BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
ENHANCING THE BRAND

Kimberly Skrovanek serves as Information Specialist for Sunken Gardens with the City of St. Petersburg. Prior to that, Kim lived in California, and worked at the public relations firm Gold & Company. A Florida native, Kim was born in West Palm Beach and raised in St. Petersburg . She is a graduate of the University of South Florida . Her hobby is kayaking and she lives in St. Petersburg with her husband and their dog Knight.

As vice president of communications for FPRA Tampa Bay, Kim oversees the chapter's communications, including media relations, the web site and the chapter newsletter FPRA Express . "My goal has been to enhance the Tampa Bay chapter's brand by re-designing

the newsletter and the web site," she said. Kim sought out and organized a stellar communications team to spearhead these endeavors.

She said, “I would like to thank each team member for all of their hard work and dedication: Jamie McIver, FPRA Express Editor; Paula MacDonald, FPRA Express design; Shantell Noble, web site content/design and Dan McLean for his assistance redesigning the web site.”

Kim expects to continue the chapter's brand enhancement over the next year and welcomes feedback and suggestions by phone at 727-551-3107 or e-mail Kim Skrovanek.

MIX IT UP WITH DEWAR'S,
FPRA AND SPJ

Members and friends of FPRA Tampa Bay and the Mid-Florida Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) are cordially invited to an exclusive social and networking event: a Dewar's Master Class on Tuesday, April 5 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Columbia Restaurant (2117 E. 7th Ave.) in Ybor City . Come and learn more about Dewar's, FPRA, SPJ and your Bay Area colleagues. Dewar's Brand Ambassador Ewan Gunn will be on hand to discuss the intricacies of Scotch.

This is a free event. Contact
Dan McLean for more information.

NEW VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FAMILY RESOURCES' PROGRAMS

Businesses and organizations who would like to learn more about Family Resources and the services it provides to the community can view its new informational video. Contact Becky Keeslar at 727-521-5212.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Tampa Tribune, a leader in media convergence, seeks an energetic, detail-oriented promotion coordinator with strong marketing copywriting and editing skills.  If you have a passion for newspapers, can multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and write targeted, accurate copy on daily deadlines, you may be what we're looking for. This key member of the marketing team will work closely with the senior news team and be responsible for hands-on newspaper marketing with an exciting multimedia angle -- specifically to promote news content in print, broadcast and online to grow audience for The News Center. Candidate must be able to write enticing, concise copy points to drive consumers to key news content and to coordinate details of multiple projects to meet objectives under daily deadlines. In addition, the candidate must maintain knowledge of audience trends and emerging audience research, and develop plans to reach key audience segments and increase audience. 

Four year college degree preferred. 

The Tampa Tribune offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, 401k and retirement. Please send your resume with a cover letter to marketingjobs@tampatrib.com or mail to The Tampa Tribune, Attention Doris Barboto, 202 S. Parker St. Tampa, FL 33606 . No phone calls please. EOE.