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Job Openings

Publishers

Weekly Publisher - We have an immediate opening for either an up-and-coming editor or ad mgr., or a publisher who wants to settle in and call it home. This small weekly operation is 30 minutes south of Meridian, Miss., in southeast-central Mississippi. If you do not wish to work hard, forget about it. Compensation $35K-$40K, 401(k), good health benefits, etc. If you would like an opportunity to join one of the best privately-owned newspaper groups in the Deep South, this may be it. Resumes to Dan W. Strack, Emmerich Newspapers, at strack@emmerichnewspapers.com, or PO Box 16709, Jackson, MS 39236. 3/18

General/Operations Manager

Production/Operations Manager - Wanted for Daily Iberian, six-day daily in heart of Cajun Country, New Iberia, La. Looking for hands-on manager who can make us better at what we do and create a vision for where we need to go. Good working environment, great people, terrific community. Let us tell you about all we have to offer. E-mail Will Chapman, Publisher/Group Manager at iberianpub@bellsouth.net. 2/6

Editor

Sports Editor - The Starkville Daily News, a daily Horizon Publications newspaper, is seeking an Sports editor with the vision, skill, passion and leadership to help make our good sports coverage great. The Starkville Daily circulates throughout Oktibbeha County, a place where college and high school football is practically a religion. That passion spills over into each community¹s other prep sports, making for a primed readership that is always hungry for local sports coverage. In addition to prep sports, we cover Mississippi State University and other SEC schools. Working with the sports editor, the assistant sports editor responsibilities include copy editing, writing headlines and cutlines, compiling round-ups and laying out pages. We are seeking someone with appropriate experience. Pay and benefits are competitive. Please send resume, clips and/or tearsheets to Don Norman, Publisher, Starkville Daily News. P.O. Box 1068, Starkville, Ms. 39760, or e-mail:sdnpub@bellsouth.net or fax (662)324-8092. 4/10

Editor - The Bastrop Daily Enterprise is an seeking editor for Tuesday-Saturday daily. Experience in all aspects of newsroom operations required — working knowledge of story development and writing, editing copy, page layout, photography and staff development. Perfect opportunity for city editor to move into management. The Bastrop Daily Enterprise is a GateHouse Media property and offers a competitive salary and benefits including major medical/vision/dental insurance and a 401k. Interested applicants should send a resume and clips to Jerry Pye, P.O. Box 311, Bastrop, LA 71221 or e-mail jerrypye@bastropenterprise.com. 4/7

Editor - Great editor position open for the right professional Are you ready to lead an award-winning newsroom? The Courier, a 12,000 circulation six-day a week newspaper in Russellville, Arkansas, is looking for a talented, energetic and dynamic editor. The editor is the primary executive for all news department functions. As such, he/she is responsible for all day-to-day operations for the department; directs the assignment process for stories, photos and layouts; works closely with writers, photographers and editors in carrying out those assignments; directs the production process for news and feature pages; implements and maintains news and editorial policies; supervises all new department employees and reports to the publisher. Responsibilities include: Coordinating all aspects of the opinion page, writing columns and editorials, supervising staffers and freelancers, scheduling all assignments, and working with other staff members to ensure the highest quality of journalism for every edition of The Courier. Qualifications include: Bachelor¹s degree in journalism, five years of related experience, familiar with Macintosh environment, Newsedit Pro, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXpress and Web-management programs. AP style familiarity and management experience are required. Candidates must have good communication skills and possess the ability to work under deadlines in a creative and fast-paced environment. Mail resume and samples of work to: Publisher Armand Nardi, P.O. Box 887, Russellville, AR 72811, e-mail: anardi@couriernews.com, no phone calls please. The Courier is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. 3/10
 

Reporter/Writer

Sports Reporter — The Daily Star has an immediate opening on its 10-person news staff for a versatile journalist who can design pages in Quark on deadline, write headlines, report stories and take photos. In addition to the daily product, must be able to single-handedly handle the weekend sports desk on a rotating basis with two other sports staffers. 401k and benefits. Applicants should send resume to Executive Editor Lillian K. Mirando at editor@hammondstar.com. 5/7

General Assignment Reporter - The Courier and Daily Comet, sister papers in south Louisiana, seek a general assignment reporter. The Courier is a 19,000-circulation daily newspaper in Houma. The Daily Comet in nearby Thibodaux is an 11,000-circulation daily. Both are owned by the New York Times Co. The communities are a unique part of Cajun country in south Louisiana, about 60 miles southwest of New Orleans. The ideal candidate will have a keen news sense, strong reporting and writing skills and a flair for finding hard-hitting, fun, unusual, enlightening local topics that readers care about. Candidates should have a solid mastery of English grammar and AP style. A four-year college degree is required. Previous experience at a daily newspaper or a magazine is preferred but not necessary. The Courier, a New York Times Co. newspaper, has been named Louisiana’s Newspaper of the Year by the Louisiana Press Association seven of the nine eight years. Build your skills and your clips with a strong local newspaper that's not afraid to take on the big story. Send resume and story samples to Karen Dauzat, Human Resources Director, The Courier; P.O. Box 2717, Houma, La.70361. 3/20
 

Senior Staff Writer - The Courier and Daily Comet, sister papers in south Louisiana, seek a senior staff writer. The Courier is a 19,000-circulation daily newspaper in Houma. The Daily Comet in nearby Thibodaux is an 11,000-circulation daily. Both are owned by the New York Times Co. The communities are a unique part of Cajun country in south Louisiana, about 60 miles southwest of New Orleans. We're looking for someone to research and write the harder-hitting investigative pieces, in-depth looks at subjects and issues that the daily demands staff writers face don't always leave time to tackle. The ideal candidate will have a keen news sense, strong reporting and writing skills and a flair for finding hard-hitting local topics that readers care about. Candidates should have a solid mastery of English grammar and AP style and at least two years experience at a daily newspaper. A four-year college degree is required. The Courier, a New York Times Co. newspaper, has been named Louisiana’s Newspaper of the Year by the Louisiana Press Association seven of the nine eight years. Send resume and story samples to Karen Dauzat, Human Resources Director, The Courier; P.O. Box 2717, Houma, La. 70361. 3/20
 

Reporter - The Madison Journal, a 2,300 paid circulation weekly in Tallulah, La., has an immediate opening for a reporter. We’re seeking a motivated individual who likes hard work and is eager to deal with all aspects of community journalism. The Madison Journal is part of a longtime family-owned newspaper group and has a reputation of fair and thorough reporting on the community. Good opportunity for early career journalist seeking a fast-paced challenge. Compensation $18,500 to $20,500. Nice benefits. If interested, submit resume and references to wbolen@madisonjournal.com. 3/18

Advertising/Sales

Advertising Manager - I'm looking for an ambitious ad salesperson who wants to make money. Ground-floor fast track at The Ponchatoula (LA) Enterprise to possible part ownership and a publisher's hat. Call Mark Samuels, Kingfish Media LLC, at (618) 713-4309, or e-mail your resume' to mds@journalist.com. EOE. 3/20

Retail Advertising Manager - The Town Talk (Daily: 33,000; Sunday:  37,000) a Gannett paper in Alexandria, Louisiana has an opening for a Retail Advertising Manager.  This person will be responsible for leading and implementing advertising initiatives to grow revenues and provide value to the retail customers.  Responsibilities: 1. Direct all retail sales and service functions for print and online. 2.  Analyze marketplace and competition to determine most effective pricing and strategies. 3.  Developing and growing revenues in a challenging economy, in a very competitive environment.  4.  Train, motivate, recruit and develop energetic, creative and committed sales staff.  5.  Work with advertisers to develop successful relationships, including making sales calls with staff. 6.  Work closely with Advertising Director in preparation and implementation of operating budget, revenue, and expense plans. 7.  Generate reports on a weekly basis to Advertising Director. Must possess strong leadership skills and will play an important role in the development and implementation of advertising strategies and rate structures.  This position requires an individual with a proven record of accomplishment in team development and staff motivation.  Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or comparable experience, excellent organizational and analytical skills, proficient PC skills including Microsoft applications Excel and Word, demonstrated innovative leadership, communication and staff development skills, ability to develop and implement both advertising strategies and rate structures, strong ethical standards and integrity are a must.  Send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:  Bill Heirtzler, Advertising Director, The Town Talk, P.O. Box 7558, Alexandria, LA  71301. 3/10

Circulation

No positions available at this time.

Design/Creative

Page Designer — The Daily Star, an 11,000-circulation daily in Hammond, La., has an immediate opening on its 10-person news staff for a versatile journalist who can design pages in Quark, write headlines, report stories and take photos. Interest in sports and/or internet reporting would be a plus. Hammond, located at the center of the fast-growing I-12 corridor, is a university town on the NorthShore. Applicants should send resume to Executive Editor Lillian K. Mirando at editor@hammondstar.com. 5/7

Graphics Designer -- LaPlace newspaper seeks front desk/graphics design individual who can multi-task. Some page layout in Quark, and various other responsibilities working at the front desk also answering phones. Resumes: E-mail to kchiri@bellsouth.net, fax to 985-651-0191, or mail to L'Observateur, P.O. Box 1010, LaPlace, La., 70069. 4/14
 

Creative Service Director -  Starkville (Ms.) Daily News. Live and work in the home of Mississippi State University. Starkville is a prosperous, growing community in Eastern Mississippi. We are seeking an experienced and talented individual to lead our creative service department. Must be an expert with Macintosh, In-Design, Quark Xpress, Photoshop and Illustrator. Must be able to work independently, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple tasks effectively and experienced with web design, HTML. Have knowledge downloading electronic files, PDF conversion etc. Is confident and responsible with troubleshooting skills a big plus. Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. This position offers excellent benefits. Interested applicants should mail resumes to: Don Norman, Publisher at Starkville Daily News, P.O.Box 1068, Starkville, Ms. 39759 or fax to (662)324-8092 or e-mail:sdnpub@bellsouth.net. 3/12

Computer Graphics/Pre-Press – The Plaquemine POST/SOUTH seeks solid citizen employee to handle pre-press computer work. Experience with Mac computer as well as Quark, Photoshop, Acrobat programs necessary. Along with processing pages to Image Setter, duties include some layout for two newspapers, as well as occasional ad building. Journalism, writing experience a plus. Salary based on experience, plus benefits. Please send resume to: Alan Curran, General Manager, POST/South, 58650 Belleview Road, Plaquemine, LA 70764 or publisher@postsouth.com, or apply in person. Call (225) 687-3288 for appointment. 1/23
 

Photography

Photographer -  The Courier is looking for a talented and dedicated staff photographer. Responsibilities include coordinating and completing photography assignments, scheduling, toning and setting photographs for publication, and working with other staff members to ensure the highest quality of photographs for every edition of The Courier. The ability to take photographs for news and advertising is a must. The staff photographer reports directly to the chief photographer. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in journalism with emphasis in photo journalism preferred, one year of related experience preferred, familiar with Macintosh environment, Adobe Photoshop, Newsedit, QuarkXpress and Web-management programs. Being community minded is also a must. Must have good communication skills and possess the ability to work under deadlines in a creative and fast-paced environment. Mail resume and samples of work to: Scott Perkins, P.O. Box 887, Russellville, AR 72811 or via e-mail to: editor@couriernews.com. No phone calls please. The Courier is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. 1/15
 

Production/Press

Web Press Supervisor - The Plaquemine Post-South, a South Louisiana  Community Newspaper, has an immediate opening for a skilled offest web supervisor (Goss Community, 8 Unit Press.) Potential candidates need at least three years experience running a 4-color printing press and must be quality driven, work with others and be a team player. Salary is dependent on experience. We are located 20 miles southwest of Baton Rouge, LA on the west bank of the Mississippi River. This is a great chance to work for a national company with opportunity for advancement. Benefits include paid vacation, sick pay and health insurance. EOF. Please apply at The Post South, 58650 Belleview Road, Plaquemine, LA 70764 or email resume to publisher@postsouth.com. 3/14

Administrative/Clerical

Secretary - Full-time position available with the Baton Rouge Post for a secretary/office manager. Computer skills necessary, newspaper experience helpful but not required. Please contact Willis Reed, Sr. at 225-216-7975,  fax resumes to 225-216-7976 or email to batonrougepost@bellsouth.net. 11/6

POSITIONS SOUGHT

Publisher/General Manager

Editing/Reporting/Writing

Recent LSU graduate seeks writing/editing position with local publication. Candidate has previous experience with a daily newspaper and has great professional references. For more information or a detailed resume please contact Paul Alan Major at 985-516-7594 or via email at p.a.major@gmail.com. 1/15

Journalism Major at NSU graduating in December 2007 seeks full time reporting/writing position with a publication in the greater Baton Rouge area upon graduation. Current Sauce Editor-in-Chief has excellent professional references. For clips or more information, please contact Jamie Webb at jamieewebb@gmail.com. 7/26

Advertising/Marketing

No resumes currently on file.

Circulation

No resumes currently on file.

Graphic Design

No resumes currently on file.

Production

Photography

No resumes currently on file.

Cartoonist