MS Press Association Job Bank

The Meridian Star, a 15,000/daily in East Mississippi, is looking
for the right candidate to fill in the third position in the sports
department. The ideal candidate will have sports knowledge, be able
to work on tight deadlines and layout the sports section up to five
nights a week. Ideal candidates will have excellent design skills,
good copy-editing skills and an awareness of deadline.  The Meridian
Star uses Quark to produce pages, so those skills are preferred. This
is a full-time position with full benefits available. If interested,
please send your resume to Sports Editor Rocky Higginbotham at
rhigginbotham@themeridianstar.com, or mail them to  Attn: Sports desk
position, PO BOX 1591, Meridian, MS, 39302.

The Scott County Times in Forest, Miss., is seeking a staff writer and paginator. Duties include managing submitted copy and ensuring it is published in a timely manner, generating six to eight stories per week including news, but also centering on weekly human-interest features, and building and composing inside pages for publication.

Good writing skills, an eye for design, an ability to write both news and human interest features, being deadline driven, an ability to take well-composed photographs, and some experience with pagination and layout software are ideal qualifications.

A background in printing, a college degree in design, journalism, English, arts or humanities are also acceptable qualifications. Position pays approximately $20,000 per year. Benefits include Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance, a 401(k) with a company match, 2 weeks of annual vacation leave and up to a week of sick leave. The Scott County Times is part of Emmerich Newspapers, Inc., owner of more than 20 newspapers, mostly in Mississippi, including four dailies. Advancement opportunities are available for the right person. Located in Forest, Miss., we’re exactly halfway between Jackson and Meridian along the I-20 corridor, a perfect, central location in the state.Please email a letter of interest and a resume to helpwanted@sctonline.net or fax it to 601-469-2004. No phone calls, please.
–
Brian Blackley, Publisher
The Scott County Times
bblackley@sctonline.net
www.sctonline.net

The Gadsden Times has an immediate opening for an experienced Online Salesperson with a proven track record in online sales. If you’ve been a successful Online Salesperson for at least one year and would like to move up into management, we should talk. Salary in the $50K + range, along with an attractive bonus program and excellent benefits make this a great career move for an online superstar on the rise. As a member of The New York Times Regional Media Group, The Gadsden Times offers career opportunities for achievement – oriented individuals. If you’re who I’m looking for please send resume and cover letter to:

Glen Porter
Advertising Director
The Gadsden Times
401 Locust St.
Gadsden, Al 35901
Or email me at
Glen.porter@gadsdentimes.com
Fax 256-549-2013

The Vicksburg Post in Vicksburg, Miss., is looking for a sports editor to lead a staff of three in the daily coverage of prep, college and sometimes professional sports in Vicksburg and the area.

Ideal candidates will have a flair for words, an eye for photos, a jazz for layout and a grasp of good management practices. We focus on planning but we can and do shoot from the hip.

In these days of news conglomerates, the Post remains family-owned and –operated, giving the staff more freedoms than often are afforded in the chains.

The Post publishes afternoons Monday-Friday and mornings Saturday and Sunday. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

Send resume, cover letter and examples of your work to:
Karen Gamble
Managing editor
The Vicksburg Post
P.O. Box 821668
Vicksburg MS 39182

Or e-mail:
kgamble@vicksburgpost.com

The Courier, a 12,000 circulation six-day daily newspaper in Russellville, seeks a full-time sports editor to cover athletics in the Arkansas River Valley.

The Courier covers 10 area high schools spanning several classifications as well as Arkansas Tech, a member of NCAA Division II. Russellville is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, offering breathtaking scenery as well as the opportunity to hunt, fish, hike — you name it.

The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter with a passion for local sports. Qualifications include: A good work ethic, being familiar with a Macintosh environment, Newsedit Pro and QuarkXpress are a plus. AP style
familiarity is also a plus. A bachelor’s degree in journalism is preferred.

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: Scott Perkins, P.O. Box 887, Russellville, AR 72811 e-mail: 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.

The Delta Democrat Times in historic Greenville, Miss. is looking for an editor to lead a staff of seven.

A celebrated part of Greenville’s literary tradition, the Delta Democrat Times is a Pulitzer prize-winning newspaper that will always be committed to serving its readers.

The DDT is a six day daily with a circulation of approximately 8,500 and serves as a central printing site for several other Emmerich newspapers and commercial customers.

The challenges and opportunities in the Mississippi Delta require an Editor with exceptional managerial talents in a position that includes the daily duties of layout and design, story and photo assignments, and coaching reporters. Duties also associated with this position include writing frequent editorials and breaking news as needed, as well as production of several special editions each year and a quarterly magazine.

The ideal candidate will possess good skills in layout and design relevant to a small, community daily newspaper serving a diverse audience. He or she will be expected to become a participant in civic organizations and community activities. Based on experience and qualifications, compensation will range between $40—$50,000. We offer excellent insurance plans, 401K, and paid vacation.

Email resumes to ednichols@ddtonline.com

Coopwood Publishing Group, Inc., owners of the Delta Business Journal and Delta Magazine in Cleveland, is starting three weekly newspapers in Mississippi.

We are in great need of editors, staff writers, and freelance writers.  Please forward all resumes to: scott@coopwood.net  All correspondence will be kept completely confidential.

Seeking Position: Graphics Artist, Experienced in manual art and computer
aided art. Print, brochures, newspaper, silk screen printing and other.
InDesign, PhotoShop, Corel, Illustrator, and others. Contact:
zeartiste@hotmail.com. I will send resume’ and electronic portfolio.

The Star-Herald in Kosciusko, Miss., is seeking a News Editor for our
4,500-circulation weekly that is nestled along the Natchez Trace in
central Mississippi. The ideal candidate would have strong reporting and
photography skills along with the basics of layout and design. There will be some layout duties but the main responsibilities will be reporting local news. It would be an ideal position for a young reporter looking to move up to an
editor’s position. This is a full-time position with full benefits including
medical, dental, vision and 401-K. Interested parties should send a resume via email to Robbie Robertson at publisher@starherald.net.

The Mississippi Business Journal is searching for a talented, tech-savvy and detail-oriented team player to join our growing editorial department as staff researcher-reporter. This full-time position manages our weekly editorial focus lists, as well as our annual Book of Lists edition, and also reports and writes for the MBJ and special publications, both in print and online. Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and one year of full-time newspaper experience. Database management experience is a plus. An affiliate of Dolan Media Company, the Mississippi Business Journal offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please send résumé and examples of your work to managing editor Jim Laird, 5120 Galaxie Drive, Jackson, MS 39206-4308 or jim.laird@msbusiness.com .

26-year-old, 10-year veteran of print media production seeks position with weekly or daily newspaper somewhere along the I-10 area of New Orleans/Gulfport/Mobile. Relocating from Oklahoma for family and economic reasons. College education in communications and graphic design. Experience in general pagination, special publication planning and production, advertising production, and department management. I am a hard worker with lots of experience, and I don’t miss deadlines! Acclaimed ad and page designer with lots of portfolio samples. Have worked with newspapers of all sizes, magazines both regional and national. Expert with all technical processes and programs such as Quark, Adobe CS3, MS Office, etc. Hoping to secure a job and move within 90 days, but can gladly come much sooner for the right opportunity. Seeking $35,000+/yr (negotiable). E-mail newmedia.ok@gmail.com for more information.

Southeast Arkansas weekly newspaper with related shopper seeks energetic, organized person for working ad director position. Great opportunity for current ad director or for experienced ad rep looking to advance. Good pay and benefits with solid company. Send cover letter and resume to bwhite@ashleynewsobserver.com or to Barney White, Publisher, The Ashley News Observer, P.O. Box 798, Crossett, AR  71635.

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of two years experience in web page development and maintenance required. Must have strong communication skills and demonstrated creative artistic and technical ability. Webmaster Certification or degree in Graphic Design or a related field required. Proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic, Visual Studio 5, Adobe Creative Suite 2 or 3 and Flash required. Must provide a portfolio, cd or jump drive of work you’ve done or provide URL’s of sites you have created and or maintained. Experience in journalism or publishing a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the continuous maintenance, modification and improvement of the existing College Web site and all pages associated with it. Serve as a liaison with the Office of Public Relations for Web page maintenance and modifications. Interact with college departments to promote recruitment and access to information via the Web. Assist with other projects and duties as directed.
DATE POSTED: July 8, 2008
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: To Be Determined
STARTING DATE: To Be Determined
All Applicants must have 2 letters of recommendation, a detailed resume, official transcripts and a completed application. All of these items must be sent to the address on the back of the application by the closing date on the job announcement.

Nancy Patterson
Director of Public Relations
Adviser for Student Publications
Northwest Mississippi Community College
4975 Hwy. 51 N.
Senatobia, MS  38668
662.562.3274  Fax: 662.562.3499
ndpatterson@northwestms.edu

Veteran of one-person sports departments seeks sports editor position.
Quark, Photoshop, Word skills. Available immediately. E-mail jin2@cornell.edu.

The Daily Corinthian is accepting applications for the position of
Circulation Director. The qualified applicant will be responsible for
expanding delivery of our news products, as well as making certain our
existing customer service is unmatched.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of sales,
marketing, single-copy, and home delivery of our newspaper. Must be customer service orientated, must have the ability to handle pressure and a changing work environment, and be self-motivated with 2 years management experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have the ability to learn job specific software.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health
insurance, dental insurance, prescription card, paid vacation, paid
holidays, and company matched 401k.

To apply, send your resume along with a cover letter to Reece Terry,
Publisher, Daily Corinthian, P.O. Box 1800, Corinth, MS 38835 or email
rterry@dailycorinthian.com .

The Daily Corinthian is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or
disability.

We are looking for an individual with a competitive spirit and a desire to exceed personal goals for our Classified Advertising – Inside Sales position. Successful candidate will have a positive attitude and an understanding of basic sales and marketing principles. Must be computer proficient, have typing, strong customer service skills and the ability to close over the phone.
You would help create and sell special project print and internet advertising to clients, business owners, and advertising decision-makers. You would maintain an existing account list and prospect by research and cold calling for leads to expand your client base.  The ideal candidate will be persuasive, confident, well-organized and possess a dedicated work ethic and an insatiable desire for success..  Experience is valued, but not mandatory.
Please send resume and cover letter indicating Retail Advertising –or- Classified Inside Sales to: publisher@desototimes.com, or mail to: DeSoto Times, 315 Losher, Hernando, MS 38632 or Fax to 662.429.5229.
The DeSoto Times offers a fun, progressive working environment with co-workers who are dedicated to making a difference in the quality of life in DeSoto County, along with competitive compensation and benefits including insurance, paid vacation and IRA plan options.

We are seeking smart, enthusiastic, hard-working account executives for our Retail Advertising Sales Department. Successful candidates will be persuasive and creative with strong communication skills, and have the desire to win by continually meeting the marketing needs of their customers. Sales/Marketing degree or media experience preferred, but will train an exceptional candidate.
You will sell the benefits of advertising for our multi-platform advertising and marketing solutions including our over 85,000 reader tri-weekly print, website and custom publications to an exciting group of clients, business owners and advertising decision-makers through relationship building and on-going account management. You must be comfortable in a competitive environment with a high energy sales department and other driven, self-motivated colleagues.

Classified Advertising - Inside Sales
We are looking for an individual with a competitive spirit and a desire to exceed personal goals for our Classified Advertising – Inside Sales position. Successful candidate will have a positive attitude and an understanding of basic sales and marketing principles. Must be computer proficient, have typing, strong customer service skills and the ability to close over the phone.
You would help create and sell special project print and internet advertising to clients, business owners, and advertising decision-makers. You would maintain an existing account list and prospect by research and cold calling for leads to expand your client base.  The ideal candidate will be persuasive, confident, well-organized and possess a dedicated work ethic and an insatiable desire for success..  Experience is valued, but not mandatory.
Please send resume and cover letter indicating Retail Advertising –or- Classified Inside Sales to: publisher@desototimes.com, or mail to: DeSoto Times, 315 Losher, Hernando, MS 38632 or Fax to 662.429.5229.
The DeSoto Times offers a fun, progressive working environment with co-workers who are dedicated to making a difference in the quality of life in DeSoto County, along with competitive compensation and benefits including insurance, paid vacation and IRA plan options.

The Demopolis Times, a growing daily newspaper in Marengo County, Ala., is looking for a reporter with excellent writing skills and an interest in
telling compelling stories. A reporter is responsible for covering a myriad
of community events; from city council to county government to schools with a wide range of writing opportunities in terms of format: hard news,
features, sports, etc.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent journalism graduates to launch
their career or a general assignment reporter to make take a step to the
next level.

A working knowledge of QuarkXPress and Photoshop are preferred.
The Demopolis Times offers competitive wages and excellent benefits
including BC/BS insurance, 401(k), retirement plan, paid vacation and more.

To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resume, clips and references to:
jason.cannon@demopolistimes.com or mail to: Jason Cannon, P.O. Box 860; Demopolis, AL 36732

Let me handle your extra reporting or writing duties on a freelance basis in place of hiring a f/t employee. I am centrally located and can come to your location on an as-needed basis.

I write for the Clarion-Ledger, Sun-Herald/Coast Publications and other weekly newspapers. I also write a syndicated food column that is published in the Clarion-Ledger and other newspapers.

Save thousands of dollars by utilizing my services, which can be obtained on a cost-efficient contractual basis or reasonable hourly rate. As an added bonus, as a contractual employee, I will allow you to publish my food column in your newspaper.

Contact me at: kkprco@yahoo.com and I will respond back to discuss the many services I can provide for your publication!

Kara Kimbrough

The Stone County Enterprise has an immediate opening for a reporter/staff writer. We are seeking a motivated individual that will be able to generate story ideas on their own as well as those assigned by the editor and is eager to deal with all aspects of community journalism. The Stone County Enterprise, 3,500 paid circulation, is published weekly on Wednesdays and is a long time hometown newspaper having been in operation since 1916. This is a good opportunity for early career journalist seeking a fast-paced challenge. The Enterprise offers a full slate of benefits including health, dental, earned vacation, sick/personal days. Salary depends on experience and education. Send resume, references and clips to Heather Freret, Publisher, Stone County Enterprise, PO Box 157, Wiggins, MS 39577 or email to heather@stonecountyenterprise.com

Daily Times Leader, a five day morning daily has an immediate opening for a smart, enterprising reporter to dig into local beats. Must be a good story-teller who loves bringing relevant stories to readers. Were looking for fresh, innovative writers. The writer is responsible for covering local government and the area’s school district, as well as crafting quality feature stories and compelling cover stories.

Thorough knowledge of AP style required. Professional experience preferred,
but exceptional recent college grads will be considered. This is a full-time
position with benefits. Send resume, cover letter, references 4 clips and
salary history/ requirements TO:J Edwards % Daily Times Leader, P.O. Box
1176, West Point, Ms. 39773, e-mail:dtleditor@bellsouth.net.

Wanted:  Energetic access advocate to lead the Virginia Coalition for Open Government into its second decade.

The mission of the Coalition is to educate the public and government officials about the importance of open government, to advocate access to local and state governments, to monitor access issues, to lobby lawmakers on issues related to freedom of information (within IRS limits), and to be a resource for the public, the press and the government on access-related issues.

The executive director is responsible for leading the Coalition’s programs of education, lobbying and fund-raising.  He or she must also manage an annual budget and an endowment fund.  The executive director must also oversee an interactive Web site and daily listserv, supervise a part-time assistant and produce a newsletter at least twice a year.

The executive director will also be expected to help the Coalition anticipate emerging issues and devise strategies to address them, to broaden and increase the Coalition’s membership and to raise funds.

It is important that the new executive director be a visionary capable of coordinating the open government efforts of affiliate constituencies and developing a strategy for continuing the Coalition’s goals in education, lobbying and financial security.

Candidates must have bachelor’s degrees in journalism, communication, government, business or related fields and an employment history that reflects compatibility with the mission of the Coalition.  An advanced degree is desirable.

Compensation consists of a salary and benefits package of approximately $50,000 per year.  Possible benefits include telecommuting within Virginia and a flex-time work schedule.  Part-time compensation and a part-time work schedule can be negotiated except during legislative sessions.

To apply:  Send a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three references to: vcogjobs@gmail.com. Application deadline is June 30, 2008

For more information, visit http://www.opengovva.org, or contact Dorothy Abernathy at dabernathy@ap.org.

Can you create eye-catching advertisements? Can you lead a team? Are you detail oriented? If yes, then this job is for you.
We are seeking an experienced and talented individual to lead our production department. The position is one that requires someone who is skilled in ad building, either possesses the knowledge of dummying newspapers and shoppers and manage another graphic artists on staff. This position will work closely with production team members to design ads and advertising pages on deadlines. Work with multiple publications and individuals is required as are excellent grammar and spelling skills.
Candidates must be an expert with Macintosh, QuarkXpress, Photoshop and Illustrator. Must be able to work independently, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple tasks effectively and experienced with web design, HTML is a plus. Have knowledge of downloading electronic files, PDF conversion etc. Is confident and responsible with troubleshooting skills a big plus. Previous newspaper experience will be helpful.

This position is full time with benefits. Competitive salary based
on qualifications and experience. Position generally requires little night or weekend work and would be ideal for an ad builder who is ready for the next step in their career.

As for us, The Demopolis Times & Shopper Guides produces a five-day daily newspaper, four shopper guides weekly and special supplements monthly. We are located in West Alabama on the Black Warrior and Tombigbee rivers. We offer is a relaxed, positive working environment a young, talented staff and cooperate ownership. We are a Boone Newspapers publication.

Please submit resume and work samples to Gennie Phillips-Odom, Editor, The Demopolis Times, P.O. Box 860, Demopolis, AL 36732, by fax to 334-289-4019 or e-mail gennie.phillips@demopolistimes.com.

CREATIVE SERVICE DIRECTOR:  We are seeking an experienced and talented individual to lead our creative service department. Must be an expert with Macintosh, In-Design, QuarkXpress, 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:   Blind Box Ad, Mississippi Press Association, 371 Edgewood Terrace, Jackson, MS  39206.

The Daily Star in Hammond has an immediate opening on its
10-person news staff for a versatile journalist who can build daily news
pages and design special sections in Quark on Macs. Writing/editing skills
and strong news judgment are essential, but the position primarily
involves page building. Photoshop and/or html skills would be a plus. Send
resume to Executive Editor Lillian K. Mirando at editor@hammondstar.com or call 254-7820.