Louisiana Press Association

Copy Editor - The Advocate, a major daily newspaper in Baton Rouge, LA, has an opening for a Full-Time Copy Editor. Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The job consists of editing news stories for accuracy and fairness, writing headlines and designing and building news pages using a QuarkXPress pagination system — all under a nightly deadline. The job includes nighttime hours and weekend work. Required Education, Prior Work Experience & Specialized Skills and Knowledge: At least two years copy editing experience and a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field. Good organizational and time management skills are a must. The job requires experience in all aspects of daily newspaper copy desk work, including but not limited to grammar, libel issues, newspaper style, and newspaper page design principles. Must be familiar with pagination software, preferably QuarkXPress Salary is determined by experience. To apply send resume and cover letter to: hr@theadvocate.com (Subject: Copy Editor) or mail to: The Advocate, Human Resources – Copy Editor, P.O. Box 588, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, Resumes must be received by August 13, 2010. 7/28

Reporter - The Daily Star newspaper in Hammond, La., has an immediate opening for a versatile journalist who can skillfully gather information, report, write, paginate, edit and take photos for print and online products. Applicants should send resume to Executive Editor Lillian K. Mirando at editor@hammondstar.com. 6/25

Government Reporter - The New York Times Regional Media Group (NYTRMG), a division of The York Times Company, is committed to creating and delivering high quality news, information and entertainment across multiple platforms and products. Reaching an estimated audience of 2.6 million media consumers, we are the most relied upon source for local news and information in all of the markets we serve. We offer competitive salary commensurate with experience, 401(k) and a comprehensive benefits plan. 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. Candidate 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. Build your skills and your clips with a strong local newspaper that's not afraid to take on the big story.

The Courier and Daily Comet, sister papers in south Louisiana, seek a government reporter. The Courier is a 19,000 circulation daily newspaper in Houma. The Daily Comet in nearby Thibodaux is a 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. To apply for this position, please go to our website Houmatoday.com and scroll down to bottom of page and click Work For Us. You can e-mail your resume and clips to karen.dauzat@houmatoday.com or mail them to Karen Dauzat, Human Resource Director, P. O. Box 2717, Houma, La. 70361 Equal Employment Opportunity The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 6/16

Sports Reporter - The Bossier Press-Tribune (5,000 M-F PM), Bossier Parish's Award-winning community newspaper, has an opening for a Sports Reporter/Photographer. Candidate should have a strong sense of high school, middle school and youth sports coverage. They should possess sports writing and editing skills, along with newspaper page layout and photography experience. Candidate should also be very organized. Pay is based on experience and includes benefits such as health insurance and paid vacation. Please send resume to: Jim Knudsen, Bossier Press-Tribune, 4250 Viking Drive, Bossier City LA, 71111, Fax (318) 747-5298 or email jknudsen@bossierpress.com. 6/9

Reporter - Interested in covering news and features in the community that gave us Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart and Mickey Gilley? The Natchez Democrat, a 10,000-circulation daily in historic Southwest Mississippi, is looking for a reporter to cover Louisiana news. The Democrat has a long history of being one of the best community daily newspapers in Mississippi. Sitting on the picturesque bluffs of the Mississippi River overlooking Louisiana, Natchez is known for its antebellum homes, balloon races and literary heritage, while Concordia Parish, La., is known for its most famous sons as well as its burgeoning riverfront development. The Democrat coverage area spans approximately four Mississippi counties and Concordia Parish in Louisiana. Qualified candidates will have one to three years of general assignment reporting experience. Recent graduates with pertinent experience will be considered. Send resume, clippings and three professional references to Julie Cooper, managing editor, at P.O. Box 1447, Natchez, MS 39120, or by e-mail to julie.cooper@natchezdemocrat.com. 6/2

Production Manager - We’re currently looking for an experienced production manager for one of our Louisiana locations. This person must be a hands-on manager that can lead our pressroom and production departments to achieve our quality and efficiency goals. Responsibilities include scheduling & managing day-to-day operations in those departments, leading press maintenance and safety and training efforts, assisting with press operation, along with leading our ongoing quality improvement and waste reduction efforts. Successful candidate must have excellent leadership and communication skills along with a positive attitude, which helps create a proactive team environment. We are an EOE offering a full benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, STD and LTD plans, paid holidays and vacation time off. If interested email your resume to: Glenn Stifflemire at gstifflemire@gatehousemedia.com. 7/27

Pressman: Responsible for running, maintaining and cleaning press, plate and reel room equipment, print daily newspaper maintaining high quality and meeting all deadlines, inspect papers visually during run to correct ink distribution and color registrations, perform work in all ongoing maintenance programs, install and adjust blankets and rollers as needed, keep equipment and work areas clean. Qualifications include high school degree or equivalent. Ability to maintain press, understand the mechanics of the press and fix problems as they happen. Ability to work flexible schedule. Ability to communicate and cooperate with other employees. Operate forklift (with and without roll clamp.) Physical Requirements include the ability to stand for long periods of time, ability to move from place to place within the building (up stairs, ladders, crawl ways), ability to lift to 50 pounds, ability to frequently climb, stoop, kneel and reach. Some work done in close or confined spaces. Contact Karen Dauzat HR Director or email: karen.dauzat@houmatoday.com. 6/22

Pressman - Lead pressman needed for printing facility responsible for multiple dailies, weeklies and commercial jobs. Experience on a Goss Community press an absolute must. Great opportunity in beautiful East Texas for advancement with large newspaper company. Excellent compensation, benefits and work environment. Send resumes to gwconnor@cnhi.com. 5/19

Candidate is seeking a position as a staff writer with a daily newspaper in features or sports. Also interested in writiing for a magazine or specialty publication, or doing work in public relations or sports information. Veteran of 19-plus years experience with daily and weekly newspapers covering everything from sports to local government. Conact Allen Baswell at choctawwriter@hotmail.com. 5/11

Recent graduate with a strong English Lit background and intermediate level college journalism experience is seeking an entry-level writing/editing/reporting job in the Baton Rouge news-media market. Candidate has extensive research, communication and editing skills and brings a critical, objective eye to every assignment. Experienced with photography and would enjoy doing this in addition to required assignments. Candidate can meet necessary deadlines and report the news without bias. For a detailed resume please e-mail KellyPepperman@gmail.com. 4/26