ProJo jobs on the chopping block

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.