Dear NAHJ member: Here is the latest news about the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ (NAHJ) Parity Project.  What is the Parity Project? NAHJ’s Parity Project is intended to serve as a model for the entire journalism industry when it comes to improving newsroom diversity and coverage of, as well as interaction with, diverse communities, specifically Latinos. These goals are accomplished through several holistic methods: town hall meetings, newsroom cultural awareness sessions, online surveys to gauge opinions of news staff and Hispanic community leaders on coverage of Latinos, community advisory committees and establishing a “pipeline” of Latino journalism talent through high schools, colleges and universities.         Since NAHJ’s Parity Project was first launched at the Rocky   
        Mountain News in Denver in April 2003, this program has helped place
        160 Latino journalists, and other journalists of color, into full-time
        newsroom jobs.     In this e-mail, you will find out more about: 1. LATEST Parity Project Hires  2. PARITY PROJECT NEWS a) Parity Project receives more funding from the Robert R. McCormick Tribune Foundation b) Parity Project launch at The Virginian-Pilot newspaper of Norfolk, Virginia.  c) NAHJ member Brenda Duran reports for the North County Times on the passing of “The Butterfly Girl,” a young north San Diego County, Calif. Latina whose battle with a rare disease has had an impact on others. 3. NEWSROOM JOBOPENINGS AT NAHJ PARITY PROJECT PARTNER MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS:(Please scroll down for detailed descriptions of these positions) A) Race & Demographics Editor – Orlando Sentinel – Orlando, FLB) Weekend Editor – The Salt Lake Tribune – Salt Lake City, UTC) Investigative Reporter – KNXV-TV ABC 15 – Phoenix, AZ  A list of newsroom job openings at ALL NAHJ Parity Project partner newsrooms is updated weekly and is available at: http://www.nahj.org/parityproject/jobs.shtml    Robert R. McCormick Tribune FoundationMajor Sponsor of NAHJ’s Parity Project   LATEST NEWSROOM HIRES AT NAHJ PARITY PROJECT PARTNER MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS: Maria Tomasch hired as an investigative producer at KNXV ABC 15, an E.W. Scripps Company-owned station in Phoenix, Ariz. Iliana Limón hired as a reporter at the Orlando Sentinel where she will be covering high school sports. She was previously a reporter at the Albuquerque Tribune. Daniela Velazquez hired as a breaking news producer for TBO.com in Tampa, Florida, which is the umbrella Web site for Parity Project partners The Tampa Tribune and WFLA-TV News Channel 8. PARITY PROJECT NEWS:  A) ROBERT R. MCCORMICK TRIBUNE FOUNDATION PROVIDES NEW GRANT FOR NAHJ’S PARITY PROJECT NAHJ continues to seek more funding for this worthy program, which journalism program officials at the Robert R. McCormick Tribune Foundation describe as “a winner” while issuing a grant to continue offering support to the Parity Project. To learn more about this grant to the Parity Project, please visit: http://www.nahj.org/nahjnews/articles/2007/October/McCormickGrant.shtml  B) PARITY PROJECT LAUNCH AT THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT IN NORFOLK, VA: NAHJ’s Parity Project will be launched at the Landmark Communications, Inc.-owned Virginian-Pilot newspaper in Norfolk, Virginia on Tues., Oct. 30, 2007. The launch will culminate with a town hall that evening at Tidewater Community College’s Roper Center for the Performing Arts. NAHJ members are welcome to attend and to bring guests. This is a free event. Here are details on the town hall: The Virginian-PilotParity Project town hallTues., Oct. 30, 2007 7 – 9 p.m.Roper Center for the Performing ArtsTidewater Community College340 Granby St.Norfolk, VA 23510  This launch will take a multicultural approach as the Parity Project seeks to help The Virginian-Pilot to develop stronger ties with all people of color in its readership area. Hampton Road Black Media Professionals, Inc., which is the local affiliate of the National Assoc. of Black Journalists (NABJ), is co-sponsoring the town hall. NAHJ and The Virginian-Pilot announced our Parity Project partnership in April 2007. For more information, please visit:  http://www.nahj.org/parityproject/articles/2007/September/VAPilotPressRelease907.shtml     C) NAHJ MEMBER BRENDA DURAN REPORTS ON THE PASSING OF “THE BUTTERFLY GIRL” FOR THE NORTH COUNTY TIMES NAHJ member Brenda Duran, who had profiled a young Latina in north San Diego County, Calif., who battled a rare disease, now reports for the North County Times on the girl’s death and the impact she had on others during her short life…  http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/10/11/news/inland/3_01_5310_10_07.txt Learn more about “The Butterfly Girl” by checking out Brenda’s original story on this courageous young woman: http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/08/05/lifeandtimes/72806131757.txt NEWSROOM JOBOPENINGS AT NAHJ PARITY PROJECT PARTNERS: PLEASE MENTION TO THESE EMPLOYERS THAT YOU LEARNED OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH NAHJ’S PARITY PROJECT.  A)     RACE & DEMOGRAPHICS EDITOR – ORLANDO SENTINEL  - ORLANDO, FLORIDA: The Orlando Sentinel is seeking an experienced journalist to become its next  Demographics Editor, directing a team of six reporters who cover race and ethnicity,  immigration, demographic trends (including t he census), religion, Hispanic affairs, Puerto Rico, social services, charities and youth. This team in the Sentinel’s multimedia newsroom  reports and writes daily stories, in-depth pieces, features and projects for all sections of the newspaper and for OrlandoSentinel.com. The ideal candidate for this prime editing position can both conceptualize a big-picture enterprise story and direct news gathering for a deadline story. Excellent line-editing skills are required, and a reporting background is strongly preferred. The Demographics Editor, who reports to the Associate Managing Editor for the How We Live group, must be a strong coach who is able to work well in a collaborative environment. The Orlando Sentinel is a partner in NAHJ’s Parity Project, which was launched in our newsroom in May 2006. To apply, please e-mail a resume and cover letter in confidence to:Mr. Dana S. EaglesStaff Development EditorOrlando SentinelE-mail: deagles@orlandosentinel.comFor more information about careers at the Orlando Sentinel, please visit: www.orlandosentinel.com/newsjobs.IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THIS EMPLOYER, PLEASE INFORM THEM THAT YOU LEARNED OF THIS OPPORTUNITY THROUGH NAHJ’S PARITY PROJECT. B)    WEEKEND EDITOR – SALT LAKE TRIBUNE– SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: The Salt Lake Tribune is looking for a weekend editor. The ideal candidate has strong editing skills, an affinity for coaching reporters, a collegial managing style and a commitment to online and multimedia storytelling. Candidates with editing and managing experience preferred.NAHJ’s Parity Project was launched in our newsroom in April 2006.If you’re interested, please send a resume, cover letter, references and examples of work that illustrate your skills to:

Terry Orme
Managing Editor for News & Business
The Salt Lake Tribune,
90 South 400 West Suite 700
Salt Lake City UT 84101.
E-mail submissions to orme@sltrib.com are greatly preferred.PLEASE INFORM THIS EMPLOYER THAT YOU LEARNED OF THIS OPPORTUNITY THROUGH NAHJ’S PARITY PROJECT! C) INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER – KNXV-TV ABC 15 – PHOENIX, ARIZONA:
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES PERFORMED
Organize, research, write and produce news stories related to investigations.
Uncover stories through investigation and research.
Use computer database to analyze and research statistics and facts.
Work with videographers, editors and news staff to produce investigative stories.
Post and write content to the KNXV ABC 15 Web site: www.abc15.com.
Perform other duties as needed and directed by the News Director and Investigative Executive Producer.
REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Four year college degree preferred.EXPERIENCE: At least five years broadcast reporting required. Investigative reporting experience preferred.EQUIPMENT: Must have working knowledge of Internet and databases.SKILLS: Must demonstrate strong news judgment, writing and organizational skills. Must have a keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under pressure. Must possess the ability to work well with others including station personnel and public. May require travel and working holidays.KNXV ABC 15 is owned by the E.W. Scripps Company and we are a partner in NAHJ’s Parity Project, which was launched in our newsroom in March 2006.Send resume and tape to:

Human Resources
KNXV ABC 15
515 N. 44th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008PLEASE NOTE IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THIS EMPLOYER THAT YOU LEARNED OF THIS OPPORTUNITY THROUGH NAHJ’S PARITY PROJECT.  A list of newsroom job openings at ALLNAHJ Parity Project partner newsrooms is updated weekly and is available at: http://www.nahj.org/parityproject/jobs.shtml ***********************************************************  National Association of Hispanic Journalists1000 National Press Building529 14th Street NWWashington, D.C. 20045Tel: 202-662-7145/Fax: 202-662-7144www.nahj.org