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Sarah Bauer - UMN SPJ 04/07/15

Talk with the University of MN chapter of SPJ on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

UMN SPJ

APRIL 7, 2015

Sarah Bauer
Program Director
MN Newspaper Association

Introduction.
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Hastings High School

Got my start in journalism at the newspaper at Hastings High School (MN).

University of MN

Went on to University of MN. Majored in journalism and philosophy. Got involved with SPJ. Interned at the MN News Council.

Quick stint in technology.

After college, I briefly worked in marketing and communications for a small tech company.
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Became the Executive Director

Minnesota News Council
In December 2006, I became Executive Director of the Minnesota News Council.
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Now - Program Director

Minnesota Newspaper Association
In June 2010, I helped transition MNC back to MNA and became its program director, where I've been working since.

NEWSPAPERS: NOT DEAD YET

Newspapers are alive and healthy in MN.

MY JOB TODAY

My job looks different depending on season, but involves a lot of variety.

SPJ HAS BEEN A HUGE PART OF MY LIFE!

My personal and professional lives have been very positively affected by my involvement with SPJ over the years.

HOW TO REACH ME

sarah.e.bauer@gmail.com 612-278-0250 @sarah_mn
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