There is an assistant editor opening at Sosland Publishing in Kansas City, Mo. Candidates should be self-starters that are well-versed in AP Style and have an interest in web and video editing. The position includes work on two food-related trade magazines—Baking Buyer and InStore Buyer—as well as e-newsletters and custom publishing projects. For more information, e-mail editor John Unrein at junrein@sosland.com or editor Joanie Spencer at jspencer@sosland.com.
www.bakingbuyer.com
www.twitter.com/bakingbuyermag
www.instorebuyer.com
Monday, January 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Networx Seeking Production Artist
Robstan Group, Inc.
Job Title: Production Artist
Reports to: Art Director
Location: Kansas City, Mo.
Contract to Fulltime Hire; 30 hours; Monday-Friday
Job Summary
The Production Artist collaborates with the Art Director to design and produce magazines, brochures, newsletters, programs and other print marketing B2B collateral in a fast paced but fun environment.
Responsibilities:
Assist in design and production of a variety of print projects
Flight check files to vendor determined print specifications
Education, experience and skills:
Ability to handle multiple tasks / projects
Ability to meet deadlines
Proven print/design layout skills
Ability to turn around revisions to files quickly
Excellent organization skills
Strong interpersonal and communication (spoken & written) skills
Highly proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop on a PC.
Familiar with Microsoft Outlook / E-mail
Familiar with Microsoft Word
Self-motivated
Team oriented
Outstanding relationship building skills and ability to collaborate with other marketing professionals
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related experience.
minimum 3 years experience working in an ad agency, print shop, or in-house design department.
Compensation: Hourly, Commensurate with experience
Forward resume and cover letter to aaron@robstan.com. Must show portfolio if interview is requested and ability to pass an Adobe Creative Suite test.
Social Media Workshop: Hear Tips on Twitter, LinkedIn Lessons and Ways to Find Facebook Friends”
By Jeff Gelski
The ideal social media tool for business-to-business publications may differ by publication. Twitter has proven valuable in gathering contacts and story leads for The Packer, a weekly newspaper and Web site that reports on the marketing of fresh produce, said Fred Wilkinson, managing editor. While using Twitter, Courier Magazine has made more use of its Facebook page, said Jody Becker, editor.
Both Mr. Wilkinson and Ms. Becker spoke at the “Social Media Workshop: Hear Tips on Twitter, LinkedIn Lessons and Ways to Find Facebook Friends,” which was held Oct. 20 at the Sylvester Powell Community Center in Mission, Kan. The Kansas City chapter of the American Society of Business Publication Editors produced the event.
Both speakers said using social media tools may not take all that much time. Ms. Becker works at Networx Communication Corp. in Kansas City, Mo., and serves as editor of not only Courier but also three other magazines – Applicator, Professional Window Cleaner and Scaffold Industry Magazine. She does not want to hear other editors say they’re too busy for social media tools.
“I have to tell you, you’re not,” she said.
Mr. Wilkinson checks Twitter a few times a day and estimates he spends an hour a day on it. A few times a week The Packer editors and writers find a story lead through Twitter.
About 700 people follow The Packer, based in Lenexa, Kan., and owned by Vance Publishing, on Twitter. The Packer follows close to 600 individuals or organizations, including government agencies, reader companies and advertisers, on Twitter.
“If you follow somebody on Twitter, they generally follow you, too,” Mr. Wilkinson said.
When covering a convention, The Packer editors and writers have sent out tweets about new product launches from produce companies along with a note that a full story will appear later. Mr. Wilkinson said a key benefit of Twitter is that it costs practically nothing to join.
The degree of technological knowledge runs a wide gamut in the agriculture industry, Mr. Wilkinson said. Executives for Chiquita can be as up to date as anybody, but farmers in Idaho might not be all that tech-savvy, he said.
The Packer uses owl.ly to shorten web site links. HootSuite tracks statistics on social medial tools. The Packer has a Facebook page but does little with it. Mr. Wilkinson finds LinkedIn offers a way to keep in touch with co-workers, friends and colleagues.
Ms. Becker uses Facebook often, primarily with Courier Magazine, which now has 50 Facebook fans. She updates the magazine’s Facebook page at least once a day, which takes about 10 minutes a day. Facebook updates immediately go out on Twitter.
“It’s not a huge time investment,” she said.
On the Facebook page, she posts articles, comments on industry issues or seeks out story ideas or sources for stories. She also posts her blog entries to the Facebook page, where she has found people may feel more comfortable commenting on the entries.
Ms. Becker has joined Facebook pages run by advertisers in her magazines. She will request permission to add a link from her magazines to the advertisers’ Facebook pages although sometimes the request is denied.
Facebook has yet to make a lot of money for her company, but it has played a role in picking up several subscriptions.
Ms. Becker also has sent out Twitters from events. She said the first time she felt a little guilty doing that while the event was going on, but the web sites did see a spike in activity during the event.
Ms. Becker also mentioned Ning, a social network that is similar to Facebook. Ning lets users set up programs tailored to their industry.
Mr. Wilkinson urged editors to keep an open mind to any new social media tools that may appear in the future.
“Who’s to say in six months or three years what new thing in social media will come along,” he said. “Be ready to adjust and embrace new things. See what works for you.”
The ideal social media tool for business-to-business publications may differ by publication. Twitter has proven valuable in gathering contacts and story leads for The Packer, a weekly newspaper and Web site that reports on the marketing of fresh produce, said Fred Wilkinson, managing editor. While using Twitter, Courier Magazine has made more use of its Facebook page, said Jody Becker, editor.
Both Mr. Wilkinson and Ms. Becker spoke at the “Social Media Workshop: Hear Tips on Twitter, LinkedIn Lessons and Ways to Find Facebook Friends,” which was held Oct. 20 at the Sylvester Powell Community Center in Mission, Kan. The Kansas City chapter of the American Society of Business Publication Editors produced the event.
Both speakers said using social media tools may not take all that much time. Ms. Becker works at Networx Communication Corp. in Kansas City, Mo., and serves as editor of not only Courier but also three other magazines – Applicator, Professional Window Cleaner and Scaffold Industry Magazine. She does not want to hear other editors say they’re too busy for social media tools.
“I have to tell you, you’re not,” she said.
Mr. Wilkinson checks Twitter a few times a day and estimates he spends an hour a day on it. A few times a week The Packer editors and writers find a story lead through Twitter.
About 700 people follow The Packer, based in Lenexa, Kan., and owned by Vance Publishing, on Twitter. The Packer follows close to 600 individuals or organizations, including government agencies, reader companies and advertisers, on Twitter.
“If you follow somebody on Twitter, they generally follow you, too,” Mr. Wilkinson said.
When covering a convention, The Packer editors and writers have sent out tweets about new product launches from produce companies along with a note that a full story will appear later. Mr. Wilkinson said a key benefit of Twitter is that it costs practically nothing to join.
The degree of technological knowledge runs a wide gamut in the agriculture industry, Mr. Wilkinson said. Executives for Chiquita can be as up to date as anybody, but farmers in Idaho might not be all that tech-savvy, he said.
The Packer uses owl.ly to shorten web site links. HootSuite tracks statistics on social medial tools. The Packer has a Facebook page but does little with it. Mr. Wilkinson finds LinkedIn offers a way to keep in touch with co-workers, friends and colleagues.
Ms. Becker uses Facebook often, primarily with Courier Magazine, which now has 50 Facebook fans. She updates the magazine’s Facebook page at least once a day, which takes about 10 minutes a day. Facebook updates immediately go out on Twitter.
“It’s not a huge time investment,” she said.
On the Facebook page, she posts articles, comments on industry issues or seeks out story ideas or sources for stories. She also posts her blog entries to the Facebook page, where she has found people may feel more comfortable commenting on the entries.
Ms. Becker has joined Facebook pages run by advertisers in her magazines. She will request permission to add a link from her magazines to the advertisers’ Facebook pages although sometimes the request is denied.
Facebook has yet to make a lot of money for her company, but it has played a role in picking up several subscriptions.
Ms. Becker also has sent out Twitters from events. She said the first time she felt a little guilty doing that while the event was going on, but the web sites did see a spike in activity during the event.
Ms. Becker also mentioned Ning, a social network that is similar to Facebook. Ning lets users set up programs tailored to their industry.
Mr. Wilkinson urged editors to keep an open mind to any new social media tools that may appear in the future.
“Who’s to say in six months or three years what new thing in social media will come along,” he said. “Be ready to adjust and embrace new things. See what works for you.”
Monday, October 26, 2009
Networx Seeking Assistant Editor
Networx Communication
Job Title: Assistant Editor
Reports to: Editor
Location: Kansas City, Mo.
Full Time; 37.5 hours; Monday-Friday
Job Summary
The Assistant Editor collaborates with the Editor to write and edit articles and news stories that appear in the print editions, e-newsletters and other e-media related content for four B2B and association magazines.
Ability to meet deadlines Proven proofing, editing, and writing skills Excellent organizational skills Strong interpersonal and communication (spoken & written) skills Advanced skills in Microsoft Word Familiar with Microsoft Outlook / E-mail Familiar with Microsoft Excel Familiar with database and content management systems Familiar with social networking initiatives Self-motivated and team-oriented Outstanding relationship building and ability to interview sources, organize and write feature articles, news stories and execute good note-taking skills. Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or related field of study 1-2 years experience working in a similar capacity; project management, writing and editing a plus
Job Title: Assistant Editor
Reports to: Editor
Location: Kansas City, Mo.
Full Time; 37.5 hours; Monday-Friday
Job Summary
The Assistant Editor collaborates with the Editor to write and edit articles and news stories that appear in the print editions, e-newsletters and other e-media related content for four B2B and association magazines.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in editing, proofing and writing short departments
- Write features that appear in the news and features sections of the print editions by conducting interviews and acquiring art.
- Help coordinate the art/production stage of the print edition, including tracking assigned articles, editing and proof-reading pages.
- Assist editor by providing material for web, including but not limited to, news items, articles, tradeshow reviews and photo galleries.
- Follow up on requests from readers and vendors for PDFs or extra issues
- Assist with marketing, circulation, webinars and special issues
- Assist with tracking materials for production, including ads, photographs and copy
Education, experience and skills:
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Forward resume and cover letter to jody@robstan.com or fax to 816.472.7765.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Social Media Workshop
Upcoming event on Oct. 20
Presented by the Kansas City chapter
Social Media Workshop
Hear tips on Twitter, LinkedIn lessons
and ways to find Facebook friends
speakers
Jody Becker
Editor of Professional Window Cleaner,
Courier Magazine and Applicator
and secretary of the Kansas City
chapter of the ASBPE
Fred Wilkinson
Managing editor of The Packer
Managing editor of The Packer
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Sylvester Powell Community Center
5200 Martway
Mission, KS 66202
$15 for ASBPE members
$20 for non-members
Includes lunch
Registration deadline:
Friday, Oct. 16
To register, contact Jeff Gelski, president of the Kansas City
Chapter, at jgelski@sosland.com or (816) 756-1000, ext. 867.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Western Region Azbee Awards Ceremony Is July 9
Want to hear how some regional ASBPE award winners created their winning pieces? Then come to this awards ceremony and educational session!
Confirmed award-winning speakers:
Time: Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Location:
For more information or to RSVP: Jeff Gelski, Kansas City chapter president, at (816) 756-1000, ext. 867, or email him at jgelski@sosland.com.
Confirmed award-winning speakers:
- Kristi Reimer, editor of Veterinary Economics, Advanstar in Lenexa, Kan.
- Geni Wren, editor and associate publisher of Bovine Veterinarian, Vance Publishing in Lenexa, Kan.
Time: Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Location:
JJ’s Restaurant,Cost: $50 per person; $375 for a table of eight
910 W. 48th St. (2 blocks west of The Plaza)
Kansas City, Mo 64112
Map
For more information or to RSVP: Jeff Gelski, Kansas City chapter president, at (816) 756-1000, ext. 867, or email him at jgelski@sosland.com.
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