April 23, 2012
Press Club recognizes Nancy McGuire with First Amendment award
This year’s Alaska Press Club Howard Rock/Tom Snapp First Amendment Award goes to a Nome journalist who works tirelessly to advocate on behalf of her community’s right to know. As a fearless, unapologetic journalist, Nancy McGuire (editor and owner of the Nome Nugget) has been unafraid to use the press freedoms afforded by the First Amendment to tackle controversial issues in a small frontier town in remote Alaska.
She worked diligently to expose the ill-fated Web campaign of a horror movie called the Fourth Kind that was promoted by fabricating false professional credentials and publications for its protagonist. Universal Studio’s hired PR people publishing fake stories accredited to The Nome Nugget and other Alaska publications. Nancy didn’t take kindly to the insult on the press and involved Press Club attorney John McKay. The fight against giant Universal Studios resulted in them retracting their stories and settling with Alaska publications.
Earlier this month, NOAA called for a public comment period for a peer review of the review dealing with the proposed ESA listing of ice seals. However, they wouldn’t put a public notice in the paper to actually let the public know that it is up for public comment. Nancy spent hours on the phone convincing the bureaucrats that a document hidden on some obscure website is not in the spirit of letting the public know.
Nancy was nominated by John Creed, a professor of journalism at the Chuckchi College in Kotzebue, and Diana Haeker, a reporter at the Nome Nugget.
April 10, 2012
Southeast Alaska’s largest distributed community newspaper seeks dynamic, forward thinking Managing Editor
The Capital City Weekly is a beloved institution in Southeast Alaska and they are seeking a new leader. They have spent more than 30 years covering the Panhandle. It’s a tall order and they love it. In addition to writing, editing, design and photography, the managing editor is responsible for crafting the editorial plans and direction of our weekly newspaper. This includes recruiting and supervising freelance contributors throughout Southeast Alaska. Read more at journalismjobs.com.
February 25 2012
Press Club scholarships for J-Week travel
The Alaska Press Club is offering travel assistance awards for working journalists and journalism students to attend the annual J-Week professional conference. The awards are up to $250 in reimbursement for travel expenses, redeemable by successful applicants after submitting their travel expense receipts. Application deadline is March 13, 2012.
February 17 2012
Alaska Press Club Journalism Fellows 2012
Alaska Press Club is offering a mentorship opportunity for journalism students again this year. Five students will be selected to participate. Application deadline is March 9, 2012. Mentorships will run from March 19 to April 21, 2012.
Participants will have the opportunity to pitch, report and produce a story that reflects on the theme “Journalism in Alaska.” An experienced, working Alaskan journalist in the field of your choice will provide support, ideas and a valuable critique. It’s a great way to network with professionals, get feedback and see your work published.
If you are a journalism professional who would like to mentor a student, contact rosey@alaskateenmedia.org.
February 13 2012
Paid internships
The Associated Press is offering paid journalism internships for the summer 2012 in 10 U.S. cities (including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.) and 10 international locations (including London, Jerusalem, Seoul, Mexico City, Rome, Bangkok, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro and Moscow). Deadline is March 2. Please apply online at careers.ap.org.
January 19 2012
Journalism job postings
NEW MEDIA PRODUCER
KTOO seeks a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills in journalism and online content management, including writing and editing for the web, graphic design and site management. The New Media Producer will be responsible for writing, editing and posting multimedia content for multiple public media websites. The New Media Producer will work closely with KTOO’s programming, production and news staff so strong communication skills are required. Tasks require a strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines, as well as a thorough understand of the use of the Internet for delivering multimedia content and engaging audiences. (Job announcement.)
July 21 2011
Journalism job postings
The Peninsula Clarion is seeking a police and courts/general assignment news reporter to become part of its team in Kenai. Applicants must be able to write accurate and engaging stories; have a good grasp of grammar and AP style with solid editing skills; and be able to work well under deadline. InDesign experience a plus. The position includes evenings and one weekend shift. Email a cover letter, resume, clips and references to Will Morrow, editor, at will.morrow@peninsulaclarion.com.
And there are two openings at The Juneau Empire.They are seeking an experienced journalist to join them in bringing Cops and Courts news to our readers online and in print through text, video and any other technical means necessary. Also, The Juneau Empire Newspaper’s Neighbors section needs a strong community editor with a flair for news and feature writing and great layout skills who brings out the best in contributing columnists. Send resume, cover letter and clips to john.moses@juneauempire.com.
April 20 2011
Alaska Press Club Journalism Fellows 2011
Congratulations to the students and mentors who collaborated to complete projects for 2011. Please enjoy reading, viewing and listening to their works!
Slideshow: Anchorage Times Archives
Student: Kosette Isakson, Dimond High School and Alaska Teen Media Institute
Mentor: Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News
Photo by Kosette Isakson
Kosette Isakson photographed the Anchorage Times archives, which are currently located at the Anchorage Daily News building. She discovers how newspapers archived information in house before the Internet.
‘Deadliest Catch’ and Dutch Harbor: How Alaska Has Made Journalism History
Student: Lauren Heyano, Polaris K-12 School
Mentor: Katie Spielberger, Capital City Weekly
Is reality television journalism? Lauren Heyano explores this question with her reporting on “Deadliest Catch,” and an interview with Tim Mahoney, a Harbor Officer with the City of Unalaska.
Nellie Moore
Student: Aviva Hirsch, West Anchorage High School and Alaska Teen Media Institute
Mentor: Lori Townsend, APRN
Aviva Hirsch profiles Nellie Moore, one of the first Alaska Native women to join the journalism profession in Alaska.
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