PNA’s H&D – Deadlines approaching, save the date for PNA's 100th Anniversary Gala and more!

JULY 9, 2024

PNA MEMBER NEWS

PNA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Since joining the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as a health journalist in August 2022, Hanna Webster has garnered awards and recognition from esteemed organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and the International Association of Business Communicators. This year is no different. Webster, 27, has won the 2024 Lenfest Institute Emerging Journalist Award, part of the PNA Keystone Media Awards.

CNHI editor to become consultant

Dennis Lyons announced last Tuesday he will step aside from his responsibilities as CNHI vice president and national editor Sept. 1 to focus on consulting roles with the company and other news outlets.

WVIA secures major community grants to bolster news team with dedicated health care reporter

WVIA announced a transformative expansion of its news coverage, made possible by substantial grants from the region, aimed at enhancing local journalism.

Last call for PNRC’s Public Notice Reporting Contest, administered by the National Newspaper Association

If your press association had a “Public Notice Reporting” category in its journalism contest held within the last 12 months, the winning entry is qualified to participate for free in the national contest. NNA members may submit entries online; nonmembers may email their entries to NNA’s Lynne Lance at lynne@nna.org.

Call for entries: PBA Media Awards

Pennsylvania Bar Association

All Pennsylvania journalists are invited to enter the 2024 Pennsylvania Bar Association Media Awards competition, coordinated by the PBA Bar/Press Committee. The deadline for entries is Aug. 22. There is no fee to enter.

2024 Women of Influence Awards

Philadelphia Business Journal

Do you know a dynamic woman who deserves recognition? Submit a nomination for the 2024 Women of Influence awards. The deadline for nominations is Monday, July 15.

Support the future of journalism while celebrating the legacy of an industry professional

Did you know that you can make a donation to the Foundation Fellows Grants program in someone’s name? As you think about how your organization can support the PNA Foundation, consider a donation in the name of a longtime or retiring employee. This would be a great way to honor their work achievement while supporting the future of the industry he or she has served!

Only one week remains to nominate an exemplary individual for the PNA Hall of Fame

To make a nomination, complete the PNA Hall of Fame form and email it to the PNA Foundation by the extended deadline of July 15.

What is happening at your news media organization? Email us at communications@pa-news.org Or, contact us at marketing@pa-news.org to schedule an in-person visit.

UPCOMING PNA EVENTS

July 19: Roundtable for Weekly and Small Community Publications - virtual

Aug. 12: PNA Women in Leadership Roundtable - virtual

Aug. 16: PNA Roundtable for Publishers, Presidents and General Managers - virtual

July 22: One Day Law School for Journalists™

Join PNA Media Law Counsel Melissa Bevan Melewsky, legal consultant Paula Knudsen Burke, and Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts for the annual One Day Law School for Journalists™ to discuss the relationship between journalists and the courts, and the impact on information shared with the public.

SAVE THE DATE!

Nov. 14: PNA 100th Anniversary Gala

Hershey Country Club

Reminisce with old friends and make new ones while celebrating this important milestone. Hall of Fame inductees will be honored, and a silent auction will be held to benefit the PNA Foundation.

Explore all upcoming events and training.

PNA TEAM SPOTLIGHT

Shannon Mohar, MANSI Media client relations consultant &

PNA Foundation projects associate

What made you get into this industry?

As a child, I was interested in the news industry because we discussed our days and what was going on around the world at our dinner table. That’s where I first learned a lot.

Then, I had an adviser at Towson University who suggested pursuing a major in mass communications due to my interest in the news.

My first job opportunity was to work for a magazine specializing in horses, which was appealing to me as it mixed my love of animals and my career in news. Here I also discovered that I enjoy working on the client side.

Do you have any advice for someone just starting out?

Be very open-minded and willing to learn when working with those around you.

MANSI MEDIA INSIGHT

Get hip to this kindly tip from MANSI Media: Plan a summer road trip to Harrisburg

Come visit our offices to discuss your company’s products and services with our sales and media buying teams and let us know how we can better serve you. Contact Chris Kazlauskas or Nick Wenger to schedule your visit today.

PNA JOB BANK

General manager - The Daily Collegian (State College)

Director of government affairs - Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (Harrisburg)

Marketing and membership manager - Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association

Crimes court reporter - Butler Eagle

Social media specialist - Butler Eagle

General assignment reporter - Butler Eagle

PNA MEMBER RESOURCE

Why newspapers?

Complimentary downloadable flyer

Recent studies indicate that nearly 7 in 10 Pennsylvania adults have read a newspaper in the past week, making newspapers in any format, an important vehicle to reach a desirable audience.

Member log-in required. If you need your credentials, please contact communications@pa-news.org.