,
feel free to come to the meeting and learn more about those opportunities.
 
 
Please bring any questions with you on Friday. I am excited to meet you all.
 
 
See you Friday,
 
 
Taylor Soper 
Fall 2011 Development Editor
 
Email: development@dailyuw.com
 
 
Taylor Soper
Senior Associate Reporter, MLB.com
University of Washington, Foster School of Business Development Editor -- The
Daily of the University of Washington
 
T: (503) 347-8390
E: tsoper51@u.washington.edu

The Anacortes American, a community weekly newspaper in Northwest
Washington, is looking for a general assignment reporter to work on
its  four-person news team. We expect to hire a strong writer who is
well-versed in social media and understands getting content to
audiences through new channels. Our ideal candidate has strong
photography skills and the ability to lay out pages using software
such as In Design.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's or other four-year degree
in journalism or a related field, or equivalent, and two years
journalism experience. The Anacortes American is part of Skagit
Publishing.

Full benefits and 401K offered. Please provide a cover letter, resume
and work samples by Oct. 3 to Publisher Jack Darnton at
jdarnton@goanacortes.com or send to Anacortes American, P.O. Box 39,
Anacortes, WA 98221.
 
 
Jack Darnton (Class of 71)
 
Publisher, The Anacortes American
 
Skagit Publishing
 
Phone: 360.293.3122 ext. 104
 
Fax: 360.293.5000
 
http://skagitpublishing.com
http://www.goanacortes.com
Physical address: 901 Sixth Street, Anacortes, WA 98221
Mailing address: P. O. Box 39, Anacortes WA 98221
 

This is a low-cost, high-impact training nearby.
 
The News Tribune will be hosting a two-day Investigative Reporters & 
Editors Better Watchdog Workshop Oct. 5-6 in Tacoma. This training is 
sponsored by McClatchy Newspapers, but registration is open to all 
journalists.  
 
Offered: several core sessions that will improve your ability to find 
information on the Web quickly, point you to key documents that will help 
you produce quick-hit enterprise stories and give you tips on the best 
approaches when conducting interviews or developing sources.  
 
In addition, this workshop will give you tips on how to bulletproof 
stories, how to deal with freedom of information laws and public records, 
and useful Web sites and strategies for using Internet tools such as 
wikis, blogs, robots and RSS feeds.
 
  These sessions are designed for reporters, editors and producers from 
small, midsize and large publications, TV and radio stations and Web-only 
news sites and news blogs.
 
 
Registration:
Professional journalists $55; Students $25.
 
Here is a link to the IRE website with more information about the workshop:
http://www.ire.org/training/watchdog/tacoma11.
 
John Henrikson
Assistant Managing Editor - Digital
The News Tribune
253-597-8651

john.henrikson@thenewstribune.com

North End Press Club is a monthly meet-up for journalists who live or work north of Seattle. We've been getting together for informal networking and resource sharing for about a year, welcoming any journalist who considers themself to be a professional, whether working in print, TV, radio, online, freelancing or seeking employment. 

Several of our regular attendees have mentioned that they'd like to include 
journalism students who are either attending school or live north of Seattle. Our next event will be held Friday, Oct. 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Third Place Commons, located at 17171 Bothell Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Katherine Luck
Co-Editor, Journal Newspapers
Board member, Society of Professional Journalists

Journal Newspapers
4610 200th Street SW, Suite F
Lynnwood, WA 98036-6606

425-775-2400 ext. 108
www.journal-newspapers.com

katherine.e@journal-newspapers.com

The ASME Next-Ed 2010 Magazine Training Course for Editorial Interns
 
The American Society of Magazine Editors is partnering with Ed2010 to launch
a new training program specifically for journalism students and college
graduates working as magazine interns. A series of 10 two-hour workshops led by industry insiders, the ASME Next-Ed2010 Magazine Training Course will
include sessions on topics ranging from mastering administrative and
editorial skills to understanding advertising and marketing. Also included
are sessions on edit-test taking, resume writing and job interviewing.
 
The ASME Next-Ed2010 Magazine Career Training Course will begin October 12.

The cost for interns enrolled for all 10 sessions is $500; interns may also
attend individual sessions.

ASME@magazine.org

http://www.magazine.org/asme/

NEEDED: Responsible undergrad or grad students with proofreading experience and attention to detail; basic computer skills required.  We will train. Contact Disability Resources for Students at printdrs@u or (206) 543-8924.  
 
UW's Disability Resources for Students (DRS) office converts course readings into electronic form for students with visual-impairments and other print disabilities.  This involves scanning pages, running optical character
recognition (OCR) software on the scan, and then manually editing/proofreading the resulting files to fix errors made by the OCR
program.  For this final editing step, DRS needs part-time help from
students (undergrad or grad) who have proofreading experience and attention to detail.   You may also be creating written descriptions for visual
elements on the page, but we will train.
 
Workload and schedule are flexible.  Assignments are delivered and then
submitted via catalyst  ?Collect It? so work when and where you want. We ask that you edit at least one reading per week (roughly 4-6 hours), but towards the end of the quarter the workload lightens considerably.  We can usually give you as much work as you want but deadlines are crucial for the academic needs of our students.
 
Ready to start?  Contact us at printdrs@u.washington.edu and tell us why you would be a good match for this job. Resumes welcome, but not required. There is an immediate need for editors Autumn quarter.
 

Drew Britten, MSRE, ATP 
Assistive Technology/ Alternative Media Program Manager 
Disability Resources for Students 
University of Washington
 
448 Schmitz
Box 355839 
Seattle, WA 98195-5839
 
(206) 543-8924 voice 
(206) 543-8925 TTY 
(206) 616-8379 fax
 
dbritten@u.washington.edu
 
 

Wayfinder.TV, a new production company that works with young creators on independent and brand-funded productions, has recently teamed up with AT&T and blink-182 to launch ‘On the Road with blink-182’ – a multimedia storytelling and documentary production about the band, the fans, the tour, and the music. We’re conducting a national search for an up-and-coming filmmaker or music   journalist to help us tell the stories. It is a paid position.

I have attached an information sheet that explains the opportunity and the registration process.  The application is live at:
span style "color:windowtext">social.att.com/blink-182. 

Elizabeth Lloyd
Social Media Marketing Manager
m80 | a groupmcompany
498 7th ave   | no. 23-022 | new york, ny | 10018
e: elizabeth.lloyd@m80.com
p: 212.912.5065 | m: 214.402.4015

The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader is looking for a full-time
general assignment reporter. You will write about local government, the
environment, the economy and the fascinating and creative people that call
this place home. We want a great writer, but knowledge of the web and
Indesign are big pluses.

 Paid vacation, paid holidays, health plan. 

Salary negotiable. 

Send resumes and work samples to fobee@ptleader.com or by mail
to The Leader, 226 Adams St. Port Townsend, WA 98368, attn. General Manager
Fred Obee.

Are you a COM major looking for an opportunity to network with other
like-minded journalists at University of Washington, chat with established
professionals over a cup of coffee, assist in the production of various
journalism-related events on campus, or simply slap some extra field
experience on that resume of yours? UW is offering students the chance to do
all of the above through SPJ at UW, Society of Professional Journalist?s very
own chapter here at the university.
 
The first meeting of the year will be held October 11, from 6-7 in CMU 325
and will be conducted on a monthly basis thereafter. For those looking to
fill a leadership position, the chapter has openings available for
Outreach/Marketing, Internal Communications/Secretary and Treasurer.
Elections for these positions will take place during the first meeting.
 
SPJ?s UW chapter is also offering an all-paid-for trip to New Orleans for its
annual Excellence in Journalism convention. The event is put on in
collaboration with The Radio Television Digital News Association and will
feature a keynote from CBS News Chairman & 60 Minutes Executive Producer
Jeff Fager (Act quickly, as early bird sign up ends Wednesday the 31st).
 
If you?re interested in an officer position, our New Orleans trip, or just
want to help lend a hand to the organization contact:
 
Follow us on Twitter/Facebook @SPJatUW for updates!
 
Colin Gorenstein or Kat Chow at SPJatUW@gmail.com
 
--
Jessica Partnow
Executive Director/Audio Producer
The Common Language Project
 
Lecturer
University of Washington
Dept. of Communication
Box 353740, Rm 331
Seattle, WA 98195
 
206.685.7177 office
206.403.3932 cell
206.616.3762 fax
 
clpmag.org
@clp_mag
gplus.to/clp
facebook.com/commonlanguageproject

The Associated Press and Google announce a new national scholarship program intended to foster digital and new media skills in student journalists. The Online News Association, the world’s largest membership organization of digital journalists, will administer the program.

The AP-Google Journalism and Technology Scholarship program will provide $20,000 scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year to six promising undergraduate or graduate students pursuing or planning to pursue degrees at the intersection of journalism, computer science and new media. The program is targeted to individual students creating innovative projects that further the ideals of digital journalism. A key goal is to promote geographic, gender and ethnic diversity, with an emphasis on rural and urban areas.
Our goal: To shine a light on the hidden treasures in schools across the country — the digital-minded journalists who will be the future of our industry.
Applications are now open for the 2012-13 academic year. Scholars will be chosen in Spring 2012.

“AP has long recognized how important and powerful new digital tools and knowledge can be in the hands of journalists,” said Sue Cross, AP senior vice president for the Americas. “The scholarship program, part of our ongoing relationship with Google, will help build these vital skills in a new generation of journalists.”

“So many students have new ideas for news, and with the right encouragement they will become leaders showcasing what’s possible through digital journalism,” said Nilka Thomas, manager of Global Diversity and Talent Inclusion, Google. “We hope this program with the AP and ONA encourages innovation at the grassroots level while also furthering the opportunities available for women and minorities considering the fields of computing, technology, and journalism.”

Irving Washington, consulting Scholarship Manager for ONA, will manage the application process. Washington is a nonprofit media education consultant who created new partnerships for the scholarship and internship programs for the National Association of Black Journalists, and managed scholarship, fellowship and internship programs as Diversity/Education Coordinator for the Radio-Television Digital News Foundation. He holds degrees in Journalism and Public Relations from Ball State University.

The scholarships are open to college sophomores or higher with at least one year of full-time undergraduate or graduate study remaining. Applicants must submit a project or concept that explains how his or her strategy moves digital journalism forward. Scholarship winners also will receive a one-year ONA membership and recognition at ONA’s 2012 conference in San Francisco. Read about the eligibility criteria and apply here.
“We’re proud to be part of the AP-Google Journalism and Technology Scholarship program,” said ONA Executive Director Jane McDonnell. “Our hope is to shine a light on the hidden treasures in schools across the country — the digital-minded journalists who will be the future of our industry.”

For more information, contact:
Irving Washington, Scholarship Manager
iwashington@journalists.org
(317) 441-5051


http://ap-google.onlinenewsassociation.org/

Associate Editor

Scotsman Guide Media Inc., a Bothell, Wash.-based magazine publisher, seeks a motivated, experienced associate editor. 

Scotsman Guide Media produces two monthly, national trade magazines serving the commercial and residential real estate finance sectors. Monthly circulation is more than 30,000 for the residential edition of Scotsman Guide and more than 25,000 for the commercial edition. In the past six years, Scotsman Guide, as well as online platforms at scotsmanguide.com, has received editorial and design awards from various national journalism organizations, including the American Society of Business Publication Editors, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Western Publishing Association.  

The associate editor will be responsible for: 
•	Overseeing the production of one of Scotsman Guide’s editions
•	Editing articles for publication in Scotsman Guide
•	Planning and writing content for departments and original features
•	Recruiting top mortgage professionals to author articles
•	Collaborating with Production and Sales Departments on various projects
•	Maintaining social networking presence for the company and assigned edition, including Facebook and Twitter accounts

The successful candidate will have, at a minimum:
•	Four-year degree in journalism or a related field, plus one to three years’ professional experience
•	Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening)
•	Computer proficiency, including intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and databases
•	Willingness to travel to trade shows
•	Familiarity with general marketing concepts, Associated Press (AP) Style and Web content management
•	Willingness to complete other duties as assigned

Scotsman Guide Media Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a drug-free workplace. We offer competitive pay, full benefits and an upbeat work environment.

To apply, please e-mail your résumé, cover letter and three writing samples to associate@scotsmanguide.com. No phone calls, please.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotsman_guide

Ivanna C. Sukkar, Editor
Scotsman Guide
Tel: (425) 984-6033
E-mail: ivannas@scotsmanguide.com

Follow me on Twitte= r: @ScotsmanGuideED

Talenthouse has teamed up with FashionIndie and Fashion News Live to
invite aspiring fashion reporters to submit their reel showcasing
their talent as a host and fashion personality for the chance to
co-host a runway show at New York Fashion Week in September 2011. Two
winners (one male/one female, two females or two males) will have the
opportunity to be backstage fashion reporters and work alongside
Fashion News Live host Rocco Leo Gaglioti backstage at one show to
report on the latest trends. The winners will also receive a style
makeover by FashionIndie’s Style Director Samantha Lim as well as
receiving highly coveted passes to a fashion show. Travel and
accommodation for two nights in New York for two winners will be
provided.  The 8 highest voted submissions will each receive exclusive
gifts from the luxury accessories line Breil.
 
http://www.talenthouse.com/fashion-indie-fashion-news-live-co-host-at-new-york-fashion-week
 
It's an amazing opportunity for those passionate about fashion to be
able to travel to NYC for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in September and
not just watch the festivities, but actually work alongside
professionals and interact with designers.
 
More importantly though, it’s a great opportunity for young journalists
to get their work out there and seen by thousands through this invite.

Chris Gooshaw
Talenthouse
cgooshaw@talenthouse.com
323.422.7000
http://www.talenthouse.com
 
 

Freelance writers wanted during the college football season.
There's an immediate need for a writer to produce 450-word game previews for teams in multiple conferences across the nation, at $10/story with a byline.
 
Website: DFN Sports (Dash Fans Network) - dfnsports.com
 
There's also a need for a research assistant who would provide relevant
statistics and numerical data for stories at $5/game, with plenty of games
available for coverage.
 
The full-length game stories would be due Tuesday at 9am.
 
Research for games each week would need to be completed and submitted to the editor (me) by 10pm Monday nights. This research could be done in advance, albeit with certain editorial guidelines in mind.
 
Contact: Matt Zemek
mzemek@hotmail.com
 
(Additional information:
 
Address: 1904 North 50th Street in Wallingford
Seattle, 98103
 
Twitter: @MattZemek_CFN 
Phone: 206-271-3214 (highly prefer e-mail/Twitter as means of communication,
though)
 
- Matt Zemek
College Football Writer 
Seattle 

Last year we created a student freelance writing program
to provide some additional feature writing experience and exposure to
students throughout the Pac-12 Conference on our growing media platform. We are continuing the program and are looking to add more students to the
Pac-12 roster of writers. 
 
We will have a consistent editorial process as we cover all sports from all
12 schools throughout the Conference. At the same time, we want to maintain
flexibility so that we do not overwhelm anyone's on campus schedule. In
other words, participants can write a lot or periodically, it's really up to
the student. We will assign most stories, but we definitely encourage ideas
from the students since they are on campus and may know some of the
student-athletes through class schedules or friends. 
 
The students will get exposure on our website (www.pac12.org), which will be growing into a much broader platform when the Pac-12 Network and Digital
Network gets launched next August. There will certainly be times when we use
information in these stories to pitch feature ideas to national outlets.
Last year, one of our student writers did a story on a University of
Washington women's golfer that ultimately turned into a feature by USA
Today. 
 
Students interested in participating should send an email to Kirk Reynolds
at kreynolds@pac-12.org and we will tailor a plan around their schedules. We
will edit stories to make sure they fit on the conference website. One thing
we aren't equipped to do, since we're not professional journalists or
journalism instructors, is to provide real constructive feedback to written
stories. We have encouraged the students who participated last year to share
any of their stories with advisors or professors on campus to see if they
could get further guidance. 
 
We would love to add any of your students who might be interested in feature
writing and getting experience covering sporting events. 


Kirk Reynolds
Vice President, Public Affairs
Pac-12
1350 Treat Blvd., Suite 500
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
direct. 925.946.3791  //  cell. 925.330.9594
kreynolds@pac-12.org
pac-12.org

The Daily World at Aberdeen, Wash., is looking for a reporter who also has
experience designing news pages. Aberdeen is on the Washington Coast, two hours from Seattle.

The reporting part of the job is for someone who produces clear, brightly
written stories relevant to real people.  In a page designer, we're looking for someone with keen attention to detail and the ability  to create pages with flair -  someone who will parse the Associated Press wire to find clear, brightly written stories relevant to real people. 

Sensing a theme? Send a cover letter and resume, along with
writing and design samples to:

Editor Doug Barker, dbarker@thedailyworld.com;
301 S. Michigan St., Aberdeen, WA 98520.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap. Qualified
applicants selected for interviews will be required to complete an
application. Final candidates will require a pre-employment drug screen and
background investigation. The Daily World is an equal opportunity employer.

The German Marshall Fund is sponsoring a competition for journalism students.

We're awarding $18,000 in total prize money to the top
articles/essays and multimedia entries on the topic of freedom in Belarus.
It can even figure into a class assignment if you so choose. Our goal is to
get journalism students interested in international issues.
 
 
More information is here:
http://www.gmfus.org/news_analysis/news_article_view?newsarticle.id=1990


Ashley vonClausburg 
Communications Associate 
The German Marshall Fund of the United Sates 
avonclausburg@gmfus.org  +1 202 683 2612

Talenthouse has teamed up with FashionIndie and Fashion News Live to
invite aspiring fashion reporters to submit their reel showcasing
their talent as a host and fashion personality for the chance to
co-host a runway show at New York Fashion Week in September 2011. Two
winners (one male/one female, two females or two males) will have the
opportunity to be backstage fashion reporters and work alongside
Fashion News Live host Rocco Leo Gaglioti backstage at one show to
report on the latest trends. The winners will also receive a style
makeover by FashionIndie?s Style Director Samantha Lim as well as
receiving highly coveted passes to a fashion show. Travel and
accommodation for two nights? in New York for two winners will be
provided.  The 8 highest voted submissions will each receive exclusive
gifts from the luxury accessories line Breil.
 
http://www.talenthouse.com/fashion-indie-fashion-news-live-co-host-at-new-york-fashion-week
 
It's an amazing opportunity for those passionate about fashion to be
able to travel to NYC for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in September and
not just watch the festivities, but actually work alongside
professionals and interact with designers.
 
More importantly though, its a great opportunity for young journalists
to get their work out there and seen by thousands through this invite.


Chris Gooshaw
Talenthouse
cgooshaw@talenthouse.com
323.422.7000
http://www.talenthouse.com
 

Earthwalkers Magazine is currently looking for college freelance writers. Average pay per story is $25, 500-700 words.  Have your story read around the world. Earthwalkers Magazine is a world-culture magazine which uses travel, music, and art to educate and inspire. Members from the Earthwalkers Social Network write for the magazine, which is online and in print. The print edition is distributed in backpacking hostels around the world. 

Please create your user profile at www.earthwalkersmag.com/community and send your username to editor@earthwalkersmag.com. You will then receive a list of available story assignments. Story pitches are always welcome. 

Caroline Li
Mastermind and Editor
Earthwalkers Magazine
www.earthwalkersmag.com
P: 1 + (347) 280-3595 
E: editor@earthwalkersmag.com
 

The Newspaper of the Northwest Asian American Communities

Job title: Advertising Executive
Reports to: Editor in Chief
Number of hours: Full-time, 40 hours a week
Pay rate: Negotiable. Competitive commission structure and base pay. Health benefits. 

Description: The Advertising Executive is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the advertising and circulation operations for the International Examiner, the only non-profit Asian American newspaper in the country. This position involves sales to new advertisers, maintaining contracts, and overseeing the distribution of the newspaper. 

Major Responsibilities:
o	Develop and implement strategies for soliciting new advertisers and retaining current advertisers
o	Sales calls, contacts and follow-ups with potential advertisers
o	Service and negotiate existing advertising accounts
o	Establish and maintain database of potential and current advertisers
o	Design and/or oversee design of ads in time for production deadlines
o	Establish and maintain good relationship with advertisers, and maintain business-to-business relationships
o	Distribute paper and oversee distribution of Examiner publications
o	Other advertising/circulation/project responsibilities as needed by board and editor

Skills required:
o	Sales background preferred
o	Good verbal and written communication skills
o	Able to coordinate and organize details
o	Able to meet deadlines
o	Able to use Mac computers and MS Word/Excel

Other Expectations:
o	Strive for and meet target revenue goals
o	Keep log of calls to and contacts of new/current advertisers
o	Track contracts accurately; renew as needed
o	Ensure that all ads are in before Friday of publication date
o	Copyedit ads and classifieds


Diem Ly
Editor in Chief
International Examiner
622 S. Washington St.
Seattle, WA 98104
office: 206.624.3925 x3
fax: 206.624.3046
editor@iexaminer.org
 
Established in 1974, the International Examiner is the only non-profit
pan-Asian American newspaper in the country and the oldest in the Northwest. It is named after the multi-ethnic district of Seattle, the International
District. The IE aspires to be a catalyst for building an inspiring,
connected, well-respected, and socially conscious Asian Pacific American
community. The IE is a free publication published on the first and third
Wednesday of every month.
 
Like.      http://www.facebook.com/internationalexaminer
 
Follow.  http://twitter.com/iexaminer
 

Copy Editor/Designer
 

Skagit Publishing seeks a copy editor/page designer with an affinity for
sports to join the presentation team for the Skagit Valley Herald and
supplemental publications.  Candidates with journalism training and
pagination software experience, preferably InDesign, will be considered for
this Copy Editor 1 position. Duties include editing and design for sports as
well as some news and features pages. We want a copy editor who loves words, reveres deadlines and has an artist?s eye for design. Night and weekend shifts required. Full benefits and 401K offered. 

Please provide a cover letter, resume and work samples by July 7 to Managing Editor Colette Weeks at cweeks@skagitpublishing.com, or send to Skagit Valley Herald, P.O. Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98274.  EOE

Colette Weeks
Managing Editor for Administration
Skagit Publishing
Skagit Valley Herald
Phone: 360-416-2132

cweeks@skagitpublishing.com

Announcing Fall 2011 Glimpse Correspondents Program - $600 travel stipend + one on one editorial mentoring

Deadline extended to Thursday, June 30, 201.

The Glimpse Correspondents program is an opportunity for students, volunteers, teachers, and travelers who will be abroad this year to get their stories and photography published at high-profile publications--and get paid for it.
 
Powered by Matador, and supported in part by the National Geographic Society, the Glimpse Correspondents Program provides selected writers and photographers with a $600 stipend and one on one editorial training and support in creating a portfolio of published work.
 
Anyone over 18 is eligible, and writers and photographers of all
skill and experience levels are encouraged to apply. The criteria
for selecting Correspondents not only include candidates' talents
in writing or photography, but also their vision for engaging
communities and finding unique stories while abroad, as well as
their commitment to developing these stories into polished long-form narratives over the course of the program.
 
To learn more, visit: 
http://glimpse.org/the-correspondents-program/ 
 

Sarah Menkedick
www.Glimpse.org

editor@glimpse.org

Respond to: sarah@glimpse.org

SPJ/ONA SEATTLE MEETUP

The Seattle-area chapters of SPJ and the Online News Association will chat with Rand Fishkin, the CEO of Seattle's SEOmoz, about the art of SEO - search engine optimization - and why it matters for your next story. 

The event is part of the next ONA-SPJ Seattle Meetup, Thursday, June 23 at 7 p.m.

 If you're in the area, bring your questions about white-hat SEO, social media, SEO tactics and more to Jillian's on Westlake.
 
Read more about the event:
http://journalists.org/events/event_details.asp?id=164214
 

URL: http://www.fsci.com/
Company: fishercommunicationsinc
Telephone: 206-404-4000
Application URL:http://www.aplitrak.com/ adid=YWJvemFuaWNoLjY4NjI0LjM2MzFAZmlzaGVyY29tbXVua
WNhdGlvbnNpbmMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t
 
Reference: 365
Type: Permanent
Position: Multi-Media Journalist
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Industry: Media
Salary:
Description:
SUMMARY OF JOB:
Produces and executes on-air broadcasting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
  Duty 1. Gather and report news of the day for on-air broadcast.
  Duty 2. Ability to shoot and edit video.
  Duty 3. Write for both television broadcast and digital media and post to
station's website.
  Duty 4. Perform live shots.
  Duty 5. Develop beats and sources.
  Other duties may be assigned.
 
Fisher Values:  To perform the job successfully, an individual must
demonstrate the following values:
 
1. Integrity: Demonstrates the highest standards of behavior through
honesty, fairness, and trust in everything that they do. Is direct,
forthcoming and does what is right. Honors commitments and is accountable
for their actions.
 
2. Dedication to Excellence: Expects to win by giving their best effort and
striving for the highest quality in everything they do. Exhibits a sense of
urgency, is action-oriented, seizes opportunities and steadfastly pushes
themselves and others for results. Seeks continuous improvement and displays
good judgment.
 
3. Service to the Community: Is dedicated to making our community a better
place to work and live. Displays a sense of concern and responsibility
toward our coworkers, workplace and communities as a whole.
 
4. Respect for the Individual: Treats everyone with dignity and respect.
Strives to understand others and actively listens to their concerns and
perceptions. Shares information and ideas openly and honestly.
 
Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Experience:  1-3 years of experience required
 
Education:  Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) preferred
 
Language Skills:  Ability to read, comprehend, analyze and compose business
reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present
information to and respond to questions from co-workers, managers, clients,
customers and the general public.
 
Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all
units of measure. Ability to compute percent and to draw and interpret bar
graphs.
 
Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a
variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
expressed in written, oral or diagram form.
 
Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the team member
is regularly required to remain in a static position for extended periods of
time and converse with and communicate with others. This position requires
frequent moving about, and handling or positioning items. The team member
must occasionally position himself/herself in small or unusual spaces. In
addition the team member must be able to transport or move up to 50 pounds.
The team member must be able to identify objects and be able to communicate
in writing.
 
Work Environment:  Team member must be prepared to work outdoors.
Occasionally will be asked to work in high, precarious places and work with
and near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally may be subjected to loud
noise.

fishercommunicationsinc

URL: http://www.fsci.com/
Company: fishercommunicationsinc
Telephone: 206-404-4147
Application URL:http://www.aplitrak.com/  adid=YWJvemFuaWNoLjkxMjE1LjM2MzFAZmlzaGVyY29tbXVua
WNhdGlvbnNpbmMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t
 
Reference: 364
Type: Permanent
Position: Multi-Media Journalist
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Industry: Media
Salary:
Description:
SUMMARY OF JOB:
Produces and executes on-air broadcasting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
   Duty 1. Gather and report news of the day for on-air broadcast.
   Duty 2. Ability to shoot and edit video.
   Duty 3. Write for both television broadcast and digital media and post to
station's website.
   Duty 4. Perform live shots.
   Duty 5. Develop beats and sources.
   Other duties may be assigned.
 
Fisher Values:   To perform the job successfully, an individual must
demonstrate the following values:
 
1. Integrity: Demonstrates the highest standards of behavior through
honesty, fairness, and trust in everything that they do. Is direct,
forthcoming and does what is right. Honors commitments and is accountable
for their actions.
 
2. Dedication to Excellence: Expects to win by giving their best effort and
striving for the highest quality in everything they do. Exhibits a sense of
urgency, is action-oriented, seizes opportunities and steadfastly pushes
themselves and others for results. Seeks continuous improvement and displays
good judgment.
 
3. Service to the Community: Is dedicated to making our community a better
place to work and live. Displays a sense of concern and responsibility
toward our coworkers, workplace and communities as a whole.
 
4. Respect for the Individual: Treats everyone with dignity and respect.
Strives to understand others and actively listens to their concerns and
perceptions. Shares information and ideas openly and honestly.
 
Qualifications:   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Experience:   1-3  years  of  experience  required
 
Education:   Bachelor's  degree  (BA  or  BS)  preferred
 
Language Skills:   Ability to read, comprehend, analyze and compose business
reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present
information to and respond to questions from co-workers, managers, clients,
customers and the general public.
 
Mathematical Skills:   Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all
units of measure. Ability to compute percent and to draw and interpret bar
graphs.
 
Reasoning Ability:   Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a
variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
expressed in written, oral or diagram form.
 
Physical Demands:   While performing the duties of this job, the team member
is regularly required to remain in a static position for extended periods of
time and converse with and communicate with others. This position requires
frequent moving about, and handling or positioning items. The team member
must occasionally position himself/herself in small or unusual spaces. In
addition the team member must be able to transport or move up to 50 pounds.
The team member must be able to identify objects and be able to communicate
in writing.
 
Work Environment:   Team member must be prepared to work outdoors.
Occasionally will be asked to work in high, precarious places and work with
and near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally may be subjected to loud
noise.

SCHOLARSHIP -
 
Students who are attending school full-time in journalism or technical writing 
can apply  for grants to attend the October meeting of the American Medical 
Writers Association (in sunny Florida in  October 2011).
 
Grants include travel, lodging and registration for the conference. AMWA 
members include freelance and staff writers working in medicine and health.
 
More details
http://www.amwa.org/default.asp?id=414

General Assignment Reporter
 
The Daily Sun News is looking for the right person to join their local
news team. Position opens mid-June. The person hired will be assigned
specific news beats, plus have an opportunity to write hard news,
sports, features and special projects. New hire will share weekend and
evening work with staff. Qualified candidate must be a team player
with a positive attitude, as well as possess good writing, spelling,
organizational and communication skills. Microsoft Word, inDesign and
PC computer experience helpful. This is a great opportunity to get
your start in the field of community journalism with a daily
publication serving the greater Sunnyside, Washington area Monday
through Friday. Healthcare, 401k, life insurance, vacation benefits.
Interested candidates should send resume and samples of work via USPS
mail to: Publisher, c/o Daily Sun News, P.O. Box 878, Sunnyside, WA
98944. Or you can email: tgraff@dailysunnews.com
No phone calls please.
 
Any help would be appreciated,
Sincerely,
Tim Graff
 
Tim Graff
Publisher
Sunnyside Daily Sun News
P.O. Box 878, 600 S. 6th St.
Sunnyside, WA 98944
PH: 509.837.4500
Fax: 509.837.6397
Cell: 509.840.2306
Email: TGraff@DailySunNews.com

TITLE: Social Media Pioneer interested in the FUTURE OF JOURNALISM
 
Are you like us, excited by the online media revolution and the emerging
wave of experimentation, innovation, and collaboration in journalism? Are
you looking to get connected with a growing critical mass of entrepreneurs
who are changing the way we gather and interact with news and information?
 
Journalism that Matters is seeking bloggers and savvy social media
evangelists to help build our burgeoning online community of journalists,
technologists, educators, and information activists.
 
For the last 10 years we have convened and catalyzed events, work seminars, and initiatives across the United States, and are now bringing that momentum online.
 
You can take a look at our growing community here:
http://journalismthatmatters.org/activity
 
You can learn more about our mission here:
http://journalismthatmatters.org/blog/2010/08/26/about-journalism-that-matt
ers/
 
As well as some of our past achievements:
http://journalismthatmatters.org/blog/2010/09/08/jtm-accomplishments/
 
 
Please contact JTM@journalismthatmatters.org with a little information about
yourself, your skills, and passion towards this movement. Experience with
BuddyPress is especially welcome (our platform runs on it), and WordPress
experience is also very helpful.
 
Because we are a small non-profit with a tight budget, this internship is
unpaid, but we can offer school credit and a possible stipend for qualified
applicants.
 
We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you like us, excited by the online media revolution and the emerging
wave of experimentation, innovation, and collaboration in journalism? Are
you looking to get connected with a growing critical mass of pioneers who
are changing the way we gather and interact with news and information?
 
Journalism that Matters is seeking WordPress savvy developers to help build
our burgeoning online community of journalists, technologists, educators,
and information activists.
 
For the last 10 years we have convened and catalyzed events, work seminars, and initiatives across the United States, and are now bringing that momentum online.
 
You can take a look at our growing community here:
http://journalismthatmatters.org/activity
 
You can learn more about our mission here:
http://journalismthatmatters.org/blog/2010/08/26/about-journalism-that-matt
ers/
 
As well as some of our past achievements:
http://journalismthatmatters.org/blog/2010/09/08/jtm-accomplishments/
 
 
Please contact JTM@journalismthatmatters.org with a little information about
yourself, your skills, and passion towards this movement. Experience with
BuddyPress is especially welcome (our platform runs on it), but other
WordPress experience is also very helpful.
 
Because we are a small non-profit with a tight budget, this internship is
unpaid, but we can offer school credit and a possible stipend for qualified
applicants.
 
We look forward to hearing from you!

Announcing a FREE TRIP to Philadelphia for college students!
 
The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) is hosting 
its annual LGBT Summit & Convention on August 25-28, 2011 in Philadelphia, 
PA.    
 
Each year, NLGJA chooses students from across the country to 
participate in its student project - providing real-world experience to 
undergraduate and graduate students who are considering a career in 
journalism.  To apply is easy: fill out the application and send with the 
requested items - all sent in to NLGJA by JUNE 10th.    
 
If chosen, NLGJA will pay for convention attendance, airfare, food, and 
hotel at the convention site.    
 
Learn more here: www.nlgja.org.  It's EASY to apply, 
and a fantastic networking opportunity for those who are accepted! 
 
Students participating in the project will work with media professionals 
to report, edit, photograph, design and produce the news of NLGJA's 
National Convention along with local coverage.  
 
You do not need to be a member of NLGJA or a member of the LGBT community to
apply.  NLGJA accepts applicants from all mediums and university departments
and majors.  
 
Apply Today!
 
For an idea of what to expect, take a look at last year's 2010 Student
Project in San Francisco - www.nlgja.org.

Announcing a FREE TRIP to Philadelphia for college students!
 
The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) is hosting 
its annual LGBT Summit & Convention on August 25-28, 2011 in Philadelphia, 
PA.    
 
Each year, NLGJA chooses students from across the country to 
participate in its student project - providing real-world experience to 
undergraduate and graduate students who are considering a career in 
journalism.  To apply is easy: fill out the application and send with the 
requested items - all sent in to NLGJA by JUNE 10th.    
 
If chosen, NLGJA will pay for convention attendance, airfare, food, and 
hotel at the convention site.    
 
Learn more here: www.nlgja.org.  It's EASY to apply, 
and a fantastic networking opportunity for those who are accepted! 
 
Students participating in the project will work with media professionals 
to report, edit, photograph, design and produce the news of NLGJA's 
National Convention along with local coverage.  
 
You do not need to be a member of NLGJA or a member of the LGBT community to
apply.  NLGJA accepts applicants from all mediums and university departments
and majors.  
 
Apply Today!
 
For an idea of what to expect, take a look at last year's 2010 Student
Project in San Francisco - www.nlgja.org.

STUDENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
 
Broadcast News Grants
One internship grant in the amount of $2,500 is in honor of the late Sam Chu
Lin.
One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to an aspiring male
television broadcaster from the Lloyd LaCuesta Scholarship Fund.
DEADLINE: MAY 16th
 
Online News Grant
William Woo Print/Online News Grant: One grant of $1,000 to a college
student interning at a print or online news company. DEADLINE: MAY 16TH
 
Vincent Chin
AAJA will award one student $500 for the 2011/2012 school year.
DEADLINE: MAY 13
 
 
 
Nao Vang
AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
5 Third Street, Suite 1108
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-346-2051 extension 102
Email: programs@aaja.org
Website: www.aaja.org

  The third and final class in our Continuing Ed Series is coming up Monday!
 
    Beyond Google: Exploring the Visible and Invisible Web
 
      MONDAY, May 9, 7 p.m. Seattle Times auditorium
  
  Sponsored by the Western Washington chapter of the Society of Professional  Journalists. Free for SPJ and AAJA members, $10 for non-members. Free pizza  included!
  
  Go beyond Google searches and learn to get the most from the Web. This 
  session will cover what reporters, editors and students need to know. From 
  better search techniques to delving into the deep,  invisible Web, how to find documents or background people on deadline, track   historic content and where to find reliable sites for enterprise stories. The  craft of better searching and not wasting time. 
      Presenters:
 
   *  Cheryl Phillips, Seattle Times data enterprise editor and former 
  president of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE)
   *  Alex Johnson, reporter, msnbc.com
  
  The Seattle Times is located at 1120 John St., Seattle, WA 98109. Free 
  parking is available in the visitor?s lot across the street. If you make your 
  plans early, please RSVP to Hilary Reeves at
  hilary.j.reeves.com by noon on Friday.
  
  See you Monday!
  
   
  This message has been brought to you by the Western Washington Pro Chapter of  the Society of Professional Journalists, winner of the SPJ Large Chapter of  the Year award for 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and
  2008-2009. The chapter also won Circle of Excellence awards in 2008-2009 in  the categories of Diversity and Campus Relations. For more information about  our chapter, visit http://www.spjwash.org. To join, visit http://www.spj.org.
 

SCIENCE STORYTELLING -- AND COVERING THE TSUNAMI 
Session with Joe Palca, senior science correspondent of NPR 
Open to all journalism students and faculty 
This Monday, May 9. 
930-1130 CMU 126 
 
NPR's Joe Palca will be coming to campus to discuss how he puts his
compelling stories together -- using humor, oddball details and other
devices. He also recently returned from Japan and will discuss his coverage
of the tsunami and nuclear plant disaster. He will also take questions about
careers in journalism and how he got where he is. 
 
Donuts served! But bring your own coffee. 
 
 
--
Usha Lee McFarling
Science Journalist+Artist in Residence
University of Washington 
http://www.com.washington.edu/faculty/mcfarling.html
usha.mcfarling@gmail.com

a new kind of engagement
 

CONTENT FELLOW

Hipolitics’ Editorial Content IS the Perspective of a New Generation
www.hipolitics.com

What it Takes:
•  Content Fellows are assigned to the editorial desk where they will support Hipolitics’s Editorial Board in producing front-page content published throughout our online and mobile platforms.
•  Fellows will attend weekly strategy sessions, communicating with Users, government officials, celebrities, and socially-conscious entrepreneurs.
•  Fellows are expected to produce one 350-word  piece per week accompanied by photos and videos.
•  Fellows will attend one (online) mandatory conference call each week.

To Produce Quality Content:
•  Generate ideas for stories and consult with the Editorial Board to determine which issues will be covered by:
• Keeping track of issues that have relevance to our audience.
• Identifying mainstream issues that lack a new generational perspective, candor, fairness, and or common-good context.
• Finding positive narratives that give hope to our generation in continuing to
persevere, stay principled, and make a difference.
•  Establish an editorial tone and style that is consistent with Hipolitics’s editorial vision (our posts should serve as an opinion forum that reflects both what Hipolitics stands for and the common ideas of our generation).
•  Research stories, action items, videos, and photos to be included in each post.
•  Ensure that Hipolitics’s posts are innovative, wide-ranging, and peppered with reason in their conclusions to stimulate discussion.
•  Build a repository of criticism, suggestions and feedback from users, mainstream media, blogs, etc. of Hipolitics’s content.
•  Recruit Users to write posts.
•  Read and respond to some of the discussions submitted by Users.
•  Recommend which discussion items to be highlighted on the front page of the site.

To be Eligible:
•  Positive, entrepreneurial attitude
•  College degree or in pursuit of a degree.
•  Possess exceptional communication skills.
•  Passion for doing socially-conscious work.
•  Interest in the latest fashions, music, art, and technology.

Hipolitics
1515 Broadway, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10036

212-520-4311  www.hipolitics.com

We, and a small team of others, have recently launched Hipolitics, part media 
brand, part social movement - inspired by a new generation of young people who demand a new approach to politics and  have an appreciation for cutting-edge culture from around the world. Using new technology, captivating content, and perceptive personality, Hipolitics delivers an entirely new kind of politics, in a style and manner unlike anything we have witnessed thus far. We believe Hipolitics has the potential to become the ESPN of politics in the near future. With the 2012 U.S. election
just around the corner, Hipolitics will be the place where young people are 
generating news, information, and opinions in a hip, organized, and sophisticated way.  We invite you to view our teaser site, which is now available at: www.hipolitics.com
 
The Hipolitics team is looking for your most talented communicators to join our 
Editorial Board.  
 
We have just 20 spots available for the upcoming summer and are now reaching out to the best journalism schools in the country, yours of course being included.   

 
Sam Davis
Managing Director
 
Andrew Michael Lee
Editorial Director

Reporter/photographer

The Stanwood/Camano NEWS, a weekly newspaper 50 miles north of Seattle, serving the communities of Camano Island and Stanwood for 120 years, seeks an experienced news reporter/photographer. We are looking for a general reporter to cover Snohomish County, education, spot news, features and work independently to develop stories. Must be able to produce stories daily on a regular basis, plus possess good photography skills. Page-building skills with In Design, a plus. Must be a detail and deadline oriented team player. Fulltime position with great benefits, including 401k, medical, dental, vision, mileage, vacation and sick leave. Submit cover letter, sample clippings and résumé to: Editor/General Manager Kelly Ruhoff, P.O. Box 999, Stanwood, WA, 98292, or e-mail kruhoff@scnews.com. 


                    More information:
We are a mainstream weekly newspaper (Stanwood/Camano NEWS) and serve the ad-joining communities of Camano Island and Stanwood. It's a large and diverse area, with Camano Island being linked to the mainland by a bridge. It is a popular place for artists, former Seattleites and Bellevueites to either live full or part time, as well as a refuge for retirees. Seattle or Bellingham nightlife is pretty accessible to us.
Camano Island is in Island County and Stanwood is in Snohomish County. Covering the news of both counties presents its challenges. The photographic opportunities here are endless with our wildlife, Olympic and Cascade mountain views. The island is a haven for artists and we are known regionally for the Mother's Day Art Tour that occurs over two weekends in May.

We will have an opening for a reporter/photographer later this month. Interviews begin the week of May 9.

Send your résumé, three clips of your writing and a cover letter outlining your career goals to the above address.

Kelly Ruhoff
Editor
Stanwood/Camano NEWS
360-629-8066 ext. 106
kruhoff@scnews.com

MEET, GREET, TEACHA cocktail party and panel discussion on science,
communication and the media
Why do the cultures of science and journalism sometimes clash? How can
researchers make the most of opportunities to share their work with the
wider world?
 
Join us in a conversation with leading journalist from around the
country for a look at how changes sweeping across the media industry are
presenting new challenges for researchers and the scientific community.
 
Panelists
Alan Boyle, Science Editor, msnbc.com
Michael Hawthorne, Environmental Reporter, Chicago Tribune
Michael Todd, Online Editor, Miller-McCune.com
Rhitu Chatterjee, Science Podcast Producer, PRI?s The World
 
Details
Where: Program on the Environment Commons, Wallace Hall, 3737 Brooklyn
Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 
When: Friday, May 6th, 5-7pm
Format: Panel discussion followed by a cocktail party and conversation
 
Click to RSVP. Please direct questions to Anne DeMelle: 
ademelle@uw.edu or 206-221-6129.
 
This event is co-hosted by the University of Washington Program on the
Environment, Conservation of Living Systems and COMPASS.

The Western Washington chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
resumes it popular continuing education series on Monday April 25, with
"Photography 101: Shooting for non-shooters."  Session starts at 7 p.m. in
the Seattle Times auditorium.  Free to SPJ and AAJA members; $10 for
non-members. Pizza and free parking included.
 
 
MONDAY, April 25, 7 p.m.
 
 
Photography 101: Shooting for Non-Shooters
Everyone knows how to snap a picture.  But in an era when journalists are
expected to work independently and fill multiple roles, even
non-photographers need to step up their game and have some basic shooting
skills in their back pocket.
This workshop will teach you to compose beautiful still photos and video and
to use advanced features of point and shoot and cell phone cameras.
 
Workshop led by international visual journalist Alex Stonehill from the 
Common Language  Project - 
https://owa.seattletimes.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.clpmag.o 
rg/> ,
and freelance photographer Cliff DesPeaux -
https://owa.seattletimes.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://despeaux.com 
/>  
 
-- part of The Seattle Times' 2010 Pulitzer Prize winning team.
 
Bring your camera!
 
 
You may register to become an SPJ member at any class to receive the class 
free. Annual membership is $72. https://www.spj.org/joinapp.asp Become a 
member by enrolling online now, or sign up at any class.  Free Pizza 
provided.
 
The Seattle Times is located at 1120 John St., Seattle, WA  98109. Free
parking is available in the visitor's lot across the street.
 
If you make you plans early,  please RSVP to Hilary Reeves,
hilary.j.reeves@gmail.com by noon on the Friday prior to the class you plan
to attend. Otherwise, show up at the door.
 
 
--
Sarah Stuteville
Education Director/Journalist
The Common Language Project
University of Washington
Communication Building, Box 353740
Seattle, WA 98195
+1 (206) 403-3931
www.clpmag.org
 

The Kirkland Reporter newspaper has an immediate opening for a freelancer.   As a freelancer, you will be expected:
-  to write four stories per month, relating to events and issues that affect the Kirkland community
-  to take photographs to illustrate your stories and be comfortable using a digital camera
The most highly valued traits are:
-  the ability to be dynamic
-  the ability to establish rapport with the community
-  being a motivated, self-starter

This is a good position for a current journalism student or recent
journalism graduate looking to build their portfolio and gain community journalism experience.  Some evenings and occasional weekends also required. The position pays a
monthly stipend of $140.  If interested, please e-mail resume, cover letter and two writing samples to Editor, Carrie Wood, at: cwood@kirklandreporter.com
 
 
Carrie Wood
Editor
Kirkland Reporter
cwood@kirklandreporter.com
425-822-9166, ext. 5050
www.kirklandreporter.com

The Asian American Journalists Association is extending its Voices
  application for college students to April 22nd, 2011.

VOICES CONVENTION NEWS PROJECT

Voices: Deadline April 15th
AAJA's "Voices"/Convention News Project team will cover the latest news about journalists, the state and future of the industry, and how the newsroom changes affect the community. Their works will be featured and updated around the clock on the convention website and in a magazine-style publication to be distributed to convention attendees on the final day of convention.
 
Voices Design Scholarship: Deadline April 15th
The recipient of the AAJA "Voices" design scholarship will receive quality coaching and work with top editors who appreciate and expect excellent design which gives the visual staff a strong voice at the table. The program aims to help the student grow and succeed during his/her stint on the
"Voices" staff and beyond. Fun and freedom are the principles we operate on: We love what we do. We like to get excited and we have a great time doing excellent journalism. The candidate should be someone who feels the same way, has a talent for  storytelling and is ready to innovate.
 
Please apply by visiting the link.
 
Regards,
 
Nao Vang
AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
5 Third Street, Suite 1108
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-346-2051 extension 102
Email: programs@aaja.org
Website: www.aaja.org

Mentor lunch with sports columnist Jerry Brewer
 
Seattle Times sports columnist Jerry Brewer will be on campus Monday, April 25, for a mentor lunch with students.  The lunch, which is free, is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Room 126 of the Communications Building.  A reservation is required because space is limited.  The deadline for reservations is Friday, April 22, at 8 a.m.
 
Use this link to make your reservation for lunch:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rabeam/131156

CWA-Connecting the Construction Industry
 Build A Future Scholarship 2011
 
           Entries due April 26, 2011

The Construction Writers Association(CWA) offers an annual scholarship.

We look for students who demonstrate outstanding skills, aptitude and motivation in the fields of journalism, communications, and public relations as they apply to the fields of architecture, engineering or construction. 
 
Members of CWA are journalists who cover the construction
industry-commercial and residential construction, engineering, design, and architecture.

CWA will recognize and present the scholarship in October 2011 at its annual conference in San Antonio, TX.
 
For more information and a link to the application form, please log on to www.constructionwriters.org/awards/scholarship. If you have questions, please send an e-mail to Deborah Hodges, CWA executive director, at info@constructionwriters.org.
  
Ivy Chang, Chair 
CWA Scholarship Committee
 
ichang@sgcmail.com
  
The Construction Writers Association(CWA) is a non-profit, non-partisan, international organization that provides a forum for writers, journalists, public relations, marketing and communications professionals in all segments of the construction industry. 

    CWA P.O. Box 14784 Chicago, IL 60614  T-773-687-8726 F-773-687-8627
 
                         www.constructionwriters.org
 
Questions? Contact us at info@constructionwriters.org

Hearst  Journalism  Awards  Program
 
Multimedia  Competition  II :: News
 
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
 
The following is a digest of competition requirements. Consult the Competition Guidelines for further details.  This competition awards $16,200 in scholarships and matching grants to the top five ranking students & their schools.  The department receives a $100 stipend just for entering.
 
-    This category awards excellence in covering news for an online audience using multimedia techniques, with an emphasis on multimedia storytelling, the quality of journalism and creative use of the medium.  Entries can be hard or soft news projects; they can be based on but are not limited to public affairs, business, science or sports.
 
-    Each entry must have been posted on a professional Web site.  The entry cannot be a blog and may not have been posted on a Web site for a professor or an individual.  The work will be judged on its essential journalistic values, but also on how creatively, coherently and appropriately it took advantage of the special characteristics of multiple platforms, such as: adding extended background links or animated graphics; posting still photographs; downloading podcasts that supplement the story; 
or providing video that enhances and creates stronger user interest for the story. 
 
-    A multimedia project is defined as a single piece of journalism executed essentially by the same journalist. 
 
-    Each university may enter two projects by two different students.  One project per entrant.  Team reporting is not eligible.  If the report was produced by a team, only the student with primary responsibility may enter.
 
-    The entrant must have completed at least three of the following components: writing (which includes scripted narration/voiceover), interactive elements, Flash, still photography, audio, and/or video.
 
-         Entries must not exceed 10 minutes, with a preference for 
shorter pieces.
 
-    Entries must have been produced and posted on the Web between January1, 2010 and April 20, 2011.
 
-    A complete entry includes:
 
The entry-s specific URL submitted via e-mail to 
photoawards@hearstfdn.org, (see below for detail)
 
4 copies of the Hearst Multimedia Disclosure Form
 
A statement from the site-s editor verifying the central participation of the entrant (If posted on a professional Web site)
 
You may fax (415-243-0760) or e-mail your entry and disclosure forms to:
photoawards@hearstfdn.org.
 
Please do no reduce the size of your scan when making a pdf of your forms.

Scan in black and white.
 
 
 
-    Please use the following format when e-mailing your entry:
 
E-mail subject line:  entrant name, university name, multimedia entry
 
In the body of the e-mail include:
 
Entrant name:
 
University name:
 
Name of Web site:
 
Title of entry:
 
Posting date:
 
URL of entry:
 
 
 
-    Students who enter the multimedia competition must be current
undergraduate journalism majors at the time the entry is posted on the web
and entered.  An exception is made for spring, summer or fall 2010
graduates, allowing them to enter the contest in the 2010-11 program year. 
The entries must have been posted, however, before students were graduated.
 
 
 
-    The entrant must NOT have had more than 12 months of full-time
professional experience. 
 
-    No component of the entry may have been submitted in the writing, photo,
or broadcast competitions.
 
 
 
DEADLINE: Entries must arrive by Tuesday, April 26, 2011, by11:59 p.m. PST. 
Late entries will not be accepted.  Confirm receipt of your entry by e-mailing jwatten@hearstfdn.org. 
 

STUDENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
 
Stanford Chen Internship Grants
AAJA will award one news internship grant of $1,750. DEADLINE IS MAY 2nd.
 
Broadcast News Grants
One internship grant in the amount of $2,500 is in honor of the late Sam Chu Lin.  One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to an aspiring male television broadcaster from the Lloyd LaCuesta Scholarship Fund.
DEADLINE: MAY 16th
 
Online News Grant
William Woo Print/Online News Grant: One grant of $1,000 to a college student interning at a print or online news company. DEADLINE: MAY 16TH
 
Mary Moy Quon Ing
AAJA will award one student $2,000 for the 2011/2012 school year. DEADLINE: MAY 2
 
Vincent Chin
AAJA will award one student $500 for the 2011/2012 school year.
DEADLINE: MAY 13
 
VOICES CONVENTION NEWS PROJECT
Voices: Deadline April 15th
AAJA's "Voices"/Convention News Project team will cover the latest news about journalists, the state and future of the industry, and how the newsroom changes affect the community. Their works will be featured and updated around the clock 
on the convention website and in a magazine-style publication to be distributed to convention attendees on the final day of convention.
 
Voices Design Scholarship: Deadline April 15th
The recipient of the AAJA "Voices" design scholarship will receive quality coaching and work with top editors who appreciate and expect excellent design which gives the visual staff a strong voice at the table. The program aims to help the student grow and succeed during his/her stint on the "Voices" 
staff and beyond. Fun and freedom are the principles we operate on:
We love what we do. We like to get excited and we have a great time doing excellent journalism. The candidate should be someone who feels the same way, has a talent for  storytelling and is ready to innovate.
 
Nao Vang
AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
5 Third Street, Suite 1108
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-346-2051 extension 102
Email: programs@aaja.org
Website: www.aaja.org

Enter the 2011 Chandler Award
for Student Writer of the Year in

Enter by Monday, May 2, 2011, for a chance to win $600 cash plus a trip to Durham, North Carolina, for the 2011 RNA Conference and Awards Banquet

WHAT’S THE CHANDLER AWARD?

The Chandler Award honors excellence in student writing with an emphasis on reporting skill and a grasp of religion issues that is fair, balanced and in accordance with journalistic standards. Russ Chandler, former Los Angeles Times religion reporter, and his wife, ML, have sponsored the award since 2002 “to promote clarity and nuance in a field that is not always reported with expertise.”

ENTRY DETAILS:
• Enter 3 news or feature stories dealing with religion, spirituality or
ethics that were published during the 2010–2011 academic year.
• Entries should have been published in print format (or its online adjunct) in a student or general circulation newspaper. Stories published through internships are also eligible.
• Entry is free, and you don’t have to be on the religion beat to enter!

RUSS CHANDLER SAYS:
“It’s always exciting when we see students catch the spirit, and find
innovative and fresh ways to convey some of the most fascinating truths, beliefs and practices of human history. And maybe a little prize money and the chance to network with the seasoned reporters who always present at RNA conventions.”

Enter by MAY 2 at www.RNA.org/?page=contests_students
Questions? (573) 882-9257 / DebraMason@RNA.org

PERSPECTIVE OF FORMER WINNER:
Manya Brachear, current religion reporter at the Chicago Tribune:
“I call the Chandlers the ‘Fairy Godparents of my career.’ Winning the Chandler Award gave me such a great boost of confidence heading into my role as a religion reporter. What a thrill and honor to know esteemed professionals who had already weathered the wrath of this beat thought highly of my work while I was still learning the trade.”
Twitter.com/ChandlerAward
Facebook.com/ChandlerAward

Kate Kerans
Social Networking Coordinator
Religion Newswriters Association
kerans@rna.org

The Asian American Journalists Association currently has the following student opportunities. Please encourage your students to apply for them.
 
STUDENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
 
Stanford Chen Internship Grants
AAJA will award one news internship grant of $1,750. DEADLINE IS MAY 2nd.
 
Broadcast News Grants
One internship grant in the amount of $2,500 is in honor of the late Sam Chu Lin.  One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to an aspiring male television broadcaster from the Lloyd LaCuesta Scholarship Fund.
DEADLINE: MAY 16th
 
Online News Grant
William Woo Print/Online News Grant: One grant of $1,000 to a college student interning at a print or online news company. DEADLINE: MAY 16TH
 
Mary Moy Quon Ing
AAJA will award one student $2,000 for the 2011/2012 school year. DEADLINE: MAY 2
 
Vincent Chin
AAJA will award one student $500 for the 2011/2012 school year.  
DEADLINE: MAY 13
 
VOICES CONVENTION NEWS PROJECT
Voices: Deadline April 15th
AAJA's "Voices"/Convention News Project team will cover the latest news about journalists, the state and future of the industry, and how the newsroom changes affect the community. Their works will be featured and updated around the clock on the convention website and in a magazine-style publication to be distributed to
convention attendees on the final day of convention.
 
Voices Design Scholarship: Deadline April 15th
The recipient of the AAJA "Voices" design scholarship will receive quality coaching and work with top editors who appreciate and expect excellent design which gives the visual staff a strong voice at the table. The program
aims to help the student grow and succeed during his/her stint on the "Voices" staff and beyond. Fun and freedom are the principles we operate on: 
We love what we do. We like to get excited and we have a great time doing excellent journalism. The candidate should be someone who feels the same way, has a talent for  storytelling and is ready to innovate.
 
Nao Vang
AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
5 Third Street, Suite 1108
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-346-2051 extension 102
Email: programs@aaja.org
Website: www.aaja.org
 
Join. Renew.
AAJA needs your continued support to address under-representation of Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAIs) in America's newsrooms and
misrepresentations of AAPIs in news coverage. By becoming an AAJA member
today, AAJA can continue to work on your behalf. Membership is based on the
calendar year, January to December, regardless of when dues are receied and
is good through 2010. For more information visit www.aaja.org/membership.
 
AAJA's Mission AAJA's mission is to provide a means of association and
support among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists; 
provide encouragement, information, advice and scholarship assistance to
AAPI students who aspire to professional journalism careers; provide to the
AAPI community an awareness of news media and an understanding of how to
gain fair access; and, research and point out when news media organizations
stray from accuracy and fairness in the coverage of AAPIs.
 
AAJA is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization Tax ID #95-3755203

The University of Oklahoma's Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication is hosting the 2011 Zenith Awards. It is currently accepting submissions from undergraduate public relations, advertising, broadcast and electronic media and journalism students across the nation.  
 
The undergraduate student competition will honor students for their outstanding work with internship and networking opportunities, resources, and feedback from public relations professionals. All public relations, advertising, broadcast and electronic media, and journalism undergraduate students across the US are encouraged to submit past work from classes or
internships in seven categories: writing, campaigns, case studies, research, publications design, social media and electronic media. 
 
Public relations professionals will judge students' work based on the category. The winner from each of the seven categories will receive an internship, networking opportunities, resources, or scholarship award provided by nationally recognized organizations. 
 
Submissions will be accepted until 5 p.m. CST on Friday, April 8. Questions regarding the 2011 Zenith Awards can be directed to TheZenithAwards@gmail.com.
  
We hope you will help your students by sharing this opportunity for competition and national recognition.    
 
 
The Zenith Awards Team   
http://jmc.ou.edu/zenith  
Zenith Stock College 
New for Zenith 2011:   
 
Three New Categories:
 
In past years, the foundation of the Zenith Awards has been sustained on four categories:  Writing, PR Campaigns, Publication Design, and Electronic Media.
  
This year, to better recognize student work in an ever-changing public relations industry, Zenith Awards 2011 is amplifying and improving the competition with three new categories:
 
Case Studies 
 
Social Media 
 
Public Relations Research 
 
 
 
Online Submissions: 
 
Submitting student work is now quicker and easier than ever before. Online entry forms and quick simple steps allow for a faster, more convenient submission into the competition!  
 
How to Submit 
  
Online Awards Ceremony:
 
Following the themes of going digital and simplifying the submission process, the awards ceremony will also evolve. On April 29th, winners of each category will be announced during the online awards ceremony via the Zenith Awards Website. Emceed by a student at Gaylord College, each category will be featured in a video showing a preview of the submission along with a short bio about the writer, designer, team, or researcher. 
  
In addition, each category will be sponsored by a public relations firm or company in the industry from the Midwest region of the United States. Invitations will also be sent out to each judge, sponsor, student, and college faculty participating in or supporting  this year's competition. Talk about showing off your work! 
 
All Submissions are Free!
 
Because of the online nature of this year's Zenith Awards and the omission of the on site awards ceremony, there is no charge for submitting your work to the competition.  

http://jmc.ou.edu/zenith/Zenith_Awards/Welcome.html

The department just finished another very successful Winter Quarter in Olympia, where seven of our students covered the state legislative session for various print and media news organizations. The program requires that students live in or near Olympia during the quarter. They are paid $2,500 to cover their expenses. Participants invariably share lodging. Students 
can take the course for up to 12 regular credits, more if combined with internships. The program has been around since 1974. Those who participate typically have advantages as far as getting full-time jobs.
 
At this point I'm trying to get a sense of the level of interest for next session. Please e-mail me letting me know if you are a) possibly interested or b) very interested in participating next year. There is no commitment on your part at this point. We'll have our first formal meeting the second week of Fall Quarter. If you'd like to know more about the program, either contact me or ask participants from this year. I'll be glad to give you their names and contact info.
 
Thanks,
Mike Henderson
mikh@uw.edu

AAJA Seattle will be holding a pizza party on Thursday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Communications 126 to promote the Northwest Journalists of Color scholarship. This scholarship is open to all students. There is no requirement to be a member of AAJA to apply. Along with a monetary award, recipents will be assigned a professional mentor to help guide the student throughout the year. I have won this in the past and have thought it was a great opportunity. It has led to many more great opportunities. Please help me get the word out and I hope to see you all there.
 
Peter Sessum
psessum@comcast.net

FULL TIME REPORTER OPENING
 
Date: March 14, 2011
Location: Covington/Maple Valley Reporter
Status: Full-time
 
The Maple Valley/Covington Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc., is an award-winning publication that has an immediate opening for a full-time Reporter. Our staff specializes in coverage of community news and activities. 
 
As a Reporter for the Sound Publishing, you will be expected:
- to take photographs to illustrate your stories and be comfortable using a digital camera
- to shoot and edit videos for the web - to blog and Twitter
 
The most highly valued traits are:
- the ability to be dynamic
- become involved with a range of community groups
- possess an analytical mind and inquisitiveness that enables you to extract and follow genuine news stories
- the ability to establish rapport with the community and leaders
- being a motivated, self-starter
 
At least one year of previous newspaper experience is required.  Some evenings and occasional weekends also required.
 
Sound Publishing offers a great work environment, excellent health benefits, 401K, vacation and sick time, and paid holidays.  If you have a passion for community news reporting and a desire to be the type of reporter you have dreamed of being, then we want to hear from you!  EOE
 
Please email your resume, cover letter and a max. of 10 writing, photo and video samples to:
hreast@soundpublishing.com or mail to:  Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th 
Avenue S., Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR/CMV
 
 
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCES
Email resume to: hreast@soundpublishing.com
Phone: 253-872-6600
Fax: 253-872-6661

Rhonda Madison 
rmadison@maplevalleyreporter.com

Announcing Fall 2011 Glimpse Correspondents Program - $600 travel stipend + one on one editorial mentoring

The Glimpse Correspondents program is an opportunity for students, volunteers, teachers, and travelers who will be abroad this year to get their stories and photography published at high-profile publications--and get paid for it.
 
Powered by Matador, and supported in part by the National Geographic Society, the Glimpse Correspondents Program provides selected writers and photographers with a $600 stipend and one on one editorial training and support in creating a portfolio of published work.
 
Anyone over 18 is eligible, and writers and photographers of all
skill and experience levels are encouraged to apply. The criteria
for selecting Correspondents not only include candidates' talents
in writing or photography, but also their vision for engaging
communities and finding unique stories while abroad, as well as
their commitment to developing these stories into polished long-form narratives over the course of the program.
 
To learn more, visit: 
http://glimpse.org/the-correspondents-program/ 
 

Sarah Menkedick
www.Glimpse.org

editor@glimpse.org

Currently taking applications for experienced editor and general assignment reporter for family-owned, growing community weekly newspaper group in beautiful Lewis County, Washington. Opportunities for advancement. Send cover letter, resume and clips to: Frank DeVaul, DeVaul Publishing, Inc., 429 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, WA 98532. Or respond by e-mail to fdevaul@devaulpublishing.com 
 
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Also let me know if I should send this to someone else at your institution. Thank you for your assistance.


Frank DeVaul 
Publisher 
DeVaul Publishing, Inc. 
429 N. Market Blvd. 
Chehalis, WA 98532      
360-748-6848
fdevaul@devaulpublishing.com 

 

Robert Novak Collegiate Journalism Awards - first prize is $5,000. Please visit the website for submission uidelines and details on prizes:
http://www.dcinternships.org/IPJ/awards/

The Robert Novak Collegiate Journalism Award recognizes excellence in collegiate reporting in which the student's work demonstrates an understanding of the basic ideas that support a free society, including freedom of the press, freedom of speech and free-market economic principles.

Judges will recognize students who show initiative and original reporting, and superior writing skills, as well as an understanding of the principles of individual freedom. In addition, a quality piece will also demonstrate a skill for accuracy in reporting as well as good use of sources. 

Entry Guidelines 

1. May submit up to 3 stories for consideration.

2. Only one entry per person.

3. Entries must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. 

4. Entrants must be undergraduate students, currently enrolled in a 4 year college/university in the United States.

5. Entries must have been published in a college or university newspaper/publication or in an on-line version.  Work published for an internship or for a class assignment is not acceptable.

6. Entries must be news stories.  Commentary or editorials are not eligible.

7. Entries must have been written between April 15, 2010 and April 15, 2011.

8. Stories should be copied from the original publication, onto 8.5 x 11 paper.

9. Articles larger than 8.5 x 11 should be reduced to fit to that size, but multiple pages are allowed.

10. Enclose a cover letter with entrants’ contact information and contact information for student responsible for work, if not the same. 

11. Entrants should include 5 copies of submissions. 

Award Submissions: 

Submit Entries to: 

Joe Starrs, Director 
Institute on Political Journalism
Collegiate Awards 
1706 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009

For more information, please email IPJ@tfas.org or call 202-986-0384. 

Prizes: 

First Place - $5,000 
Second Place - $2,500
Third Place - $1,000 

 

This year's NW Journalist of Color Scholarship from the Asian American Journalist Association Seattle Chapter is online for download 
 
Deadline is May 1st. 
 
http://earthwalkersmag.com/component/content/article/114-misc/541-northwest-journalists-of-color-scholarship
 
Available Scholarships
 
Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship: Since its inception in 1986, more than 100 students from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds have received grants to support their studies. This program awards up to $2,500 in scholarship money to students who intend to pursue careers in journalism. Eligible applicants are students who will attend a college or university in Washington in the fall and Washington state residents or
seniors attending a high school in Washington who will attend an accredited college or university in the fall.
  
Founders' Scholarship: Only AAJA Seattle Student Members Eligible. The Founders' Scholarship was established in 2000 to honor Frank Abe, Ron Chew and Lori Matsukawa, who founded the AAJA Seattle chapter in 1985. The scholarship covers a student registration fee for the 2011 AAJA National
Convention, which will be Aug. 10-13 in Detroit. A small stipend for travel and accommodations is available. For more information about the convention, go to www.aaja.org. 
 
AAJA Seattle/911 Media Arts Student Scholarship: Only AAJA Seattle Student Members Eligible. AAJA Seattle has partnered with the 911 Media Arts Center, the state's premiere non-profit in new media art and documentary film, to help members looking to develop digital media skills. Though this partnership, the chapter will award two scholarships in 2011 to AAJA Seattle student
members for up to $400 in costs of a recipient's classes, computer lab and rental fees at the 911 Media Arts Center in Seattle's University District.  
 
Caroline Li
Mastermind and Editor
Earthwalkers Magazine
www.earthwalkersmag.com
P: 1 + (347) 280-3595 
E: editor@earthwalkersmag.com

Headline: Quick-witted, analytical writer - staff job at Inside Jobs -
Seattle (Job, Journalism, PR/Marketing) 
 
Body: Inside Jobs is looking to hire a quick, clever, upbeat writer who is very comfortable in Facebook/Twitter/new media, and interested in helping to build and maintain online communities. Long-form journalistic article writing experience, ideally including interviewing, should be a proven competency.
 
You'll be part of the Inside Jobs team helping people choose a career and learn more from schools which can help them qualify for that career. 
 
Founded by Amazon, Microsoft, Ohloh, and PointCast alumni with degrees from UW, Princeton, Harvard, Cornell, Tufts, and other good schools we're proud of, Inside Jobs is a well-funded consumer internet startup whose experimental website is live at insidejobs.com.
 
If you're interested and available, please send your resume and academic transcripts, representative writing samples, and a few times you're available for a quick phone call, to laura@insidejobs.com.
 

laura@insidejobs.com

The Construction Writers Association(CWA) is now accepting
applications for its Build A Future Scholarship. This scholarship will be given to an undergraduate student who demonstrates outstanding skills, aptitude and motivation in the fields of journalism, communications, and public relations as they apply to the fields of architecture, engineering, or construction. Entries are due April 26, 2011.
 
"CWA is pleased to offer the Build A Future Scholarship for the 2011-12 school year," said Ivy Chang, CWA scholarship committee chair and editor of Construction Bulletin magazine. "The scholarship continues to be an important way for our organization to support and encourage the next
generation of communicators as well as to foster a tradition of
communication excellence in the industry."
 
The Build A Future Scholarship is open to students who are currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada and are pursuing a major or minor in Journalism, Public Relations, or Communications. A complete list of rules
and award specifications is at http://www.constructionwriters.org/awards/scholarship/. Deadline for applications is April 26, 2011 and the recipient will be notified by mid-June 2011. 
 
The Build A Future Scholarship award is $2,000. The scholarship winner will receive the scholarship at the CWA Annual Conference CONNECTED this fall in San Antonio, TX, and have the opportunity to meet with editors, journalists, public relations experts, and communicators from publishing companies,
magazines, agencies, architectural, engineering and construction firms involved with the building industry. "This is an excellent opportunity for all Build A Future Scholarship applicants to launch a career in the fields of architecture, engineering, or construction," said Chang.
  
Send the completed application and support materials by April 26 to Construction Writers Association Headquarters at the address below or by email to: info@constructionwriters.org
  
Construction Writers Association(CWA), founded in 1958, is a non-profit, non-partisan, international organization for journalism, photography, and communications professionals serving the information needs of the construction industry. By providing opportunities for networking, education, and recognition, CWA helps foster a strong community and improves the quality of construction writing. www.constructionwriters.org. Join us on
Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

For more information contact:
                               
Deborah J.Hodges                               
1-773-687-8726                         
info@constructionwriters.org
 
 
 

Stanford Chen Internship Grants: One grant of $1,750 to college students who are interns at small- to medium-size media.


DEADLINE: MAY 2, 2011. 

http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students_old/internships/stanchen/

AAJA will award one news internship grant of $1,750,
available to college juniors, seniors and graduate students.
The grants are directed for print, online, broadcast or
photography interns at small- to medium-size companies.

The Stanford Chen Internship Grant was
established in 1998 to honor a longtime
AAJA member whose dedication to young
journalists was an inspiration to many.

Chen was the founder of AAJA's Portland
chapter, served as National Secretary
and Vice President for Print, edited the
organization's newsletter, and was AAJA's
unofficial historian. Most importantly, he was a mentor,
teacher and friend.

AAJA highly encourages students from or are interning in
the northwest to apply.

Applicants must have a serious interest in pursuing a career
in journalism. Applicants must have already secured an
internship with a print company (daily circulation under
100,000) or broadcasting company (markets smaller than
the top 50). The grant is to be used toward living expenses
and transportation.

AAJA membership is encouraged for all applicants and
required for the selected interns.

Applications must be received no later than
Friday May 2, 2011.

Submit four complete, collated sets (one original, three copies) of the following materials. Faxes will not be
accepted. Use paper clips, not staples when preparing your application.
1) APPLICATION FORM
2) ESSAY QUESTION: In 200 words, state what kind of experience you expect as an intern with a small- or
medium-size media company. Describe your career goals and why AAJA's mission is important to you.
3) LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: Your letter can be from your editor, professor, counselor or a
professional journalist.
4) RÉSUMÉ: Single-sided, 8.5”x11” white paper.
5) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED: Please type out a short statement explaining your need for
assistance.
6) INTERNSHIP VERIFICATION: Copy of internship acceptance letter or other verification documents.

Send four collated sets of the required materials to:
Stanford Chen Internship Grant
Asian American Journalists Association
5 Third Street, Suite 1108
San Francisco, CA 94103

http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/internships/2011Stanford_Chen_App%20copy.pdf


Questions? 
Nao Vang 
Student Programs Coordinator 

Phone: 415 346-2051 x102
Fax: 415 346-6343
Email: programs@aaja.org 


AAJA's mission is to encourage Asian Americans and Paci?c Islanders (AAPIs) to enter the ranks of 
journalism, work for fair and accurate coverage of AAPIs, and promote increasing the number of AAPI 
journalists and news managers in the industry.

AAJA Sacramento and The Sacramento Bee Internship Program In partnership with The Sacramento Bee, AAJA Sacramento is sponsoring a 10-week, internship program for aspiring print, photo, graphics and multimedia journalists. A weekly stipend of $570 will be provided. 

The program begins in May or June 2011, depending on the intern's availability. To qualify, an applicant must be enrolled in a college or university within the chapter's membership area* OR have a permanent address within those boundaries. Recent graduates who completed their studies in Fall 2010 are also eligible to apply. 

All applicants must be student members of AAJA Sacramento. (Visit www.aaja.org to become a member.) AAJA Sacramento will evaluate the initial pool of applicants and nominate two candidates for The Bee's consideration. Applicants are also encouraged to apply for other internships at The Bee. 

DEADLINE: MARCH 18, 2011 

To link to the application, see:
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/internships/2011AAJABeeInternship.pdf

In partnership with The Sacramento Bee, AAJA Sacramento issponsoring a 10-week, internship program for aspiring print, photo, graphics and multimedia journalists. A weekly stipend of $570 will be provided. The program begins in May or June 2011, depending on the intern’s availability.

To qualify, an applicant must be enrolled in a college or university within the chapter’s membership area* OR have a permanent address within those boundaries. Recent graduates who completed their studies in Fall 2010 are also eligible to apply. All applicants must be student members of AAJA Sacramento. (Visit www.aaja.org to become a member.)

AAJA Sacramento will evaluate the initial pool of applicants and nominate two candidates for The Bee’s consideration. Applicants are also encouraged to apply for other internships at The Bee.



Attach four copies of the following materials to four copies of the form. Use paperclips, not staples, when assembling your application.

The following are required:
? A resume and cover letter.
? A 300-word essay on why diversity still matters in America’s newsrooms. Your essay should also mention the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to The Bee and a career in journalism.
? Three to five writing clips or CDs of multimedia work.
? Two letters of reference, at least one from a professor or faculty adviser on school letterhead.
?
Applications must be received by Friday, March 18, 2011.
INTERNSHIP WILL BE AWARDED BY APRIL 1, 2011.



Jack Chang, Staff Writer
c/o The Sacramento Bee Capitol Bureau
925 L St., Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95814
Applicant should

Do you know a Washington undergraduate student majoring in journalism or communications who would benefit from a $2,000 scholarship?
 
The Western Washington Pro Chapter has two scholarships to award this year. The deadline to submit an application is March 8. Full details for the requirements and how to apply
can be found on the chapter's web site at www.spjwash.org.

Clay Holtzman
SPJ Western Washington Chapter President
 
president@spjwash.org

Sat., April 23, 2011
9 AM – 5 PM
Center for Urban Horticulture 
 
Environmental Writers Workshop

For the third year in a row, the Burke Museum brings together a trio of outstanding writers to present a one-day workshop on writing about the environment. Award-winning authors Bruce Barcott, Langdon Cook, and Carol Yoon will lead classroom and field-based sessions, all taking place at the Center for Urban Horticulture, on the shore of Union Bay. More information

Class fee is $100, which includes lunch; Burke members receive a 10% discount. Scholarships are available for students. To register, please email burked@uw.edu or call (206) 543-5591.
 

The Skagit Valley Herald has a full-time reporter 
position open. It's a Reporter 1 position, which is basically entry level up to a few years' experience.


Colette Weeks
Managing Editor for Administration
Skagit Publishing
Skagit Valley Herald
Phone: 360-416-2132
Fax: 360-428-0400
cweeks@skagitpublishing.com
http://goskagit.com
http://skagitpublishing.com
Physical address: 1215 Anderson Road, Mount Vernon WA 98274
Mailing address: P.O. Box 578, 

It's time to sign up for the SPJ Region 10 spring conference! It will be April 8-9 at Washington State University Tri-Cities in
Richland, Wash.
 
There will be an opening night reception to meet and mingle with fellow journalists and journalism students on April 8, and a
day's worth of learning at a great low cost on April 9. (It?s just $35 for SPJ members and $25 for student members.)
 
The theme of our conference is "Back to (New) Basics," which reflects a desire to get back to the essentials of our craft while
keeping an eye on technology.Some programming highlights include:
  *  Tucson and Lakewood shootings: lessons in accuracy and ethics
  *  Pulitzer Prize-winner Tom Hallman Jr. of The Oregonian
  *  Technology and the frazzled journalist
  *  WSU Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Dean Lawrence Pintak
  *  Hyperlocal in the digital age
  *  Resume critique
  *  How I got the story: A look at the award-winning KING 5 series "Waste on the Water" with investigative reporter Susannah
Frame
 
More information (including conference hotel rates and a link to register online through Brown Paper Tickets) is available
online at: http://bit.ly/spjregion10conf
 
Paula Horton
Reporter
Tri-City Herald
Kennewick, Wash.
509-582-1556

phorton@tricityherald.com

News Council's Dick Larsen scholarship

$2,000

goes to a past graduate of a WA high school currently enrolled in a college or university in  WA state.

deadline April 15
 
Please see attachment.
 
Diana Smith
Academic Services Program Coordinator
COM Undergraduate Advising
 
 

The Patricia Fisher Endowed Scholarship
 
Below is a direct link to information about the Patricia Fisher Endowed Scholarship.  The purpose of this scholarship is to support students of color in the Puget Sound region who are pursuing college careers in journalism. This scholarship ranges from $500 to $2,500.
 
 
http://www.thewashboard.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx/The+Seattle+Foundation/
2011-2012/Patricia+Fisher+Endowed+Scholarship

Gabe Aeschliman
 
Philanthropic Services Associate
  
The Seattle Foundation
 
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1300
 
Seattle, WA 98101-3151
 
(206) 515-2115 direct
 
(206) 622-7673 fax
 
 

 
www.seattlefoundation.org

Below is a direct link to information about the Bobbi McCallum Memorial Scholarship.  This $3,000.00 scholarship is to support college juniors and seniors who are pursuing a degree in journalism. 
 
 
 
http://www.thewashboard.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx/The+Seattle+Foundation/
2011-2012/Bobbi+McCallum+Memorial+Scholarship
 
Gabe Aeschliman
 
Philanthropic Services Associate
 
________________________________
 
 
 
The Seattle Foundation
 
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1300
 
Seattle, WA 98101-3151
 
(206) 515-2115 direct
 
(206) 622-7673 fax
 
 
 
www.seattlefoundation.org

Western Washington Chapter of the Society of Profession Journalists'  2011-2012 June Anderson Almquist Memorial Scholarship -

This year’s scholarship is $2,000.

Undergraduate women currently majoring in journalism or communications, or community college women transferring to pursue journalism careers at the University of Washington are eligible to apply.

If you have any questions about the application process or the March 8, 2011 deadline, please contact Society of Professional Journalists Scholarship Chair Sharon Salyer by e-mail at spjscholarships@gmail.com .

June Anderson Almquist Memorial Scholarship


A $2,000 scholarship is being offered in recognition of the many professional contributions made by Seattle journalist June Anderson Almquist. The award is for the 2011-2012 school year. 
Applicants are limited to female undergraduate students majoring in editorial journalism at the University of Washington. Almquist, who concluded her professional journalism career as assistant managing editor of the Seattle Times, was an alumna of the University of Washington and served as one of the first women editors on the student paper.

Applicants need not be members of SPJ but must intend to pursue a journalism career. A panel of journalists will review scholarship applications. The Almquist Scholarship winner will be notified in May. The winner is encouraged to attend our annual Excellence in Journalism awards banquet, when this and other scholarship winners are formally announced. This year, the event will be on May 21 in Seattle. 

Please send the following in a single packet so that it is postmarked by March 8, 2011. Applications received prior to the deadline are appreciated. It gives the review committee more time to review the submitted materials.

Please note: If you are a female UW student applying for this scholarship and would also like to be considered for one of the general scholarships awarded by SPJ this year, you do not have to apply twice. Any female student who applies but is not selected for the Almquist award will automatically be entered into the pool of candidates being considered for one of the four general scholarships.


Please send the information to: 
Sharon Salyer
The Herald
Box 930
Everett, WA 98133

ATTN: Almquist Scholarship Competition

Required information:
Please send the following in a single packet so that it is postmarked by March 8, 2011:

1. A letter of application, including a succinct answer to the question:  “Why have you chosen a journalism career and what do you hope to accomplish after college?” (500 words maximum, please type.)
2. A copy of your resume, including current address, e-mail, phone number, what year of college you are in, your major, what year you plan to graduate and your hometown.  Also, please send a second digital copy of your resume to spjscholarships@gmail.com.
3. A letter of recommendation (i.e., from a college professor or a work supervisor). Enclose it in a separate envelope in your packet. Please have the person writing the letter of recommendation include her or his phone and e-mail contacts.
4. An official transcript of all your college credits.
5. No more than three work samples (clips, audio or video). 
6. You may include any statement of unusual financial need.  

NOTE: Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Questions? Contact Sharon Salyer, Scholarship Chair, by e-mail at spjscholarships@gmail.com 

Sharon Salyer 
 
Society of Professional Journalists
 
Scholarship Chair
 
Western Wa. Pro Chapter 
 
spjscholarships@gmail.com

I have an opening coming up for a sports reporter here at the Bellevue Reporter.

Craig Groshart
Editor, Bellevue Reporter, Issaquah Reporter, Sammamish Reporter

cgroshart@bellevuereporter.com
cgroshart@issaquah-reporter.com
2700 Richards Road, Ste. 201, Bellevue, WA 98005
425.453.4233

       www.bellevuereporter.com
       www.issaquah-reporter.com
       www.sammamish-reporter.com

Do you want to learn multimedia? Learn more about where journalism is headed. Apply to be on the team of the new frontier. 
 
The Asian American Journalists Association is offering a fellowship at their convention. Those chosen will receive multimedia and leadership training. In addition, they will work on a fully converged staff - incorporating print, audio and video for a week in Los Angeles.
 
For more and to apply go to:  http://tinyurl.com/voicesapp  
 
Marian Liu
Arts & Entertainment Reporter
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111
W 206-464-3825
mliu@seattletimes.com

[from Peter Sessum - one of our J. majors: This is a great opportunity for journalism students. I did this last year and it was a great opportunity. I highly recommend it for any student, especially those graduating this year. The contacts are amazing
and there is a great job fair. The people who run the program bring in guests every day to meet the students. Editors, recruiters and the like. The selected students will have their airfare, registration, hotel and food covered for the week of the national convention. Even though it is AAJA, there is no need to be Asian American to join or apply.]

Instructions for entering the 2011 National Press Photographers Foundation Scholarship Competition 

 

Organizing your Portfolio Materials 
Entries may be single photographs, multiple picture stories or multimedia stories.   You must have a minimum of six entries with a maximum of 12 entries. The total 
number of entries may be any combination of single photographs, multiple picture 
stories or multimedia stories.  

Multiple picture stories have a minimum of two pictures and a maximum of 10 pictures. A multiple picture story, though it has more than one picture, counts as a single entry of the minimum required six entries. 

All multimedia entries are supplied as links to where they live on the Internet. The URL links must take the judges directly to the video or other form of multimedia, not to a personal home page where judges must select other menu items or links to get to the story. Popular places for videos are YouTube or Vimeo for stand alone videos outside of a news website such a student media site. Any Internet URL is fine as long as it takes judges directly to the story. 

Note that the judges unanimously feel that portfolios that do not include at least one multimedia entry will not be competitive. Multimedia is defined as video and/or photos combined with edited audio, in any format, including video, slide shows and interactive pieces. A multimedia story with only a music track doesn’t count. You must have originally gathered sound that helps tell the story. 

What do I Need Before Entering? 

You will need your faculty advisor’s contact information: name, phone and e-­-mail. Contact your faculty advisor and request a recommendation. That recommendation is sent directly from your advisor but your application is not complete without it.  The contest coordinator will acknowledge receipt of the recommendation to the faculty advisor sending it. See the FAQ section for the contest coordinator’s contact information. Stay in contact with your advisor to make sure the recommendation was received. 

There are three short essay questions you may wish to prepare ahead of entering so 
that you can copy and paste the text into the boxes provided. These questions are: 

•    List your academic and journalistic accomplishments. 
•    Explain your need for a scholarship. Be specific. 
•    Briefly state your goals in visual journalism. 

 
 

You will need to know your overall GPA and the point system is based on. For example, your entry might be “3.5 on a 4-­-point system.“ You will also need your GPA of courses within your major.

You will need a screen snap of your multimedia entries, which will be used to create a thumbnail for your entry. Both Windows and Macs allow this. Click on your desktop and use the “Help” menu to search for “screen snap” or “screen grab.” For Macs:

To take a picture of part of your screen:

•  Press [command]+[shift]+[4]     (depending on your keyboard, the Command key may have a cloverleaf or apple on it instead of the word 'command'.)

•  Click at a corner of the area you want to capture, drag the pointer across the area, and release the mouse button.

•  Use image-­-editing software to convert the PNG format screen grab to a JPG
format.

Organize your multiple picture stories into their own folders. Organize your stills into a folder.
Open direct links to your multimedia entries in browser windows so that the URL
may be copied and pasted into the entry form. This will prevent typos.

Preparing Pictures

Each picture should be less than 2 MB in size, and at least 700 pixels on the long side
(1350-­-2700 pixels at 72 DPI preferred). The system will automatically create
smaller thumbnails. All pictures must be in the jpg format.

How to Enter

Go to http://www.nppa.org/competitions/scholarships/ to enter. If you are not already a member of NPPA, you must create a login. Membership is not required to enter or create a login. If you are already a student member of NPPA, login with your membership login.

The entry system is straightforward. Once you complete the personal information on the opening page, you will be able to enter your portfolio entries. You will need a thumbnail jpg image for your multimedia entries. A screen snap will work for the thumbnail. Once the first entry for a multiple picture story is entered, other pictures
 

are entered one at a time. The thumbnails will appear as a group and may be reordered after all pictures are entered. Don’t forget to enter captions.

Once you have made six entries, you may continue on to the maximum of 12 or simply close your browser. There is no button to click to exit; just close your browser. You may edit later. See the FAQ section below.

FAQ

I am a high school student that will be attending college next fall. Can I enter? 

No. The competition is for continuing college students. You will be eligible to enter in the spring term of your first college year. If successful, your scholarship would apply to the sophomore year.

I will graduate in May. Can I still enter? 

No. Not unless you are a continuing graduate student. We do have one scholarship that is specifically for a continuing graduate student and two others that may be awarded to a graduate student. For undergraduate students, you must have a minimum of one term or semester to complete after this spring. Likewise, graduate students must also have at least one term or semester left before graduating.

Do I need a letter of recommendation to enter? 

Yes. The form of the recommendation may be a letter or a PDF or e-­-mail (preferred)
sent directly to the contest coordinator:

James W. Brown, Ph.D.
10710 Pine Bluff Drive
Fishers, IN 46037

Or by email to: jwbrown@nppf.org

Recommendations must arrive by the contest deadline.

Do I have to be a student member of NPPA to enter?  

No. But we recommend membership for its obvious education benefits to you and your developing career as a photojournalist.

I entered the minimum six entries and closed my browser but now want to make an 
additional entry. What do I do? 

Go to http://www.nppa.org/competitions/scholarships/ and login with your previous login. You need to affirm your agreement to all the scholarship application rules each time you update your application. Those checkboxes are at the bottom of the page and you will probably have to scroll down to see them. Once you check the boxes and click the “Submit” button below them, you will see your previous entries
 

and be able to edit them or submit new entries up to the limit of 12. You may make edits up to the deadline for entries.

Do I need to enter captions for my pictures?

Yes.

I am a still photographer. I don’t know how to do multimedia. Should I enter anyway?

Unless you have at least one multimedia entry, your portfolio will not be competitive. Multimedia is defined as some method of synchronizing sound with your pictures. This could be a video with moving pictures or still pictures with a synchronized sound track.

How do synchronize a sound track with my pictures?

In making a video with a video camera, sound is automatically synchronized with the pictures. All video editing programs allow the importation of still pictures as clips as well as an independent sound track. The features of the video editing program are used to synchronize sound to picture. Another popular program to synchronize still pictures to a soundtrack is Soundslides. (http://soundslides.com ). A popular open source sound-­-editing program is Audacity. (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ ).

I think I might want to become a student member of the National Press Photographers
Association. How do I do that? http://nppa.org/about_us/why_join/fees.html I have more questions. Who do I contact?
Dr. James W. Brown jwbrown@nppf.org

James W. Brown, Ph.D.
NPPF Scholarship Chair
IU School of Journalism?IUPUI
Professor Emeritus and Executive Associate Dean Emeritus
10710 Pine Bluff Drive
Fishers, IN 46037
 
317-721-JIMB for text messages and voice
 
jwbrown@nppf.org

Deadline March 1

The American Indian Journalism Institute, founded in 2001, is an academic, scholarship and internship program for college students run and underwritten by the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute.

American Indian students often do not consider journalism as a career option, in part because many of their schools lack student newspapers and journalism classes, the most common routes to journalism careers. Without Native Americans on staff, news organizations can produce stereotypical and erroneous coverage of Indian issues and Indian people.

AIJI provides a unique opportunity for Indian students to learn about journalism and consider it as a career, which will help improve newsroom diversity around the country.

For three weeks in June, Native American students learn the craft of journalism through one of several journalism courses taught at the Freedom Forum’s Al Neuharth Media Center, on the University of South Dakota’s Vermillion campus.

Accepted students are placed in an appropriate course based on their experience, interests and previous coursework. Students attend AIJI for free and receive other financial assistance, including room and board during the program and a scholarship/stipend upon completion of the program.

AIJI students also may be eligible for 2 hours of college credit.

After successful completion of the program, top AIJI graduates are hired for paid summer internships as reporters, copy editors, photographers or multimedia journalists with daily newspapers and with The Associated Press. Interns must be licensed drivers and provide their own vehicles.

For inquiries and applications, contact Janine Harris at jharris@freedomforum.org or 605/677-5424.

Warren Etheredge is running a workshop about interview skills.  Some of you may know him from his regular appearances on KUOW.

Warren is offering a discounted rate for students and hopes some of them will join him next Monday evening at the Phinney Neighborhood Center for "LISTEN UP: The Art of the Interview". Registration information is below.

The BBC College of Journalism approached Warren recently, inviting him to present two master classes at the Frontline Club in London next month, and this workshop would be a preview of that.  We believe that while there is plenty of attention paid to how to conceptualize a story, follow leads, write it up, etc., there is little attention paid to there actually being an art to a good interview.  Warren has hosted 3 students from your program in the past year or so, and they all seemed pleased with what they learned, acknowledging that interview skills aren't really talked about in their courses.  They are certainly well trained in what sort of information to get out of people, but not so much in how to get it.  This workshop will address that.

For more information and to sign up for the class:
http://listenupworkshop3.eventbrite.com/ If there are any questions Warren or I can answer about registration, logistics, or workshop content, please don't hesitate to ask.


Nancy Tate
ndtate@gmail.com

Remember - all entries need to go to Randy Beam first.


 
Hearst  Journalism  Awards  Program
 
Multimedia  Competition  I  Features:  Visual Story telling
 
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011   The following is a digest of 
competition requirements. Consult the Competition Guidelines for further 
details.  This competition awards $16,200 in scholarships and matching 
grants to the top five ranking students & their schools.  The department 
receives a $100 stipend just for entering.
 
?    A multimedia project is defined as a single piece of journalism executed
essentially by the same journalist.  This category awards excellence in
telling a story to an online audience using multimedia techniques, with an
emphasis on multimedia storytelling, the quality of journalism and creative
use of the medium.  Entries must be journalism and may not include
dramatization. 
 
?    Each entry must have been posted on a professional Web site.  The 
entry cannot be a blog and may not have been posted on a Web site for a 
professor or an individual.  The work will be judged on its essential 
journalistic values, but also on how creatively, coherently and 
appropriately it took advantage of the special characteristics of multiple 
platforms, such as: adding extended background links or animated graphics; 
posting still photographs; downloading podcasts that supplement the story; 
or providing video that enhances and creates stronger user interest for 
the story. 
 
?    Each university may enter two projects by two different students.  
One project per entrant.  Team reporting is not eligible.  If the report 
was produced by a team, only the student with primary responsibility may 
enter.
 
?    The entrant must have completed at least three of the following 
components: writing (which includes scripted narration/voiceover), 
interactive elements, Flash, still photography, audio, and/or video.
 
?         Entries must not exceed 10 minutes, with a preference for shorter
pieces.
 
?    Entries must have been produced and posted on the Web between 
January1, 2010 and February 5, 2011.
 
?    A complete entry includes:
 
Multimedia entry blank, signed by the dept. administrator and entrant
 
The entry?s specific URL submitted via e-mail to photoawards@hearstfdn.org,
(see below for detail)
 
4 copies of the Hearst Multimedia Disclosure Form
 
A statement from the site?s editor verifying the central participation of the
entrant (If posted on a professional Web site)
 
You may fax (415-243-0760) or email your entry and disclosure forms to:
photoawards@hearstfdn.org.
 
 
 
?    Please use the following format when e-mailing your entry:
 
E-mail subject line:  entrant name, university name, multimedia entry
 
In the body of the e-mail include:
 
Entrant name:
 
University name:
 
Name of Web site:
 
Title of entry:
 
Posting date:
 
URL of entry:
 
 
 
?    Students who enter the multimedia competition must be current
undergraduate journalism majors at the time the entry is posted on the web
and entered.  An exception is made for spring, summer or fall 2010
graduates, allowing them to enter the contest in the 2010-11 program year. 
The entries must have been posted, however, before students were graduated.
 
 
 
?    The entrant must NOT have had more than 12 months of full-time
professional experience. 
 
 
 
?    No component of the entry may have been submitted in the writing, photo,
or broadcast competitions.
 
 
 
DEADLINE: Entries must arrive by Tuesday, February 8, 2011, by11:59 p.m.
PST.  Late entries will not be accepted.  Confirm receipt of your entry by
e-mailing jwatten@hearstfdn.org. 
 

 
Remember - all entries need to go to Randy Beam first.
 
 
Hearst  Journalism  Awards  Program
 
 
 
SPORTS  WRITING  COMPETITION
 
 
 
                     DEADLINE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
The Sports Writing Competition is open to articles that relate to an event
or an issue, not to a sports personality.  Please refer to the Competition
Guidelines booklet for detailed requirements for entry, or visit our Web
site:  www.hearstawards.org.
 
 
 
The following is a digest of requirements for the Sports Writing
competition.  Please consult the Competition Guidelines (sent to your
department in September) for further details.  This competition awards
$16,200 in scholarships and matching grants to the top five ranking students
& their schools.  The top winner qualifies for the National Writing
Championship in San Francisco.  The department receives a $100 stipend for
entering.
 
         Sports articles must have been published between January 15, 2010,
through January 29, 2011, inclusively.
 
         Each university may submit up to two entries in this competition,
each by a different student. 
 
 
 
         The selected entrants must be current undergraduate journalism
majors at the time the article is published.  An exception is made for
spring, summer or fall 2010 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests
in the 2010-2011 program year.  The Spring or Summer 2010 graduates would
NOT be eligible to complete in the 2011 National Championship.  The entries
must have been published, however, before students were graduated.
 
 
 
         The entrant may not have more than one year total of full-time
professional experience at the time of entry.
 
 
 
         All entries must be single articles written by one author.  No
double bylines.  If the story has a credit line, the entrant must attach to
each tear sheet a statement describing the writing, reporting or editing
work contributed by the person(s) cited in the credit line.  Side-bars,
which are subordinate in length and significance to the main article, are
allowed.
 
 
 
EACH COMPLETED ENTRY MUST CONSIST OF:
 
 
 
         Four tear sheets of the published article, or one tear sheet and
three copies.  Please do not reduce the copied articles.  Or if you may send
the link to the article to jwatten@hearstfdn.org.  Please include entrant
name, university name, and competition name in the e-mail subject line.
 
 
 
         The completed and signed 2010-2011 Writing Entry Blank.  This may
also be scanned and sent as a PDF to jwatten@hearstfdn.org.  Do not reduce
or change the format of the scan.  If in doubt, fax it to us.
 
 
 
         If the entry was published in an off-campus publication, a letter
from the editor is required verifying that the entry is student work with
minimal editing and no editor rewriting.  This letter may be e-mailed to: 
jwatten@hearstfdn.org or faxed to:  415-243-0760.
 
 
 
Deadline:  Entries must be received in the foundation office by
 
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
 
 
 
The deadline date is the day your entry must be in our office ? not the
postmarked date.  Late entries cannot be accepted.  Please mail your entries
early to ensure prompt delivery.
 
 
 
Send entries to: Hearst Journalism Awards Program, 90 New Montgomery Street,
#1212
 
 San Francisco, CA  94105.  Indicate on package: Competition Entry.
 
 

ROBERT NOVAK COLLEGIATE JOURNALISM AWARDS

The Institute on Political Journalism is proud to sponsor the Robert Novak Collegiate Journalism Awards. The deadline for submissions is April 15, 2011. Prizes for first, second and third place are $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 respectively. Details on the award, including submissions guidelines may be found at 
www.DCinternships.org/IPJ/awards. 
 
1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009

Mary Connell
Director, Recruitment and Admissions
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies

mconnell@tfas.org

The Society of Professional Journalists is proud to reward the hard-working journalism students who are producing outstanding work in their school newsrooms and stations with the Mark of Excellence Awards contest. All you need is a great piece of journalism and a computer.
 
If you are a student journalist, we encourage you to enter your work in the SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards contest. If you work with student journalists, please share this information with them so they have the chance to be nationally recognized for their extraordinary work.
 
Hurry! The entry deadline is next week, Wednesday, Jan. 26!
 
To be eligible, work must have been published or broadcast during the 2010 calendar year. Student SPJ members are eligible to enter for $9. The non-member fee is $18. Entries are submitted online. Please read the rules and category information before submitting.
 
All entries are first judged on the regional level, and winners will be recognized at SPJ?s 2011 Spring Conferences around the country. First-place regional winners advance to the national competition. 
 
Visit awards.spj.org to enter.
 
If you have questions, please contact Awards Coordinator Lauren Rochester at
(317) 927-8000 ext. 210.
 

Journalism Students:
 
Join us for lunch from 12-1pm on Thursday January 27th for a mentor lunch with Cliff DesPeaux, an '09 UW grad who was part of the Pulitzer-prize winning team that covered last year's Lakewood shootings for the Seattle Times.  Cliff talked his way behind police lines and provided up-to-the minute Twitter coverage of the police standoff with Maurice Clemmons.
 
Space is limited - reserve your spot today!  This is a free event - lunch will be provided.
 
More about Professional Development Week: http://www.com.washington.edu/pdw/
 
Sign up for the lunch: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/kriscb/120083 (note you'll have the option to register for all professional development week events)
 
More about the lunch:
 
Cliff DesPeaux ('09), photographer/visual journalist
Jan. 27, 12-1 p.m.
Communication Advising Office (CMU 118)
 
Cliff is a Seattle-based photojournalist with a nose for spot news and a love for telling stories. Originally interested in becoming a classical pianist, he decided to pursue a degree in art photography at the University of Washington. Eventually, he discovered journalism and became the photo editor at the campus newspaper The Daily. Since then, Cliff has made
pictures and produced multimedia at the Seattle SuperSonics, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and The Seattle Times. Additional publication credits include The News Tribune, The Bellingham Herald and The New York Times.
 
 
--
Jessica Partnow
Executive Director/Audio Producer
The Common Language Project
 
Lecturer
University of Washington
Communications Building
Box 353740, Rm 121
Seattle, WA 98195
 
206.685.7177 office
206.403.3932 cell
206.616.3762 fax
 
clpmag.org
twitter.com/commonlanguage
facebook.com/commonlanguageproject
 

Remember all entries need to go to Randy Beam first.


 
HEARST  JOURNALisM  AWARDS  PROGRAM
 
 
 
PHOTO  COMPETITION  II/NEWS  &  SPORTS  CATEGORY
 
 
 
                    Deadline:  Tuesday, January 18, 2011
 
 
 
The following reminder is a digest of rules for submitting an entry in the
photojournalism competition. 
 
 
 
This competition awards $16,200 in scholarships and matching grants to the
top five ranking students & their schools in addition to the possibility of
qualifying for the National Photo Championship.  The department receives a
$100 stipend per competition entered.
 
 
 
Entries in the News & Sports Category must have been taken from September 1,
2009, through January 15, 2011, inclusively.  Each entry must consist of
four photographs total: two news and two sports images per student entrant. 
Each University may enter up to two different students? work.
 
 
 
PROGRAM CHANGE:  Students entering the Photojournalism Competitions no
longer have to be journalism majors.  They must still be (or have been when
the work was produced?see below) undergraduates attending a school with an
ACEJMC accredited journalism program.
 
 
 
The selected entrants must be current undergraduates at the time the entry
is produced and published.  An exception is made for spring, summer or fall
2010 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests in the 2010-2011 program
year.  The entry must have been published, however, before students were
graduated.  The spring or summer 2010 graduates would NOT be eligible to
complete in the 2011 National Championship. 
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
 
      Submit entry on a CD with scanned jpeg images.  Scan the images at a
200 dpi resolution maximum, lower resolution is fine, with the longest
dimension not exceeding 10 inches.  Please use a blank CD with no other
images on it but your Hearst entry. 
 
 
 
      We prefer CDs, but your entries may be e-mailed to:
photoawards@hearstfdn.org, and must be sent by 11:59 pm PST on January 18. 
Please do not send a CD and also e-mail the same images.  Please e-mail
jpegs separately ? one image per e-mail, or zip them.
 
 
 
      E-mail delivery is at the entrant?s own risk, and it is the
responsibility of sender to verify accurate transmission of jpegs.  The
entry will be disqualified if the images are not readable.  Confirm receipt
with an e-mail without an attachment.  Email subject line should include
student?s name and university.
 
 
 
      Student name, University name, and category must be included with the
images, as well as
 
printed on the CD itself.  Please label each image!  Example:  J
Doe_SFState_Sports1.jpg
 
 
 
      A signed Hearst caption sheet & three copies must still be included
with the entry and sent via surface mail or one copy of each faxed. 
 
 
 
      A Hearst Photojournalism entry blank must be completed.  If images
were sent via e-mail, entry blank and caption sheets must still be received
by deadline.  OR you may also scan your entry materials and e-mail them to
us or fax to: 415-243-0760.
 
 
 
            One of the four photographs must have been published during the
time period designated.  One tear sheet ? or a copy ? must be submitted of
that image. 
 
 
 
      A letter from the off-campus publication's editor (if image was
published in professional publication) verifying authorship of published
photo.  This may be faxed or e-mailed to us.
 
 
 
Send entries to:  Hearst Journalism Awards Program, 90 New Montgomery
Street, #1212
 
  San Francisco, CA 94105.  Indicate on package: Photo Competition Entry.
 
 
 
Questions?  Please call Jan Watten at 1-800-841-7048 ext. 4565 or
415-908-4560 or jwatten@hearstfdn.org. 
 

Please mark your calendars and submit your best work from 2010. 
 
The Mark of Excellence Awards deadline is January 26.
  
With a few weeks to go, why not take time at the beginning of the semester or quarter to submit your work in a national contest from the Society of Professional Journalists? 
 
A Mark of Excellence Award is a great way to boost your resume. The distinguished work honored in this contest shows your dedication to and passion for journalism.
  
Your hard work should be recognized! Those nights tied to a keyboard or camera were not in vain.
 
Our online submission process makes everything easy and efficient. Read the rules so you know what category is right for you. 
 
If you have any questions, contact Lauren Rochester at (317) 927-8000 ext.210.
 
Lauren M. Rochester 
Awards Coordinator 
Society of Professional Journalists 
3909 North Meridian Street 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 
phone: 317.927.8000 ext. 210 
fax: 317.920.4789 
lrochester@spj.org
 
 
 
Gain national recognition through the Sigma Delta Chi Awards , honoring the best in professional journalism, and the Mark of Excellence Awards, celebrating the best in collegiate journalism. Visit awards.spj.org to enter.
 
 

Applications for the Foreign Intrigue scholarship are now on the COM web site:
 
http://www.com.washington.edu/journalism/foreignintrigue.html\
 
Possible placements this year are in Cambodia, Kenya, Syria, Sierra Leone and Latin America.
 
The application deadline is 5pm Friday, January 21st.  Students can apply online, download the attached flyer, and read about past foreign intrigue participants on the department website:
 
http://www.com.washington.edu/journalism/foreignintrigue.html
 
Questions?  see:
Jessica Partnow
Executive Director/Audio Producer
The Common Language Project
Lecturer
University of Washington
Communications Building
Box 353740, Rm 121
Seattle, WA 98195
 
jessica@clpmag.org
 
206.685.7177 office
206.403.3932 cell
206.616.3762 fax
 
clpmag.org
twitter.com/commonlanguage
facebook.com/commonlanguageproject

The scholarships place your students into a summer internship at a community newspaper that is a member of WNPA, and are
successful experiences for students and newspapers alike. Students receive a modest stipend ($1,000). I've attached an
explanatory letter from the Foundation president, Scott Wilson of the Port Townsend Leader, and sample essays from three 2010
interns. The essays provide a clear picture of the student interns' 
experiences, and we hope they inspire your top students to
apply.

Applicants must be in their second, third or fourth year and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Students selected for the scholarships must arrange their own internship, i.e. apply and be accepted as an intern, and send the Foundation written confirmation of their plans by April 23, 2010, or the full scholarship will be forfeited.

The 240-hour internship must be served at a WNPA-member newspaper. Students are free to accept a paid internship, though they must also notify the WNPA Foundation of those arrangements by April 22. The Foundation’s scholarship stipend would be in addition to any salary the host newspaper provides.

Deadline to apply is Feb. 11.    The dates are Feb. 11, 2011 (apps due in our office) and Feb. 9, 2011 (post-marked 
deadline, so the app gets to us by Feb. 11).

You must be nominated by a COM faculty member, so talk with Mike Henderson, Karen Rathe, Roger Simpson, etc. 

Mae Waldron
Washington Newspaper Publishers Association
WNPA Foundation
12354 30th Ave. NE, Seattle WA 98125
tel 206-634-3838; fax 206-634-3842; www.wnpa.com
mwaldron@wnpa.com

Hearst  JournaliSm  Awards  Program
 
IN-DEPTH  WRITING  COMPETITION
 
DEADLINE:  TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
 
The following is a digest of requirements for the In-Depth Writing
competition.  Please consult the Competition Guidelines (sent to your department in September) for further details.  This competition awards $16,200 in scholarships and matching grants to the top five ranking students & their schools.  The top winner qualifies for the National Writing Championship in San Francisco.  The department receives a $100 stipend just
for entering.
 
         In-Depth entries must be single articles or one article of a
series which was published from December 15, 2009 through January 8, 2011.
  
    If the article is from a series, it may be accompanied by not more than one double-spaced typed page, written by the entrant, summarizing the remaining articles.
 
 
         In-Depth articles should illustrate entrant?s ability to handle a complex subject clearly, precisely and with sufficient background.  The article can include explanatory, investigative and other types of enterprise reporting.
 
 
         Each university may submit up to two entries in this competition, each by a different entrant. 
 
 
 
    The selected entrants must be current undergraduate journalism majors at the time the article is published.  An exception is made for spring, summer or fall 2010 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests in the 2010-2011 program year.  The spring or summer 2010 graduates would NOT be
eligible to complete in the 2011 National Championship.  The entries must have been published, however, before students were graduated. 
 
         Entrants may not have had more than one year total of professional experience at time of entry.
 
 
EACH COMPLETED ENTRY MUST CONSIST OF:
 
 
 
         Four tear sheets of the article, or one tear sheet and three
copies.  Please do not reduce copies.  Or scan your copy and send it as a PDF document to jwatten@hearstfdn.org.
 
 
         The completed and signed 2010-2011 Writing Entry Blank. 
  
         If entry was published in off-campus publication, a letter from the editor is required verifying that the entry is student work with minimal editing and no editor rewriting.  This letter may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed:  jwatten@hearstfdn.org or 415-243-0760.
 
 
 
NOTE: The deadline is the date your entry must arrive at the Foundation, not
the postmarked date.  Please send your entries early for timely delivery. 
Due to the quick turnaround of the entry material before it is sent to our
judges, late entries will not be accepted.
 
 
 
Send entries to:  
 
Hearst Journalism Awards Program, 90 New Montgomery Street, #1212, San Francisco, CA 94105
 
 
Questions?  Please check our Web site, www.hearstawards.org, or call 1-800-841-7048 ext. 4560. 

(Be sure to submit your entry to Randy Beam before entering.)

The scholarship was established in memory of Bobbi McCallum, a prizewinning Seattle Post-Intelligencer reporter and columnist. The scholarship is given on the basis of talent, need and the motivation to pursue a journalism career. To be eligible, the recipient must be a junior or senior in a Washington public university during the academic year for which the
scholarship is awarded.

Academic Year: 2011-2012

Scholarship Amount: $3,000.00

Number of Awards: 2

Application Start Date: 12/6/2010

Application Due Date: 3/1/2011

http://bit.ly/i81bp6 

**For FT female JRs & SRs at public universities**

Michelle Nicolosi
MichelleNicolosi@seattlepi.com

The Associated Press seeks a temporary reporter for its Boise bureau to assist in coverage during the 2011 Idaho Legislative session. This reporter will be part of a team devoted to covering news from around the state. This position covers one of the busiest times for bureau, when legislators are in Boise and the statehouse demands much of the bureau's staffing time and
resources. This reporter will be responsible for general news assignments and working out of the bureau, but there may be opportunities for a politically enterprising reporter to gain experience covering the legislature.
  
QUALIFICATIONS:
  
The right candidate will have a talent for clear and accurate writing, an ability to learn and report on a wide range of topics and a nose for news, not just the spot development of the day but ideas to build those stories into compelling enterprise. The ideal candidate should be also able to quickly distill often complicated information into clear, succinct stories and edit print or broadcast copy for use on the wire. 
 
Applicants should be familiar with the deadline disciplines required for a wire service that operates around the clock. Speed, accuracy and the ability to meet multiple deadlines are essential. Applicants should be able to produce copy that meets AP's high standards for accuracy, balance, clarity and context. Candidates with daily journalism are preferred. 
 
Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in daily
journalism. Good communications skills and familiarity with a team approach to work are essential. Multimedia experience is a plus. 
 
This is a temporary position that lasts approximately three months. Pay is
$750/week.
 
TO APPLY
 
Send cover letter and resume, along with 5-10 clips of spot news, deadline reporting and enterprise, to:
  
Supervisory Correspondent Todd Dvorak
 tdvorak@ap.org
 
(208) 343-1894
 
  
Description:
http://brandguide.ap.org/images/art/APlogos/email/APlogo_email.jpg
 
 
 
Todd Dvorak
 
Supervisory Correspondent
 
Boise, Idaho
 
office: (208) 343-1894
 
cell: (208) 861-4206 

MOSCOW-PULLMAN DAILY NEWS
           SPORTS REPORTER
 
The Moscow-Pullman Daily News is looking for a talented and energetic sports 
reporter and page layout editor who wants to cover Pac10 and WAC sports, plus 
several high schools, while living the good life on the Palouse.
 
This is a great opportunity to be a key part of a small team of journalists. 
You'll get a chance to cover all the Pac10 and WAC sports that Washington State 
University and the University of Idaho participate in, plus prep sports at 
Moscow, Pullman, Colfax, Troy, Potlatch and other area high schools.
 
You'll also share responsibility for the content, look and feel of the Sports 
section both in print and online. The successful applicant will have experience 
laying out pages with InDesign. Experience with and enthusiasm for online and 
social media is a plus.
 
Please send a cover letter, resume' and five writing samples to Managing Editor 
Lee Rozen at lrozen@dnews.com. No phone calls or letters.
 
-- 
Lee Rozen
Managing Editor, Moscow-Pullman Daily News
409 S. Jackson St., Moscow, ID 83843
Off: (208) 882-5561 ext. 209
Cell: (206) 948-8628
lrozen@dnews.com

The deadline for applications to the 2011 Magazine Internship Program is December 1, 2010.

If you are interested in applying for this, you need to be nominated by a professor.  Please talk to one of your Journalism professors. 

They should send recommendations to Nina Fortuna at nfortuna@magazine.org before December 15, 2010.  Also, a recommendation letter from them should be included 
in your application packets.

Nina  Fortuna
212.872.3737 
nfortuna@magazine.org

Sid Holt 
Chief Executive 
American Society of Magazine Editors
212.872.3723
sholt@magazine.org


http://www.magazine.org/asme/index.aspx

http://www.magazine.org/asme/internships/aboutinternship/index.aspx

The application deadline for the Spring 2011 Glimpse Correspondents Program is just under two weeks away:
November 28, 2010. This is a chance for students, volunteers, teachers, and other travelers to get stories and photography published at a National Geographic supported publication, and get paid for it.
 
Powered by Matador, and supported in part by the National Geographic Society, the Glimpse Correspondents Program provides talented writers and photographers with a $600 stipend as well as one on one editorial training and support to complete an independent journalistic work based on their experience abroad.
 
To learn more, visit: http://glimpse.org/correspondents


Sarah Menkedick
 sarah@glimpse.org
_________________________________________________
 
Glimpse believes that independent travelers, particularly those who spend significant time abroad, have a unique and often overlooked opportunity to effect positive change around the world. This begins with bearing witness to place, people, culture, and especially the stories and struggles that might otherwise go unrecorded.
 
______________________

Glimpse. Your Stories From Abroad. Sarah Menkedick
Editor in Chief, Glimpse
982 Green St. San Francisco, CA 94133
sarah@glimpse.org
Glimpse.org
+ Find Glimpse on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
 
 
 
 

I have a hyper-local blog for the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. I'm a Seattle Times News Partner and have plans to join an ad consortium with the Times and KING 5.
 
The ShorelineAreaNews is something I do in addition to my day job and other volunteer activities.  I am what is politely called a "citizen journalist".  I have partners - a photographer, a creative person, and a professional journalist named Evan Smith.  Evan does politics and I do news and community events. 
 
I am not able to get to all the places I should be, cover the stories well, or even find time to write up the feature stories I have.  We have tried contacting the high schools and Shoreline Community College and have not made successful connections.
 
We are trying to cover everything, so I'm pretty open to someone who has a particular interest (except politics).  I would like to have someone who has a connection to my cities - a graduate of Shorecrest or Shorewood or someone whose family lives here.
 
I am affiliated with three other hyper-local blogs who are also Seattle Times NewsPartners and I think they would be interested as well - Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood.
 
Diane Hettrick
Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com
ShorelineAreaNews.com

They're looking for 2 people  who will interview contestants and co-host the event. 

It is one day internship but we could discuss future opportunity. 
 
Payment will depend on experience.

Mary Joseph 
mjoseph@maryjay.org

please see attachment

This fall Earthwalkers will be giving out paid writing assignments. We also are looking for interns worldwide.

Earthwalkers Magazine is looking for like-minded travelers and local bloggers. You must have an Earthwalker profile in order to write for Earthwalkers.
 
Earthwalkers may or may not be for you. Please read our mission before contacting us or starting your Earthwalkers profile.

Caroline Li
Mastermind and Editor
editor@earthwalkersmag.com
www.earthwalkersmag.com

Speakers from several Seattle news and new media organizations will speak to college journalism students at the “Journalism Today and Tomorrow” conference on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the University of Washington in Seattle. Co-sponsors 
are the Western Washington Pro and UW student chapters of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).
 
Among those featured on the program:
 	Carol Smith, InvestigateWest
 	Cheryl Phillips, The Seattle Times
 	Mark Briggs, KING 5
 	Clay Holtzman, Puget Sound Business Journal
 	Jessica Partnow, Common Language Project
 	Kirsten Grind, Puget Sound Business Journal
 
Smith, Grind and Phillips will discuss “Journalism That Matters”, investigative reporting efforts that have survived in a climate of print media staff cutbacks. Phillips is a leader in the national Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE).  Grind is on leave from her publication while writing a book about the fall of Washington Mutual.  Smith is one of a small group of veteran journalists who created their own jobs and are building a new future for 
investigative journalism.
 
Briggs, director of digital media for KING 5 and author of “Journalism Next and Journalism 2.0” will talk about “A Bright Future for Journalism.”
 
Sessions will include discussions of ethics and public records relating to campus news coverage and writing for video production. Students will have an opportunity to tour the UW Daily offices and to learn about this innovative campus publication.
 
Registration (including lunch):
$15 for SPJ members pre-registered by Nov. 4; $20 at the door.
$20 for non-members pre-registered by Nov. 4; $25 at the door.
To join SPJ, see www.spj.org
 
Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the UW Communications Building. 
Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. On-campus parking is $5.
 
The first four colleges to pre-register can request critiques of their publication. First critique has been awarded to Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom, which pre-registered 11 students.
 
Send names of registrants with payment to:
Western Washington Pro Chapter, SPJ
P.O. Box 28805
Seattle, WA 98118-8805
 
Questions?
Contact Oren Campbell
Western Washington Pro chapter education chair
oec@u.washington.edu

looking for a student with strong communication skills to work with our Civic Fellows program this year on a Storytelling project 

Job Opportunity with the Carlson Center Civic Fellows Program:
"Student needed to capture Stories of Service & Community Involvement: Interview, Write Bios, Make Digital Videos--$2,750"
 
This position requires a student with good communication skills -- writing narratives and engaging others in conversation (experience with digital video would be a bonus, but not required).  We will be working on capturing stories from around the UW about service and community involvement. It will be a 10 hr/week commitment with a $2,750 cash stipend for two quarters of work. The student does NOT need to qualify for work-study. 

The deadline to apply is Monday, October 18.
 
Visit http://depts.washington.edu/leader/fellowships/carlsonfellows.html for more details and how to apply.
 
 
_____________________________________
Matthew Wojciakowski
Community Engagement Coordinator
Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
University of Washington
Seattle, WA  98195-2803
phone: (206) 685-0604 fax: (206) 616-4389
mattwojo@u.washington.edu 
http://depts.washington.edu/leader
 
 
The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center develops service-learning, community-based participatory research, and service opportunities for UW students that sustain reciprocal partnerships, deepen learning, advance civic leadership, and contribute to our greater community.

Staff Writer/Reporter
Stafford Media Solutions (publisher of the award-winning The Daily News in Greenville) has an immediate opening for a highly motivated individual to join our editorial department as a staff writer. Journalism degree/reporting background is necessary. Macintosh experience with InDesign, Mediaspan and Photoshop is preferred. Even more enticing would be multimedia/web skills.
Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and be a team player. Our ideal candidate is efficient, produces clean copy and has clips to back it up. We're a family owned 7,000-plus afternoon daily that offers a great work environment and benefit package. Send letter of interest and resume to:

Please send letter of interest and resume to:
Stafford Media Solutions
Attn: Staff Writer
PO Box 340
Greenville, MI 48838
or better yet, e-mail the "reply to" address above and get it in our hands right away.
M/F/V/H E.O.E


Location: Greenville
Compensation: Please reply with wage expectations
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 1970805574

The paper was launched as a labor of love by the grandfather of the current owner and is remarkably good for its size. It's a great place to get hands-on with all aspects of the business, and Greenville is a good place to live.

Kathy Hall, one of our grad students, launched her journalism career there, & she'd be happy to talk to you or answer questions.  You can email her at: kjhall@u.washington.edu

Competitions in 
Photo-journalism
Broadcast News
Writing - Features, Opinion, In-Depth, Sports, Peprsonality/Profiel, & Spot News
Multi-Media

Diana has info at her desk - or see:

http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/index.php

These awards are prestigious; they look great on your resume.  And there are $$ awards.

Deadlines vary, but many are early November!!!

In order to submit material for these awards, you need to see Prof. Randy Beam - he will review your materials before you send them in.  

You MUST be a Journalism major in the Dept. of COM to be eligible to enter.

The Chips Quinn Scholars Program for Diversity in Journalism (www.chipsquinn.org) offers students hands-on training and mentoring by caring news veterans. Nearly 1,200 men and women have been named Chips Quinn Scholars since 1991, making it the largest and most enduring diversity initiative of the Freedom Forum.

Please see: 
http://freedomforumdiversity.org/chips-quinn/

Pulliam Journalism Fellowship
Join us for the summer of 2011. The Arizona Republic, The Indianapolis Star and, Gannett Co. newspapers, are seeking college students and new graduates with a talent for reporting, news design and graphics, or photojournalism for an exciting and demanding fellowship program. 

What's in it for me? 
You'll be a member of our newsroom, work hard and gain valuable journalism experience. You get paid, too. Our Pulliam Fellows earn $650/week for the 10-week program. You'll also get to participate in writing workshops and learn over lunch from some of the best minds in journalism. 

Am I qualified?
College juniors, seniors and graduate students enrolled in a related degree program as of Nov. 1, 2010, are eligible. Previous newspaper internships and/or experience on a college newspaper are preferred. You need to be committed to a career in news journalism. You must have reliable transportation and arrange for your own housing. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. 

What's the deadline? 
All application materials must be postmarked by Nov. 1, 2010. (We may accept some candidates after the deadline.) 

When should I be there?
June 6, 2011 - Aug. 12, 2011 

How do I apply?
Go to: http://www.azcentral.com/help/articles/info-pulliam.html

RE:  exciting Journalism Conference in Washington, DC. 

The Institute on Political Journalism presents:
 -Post Election Reflections: Covering the Campaign of 2010 -
A Conference for College Journalists
 
When:  November 5 & 6, 2010
Where: Washington , D.C.
 
What: The elections of 2010 will be one of the most pivotal and exciting in decades. The future direction of the Obama Administration, the role and makeup of Congress, and critical policy questions all hang in the balance. What better place than Washington, D.C. for young college journalists to gather and reflect and analyze the results of the elections -
 
Post Election Reflections: Covering the Campaign of 2010 will feature reporters fresh off the campaign trail, seasoned political pundits and observers, along with veterans of the Washington Press Corps. This interactive conference will explore topics such as:  
  *  Campaign Overview: Winners & losers
  *  On the Road with the Candidates: Journalists - tales from the road
  *  The New Political Landscape: What it all means for the President,
     Democrats & Republicans
  *  Campaigns on Campus: How college journalists covered the elections
  *  Campaign Press Operations: How candidates seek to influence the press
  *  Press Report Card: How fair and balanced was the press coverage -
  *  At the Heart of the Matter: From the economy to immigration, the issues that mattered to voters
  *  Roundtable Discussion: What is the proper role of a journalist -
  *  Mock Press Conference
 
Past conference speakers have included:
 
  *  Jim VandeHei, Co-Founder, Politico
  *  Bill Adair, Founder of Politifact.com
  *  Ms. Jay Newton-Small, Time Magazine
  *  John Stossel, ABC News & 20/20
  *  Karen Travers, White House Correspondent, ABC News
  *  Richard Benedetto, USA Today
  *  Bruce Becker, Washington Bureau Chief, Fox Business Network
 
Costs and Registration
The early registration of $90 per person will be available until October 15.
After this date, the registration rate will be $115 per person. Hotel
accommodations are available for a discounted rate of $139 per night.
 
For further details on the conference and to complete registration form,
please visit www.DCinternships.org/IPJconf.
 
Questions may be directed to Joe Starrs, Institute on Political Journalism
Director, at jstarrs@tfas.org or 1.800.741.6964.
 
 

The Society of Professional Journalists Western Washington Chapter is putting on a great all-day event discussing freelancing opportunities in our region next week.

The September 21st event at the REI Seattle Flagship store is the perfect opportunity to talk to the editors you've been trying to reach for months. It's called the Freelancer's Survival Guide for many reasons. The main reason is that 18 editors from top local publications will be in attendance. These aren't just any editors. They're the ones you've been pitching for years, but are
so busy that they don?t have time to respond to every query. The list includes Paul Frichtl from Alaska Airlines Magazine, Seattle Met Senior Editor James Ross Gardner, Harbors Magazine Publisher Katherine McKelvey and AAA Journey
Editor Nicole Meoli.
 
The event is also a great chance to get serious about your freelance writing career because it shows you the secrets that have allowed some writers to thrive while others are scrambling for assignments. You'll learn how to break into new markets, diversify your income sources, get research tips, cultivate relationships with editors and figure out how to do financial
planning for your future.
 
You'll also hear from successful local writers including Candace Dempsey ("Murder in Italy"), Craig Bower (KUOW travel commentator, author of "Farts: A Spotters Guide"), Carol Tice (the ebook "Make a Living Writing"), Linda Thomas (KIRO-AM, "The News Chick) and Patricia Vaccarino ("PR for People: Be
famous for who you are and what you do").
 
Combine that with a editor/writer mixer featuring editors from The Seattle Times, MSNBC, Patch and Seattle Woman and you've got the makings of a potentially profitable day. The fun begins at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Seattle REI  Flagship Store (222 Yale Ave. North) and continues until 4:30 p.m. A Media Bistro event will follow. Admission is $40. Registration deadline
Sept. 17th.
 
For more information, go to www.spjwash.orgwash.org
 
To register, go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/123411
 
--
Sarah Stuteville
Education Director/Lead Journalist
The Common Language Project
University of Washington
Communication Building, Box 353740
Seattle, WA 98195
+1 (206) 403-3931
www.clpmag.org
 
Support the CLP!
http://clpmag.org/support

An amazing opportunity for your journalism students—TEDxRedmond. A free, inspirational event organized by students, for students, it brings some of the most extraordinary youth from Washington State and the nation to share insights, knowledge, and "ideas worth spreading" with their peers. We encourage your students to come and cover the event.

TEDxRedmond At a Glance: 

When: 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 18th 2010 

Where: Microsoft Conference Center, Redmond, WA 

What: Free conference—by and for youth under 18 who have done great things. Speakers are spreading ideas and inspiring their peers. 

Who: Youth under 18 are invited to attend, volunteer, and—if they work for a school newspaper or other school/media organization—interview speakers and cover the event. Adults may accompany and watch simulcast in a separate theater. Our speakers include notable youth like Jordan Romero (youngest to climb Mt. Everest), Jessica Markowitz (native Seattelite and founder of Richard’s Rwanda-IMPUHWE, helping girls in Rwanda go to school), and Olivia Bouler (AOL artist who raised funds to help birds in the Gulf of Mexico). 

Why: Incredible learning, new points of view, and peer role models 

How: If a student is interested in covering the event, go to www.tinyurl.com/covertedxredmond. If a student is interested only in attending, not reporting, go to www.tinyurl.com/attendtedxredmond.

To give you some background on this event, TED is a non-profit organization dedicated to ideas worth spreading. Founded twenty-six years ago in 1984, they host an annual conference in Long Beach, California, and post inspirational TEDTalks, free to all, on the Web. TED's speakers have been some of the world's most noted thinkers and doers, from Bill Gates to James Cameron. Recently, twelve-year-old Adora Svitak spoke at TED Long Beach (www.ted.com/talks/adora_svitak.html), receiving a standing ovation for her message of listening to, and learning from, kids. Inspired by her first time at TED, Adora launched TEDxRedmond. "TEDx is a new program that enables local communities to organize, design and host their own independent, TED-like events." 

One of the best things about TED's conference is the incredible learning that comes with attending the event. Some attendees have compared the experience to "college-level learning packed into a few days." TEDx events are no different. TEDxRedmond gives middle and high school students a channel to hear new insights from peer role models, share their own ideas, and expand their social horizons, meeting a diverse group of fellow audience members. 

Ultimately, our goal is that everyone who comes to TEDxRedmond—attendees and reporters alike—will see TEDxRedmond At a Glance: When: 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 18th 2010 Where: Microsoft Conference Center, Redmond, WA What: Free conference—by and for youth under 18 who have done great things. Speakers are spreading ideas and inspiring their peers. 

Who: Youth under 18 are invited to attend, volunteer, and—if they work for a school newspaper or other school/media organization—interview speakers and cover the event. Adults may accompany and watch simulcast in a separate theater. Our speakers include notable youth like Jordan Romero (youngest to climb Mt. Everest), Jessica Markowitz (native Seattelite and founder of Richard’s Rwanda-IMPUHWE, helping girls in Rwanda go to school), and Olivia Bouler (AOL artist who raised funds to help birds in the Gulf of Mexico). Why: Incredible learning, new points of view, and peer role models How: If a student is interested in covering the event, go to www.tinyurl.com/covertedxredmond.

If a student is interested only in attending, not reporting, go to www.tinyurl.com/attendtedxredmond.
new angles and get a wider perspective on topics of scholastic, statewide, national, and even global importance. This is something that we think your students can benefit from. With a diverse speaker group including out-of-state notables like Jordan Romero, Olivia Bouler, Zach Veach, and Perry Chen, in addition to local speakers such as Jessica Markowitz, Simone Porter, and Cayle Diefenbach (see www.tedxredmond.com/speakers for the full speaker list), interviews can provide great stories for school and local publications. If we receive enough press interest, we will be holding a TEDxRedmond press conference, giving students the authentic journalistic experience of covering an event. You can learn more about TEDxRedmond at our website, www.tedxredmond.com. We'd appreciate it if you could tell everyone to sign up (see TEDxRedmond At a Glance, “How,” for details).

Finally, you could help us spread the word by announcing the event to your faculty, family, and friends. If you have any questions, please visit www.tedxredmond.com or email info@tedxredmond.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon. 

Sincerely, The TEDxRedmond planning committee

We are making a college football push for this season and are on the lookout for college football bloggers. We definitely want Washington to be covered.

The position is unpaid but provides tons of exposure
beyond our multitude of members as our writers’ articles are often picked up by even larger sports websites. The position is also credible on a resume and is a great stepping stone into the industry.


College Football Bloggers Wanted
 
Are you a writer/ blogger - or want to be and are interested in covering 
college football (D1
FBS) 
 
You must be passionate and knowledgeable of CFB and willing to write 2 articles 
weekly on your designated team for the duration of football season including bowl season.
 
You do not need to be a blogging expert, but you should understand blogs and 
know how to make comments and add links.
 
Contact us, indicating your area of interest or expertise and include a 
paragraph or more about your experience or the reason you would like to undertake this challenge.
 
We will provide you with useful and valuable tools and information.
 
Email the following to rebekahedwards@prosportsblogging.com:
 
   Your Full Name
 
   Email Address
 
   Phone
 
   Country
 
   State/Province
 
   College Football Team
 
   Your Blog URL if you have one
 
   2-4 paragraphs about what you've done before
 
   Other notes
 
   Please attach writing samples 
 
 
Rebekah Edwards
 
Director of Marketing and Event Planning
 
www.PROSPORTSBLOGGING.com
 
e) Rebekahedwards@prosportsblogging.com
 
c) 480.388.6210

The Institute on Political Journalism presents:
Post Election Reflections: Covering the Campaign of 2010
A Conference for College Journalists
 
When:  November 5 & 6, 20010
Where: Washington D.C.
 
What: The elections of 2010 will be one of the most pivotal and exciting in 
decades. The future direction
of the Obama Administration, the role and makeup of Congress, and critical 
policy questions all hang in
the balance. What better place than Washington, D.C. for young college 
journalists to gather and reflect
and analyze the results of the elections
 
Post Election Reflections: Covering the Campaign of 2010 will feature reporters 
fresh off the campaign
trail, seasoned political pundits and observers, along with veterans of the 
Washington Press Corps. This
interactive conference will explore topics such as:
 
  *  Campaign Overview: Winners & losers
  *  On the Road with the Candidates: Journalists’ tales from the road
  *  The New Political Landscape: What it all means for the President, Democrats 
& Republicans
  *  Campaigns on Campus: How college journalists covered the elections
  *  Campaign Press Operations: How candidates seek to influence the press
  *  Press Report Card: How fair and balanced was the press coverage
  *  At the Heart of the Matter: From the economy to immigration, the issues 
that mattered to voters
  *  Roundtable Discussion: What is the proper role of a journalist?
  *  Mock Press Conference
 
Past conference speakers have included:
 
  *  Jim VandeHei, Co-Founder, Politico
  *  Bill Adair, Founder of Politifact.com
  *  Ms. Jay Newton-Small, Time Magazine
  *  John Stossel, ABC News & 20/20
  *  Karen Travers, White House Correspondent, ABC News
  *  Richard Benedetto, USA Today
  *  Bruce Becker, Washington Bureau Chief, Fox Business Network
 
Costs and Registration
The early registration of $90 per person will be available until October 15. 
After this date, the
registration rate will be $115 per person. Hotel accommodations are available 
for a discounted rate of
$139 per night.
 
For further details on the conference and to complete registration form, please 
visit
www.DCinternships.org/IPJconf.
 
Questions may be directed to Joe Starrs, Institute on Political Journalism 
Director, at jstarrs@tfas.org
or 1.800.741.6964.

Kristen Wright
Special Programs Assistant
The Fund for American Studies
1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
1.800.741.6964
kwright@tfas.org

JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Countywide Community Forums (CCF), a civic engagement program which works directly with King County government and citizen volunteers, seeks to fill a temporary position.
  
WHAT CCF DOES: Several times yearly, CCF, working in tandem with King County, prepares informational materials and a written survey tool on a specific issue, such as the $60 million King County budget deficit, and potential solutions. (This is our topic for our upcoming "Round 6", Sept. 11-Oct. 17). Conversations are then convened by interested citizen volunteers in community locales, and by CCF with members of civic, community, and business organizations, and classes in high schools and colleges.
 
Participants review a short informative video, trained facilitators lead small group discussion, and then participants fill out the survey. The results are worked into a final report for the public and King County leaders, to inform decision-making. The entire process takes 45-60 minutes. participants may also view the video and take the survey online. The smaller group "discussion forum" format is a positive alternative to large public hearings. 
CCF is privately funded, mainly by the Spady family, of Dick's Drive-Ins.
  
CONTACT: Matt Rosenberg, Director Countywide Community Forums, 206-938-2082, 
oudist@comcast.net
 
 
 
JOB TITLE AND DESCRIPTION: Community Outreach Associate. 25 hours a week. Will 
work off a Salsa CRM (Customer Relationship Management) database, making calls to leaders of designated civic, community and other organizations, to seek their cooperation in connecting their members with CCF's Round 6 outreach and survey effort. Script and training provided. 
 
 
 
PAY: $15/hr. contract position, no benefits provided.
 
 
 
DURATION: Start Week of Aug. 23 or Aug. 30. Position ends Oct. 17 or Oct. 24
 

Northwest Journalists,
 
SPJ will bring you almost everything you wanted to know about freelancing but were afraid to ask when it hosts its fourth annual All Access Pass on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the REI Flagship store in Seattle (222 N Yale). The theme of this year's event is "The Freelancer's Survival Guide" and will start by taking participants "From Proposal to Paycheck." Other sessions will discuss hidden markets, how to diversify income sources, the care and feeding of editors, financial planning for freelancers and even how journalists can stand out from the crowd by creating their own brand. The first 15 to register will also get a 15 minute, one-on-one session with a career coach.
 
The event will also feature editors from many of the magazines local freelancers have always wanted to write for including Seattle Met, Columns Magazine, AAA Journey and Alaska Airlines Magazine.
 
Tickets are $30 for SPJ members and $40 for the general public and are available from Brown Paper Tickets at 
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/123411.
 
Seating is limited and tickets won't be available at the door.
 
This message has been brought to you by the Western Washington Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, winner of the SPJ Large Chapter of the Year award for 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. The chapter also won Circle of Excellence awards in 2008-2009 in the categories of Diversity and Campus Relations. For more information about our chapter, visit http://www.spjwash.org. To join, visit http://www.spj.org.
 

News alert to: Students, Supervisors, Department Chairs in Journalism
Programs and
Related Subjects
 
This email is to inform you about an exceptional opportunity. The 63rd
Annual United Nations Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental
Organization Conference will be held in Melbourne Australia.  Youth
reporters/producers/editors of print (newspapers/publications) as
well as electronic media and social media outlets (news websites) can apply
for credentials to cover this meeting.
 
Who:   Representatives from 2,000 NGOs (non-governmental organizations) from
all over the world; UN and government officials; UN agencies; corporations;
civil society; educational, health and financial institutions; academics;
private sector speakers from business and philanthropy; citizen activists
and journalists will gather together for this conference.
 
What:   The conference is entitled Advance Global Health: Achieve the MDGs.
Round tables and workshops will discuss broad subjects of interest to civil
society regarding global health and the achievement of the Millennium
Development Goals including the role of NGOs and civil society in helping to
achieve the MDGs as well as the important questions of equity, rights and
progress towards attaining the MDGs and advancing the global health
agenda. Information on the Conference is posted on the Internet at:
http://www.un.org/dpi/ngosection/conference/
 
 
 
When:  30 August- 1 September 2010
 
Where:  The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre
Place, South Wharf in Central Melbourne, Australia
 
The youth coverage will inform their peers, immediate and affiliated
campuses as well as their communities about the importance of the Conference
to the overall agenda of the United Nations as it relates to health and will
provide a perspective the work of its affiliated
non-governmental organizations in disseminating this agenda to the wider
community, including college students.
 
Process: Applications should include:
      (1)   a cover letter that:
            a.      expresses interest in covering this conference
            b.      explains how you plan to disseminate the information
to your peers and campus community and beyond
            c.   lists any prior journalistic experience or
conference coverage
            d.  provides information on skills and experience in any of
the following areas: print or magazine reporting; broadcast
media including radio and television (e.g. news or
documentaries); and social media. [Experience in these areas is an
essential requirement]
            e.  includes contact information by email and phone
      (2)   resume
      (3)   samples of previous journalistic reporting if available
 
Students and recent graduates matriculated in journalism programs and majors
will be given preference.  Other majors are welcome to apply. Materials will
be reviewed and you will be notified of our final decision.
 
Please forward this invitation to students and colleagues who would be
interested, as well as to your listserv, networks and social media outlets.
 
Thank you.
Email application and questions to: 
studentjournalism2010Melbourne@gmail.com
Please send as soon as possible.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis.
 
 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
 
In New York:
Dr. Judy Kuriansky, Director, UN DPI/NGO Student Journalism Program, New
York
 
Akane Okoshi Wilson, Assistant, UN DPI/NGO Student Journalism Program, New
York
 
 
 
In Australia:
 
Professor Philip Batterham, Australian NGO Convenor
 
Niall Byrne, Media coordinator, Australian team
 
 
 studentjournalism2010melbourne@gmail.com

I am the editor/internal information officer within the Strategic
Communication Office for Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base
Lewis-McChord.  I'm also the editor of the monthly newspaper The Mountaineer, and we are hiring a writer/donations coordinator to write stories for The Mountaineer, the hospital's monthly publication, and facilitate donor
relations/communications with the outside community. The person must have
federal status, though - it is not open to all U.S. applicants.
 
It is a civilian position, so you must be out of the military. Any prospective candidates can contact me by email or phone if interested for more information as well. 

The job closes July 26.

Mr. Lorin T. Smith
 
Command Information Officer/Editor
 
Madigan Healthcare System Strategic Communication Office
 
(253) 968-3821
 
lorin.smith@us.army.mil
 
 
 
The job can be found at www.usajobs.gov and on the Army Civilian Personnel
Web site at www.cpol.army.mil.
 
The job posting can be found below as well:
 
 
 
 
 
Job Announcement
 
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY  Vacancy Announcement Number: WTEU10M378006
 
 
 
Opening Date: July 16, 2010 Closing Date: July 26, 2010
 
 
 
Position:  Public Affairs Assistant (OA), GS-0303-07
 
Salary: $41,390 - $53,811 Annual
 
Place of Work:  Madigan Army Medical Center, Strategic Communications
Office, Fort Lewis (Tacoma), WA
 
 
 
Position Status:  This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time 
 
Number of Vacancy: 1
 
 
 
Duties: Serves as the Gift & Donations Coordinator and staff writer for the
Mountaineer Newspaper and other publications. Writes and edits news and
feature stories, editorials and commentaries on a wide variety of subjects.
Determines subjects of interest to the intended audience and recommends
articles to the editor. Analyzes written products for clarity and conclusion
reached. Uses creativity and initiative in researching subject area
thoroughly and conducting interviews so that material is reported
accurately, completely and in an appropriate tone. Proofreads and edits all
material for clarity, grammatical accuracy and compliance with standard
journalistic style. Respond to all requests from potential donors providing
advice and guidance concerning types of items required and to make
recommendations of appropriate donations. Establish, maintain and update a
database of donors and potential donors, and items donated, distribution of
those items, estimated or exact cost of items, etc.
 
 
 
About the Position: Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) is one of Army's
teaching hospitals with 21 Residency Programs and 7 Fellowships, serving
thousands of beneficiaries throughout the Pacific Northwest with a combined
military and civilian staff of nearly 3,000. Joint Base Lewis McChord
Madigan Army Medical Center is located in the southern Puget South Region of
Western Washington State. The installation is less than an hour from Seattle
and SeaTac International Airport, the alpine playgrounds of Mt. Rainier and
the Cascade Mountains are within easy drive as are Pacific Ocean beaches.
Nearby Tacoma, (a city of over 200,000) is undergoing a revitalization of
its downtown to include a four year branch of the University of Washington.
 
 
 
Who May Apply: (Click on Who May Apply)
 
All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.
 
Reinstatement eligibles.
 
NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles.
 
Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998
(VEOA)
 
Veterans eligible as 30% Disabled Veterans.
 
Veterans' Recruitment Authority (VRA).
 
Employment Program for People with Disabilities eligibles.
 
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
 
Family member employees eligible under Executive Order 12721.
 
DoD Interchange Agreement eligibles.
 
Defense Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
Interchange eligible.
 
Eligible DCIPS employees currently under the DCIPS Interchange Agreement.
 
Military spouses eligible under EO 13473.
 
 
 
Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard.
 
General Schedule
 
 
 
One year of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is required. Specialized experience is
experience obtained at the GS-06 or equivalent pay band that has equipped
the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to
successfully perform the duties of the position, such as writing broadcast
news stories and experience with graphic design software.
 
 
 
 
 
Typing - Any Grade: Qualified typist is required (40wpm).
 
GS-07: One year of experience directly related to the occupation equivalent
to at least the next lower grade level; or 1 full year of graduate level
education or superior academic achievement; or equivalent combinations of
experience and education.
 
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for
the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and
the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in
this vacancy announcement.
 
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52
weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.
 
One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least
the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge,
skills, and abilities of the position being filled.
 
 
 
Other Information:(Click on Other Information)
 
 
 
To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data
must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed
under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line
Job Application Kit.
 
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense
referral system for displaced employees.
 
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
 
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based
on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
 
 
 
Other Advantages: The Department of Defense offers excellent employee
benefits to include paid annual leave, sick leave, life insurance, health
insurance and a retirement plan. Madigan Hospital offers free fitness
center, free parking, and a variety of restaurants in the vicinity. For more
information about this organization, please visit
http://www.mamc.amedd.army.mil/
 
 
 
Other Requirements:(Click on Other Requirements)
 
 
 
Personnel security investigation required.
 
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
 
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment
Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
 
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
 
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.
 
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
 
 
 
How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply)
 
 
 
Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
 
Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to
withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center
at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil.
 
Resume must be on file in our centralized database.
 
Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. 
 
  
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
 
Caveats: NONE
 
 

Are you a passionate and entrepreneurial online journalist? Want to be part
of a dynamic and innovative team of journalists, engineers, designers and
business pros who are creating a bold new solution for our industry? Do you
think that traditional news media just don?t get it anymore? Would you like to
run your own local news Web site, where you'll tap the multimedia and social
media skills you've mastered to transform community journalism and connect
with communities, or manage a team of local editors doing just that? 

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, apply to Patch.com, AOL's hyper-local news network being built across the nation. We are hiring full time local
and regional editors in more than a dozen states, including Washington,
California, Maryland, Virginia, and more. Local editors run sites and
regional editors run clusters of 12 sites. If you are interested, visit our
sites, and write a cover letter to marcia@patch.com on why Patch is right
for you and why you are right for Patch, plus three urls or clips, and
indicate where you'd like to be. You can learn more by visiting patch.com.

WNPA has need of a student who can work about 16 hours a week ($10/hour) starting in July and continuing for as long as it suits both parties. The tasks involve maintaining our morgue of 105 papers (carrying full USPS mail tubs up and down one flight of stairs), pulling tear sheets of ads, doing some basic filing, copying and other tasks as assigned (some requiring computer use, Mac or PC).
 
The last person who did this, Allison Espiritu (a UW grad), is now a reporter at Snoqualmie Valley Record.
 
We'd like to have resumes by June 23 and estimate a start date of July 6.
 
Mae Waldron
Washington Newspaper Publishers Association
WNPA Foundation
12354 30th Ave. NE, Seattle WA 98125
tel 206-634-3838; fax 206-634-3842; www.wnpa.com

mwaldron@wnpa.com

               New U: News Entrepreneurs Working through UNITY
                         NAHJ Convention: Denver, CO
                  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midnight, May 28th!!
 
     nahj conv banner 2010 UNITY received a $100,000 grant from The Ford
Foundation to implement New U: News Entrepreneurs Working through UNITY (New
                U). We want YOU to apply for this new program!
 
The application deadline for the NAHJ Convention "Boot Camp" in Denver, CO is: 
Midnight, May 28th!!
 
NewU supports the creative ideas of participating journalists of color
through a series of two-day "boot camps" at each of the four summer 2010
UNITY alliance partner conventions. In addition to offering training and
one-on-one mentoring, the program will include a competition for start-up
funding to assist news entrepreneurs to realize their ideas. Participants'
travel expenses will be covered through the grant, as well as the cost of
the program. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
 
For more information and to apply, click here.
 
questions?  Ask Prof. Simpson - newsboy@

Job Opening

Managing Editor
The Times
Waitsburg, Washington
www.facebook.com/waitsburgtimes



Company:		The Times
Position:		Managing Editor
Location:		Touchet Valley
Job Status:		Full-time
Salary:		$25,000 - $30,000
Starting date:		July 1, 2010

Description:

The Times, a 133-year-old community weekly based in Waitsburg, Washington, is seeking an aggressive, hard-working, creative, thoughtful and imaginative young journalist to become its managing editor.
You will be working directly for two longtime professionals who bought this well-established and well-liked publication in late 2009 and brought their insights from such dailies as the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and the Dallas Times Herald to cover the Touchet Valley 25 miles north of Walla Walla.
The candidate must have a journalism passion and education, flexibility to work odd hours, interest in all aspects of a culturally diverse and changing community, and willingness to lead production when necessary. 
The candidate will work directly with the newspaper’s publisher and editor. Tasks will include but not be limited to: reporting, writing and taking pictures; editing the work of community writers; initiating and planning in-depth reports; learning and mastering InDesign layout software, and preparing uploads for a planned new website.
The candidate must demonstrate good news judgment, writing skills and accuracy; compelling photography skills; be organized and work independently but also be responsive to direction. The successful applicant will be proficient at general assignment work, sports, arts, business, hard news and features, be fast on deadline and be prolific as a writers.
A solid understanding of local governments and community journalism is required, as well as the ability to craft clean, lively and compelling copy that communicates issues influencing our readers’ daily lives.
The position includes medical and dental insurance plans, paid mileage and paid vacation. Several years of professional journalism experience desired, but recent graduates are encouraged to apply, prodiving they can demonstrate their skills and abilities through an extensive portfolio.

Please contact: Imbert Matthee at 509-337-6631 or publisher@waitsburgtimes.com.

The $5,000 Narrative Prize is awarded annually for the best short story, novel excerpt, poem, or work of literary nonfiction published by a new or emerging writer in Narrative.
 
The deadline for entries for the 2010 award is JUNE 15.

Spring Story Contest - it's open to all fiction and
nonfiction writers, and we're looking for short stories, short shorts, essays, memoirs, photo essays, graphic stories, all forms of literary nonfiction, and excerpts from longer works of both fiction and nonfiction. Our one criterion is excellence.
 
All entries will be considered for publication.
$3,250 First Prize $1,500 Second Prize $750 Third Prize Ten finalists receive $100 each.

http://www.narrativemagazine.com/

Job Description for Journalism Teacher
Upward Bound Summer Program
June 28 - August 6, 2010
South Seattle Community College

Description:
This position will develop and teach journalism four days per week during the six-week Upward Bound summer program.  Upward Bound summer participants are rising 9th graders to 12th graders who come from a variety of diverse backgrounds and cultures with differing academic abilities and learning styles.  This position will begin on June 28, 2010.

Responsibilities and Duties:
Specific duties include:
•	Teach one Journalism class from 11:45 a.m. to 1:05 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
•	Develop a basic curriculum by May 25th.
•	Attend weekly staff meetings and a staff orientation on May 25th.
•	Evaluate and assess students’ progress and achievement during the program and submit final grades at the end of the summer program.
•	Provide mentorship towards the students throughout summer program.
•	May attend and help chaperone a two-night, overnight orientation camp.
•	Attend the evening Summer Program banquet for participants and their families.
•	Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. or B.A. from a college or university with a strong background in computer-based arts or journalism.  Secondary or community college teaching credentials and/or teaching experience.  Must pass Washington State Patrol criminal records check.

Preferred Qualifications:
Washington State Teacher certification with an arts endorsement.  Two years experience in teaching art at the high school level.  Experience in developing a computer-based arts curriculum which addresses the individual needs of students and non-traditional methods.  Experience in providing educational services to low income and first-generation college students.

Compensation:
$1,500 stipend for the five-week summer class.

Application Procedure:
A complete application packet includes the following:
1.	A current resume.
2.	A letter of application detailing education and experience as related to the position.
3.	The names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references.
4.	Mail completed applications to: Angie Hayden, Program Coordinator, Upward Bound, South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA. 98106.  For any questions call 206 768-6401 or email ahayden@sccd.ctc.edu.
5.	The deadline for submitting applications is April 29, 2010.


Carrie O'Brien
 
Upward Bound
 
206.214.8167 cell
 
206.768.6697 work
 
COBrien@sccd.ctc.edu

The Asian American Journalists Association Seattle chapter has 3 sets of scholarships for students this year and the deadline is this Saturday.
 
Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship for financial scholarships for college students and graduating high school seniors from Washington state.
 
AAJA Seattle Founders Scholarship to help a college student go to our AAJA 2010 National Convention. 

Multimedia training scholarships in Seattle at the 911 Center. 
Students can apply to all three scholarships with one handy all-in-one application here: http://www.aajaseattle.org/?p=919

Sports Page Designer

The Montana Standard (14,000 a.m. daily) in Butte, Montana, is seeking a sports copy editor/page designer. 
Butte and southwest Montana loves its prep and college sports. We have a seasoned and dedicated staff and cover everything from football and basket-ball to tennis and track, on up to NCAA Division I-AA college sports. This spring we staffed more than 150 basketball games.
The right person must be able to multi-task and make good decisions on the fly and on deadline. Duties include creating eye-catching layouts, clever headlines and choosing a diet of relevant sports and feature stories for our readers. We use QuarkXpress and send pages directly to plate to an off-site the pressroom. Online updating is also part of the job.
This is your chance to make your mark as a designer. Many of our em-ployees receive extensive training and move up to larger metros.
Butte is a former one-industry copper mining town, now undergoing eco-nomic diversification. It is located on Continental Divide and is in the heart of prime outdoors recreation.
The job is for 4, 10-hour shifts a week, evenings and weekends. It includes benefits. Training for on-line updating of our Web site and web design is in-cluded. Visit our site at www.mtstandard.com.

Requirements:
A degree in journalism or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Knowl-edge and expertise in the use of QuarkXPress, Word, Quark Copydesk and Adobe Photoshop. An ability to write creative, accurate headlines. A desire for quality content, eye-catching layouts and meeting deadlines is a must. Ap-plication deadline is May 14, 2010


Please log on to:
 www.mtstandard.com/special_editions/workhere
and attach resumes and examples of work.

Gerry O'Brien, Editor

The Montana Standard

P.O. Box= 627

25 W. Granite, Butte, MT 59701

406-496-5513

Serving 36,500 readers daily and 13,500 online.


 

 
Reporter-Blogger
 
KPLU - Seattle/Tacoma, Washington
 
 
 
KPLU/Pacific Public Media is seeking a reporter-blogger who is a first-rate
writer and communicator to report on global health-related issues relevant
to the Seattle area and beyond. This new position is part of a web-only
project, launched by NPR in cooperation with member-stations. 
 
 
 
About Us:  Ranked as one of the most popular public radio stations in the
nation, KPLU has been bringing award winning local and National Public Radio
news, jazz and blues to the Puget Sound Region since 1966.  KPLU is a
community service of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington with
broadcast studios located in Tacoma and Seattle, extending coverage from
Vancouver, B.C. to Vancouver WA.  Pacific Lutheran University is committed
to diversity, endorses the goals of equal opportunity and affirmative
action, and actively seeks applications from women and persons of color.  
 
 
 
About the Position:  The reporter-blogger will be charged with building a
dedicated online following around coverage of local research-oriented health
organizations, global development organizations, public health policy,
infectious diseases, and other topics related to global health. The position
requires that you establish yourself as the area's most authoritative voice
on the issue, with a strong local profile and a national reach through
NPR.org and the wider public broadcasting system. Candidates should have
subject-matter expertise and a solid journalistic track record befitting
KPLU's reputation as a trusted local news source. The strongest candidates
will have a demonstrated ability to cultivate sources, identify important
trends in global health, generate original story ideas, and collect and
verify information through a variety of online and offline channels.
Candidates should be conversant with blogging and social media applications,
along with digital photography and video. Proven experience developing a
successful niche news site, building audience, establishing a social media
brand, or stoking community engagement are desired. 
 
            This is a full-time position, under the terms of a two-year
grant, and receives a salary plus a benefits package.  It is based in
downtown Seattle.
 
            For full description, qualifications and to apply for this
position, visit: 
http://employment.plu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50607
 
 
 

REPORTER - The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, an award-winning weekly, is
seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and
photography skills. Applicants must be able to work in a team-oriented,
deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a
knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics.
Experience with layout using Adobe Indesign a plus. 

Must relocate to Vashon, a short ferry-ride from Seattle. 

This is a full-time position that includes
excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation,
sick and holidays. 

EOE. 

Please send resume with cover letter, three or more
non-returnable clips in PDF or Text format and references
to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to:
HR/GARVAS
Sound Publishing, Inc.
19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106
Poulsbo, WA  98370

We'd like to hire this person by mid-June.

Leslie Brown
Editor, Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
lbrown@vashonbeachcomber.com
206.463.9195, ext. 5050

The Associated Press Sports Editors are sponsoring four $1,500 scholarship for collegiate sports journalists.

 APSE, a national organization of sports editors, is awarding four
scholarships to help motivate talented students to pursue a career in sports journalism. Collegiate sports journalists entering their sophomore, junior or senior years are eligible for the scholarship which will awarded based on the students' journalistic work, their academic record, financial need, and geography. The scholarships will be awarded to students from four different regions of the United States. The winners will be chosen by the APSE scholarship committee, which is chaired by Joe Sullivan, sports editor of the Boston Globe and includes editors from all sections of the United States. Deadline is June 1.

 Please include the following information in their letter of application:

 - Personal: Name, address, age, phone number.

 - Academic: A copy of the student's collegiate grades.

 - Financial: A brief rundown of the student's financial situation, with
regards to how he/she plans to pay for tuition.

- Five examples of sports journalism (usually stories but could also be
sections the student has edited).

 Mail information to:

 APSE Scholarship
 c/o Joe Sullivan, Sports Editor
 Boston Globe
 135 Morrissey Blvd.
 Boston, MA 02205-2845

OR email information to jtsullivan@globe.com with links or PDFs

(deadline: May 1)

00 and other scholarships are available to students studying journalism in the fall. The Seattle chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association seeks applicants for three scholarship opportunities for college journalism students, recent graduates and soon-to-be graduates.

Students attending college in the fall can apply for the Northwest Journalists of Color scholarship. College students and recent graduates who also are members of the Seattle chapter of AAJA also qualify for the Founders’ Scholarship, which covers a student registration for the 2010 AAJA National Convention, and for a scholarship for classes or other fees at 911 Media Arts Center in Seattle.

Eligibility requirements for the three opportunities are listed below.

The deadline to apply is May 1, but don’t delay! Download the application at the AAJA Seattle chapter Web site here. You can join AAJA at http://www.aaja.org/membership/join/

About the scholarships:

Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship: Since its inception in 1986, more than 100 students from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds have received grants to support their studies. This program awards up to $2,500 in scholarship money to students who intend to pursue careers in journalism. Eligible applicants are students who will attend a college or university in Washington in the fall and Washington state residents or seniors attending a high school in Washington who will attend an accredited college or university in the fall.

Founders’ Scholarship: The Founders’ Scholarship was established in 2000 to honor Frank Abe, Ron Chew and Lori Matsukawa, who founded the AAJA Seattle chapter in 1985. The scholarship covers a student registration fee for the 2010 AAJA National Convention, which will be Aug. 4-7 in Los Angeles. A small stipend for travel and accommodations is available. For more information about the convention, click here.

AAJA Seattle/911 Media Arts Student Scholarship:  AAJA Seattle has partnered with the 911 Media Arts Center, the state’s premiere non-profit in new media art and documentary film, to help members looking to develop digital media skills. Though this partnership, the chapter will award two scholarships in 2010 to AAJA Seattle student members for up to $500 in costs of a recipient’s classes, computer lab and rental fees at the 911 Media Arts Center in Seattle’s University District.

Click here to download a copy of the application. Deadline for all three scholarships is May 1. For more information contact scholarship co-chair Venice Buhain at vbuhain@theolympian.com.

Up to $2,500 and other scholarships are available to students studying
journalism in the fall. The Seattle chapter of the Asian American
Journalists Association seeks applicants for three scholarship opportunities
for college journalism students, recent graduates and soon-to-be graduates.

Students attending college in the fall can apply for the Northwest
Journalists of Color scholarship. College students and recent graduates who
also are members of the Seattle chapter of AAJA also qualify for the
Founders? Scholarship, which covers a student registration for the 2010 AAJA
National Convention, and for a scholarship for classes or other fees at 911
Media Arts Center in Seattle.

Eligibility requirements for the three opportunities are listed below.

The deadline to apply is May 1, but don?t delay! Download the application at
the AAJA Seattle chapter Web site here. You can join AAJA at
http://www.aaja.org/membership/join/

About the scholarships:

Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship: Since its inception in 1986,
more than 100 students from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds
have received grants to support their studies. This program awards up to
$2,500 in scholarship money to students who intend to pursue careers in
journalism. Eligible applicants are students who will attend a college or
university in Washington in the fall and Washington state residents or
seniors attending a high school in Washington who will attend an accredited
college or university in the fall.

Founders? Scholarship: The Founders? Scholarship was established in 2000 to
honor Frank Abe, Ron Chew and Lori Matsukawa, who founded the AAJA Seattle
chapter in 1985. The scholarship covers a student registration fee for the
2010 AAJA National Convention, which will be Aug. 4-7 in Los Angeles. A
small stipend for travel and accommodations is available. For more
information about the convention, click here.

AAJA Seattle/911 Media Arts Student Scholarship:  AAJA Seattle has partnered
with the 911 Media Arts Center, the state?s premiere non-profit in new media
art and documentary film, to help members looking to develop digital media
skills. Though this partnership, the chapter will award two scholarships in
2010 to AAJA Seattle student members for up to $500 in costs of a
recipient?s classes, computer lab and rental fees at the 911 Media Arts
Center in Seattle?s University District.

Click here to download a copy of the application. Deadline for all three
scholarships is May 1. For more information contact scholarship co-chair
Venice Buhain at vbuhain@theolympian.com.
 

Venice Buhain
Reporter, The Olympian
phone: 360-754-5445

cell: 360-347-1817
http://www.theolympian.com/edblog
vbuhain@theolympian.com

 
Publishing a good student newspaper is tougher than ever these days (like
you didn't know that).
 
But smart editors and advisers are constantly asking themselves:
  -- What does it take to keep readers happy? 
  -- How do we upgrade our storytelling and design? 
  -- What new-media skills do our reporters and editors really need?
 
In other words: How do we futurize our newspaper? 
 
Now, maybe your paper is fine just as it is.  BUT -- If you need to rethink,
retool or reinvent what you do, you'll find lots of answers at Tim
Harrower's highly-acclaimed-yet-ridiculously-affordable News Design
Workshop. 
 
"Tim's seminar is entertaining, enlightening and fulfilling. You leave
feeling good about what you do, armed with new ways to do it better, wishing
you could infuse Tim -- or at least his ideas -- into your paper right
away." (Steve Dorsey, design director at the Detroit Free Press)
 
Want to learn more? Or watch a video preview? Follow this link
to http://timharrower.com/cwu-workshop.html
 
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.
 
Robin Harrower
Workshop coordinator
503-625-1746
 
 
 
-----------------------------------------
Futurizing the News
with Tim Harrower
Saturday, May 1
Central Washington University 
Ellensburg, Wash.
This is a CWU Foundation event
----------------------------------------

The Program on the Environment invites you to join us for a special “Meet,
Greet, Teach” event: Science Communication and the Media - A Panel
Discussion
 

Friday, April 16th

5-7pm

PoE Commons, Academic Computer Center, 3737 Brooklyn Ave NE.

Please RSVP.

 
Why do the cultures of science and journalism sometimes clash? How can
researchers make the most of opportunities to share their work with the
wider world? Join us for a look at how changes sweeping across the media
industry are presenting new challenges for researchers and the scientific
community.

Panelists Include:
 Tom Banse, National Public Radio
 Jeff Burnside, NBC Miami
 Juliet Eilperin, The Washington Post
 Michael Todd, MillerMcCune.com
 Dawn Stover, freelance science journalist
 
Please RSVP today!


"Meet, Greet, Teach" offers graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and
staff with an interest in interdisciplinary, environmental education a
chance to interact with faculty from across campus who are willing to share
their enthusiasm and their experience. Over a glass of wine and light
appetizers, attendees have a chance to mix and mingle, before settling down
to a 30-minute "fast panel" of conversation and provoking answers. With time
for both structured and social interaction, MGT presents an opportunity for
everyone to have a say, make a contact, find a shared direction, and learn
something new.


envirmgt@u.washington.edu

Each year, the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) puts
together a Student Project to coincide with our annual Journalism Convention
- this year held in San Francisco, CA to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.
 More information on the project can be found with the attached or on the
web at www.nlgja.org/.  We would appreciate if you would get this packet to
your students.  And please let us know how we can help get the word out.  

 

Students participating in the 2010 Student Project will work with media
professionals to report, edit, photograph, design and produce the news of
NLGJA's National Convention and host city while furthering their own
interest in ensuring fair and accurate coverage of the LGBT community.  

 

During the course of the program, members of the Student Project class will
work with mentors from the journalism industry and interact with top LGBT
media professionals from across the United States.  


Bach Polakowski

(202) 588-9888

National Office Administrator

NLGJA

 
Links:
 

Information & Application as a PDF:

http://www.nlgja.org/students/applications/2010sp.pdf

 
Online information:

http://www.nlgja.org/students/studentproject.htm

bach@nlgja.org

 

Annual internships for Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) student members who are college juniors or seniors enrolled at a post-secondary institution pursuing studies in Journalism. Students must have been accepted into a Journalism internship program with a media company. One stipend reserved for a student who attend college or university in, has residence in, and/or has an internship in the Pacific Northwest. 

http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_internship_grants/2010Stanford_Chen_App.pdf/

David Cohn. Spot.us - a Knight Foundation grantee - is coming to Seattle.
 
David is looking for students or freelance journos who are interested in 
pitching a story to the Seattle community. His deadline is 5 April. He said, 
"there is no guarantee of money - but there is a guarantee that I'll work my 
butt off to fundraise."
 
Here's the basic rundown:
http://wiki.spot.us/A+call+for+contributing+writers

I'm looking for folks in Seattle that might want to create a pitch for the 
Spot.Us launch into the Seattle region.
 
Don't know what Spot.Us is? Check out http://spot.us/. We are a nonprofit that 
fundraises for independent journalists! We've only been in the Bay Area and Los 
Angeles so far, but we are really excited about expanding to Seattle.
 
It's very quick and easy to create a pitch - just register on Spot.Us and click 
"Start a Story."
 
There is more info on what to do here:
http://wiki.spot.us/A+call+for+contributing+writers
 
Or check out our front page we have quick FAQ's and tutorials 
(http://spot.us/).
 
We have funded quick stories for $100 and large investigations for $10,000. We also partner with local media organizations to distribute the content. So as a freelancer this is a way you can pitch multiple local organizations with one 
link. If you are a contributing writer to an organization already, spot.us is 
something that can be done on top of your contributions to them already as 
supplemental income.
 
There are all kinds of ways to use Spot.Us. Check out the three tutorials on 
the front page for more.
 
We are looking for people to submit pitches to us by April 5th so we can launch in Seattle on April 12th. You can contact David Cohn ANYTIME if you have questions or want to brainstorm: (310) 365-3600 or david@spot.us
 

ONA and SPJ are teaming up to present a special press club tomorrow,
Tuesday, March 23 (7 to 9 p.m.), featuring former journalist Mark Matassa
who is now the communications director for Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn.
 
Tuesday, March 23
7 to 9 p.m.
Lucid Lounge - U District
5241 University Way NE
Seattle, Washington  98105
 
Come for a good time and also hear one of our own, Mark Matassa, discuss his
recent transition to the dark side. (Mark is now communications director for
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and abides by the mayor?s 46 rules to live by!).
 
This event is jointly sponsored by the Online News Association and the
Society of Professional Journalists, Western Washington pro chapter.
 
The event is free and a cash bar will be available.
 
Please RSVP then tweet it out to all your friends!
 
 
This message has been brought to you by the Western Washington Pro Chapter 
of the Society of Professional Journalists, winner of the SPJ Large 
Chapter of the Year award for 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. The 
chapter also won Circle of Excellence awards in 2008-2009 in the 
categories of Diversity and Campus Relations. For more information about 
our chapter, visit http://www.spjwash.org. To join, visit 
http://www.spj.org.

 
Asian American Journalists Association national scholarships:
April 23 is deadline for applying for Journalism Internship Grants for
students:
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/#journalismscholarships
 
May 1 is deadline for applying for three different AAJA Seattle
scholarships. Single application for all three scholarships can be
downloaded at www.aajaseattle.org.

Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship: This program awards up to
$2,500 in scholarship money to students who intend to pursue careers
in journalism. Eligible applicants are students who will attend a
college or university in Washington in the fall and Washington state
residents or seniors attending a high school in Washington who will
attend an accredited college or university in the fall.
 
Founders’ Scholarship: The Founders’ Scholarship was established in 2000
to honor Frank Abe, Ron Chew and Lori Matsukawa, who founded the AAJA
Seattle chapter in 1985. The scholarship covers a student registration
fee for the 2010 AAJA National Convention, which will be Aug. 4-7 in
Los Angeles. A small stipend for travel and accommodations is
available.
 
AAJA Seattle/911 Media Arts Student Scholarship:  AAJA Seattle has
partnered with the 911 Media Arts Center, the state’s premiere
non-profit in new media art and documentary film, to help members
looking to develop digital media skills. Though this partnership, the
chapter will award two scholarships in 2010 to AAJA Seattle student
members for up to $500 in costs of a recipient’s classes, computer lab
and rental fees at the 911 Media Arts Center in Seattle’s University
District.
 

Apply for the 2010 AAJA Convention News Project - 
 
    What: Free travel and housing to L.A., network and work with industry
          pros/students, work on publication covering the convention
                            When: August 2-8, 2010
      Where: Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, Los Angeles, California
                     Application Deadline: .March 29, 2010
 
            For more information and application, please see here:
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_trainings/newsproject/
 
                                  Sincerely,
 
                                   Nao Vang
                      AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
                        1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
                         Phone: 415-346-2051 ext. 102
                              Fax: 415-346-6343
                           Email: programs@aaja.org
                            Website: www.aaja.org

    Student journalists: It's never too early to consider the incredible
    internship and real press experience you'll receive by covering the SPJ
    Convention, Oct. 3-5 in Las Vegas. Twelve positions are available for
    hard-working student journalists to staff The Working Press, a daily
    tabloid newspaper that covers the convention activities. Writers,
    photographers and designers are invited to apply for these select
    positions. The deadline to apply is April 16.
    By completing the internship, students will get a convention
    registration and free lodging at the conference hotel, the Planet
    Hollywood Hotel & Casino. 


E-mail Heather Porter hporter@spj.org with questions; there also should be info on the national SPJ website.

Web site: www.spj.org.

April 23 is deadline for applying for Journalism Internship Grants for
students
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/#journalismscholarships
 
May 1 is deadline for applying for three different AAJA Seattle scholarships
You can get more info by joining our AAJA Seattle Facebook group

Sanjay Bhatt 
sbhatt@seattletimes.com


Student Programs
AAJA National offers the following programs for students:

    * Asian American Student Broadcast Journalists
    * Journalism Scholarships
    * Journalism Internship Grants
    * Media Internships
    * Journalism Trainings
    * Grad School Scholarship
    * AAJA/Sacramento Bee Internship

Asian American Student Broadcast Journalists

Attention all AAJA broadcast students! If you want to network with other broadcast students, then the new AASBJ (Asian American Student Broadcast Journalists) is a group for you. AASBJ will provide a support system and an opportunity for you to get to know your peers. This is open to all current AAJA broadcast students. If you are interested please contact Taylor Mirfendereski or Maxine Park, co-coordinators of AASBJ.
Journalism Scholarships

For any questions or inquiries about student-related programs, please contact Nao Vang, Student Programs Coordinator, at (415) 346-2051 x 102 or email: programs@aaja.org.

2010 Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship. Click on the program name to download a form.

Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial: $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is enrolling in college and pursuing a journalism career.
Journalism Internship Grants

Click on the program name to download a form. All applications are due April 23, 2010.

    * Print and Online News Grants: Internship grants of up to $1,500 to students. Made possible by the Chicago Tribune Foundation and the William Woo Internship Fund.
    * Broadcast News Grants: Internship Grants of up to $2,500 to aspiring AAPI television or radio male broadcasters. Made possible by the scholarship fund of Lloyd LaCuesta and the late Sam Chu Lin.
    * Stanford Chen Internship Grants: One grant of $1,750 to college students who are interns at small- to medium-size media.

Media Internships

For any questions or inquiries about student-related programs, please contact Nao Vang, Student Programs Coordinator, at (415) 346-2051 x 102 or email: programs@aaja.org.

Click on the internship name to download the application.

    * The Associated Press Internship: This internship will be a twelve-week, individually-tailored training program for students who are aspiring print, photo, graphics and multimedia journalists. Deadline has passed. Check back September 2010.
    * NBC Summer Partnership: NBC Universal will offer two students the opportunity to become NBC Fellows and join one of the following NBC Programs for summer 2010 as interns. Check back February 2010 for application information.
    * Sports Journalism Institute Internship: This opportunity is a nine-week training and internship program for college students interested in sports journalism careers. Check back September 2010.
    * Siani Lee Broadcast Internship: This internship is held during the summer at CBS affiliate KYW-TV. Check back fall 2009 for the 2010 program application.

Journalism Trainings

    * CONVENTION NEWS: This program will provide "mojo" (mobile journalism) and other news training opportunities to college students and professionals at the 2010 AAJA National Convention in Los Angeles. Check back in February 2010 for application information.
    * J CAMP: A national multicultural journalism program for high school students that will be held in the Los Angeles area in July/August 2010. Check back February 2010 for application information.
      Download brochure

Grad School Scholarship

Check back later for updates.

    * City University of New York-AAJA Scholarship: CUNY will provide $7,500 to an AAJA member to enroll in CUNY's innovative, three-semester program leading to an M.A. in journalism.

AAJA/Sacramento Bee Internship

In partnership with The Sacramento Bee, AAJA Sacramento is sponsoring a 12-week, internship program for aspiring print, photo, graphics and multimedia journalists. A stipend of $570 a week will be provided by AAJA Sacramento. The program begins in May or June 2010, depending on the intern's availability. Attach four copies of the application materials..
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Student Progams FAQ

Student Works

    * AAJA-AZN 2008 Intern: Cathy Diep (PNG .93k)

    * AAJA-AZN 2008 Intern: Lisa Leong (PNG 320kb)

    * AAJA Convention Student Project 2008 Intern: Diane S.W. Lee 1 (PNG 152kb)

    * AAJA Convention Student Project 2008 Intern: Diane S.W. Lee 2 (PNG 264kb)


AAJA 1182 Market Street, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102 | t 415 346-2051 * f 41

Subject line: Join SPJ Leaders: A new student-to-student mentorship program
 
Greetings, fellow journalists:
The UW chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is looking for
motivated, hard-working student journalists who want to make a difference in
the journalism field and department before they graduate! Read more for how
to get involved in our mentorship program, SPJ Leaders, and apply
to washington.spj@gmail.com by April 2 (first week of spring quarter). 
 
Being a mentor is a great resume builder and allows you to make a difference
in a beginning student journalist's path to graduation. Spots are limited,
so please apply soon. Applications are attached.
 
For those who wish to work with a mentor, membership applications will be
collected on a rolling basis. Those applications are attached as well, so
please fill out in a Word document so we can begin to match you with a
fellow student.
Note: You do not need to be a journalism major to apply, just passionate
about the field. Recent graduates may also apply.
 
Our mission:
SPJ Leaders, a new program begun through the UW chapter of SPJ, aims to
provide student-to-student mentorship for currently working and aspiring
student journalists, where through weekly meetings and workshops involving
guest speakers from the industry, all students can benefit from a
professional, one-on-one relationship. Mentors will work together to build a
quarterly plan for honing skills with their mentees and, when paired with
their mentees, will set goals for personalized accomplishments that they
hope to achieve by the end of the quarter. This is a mutually beneficial
relationship where mentors will gain experience coaching a peer and mentees
will perfect their resumes, network, gain interview experience and learn
journalism basics. By pairing mentors and mentees with similar interests and
experience, we hope the experience will foster a lasting relationship. This
will begin to better the journalism program for students by offering a
student-to-student mentorship for undergraduates that does not currently
exist in the department. 
 
Mentors will be able to:
1. Meet and work with professionals in the industry.
2. Offer guidance to other journalism majors at the UW.
3. Develop a professional relationship with other student journalists.
4. Gain skills from workshops and guest speakers and panelists.
5. Build working relationships with journalism faculty and The Daily.
6. Learn and practice strong editing skills.
7. Overall, add key qualities to your resume!
 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Providing guidance to aspiring journalists through resume and cover
letter reviews.
2. Assisting in the acquiring of internships through mock interviews.
3. Helping with editing stories for classes or reviewing them after they've
been published.
4. Offering advice regarding classes, internships, work, etc. based on your
own experience.
5. Acting as a link to professionals you have worked with or spoken with,
being a reference when needed in job applications.
6. Staying updated on local SPJ and Dept. of Comm events. 
 
**Being paired with a mentor provides key opportunities to not only gain
strong writing and editing skills, but to also meet and work with possible
future employers in the industry. Fill out a MEMBER form so that we can
begin to match you with a mentor! (Also attached).
 
Again, the application form is attached. Thank you so much, and we look
forward to hearing from you and working with you!
 
Cheers,
Parisa and Rachel
 
-- 
UW Society of Professional Journalists
Parisa Sadrzadeh, President
Rachel Solomon, Vice President
 
--
Rachel L. Solomon
425-802-8568

4th Annual Summit on Health Inequality presents
GET THE SCOOP: MEDIA & HEALTH
 
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2010. 10:30 A.M - 3:00 P.M
WHERE: UW FOEGE BUILDING (15th & PACIFIC ST.)
COST: FREE! INCLUDES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
INFO & REGISTRATION: WWW.UWSEH.ORG
 
How is modern media influencing our health? Are the images used to
communicate health ethically portraying the communities they feature? What
determines whether a health issue will be featured in the news? How can new
media tools be used to raise awareness about social issues? What are some
examples of effective public health campaigns? How is the interface between
media and health affecting us?
 
We invite you to "get the scoop" about interactions between media and health
this spring at the University of Washington Students for Equal Health 4th
Annual Summit on Health Inequality. The 2010 conference theme uses media as
a fresh, exciting perspective to inspire innovative conversations about
health in our modern world. We are examining the influence of social media,
broadcasting, photography, journalism, television, documentaries, and other
new media tools on the portrayal and perception of health today. Come and
join the conversation!
 
Current list of speakers includes keynote Nancy Lee and: Mary Mapes, Lisa
Cohen, Daniel Hart, Kathy Gill, Anita Crofts, Luis Menacho, Ansel Herz,
Michael McCarthy, Jim Simon and Sara Hohl.
 
Our speakers have worked or are currently working with: Seattle Times, CBS
News, Washington Global Health Alliance, Social Marketing Services, Inc., UW
Department of Global Health, Health Alliance International, PATH, UW Native
Voices, Entre Hermanos, UW Masters of Communication in Digital Media.
 
Co-sponsored by: UW Department of Global Health, UW Department of
Communication, and ASUW.
 

Emily Lee
Students for Equal Health
www.uwseh.org

ejl3@u.washington.edu

Applications are now open for the ONA10 Student Newsroom at the Online News
Association’s annual conference, Oct. 28-30, in Washington, D.C.
 
All college/university students actively pursuing a degree in journalism or
producing digital media as of the conference dates are eligible. ONA
membership is not required. Approximately 20 students will be invited to
join the student newsroom, and a wait list will be maintained. Application
deadline is Midnight PT, April 16.
 
The ONA10 Student Newsroom immerses college students in a digital media
environment by providing hands-on experience producing content for the ONA10
website ‘ ONAConference.org ‘ before and during the conference, under the
guidance of professional mentors. Students also have the opportunity to
attend sessions led by experts in digital journalism, network with attendees
and acquire and flex new digital media skills.
 
Students selected will receive free conference registration and meals, entry
to the Online Journalism Awards banquet and reimbursement for parking and
local public transportation. Lodging is at each student’s expense, but ONA
will provide roommate matching for out-of-town participants at the
conference hotel, the Marriott Renaissance. Students are responsible for
transportation beyond what is outlined above.
 
In return, students must commit to attending all three days of the
conference and will be expected to be at the conference venue early Thursday
morning, Oct. 28, for coverage planning, newsroom set-up and training
activities.
 
TO APPLY: Complete the ONA10 Student Newsroom Application using the latest
version of Adobe Reader. Ensure information has been saved in the form
before submitting.
 
Email the application, a letter of recommendation (from a faculty advisor),
resume and relevant links to Sara Kelly and Lynne Perri, Student Newsroom
Chairs, at ONA10newsroom@journalists.org. Subject line: ONA Student Newsroom
Application ‘ [last name].
 
Application deadline is Midnight PT, April 16.
 
QUESTIONS’ Direct any questions to ONA10newsroom@journalists.org.

To get FREE multimedia training on a fellowship on the future of journalism,
please check
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_trainings/newsproject/
 
 Convention News Project

Just as newsrooms across the country are adjusting to operate with smaller staffing and new technology, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) has redesigned its student convention project to simulate the convergence newsroom of today. This program will provide "mojo" (mobile journalism) and other news training opportunities to college students and professionals at the AAJA National Convention in Los Angeles Aug. 4-7, 2010.

AAJA's National Convention will be held Aug. 4-7, 2010 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa in Los Angeles, CA. The Convention News Project team arrives Aug. 2 and departs Aug. 8.

Download professional application (deadline March 15, 2010)
Download student applicatiion (deadline March 15, 2010)

From the applications, 20 of the most promising students will be selected as finalists and given the opportunity for building skills and developing their portfolios. They will participate in pre-convention training that will include interactive online courses in interviewing, multimedia, ethics, and an option of visual and audio techniques. They will also be given pre-convention assignments covering issues related to the journalism industry today and/or the Asian American/Pacific Islander community. Of those students, 12 will be selected to cover convention, with travel and hotel accommodations provided.

Professionals are being selected based on their ability to mentor and teach, as well as their experience in news editing, production and design. For some, this will also be an opportunity for direct experience with mojo reporting.

AAJA’s Convention News Project team will cover the latest news about journalists, the state and future of the industry, and how the newsroom changes affect the community. Their works will be featured and updated around the clock on the convention website and in a magazine-style publication to be distributed to convention attendees on the final day of convention.

The 2010 Convention News Project director is Marian Liu, a Seattle Times reporter who practices mobile journalism. For more information about sponsoring AAJA’s Convention News Project, contact Nao Vang, Student Program Coordinator, at programs@aaja.org.

http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_trainings/newsproject/

Marian Liu
Arts & Entertainment Reporter
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111
W 206-464-3825
twitter.com/marianliu
mliu@seattletimes.com

You are invited to attend ...
 
SEATTLE SOCIAL: A MEETUP WITH ONA & SPJ
 
 
Come for a good time and also hear one of our own, Mark Matassa, discuss his
recent transition to the dark side. (Mark is now communications director for
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and abides by the mayor?s 46 rules to live by!).
 
This event is jointly sponsored by the Online News Association and the
Society of Professional Journalists, Western Washington pro chapter.
 
The event is free and a cash bar will be available.
 
Please RSVP then tweet it out to all your friends!
 
Date
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Lucid Lounge5241 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
 

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Food Safety News is a daily Web-based newspaper dedicated to reporting on
issues surrounding food safety.  We provide timely reporting on such topics
as foodborne illness outbreaks and investigations, food recalls, and how
food safety fits into the local food movement.  These stories appear
alongside contributed articles from food safety leaders and feeds from
government, food industry, and other food safety authorities.  The site?s
audience is diverse, spanning from employees with public health agencies and
Congressional staffers to food industry quality assurance managers, to
students interested in law or regulatory policy and epidemiology, to
consumers.  
 
We are looking for talented students interested in food safety issues who
are looking to add to their writing portfolio through an unpaid internship
reporting for Food Safety News twice weekly.  The articles will be news, not
opinion, and can be on any topic related to food safety.  Length is
dependent on article topic, but we?re looking for articles that are anywhere
from 500 to 1500 words long; more in-depth stories can be expanded into a
two- or three-part series if required.
 
Food Safety News is presented by Marler Clark, a Seattle-based law firm.

You can learn more here:  www.foodsafetynews.com.  

 
Suzanne Schreck
Food Safety News
206.356.2141
sschreck@foodsafetynews.com
www.foodsafetynews.com    
 

For Native Americans interested in Journalism.

deadline March 19

June 2-21, 2002, at the University of South Dakota at Vermillion

institute is a concentrated academic program teaching the basics of journalism in a university-approved, four-credit course called “Journalism Theory and Practice.”

The program is open to students enrolled in college who have completed their freshman year. Applicants also should be able to provide proof of tribal enrollment or lineage. For the 2002 program, 28 students from 20 tribes were selected. Coming from 16 states and a Canadian province, they represented 24 colleges.

Students will concentrate for one week each on reporting, editing and photography, and will help publish a newspaper. Weekly field trips will introduce students to other aspects of journalism, such as political reporting and sports writing. Faculty and guest presenters will include professional journalists who are Native American.

The institute will take place at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Each student will have a single room in a dormitory. Meals will be provided on campus. 

Background
American Indian students do not consider journalism in large numbers, in part because their schools lack newspapers and journalism classes, the most common route to journalism careers. The American Indian Journalism Institute pays for students to learn about journalism and to consider it as a career. Follow-up programs for institute graduates include possible paid internships at daily newspapers, further schooling and eventual job placement.

The institute is directed by Jack Marsh, director of the Freedom Forum Neuharth Center at the University of South Dakota. Ray Chavez, chair of the journalism department at the University of South Dakota, will oversee the institute’s faculty.

 
Jack Marsh 
The program is run and funded by the Freedom Forum Neuharth Center, which will pay all costs including tuition, fees, room and board. Students who successfully complete the program will receive four semester hours of college credit and a $500 scholarship/stipend.

Questions
For further information, contact Jack Marsh, director of the Freedom Forum Neuharth Center, at 605/677-6315.

Related

Columnist encourages Native American students to tell their stories
George Benge says more Indians needed in newsrooms because of cultural understanding they can bring to stories.  06.18.02 

2nd American Indian Journalism Institute under way in South Dakota
Twenty-six Native American college students from 21 tribes in 15 states and one Canadian province attending program at University of South Dakota.  06.07.02 

Reznet gives Native American students an online newspaper
Knight Foundation funds Web site where tribal-college journalists can post and be paid for their work.  05.13.02 

2nd American Indian Journalism Institute seeks student nominations
News release Program will take place June 2-21 at the University of South Dakota.  02.15.02 

http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=13152

Diana has the paper application at her desk. 

Please see attachment.

Deadline April 15

http://www.wanewscouncil.org/

http://www.wanewscouncil.org/Documents/2010WNCSCHOLARSHIPSAPPLICATIONFORM-3.pdf

 
The Associated Press Sports Editors are sponsoring four $1,500 scholarship
for collegiate sports journalists.
 
  APSE, a national organization of sports editors, is awarding four
scholarships to help motivate talented students to pursue a career in sports journalism. Collegiate sports journalists entering their sophomore, junior or senior years are eligible for the scholarship which will awarded based on the students' journalistic work, their academic record, financial
need, and geography. The scholarships will be awarded to students from four different regions of the United States. The winners will be chosen by the APSE scholarship committee, which is chaired by Joe Sullivan, sports editor of the Boston Globe and includes editors from all sections of the United
States. Deadline is June 1.
 
  Please have them include the following information in their letter of application:
 
  - Personal: Name, address, age, phone number.
 
  - Academic: A copy of the student's collegiate grades.
 
  - Financial: A brief rundown of the student's financial situation, with regards to how he/she plans to pay for tuition.
 
- Five examples of sports journalism (usually stories but could also be sections the student has edited).
 
  Mail information to:
 
  APSE Scholarship
  c/o Joe Sullivan, Sports Editor
  Boston Globe
  135 Morrissey Blvd.
  Boston, MA 02205-2845
 
CPeters@globe.com

Nothing gets in the way of a good story. Our Winter Contest is open to all
fiction and nonfiction writers. We're looking for short shorts, short
stories, essays, memoirs, photo essays, graphic stories, all forms of
literary nonfiction, and excerpts from longer works of both fiction and
nonfiction. Our one criterion is excellence.
 
All entries will be considered for publication.
$4,000 First Prize $1,500 Second Prize $500 Third Prize Five finalists
receive $100 each.

See the Contest Guidelines.
 
narrativemagazine.com

Hearst  Journalism  Awards  Program
 
 
 
       PHOTO  COMPETITION  III :: PICTURE  STORY/SERIES ? MULTIMEDIA
 
 
 
Deadline:  TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010
 
 
 
PLEASE  NOTE  PROGRAM  CHANGE:
 
 THIS  COMPETITION  IS  NOW  MULTIMEDIA  ONLY.
 
  PLEASE  SEND  LINKS  TO  THE  ENTRY.  NO  CDs  ACCEPTED.
 
 
 
 
 
The following reminder is a digest of rules for submitting an entry in the
photojournalism III competition. 
 
 
 
This competition awards $16,700 in scholarships and matching grants to the
top ten ranking students & their schools in addition to the possibility of
qualifying for the National Photo Championship.  The department receives a
$100 stipend per competition entered.
 
 
 
Students entering the Photojournalism Competitions no longer have to be
journalism majors.  They must still be (or have been when the work was
produced?see below) undergraduates attending a school with an ACEJMC
accredited journalism program.
 
 
 
The selected entrants must be current undergraduates at the time the entry
is produced and published.  An exception is made for spring, summer or fall
2098 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests in the 2009-2010 program
year.  The entry must have been published, however, before students were
graduated.  The spring or summer 2009 graduates would NOT be eligible to
complete in the 2010 National Championship. 
 
 
 
Each university may submit up to two entries in this competition, each by a
different student. 
 
 
 
Each  completed  entry  must  consist  of:
 
      A Picture Story/Series produced and posted on a school or professional
Web site from September 1, 2008, through March 5, 2010 inclusively. 
 
 
 
       In addition to images, the Picture Story must include at least two of
the additional following components: audio, print, video, graphics and/or
Web design.
 
 
 
      Entries must be journalism and may not include dramatization. 
 
 
 
      No personal Web sites or blogs allowed. 
 
 
 
      One project per entrant.
 
 
 
      Entries must be sent as a link via e-mail to photoawards@hearstfdn.org
by 11:59 p.m. PST on March 9. 
 
 
 
      Please include the following in the body of the e-mail:  Entrant name,
university name, name of Web site, title of entry, posting date, URL of
entry. 
Subject line of the e-mail: entrant name, school name, Photo 3 entry (ex:
Smith_SFSU_Photo3 entry)
 
 
 
      The Hearst Photojournalism entry blank and four copies of the Photo
III disclosure form may be sent via regular mail or scanned as a PDF and
attached in an e-mail or faxed to 415-243-0760 by the deadline date.
 
 
 
      A letter from the professional Web site?s verifying authorship of
project is required. This letter may be faxed or e-mailed.
 
 
 
Questions?  Please call Jan Watten, program director: 1-800-841-7048 or
415-908-4565 or e-mail: jwatten@hearstfdn.org.  Please visit our Web site
for examples of winning work and our guidelines: www.hearstawards.org.
 
 
 

Apply for the 2010 AAJA Convention News Project - 
 
    What: Free travel and housing to L.A., network and work with industry
          pros/students, work on publication covering the convention
                            When: August 2-8, 2010
      Where: Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, Los Angeles, California
                     Application Deadline: .March 29, 2010
 
            For more information and application, please see here:
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_trainings/newsproject/
 
                                  Sincerely,
 
                                   Nao Vang
                      AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
                        1182 Market Street, Suite 320
                           San Francisco, CA 94102
                         Phone: 415-346-2051 ext. 102
                              Fax: 415-346-6343
                           Email: programs@aaja.org
                            Website: www.aaja.org

Hearst  Journalism  Awards  Program

SPORTS  WRITING  COMPETITION

                  DEADLINE: TUESDAY,  FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The Sports Writing Competition is open to articles that relate to an event or an issue, not to a sports personality.  Please refer to the Competition Guidelines booklet for detailed requirements for entry, or visit our Web site:  www.hearstawards.org.

The following is a digest of requirements for the In-Depth Writing competition.  Please consult the Competition Guidelines (sent to your department in September) for further details.  This competition awards $16,700 in scholarships and matching grants to the top ten ranking students & their schools.  The top winner qualifies for the National Writing Championship in New York City.  The department receives a $100 stipend just for entering.

         Sports articles must have been published between January 15, 2009,
through January 30, 2010, inclusively.

         Each university may submit up to two entries in this competition,
each by a different student. 

         The selected entrants must be current undergraduate journalism
majors at the time the article is published.  An exception is made for
Spring, Summer or Fall 2009 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests
in the 2009-2010 program year.  The Spring or Summer 2009 graduates would
NOT be eligible to complete in the 2010 National Championship.  The entries
must have been published, however, before students were graduated.

         The entrant may not have more than one year total of professional experience at the time of entry.

         All entries must be single articles written by one author.  No double bylines.  If the story has a credit line, the entrant must attach to each tear sheet a statement describing the writing, reporting or editing work contributed by the person(s) cited in the credit line.  Side-bars, which are subordinate in length and significance to the main article, are allowed.

EACH COMPLETED ENTRY MUST CONSIST OF:

         Four tearsheets of the published article, or one tearsheet and three copies.  Please do not reduce the copied articles.

         The completed and signed 2009-2010 Writing Entry Blank. 

         If the entry was published in an off-campus publication, a letter from the editor is required verifying that the entry is student work with minimal editing and no editor rewriting.  This letter may be emailed or faxed:  jwatten@hearstfdn.org or 415-243-0760.

Deadline:  Entries must be received in the foundation office by

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

The deadline date is the day your entry must be in our office ? not the postmarked date.  Late entries cannot be accepted.  Please mail your entries early to ensure prompt delivery.

Send entries to: Hearst Journalism Awards Program, 90 New Montgomery Street, #1212, San Francisco, CA  94105.  Indicate on package: Competition Entry.

If you have any questions, please call the program office: 800.841.7048 or 415.908-4560, or e-mail: jwatten@hearstfdn.org.

 

Journalism Scholarships
Four scholarships totaling $8,000 are being offered by the Western Washington Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students majoring in journalism or communications at two-year or four-year colleges in the state of Washington. Awards are for the 2010-2011 school year.

Applicants need not be members of SPJ but must intend to pursue a journalism career. A panel of journalists will review scholarship applications. Scholarship winners will be notified in May. They are encouraged to attend our annual Excellence in Journalism awards banquet, when the scholarships are formally announced. This year, the event will be on May 22 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

The deadline this year is tighter than usual. The reason is the SPJ board wanted to continue this year, as we have the past several years, to offer four general scholarships.  We made this decision because we know that due to the economic downturn, many students need financial assistance more than ever. However, due to the number of applications we receive, we need ample time to review and evaluate each request. 

Please send the following in a single packet so that it is postmarked by March 1, 2010. Applications received prior to the deadline are appreciated. It gives the review committee more time to review the submitted materials. Please send the materials to:




Sharon Salyer
The Herald
Box 930 
Everett, WA 98203 
ATTN: SPJ Scholarships

Required information:
Please send the following in a single packet so that it is postmarked by March 1, 2010:
1. A letter of application, including a succinct answer to the question: “Why have you have chosen a journalism career and what do you hope to accomplish after college?” (500 words maximum)
2. A copy of your resume, including current address, e-mail, phone number, what year of college you are in, your major, what year you plan to graduate and your hometown.
3. A letter of recommendation (i.e., from a college professor or a work supervisor). Enclose it in a separate envelope in your packet. Please have the person writing the letter of recommendation include her or his phone and e-mail contacts.
4. An official transcript of all your college credits.
5. No more than three work samples (clips, audio or video).
6. You may include a statement of unusual financial need.  

NOTE: Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Questions? Contact Sharon Salyer, Scholarship Chair, by e-mail at
spjscholarships@gmail.com

A reminder: Deadline for the SPJ Mark of Excellence contest honoring the best 
college journalism of 2009 is Wednesday, Jan. 27. This year entries will be 
submitted online. Cost per entry is $9 for SPJ members and $18 for non-SPJ 
members. Winners in Region 10 (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska) will be announced at the SPJ Region 10 conference in Seattle on April 10. 
First-place regional winners will be judged for national honors. See details: 
www.spj.org/a-moe.asp
 
Oren Campbell
Region 10 coordinator
SPJ Mark of Excellence awards
 
 

HEARST  JOURNALisM  AWARDS  PROGRAM
 
 
 
PHOTO  COMPETITION  II/NEWS  &  SPORTS  CATEGORY
 
 
 
                   Deadline:  Wednesday, January 20, 2010
 
 
 
The following reminder is a digest of rules for submitting an entry in the
photojournalism competition. 
 
 
 
This competition awards $16,700 in scholarships and matching grants to the
top ten ranking students & their schools in addition to the possibility of
qualifying for the National Photo Championship.  The department receives a
$100 stipend per competition entered.
 
 
 
Entries in the News & Sports Category must have been taken from September 1,
2008, through January 18, 2010, inclusively.  Each entry must consist of
four photographs total: two news and two sports images per student entrant. 
Each University may enter up to two different students? work.
 
 
 
PROGRAM CHANGE:  Students entering the Photojournalism Competitions no
longer have to be journalism majors.  They must still be (or have been when
the work was produced?see below) undergraduates attending a school with an
ACEJMC accredited journalism program.
 
 
 
The selected entrants must be current undergraduates at the time the entry
is produced and published.  An exception is made for Spring, Summer or Fall
2009 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests in the 2009-2010 program
year.  The entry must have been published, however, before students were
graduated.  The Spring or Summer 2009 graduates would NOT be eligible to
complete in the 2010 National Championship. 
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
 
      Submit entry on a CD with scanned jpeg images.  Scan the images at a
200 dpi resolution, with the longest dimension not exceeding 10 inches. 
Please use a blank CD with no other images on it but your Hearst entry. 
 
 
 
      We prefer CDs, but your entries may be emailed to:
photoawards@hearstfdn.org, and must be sent by 11:59 pm PST on January 20. 
Please do not send a CD and also email the same images.  Please email jpegs
separately ? one image per email.
 
 
 
      E-mail delivery is at the entrant?s own risk, and it is the
responsibility of sender to verify accurate transmission of jpegs.  The
entry will be disqualified if the images are not readable.  Confirm receipt
with an email without an attachment.
 
 
 
      Student name, University name, and category must be included with the
images, as well as
 
printed on the disk itself.  Please label each image!  Example:  J
Doe_SFState_Sports1.jpg
 
 
 
      A signed Hearst caption sheet & three copies must still be included
with the entry and sent via surface mail or faxed. 
 
 
 
      A Hearst Photojournalism entry blank must be completed.  If images
were sent via email, entry blank and caption sheets must still be received
by deadline.  You may also scan your entry material and email them to us or
fax to: 415-243-0760.
 
 
 
            One of the four photographs must have been published during the
time period designated.  One tear sheet ? or a copy ? must be submitted of
that image. 
 
 
 
      A letter from the off-campus publication's editor (if image was
published in professional publication) verifying authorship of published
photo.  This may be faxed or emailed to us.
 
 
 
Send entries to:  Hearst Journalism Awards Program, 90 New Montgomery
Street, #1212
 
  San Francisco, CA 94105.  Indicate on package: Photo Competition Entry.
 
 
 
If you wish, confirm receipt of your entry by e-mailing us:
jwatten@hearstfdn.org or yasih@hearstfdn.org.  Questions?  Please call Jan
Watten at 1-800-841-7048 ext. 4565 or 415-908-4560. 
 

SPJ is proud to reward the hard working journalism students who are producing 
outstanding work in their school newsrooms and stations with the Mark of 
Excellence Awards contest. All you need is a 
great piece of journalism and a computer.
 
If you are a student journalist, we encourage you to enter your work into the 
SPJ 2009 Mark of Excellence Awards contest. If 
you work with students, please share this information with them so that they 
may have the chance to shine!
 
Hurry! The entry deadline is next week, Wed., Jan. 27!
 
To be eligible, work must have been published or broadcast during the 2009 
calendar year. Student SPJ members are eligible to enter for $9. The non-member 
fee is $18. Most entries may be submitted online. 
Please read the rules and 
category information before submitting.
 
All entries are first judged on the regional level and winners will be 
recognized at SPJ's 2010 Spring 
Conferences (watch your Inbox for more 
event information) around the country. First-place regional winners advance to 
the national competition. National winners will be honored at the 2010 SPJ 
Convention & National Journalism Conference in Las Vegas, Oct. 3-6.
 
We strongly encourage contestants to enter their work 
as soon as possible. As the deadline approaches, our servers can become very 
busy with entrants' activities. Submit early! 
 
If you have questions, please contact 
Lauren Rochester 
at (317) 927-8000 ext. 210.
 
 
Karen Grabowski
SPJ Communications Coordinator
 
Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information 
vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next 
generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom 
of speech and press. For more information about SPJ, please visit 
www.spj.org.
 
 

The AAJA Lunar New Year Banquet is our annual
             fundraiser and biggest AAJA Seattle chapter
             gathering. Please join us in bringing in the year of
             the Tiger!
 
There will be TV and print journalists and a variety of other
communication professionals attending. Come meet the AAJA
members, learn more about the organization and join us for
the silent auction and karaoke contest! 
 
AAJA Seattle is one of the most active professional journalism
organizations in Washington state. We provide scholarships to
students, development programs for journalists and networking
events for members and non-members throughout the year. 
 
We need YOU to help us continue our mission of supporting
diversity and innovation in journalism.
 
We look forward to seeing you!
 
Please feel free to pass this invite along to your colleagues
and contacts and contact me if you have any questions. 
 
Lunar New Year, AAJA Seattle 
Saturday, Jan. 23 
6 p.m. 
Tea Palace 
2828 Sunset Ln. N.E. 
Renton, WA
 
Register early for discount
tickets! http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/94902
 
Facebook eventinvite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=223576199393&ref=ts#/event.ph
p?eid=223576199393&ref=ts
 

Caroline 
Mastermind and Editor
editor@earthwalkersmag.com
www.earthwalkersmag.com
 
editor@earthwalkersmag.com

Hearst Journalism Awards Broadcast Competition II Reminder -- Deadline: January 26th 

HEARST  JOURNALISM  AWARDS  PROGRAM
        
     Broadcast  News  Competition  II
 
     TELEVISION Category: news
  
NEW!! RADIO COMPETITION II IS NOW MULTIMEDIA 
 
   DEADLINE:  TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
  
The following reminder is a digest of the requirements for submitting an
entry in this competition. 
 
These competitions award $16,700 EACH in scholarships and matching grants to the top ten ranking students & their schools in addition to the possibility
of qualifying for the National Broadcast Championship.
 
Remember: Your department will receive a $200 stipend for entering both the
radio and TV competitions!
  
                                 ELIGIBILITY
 
The selected entrant must be a current undergraduate journalism major at the
time the piece is produced  and aired.  An exception is made for Spring,
Summer or Fall 2009 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests in the
2009-2010 program year.  The Spring or Summer 2009 graduates would NOT be eligible to complete in the 2010 National Championship.  The work by these
students to be entered in the 2009-10 program year must have been produced
before students were graduated.
  
Each university may submit two entries in radio multimedia and/or two in
television ? up to four entries total.  Each entry must be by a different
student.  An entrant may not enter both the radio multimedia and television
categories. 
  
Team reporting is not eligible.  The contest entry must be originating with
and produced by the student with primary responsibility for the entry. 
  
                      TELEVISION COMPETITION  II ? NEWS
 
Television news entries must be hard news, including enterprise reporting. 
Entries may be based on but not limited to public affairs, business,
investigations, science, sports or weather.  All television entries
submitted must have been produced and aired from September 1, 2008, through January 25, 2010, inclusively. 
  
Each television entry must consist of at least two reports, and the whole
package must not total more than five minutes.  Reports should be submitted
as aired, and not edited substantially for the entry time limit.  If a
report is longer than the entry time limit, the entrant may enter an
excerpt, but must send with it the whole script, showing the portion that
has been submitted.
  
Television entrants are  encouraged to submit one short form report no more
than 90 seconds, and one long form no longer than 3 minutes. 
 
The television entrant must attest to the people who contributed to the
production of the entry by completing the Disclosure Form.  Please fill in
the form completely and send 3 copies.
  
Each Television entry must consist of: 
 
      Three copies of the DVD with a minimum of two stories not totaling
more than 5 minutes, appropriately labeled on DVD and case. 
  
      Three copies of the COMPLETE script ? including lead-ins, tags and
verbatims.
  
      Television Entry Blank signed by the Journalism Administrator and
entrant.
 
      Three copies of the fully completed Disclosure Form.
  
Please view your TV entries on standard equipment.  It is the responsibility
of the entrant and school to ensure that the DVD can be viewed using
consumer level equipment.  
 
Send television entries to:  Hearst Journalism Awards Program, 90 New
Montgomery St., #1212, SF, CA  94105
 
The Foundation is not responsible for loss or damage due to the mail
service.
  
Television entries will not be returned.  Please do not send originals.
  
           NEW: RADIO COMPETITION II IS NOW A MULTIMEDIA COMPETITON
 
A radio multimedia project is a single piece of journalism executed
essentially by one journalist (the entrant).  Radio multimedia entries may
be hard or soft news projects with an emphasis on audio.  In addition to
audio, each radio multimedia entry must include at least one of the
following components: print, video, photography and graphics.
  
The radio multimedia entrant may have received technical assistance from
other undergraduate students (ex: camera persons, designers, programmers),
but the administrator must verify the central participation of the entrant. 
An entry cannot be a blog and cannot be a Web page of a professor, class or
student.  The entry must have been posted on a Web site of an
ACEJMC-accredited program, school publication, television or radio station,
or professional entity. 
  
All radio multimedia entries submitted must have been produced and posted
from September 1, 2008, through January 25, 2010, inclusively.
  
Each RADIO MULTIMEDIA entry must consist of:
  
      Radio multimedia entries must be a single project posted online, and
submitted as a link via email to photoawards@hearstfdn.org.
 
       A scanned PDF of the radio multimedia entry blank and radio multimedia
disclosure form sent as an attachment in your email.
  
                  Include entrant name, university name, project title, name
of Web site, posting date, and URL of project in the body of the email. 
Subject line of email should read: Radio II entry, university name, entrant
name. 
 
Incomplete entries will not be accepted.
  
DEADLINE:  Television entries must be received in the Foundation office by
5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2010.
 
Radio multimedia entries must be emailed by 11:59 p.m. PST on January 26,
2010.
  
    SEMI-FINALS: The five top winners in radio and the five top winners in
       television in competition II will qualify for the Broadcast News
                                 Semi-Finals.
 
Championship  Finals: Of the semi-finalists who have been selected to submit
additional entries from competitions I and II, 10 finalists (five in radio
and five in television) will be chosen to travel to NYC to participate in
the National Championships in June.
  
  QUESTIONS ? Please call Jan Watten, program director: 1-800-841-7048 ext.
       4565 or 415-908-4560 or email: jwatten@hearstfdn.org.  For more
          information, check our website:  www.hearstawards.org. 
 
 

The Asian American Journalists Association is gearing up for it's annual
convention. The 2010 AAJA convention will be in Los Angeles, California. A
crucial part of the convention is the Convention News Project, which allows
aspiring journalism students to partner with professionals to cover the
convention.

Students interested in applying for AAJA's 2010 Convention News Project need to apply now . If students are selected, AAJA will pay for their travel and housing for the week-long project.

August 2-8, 2010
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, Los Angeles, California
Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
 
For more information and application, please see here:
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_trainings/newsproject/
 
      
 
Nao Vang
AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-346-2051 ext. 102
Fax: 415-346-6343
 Email: programs@aaja.org
Website: www.aaja.org
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

As the year winds down, we all begin to reflect - hopefully fondly - on the 
year  that has passed. The Society of Professional Journalists wants to honor 
excellence in journalism with the 2009 Sigma Delta Chi Awards 
[http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102888764798&s=5651&e=00147A1vYlsTcn28xr6BoE2uyKqZib4zNqpuONJS-dRD-AQKawOIPOa7WLOMf6XxMZCwA5r3ODFlWhYzUtEMh73_ObNMB4bHEcQvd8OT2R-89QWFqdZWmwkLQ==].
 
Sigma Delta Chi Awards
 
We encourage you to enter your best work from 2009 in the Sigma Delta Chi 
Awards
  [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102888764798&s=5651&e=00147A1vYlsTcn28xr6BoE2uyKqZib4zNqpuONJS-dRD-AQKawOIPOa7WLOMf6XxMZCwA5r3ODFlWhYzUtEMh73_ObNMB4bHEcQvd8OT2R-89QWFqdZWmwkLQ==]
and share the contest information with journalists who you believe should be 
recognized.  Award winners will be honored at the 2010 SPJ Convention and National  Journalism  Conference in Las Vegas and featured in our nationally distributed Quill magazine.

Take the time to review last year's award issue 
[http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102888764798&s=5651&e=00147A1vYlsTckiVcEu4liCMyHCLTnQbnTA7dwKs1kuYMKA3kN2plKYkpr-wyUCXQR_q_sEkWJwCsJPbtWP-TuVS5I-wGamw23mbS7NuDYXljdtNlo4jrMGEokL9p73LvsWZM0kx7eNYX4=]
and read what 2008 winners said about their honors:
 
This is a tremendous honor - recognition from other journalists that this work 
was well-crafted and had significant impact.
 
- John McCormick, Deputy Editorial Page Editor, Chicago Tribune (Editorial 
Writing)
 
It is very humbling. I try to bring a level of excellence to my craft of 
photojournalism, by capturing great moments and telling other people's personal stories well. I am very honored that these particular stories were recognized. I feel a huge responsibility to tell stories in an accurate and meaningful fashion, It is an honor as a journalist to be recognized by the SPJ.
 
- Jonathan Malat, photojournalist, KARE-TV (Television Feature Reporting)
 
The deadline to enter is Feb. 12, 2010. Visit the SPJ Awards Site 
[http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102888764798&s=5651&e=00147A1vYlsTclMD9fXm1i6u49GaAQlztdJfF7iH7lN3ghz6YOnORkcl6-enL5TieiWVceBStNyHG3tV5_EIZwodFA3uW6EM67UM78hu82u1JG-nS6sHhVScA==]
for more contest information and to enter online.
 
Wells Memorial Key
 
Another honor the Society of Professional Journalists takes great pride in 
giving
is the Wells Memorial Key 
[http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102888764798&s=5651&e=00147A1vYlsTcmHSSyOkP9FJNb0Ezcg5WqyhzJ-laJAxcqXPgvzJIT1tJ9utSS88nj9GX-jPOFA3Y3EARC1qxa8Uu2wuQqXiFz1TlpIzWk-uF5PYYMMRASo8yUIV234U2p2].
 
The award honors Chester Wells, Sigma Delta Chi's second national president, 
who
  died in 1913 while in office. Each year, a member who is judged to have served
the Society in the most outstanding fashion during the preceding year or over a
period of years is presented this prestigious honor. We encourage you to 
nominate
a deserving candidate. Remember, nominees must be SPJ members and nominations 
may
be submitted by any SPJ member or chapter. Click here 
[http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102888764798&s=5651&e=00147A1vYlsTcmHSSyOkP9FJNb0Ezcg5WqyhzJ-laJAxcqXPgvzJIT1tJ9utSS88nj9GX-jPOFA3Y3EARC1qxa8Uu2wuQqXiFz1TlpIzWk-uF5PYYMMRASo8yUIV234U2p2]
for more information and a nomination form.
 
If you have questions about the awards, please contact Lauren Rochester at 
317-927-8000
ext. 210 or awards@spj.org [mailto:awards@spj.org].
 
 

 

For  journalists, public relations, and communications
professionals who cover the construction industry-commercial and residential
construction, engineering, design, and architecture.

Note that the application deadline is May 15, 2010. The scholarship winner will
be notified by July 15, 2010. CWA will recognize and present the scholarship
in October 2010 at its 2010 Annual Conference.
 
For more information and a link to the application form, please log on to
www.constructionwriters.org/awards/scholarship. If you have questions,
please send an e-mail to Deborah Hodges, CWA executive director
at info@constructionwriters.org or Ivy Chang, chair, CWA Scholarship
Committee at ivy.chang@reedbusiness.com.
 

Ivy Chang 
Chair CWA Sponsorship Committee
 info@constructionwriters.org

Construction Writers Association | P.O. Box 14784 | Chicago | IL | 60614

www.constructionwriters.org/awards/scholarship

Hearst  JournaliSm  Awards  Program
 
IN-DEPTH  WRITING  COMPETITION
 
                     DEADLINE:  TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010
 
The following is a digest of requirements for the In-Depth Writing 
competition.  Please consult the Competition Guidelines (sent to your 
department in September) for further details.  This competition awards 
$16,700 in scholarships and matching grants to the top ten ranking 
students & their schools.  The top winner qualifies for the National 
Writing Championship in New York City.  The department receives a $100 
stipend just for entering.
 
?         In-Depth entries must be single articles or one article of a 
series which was published from December 15, 2008 through December 30, 
2009.
 
?    If the article is from a series, it may be accompanied by not more 
than one double-spaced typed page, written by the entrant, summarizing the 
remaining articles.
 
?         In-Depth articles should illustrate entrant?s ability to handle 
a complex subject clearly, precisely and with sufficient background.  The 
article can include explanatory, investigative and other types of 
enterprise reporting.
 
?         Each university may submit up to two entries in this 
competition, each by a different entrant.
 
Y    The selected entrants must be current undergraduate journalism majors 
at the time the article is published.  An exception is made for Spring, 
Summer or Fall 2009 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests in the 
2009-2010 program year.  The Spring or Summer 2009 graduates would NOT be 
eligible to complete in the 2010 National Championship.  The entries must 
have been published, however, before students were graduated.
 
?         Entrants may not have had more than one year total of 
professional experience at time of entry.
 
EACH COMPLETED ENTRY MUST CONSIST OF:
 
         Four tear sheets of the article, or one tear sheet and three 
copies.  Please do not reduce copies.  Or scan your copy and send it as a 
PDF document to jwatten@hearstfdn.org.
 
 
         The completed and signed 2009-2010 Writing Entry Blank. 
 
 
 
         If entry was published in off-campus publication, a letter from the
editor is required verifying that the entry is student work with minimal
editing and no editor rewriting.  This letter may be mailed, emailed or
faxed:  jwatten@hearstfdn.org or 415-243-0760.
 
 
 
NOTE: The deadline is the date your entry must arrive at the Foundation, not
the postmarked date.  Please send your entries early for timely delivery. 
Due to the quick turnaround of the entry material before it is sent to our
judges, late entries will not be accepted.
 
 
 
Send entries to:  
 
Hearst Journalism Awards Program, 90 New Montgomery Street, #1212, San
Francisco, CA 94105
 
 
 
Questions?  Please check our website, www.hearstawards.org, or call
1-800-841-7048 ext. 4560. 
 

Remember, if you enter you need to submit your entry to Karen Rathe or 
Roger Simpson first.

Do you want to learn multimedia? Learn more about where journalism is
headed. Apply to be on the team of the new frontier.
 
The Asian American Journalists Association is offering a fellowship at their
convention. Those chosen will receive multimedia and leadership training. In
addition, they will work on a fully converged staff - incorporating print,
audio and video for a week in Los Angeles.
 
For more and to apply go to:
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_trainings/newsproject/
I head up the program as director.
 
Marian Liu
Arts & Entertainment Reporter
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111
W 206-464-3825
mliu@seattletimes.com

Contact:
Lauren Rochester, Awards Coordinator, (317) 927-8000, ext. 210, 
awards@spj.org
 
Call for entries announced for annual Mark of Excellence Awards competition for 
collegiate journalism
 
INDIANAPOLIS - The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce 
open entries for the Mark of Excellence Awards, a contest that honors the best 
collegiate journalists in the U.S.
 
The Mark of Excellence Awards recognize 
exceptional work by student journalists in print, radio, television, 
photography and online. The contest is open to anyone enrolled in a college or 
university in the U.S. and studying for an academic degree in 2009. To be 
eligible, work must have been published or broadcast during the 2009 calendar 
year.
SPJ student members may enter for $9. The nonmember price is $18. Entrants are 
first judged on the regional level and regional award winners will be honored 
at SPJ's spring conferences. First place 
regional winners are forwarded on to the national competition. National winners 
will be honored at the 2010 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference in 
Las Vegas Oct. 3-6.
NEW THIS YEAR: Entrants can submit their work online. 
The new format allows students to enter easily and efficiently. Contest rules 
and categories are here. Visit the SPJ 
Awards site for more information and to enter.
The entry deadline is Jan. 27, 2010.
 
For more information, contact Awards Coordinator Lauren Rochester at (317) 
927-8000 ext. 210 or awards@spj.org.
 
Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information 
vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next 
generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom 
of speech and press. For more information about SPJ, please visit 
www.spj.org.

Internet News Radio Program Looking for Proactive Students 

My name is Matthew Petrillo and I am a sophomore broadcast journalism major
at Temple University in Philadelphia. I am writing in regards to an internet
news radio program that I am trying to launch.
 
I hope to provide student journalists with the credibility that we deserve
by producing Web Campus Radio News (WCR News), which will be an entirely
student-run web-based 20-minute 5-day-a-week news service that college radio
stations can download, for free, and then stream on its respective station.
Anyone will be able to download it for free from its Web site.
 
My objective is to round up student-journalists across the country and team
together to produce these daily newscasts. They would gain valuable
experience by creating these audio packages, which will strengthen their
reels, hone their reporting  and writing skills, and provide students with a
large platform to perform their work.
 
I anticipate launching this program by next semester, after the new year,
and am seeking students who are capable of creating newsworthy audio
packages in accordance to the ethics of journalism.
 
 Interested students should reply with an
e-mail (and possibly a pitch!) with the subject line, "WCR News" for more
specifics.
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
 
  
Matthew Petrillo
 
matthewpetrillo.wordpress.com

ENTER TO WIN
 
 
Our one criterion is excellence. We’re looking for the most
promising and most accomplished work by new, emerging, and established
writers. The Fall Story Contest is open to all fiction and nonfiction
entries. We’re looking for short shorts, short stories, essays,
memoirs, photo essays, graphic stories, all forms of literary nonfiction,
and excerpts from longer works of both fiction and nonfiction.
 
All entries will be considered for publication.
$3,250 First Prize $1,500 Second Prize $750 Third Prize Ten finalists
receive $100 each.
See the Contest Guidelines.
 
  
narrativemagazine.com

editors@narrativemagazine.com

for Journalists -

Want to cover the red carpet at the 2010 Academy Awards? Here’s your chance! Submit your video telling us why you would be the ultimate mtvU Oscars® Correspondent and represent the college audience. 

Submit a 2:00 video telling us why you and your camera person should be chosen to take a spot on the Oscars ® Red Carpet to represent your college newspaper or television station. If selected as a finalist, your team would be flown to Los Angeles during Oscars® week to attend and cover pre-events leading up to the big night, and the grand prize winner will earn a spot alongside the best entertainment reporters in the business and have a chance to interview some of the biggest and brightest personalities in the world. Please see official contest rules for video submission guidelines. 

http://www.mtvu.com/on-campus/oscars-student-correspondent-red-carpet-contest-2010/

21st Century Freelancing: The Risks and Returns of Independent Reporting
 
An afternoon workshop presented by The Common Language Project, the UW
Department of Communication's new in-house entrepreneurial multimedia team.
 
 
*Join international freelancers and editors to talk about everything from
pitching your stories while on the road to staying safe in a conflict zone.
*Find about exciting opportunities opening up to freelancers, the specific
dangers and risks that unaffiliated reporters endure in this new media
climate, and the unique ethical complications and challenges of
international reporting (especially when on your own). 
*Workshop your story ideas one-on-one with professional journalists and
editors.
 
 
Featuring Common Language Project journalists Sarah Stuteville, Alex
Stonehill, and Jessica Partnow, Seattle Times Assistant Managing Editor Jim
Simon, MCDM Director Hanson Hosein, Dart Center founder and former executive
director Roger Simpson, and Seattle-based international radio freelancer
Jake Warga.
 
 
The event is co-sponsored by the MCDM and the Dart Center.
 
Pizza lunch served at 1pm.
 
Open to all University of Washington students and faculty.
 
Cost: FREE!
 
RSVP here (freelancing.eventbrite.com)
 
 
Jessica Partnow
Executive Director/Audio Producer
The Common Language Project
 
University of Washington
Communications Building
Box 353740, Rm 127
Seattle, WA 98195
+1 (206) 403-3932

jessica@clpmag.org

Spring 2010 Glimpse Correspondents Program. Remember, we are seeking talented young leaders, adventurers, and storytellers to share their abroad experiences on Glimpse.org, and potentially in National Geographic platforms. 

To accommodate more study abroad application schedules, please note that we
have extended the deadline from Nov. 1 to Nov. 8.

http://glimpse.org/correspondents/share/



 Apply by Nov. 8

The Glimpse Correspondents Program is for talented writers and photographers with a passion for storytelling and a knack for finding truly unique stories. The program is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 34 who will be working, volunteering, or studying outside of their home country for at least 10 weeks. Correspondents receive the following benefits:

•$600 stipend
•Support from a team of professional editors
•Career training in writing and photography
•Guaranteed publication on Glimpse.org
•Possibility of being featured on NationalGeographic.com
For more information, follow the links on the left side of the page.
 
Kerala Taylor 
kerala@email.glimpse.org

Welcome to the uwemp/UPIU National Student Journalism Writing Contest!

The Contest Have your written voice heard by millions of viewers and build your portfolio.  What matters to you most at this critical time in your life? 

Submit a 400- to 800-word article on one of the following topics:
•	A key racial, gender or sexual issue either on your own campus or at another college across town or across the country
•	A controversial national political topic about which you have strongly held beliefs and possible solutions
•	An influential role model in a passionate field of interest—anything from sports to music, business to politics and beyond

The Prize
The grand-prize winner takes home:
•	$500 cash
•	An all-expense-paid trip to UPI’s national headquarters in Washington, DC to work with key UPI personnel and to have lunch at the National Press Club
•	An opportunity for international exposure and local press through a byline seen by millions of readers at upi.com

Judging Criteria
We actively seek op-ed submissions from college students (full- or part-time/graduate or undergraduate) that include current facts relevant to your chosen topic; ask yourself:
•	Does it convey vital facts within an imaginatively told story?
•	Is it engaging, with clarity of purpose clearly conveyed?
•	Does it insightfully contribute to our understanding of your chosen issue or person?
Within these parameters, show us your brilliant written word!

Instructions
All submissions are due by Sunday evening, November 15th, with grand-prize and runner-up winners announced on December 11th.

Submissions are accepted through uwemp’s online system by clicking the link below and following the instructions:
Please submit any questions to contest@uwemp.com  Enter at www.uwemp.com/contest. 

The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund offers annual summer internships in business reporting, news, multimedia and sports copy editing. DJNF will select up to 100 interns nationally from college sophomores, juniors, seniors and
graduate students. 

Each program provides free pre-internship seminars on
college campuses and weekly salaries starting at $350 for at least 10 weeks.
Interns who return to college full-time the following fall receive $1,000
scholarships. Students are assigned to media outlets based on their
overall performance, DJNF internship test scores, and the needs or news
organizations. Fund representatives will call finalists with internship
offers in early December. 

All applicants must take a controlled editing test
on the UW campus. Contact Prof. Roger Simpson at newsboy@u.washington.edu to
arrange test.  Full details of the internships are at www.newspaperfund.org
and click on Programs and then College Internships.

Roger Simpson, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Communication
Dart Professor of Journalism and Trauma
University of Washington
Box 353740, Seattle, WA 98195-3740
206-543-0405
newsboy@u.washington.edu

Former New York Times reporter Hedrick Smith, who won Pulitzers for his
political reporting and for a book on the former Soviet Union, will be on
campus Monday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 3.
 
Smith will be speaking in some journalism classes. At 12:30 on Monday, Nov.
2 he will speak about investigative reporting at a lunch in Communications
126.
 
At 1:30 on Tuesday, Nov. 3 he will talk about international communication at
a pizza lunch, also in Communications 126.
 
Both events are free, but students who want lunch must register at
 
http://sites.google.com/site/hedricksmithatuw/home

PLEASE NOTE - BEFORE SUBMITTING YOU MUST SUBMIT TO ROGER SIMPSON.


FEATURE  WRITING  COMPETITION
 
 
 
                    Deadline:  TUESDAY, November 3, 2009
 
 
 
The following is a digest of requirements for this writing competition. 
Please consult the Competition Guidelines (sent to your department in
September) for further details.  This competition awards $16,700 in
scholarships and matching grants to the top ten ranking students & their
schools.  The top winner qualifies for the National Writing Championship. 
The department receives a $100 stipend just for entering.
 
 
 
   Feature articles submitted should be a background, color or mood articles
as opposed to a
 
conventional news story or personality profile.
 
 
 
   Feature articles must have been published between October 15, 2008,
through November 1,
 
         2009, inclusively.
 
 
 
         Each university may submit up to two entries in this competition,
each by a different student. 
 
 
 
         The selected entrants must be current undergraduate journalism
majors at the time the article is published.  An exception is made for
Spring, Summer or Fall 2009 graduates, allowing them to enter the contests
in the 2009-2010 program year.  The Spring or Summer 2009 graduates would
NOT be eligible to complete in the 2010 National Championship.  The entries
must have been published, however, before students were graduated.
 
 
 
         The entrant may not have more than one year total of professional
experience at the time of entry.
 
 
 
         All entries must be single articles written by one author.  No
double bylines.  If the story has a credit line, the entrant must attach to
each tear sheet a statement describing the writing, reporting or editing
work contributed by the person(s) cited in the credit line.  Side-bars,
which are subordinate in length and significance to the main article, are
allowed.
 
 
 
EACH COMPLETED ENTRY MUST CONSIST OF:
 
 
 
         Four tear sheets of the published article, or one tear sheet and
three copies.  Please do not reduce the size of the copied articles.  You
may also scan your copy and send it as a pdf document.  Send to
jwatten@hearstfdn.org.
 
 
 
         The completed and signed 2009-2010 Writing Entry Blank. 
 
 
 
         If the entry was published in an off-campus publication, a letter
from the editor is required verifying that the entry is student work with
minimal editing and no editor rewriting.  This letter may be mailed, emailed
or faxed:  jwatten@hearstfdn.org or 415-243-0760.
 
 
 
NOTE: The deadline is the date your entry must arrive at the Foundation, not
the postmarked date.  Please send your entries early for timely delivery. 
Due to the quick turnaround of the entry material before it is sent to our
judges, late entries will not be accepted.
 
  
Send entries to:  
 
Hearst Journalism Awards Program, 90 New Montgomery Street, #1212, San
Francisco, CA 94105
 
 
 
Questions?  Please check our website, www.hearstawards.org, or call
1-800-841-7048 ext. 4560. 
 
To read previous winning articles, please check the monthly winners section
of the website.
 

Deadline to apply - Dec. 1

http://www.magazine.org/asme/index.aspx

Diana has an application at her desk or you can go to:
 http://www.magazine.org/asme/index.aspx

The American Society of Magazine Editors sponsors a ten-week summer internship program for college juniors each year. 

The internship program is intended for editorially oriented students. The emphasis is on editing magazines, and includes the performance under supervision of such tasks as handling reader mail, evaluating unsolicited manuscripts, researching articles, checking facts, proofreading, copy editing, interviewing, covering press conferences, and attending editorial meetings. At a number of magazines, there may also be reporting and writing opportunities, even a few bylines. Some interns have the opportunity to see how the circulation, advertising and other business departments of the magazine function. 

The program begins with a two-and-a-half day orientation in New York, during which the interns get to know each other; hear from top editors and other magazine executives about magazine editing and publishing; and meet alumni of the program who talk about magazine jobs and living in and enjoying the city. A brief orientation meeting is also held in Washington, D.C. for interns assigned there.

During the program there are weekly luncheons where interns meet and visit with a varied group of editors and other magazine professionals..

Each intern is asked to submit a written report by the final day of the internship on his/her specific work experience, suggestions for the program, and comments on journalism education.

United Press International and uwemp are gratified by the nationwide response from college journalism, creative writing and business/entrepreneurism students nationwide. This is a reminder that the contest ends at midnight on November 15th, and we actively encourage those students who‘ve not yet entered to join the contest. A day at UPI ‘s Washington, DC headquarters, lunch at the National Press Club, a $500 cash prize, and significant networking and publishing opportunities await the winner. Contest runners-up will also benefit from international exposure and bylines.
 
Students can enter the contest at www.uwemp.com/contest.
 
As always, we encourage a close dialogue; please direct all inquiries to uwemp‘s Director of Academic Affairs, Robert Rimm, at robert@uwemp.com / 248.541.2600.
 
With best wishes,
 
The uwemp/UPI team
 
Robert Rimm
Editor-in-Chief
Director of Academic Affairs
p: 248.541.2600
c: 215.870.8800
 
www.uwemp.com
3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 624
Troy, MI 48084

  Company:  	  East Oregonian Publishing Co.
  Position:
  	Washington State Field Reporter
  Location:
  	Olympia or Central WA, Washington St.
  Job Status:  	Full-time
  Salary:  	$30,000 to $35,000
  Ad Expires:
  	November 16, 2009
  Job ID: 	1109740
  
  Description:
  We are looking for a skilled, motivated reporter for the Washington state 
  operation of Capital Press, the West's leading agricultural newspaper. You'll 
  do it all -- breaking news, features and explanatory stories for our readers, 
  who are western farmers and ranchers. Must be competent in both digital and 
  print platforms; write concisely, clearly and require minimal editing and 
  take advantage of all forms of news gathering and research available. This 
  position will be based near Olympia, Wash. or central Wash. This home-based 
  position requires self-motivation and the ability to stay on-task and meet 
  deadlines. Local travel required. 

This full-time position offers a benefits 
  package including health insurance, vacation/sick leave, 401(k) and profit 
  sharing plans. 

Send resume, clips and letter of interest to East Oregonian 
  Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or 
  e-mail hr@eopubco.org
  
    http://www.journalismjobs.com/job_listing.cfm?jobid=1109740

 Our first meeting of the quarter is
scheduled for this Friday, and I was wondering if it would be possible to
put a notice in the weekly email inviting other students to come. The
details on the time, location and speaker are below. Thank you for your
time, and have a good week!
 
-Lexie Krell 
amkrell@yahoo.com
 
The Society of Professional Journalists is holding its first meeting of the
quarter Friday, October 16th at 2:30 in COM 132. Everyone is welcome for fun
and free pizza! This is a broad-based journalism organization that is
dedicated to the free press and high ethical standards. The guest speaker
this week is beat reporter Athima Chansanchai.
 
ATHIMA'S BIO:
3/2005 to 3/2009: Staff Reporter, Seattle Post-Intelligencer (worked in
Metro before being added to the Arts & Entertainment team in 2006, was on
the Consumer team covering pop culture/local talent and now back on the Arts
& Entertainment team covering local talent/events)
ALSO: MSNBC.com contributor
 
Former positions: Staff reporter, Baltimore Sun (Metro covering police,
courts, municipal government and Features from 2000 to 2005); Chief of
Research, Editor (special sections) and writer, Village Voice (1996 to 2000)
 
Professional affiliations: AAJA National Advisory Board Member, Seattle
representative and Recording Secretary for the Pacific Northwest Newspaper
Guild
NOTE: Athima is extremely involved with AAJA, so she cares a lot about
preparing students for the work force and being their resource, which is
really cool!
 
 
 

This comes from the ACES Education Fund, an affiliate of the American Copy Editors Society
  

  Deadline Nov. 15

  Juniors, seniors and grad students interested in careers in copy editing.

  Students graduating in 2009 and who have or will have full-time copy editing jobs or internships are also eligible.

  Among the criteria used by judges are commitment to copy editing as a career, work experience in copy editing and abilities in copy editing, as demonstrated by examples and recommendations.

  The big prize: the $2,500 Aubespin scholarship, named for Merv Aubespin, a longtime journalist, a former president of the National Association of Black Journalists and the ?godfather? of ACES.

  At least four other candidates get $1,000 each. All the winners will be granted free registration for the ACES national conference in April 2010 in Philadelphia.

  Full details:
  http://www.copydesk.org/scholarships.htm
  
  Questions? Contact ACES Education Fund secretary Kathy Schenck, 
  kschenck@journalsentinel.com.

The deadline is approaching to apply for the Campus Coverage Project.    
Investigative Reporters and Editors, in partnership with Education Writers Association and the Student Press Law Center, have launched a program to share investigative reporting skills with college and university students that can be applied to covering    campus issues.

Seventy-five students from around the country will be selected to participate in our Campus Coverage Project.

The centerpiece is a national workshop from Jan. 7-10, being    held at Arizona State University in Phoenix. Sessions at the workshop will focus on specific campus-coverage issues and overall reporting techniques and skills, and travel and lodging expenses will be covered. Additional training opportunities will be provided throughout the year. 

Qualified students are those with experience reporting for campus-related news outlets who have at least one year of coursework remaining.   
For more information and an online application, go to www.ire.org/campus. 

Please see attachment.

The undergraduate competition offers winners a cash prize of $10,000, as well as a paid internship of his or her choice at either Fox News Channel, The Wall Street Journal, or the New York Post. In addition, residential housing in NYC can be provided for the winner for the duration of the internship position. 

Please see the attachment.

http://www.ericbreindel.org/

For Journalism students - 

Eight finalists will be selected from the monthly winners for an all expense paid trip to NYC in June 2010 to compete in the National Writing Championship for additional awards.

$550,000 in scholarships, matching grants, & stipend available in Writing, Photojournalism, Broadcast News, & Multimedia Journalism.

Open to undergraduate journalism majors.

Deadlines:

Feature Writing 
Nov. 3

Editorial Writing 
Dec. 1

In-Depth Writing
Jan. 5

Sports Writing
Feb. 2

Personality/Profile Writing
March 2

Spot News Writing
March 30

50th Annual National Championship, NYC, June 8-12, 2010

www.hearstawards.org

90 New Montgomery St. #1212
San Francisco, CA 94105

415-908-4560
900-841-7048 x 4560

for information, application forms, etc. please see Prof. Roger Simpson or Prof. Karen Rathe

FOR JOURNALISTS, EDUCATORS, STUDENTS & OTHER PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATORS

 

ON EMERGING NEWS BUSINESS MODELS, CAREER PATHS, TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND SKILLS

 

Saturday October 10, 9am-6pm

Pigott Building, Seattle University

 

Registration: $50 / $15 Students & Unemployed

Register At Brown Paper Tickets

 

Co-Sponsored By: The Associated Press, Society Of Professional Journalists, Radio-Television News Directors Association, Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators, Seattle University Dept. of Communication and Center for Strategic Communications

 

SESSIONS INCLUDE:

 

The Future of Newspapers
Steven Smith, Former editor, Spokesman Review
Cyrus Krohn, Former publisher, Slate.com
Allen Funk, Publisher, The Herald
 

Building Your Brand as an Independent Journalist
Knute Berger, Former editor, Seattle Weekly
Mike Parks, Marple's Business Newsletter
Art Thiel, NW Sports Press

How is Technology Shaping the Newsroom of the 21st Century?

Tyler Adams, www.Newsvine.com

Wayne Lynch, News director. Northwest Cable News Channel

Lee Hochberg, Correspondent. Lehrer News Hour

Peter Gammel, KIRO-www.mynorthwest.com

 

Introduction to Investigative Reporting    
James Neff, Investigations editor, The Seattle Times
*Sponsored by the Western Washington Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists

 

Online Content Management: Who’s Using What – and Why?

Darcy Wytko, Editor-in-chief, CWU Observer

Kristin Millis, Director of student publications, The Daily, University of Washington

John Knowlton, Advisor, The Current, Green River Community College

 

LUNCH: Campion Ballroom

 

Building Independent Online News Sites
Mark Matassa, Crosscut.com
Tracy Record, Editor, West Seattle Blog
Kery Murakami, PostGlobe.com
Josh Feit, Publicola.net
 
Career Transitions: Leaving Journalism Behind
David Postman, Vulcan Corp.
Roger Nyhus, Nyhus Communications
Lou Gellos, Microsoft

 

Covering The Recovery: A Primer On Business Reporting
George Erb, Editor, The Puget Sound Business Journal
Clay Holtzman, Staff writer, The Puget Sound Business Journal

 

Online Optons: CoPress and Stunt3  (PNAJE Sponsored Event).

Darcy Wytko, Editor-in-chief, CWU Observer

Kristin Millis, Director of student publications, The Daily, University of Washington

Daniel Bachhuber, Executive director of CoPress

Rusty Lewis, College Publisher, Director of Affiliate Relations

Mike Schoelch, University relations coordinator, mtvU’s College Media Network

 

Freedom of the Press: From state sunshine laws to the federal shield law, what's the status of legal issues impacting journalists in the PNW?

Toby Nixon, President , Washington Coalition for Open Government   

Michelle Earle-Hubbard, media law Attorney with Allied Law Group.


Can Public Interest PR Help Fill the Information Gap?
Janelle Guthrie, Office of the Washington State Attorney General
Doug Honig, American Civil Liberties Union of Washington
Linda Mullen, EnviroIssues
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The Blogging Life
David Goldstein, HorsesAss.org
Andre Sharkansky, Soundpolitics.com

 

Cool Tools

Paul Balcerak, Assistant Editor of New Media, Sound Publishing

 

User Generated Content: Keeping it Legal, Keeping it Lively

Michele Earle-Hubbard, media law attorney with Allied Law Group

Tracy Record, Co-Publisher, West Seattle Blog

Mark Briggs, CEO, Serra Media

* Sponsored by PNAJE

 

Fair Fight or CopyRight?

Diana Zeigler University of Idaho. PNAJE Fellow

* Sponsored by PNAJE

Matthew Zemek 
mzemek@hotmail.com

Glimpse is seeking applicants for its Correspondents Program. Supported in
part by National Geographic Society, The Correspondents Program is for
especially talented students specializing in writing or photography. The
program is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 34 who will be working,
volunteering, or studying abroad for at least 10 weeks. Correspondents
receive a $600 stipend, a professional editor, career training in writing
and photography, guaranteed publication on Glimpse.org, and potential
publication in National Geographic platforms. 

For more information, visit:
http://glimpse.org/correspondents
 

United Press International and uwemp are pleased to announce a major
opportunity for college journalism students nationwide. A day at UPI?s
Washington, DC headquarters, lunch at the National Press Club, a $500 cash
prize, and significant networking and publishing opportunities await the
winner. Contest runners-up will also benefit from international exposure and
bylines.
  
For contest details and to submit entries, please visit
www.uwemp.com/contest.
 
Please direct all inquiries to uwemp?s Director of Academic Affairs, Robert
Rimm: robert@uwemp.com / 248.541.2600.
 
With best wishes,
 
The uwemp/UPI team
 
_____________________
 
Jordan Wolfe
uwemp.com
Phone: (248) 541-2600
Fax: (248) 654-1660
Email: jordan@uwemp.com
 
3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 624
Troy, MI 48084

We are looking for a reporter to fill the shoes of Allison Espiritu, 
who will be leaving the company within the next two weeks. 
The position is for the Ballard News-Tribune, though there may 
be some crossover between the Tribune and our sister publication 
the West Seattle Herald.
   
My number is 206-412-4866.
   
   Rebekah Schilperoort
   Online Content Editor
   Robinson Newspapers

My name is Scott Campbell, and I'm the 14 year old business editor of a news
website named Net News Daily.
 
Net News Daily receives up to 20,000 unique visitors per day, and is
syndicated to various international media outlets, including the Chicago
Sun-Times and Herald-Tribune. We're also working on a syndication deal with
a group of 50 UK newspapers. To date, we've been featured on BBC News
Online, The Guardian, The Press Association and a number of other media
outlets.
 
At this time, we have around 10 internationally based writers, ranging from
age 10 to late 40s. However, to keep our content fresh, we're looking for
new contributors to write short articles (100-150 words) and opinion pieces.
I feel that this opportunity would be beneficial for both us and your
students, and I would be delighted if you could extend the invitation to
them.
 
Any interested students (or staff members) should email
students@netnewsdaily.com to express their interest.
  
Scott Campbell,
 
Business Editor/CEO,
 
Net News Daily http://www.netnewsdaily.com
 
Phone: +44(0)20 3239 2564
 
Mobile: +44(0)7595326253
 
Twitter: @scottcampbell
 
We take the news and mash it up, into a more interesting and readable
format.
 
Net News Daily is owned and maintained by NNDMedia Network.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The October 7th SPJ Press Club has been cancelled so we can join with
other journalists' groups for a mixer the following week. You are
invited to join SPJ and local chapters of the Online News Association,
National Association of Black Journalists and Asian American
Journalists Association for the October 13th mixer.
 
Details below:
 
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time: 5 p.m. PT
Location: The Lucid Lounge, 5241 University Ave NE, Seattle, 98105
 
The event will include brief introductions from the four journalists'
organizations involved, and lots of time for socializing.
 
The social is set for a week after ONA09, the Online News Association
Conference and Online Journalism Awards Banquet in San Francisco. An
ONA board member will share the "5 things we learned at ONA09."
 
This event is open to non-ONA members, so forward this to a friend or
colleague.
 
RSVP Online News Association (
http://journalists.org/events/event_details.asp?id=78176 )
 
Any questions?
Linda Thomas
linda@lindathomas.com
 
This message has been brought to you by the Western Washington Pro Chapter of 
the Society of Professional Journalists, winner of the SPJ Large Chapter of the 
Year award for 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. The chapter also won Circle 
of Excellence awards in 2008-2009 in the categories of Diversity and Campus 
Relations. For more information about our chapter, visit 
http://www.spjwash.org. To join, visit http://www.spj.org.

Sponsored by SPJ

This should be good. It's a combined effort of Seattle U, SPJ and PNAJE
(Pacific NW Association of Journalism Educators). Two of our recent grads,
Meghan Peters and Devon Mills, are part of a panel on how new grads are
negotiating the job market.

Please see attachment

Dear SPJ Members in Oregon and Washington,
 
As you know, the Northwest boasts numerous attractions of note: delicious 
Tillamook Cheese, the massive Grand Coulee Dam and the snow-capped Cascades, to name just a few. But the region is also home to some of the greatest journalists and innovative news outlets in the U.S. One local gem in particular is Tom Hallman Jr. of The Oregonian, a Pulitzer-winning feature writer and outstanding journalist.

SPJ encourages you and your colleagues to join Tom Dec. 12 in Portland for the Narrative Writing Workshop 

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Early career reporters and front-line editors are strongly encouraged to 
attend, but all are invited to learn options for reinvigorating the writing craft.

The program is open to all journalists, with a discount for SPJ members like 
you.

We encourage you to share this information with others who may be interested.

The freestyle conversation includes discussion on topics like:
- Defining narrative writing
- Reporting for narrative
- Long form narrative storytelling
- How to apply narrative techniques to your daily reporting
- Strategies for your newsroom

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to invest in yourself and your writing!

When?
Saturday, December 12
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where?
Portland State University
Smith Memorial Student Union
Room 294
1825 SW Broadway
Portland, Oregon
Cost (includes lunch)?
$60 for SPJ members
$80 for non-members

Registration is easy! Click here to register online 
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For more information, visit the SPJ Narrative Writing Workshop Web page 
[http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102718829142&s=5651&e=001s58AmIQZKGUnrPEtQl_FVDo1T09SXACnaiaaaVCnCacr2e1G1kY9Dcdk6ePNV3HhzywZMV4LedIRfHruLlIp8bWaxXMlBg1PE1lRNw-UpTHY3bZIxjL1tw==].

Contact Heather Porter, SPJ programs coordinator, with any questions: 
hporter@spj.org
[mailto:hporter@spj.org] or 317-927-8000 ext. 204.

Thank you for considering this very useful program and for supporting SPJ. Your membership helps us continue the important work of improving and protecting journalism.

sleadingham@spj.org

They would like Journalists to volunteer with their youth - 


    My name is Georgina Ramirez I work for the Mockingbird Society. I work with
   a group of foster youth and alumni who work to keep the youth voice at the
   forefront of systems change within the child welfare system an one way of
   accomplishing that goal is through the  Mockingbird Times. The Network
   Representative are the primary authors for the Mockingbird Times.
  
   The only publication of its kind, the Mockingbird Times is a monthly
   newspaper designed and written by youth who have experienced the challenges
   of foster care and homelessness. A forum for self-expression, the award
   winning paper is filled with articles, essays, poetry, art and photography.
  
   Mockingbird Times gives voice to the real-world themes of importance to our
   marginalized youth, sharing unique insight into their lives and thoughts
   (view archives). With a well-established distribution that covers every
   state, the publication is a crucial vehicle for public education and
   advocacy regarding the foster care system.

Oct. 14. 19, 20, 21


     Georgina Ramirez
    
     Region 4 Resource Specialist
    
     Mockingbird Society
    
     206.838.6646
    
     206.323.1003 Fax
    
      
Georgina@mockingbirdsociety.org

   2010 Pulliam Journalism Fellowships
 
20 students will be chosen for a paid 10-week internship June 7-Aug.13,
2010, in Indianapolis or Phoenix. Join us for the summer of 2010. The
Indianapolis Star and The Arizona Republic, Gannett Co. newspapers, are
seeking college students and new graduates with a talent for reporting, news
design and graphics, or photojournalism for an exciting and demanding
fellowship program.
 
You'll be a member of our newsroom, work hard and gain valuable journalism
experience. You get paid, too. Our Pulliam Fellows earn $650/week for the
10-week program. You'll also get to participate in writing workshops and
learn over lunch from some of the best minds in journalism.
 
   Am I qualified?
 
College juniors, seniors and graduate students enrolled in a related degree
program as of Nov. 1, 2009, are eligible. Previous newspaper internships
and/or experience on a college newspaper are preferred. You need to be
committed to a career in news journalism. You must have reliable
transportation and arrange for your own housing. We are an equal opportunity
employer that values diversity.
 
   What's the deadline?
 
All application materials must be postmarked by Nov. 1, 2009. (We may accept
some candidates after the deadline.)
 
       Russell B. Pulliam
       Pulliam Fellowship Director
       The Indianapolis Star
       P.O. Box 145
       Indianapolis, IN 46206-0145
 
Send your completed application materials to the above address. These
materials comprise the following:
 
1 A completed application form. Download the form here.
 
2 Samples of your best published writings, at least half of which were
written under deadline.
 
3 A transcript of your college credits (or have your school send it).
 
4 A recent photograph of yourself.
 
5 Three letters of recommendation from people who know the most about you
and your work, such as editors, supervisors, teachers and colleagues.
 
Please e-mail Russ Pulliam in Indianapolis at russell.pulliam@indystar.com
or call (317) 444-6001, or Aric Johnson in Phoenix at
aric.johnson@azcentral.com or call (602) 444-4368 if you have any questions
or would like more information.
 

Politics, the Press & the Economy: A 21st Century Roadmap for Young
Journalists
A Conference for College Journalists
 
When: November 13-14, 2009
Where: Washington, D.C.
What: From Wall Street to Washington D.C., the economy has been front page
news for the past year. The Institute on Political Journalism invites
college journalism students and faculty to take a look behind the story of
the global economic meltdown and the role played by the press, politicians,
and powerbrokers. We'll explore questions like:
 
  *  From the bust to the bailouts and beyond, did the press get the story
     straight?
  *  Would stronger economic reporting have better served the American
     people?
  *  What does the global economic collapse tell us about the interplay
     between politicians, the press and economists?
 
Confirmed speakers
 
  *  Bill Adair, 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner, Washington bureau chief of the
     St. Petersburg Times & founder of "PolitiFact.com"
  *  Richard Behar, award winning investigative journalist
  *  Chad Pergram, Capitol Hill Reporter, Fox News
  *  Jennifer Hoelzer, Communications Director for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
     (D-Oregon)
  *  Deborah Solomon, Wall Street Journal
  *  Dr. Mark Grabowski, Adelphi University
  *  Robert Bluey, Director of Online Strategy, Heritage Foundation
 
Panel topics
 
  *  A Capitol Affair: The relationship between politicians and the press
  *  Liars figure & figures lie: Journalists search for fact over fiction
  *  Contract Killers: State sponsored murder of journalists
  *  Following the money & crunching the numbers: How to be a better economic
     reporter
  *  Objectivity in the new media age: Biased blogs, point of view reporting
     and the search for honest journalism
  *  Don't know much about the economy: A primer for young journalists
  *  Convergence frenzy: How to succeed in the new media world 
  *  Intellectual diversity in the newsroom: How to achieve it
 
Costs & Registration
 
The early registration of $75 per person will be available until October 14.
After
 
This date, the registration rate will be $90 per person. Hotel
accommodations are available for a discounted rate of $139 per night.
 
For further details and to complete registration form, please visit
www.DCinternships.org/IPJconf
 
Questions may be directed to Joe Starrs, Institute on Political Journalism
Director, at jstarrs@tfas.org or 1.800.741.6964.
 
Joe Starrs
Director, Institute on Political Journalism
The Fund for American Studies
 

The Daily of the University of Washington is looking for a new video
reporter to contribute to its online, broadcast-style videocast. This
position is paid.
 
Reporters will in some cases shoot, edit and write their own stories to be
published to The Daily?s website, Dailyuw.com. Our coverage includes campus
news, issues, sports, and events.
 
Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, a passion for journalism
and a good work ethic. Being able to edit video is a plus.
 
To see examples of the work we do, visit Dailyuw.com/Video
 
If interested, please send any writing samples and a resume to Maks
Goldenshteyn, The Daily?s video manager, at MaksGold@dailyuw.com

 
SPJ's Fall Continuing Ed Series Kicks Off Sept. 21
 
The Western Washington Pro Chapter of SPJ will being its Fall Continuing Ed 
Series on Monday, Sept. 21 and go for eight weeks. Topics will include Social 
Media as a Reporting Tool, Online Research Tools, Finding Work Online, 
Freelancing and more! To stay up-to-date on these classes and other SPJ 
activities, please subscribe to our free newsletter at 
http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.spjwash.org (right hand side of the home page).
 
Dana Neuts, past president
Regional director candidate, Region 10
 

They would like: students interested in music writing and/or photography. 
 
Mike Seely
Managing Editor
Seattle Weekly
206.467.4374

PULLIAM JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP

The Indianapolis Star and The Arizona Republic, Gannett Co. newspapers, are 
seeking college students and new graduates with a talent for reporting, news 
design and graphics, or photojournalism for an exciting and demanding 
fellowship program. 

The program pays $650/week for 10 weeks in 2010.  

Current college juniors, seniors or graduate program students are invited to schedule an interview for Friday, Aug. 28 in the Journalism Expo area during SPJ's Convention (August 27-30 in Indianapolis). Please e-mail Heather Porter 
[hporter@spj.org] to schedule an interview with a Pulliam Journalism Fellowship representative, or visit the respective newspapers' Web sites for more information.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/99999999/HELP03/80129025

The International Examiner
The Newspaper of the Northwest Asian American Communities
 
Job title: P/T Staff Webmaster/ IT Support
Reports to: Editor in Chief
Number of hours: Staff Webmaster: Part-time, approx. 7 hours to update each
issue, published twice a month (14 hours a month). And, additional
updates/revisions as needed every week?approx. additional 10 hours a week.
(Includes video downloads, revisions to promotional spaces, advertisement
placement, design revisions, etc.). On-call for IT/Web support. Total hours:
54 hours/month or less.
Pay rate: Webmaster, Part-time, $12-14/hour.
 
Staff Webmaster/IT Support Technician is responsible for maintaining and
updating the Web site every issue (the IE publishes the first and third
Wednesday of every month) and to resolve any Web or technical computer
issues for the organization. This team member must be available Tuesdays
prior to the first and third Wednesdays of every month, to update the
Website with the new issue?s articles, images, and information.
 
The IE prefers an applicant who has a flexible schedule, excellent
communication skills and offers experience in Web design and maintenance,
Dream Weaver, HTML, PHP, and WordPress, and offers technical computer
support and knowledge.
 
Major Responsibilities:
o    Develop, coordinate, and maintain International Examiner Website
o    Work efficiently and cooperatively with the IE team
o    Meet deadlines for completion of Website maintenance
o    Develop creative concepts/designs to maximize on-line appeal and
visibility
 
Skills required:
o    Knowledge of and experience in Web Design/Development: including HTML,
Word Press, DreamWeaver, PHP
o    Excellent communication skills and flexibility
o    Ability to work in a team environment
 
 
Contact Editor in Chief, Diem Ly, at editor@iexaminer.org or (206) 624-3925
X3 for more information or to apply. For those interested, please submit a
cover letter, resume and references. Thank you!
 
Diem Ly
Editor in Chief
International Examiner
622 S Washington St
Seattle WA 98104
(206) 624-3925 x3
fax: (206) 624-3046
editor@iexaminer.org
www.iexaminer.org

Full Court Press, which is a niche online publication that covers
 women's basketball at multiple levels: high school, college, professional (in America and Europe).
 
Stories and photos are consistently in demand throughout the year, but the
volume of stories and photos produced by each Full Court Press
writer/photographer isn't terrifically high.
 
Stories and photos fetch $25 apiece.
 
I'm not an editor or publisher, but my various freelance gigs have
put me in a position where being surrounded by other photographers,
reporters, web designers, and perhaps (in the future) an online advertising
expert will allow me to broaden my own freelance horizons while also
enabling other aspiring journalists to get their feet wet in the industry
and make at least some money for every published piece/photo, instead of
writing for free at a cheapo website or in response to a dubious Craigslist
ad that promises only exposure or some (unrealistic) ad-share revenue model.
 
I'm hoping to offer an aspiring female sportswriter the
  chance to break into women's basketball reporting and/or photography,
possibly with the Storm (for the upcoming WNBA Playoffs) and certainly for portions
of the women's college basketball season, especially when the women's NCAA
  Basketball Tournament comes to Bank of America Arena in March. A reporter
who can also perform appreciably high-quality game photography would also find
a reasonably regular amount of assignments for girls' high-school basketball
in the greater Seattle area.

Matt Zemek
 
cell phone: 206-965-0700
e-mail: mzemek@hotmail.com

Seattle Metropolitan magazine is currently seeking smart and outgoing web interns for our editorial department located in Seattle, Washington. The position requires a minimum of 20 hours a week in 4 to 5 hour stints. We are flexible with student schedules during the academic year.
 
Our fall web internship will start August 11, 2009, and end January 8, 2010.
 
Applications for fall internships will be accepted until all positions are filled. We also accept applications on a rolling basis for spring and summer.
 
Web interns are responsible for uploading magazine content to our website using our content management system; writing and fact-checking original content for the site, including blogs and events listings; assisting editors in conceptualizing and executing web exclusives such as slide shows and video/audio content; participating in team brainstorming meetings; and assisting with some administrative tasks.
 
Interns have the opportunity to write for the magazine as needed and pitch stories for the magazine, but their primary job function is to administer our website, which is updated daily. Interns proving successful on shorter writing assignments may have the opportunity to contribute to and write departments and features for the magazine.
 
Web interns should be web savvy, but not web obsessed. We're looking for self starters that bring a keen interest in the city to the table. Demonstrated interest in a range of cultural topics, especially food and drink, arts and culture, current news and events, is a plus. We value a willingness to pitch in, detail-oriented thinking, diligent fact checking, and the ability to do the heavy lifting of data entry with grace and aplomb.
 
The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or working toward a bachelor's degree in English literature, journalism, or creative writing. Our internship candidates also commonly have previous editorial experiences (at school newspapers, journals, magazines, etc.), strong interests in magazine writing, and the ability to juggle several assignments at once. Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, and content management systems is helpful but not required.
 
To apply, send a cover letter, r?sum?, three references, and writing samples to:
 
Ariana Donalds, Managing Editor
Seattle Metropolitan magazine
1201 Western Ave, Suite 425
Seattle, WA 98101
adonalds -at- seattlemet.com
 
adonalds@seattlemet.com

No phone calls, please.

Duties include:

Feature writing, covered Bonney Lake and Sumner Education, monthly Arts and 
entertainment,  monthly Bonney Lake and Sumner Business features, monthly 
senior features for our "lifewaves" section, special section features and 
covered 3-5 Bonney Lake and Sumner high school sports teams each season.  30  hours per week.

 
Bill Marcum
Publisher
Courier-Herald Newspapers
Direct: 360-802-8220
Cell: 253-670-2297
Fax: 360-825-1092
bmarcum@courierherald.com
 

August 10 through August 16

If interested, fill out the attached form and send in work samples.

Marian Liu
Arts & Entertainment Reporter
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111
W 206-464-3825
mliu@seattletimes.com

2009 Bellingham Visual Journalism Conference invitation from Western
     Washington University

Greetings, from Western Washington University s Department of Journalism!!
 
We are very excited to announce the fourth annual Bellingham Visual
Journalism Conference, which will take place on July 17 & 18. We greatly
appreciate your interest the BVJC, and want to let you know details about
this year. The new press release and poster are attached, and more
information on presenters, the schedule, and accommodations can be found on
our Web site, http://www.wwu.edu/depts/journalism/visualjournalism/.
Although not listed on the poster, we are expecting to have someone from
Getty Images present on Saturday, but we do not have a specific name yet.
 
We are offering two workshops on Friday, one on audio slideshows and one on
shooting video, and both have limited space available. If you would like to
attend one, please respond to this email and include your name and which
workshop you d like to take part in. More information on how to register will
then be sent to you. 
 
Also new this year -- if you are a visual journalist and you were laid off
in the past year, we re giving you free admission to the presentations on
Saturday. Just fill out the registration form on the Web site.
 
If you have any questions, please let me know. We hope to see you soon!
 
~Marissa
 
Marissa Doiron WWU Department of Journalism 360.650.4436 Marissa.Doiron@wwu.edu

We are a Seattle start-up building a local news service. Sites in our
network include http://capitolhillseattle.com, http://centraldistrict.com
and http://thesouthlake.com
 
We are creating an intern position with our company -- Neighborlogs Editor.
The editor will gather news and information in the Seattle area including
working with organizations like the Seattle Police Department and city
government to cover news and events. The editor will also assist with the
entirety of the start-up business including marketing and working with
customers across the country using the Neighborlogs service. The editor will
be supervised by me -- I've been working in online media for 12 years after
graduating from San Jose State University with a b.s. in journalism in 1996.

 

Justin Carder
Instivate, vice president of business development
206-399-5959
 
--
*************
http://capitolhillseattle.com
http://neighborlogs.com
206-399-5959
**************

European Union Fellowship
 
The European Union Center of Excellence seeks applicants for a
fellowship for a Pacific Northwest print or broadcast journalist to
learn about, and report on, current developments in the European
Union.
 
The EU-Northwest Journalist Fellowship provides the opportunity to
spend a week in Brussels learning about the EU and issues affecting
European integration and transatlantic relations. Journalists also
conduct research and interviews for later print publication or
broadcast.
 
Professional journalists from the Pacific Northwest and Northern
California are eligible. Applicants should have at least three
years? media experience and must demonstrate how their reporting
would benefit from exposure to the European Union.
 
Applicants should submit a CV, two examples of their work published
or broadcast in the past two years, and cover letter/project proposal
to the EU Center of Excellence by May 26. More details about the
application process are available from Phil Shekleton at the e-mail
address below. Mail address is EU Center of Excellence, Henry M.
Jackson School of International Studies, Box 353650, Seattle, WA
98195.
 
The EU Center of Excellence plans to offer the EU-Northwest
Journalist Award again in 2010 and 2011 as part of its grant from the
European Commission Delegation to the United States. Questions about
the program can be directed to Phil Shekleton at euc@u.washington.edu.
This message has been brought to you by the Western Washington Pro Chapter of 
the Society of Professional Journalists, winner of the SPJ Large Chapter of the 
Year award for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. For more information about our chapter, 
visit http://www.spjwash.org. To join, visit http://www.spj.org.
 

Career Transitions Workshop for Journalists
 
The Seattle Association of Black Journalists will sponsor a career
reinvention workshop, ?Making the Leap to Your Post-Journalism
Career,? from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25, in the
Communications Building of the University of Washington.
 
?We want communications professionals who have lost their jobs or
those who are looking for a change to know that we are there for them
and are aggressively doing what we can to help them,? said Lisa
Youngblood Hall, President of SABJ.  ?Participants attending the
workshop will hear from leading communications professionals and will
learn about current job openings. We hope they will walk away knowing
that they have options.?
 
Participants will hear from former journalists who have transitioned
to other industries, learn about hiring trends and opportunities in
communications-related fields and network with communications
professionals. The first 20 attendees to sign up can have their resume
personally critiqued in a one-on-one session with a recruiter after
the workshop. Seating is limited.
 
For more information or to register, visit
http://www.sabjonline.org/workshop.html, or contact Stacey Webb
Trammel at info@sabjonline.org or by calling 206-464-2379.

 
The Washington News Council has extended the application deadline for our
$2,000 Dick Larsen Scholarship to May 1, 2009.
 
 
 
If you know any current undergraduates who would be interested and eligible,
please let them know and encourage them to apply. 
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE that students at both 2-year and 4-year colleges, public or
private, in Washington state are eligible this year.
 
 
Details and application forms are on the WNC's website:
www.wanewscouncil.org. Questions? Call our office at 206.262.9793.
 
 
 
John Hamer & Kathy Schrier
 
Washington News Council
 
 

1) Print and Online News Grants: Internship grants of up to $2,000 to
students. Made possible by the Chicago Tribune Foundation and the William
Woo Internship Fund.
 
2) Broadcast News Grants: Internship Grants of up to $2,500. Made possible
by the scholarship fund of Lloyd LaCuesta and the late Sam Chu Lin. The Sam
Chu Lin grant is open to males and females and the Lloyd LaCuesta grant will
go to a male student. 
 
3) Stanford Chen Internship Grants: Two grants of $3,000 each to college
students who are interns at small to medium-size media.
 
The deadline for is Friday, April 24th. Applyhere: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/#journalisminternshipgrants
 
 
Nao Vang
Student Programs Coordinator
 
Asian American Journalists Association
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-346-2051
Fax: 415-346-6343
Email: programs@aaja.org
Web: www.aaja.org

 If you're interested in writing, communications, marketing 
and even a little public policy work, SPJ has a job for you. Applications are 
now being accepted for the Post-Graduate Communications Internship at SPJ 
Headquarters. The full-time, year-long position includes competitive pay, 
excellent benefits and paid vacation. 

See the SPJ Website for application instructions and a full position description. (www.spj.org) The approximate term of employment is Aug. 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010. 

Hurry - the application deadline is May 1.