Newspaper
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Newspaper Overview
If you like to write and report the news, then this is the business for you! You will produce the Town's only newspaper to be sold during your visit. Your paper will have business ads, articles and photos of your school's visit to capture your day.
CEO
I am the CEO. I am responsible for all of the business operations. I will make sure that all the employees are doing their jobs. My job will include, signing the rental agreement and all employee and business checks. I will work with the editor on the newspaper layout and design and write an article for the front page. I will also make a speech at our Town Meeting.
CFO
As second in command, I will input all employee information and make sure that all employees get their payroll checks. I am very busy throughout the day and have A LOT of paper work on my desk, so it is very important for me to stay organized. I will pay all of the business expenses and make deposits to the bank.
Editor
I have a lot or reading to do. I will proof read Letters to the editor, write my responses and enter it into the computer. My responsibilities also include overseeing the layout of the paper, proof reading all submitted articles and advertisements and assist in collating and selling the paper.
Reporter
I conduct interviews and surveys to be published in the newspaper. I will write news articles and stories and coordinate photographs for articles. After the articles are proof read I will enter them into the computer. I will also assist with collating and selling the paper.
Ad Executive
I will collect advertisements and payments from each business in JA BizTown. I will type and design the business advertisement on the computer and assist in collating and selling the paper.
Photographer
I will purchase business supplies from The Delivery and Supply Center. I will take all photographs of JA BizTown at all Town events and of each business and employees. I will assist in collating and selling the paper.
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