As the advertising manager for The Oswegonian, it has been a real surprise to see how a weekly newspaper comes to fruition. I’ve seen days where it’s very quiet and days where one can hardly move without running into someone. I have also witnessed the dynamic relationship that exists between writers and editors, as well as the occasional heated exchange over what to place in the newspaper. 

Perhaps the biggest surprise of it all is the passion and enthusiasm that the staff displays in putting out a quality newspaper every Friday.  The raw passion for journalistic excellence and quality content is intriguing and fascinating. It captivates me every time I walk into the office.

As the front end of the business side of the newspaper, I often have to deal with advertising customers that have questions and concerns regarding their advertisement in the newspaper. Knowing that excellent customer service is the key to retaining our customers, it often becomes a hectic job with no specific hours or days. It is not the most glamorous or fun part of my job but it provides me with the most satisfying feeling in the world as I know the people who work for the newspaper appreciate me for handling these issues as they come along during our weekly publications.

When I first got the job as the advertising manager for The Oswegonian, I was unsure of how my colleagues at the office would receive me. I was glad to find that the people who worked at the newspaper had the same style of personality, humor and silliness that make work so fun.  It is a great feeling to know that your colleagues can laugh and have fun while contributing equally to a quality newspaper like The Oswegonian.

In the two months that I have worked at The Oswegonian, I have seen busy Thursday nights for the weekly publication deadline, heated discussions between staff members on articles and silly antics that are quite amusing. Overall, it has been a great experience working at The Oswegonian and I couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else on a Thursday night than with my colleagues who I call my friends.