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We are a family owned community news company with 28 newspapers and 18 specialty publications in 12 states.
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Wick Communications has sold the Rio Rancho Observer and the Observer’s agreement to publish the newspaper serving Kirtland Air Force Base to FIG Publications, LLC, of Las Cruces, N.M.
The sale closed Friday, April 30.
John M. Mathew, CEO Wick Communications Co.
The Daily News of Bogalusa wins awards!
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Daily News (Bogalusa, La.) staffers were all smiles on Saturday, April 25 after the newspaper was named Louisiana Newspaper of the Year at the 129th annual meeting of the Louisiana Press Association. Pictured (from left) former editor and publisher John H. Walker, special projects editor Marcelle Hanemann, graphics designer Kim Gerald, advertising sales supervisor Carol Case, lifestyle editor Bob Ann (Barbara) Breland, sports editor Jan Gibson and managing editor Jacob Brooks.
The Daily News of Bogalusa swept the competition at the 129th annual meeting of the Louisiana Press Association on April 25, being named Newspaper of the Year for work done in 2008.
The Daily News was awarded 12 first places, 11 seconds, 11 thirds and one honorable mention en route to being named as the recipient of both the Editorial Excellence and Advertising Excellence awards, and then being named Newspaper of the Year. The Daily News also earned a second in LPA’s online competition for its website, www.gobogalusa.com.
It was the second year in a row for Kim Gerald to win the Advertising General Excellence Award for her work as a graphics designer.
“I think the awards were the result of a small group of people believing they could make a positive impact on the communities they serve,” said former editor and publisher John H. Walker, who was transferred to a sister paper in LaPlace, La. on March 1.
“For more than three years, we worked to get everyone to develop the mindset of doing the right thing for the right reason and, fortunately for us, the judges agreed. We followed the belief of former editor and publisher (and current Wick board member) Lou Major, Sr. in that we worked to be “the newspaper that cares about the people.”
Sister papers The St. Tammany News and LaPlace L’Observateur were also recognized at the awards luncheon, with STN earning seven first place awards and 24 total awards and L’Observateur earning one first place and five total awards.
The Capital Journal wins awards
Thursday, 09 April 2009
PIERRE, S.D. – The Capital Journal came away from the South Dakota Newspaper Association annual convention with several individual and team awards.
In the general excellence category, the newspaper placed third in its circulation group of dailies with less than 14,000 circulation. There are eight South Dakota newspapers in the category. The Capital Journal also placed second in the typography and design category.
In the individual categories, reporter David Montgomery received first-place recognition in the best news series category for his continued coverage of the anti-abortion measure on the November 2008 election ballot. Associate Editor Rebecca Bentz and Managing Editor Rebecca Cruse got second-place for best photo series for a special photo page dedicated to the Pierre summer event, Oahe Days. Rebecca Cruse also received second place in the best headline writing category. And the editorial staff, including Rebecca Cruse, Rebecca Bentz, People section editor Shawna Bleecker and reporters Montgomery, Jeff Bunn and Jane Hinrichs received an honorable mention in the best feature series category for the Real People series, featured each Monday in the Capital Journal.
In advertising awards, sales representative Josie Huck and classifieds manager Amanda Peck won first place for most-original creative idea; sales rep. Nicole Neal won third place for best 2x4 ad idea; sales rep. Lynne Thomas won third place for best use of art service; and advertising sales manager Lisa Williams and graphic designer Kimberly Robinson, along with the advertising and design staff received first place for best multiple advertiser spread. The Capital Journal also received second place for best classifieds section.
Wick Communications Company Editorial Internships 2009
Friday, 13 March 2009
Wick Communications Company is dedicated to the advancement of the journalism profession in community newspapers. The company originated over 80 years ago beginning with one newspaper and has grown to include over 32 publications in 13 states employing 750 people. Wick prides itself on publishing excellent community newspapers. Visit www.wickcommunications.com.
This internship program will begin in the summer of 2009. Internships will be available for newsroom positions. These will include reporters, photographers, and/ or graphic/page designers.
All internships will be paid and the intern will be expected to be a contributing member of the newsroom staff. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain hands on experience covering the local community.
Mentors will be assigned to each intern. The mentor will coach the intern through on the job training and the practical application of their academic training.
Wick Internship Program
Wick will have a limited number of internships will be available for the summer of 2009. The location of each is to be determined by the Wick Internship Committee. Applicants must be ready to locate to any of the Wick sites although the applicant’s location preference will be considered. (See the Wick locations at www.wickcommunciations.com)
The internship will be for up to 12 weeks based on the availability of the intern.
Interns will be paid $360 per week and overtime. The interns will not qualify for benefits due to their short tenure.
A travel allowance of up to $400 will be provided to and from the location of the internship if necessary.
A living expense allowance of $400 per month will be provided if necessary.
Applicants must be Journalism majors and must have completed their sophomore year by the summer break of 2008.
Preference will be given to candidates who have worked on the campus newspaper.
Application procedure:
Applications must be received by April 30, 2009.
The attached application must be completed and submitted with the following:
A resume
Three to five published clips, photos, or pages representative of your best work to date. (More may be submitted if you desire).
A letter of recommendation from a current academic advisor or professor.
An essay no longer than 300 words explaining why you are seeking this opportunity and your career plans.
Three to five published clips, photos, or pages representative of your best work to date. (More may be submitted if you desire).
A letter of recommendation from a current academic advisor or professor.
An essay no longer than 300 words explaining why you are seeking this opportunity and your career plans.
Questions may be directed to Thomas W Riebock, Director of Human Resources, 520 515-5989, or email
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Tucson Weekly celebrates 25th anniversary.
Wednesday, 04 March 2009
On Feb. 22, 1984, the first issue of a brand-new newspaper hit the streets of Tucson. That first, 12-page issue of The Tucson Weekly featured a cover story on Gary Gisselman, then the artistic director of the Arizona Theatre Company.
In the 25 years since then, that little newspaper has grown into one of the most respected alternative newsweeklies in the country.
On Feb. 26, 2009, the Tucson Weekly celebrated its first quarter-century with the 25th Anniversary Issue. The issue looked back on the writers, stories and advertisers of the Weekly’s first quarter-century—and the city’s prospects for the next 25 years.
“It’s a big deal for any business to survive for 25 years,” said editor Jimmy Boegle. “But after looking at what the Weekly’s accomplished over 2 ½ decades, I can say this paper didn’t just survive; as far as its content, it’s thrived. There were ups and downs, of course, but we have a 25-year record to be proud of.”
Senior writer Jim Nintzel, the Weekly’s most veteran staffer—he’s been with the paper for 19 years—examined approximately 1,300 issues of the Weekly for a special timeline that will be included in the 25th Anniversary Issue.
“This has been one crazy carnival over the last quarter century, and I’ve been blessed to be a part of it,” Nintzel said. “Looking back at all those issues, I’m amazed at the talent that has appeared on these pages. It’s been a wild ride.”
The 25th Anniversary Issue was the official kickoff of the Weekly’s year-long celebration of the newspaper’s silver anniversary, which will include contests, promotions and special events. The Weekly—which has been on the Internet since 1995—was slated to launch a brand-new Web site in March. In June, the Tucson Weekly will be bringing the alternative-newsweekly world to Tucson as the host of the 32nd Annual Association of Alternative Newsweeklies convention.
Tucson’s Extreme Makeover
Monday, 02 March 2009
Tucson was the chosen location, January for filming an episode of ABC TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Ty Pennington and his crew surprised American Red Cross hero Lizzie Bell and built her family a new home in 106 hours.
It’s community support and involvement that makes Extreme Makeover: Home Edition possible, and Tucson gave its all. All labor and materials used on the build were donated by local Tucson businesses. In addition, 500 volunteers were selected to assist with the build or with the blood drive held in conjunction.
Territorial’s circulation manager, Laura Horvath, worked as one of the volunteers. She spent her time at the contractor/skilled labor check-in, where she processed and dispatched all skilled construction workers to the build. “I was amazed by the outpouring of support for the project by the construction community,” said Laura.
The show is scheduled to air on ABC Sunday, March 22.
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