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Louisiana Press Association 404 Europe St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Telephone: (225) 344-9309 Toll-Free: (800) 701-8753 Administrative Fax: (225) 344-9344 Advertising Fax: (225) 336-9921 Classified/2x2 Fax: (225) 346-5060 |
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Editors Note: Openings will run for two months on the Job Bank. If you would like the ad continued or canceled during that time period please contact Nikki at (225) 344-9309 xt. 100 or via email at nikki@lapress.com. Last updated 1/27/2010.
Job Openings
Executive Director, New Mexico Press Association - Terrific opportunity for an exceptional leader to take this newspaper organization to a new level. This is a challenging job that requires excellent sales, organizational, financial and management skills. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in integrating new media with traditional newspaper operations at various-sized operations. Lobbying experience is a plus. Currently, the association is managed as a two-person operation based in Albuquerque. Salary and bonus opportunities will grow as operations expand. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Executive Director, New Mexico Press Association, P.O. Box 30518, Albuquerque, NM 87190, fax to 505-275-1449, or email to director@nmpress.org. Applications should be received by Jan. 4, 2010. 12/16
Publishers
No openings currently available.
Online Media
No openings currently available.
Editor
Managing Editor – The Abbeville Meridional is seeking self-motivated individual with newsroom management skills for a busy news room that publishes 5 days a week in print and 7 days a week online. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, assigning stories, editing and making deadlines. Experience with Apple, In-Design and Photoshop is a must. Send resume to Kathy Cormier, Abbeville Meridional, P.O. Box 400, Abbeville, LA 70511, or email amadvert@bellsouth.net. 1/22
News Editor - The Enterprise-Tocsin, a 5,600 paid circulation weekly in Indianola, MS, (Delta region) has an immediate opening for a news editor. We’re seeking a motivated individual who likes hard work and is eager to deal with all aspects of community journalism. Candidate should have news writing experience or solid knowledge of news writing style and approach. Ideal candidate will have experience in photography, knowledge of layout and design, a background of covering local government and events, and a strong desire to challenge themselves to grow and learn in this role. Our news editor must be able to generate feature stories, cover spot news, cover general news, assist with photo assignments, and find own story leads within the community coverage area. The Enterprise-Tocsin 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 will be $18,000 to $24,000, based on experience and qualifications. If interested, submit resume, letter expressing interest, writing samples, and references to wparham@enterprise-tocsin.com. 1/20
Editor, Herald-Banner - Greenville (Texas) - The Herald-Banner, Greenville (Texas) is currently seeking an editor to lead an award-winning newsroom staff. In addition to leading the 7,000-plus circulated daily Herald-Banner, this position also leads three weekly newspapers in Rockwall, Commerce and Royse City as well as a quarterly magazine for Hunt County. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of publishing outstanding community newspapers, specialty publications and aggressive website information as well as be a member of a great management team that is always striving to serve its customers better. The editor is an essential member of a senior management team currently instilling a productive culture based in teamwork between all departments. You will need exceptional leadership, organizational and management skills. Greenville, located about 30 miles east of the Dallas Metroplex on Interstate 30, offers a great small town lifestyle with all the conveniences of the metropolitan area just a short drive away. Interested applicants should contact Publisher Lisa Chappell at lchappell@cnhi.com. 1/10
Editor - Editor being sought for the Southwest Louisiana area. Along with strong editorial judgement and managing a small staff, the position also requires copy editing, publication layout and some reporting for one daily and three weekly newspapers. The main area of coverage is Calcasieu Parish, with offices headquartered in Sulphur, Louisiana. This position comes with a benefits package and competitive salary. Please send resume, recent articles and references to speveto1@yahoo.com. 11/19
Reporter/Writer
Reporter - Midsize weekly newspaper in Crossett, Arkansas invites applicants for open newsroom position. If you can write accurate, compelling stories, your career will flourish here. Ability to design pages in InDesign is a plus. Recent grads as well as veteran reporters welcome. Receive good hourly pay and benefits while enjoying our community's quality of life. Email resume with cover letter and writing samples to bwhite@ashleynewsobserver.com or mail to Publisher, The Ashley News Observer, PO Box 798, Crossett, AR 71635. 1/27
Advertising/Marketing
Advertising Director - This South Arkansas town's newspaper/magazine/shopper operation has an immediate opening for an Advertising Director. The job responsibilities include leading a staff of 2-3 salespeople; overseeing the sales and marketing of an award-winning weekly newspaper and associated shopper; enhancing magazine and other niche publication projects; and overseeing the marketing of the best newspaper website in the state. Sales training ability, budgeting skills, and goal setting experience are required. Customer service and a strong work ethic must be top priority. The pay is negotiable, with Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance and other benefits. Send resume to Publisher at publisher@monticellonews.net. 11/14
Advertising Salesperson - Experienced advertising salesperson wanted to sell and service Natchez area accounts for Miss-Lou Magazine/Natchez Sun/XTRA. Our newspapers serve six counties and parishes in Southwest Mississippi and East Central Louisiana. Good account list. Salary, commission, bonus, benefits. Expect to earn $28,000-$48,000 based on your experience, closing skills and work ethic. Stable, professional environment. No in-office politics. Positive atmosphere. Seeking a person who wants long term employment. Send resume to Peter Rinaldi, publisher, missloumagazine@peoplepc.com. 12/16
Advertising Director - The Laurel Leader-Call, a seven-day, 7,500-circulation newspaper in Laurel, MS, is seeking an experienced, high-energy professional to lead a staff of six. This position is responsible for the generation of all advertising revenue for the newspaper through the direction and daily leadership of the advertising department, including retail, classifieds, a quarterly city/lifestyle magazine, and internet sales.The Advertising Director must be experienced in implementing new and successful sales strategies, and must have the ability to motivate a sales staff. Must also be willing and able to make sales calls and handle an account list too. Simply put, he/she must lead by example! The qualified candidate will be an innovative thinker and will work closely with the Publisher. Laurel is located in Southern Mississippi about 90 minutes from the coast and 90 minutes from the capital city, Jackson. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Send resumes to Publisher Skippy Haik at shaik@laurelleadercall.com. 11/12
Circulation
No openings currently available.
Design/Creative/Web Design
No openings currently available.
Photography
No openings currently available.
Production/Press
No openings currently available.
Administrative/Business
Business Manager - The Palestine Herald Press is seeking a Business Manager for its East Texas newspaper operations. This position is responsible for A/R, A/P, payroll for five newspapers, inventory, local HR management, month-end entries and closing, providing performance reports to publisher, working closely with corporate business associates, assisting with budget preparation and supervising daily business operations. In addition to being knowledgeable in accounting, applicants must be organized, punctual, able to work well with others, perform efficiently and effectively under deadlines, and should have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn newspaper specific software quickly. Applicants must have either a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or 5 years or more accounting experience. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan, medical, dental and vision insurance available. Email resumes to: gwconnor@cnhi.com. 11/13
POSITIONS SOUGHT
Publisher/General Manager
Publisher/General Manager - Publisher/General Manager available with all the qualifications and experience needed to publish an aggressive, reader-gaining newspaper, but who will not compromise professional ethics by burying coverage of local corruption . If you agree that many local newspapers are boring and have “sold-out” in the communities they are supposed to serve, then you know why so many of them are losing circulation and revenues. Community involvement and leadership does not mean prostituting the free press. I can attract great people to write, sell and produce your newspaper. I can build your readership, revenues and profits while making your newspaper the best publication it has ever been. In practicing aggressive journalism, I have never personally nor have any of my newspaper employers ever lost any contest to the truths I have published or even expended any monies to defend those truths.
Accountant-managed newspapers and comfortable independents who have either forgotten or never knew that “rocking the boat” when local politics get out of hand and championing the causes of the good citizens of a community are some of the things real newspapers and journalists do, will not want to respond. I have successful and profitable weekly, semi-weekly, daily and newspaper group experience in sizes ranging from 1,500 to 104,000 paid and free circulation and distribution. If you want to find out more, please inquire at 1ethicalpublisher@gmail.com. 5/13
Editing/Reporting/Writing
Editor/Features Writer seeks employment on a real weekly paper or magazine. Brings 30-plus years of journalism experience to the job. Publishers note: I’m not a yes-man, and I do not suffer fools gladly. I am, however, a card-carrying grammar cop with zero tolerance for errors and dull writing. For writing samples visit: http://patricktimothymullikin.com/WritingSamples.aspx. This 56-year-old Navy veteran is ready to report for work immediately. Patrick Timothy Mullikin at www.patricktimothymullikin.com Phone 435-621-8514. 10/26
Experienced journalist seeks position as staff writer with daily, semi-weely newspaper, or magazine. I would also be interested in a position in public relations or sports information. I have covered the gamut from city council meetings to high school sports events. I have won best sports feature writing awards from the Mississippi Press Association four consecutive years. Please contact Allen Baswell at choctawwriter@hotmail.com. 10/19
Experienced writer, photographer, page designer, editor seeks position. Seven years as a reporter, five years working with daily papers in Leesville (Leesville Daily Leader) and Alexandria (The Town Talk). Experience in virtually every aspect of newspaper production. Have covered virtually every type of beat there is to cover. Resume and references available upon request. For more information contact Will Tubbs at (225) 936-8565 or willtubbs806@yahoo.com. 8/28
Editor for hire - Veteran editor who is a strong believer in the power of local news is available. Can bring sparkle to your weekly, group or small daily, mentor your staff, help market your product. Reasonable salary; will consider investing in your newspaper. Write in confidence: Editor1@journalist.com. 8/6
Experienced writer/editor/photographer is seeking a position in sports or with a Christian publication in or around the Covington/Mandeville/Northshore area (30-mile radius). Have won awards for writing and design the past three years. Have dealt with high school and college sports and minor league baseball. Have also done a little news when needed. For a detailed resume and work samples please e-mail heyuimintojsus@yahoo.com. 6/22
Advertising/Marketing
No resumes currently on file.
Circulation
No resumes currently on file.
Graphic Design
Communications Design - Recent LA Tech graduate seeks challenging entry level multi-media design position. Award-winning applicant has hands-on practical knowledge and is proficient in Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. For more information and to view portfolio samples please contact Whitney Jordan at 318-655-6863, via email at wej007@gmail.com or visit www.whitneyerinjordan.com. 6/22
Production
No resumes currently on file.
Photography
No resumes currently on file.
Cartoonist
No resumes currently on file.
LPA’s Mission is:
To unite Louisiana newspapers as a cooperative association which creates and fosters an economic, political, and legal environment
where newspapers can compete and flourish as providers of information and information services.