Sunshine Week starts in two weeks. Launched in 2005 by the American Society of News Editors — now News Leaders Association (NLA) — Sunshine Week has become an enduring initiative to promote open government. How you will celebrate Sunshine Week 2021 at your news organization? You can find ideas and …
Read More »When reporters are arrested at protests
A reporter for the Des Moines Register is facing trial on March 8 after her arrest at a protest — “for journalists the most dangerous place in America.” Below is the Register’s editorial on the topic. As it notes, Andrea Sahouri is one of at least 126 journalists arrested or …
Read More »Best practices from newspaper Zooms
Newspaper Relevance guru Tom Silvestri spent much of 2020 participating in webinars and virtual conferences and has compiled an exhaustive list of Best Advice. The nine-part series covers a wide range of topics with a heavy focus on revenue.“The Zoom world of newspaper conferences allowed me a front-row seat at …
Read More »Elko Daily Free Press – Mining Editor
MINING EDITOR Help keep northern Nevadans informed about state politics and rural issues, and the world informed about the multibillion-dollar gold mining industry in this full-time position at the Elko Daily Free Press. Northeastern Nevada’s largest newspaper publishes five days a week and keeps readers informed 24-7 at elkodaily.com. …
Read More »What will 2021 bring for newspapers and shoppers?
By Peter W. Wagner The “good old days,” when the hometown newspaper was often the only game in town, are gone forever. New digital platforms are arriving, and sometimes disappearing, quicker than an editor can shout “stop the press.” But digital competition isn’t just upsetting the newspaper and shopper industry. …
Read More »A great promotion for winter — or any season
By Peter W. Wagner “All Roads Lead to” is an easy-to-produce alternative to the traditional progress sections many newspapers publish sometime during the year. But the traditional large, all-inclusive progress sections of the past can often be difficult to produce. The huge size of the finished piece can quickly consume …
Read More »Social, yes. News, not so much.
by Peter W. Wagner Community newspaper publishers shouldn’t worry that social media will force them down the road of last century’s buggy whip factories. Buggy whips were manufactured for just one purpose. There was little demand for them when automobiles replaced the horse-drawn buggy. Community newspapers, however, serve many needs …
Read More »Full-time general assignment reporter for The Pahrump Valley Times & Times-Bonanza & Goldfield News
The Pahrump Valley Times & Times-Bonanza & Goldfield News is seeking to fill a full-time general assignment reporter to cover a variety of diverse beats. The reporter will write a variety of content for both publication’s print newspaper, website and social media channels that includes, but not limited to, investigations, features, …
Read More »Nevada journalists’ book chronicles local World War II veterans
Life in the United States changed on one Sunday in December 1941. At 2:31 p.m. Eastern time on CBS Radio, newscaster John Daly interrupted programming to announce a catastrophic attack near Oahu. “We interrupt this program to bring you this special announcement. The Japanese have attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, by …
Read More »Reporting on problems while seeking solutions
by Bart Pfankuch With a few simple questions, and just a little extra effort, reporters and editors can quickly improve the quality and value of their work and raise the profile and credibility of their news organization. And if done correctly, and regularly, this new method of reporting stories can …
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