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Last updated 5/9/2013.
Job Openings
Publishers/General Manager
Publisher - Accepting
publisher resumes for small, southern daily newspaper in
Greenville, Miss., with printing facility.
Energetic and ambitious publisher well-versed in all
aspects of a newspaper operation, able to execute and
manage departments throughout the building, drive
revenue and profit, and produce quality products - this
is not a “desk job.” Skills in business, advertising,
editorial, leadership, research, problem solving,
strategic planning, negotiation, customer service,
management and teamwork are given requirements.
Publisher is also expected to be an active and integral
member of the community. Emmerich Newspapers offers a
competitive compensation, 401(k), health benefits, and
is an excellent privately-owned newspaper group situated
mostly in Mississippi. Send letter of interest, resume,
and references to Dan W. Strack, COO, Emmerich
Newspapers, at
strack@emmerichnewspapers.com.
3/6
Online/Web Content/IT
Online-digital Content Producer - Produce online
and digital content for The Courier and Daily
Comet, sister newspapers covering a colorful Cajun
community in Houma and Thibodaux, La. You’ll work on
various platforms, including websites, smart phones,
e-readers and other new and evolving online and digital
technologies. Tasks include posting stories and
photographs, shooting and editing videos, engaging in
social media, producing interactive graphics and
designing web pages. You’ll learn new skills as new
technologies come online and evolve. Become an active
part of a fun and aggressive newsroom an hour west of
New Orleans. The Courier, circulation 14,000, has earned
Newspaper of the Year honors from the Louisiana Press
Association for most of the past decade. The Daily
Comet, at 9,000 circulation, has also been recognized
for its quality journalism. We’re looking for someone
with skills in website content-management systems, HTML
coding, JavaScript, Photoshop, Flash and CSS, video
shooting and editing and basic computer use. Valid
driver’s license required. Four-year college degree
preferred. Send samples of your online work to Karen
Dauzat, 3030 Barrow St., Houma, La. 70360 or e-mail to
karen.dauzat@houmatoday.com
or on our webiste at houmatoday.com or dailycomet.com
click on Jobs scroll down to Work For Us. 2/13
Editor
Managing Editor - The Delta Democrat Times, a
Pulitzer Prize-winning, 8,000-circulation, Six-day daily
in Greenville, Miss., is looking for a managing editor
to lead its newsroom. The position requires the full
spectrum of skills, from page layout to editorial
writing and news coverage to special section production.
This position is a working position as it requires the
candidate to be hands on in the leading of its
seven-person staff. Our focus is local news in this
Mississippi Delta town and the Delta is an exciting
place to lead a news staff. This is no desk-only job.
Position includes vacation, 401k, health insurance and
your standard package of holidays. Pay is 38-43k based
on experience. We are an Emmerich Newspapers property; a
Mississippi-owned-and-operated, three-generation family
company with a track record of success. If this sounds
like an opportunity you have been looking for, email
your cover letter, resume, references and three local
editorials you have written to Publisher Jon Alverson
at jalverson@ddtonline.com.
4/10
Editor - The Delta Democrat Times seeks an
experienced Accent Editor/designer with awesome layout,
reporting and writing skills. The Accent editor is
responsible for layout out on a daily basis. The
position will require weekly editing and layout of the
Sunday Accent section as well as the news section on a
rotating basis. The DDT, published Monday through Friday
afternoons and Sunday morning, also produces special
editions and a quarterly magazine, Delta Focus. The
accent editor will contribute to each of our
publications. The Accent editor is required to work at
least two weekends per month. The DDT has a long and
rich history covering Greenville and Washington County.
It is part of the Emmerich Newspapers, a family-owned
operation with more than 20 papers mostly throughout
Mississippi. We offer a comprehensive employment package
that includes Medical, Dental, a 401-K with company
match, and two weeks paid vacation. Salary range is
around $30,000 depending on experience. Working
knowledge of Quark required. 3/25
Weekly Editor - The
Killeen Daily Herald, a 2011 APME Newspaper of the
Year, is seeking a versatile, aggressive journalist for
the Herald’s group of weekly publications. The
successful candidate will be able to plan news coverage
on a variety of community subjects, write clear, concise
stories and also contribute to the daily newspaper
coverage. We need someone who is community –minded and
understands community journalism. Candidates must have
the ability to work with digital tools for a growing web
presence. Job requirements include a bachelor’s degree
in journalism and two years of daily or weekly
experience. Interested applicants should send a cover
letter, resume and writing samples to
personnel@kdhnelouiws.com.
3/19
Managing Editor -
The Madisonville
Meteor is seeking a managing editor who can be a
leader in both the newsroom and in the community. The
Meteor is an award-winning weekly newspaper in Madison
County, 26 miles northeast of Bryan/College Station and
97 miles north of Houston, with a small staff of four.
We cover it all ? county and city government, schools,
sports, cops and courts, civic events and community
happenings. If you've got a passion for producing
community journalism at its finest, we want to talk to
you. The requirements for this position are simple. We
want someone with strong news judgment and an ability to
work with employees of various degrees of experience. We
want someone who can turn a dull press release into a
journalistic gem; someone who is well versed in AP
style; someone comfortable with interviewing everyone
from the governor to the kindergarten class president;
and someone handy with a camera or not afraid to learn.
Having some experience with sports reporting is
especially helpful! The person we hire will also be
responsible for working with the publisher in planning
special sections, and developing ideas into stories. The
successful applicant will directly be responsible for
the editorial product, from planning to production, as
well as managing our full time reporter and sports
stringer. If you're interested in this position, please
respond to this ad before someone else does. The company
offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities
for advancement. You are eligible for health benefits,
as well as vacation and sick/personal leave, after a
probationary period. We are part of Granite
Publications, a group that prefers to recruit from
within and that means your job with us could be the
first step toward the future you've always wanted.
Please e-mail a resume, cover letter, and salary
requirements to publisher@madisonvillemeteor.com. Please
feel free to visit www.madisonvillemeteor.com or visit
our Facebook fan page to read up on what's been
happening in your new hometown. 2/14
News/Features
Editor - Are you a reporter who feels like you’re
spinning your wheels doing the same thing every day, but
aren’t getting anywhere? We can help change that. The
Natchez Democrat, a 10,000-circulation daily in
historic Southwest Mississippi, needs a section editor
to help manage our award-winning coverage. Initial
duties will include writing, editing, working with
reporters and page building. Our section editor
positions are typically manager-training positions from
which previous editors have launched into careers as
managing editors, editors and publishers. Ideal
candidates will have reporting or editing experience,
knowledge of InDesign and, most important, a desire to
learn and grow while making a difference with their
work. For more information contact Publisher Kevin
Cooper at
kevin.cooper@natchezdemocrat.com
or 601-445-3539. 2/14
Writer - Writer needed for industrial
publication. The Business & Industry Connection (BIC)
covers markets including oil and gas, refining,
chemical, pulp and paper, and power. An experienced
writer with excellent editing and proofreading skills is
needed immediately in our Baton Rouge office. The ideal
candidate will be self-motivated, disciplined and able
to work under strict deadlines. Related degree and
experience working for deadline-oriented publications
preferred. Experience in marketing, public relations
and/or advertising a plus. Some travel required. Please
send cover letter, résumé and writing samples to news@bicalliance.com
or fax to (225) 751-9993. 5/9
Reporter - We are still
trying to find the right fit for an enterprising general
assignment reporter at The Daily Iberian, someone
versatile enough to handle the government meeting and
know how to get to the point right away and experienced
enough to take calculated, creative risks. We're looking
for someone tenacious enough to be the public's
watchdog, with enough finesse to include ordinary people
on the pages of their community newspaper. Good planning
skills are necessary to balance next-day, intermediate
and long-term, well-researched enterprise stories. Email
cover letter, resume, clips and references to Managing
Editor Jeff Zeringue at
iberianedit@glacoxmail.com.
4/11
Education Reporter - Seeking staff writer to
cover schools in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.
We're looking for someone with enterprise and talent to
write both breaking news and in-depth stories. Qualified
job applicants will have a strong hard-news background
and the ability to dig for hard-hitting stories, root
out corruption and other problems and write about
solutions. You must possess the ability to think
critically and take on the tough stories while
maintaining professionalism. A sense of humor is a must,
as is the ability to learn how to spell names like
Boudreaux and Thibodaux. For this beat, we're looking
for someone eager to be part of the national debate on
education reform and school accountability. The ideal
candidate will also possess the willingness to detail
how those efforts could affect local communities and the
people who live here. Feature writers need not apply.
Tasks will also include shooting and editing videos and
posting elements, such as breaking news, to our
websites.The Courier Newspaper, a 13,000 circulation
paper published seven days per week, is consistently
recognized for its quality journalism. It has earned
Newspaper of the Year honors from the Louisiana Press
Association for most of the past decade. Candidates must
have a four-year college degree. Previous experience at
a daily newspaper preferred. The Courier, a part of the
Halfiax Media Group, offers excellent benefits and is
situated in a vibrant, unique community with Cajun roots
about an hour southwest of New Orleans. You'll work
flexible hours dictated often by news events and our
need to respond quickly and effectively. You can apply
online at houmatoday.com or dailycomet.com website and
scroll down to "Work For Us." You can also send resumes
and at least five samples of your writing, preferably on
the topic of education to Karen Dauzat, Human Resource
Director, PO BOX 2717, Houma, LA 70361. You can also
e-mail your information to karen.dauzat@houmatoday.com.
We offer great benefits such as: medical, dental vision,
life insurance, 40lK plan, paid sick days, paid
vacation, and paid holidays. 3/5
Cops Reporter/Staff Writer - Seeking staff writer
to cover cops, fire, courts and related topics in
Terrebonne Parish, La. We're looking for someone with
enterprise and talent to write both breaking news and
in-depth stories. Qualified job applicants will have a
strong hard-news background and the ability to dig for
hard-hitting stories, root out corruption and other
problems and write about solutions. You must possess the
ability to think critically and take on the tough
stories while maintaining professionalism and
compassion. A sense of humor is a must, as is the
ability to learn how to spell names like Boudreaux and
Thibodaux. For this beat, we're looking for someone able
to craft stories, not just on the mechanics of public
safety and legal justice, but on the people and
communities affected. Feature writers need not apply.
Tasks will also include shooting and editing videos and
posting elements, such as breaking news, to our
websites. The Courier Newspaper, a 13,000
circulation paper published seven days per week, is
consistently recognized for its quality journalism. It
has earned Newspaper of the Year honors from the
Louisiana Press Association for most of the past decade.
Candidates must have a four-year college degree.
Previous experience at a daily newspaper preferred. The
Courier, a part of the Halfiax Media Group, offers
excellent benefits and is situated in a vibrant, unique
community with Cajun roots about an hour southwest of
New Orleans. You'll work flexible hours dictated often
by news events and our need to respond quickly and
effectively. You can apply online at houmatoday.com or
dailycomet.com website and scroll down to "Work For Us."
You can also send resumes and at least five samples of
your writing, preferably on the topic of a
cop/fire/court reporter to Karen Dauzat, Human Resource
Director, PO BOX 2717, Houma, LA 70361. You can also
e-mail your information to
karen.dauzat@houmatoday.com.
2/21
Sports Reporter/Outdoors Editor
- Natchez Newspapers Inc., a media group in historic
southwest Mississippi that publishes a daily newspaper,
magazines and niche publications, is recruiting its next
sports reporter. The Natchez Democrat is a
10,000-circulation newspaper surrounded by seven high
schools and one university. Ideal recruits will have
sports experience at a college newspaper, a weekly or
daily, InDesign experience and an eye for the story
behind the game. Although much of our coverage is of
preps and Alcorn State University, we branch out to LSU,
Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Miss and the New
Orleans Saints when pertinent. Job duties include
writing, page design and heading up our weekly outdoors
page. Requirements include a desire to learn and grow
while making a difference with your work while you hone
your knowledge and skills. Our location on the
Mississippi River makes us a mecca for hunting, fishing
and even a little kayaking. Send clips and a resume to
Publisher Kevin Cooper at
kevin.cooper@natchezdemocrat.com
or call 601-445-3539. 2/14
Reporter - The Starkville Daily News is
seeking an energetic and passionate reporter to cover
community news, breaking news and various other topics.
The Daily News is a seven day publication, reaching more
than 8,000 residents with our daily edition. The ideal
candidate will work directly with editor and other
reporters in a team environment. While some story ideas
will be provided, reporters are expected to generate
copious amounts of copy on strict deadline and, at some
points, under little supervision. We will consider both
experienced and entry-level candidates, as long as you
are committed to generating news copy and getting the
facts. During the week, reporters are required to attend
municipal meetings, school board meetings,
planning/zoning board meetings and other meetings during
the evening hours. Each reporter is assigned to a
particular beat and should be familiar with all
happenings in their assigned communities and the Golden
Triangle Area. Reporters are required to take
photographs of events being covered along with other
center piece photos to be used in the daily edition.
Candidates with their own camera equipment is a plus,
but not required. This is not a 9-5 job as breaking news
can happen at any moment and anywhere. Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communication, English
or other related field. Must be able to work flexible
hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Must
possess excellent writing and communication skills,
strong knowledge of grammar, spelling and AP Style.
Candidates must have reliable transportation and a cell
phone. Knowledge of Indesign, Photoshop and Internet
programs a must. To be considered for this position,
candidates must follow the following instructions: Send
resume, writing/photo samples and cover letter to the
Editor . Explain in your cover letter why you want the
reporter position and what makes you the ideal candidate
for the position. Contact: Zack Plair, Editor,
Starkville Daily News, P.O. Box 1068, Starkville, Ms.
39760,
email:editor@starkvilledailynews.com.
2/13
Education Reporter ---
The Daily Star in Hammond, La., has an immediate
opening for a versatile journalist who can report,
interview, write, paginate and take photos. Online
reporting skills will be helpful. Applicants should send
resume to Executive Editor Lillian K. Mirando at
editor@hammondstar.com. 2/13
Advertising/Marketing
Advertising Sales - MS
based company working with Louisiana Newspapers selling
NEW revenue producing pages. Should live in the state of
Louisiana. $45-55K potential first year, phone skills
and some travel within the state required, should be
able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Fax resume to 1-888-773-7704 or email to
salesperson55@gmail.com.
1/24
Multi-Media Sales Executive -
The Gonzales Weekly Citizen is seeking a
Multi-Media Sales Executive to join our advertising
team/department. The ideal candidate will develop new
business, conduct needs assessments, create proposals
and close sales. Excellent customer service and
relationship building skills are essential. We’re
looking for account executives with a proven track
record of sales results and satisfying advertisers’
needs. Candidates should have 3+ years experience in the
sales field. Our organization offers an exciting
portfolio of products and diverse offerings and is the
leader in local news. We have proven brands including:
The Gonzales Weekly Citizen, The Marketeer, The Nickel
Ads and the Ascension Gumbo along with our website
www.weeklycitizen.com , Monster, Homefinder, Yahoo,
Daily Deals, Radarfrog and new media that work in the
market place. If you demonstrate outstanding customer
service and a history of building excellent and
profitable customer relationships, we’d like to hear
from you. GateHouse Media, headquartered in New York, is
our parent company and is one of the largest publishers
of locally based print and online media in the United
States, reaching more than 10 million people a week. To
apply, email your resume, cover letter and compensation
history to Crystal Barrett at
cbarrett@gatehousemedia.com.
1/8
Multimedia Consultant -
The Courier & Daily Comet - Houma, Louisiana is
seeking a Multimedia Consultant. The Sales Consultant
has responsibility for developing and maintaining
partnerships with new and existing customers to ensure
customer satisfaction and loyalty by selling print &
online advertising solutions on a continuing basis. This
position will require you to be driven, self-motivated,
goal oriented with strong relationship building skills
as you will be the primary link to our prospective and
existing clients.
Duties include:
• Developing new sales leads to grow an existing market
• Maintains relationships and favorable contacts with
current and potential advertising accounts
• Building relationships by performing sales calls,
customer service call and site visits
• Present advertising options to generate new business
• Manage, service and support existing clients while
generating additional new business
Required Experience:
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must have 2-3 years of outside sales experience, media
advertising preferred
• Must have cold calling experience both over the phone
and in person
• Must be entrepreneurial in spirit
• Positive, sales-oriented personality
We offer a full range of benefits, as well as a
competitive salary and very generous sales commission.
Interested applicants can contact Robin Blanchard, our
Advertising Director, at 985-857-2270 or via email at
robin.blanchard@houmatoday.com. 12/4
Circulation/Distribution
Circulation Manager -
The Enterprise-Journal of McComb, Miss., seeks an
experienced circulation manager for our 9,000-copy daily
newspaper. The primary mission is to increase both
subscriptions and single-copy sales through aggressive
marketing and creative promotions. Other duties include
carrier recruitment and supervision of a staff of two
full-time and three part-time employees. There is growth
potential: McComb is located on Interstate 55 and has an
economic mix of medical, retail, poultry and timber
businesses that have weathered the recession well. The
area is part of a massive oil formation now being tested
for recovery by fracking. Starting salary $40,000 to
$45,000 based on experience. Five years of circulation
management experience preferred. Microsoft Excel
experience is required. Familiarity with the Vision Data
circulation program is a plus. E-mail resumé with three
work references to
publisher@enterprise-journal.com.
1/18
Design/Creative/Web Design
No openings at this time.
Photography
No openings at this time.
Production/Press
Press Operator/Crew Leader
- Experienced Press Operator/Crew Leader needed at
The Daily Iberian in New Iberia, Louisiana to help
run our 10-unit Goss Community. We're a six-day
publication, afternoons weekdays, Sunday mornings. We
also do a few outside jobs. We're part of Wick
Communications. We offer a strong pay and benefits
package, a great community in which to live, a good
working environment including a terrific team of
employees with whom to work, other reasons we think we
could be a good opportunity for the right person. Email
a resume and a note telling a bit about yourself to
Production Manager Jerry Sexton at
diprodmgr@glacoxmail.com,
or call 337-321-6755. 4/22
Press Room Manager - Open
position at The Courier Newspaper in Houma, La.
The Press Room Manager is responsible for managing a
headliner Goss press and a direct to plate multi-system
image environment. Duties include managing daily
production activities, weekly work schedules,
maintaining department budget, soliciting commercial
print contracts, ordering parts and supplies, and
providing professional leadership and direction to all
press and image department while maintaining a safe,
efficient, cost effective and highly productive
operation with the highest regard for quality and
customer service. Responsibilities: Planning, budgeting,
purchasing, supervision, establishing department goals,
enforcing quality standards, overseeing preventive
maintenance programs, administering shift operations and
support team leaders and supervisors in carrying out
their goals. We offer great benefits: Medical, dental,
vision, 401K, paid vacation, sick time and paid
holidays. Please apply on line at
www.houmatoday.com, or e-mail
your resume to
karen.dauzat@houmatoday.com.
You can also mail your resume to The Courier, Karen
Dauzat, 3030 Barrow St., Houma, LA 70360. 2/21
Assistant
Pressman - Immediate opening for an Assistant
Pressman for eight-unit Goss Community Press in
Starkville, Ms. Responsible for daily printing of
several morning newspapers. Experience a Must.
Competitive salary, group health & life insurance, paid
vacations, paid holidays, sick leave and 401K plan
available. Send resume to Don Norman, Publisher %
Starkville Daily News, P.O. Box 1068, Starkville, Ms.
39760 or fax to (662)324-8092, e-mail:
sdnpub@bellsouth.net.
1/29
Administrative/Business
No openings currently
available .
POSITIONS SOUGHT
Publisher/General Manager
No resumes
currently on file.
Editing/Reporting/Writing
I'm a soon-to-be retired
schoolteacher who has been moonlighting in journalism
since 1999. With my impending retirement, I'm ready to
jump into the field full-time. Specialty areas include
sports, education, consumer issues and cartooning. I
have experience with photography, layout, social media
and some video editing. I am a multiple award winner,
including a first-place APME for best sports columns
(LA-MS region), back-to-back first-place LPA best
editorial cartoon awards, and a Union Values in Action
award from Louisiana Federation of Teachers (for blogs
about education). Besides the newspapers and magazines
I’ve scribed for, I also write books for both children
and adults. My last sports-themed book for mainstream
audiences, Sharpened Iron, has created speaking
engagements and booksignings in LA, MS, and TX.
Currently, I am working on a book that chronicles the
current state of educational reform here in Louisiana.
While I would love to work for a larger paper, I
definitely appreciate and enjoy the charms a smaller
community paper brings. All offers considered, and I
will relocate for the right opportunity. If interested,
e-mail at
mellecomptejr@gmail.com. 4/16
Advertising/Marketing
No resumes
currently on file.
Graphic Design
No resumes
currently on file.
Graphic Design
CAN-DO-IT-ALL: Page Designer/Graphic
Artist/Writer/Photographer – After 12 years in the
Pacific Northwest, Louisiana native looks to returns
closer to home to use his variety of skills and
experience on a weekly or small daily newspaper. I am
currently living on the Oregon Coast, but would like to
return to Louisiana to be closer to my family. I am
comfortable designing ad and page designer, as well as
covering meeting, high school sports and shooting
photos. I have worked for weeklies in Louisiana, Texas,
Washington and Oregon. For resume, email Dannie Lee
Oliveaux at
dlowa2000@aol.com.
Samples of my work are on Facebook under Dannie Lee
Oliveaux. Dannie Oliveaux 400 Necanicum Drive, Apt. 1,
Seaside, Oregon 97138
253.304-3953 cell.
4/25
Production
No resumes
currently on file.
Photography
No resumes
currently on file.
Cartoonist
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