Journalism Job & Career Fair – Feb. 4

Editors, register now to recruit at the job fair. CLICK HERE for the details.

Annual Meetings & Government Conference – Feb. 16-17

Register by Feb. 10. CLICK HERE for registration details.

TMI? No such thing … in the newspaper

Teens read the newspaper in print and online. Click on the video to see why

Video production sponsored by the Indiana Newspaper in Education Advisory Board and HSPA Foundation.
Click here for more information on the work the two groups do together.


Sports editor hired in Rockport

Clay Cunningham, who has nearly four years’ experience working for Indiana newspapers, has been hired as sports editor of The Spencer County Journal-Democrat (Rockport).

He will also do some news reporting for the newspaper, including coverage of city and town government and school boards, as well as feature assignments.

Cunningham, 27, comes to the Journal-Democrat from the Newton County Enterprise Reporter (Kent­land), where he covered a variety of sports and news events for nearly two years. Read more »

Journalism fellowship available

The Donald W. Reyn­olds Journalism Institute invites applications for the 2012-13 class of Reynolds Fellows.

The institute seeks proposals for an eight-month fellowship that will shape the future of journalism using the latest in technology and innovation.

Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31.  Read more »

Free hands-on training for business reporters

Polish your skills in computer-assisted reporting and learn how to hold local businesses accountable during a free workshop in Indian­apolis.

“Be a Better Business Watchdog” will be conducted from 8: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at IUPUI. Read more »

The Papers Inc. has plans for magazine

The Papers Inc. plans to increase the frequency of publication of a recent acquisition in 2012.

The media group purchased The Municipal, a specialty magazine, in September.

The publication offers news and resources on products and equipment used by police, fire, rescue, airport, street and other municipal departments. Read more »