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Visiting journalists needed for Alabama high school workshop

Posted on June 10, 2009 | Leave a comment

A note from Meredith Cummings, director of the Multicultural Journalism Program at the University of Alabama:

The University of Alabama’s Multicultural Journalism Program is just around the corner. Fifteen students will be on campus from June 12-21 for the annual workshop.

The annual Visiting Professionals Day will be on Wednesday, June 17. I wanted to ask if you would be interested in being a part of this day.

Visiting Professionals arrive around 9 a.m. in Tuscaloosa and spend most of the day hanging out with students in the lab, helping them figure out what they have in the way of a story, and helping them get started with the writing process. (They will have completed their reporting from the Black Belt the day before.) Each student is assigned their own professional to help them write, edit and polish their story.

Each professional also speaks to the group of students briefly about their background. Lunch with the students will be provided during the day, and the work is usually done by mid-afternoon.

If you would be interested in helping us with the special event, please let me know by e-mailing mjp[at]ua.edu or calling 205-348-2772. Thank you so much.

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Possible SPJ workshop on social media and journalists

Posted on June 10, 2009 | Leave a comment

A note from Jenn Rowell, president of the Alabama chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists:

Save the date for our next program, June 24 and/or June 25.

We’re going to focus on Twitter, social media and how journalists can use those tools to enhance coverage and generate Web traffic. Some of us use it, some of us don’t, so let’s discuss pros and cons, best practices, neat tricks, how-tos and lingo. (See “The Twitter Explosion” from the American Journalism Review.)

Here are possible plans:

  • Host one in Prattville, since it’s sort of (although not really) a halfway point for Montgomery and Birmingham folks.
  • Or host one in Montgomery and one in Birmingham (like we’ve done on several occasions).

If y’all could weigh in on what you would prefer and if any of you use Twitter and social media on a regular basis and would like to help facilitate discussion, let me know at AlabamaPro.SPJ[at]gmail.com. I have a few in mind, but am always looking for fresh faces!

Thanks!

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June event: Keep Hops Alive

Posted on June 5, 2009 | Leave a comment

The J. Clyde

  • June mixer: Keep Hops Alive
  • Tuesday, June 16
  • 5:30 to 7 p.m.
  • The J. Clyde, 1312 Cobb Lane, Southside [map]
  • $1 (see note)

The hops have been freed. We shall enslave them again … in our tummies.

Join us on Southside at The J. Clyde any time between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Invite your friends and colleagues in media (print, broadcast, online, etc.), public relations, advertising and marketing.

Note: You must RSVP for this event. Admission is a paltry $1. You can pay with your credit card or e-check via Paypal.

(It all goes to Eventbrite, none goes to Media of Birmingham.)

Please RSVP by Monday, June 15, 5 p.m.

Reserve your spot

Questions? Contact us or leave a comment.

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Photos from the Redmont Rooftop Roundup

Posted on June 2, 2009 | Leave a comment

Redmont’s newly renovated rooftop bar, Above, was the perfect setting for our May mixer. Thanks to Gordon Bell for all the photography.

Be sure to check out all the great photos, and if you’re in them, let us know! (Or tag yourself in the Facebook album.)

Bob

Bob

Wade, Laura, Cary

Wade, Laura, Cary

Laura, Robert

Laura, Robert

Cary, Mykel, Ann

Cary, Mykel, Ann

Ray, Cutressa, Tim, Julie

Ray, Cutressa, Tim, Julie

Brent, Ray, Cherie

Brent, Ray, Cherie

On the Redmont rooftop

On the Redmont rooftop

James, Emily

James, Emily

On the Redmont rooftop

On the Redmont rooftop

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Looking for sponsors

Posted on June 2, 2009 | 10 comments

If you have a bar or a restaurant in the Birmingham area, Media of Birmingham would love to bring our thirsty crew of journalists, advertising pros, PR and marketing members and new media experts to your space.

We meet for drinks and networking on the third Tuesday of every month.

Sponsor our events, and receive promotion via our site and mailing list. We usually have at least 20 attendees at each event. We’d like to have drink specials and discounts and appetizers.

If you’re interested in partnering with us, contact us today.

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AltWeekly Awards Finalists include Birmingham Weekly writer Kyle Whitmire

Posted on May 20, 2009 | 1 comment

2009 AltWeekly AwardsAmong the finalists for the 2009 AltWeekly Awards is the Birmingham Weekly‘s Kyle Whitmire in the Political Column (circulation under 50,000) category. (Whitmire is also a co-founder of Media of Birmingham.) The list came out Tuesday.

This is Whitmire’s third AltWeekly award, sponsored by the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies. His entries:

The competing entries come from Ted S. McGregor of the Pacific Northwest Inlander (Spokane, Wash.) and the staff of the San Luis Obispo (Calif.) New Times.

Also:

The winners will be announced June 26 in Tucson.

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Green Eyeshade Awards: 17 finalists in Alabama

Posted on May 19, 2009 | 2 comments

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The Society of Professional Journalists’ Green Eyeshade Awards announced its finalists today, including 17 entries from Alabama media outlets, four from Birmingham.

The Birmingham finalists in print are both from Laurel Mills of Lipstick magazine, which closed in March, in the Serious Commentary and Humorous Commentary categories.

The radio division includes 2008 winner WBHM (90.3 FM) in the Public Service category for “Considering Faith” and news director Tanya Ott in the Radio Specialized Reporting category for “Bible Belt Beer Brawl,” “Wilcox County’s Pain at the Pump” and “College Fight Songs.”

Other Alabama finalists:

Print

  • Breaking News: “Desperate Search” News Staff, Press-Register (Mobile)
  • Feature Writing: “Rumble, Rumble, Rumble” Challen Stephens, The Huntsville Times (Huntsville)
  • Breaking Business News: “Sky-High” George Talbot, Jeff Amy, Dan Murtaugh, Press-Register (Mobile)
  • Courts and the Law Reporting: “Big Bad Wolf Hunt” Brendan Kirby, Press-Register (Mobile)
  • Editorials: “Collection of Editorials” Mac Thrower, Press-Register (Mobile)
  • Feature Writing: “Outside Agitators” David Holthouse, Intelligence Report (Montgomery)
  • Sports Commentary: “Spaceships and Playoff Systems” Scott Wright, The Post (Centre)
  • Courts and the Law Reporting: “Capital Murder Trial Coverage” Scott Wright, The Post (Centre)
  • Humorous Commentary: “Series of Columns” Tim Sanders, The Post (Centre)
  • Editorials: “Theology of the Dispossessed” Mark Potok, Intelligence Report (Montgomery)
  • Graphics: “Skimboarding” Bronwyn Coffeen, Press-Register (Mobile)
  • Editorial Cartoons: “J.D. Crowe Editorial Cartoons” J.D. Crowe, Press-Register (Mobile)

Online

  • Videography: “Mr. Postman” Brandon Ross, Times Daily (Florence)

Winners will be announced this summer.

Full list of finalists, after the jump …

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News anchor – WERC (960 AM)

Posted on May 18, 2009 | 1 comment

Our pal Paul passed this along:

werc-960-logoNews Radio 960 WERC is in search of our next great news anchor. Candidate must have experience in radio news and have a keen awareness of news, current events and pop culture.

The right candidate

  • is a powerful communicator who can stamp a personal imprint on the news product;
  • is relatable and likable while projecting a sense of authority and command of the content;
  • thrives in a deadline intensive environment;
  • writes creatively;
  • able to ad-lib well in breaking news situations:
  • and can immerse themselves in the community and the Alabama political landscape.

Must be able to work weekends and off-hours.

Rush your resume and a sound file (less than 5MB) to jobs@960werc.com.

Or mail to:

WERC Opening
600 Beacon Pkwy W.
4th Floor
Birmingham, AL 35209

No phone calls please. Clear Channel Radio is an equal opportunity employer.

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Hoffman Media launches ‘Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade’ magazine

Posted on May 14, 2009 | Leave a comment

While many Birmingham media outlets are cutting back, Hoffman Media is growing. The publisher launched a new magazine, “Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade,” in February.

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“It was an easy, fluid fit,” Lee says of teaming with Phyllis Hoffman and her sons, Brian and Eric. “She ‘got’ the brand, as did her sons. Semi-homemade has to be something you feel in your tummy and your heart and you know in your head.”

The Birmingham News tagged along during Lee’s photo shoot at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

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May event: Redmont Rooftop Roundup

Posted on May 7, 2009 | 3 comments

Redmont Hotel

  • May mixer: Redmont Rooftop Roundup
  • Tuesday, May 19
  • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Redmont Hotel, 2101 Fifth Ave. N., downtown [map]
  • $3 (see note)

We have a special rooftop celebration for May.

Join us downtown at the Redmont Hotel at the newly renovated Rooftop Bar. We’ll have great specials for our MOB friends:

  • Free appetizer for the first hour
  • $3 domestic beers
  • $5 wine
  • $5 mixed drinks

Special thanks to the Redmont Hotel for sponsoring this event.

Join us any time between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Invite your friends and colleagues in media (print, broadcast, online, etc.), public relations, advertising and marketing.

Note: You must RSVP for this event. Admission is a paltry $3. Then, bring your ticket for $3 off your drinks.

Please RSVP by Friday, May 15, 4 p.m.

Reserve your spot

Questions? Contact us or leave a comment.

P.S. Please join our free mailing list for all the updates straight to your In box.

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