My name is Stephanie Nikitenko and I am an undergraduate student attending Knox College for Creative Writing. My internship with IWPA this summer will be an absolutely phenomenal opportunity for me to engage with the field of writing and communications. I am fortunate enough to have been invited to several of their events over the [...]
Max Ashrafi, Villa Park, IL – Ashrafi has been a graphic designer for more than 16 years and currently works for Allstate in Northbrook, Il. Max's work has been published in a number of publications such as Pro Football Weekly, Basketball News, and Financial Matters. He is skilled in art direction and has also worked [...]
The 2015 IWPA Silver Feather Award goes to Teresa (Terrie) Albano co-editor of peoplesworld.org. Terrie has been with the publication since 2000, acting in various capacities including columnist, social media coordinator, and its first woman editor-in-chief. People’s World traces its roots to the Daily Worker, the first edition of which rolled off the press in [...]
Terrie Albano Melissa Brand Susan Brauer Marleen Cook Colleen Cottet Lolita Ditzler Beth Dugan Cecilia Green Jan Huttner Coco Keevan Tim Libretti Kelly Lucia David Mathews Bonnie McGrath Lori Rader-Day Maria Rivera Becky Sarwate Elise Sims Patricia [...]
On April 23, 2015, Illinois Woman's Press Association and its annual Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest were profiled on the People's World website in a piece entitled, People’s World receives top honors from Illinois Woman’s Press Association. Peoplesworld.org is a daily news website of, for and by the 99% and the direct descendant of the [...]
1. Marketing and Digital Media Manager Community Media Workshop Community Media Workshop is looking for an enthusiastic early-career professional to join the team as our next Marketing and Digital Media Manager. The ideal candidate will have a passion for journalism and the social sector, as well as the drive to bring them both together to [...]
1. Publicist/Media Relations Specialist Chicago Law Firm This critical role: Secures regular, meaningful media coverage in top-tier global outlets. Proactively and opportunistically pitches the firm and strategic initiatives using a variety of methods. Mine media opportunities from within the social media and legal communities. Respond to media inquiries in an effective and timely manner. Build [...]
Media Network Idaho member, and current National Federation of Press Women President Teri Ehresman, has featured Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas in the latest post on her blog, Talking with Teri. Ehresman's blog seeks to profile a wide array of "valued, unique and unbelievable NFPW members." Of IWPA Past President/Historian/Archivist Wolf-Astrauskas she writes: When I need a helping [...]
Elizabeth "Beth" Dugan has been selected 2015 Communicator of Achievement by the Illinois Woman’s Press Association. This prestigious award is the highest honor given by the IWPA to members who have distinguished themselves within and beyond their profession. Each year an award recipient, chosen from nominees selected by state affiliates is nationally recognized for exceptional [...]
1. Director of Digital Strategy Job Description: Public Communications Inc. (PCI), a national communications and marketing agency based in downtown Chicago, is looking for an experienced digital marketer to lead the digital strategy and execution for our growing independent, mid-size agency.Your job is to further develop the firm’s digital capabilities, reflecting broad communications goals and [...]
