ProJo jobs on the chopping block

Published Jul 29 2008, 09:13 AM by Ian Donnis

Here's a rundown on what Belo and its local managers are looking to cut at the ProJo. I have highlighted in bold the cuts that will have the greatest impact on the news function of the newspaper:

Eligibility: All benefited employees (22.5 hours or more) in selected job titles (About 260 employees).

Cuts sought by company: Up to 54. If over subscribed Guild seniority will be used.

Maximum jobs to be cut, by job title:

3 Advertising Sales Representatives (print & on-line)
1 Assistant Telephone Room Manager
5 Inside telephone Sales
2 Sales Assistants
2 Advertising Promotion Specialists
1 Promotion Assistant
2 Secretaries
1 Publications Clerk

5 Section Editors
4 Copy Editors
5 Columnist/Special Writers
4 Reporters (print & on-line)
2 Artists
2 Photo Editor/Designers
4 Photographers
1 Visual Technician
3 Departmental Assistants
2 Library Assistants
2 State Staff Office Assistants
3 Editorial Assistants

NOT Eligible: Any job title not listed. Unbenefited part-time employees (working less than 22.5 hours per week), most online jobs, Pre-publishing, credit office, housekeeping.

Amount of buyout: 1.5 times weekly base pay for the first 15 years of continuous service, 2.5 times weekly base pay for years of service over 15. (Program caps at 21 years/40 weeks pay)

Medical: Lump sum equal to 6 months of company paid medical, dental & Vision, or if employee has no medical plan $600

Program Dates: Sign up Aug. 11 to 20. Last day of work -- Sept. 12. This program is being rolled out at all AH Belo properties on Monday July 28.

Filed Under: Media, Providence Journal

Caprio's gubernatorial playbook

Marcoccio to join Obama's Montana campaign

6 Comments

Anne Maureen said:

How many reporters/staff writers does the Journal have right now?

July 29, 2008 10:10 AM
Ian Donnis said:

It's a good question, Anne. Management there has generally declined to talk with me over the years, so hard figures are hard to come by. Watch for my story in this week's Phoenix.

July 29, 2008 10:40 AM
sue fairchild said:

You didn't mention the employees' defined benefit plan ,which they don't contribute to, and which I last read was 50% of salary.

July 29, 2008 1:29 PM
joe bernstein said:

I don't want to make fun of anyone losing their job due to economic reasons,but I won't feel bad about whatever obnoxious telemarketer is the one who keeps calling my house to take a subscription after being told at least 30 TIMES WE ARE NOT INTERESTED!

July 29, 2008 3:30 PM
Dub Not Dubya said:

Joe, the magic words are, "Put me on your Do Not Call List." If you tell them that, they are required by law not to call you anymore. Worked for me back when I had a landline.

How many columnists does the ProJo have, anyway, that they can talk about cutting five?

July 29, 2008 5:18 PM
Ted said:

Joe, just tell them what I told them the last time they called five years ago. "Why would I pay for your paper when you already put all your news online for me to read?"

July 30, 2008 12:39 PM

Follow the Providence Phoenix

All Blogs

On The Download (2,174)
Dont Quote Me (525)
Talking Politics (1,529)
Outside The Frame (307)
Phlog (1,430)
Laser Orgy (35)

Filed Under: Media, Providence Journal

Boston Phoenix
Pleasure principles
Published 12/4/2009 by CHARLES TAYLOR
In happiness begins responsibility

Boston Phoenix
GI blues
Published 12/4/2009 by CLEA SIMON
A former Army medic tells his story

more by Ian Donnis

Rhody's local food movement finds its groove | February 18, 2009

My last post (as Not for Nothing) | February 12, 2009

Tomorrow: Pulitzer finalist Dray at the Athenaeum | February 12, 2009

Ticket to ride | February 11, 2009

Health-care's big moneyman in New England . . . | February 11, 2009

See all articles by: Ian Donnis

Latest Comments

Totten prosecutor: no vendetta - Don't know what you find "creepy" or "kangaroo" about a union or any other organization...

By Anon on 12-04-2009 in Dont Quote Me

Totten prosecutor: no vendetta - I have to admit- the whole idea of someone being tried in a private kangaroo court is pretty creepy....

By Farnkoff on 12-04-2009 in Dont Quote Me

Confirmation Of Contradiction - The variation in the margin might also come from how the ballot test question was worded. Were respondents...

By PollTalk on 12-04-2009 in Talking Politics

City Council Forums - Наш сайт - самый легкий и быстрый способ найти партнера, имеющего схожие с вашими сексуальные предпочтения...

By Merbactibrape on 12-04-2009 in Talking Politics

Recommended reading: Charlie Pierce on Tiger Woods - Mike Hunt's Q&A Session: Q: What is only way Tiger will get thru this? A: Tiger will have to go on...

By Mike Hunt on 12-03-2009 in Dont Quote Me

Latest Comments from Not For Nothing

ProJo jobs on the chopping block

6 Comments

Anne Maureen said:

Ian Donnis said:

sue fairchild said:

joe bernstein said:

Dub Not Dubya said:

Ted said:

Leave a Comment