SPJ and Graydon's Quarterly Luncheon for Freelancers

Looking forward to talking about insurance for freelancers today at our luncheon! Thanks @cincyspj and @Graydon_Law!

The Post - Cincy SPJ movie outing

We had a great Cincy SPJ movie outing last night! A group of us including Jenny Wohlfarth, Cara Owsley, Hagit Limor, Ginny McCabe and several others enjoyed seeing the movie together. A few of us like Jo-Ann Albers and Ginny went for pizza at Dewey's next door after the movie!

Check out The Post movie trailer here: https://youtu.be/nrXlY6gzTTM. 

Reminder - Join Us for Lunch on Thursday, January 25 for a Discussion on Freelance Insurance

Attention Freelancers!

JOIN US FOR LUNCH

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
GREATER CINCINNATI PRO CHAPTER 
AND GRAYDON 
to present our 
quarterly luncheon for freelancers

Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018

Time: 11:45 A.M. to 1 P.M. LUNCH/SPECIAL GUEST

Special Guest: Chris Cooper

Vice President, Media Liability Product Executive at QBE North America

Topic: "Freelance Insurance"

Location: GRAYDON LAW OFFICES
1800 SCRIPPS CENTER
312 WALNUT STREET

Chris Cooper, Vice President, Media Liability Product Executive at QBE North America, will join us via Skype to talk about issues surrounding freelance insurance including an overview of the coverage, and the underwriting process.

Open to all freelancers, including print, broadcast, radio and digital. Lunch will be available - Sandwich boxed lunches for $15. There will be lunch, a short talk and a closing Q and A. 

Registration & Networking: 11:45 a.m. to Noon

Program: Noon to 1 p.m. 

Questions: Ginny McCabe at gmwriteon@aol.com or at 513-604-6720

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancers-luncheon-presented-by-cincinnati-spj-and-graydon-tickets-37505944289

SPJ Region 4 Conference in Pittsburgh on March 9, 10 - Details

Save the date for SPJ Region 4 Spring Conference

Mark your calendars and plan to be in Pittsburgh on March 9 and 10 for the Region 4 Spring Conference at Point Park University.   Aimee-Marie Dorsten and her planning team have developed a series of programs that will appeal to any SPJ member -- professional or student.

Schedule

Friday, March 9 5 to 8 p.m. Opening Night Reception & Networking   NETWORKING AND THE NEWS    What's the hottest topic in journalism right now? It might be FOIA.  It might be the political climate in Washington. It might be fake news. No matter what, join Region 4 professional and student journalists in Pittsburgh for informal discussions on your favorite topic. Want to lead a session? Just let us know your topic. Then, bring your passion.   Saturday, March 10   8 a.m. -- Continental Breakfast   8:30 to 9:30 a.m. -- Super Session Countering Assault in the Newsroom: Sexual Harassment Hits Home   9:45 to 10:45 a.m. -- Breakout I  Room A: Running the student newsroom; Editors vs. Administrators Room B: Access 2018 -- Working with Public Information Officers  Room C: Crisis Reporting: Staying safe and getting the story   11 a.m. to 12 p.m. -- Breakout II Room A: Job talk: Landing internships and early career jobs Room B: Truth matters. Facts matter. Resisting the assault.  Room C: Google this   12:30 to 2 p.m. -- Lunch and Mark of Excellence Awards Keynote speaker: Dan Heyman, West Virginia Public News Service Mark of Excellence Student Awards    2:15 to 3:15 p.m. -- Breakout III Room A: You Don't Have To Sell Your Soul -- PR For Non-Profits Room B: Future Focus -- Paying For Journalism Room C: Perfecting The Podcast    3:30 to 4:30 p.m. -- Breakout IV Room A: Mock Trial -- Role Play Your Way Through Libel & Slander Laws Room B: Multi-media journalism today Room C: Human Cost: From The Opioid Crisis to Poisoned Water

Accommodations

Housing for those staying overnight is available at:   The Distrikt Hotel 453 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 339-1870 Conference rate: $134.00 per night, plus 14% tax = $152.76   A courtesy block of 30 rooms has been set aside at that rate, but you have to make your reservation by Feb. 2 to get it.

Registration

Register for the conference here.   The registration fees are as follows: PRE-SALE Prior to March 2. SPJ Members Professional -- $75 Student -- $55 Non-members Professional -- $130 Student -- $75 REGULAR RATES After March 2.  SPJ Members Professional -- $95 Student -- $75 Non-members Professional -- $150 Student -- $95 Check out the conference website for further information. For any questions, please contact Aimee-Marie Dorsten. See you in Pittsburgh!

Call for Entries - 2018 Excellence In Journalism Contest

2018 EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM CONTEST  CALL FOR ENTRIES The Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is looking for the most outstanding work appearing in print, online and on-air during 2017 in Southwestern Ohio (Cincinnati & Dayton markets), Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. ENTRY DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2018

Contest Details: Submission Details and Entry Categories Here's How to Enter Entry Form Join SPJ

Submission Details and Entry Categories Entries can be made in one or more of five categories: ALL-MEDIA: includes the three most significant awards the chapter presents for work done in any medium in 2017. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: covers articles appearing in a newspaper, in a magazine or posted online during 2017. VISUAL COMMUNICATION: includes stories that were broadcast on a television station or appeared online during 2017. AUDIO COMMUNICATION: covers material broadcast on any form of radio or produced as a podcast for online listening during 2017. BEST OF SHOW: the best reporter in written, visual and audio communication, plus the best newspaper, magazine, web site, television and radio newscast. ALL MEDIA AWARDS AM-1 -- GERALD WHITE MEMORIAL AWARD This is the most prestigious award presented by the Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). It’s named in memory of longtime Cincinnati Enquirer investigative reporter Gerald White. The award is presented to an individual or team for excellence in investigative reporting in any medium. Entries will be judged on enterprise, depth of research and overall presentation. The entry must include a one-page summary of the circumstances that prompted the story, the hurdles overcome in completing production and the impact generated by the story. AM-2 -- CAMILLA WARRICK AWARD This award honors journalists in any medium who use their professional role to make an impact on people in the community. It's named for the late Cincinnati Enquirer and Post reporter and columnist Camilla Warrick. Entries can be the work of an individual or team and must include a written statement that details the public service value of the project and the overall impact of the work. AM-3 -- FIRST AMENDMENT AWARD A free press is essential in a democracy and this award honors an individual journalist or group of journalists in any medium going to extraordinary lengths to protect the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The award recognizes excellence as journalists face constant challenges from governments, corporations or individuals trying to interrupt the free flow of information. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION W-1 -- BEST NEWS STORY Outstanding coverage of a news event by an individual or team.  This is coverage that clearly stands out from the competition. W-2 -- BEST NEWS FEATURE/NEWSMAKER PROFILE Reporting that goes beyond traditional journalism to capture the human spirit of people who are clearly making an impact on the community. W-3 -- BEST BEAT REPORTING Outstanding work done by a single reporter or reporting team covering an assigned beat.  The entry may include up to six stories. W-4 -- BEST INVESTIGATIVE/DATABASE REPORTING Original in-depth reporting of an issue with wide-ranging community interest and impact. W-5 -- BEST CONTINUING COVERAGE OR SERIES This award reflects excellence in multiple reports on a single topic by an individual or team. The entry may include up to six stories. W-6 -- BEST EDITORIAL Best opinion/editorial articles appearing online or in a newspaper or magazine. Entries may include up to six pieces by the same writer. W-7 -- BEST BUSINESS NEWS STORY This award honors excellence in reporting by an individual or team on business topics. W-8 -- BEST BUSINESS FEATURE/ANALYSIS/COLUMN An article that goes beyond the headline and takes an in-depth look at how an issue impacts consumers. W-9 -- BEST GOVERNMENT ISSUES STORY Best reporting and writing about government issues and the impact they have on citizens. W-10 -- BEST EDUCATION STORY Best reporting and writing about education issues at the primary, secondary and collegiate levels. W-11 -- BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY Best reporting and writing on health and medical matters and the impact they have on citizens. W-12 -- BEST LIFESTYLE FEATURE Outstanding reporting and writing that captures of the essence of emerging trends impacting the lives of citizens. W-13 -- BEST COMMUNITY ISSUES STORY Outstanding reporting and writing focusing on solutions to issues that are important to both urban and suburban communities. W-14 -- BEST ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT STORY Excellence in reporting and writing about arts and entertainment, including music, dance, theater and art. W-15 -- BEST ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT CRITIQUE Excellence in critiquing arts and entertainment performances and exhibitions. W-16 -- BEST SPORTS STORY Outstanding reporting and writing about a sporting event. The entry can be a single report or series of reports by an individual or team. W-17 – BEST SPORTS FEATURE Best reporting that goes beyond the scores and highlights of a game and focuses on people at the high school, college and professional levels. W-18 -- BEST MAGAZINE STORY Outstanding reporting about people, places, issues, trends or other human interest topics appearing in a regularly published magazine. W-19 -- BEST MAGAZINE INVESTIGATIVE/DATABASE STORY Outstanding investigative reporting and writing appearing in a regularly published magazine. W-20 -- BEST NEWS/SPORTS BLOG Outstanding news/sports blog in a newspaper, magazine and online. W-21 -- BEST NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE DESIGN Best overall design of daily, weekly or monthly newspaper or magazine. W-22 -- BEST NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE GRAPHIC Best graphic appearing in a daily, weekly or monthly newspaper or magazine. W-23 -- BEST WEB SITE DESIGN Best web site design. W-24 -- BEST WEB GRAPHIC Best graphic appearing on a web site. VISUAL COMMUNICATION V-1 -- BEST NEWS STORY Best news story on broadcast television or online. V-2 -- BEST FEATURE STORY Best feature story on broadcast television or online. V-3 -- BEST INVESTIGATIVE/DATABASE REPORTING Best investigative story on broadcast television or online. V-4 -- BEST BUSINESS REPORTING Best television or online business story. V-5 -- BEST GOVERNMENT REPORTING Best coverage of government issues and their impact on citizens. V-6 -- BEST CONSUMER REPORTING Best reporting of consumer issues on television or online. V-7 -- BEST EDUCATION REPORTING Best reporting of K-12 or collegiate issues on television or online. V-8 -- BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL REPORTING Best reporting on television or online of health and medical issues. V-9 – BEST SPORTS STORY Best sports story. V-10 – BEST SPORTS FEATURE STORY Best sports story that goes beyond the scores to focus on the individual. V-11 -- BEST NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY Best news photography in print or online. V-12 -- BEST SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY Best sports photography in print or online. V-13 -- BEST VIDEOGRAPHY Best videography on television or online. V-14 -- BEST PHOTO OR ART ILLUSTRATION Best illustration using photography and/or artwork in print or online. AUDIO COMMUNICATION A-1 -- BEST NEWS STORY Best news story appearing on radio. A-2 -- BEST NEWS FEATURE STORY Best feature reporting and writing of a news event or personality. A-3 -- BEST BUSINESS STORY Outstanding coverage of a business story. A-4 -- BEST GOVERNMENT STORY Outstanding reporting of government issues. A-5 -- BEST EDUCATION STORY Outstanding coverage of K-12 or collegiate educational issues. A-6 -- BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY Outstanding coverage of health and medical issues. A-7 -- BEST ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT STORY Outstanding coverage of arts and entertainment issues and personalities. A-8 -- BEST SPORTS STORY Best sports story. BEST OF SHOW  B-1 -- BEST OVERALL WRITTEN REPORTER Best overall daily, weekly or monthly newspaper.  Please submit two copies of the entry. B-2 -- BEST NEWSPAPER Best overall daily, weekly or monthly newspaper.  Please submit two copies of the entry. B-3 – BEST NEWSPAPER SPECIAL SECTION Excellence by a newspaper in presenting news, sports or other special sections. Please submit two copies of the entry. B-4 -- BEST MAGAZINE Best overall regularly published magazine.  Multiple issues can be submitted. B-5 -- BEST WEB SITE Best web site hosted by a newspaper, magazine, television or radio station. B-6 -- BEST TELEVISION NEWSCAST Best single radio newscast. B-7 -- BEST OVERALL VISUAL REPORTER A compilation of work showing how the reporter stands out from competitors. B-8 -- BEST RADIO NEWSCAST Best single radio newscast. B-9 -- BEST RADIO REPORTER A compilation of work showing how the reporter stands out from competitors. Back to top.

Here's How to Enter Submit two copies of the entry form for each submission   Entries can include printouts, URL information, DVDs or CDs Current SPJ member entry fee... $15.00 for the first entry $10.00 for the second entry         $5.00 for each entry after that Non SPJ member entry fee $25.00 per entry MAKES CHECKS PAYABLE TO:  GREATER CINCNNATI SPJ PRO CHAPTER NOTE:  SPJ members cannot use their membership to submit entries for non-members.  Each entrant must pay the appropriate entry fee. To become an SPJ member, sign up at spj.org and be sure to designate CINCINNATI PRO CHAPTER on the form. The annual national membership dues are $75.00 and can be paid in one sum or through monthly deductions. There are no local chapter dues. MAIL OR BRING ENTRIES, ENTRY FORMS AND CHECKS TO: Tom McKee Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter c/o WCPO-TV 1720 Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio  45202 THE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS BANQUET WILL BE HELD IN MAY OR JUNE, 2018 Back to top.

Entry Form Copy and paste the below entry form into a word document. Print, fill out the form and include with each individual entry you submit. For questions or concerns, please email spjcincy@gmail.com

Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter 2018 EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM ENTRY FORM DEADLINE:  MARCH 15, 2018 YOUR COMPLETED ENTRY SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:                    1) Two copies of the completed entry form                    2) One copy of the entry...                      --WRITTEN ENTRIES -- photocopy, printout or internet URL                      --VISUAL ENTRIES -- DVD or internet URL                      --AUDIO/VERBAL ENTRIES -- CD or internet URL                    3) Check payable to:  Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter ENTRY FEES: --Non-members -- $25.00 per entry --Members -- $15.00 for 1st entry -- $10.00 for 2nd entry -- $5.00 for each additional entry Members cannot submit the work of non-members to get the reduced rates --SPJ Membership #______________ CATEGORY NUMBER AND NAME:  _____________________________________________ ENTRY TITLE: _______________________________________________________________ PUBLICATION/AIR DATE:  ____________________________________________________ PUBLICATION, MAGAZINE, WEB SITE, TV OR RADIO:  ______________________________ ENTRANT NAME(S):  _________________________________________________________ ENTRANT PHONE:  _________________  ENTRANT E-MAIL: ________________________ MAIL OR DROP OF ENTRIES TO:  Tom McKee – Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter c/o WCPO-TV -- 1720 Gilbert Avenue -- Cincinnati, Ohio  45202 QUESTIONS:  Tom McKee -- tmckee@wcpo.com or (513) 608-1782 Go to spj.org to become an SPJ member or renew your membership. Make sure you designate Cincinnati Pro Chapter. There are no local chapter dues. THE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BE HELD IN MAY OR JUNE, 2018

Join Us - SPJ and PRSA to present "The Changing Newsroom" on Feb. 7

Register Now: The Changing Newsroom, presented by Cincinnati PRSA and Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the SPJ

Join us for lunch and a lively panel discussion as The Public Relations Society of America, Cincinnati Chapter and Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists discuss the changing newsroom.

The event will be moderated by Hagit Limor,  former investigative reporter; associate professor of electronic media at UC.

Panelists Include:

• Pam Gilchrist, Brand Marketing Communications Strategist, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker and Author, Area Marketing Director, Chick-fil-A Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
• Jennifer Tan, Public Relations Manager, Newport Aquarium
• Mike Canan, Senior Director for Content Strategy, E.W. Scripps Company
• Michael Kilian, Senior News Director, Cincinnati Enquirer

Event Details:

 

When:	Wednesday, February 7
Where:	Vehr Communications 700 Walnut Street, Suite 450, Cincinnati
Time:	11:30 a.m. - Doors open for check-in and networking 12:00 p.m. - Program and lunch
Cost:	$15 - PRSA Cincinnati Chapter and SPJ Members  $10 - PRSSA Members/Students $20 - Non-members
RSVP:	Deadline to register is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2 (this is also the deadline to cancel and receive a refund).
Parking Information:	There are several surface parking lots in close proximity to the venue, as well as multiple parking garages located downtown. Metered on-street parking spots are also available. A comprehensive list of parking garages can be found at the following link.

Pam and Jennifer will discuss their award-winning Blacksmith media relations campaigns and how they successfully penetrated through the clutter of all the media messages that bombard the public. Jen also provided insight into the TV news industry having worked in it for more than 10 years before making her transition into PR four years ago.

Mike Canan, 37, is the Senior Director for Content Strategy with the E.W. Scripps Company, based here in Cincinnati. In that role, he works with Scripps TV stations across the country to help them deliver compelling, interesting news content. He previously served as editor of WCPO.com. In that role, he led the station's innovative digital journalism team. WCPO is the first local broadcast TV station in the country to launch a paid membership service. Before working at WCPO.com, Canan served as the managing editor for Scripps Treasure Coasts Newspapers in Florida where he ran the day-to-day operations of the newsroom. Canan is a graduate of Ohio University and holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism. He lives in Norwood with his wife and two sons. 

Michael Kilian is senior news director at Enquirer Media in Cincinnati. In his role, he oversees much of the local news report online at Cincinnati.com and in the printed Cincinnati Enquirer. He has worked for Gannett Co. Inc. news sites for much of the past quarter-century, including in Upstate New York, Vermont and Maryland before coming to Ohio in early 2015. He is a graduate of Cornell University and is a member of the Rotary Club of Cincinnati.

Jo-Ann Huff Albers featured at Third Thursdays

Third Thursdays at Cedar Village is the name of our free luncheon series. We’re bringing you leading experts on the topics, issues and innovations affecting your life. Don’t miss these entertaining programs. Bring a friend, enjoy lunch on us, and come prepared for a great time!

When: The third Thursday of the month on January 18, February 15 and March 15 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Where: Cedar Village, 5467 Cedar Village Drive, Mason, OH 45040.

RSVPs required. More info. at www.cedarvillage.org.

Our New Series: Ripped from the Headlines-How to Make Sense of a Crazy World
On January 18, 2018

“Real News vs. Fake News and How to Tell the Difference”.  The speaker will be veteran journalist, writing coach, editor and publisher Jo-Ann Huff Albers. She is a board member of the Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves on the communications committee of Woman’s City Club of Greater Cincinnati. Albers was a 2016-2017 member of the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Publishers Advisory Board. She is also the retired founding director of the Western Kentucky University School of Professional Journalism & Broadcasting.

The series will continue on February 15th and March 15th.

Here's a few photos from the Jan. 18 event: 

Jo-Ann Huff Albers with Steve Hirschberg of Cedar Village

Jo-Ann with Cincinnati SPJ board members Ginny McCabe and Emil Dansker at the event

Cincinnati SPJ at the Movies - 'The Post' on Jan. 21 in Kenwood

Our chapter's first social event of 2018 will be a Cincinnati SPJ movie night to see the new Stephen Spielberg/Tom Hanks/Meryl Streep film "The Post."

The movie tells the story of how the Washington Post decided to publish The Pentagon Papers after the New York Times broke the story only to be ordered to stop further publication of the documents.

We'll be attending the *4:40 p.m. screening of the movie on Sunday, January 21 at the Kenwood Theatre at 7815 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. For more info., go to www.kenwoodtheatre.com.   

Watch the movie trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrXlY6gzTTM&feature=youtu.be  

Matinee ticket pricing is $7.50. If we have a group of 20 or more, the cost will be $7.

  

After the movie, we will gather for a discussion at Dewey’s Pizza next door to the theater.

Hope you can make it. Looking forward to seeing you there. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Ginny McCabe, chapter president, at gmwriteon@aol.com, so we can get a guest count.

(*Subject to final confirmation from the theater.)

Cincinnati SPJ Board Member Jo-Ann Huff Albers to speak at Cedar Village

Jo-Ann Huff Albers will be the special guest at Cedar Village on Thursday, January 18 for the Third Thursday luncheon series. She will address "Real vs. Fake News" during the program.

Cincinnati SPJ Board President Ginny McCabe and Board Member Emil Dansker will also be in attendance for the luncheon.

About Jo-Ann Huff Albers

Jo-Ann Huff Albers, 80, retired founding director of the WKU School of Journalism & Broadcasting, worked for The Cincinnati Enquirer for 20 years in various capacities. Her final title there was Kentucky executive editor. Between leaving The Enquirer in May 1981 and coming to Bowling Green in May 1987, she was editor and publisher of Sturgis Journal in Michigan and Public Opinion in Chambersburg, Pa., and Gannett general news executive, working with Gannett News Service and USA Today.

She is a writing coach for the annual Mountain Workshops held by the WKU photojournalism program, edits the weekly bulletin of the Lockland Church of Christ, serves on the board of Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and the communications committee of Woman’s City Club of Greater Cincinnati for which she does copyediting on its bulletin and website, and on Friday mornings reads news and opinion pages of The Enquirer on the radio for the blind. She was a 2016-17 member of The Enquirer’s Publishers Advisory Board. A member of the Journalism and Women Symposium, she has attended all but two JAWS camps since the late 1980's. 

   

She is a past president of the Ohio Newspaper Women’s Association and national Women in Communications Inc.

For more information about Cedar Village and the Third Thursday program, visit http://cedarvillage.org/thirdthursdays/

Join Us for Lunch on January 25 for a Discussion on Freelance Insurance

Attention Freelancers!

JOIN US FOR LUNCH

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
GREATER CINCINNATI PRO CHAPTER 
AND GRAYDON 
to present our 
quarterly luncheon for freelancers

Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018

Time: 11:45 A.M. to 1 P.M. LUNCH/SPECIAL GUEST

Special Guest: Chris Cooper

Vice President, Media Liability Product Executive at QBE North America

Topic: "Freelance Insurance"

Location: GRAYDON LAW OFFICES
1800 SCRIPPS CENTER
312 WALNUT STREET

Chris Cooper, Vice President, Media Liability Product Executive at QBE North America, will join us via Skype to talk about issues surrounding freelance insurance including an overview of the coverage, and the underwriting process.

Open to all freelancers, including print, broadcast, radio and digital. Lunch will be available - Sandwich boxed lunches for $15. There will be lunch, a short talk and a closing Q and A. 

Registration & Networking: 11:45 a.m. to Noon

Program: Noon to 1 p.m. 

Questions: Ginny McCabe at gmwriteon@aol.com or at 513-604-6720

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancers-luncheon-presented-by-cincinnati-spj-and-graydon-tickets-37505944289