Indiana papers posting jobs again

I know times are tough, but it's good to see 16 jobs posted for Indiana newspapers at http://journalismjobs.com. I don't have an exact count from this time two years ago, but I'll bet it was under five.

I've gotten calls from a couple of editors with multiple positions to fill.

Enterprise reporting and digital skills appear to be in demand. Here's a look at some of the postings. See the website for more:

Anderson (GA reporter and features reporter)
"Ability to shoot photos and video"

Marion (government reporter)
"The reporter will be expected to deliver work in both print and digital formats."

South Bend (metro editor)
"Interest and ability to create and share stories through electronic platforms, including traditional websites and social media, is a plus."

Fort Wayne (online content reporter)
"This person will create and edit content for various platforms including websites, smartphones and other new and evolving online and digital technologies."

Munster (online content specialist)
"Reporting, assigning and editing in new and developing methods favored."

Shelbyville (reporter)
"Candidates with comprehensive photography skills will have a leg up. Computer, Web and online reporting skills are necessary."

Greenfield (government reporter, "watchdogs only")
"Looking for a reporter with canine instincts."

Whether it's just pent-up demand and/or a sign of better times in these communities, looks like good news for those with a passion for metro and community news.

President Barack Obama on civil discourse

Here's a secton of the Obama speech dealing with the need to avoid partisan bickering in the aftermath of the Tucson shootings:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztbJmXQDIGA#t=17m04s

Here's an AP story on the speech:
By GILLIAN FLACCUS and JULIE PACE, Associated Press
Thu Jan 13, 6:50 am ET
TUCSON, Ariz. – President Obama exhorted Americans to refrain from partisan bickering and urged the country to embrace the idealistic vision of democracy held by 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green, the youngest Arizona shooting victim and an aspiring politician who is set to be buried Thursday in the first of half-a-dozen funerals.

Speaking to an arena audience of about 14,000 and even more in a nearby football stadium and at homes across the country, Obama drew on themes of unity, patriotism and heroism as he tried to help the nation make sense of a tragedy that unfolded as citizens were exercising their most basic of rights, meeting with their congresswoman.

Christina and five others were killed and 13 injured Saturday in a shooting rampage as a crowd waited to meet Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head and left gravely wounded. Obama revealed during his speech that she had opened her eyes for the first time shortly after he visited her bedside.

Obama focused on memories of the victims and the heroism of those who sprang to their aid after the gunfire. He steered clear of the political tit-for-tat that has consumed much of the dialogue since the massacre while acknowledging the "sharp polarization" that has gripped the country.

MORE:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110113/ap_on_re_us/us_congresswoman_shot_memorial