MS Press Association Job Bank

Journal Inc. is seeking a community-minded leader for The Itawamba County Times, a weekly newspaper based in Fulton, Miss. As general manager, this person will be responsible for all facets of the operation and should have the experience and ability to take a good community newspaper to the next level in news content, readership and revenue. We’re not looking for someone who’s just passing through; we need a leader who will make a multi-year commitment to the community and our company. Journal Inc. publishes the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal and seven weekly newspapers and operates six Web sites. We’re a company committed to community building and confident in the future of community newspapers. Candidates should send a cover letter and resume’ to The Itawamba County Times, 106 West Main Street, Fulton, MS 38843, Attention: Charlotte A. Wolfe, or humanresources@djournal.com

News 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 news editor to help manage our award-winning coverage. Initial duties will include writing, editing, working with reporters and page building. Our news editor position is typically a manager-training position from which previous news editors have launched into careers as managing editors, editors and publishers. Ideal candidates will have reporting or editing experience, knowledge of Quark or InDesign and, most important, a desire to learn and grow while making a difference with their work. For more information contact Managing Editor Julie Cooper at julie.cooper@natchezdemocrat.com or 601-445-3551.

Copy editor/page designer

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal — a locally owned, award-winning 35,000-circulation daily newspaper in Tupelo — is seeking a copy editor/page designer with excellent design and word skills, sound news judgment, knowledge of AP style and a mastery of headline writing. Should be familiar with QuarkXpress and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Schedule will include night and weekend work. We are a fast-paced, deadline-oriented copy desk with the production of the daily paper in addition to four weekly papers, special sections and magazines. Competitive pay and benefits with a company that believes in the future of newspapers and is backing that belief with the installation of a new press in 2011. Email your cover letter, resume’ and samples to Lloyd Gray, Executive Editor, P.O. Box 909, Tupelo, MS 38802 or email to lloyd.gray@djournal.com

The Laurel Leader-Call is seeking a full-time advertising account executive. The ideal candidate should be an energetic self-starter, have excellent communication and good time management skills, and have reliable transportation. Experience in sales a plus but not required. Compensation package includes 401k, Medical, Dental and Visiion Insurance, paid holidays and vacations and bonus structure. Send resume to Laurel Leader-Call, Attn: Advertising Sales Representative, P.O. Box 728, Laurel, MS 39441.

Purpose/Reason for the Position: Responsible for running, maintaining and cleaning the press, plate and reel room equipment.

Functions:  Print daily newspaper maintaining high quality and meeting all deadlines.  Inspect papers visually during run to correct ink distribution and color registration.  Retrieve paper with forklift and install in reel room on RTP’s at proper location in sufficient number.  Clean plate cylinders, blankets and install plates on cylinders.

Perform work in all ongoing maintenance programs.  Install and adjust blankets and rollers as needed.  Keep equipment and work areas clean.

Requirements:  High school degree or equivalent.  4 years or more experience operating a DGM 440 Computer controlled, 44 page with 28 pages of color, single wide press.  Ability to maintain press and understand the mechanics of the press and fix problems as they happen.  Ability to work flexible schedule.  Ability to be on call.  Ability to communicate and cooperate with other employees.  Operate forklift (with and without roll clamp).

Physical Requirements:  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 up to 50 pounds, 1900 lb. rolls of newsprint.  Ability to frequently climb, stoop, kneel and reach.  Some work done in close or confined spaces.  Ability to push/pull 900 - 1,900 lb. rolls of paper.

How to Apply: You may apply on line at houmatoday.com or dailycomet.com. Scroll down and click on Work For Us to apply. You may send your resume to The Courier, Karen Dauzat, P. O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361 or email your resume to Karen.dauzat@houmatoday.com

The Courier and Daily Comet are drug free workplaces.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with great benefits.

The Enterprise-Journal, a 10,000-circulation, 6-day-a-week newspaper in southwest Mississippi, is looking for an experienced photojournalist who has a strong eye and a nose for news.
Prior newspaper experience is preferred. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, ambitious and courteous when dealing with the public.
News, features and sports are all part of the job.
McComb is a growing retail hub, and southwest Mississippi is an excellent place for news.
McComb is an hour and a half away from New Orleans, about two hours from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and about an hour’s drive from Jackson, Miss., Baton Rouge, La., and the college town of Hattiesburg.
Send five clips, resume and cover letter to Managing Editor Matt Williamson, P.O. Box 2009, McComb, MS 29649, or by e-mail to news@enterprise-journal.com. Please keep e-mails smaller than 5MB. No phone calls, no exceptions.

Working editor needed NOW for Holmes County Herald
The Holmes County Herald in Lexington, MS, a small weekly, is looking for an energetic person who has experience as a reporter and photographer, who also understands graphic arts programs in order to be effective as a “jack of all trades” to serve as editor. At least 5 years experience is desired. Starting salary from $500 to $600 per week, depending on your experience, plus paid vacation, and sick leave. No insurance provided. This position will require a person willing to do menial tasks that make up part of getting the paper printed and distributed. It is not for someone who is too proud to work. The pay is as good or better than any others for a similar position we have seen advertised by large newspapers in the area. Holmes County people want to be proud of “their” newspaper and expect to see good local news coverage. To apply, send resume, clips and cover letter to bruch1936@att.net or fax to 662-834-1074. No phone calls please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

We are looking for an individual to join our staff and help tell the story of our community. The Daily Leader, a 6,000 circulation, 5-day daily in Southwest Mississippi has an immediate opening for a staff writer. You will have the opportunity to cover community government, education and local politics while also writing about the people of our corner of Mississippi both in our newspaper and out quarterly magazine and our website.

Known as the Homeseeker’s Paradise, Brookhaven is located on I-55 between New Orleans and Jackson where our oak tree lined streets, beautiful old homes and a vibrant downtown draw citizens who are proud to be come a part of the community. We are the home of the Mississippi School of the Arts - a state operated high school dedicated to building Mississippi’s creative talents and rich culture.

The Daily Leader is a locally owned newspaper company. We offer very competitive compensation package with paid vacations, group health insurance, 401K and much more. Send us your resume, clippings and three professional references to Bill Jacobs, Publisher, PO Box 551, Brookhaven MS 39601 or by e-mail to bjacobs@dailyleader.com

DIGITAL SALES MANAGER
The Clarion-Ledger Media Group offers a variety of print and digital products to reach our target audiences and provides custom solutions to drive results for our advertisers.

The position responsibilities include team development and motivation, product development and revenue growth.

This position will also be responsible for achieving monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goal across all segments. It will oversee and manage digital ad sales efforts.. College degree or equivalent work experience; also minimum two years in advertising sales preferred. Must have thorough understanding of digital sales and how digital advertising can benefit our customers. EOE/M/F/D/V

Send cover letter and resume to: HRCL@jackson.gannett.com
We welcome diversity and maintain a safe drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Executive Editor:

The Decatur Daily, north Alabama’s award-winning 7-day daily newspaper (20,000 Daily, 24,000 Sunday) is accepting applications for Executive Editor to replace our retiring editor of 30 years. Decatur is a prosperous community, rich in heritage and beauty, situated along the Tennessee River and 20 miles west of Huntsville, AL.

The Executive Editor directly oversees all newsroom operations, to include short- and long-term planning, hiring staff, managing budgets and working with beat reporters and freelancers. The ideal candidate will have a “local news first” philosophy, enjoy working closely with a team of talented photojournalists and designers, while also assisting in day-to-day duties. We’re looking for the right leader to aggressively seek out compelling news coverage and to enhance our reputation in watchdog journalism.

Responsibilities:
· Publish content that is accurate, timely and of interest to readers. Develop quality and quantity of content, supervision, coaching and training of staff. Establish criteria for staff and evaluate personnel on that basis.
· Work with newspaper management team to reach circulation and readership goals.
· Publish an editorial page that is lively, aggressive, inclusive, challenging and thought provoking
· Coordinate with other departments to meet deadlines, set deadlines, coordinate content and develop new products.
· Keep owner/publisher aware of significant stories in the community and stories involving the Decatur Daily before stories are published in the newspaper.
· Lead convergence efforts with other media in the market, including television and radio.
· Ability to coach and motivate others; has thorough understanding of reader’s needs and expectations; strong public relations; must handle pressure well; ability to work on Deadlines;
· In addition to directing the entire newsroom in traditional journalism, the candidate must be capable of innovative online content generation and main web page news judgment. The candidate should be comfortable with online forums, building databases, developing niche web products, new technologies, video content, mobile news generation, blogging, facebook, widgets, feeds and updating the website with breaking news
· Ability to adhere to established budget.

Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate college degree, at least 10 years in newspapers, experience in multiple markets, plus significant time as a top editor or managing editor. The ideal candidate will possess the highest standards for journalistic ethics and quality and will have the ability to be a team player who will help foster productive relationships with other newspaper departments

Send your resume, writing samples and references to clint.shelton@decaturdaily.com. The position closes September 14.

Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc. (TVP) operates the Decatur Daily, Times Daily in Florence, AL (26,000 daily, 28,000 Sunday) and the weekly Moulton Advertiser (4,000). TVP is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer, offering a competitive salary, full medical benefits and 401(k). Learn more about our newspaper www.decaturdaily.com.

Small town NE Louisiana newspaper is seeking a high energy do-it-all reporter. Responsibilities would be broad, include sporting events, board meetings, local police beat, feature stories and other newsworthy general assignments. Would make a good opportunity for a recent college grad to build a portfolio, or for an experienced reporter that wants to expand their responsibilities. Potential to advance in company exists. Photography and pagination skills a definitive plus. The position offers great benefits and includes health insurance, a 401k match and paid vacations. Compensation is in the low-20’s. To apply send resume with references, along with three clips to nelareporter@gmail.com.

Publisher - Picayune, Miss.
The Picayune Item, a 4,400 daily and 5,000 Sunday circulation, five-day newspaper in Picayune, Miss., is searching for a publisher. The position will be open in September following the retirement of the current publisher.
The ideal candidate will have newspaper management experience (a strong emphasis in advertising is a plus), be an aggressive marketer committed to driving revenue and improving existing products while developing new ones, and be active in the community.

The Item, distributed Tuesday through Friday via the USPS and Sunday by newspaper carriers, is focused on serving its readers, advertisers and community through quality journalism. The location also publishes a weekly newspaper in nearby Poplarville, which is the county seat in the northern section of Pearl River County and home of historic Pearl River Community College.

Picayune is a community of just more than 12,000 located in southeast Mississippi on Interstate 59 just north of Slidell, La., and about 45 minutes from New Orleans and Gulfport to the south and Hattiesburg to the north. The Picayune area offers a good quality of life highlighting a blend of Southern historical charm mixed with modern technology, including Stennis Space Center, which is NASA’s rocket propulsion testing center

Interested applicants should send a resume to Terry Connor, CNHI/Gulf Coast Division Manager, tconnor@cnhi.com.

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.

I have 23 years experience in the newspaper business and have a working knowledge of all areas except press operation. I am proficient in Word, Pagemaker, and Photoshop.

RESUME OF
DENNIS MICHAEL (MIKE) STEEN
213 North Wells Street
Kosciusko, Mississippi 39090
Home 662-289-9904
Mobile 601-668-4089

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on March 27, 1949. I moved to Lexington, Mississippi, in 1963 where I lived until returning to Kosciusko in 1988.

I graduated from Lexington High School in 1967 and Holmes Junior College in 1970. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1972 and my Master of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Science with emphasis in Biology in 1977, both from Delta State University. I took Biology I and Biology II at Holmes Community in the summer of 2004 to renew my AA certification.

I am an ordained Baptist minister and a bivocational pastor. I am currently pastor of New Salem Baptist Church in northern Attala County, a position I have held since 1984.

I was married in 1988 to Carolyn Brantley Yeager, a former schoolmate. She has a son, Mark William Yeager, by a previous marriage (her first husband is deceased) and we adopted two more sons, Matthew and Christopher, on July 1, 1991. Mark is now 38, Matthew is 22, and Christopher is 20.

I have worked in the field of education for 10 years and in the newspaper business for 23 years, as well as serving as a Baptist pastor for the past 29 years. I feel that my education, training, and work experiences provide me with the proper skills to carry out the duties of a variety of jobs.

I am a photographer and have over 35 years experience. I used photography during all of the 23 years I spent working in the newspaper, as well as taking photos of weddings and other special events on a part-time basis and as a favor to friends and relatives.

HONORS, AWARDS, AND OTHER RECOGNITIONS
President of Holmes County Jaycees 1976-1977
Secretary-Treasurer of Lexington Jaycees 1982
Master of Lexington Masonic Lodge 1976
President of Mississippi Private School Science Teachers Association 1976-1977 (2 Years)
President of District and State Science Fairs for 2 years 1976-1877
Honors Graduate-Delta State University (3.83 Grade Point Average) 1977
Served in Boy Scouts as Webelos leader, Cubmaster, and Assistant Scoutmaster from 1975-1979. I also served as advisor for Lexington Scout Troop for a number of years.
I have held several positions in the Baptist Associations in both Holmes County and Attala County from 1981 until present, including Clerk of the Attala Baptist Association for several years.
Served as Secretary for the Attala County Republican Committee during the years from 1991 - 1996.

HOBBIES AND OTHER INTERESTS
My hobbies and other interests include photography, reading, and Gospel music.

References:
References are available upon request.

Advertising Sales Manager

The News Courier, an award winning daily newspaper serving Athens, AL is looking for a sales manager in our advertising department who can lead, motivate, and produce results. Our sales staff is top notch and will require someone of the same caliber. Our successful candidate will need to manage the advertising sales team with a can-do attitude. Communication, organizational, and excellent time management skills are necessary to ensure success. Previous sales management experience is required to lead our staff in this rapidly changing environment. We are committed to finding the right person with similar drives that will compliment our team. If you are ready to take the next step in your career path and desire a challenge, send your resume along with your expectations to Ann Laurence at ann@athensnews-courier.com.

The Mississippi Business Journal, Mississippi’s only state-wide business publication, is seeking a full-time Banking/Finance beat writer. People look to the MBJ for its business news, and we need a journalist who relishes that responsibility. This is a multifaceted position best filled by an aggressive, well-organized journalist who loves breaking news and enterprise reporting. Our new reporter will concentrate on banking/finance and commercial real estate reporting but must be prepared to help in other areas. The once-a-week publication covers an energized business state as well as state government. If you want to be a part of this award-winning team, call Ross Reily, Editor, (601) 364-1018, or e-mail resumes to ross.reily@msbusiness.com.

The Vicksburg Post is seeking an experienced operator to work in the production and presentation department, designing pages, working with editors, pressmen and other departments on the timely design and production of the daily newspaper. Strong computer skills, creativity and a willingness to work with others are imperative. Some weekend work is required.

The desk uses Photoshop, Indesign, NewsEdit and the Internet.

The Post publishes afternoons Monday-Friday and mornings on Saturday and Sunday, as well as on the web.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested, contact Paul Barry, presentations editor, The Vicksburg Post, at pbarry@vicksburgpost.com or, by mail, at P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182.

Journal Publishing Company in Tupelo, MS – which owns award-winning daily and weekly newspapers – is seeking a press operator who understands all aspects of press equipment. We are looking for someone who is technically oriented, cares about quality and can run the press. The qualified candidate knows layouts, sets and operates folder, knows product size and press configurations, checks pins, conveyor belts, knives, slitters, sets nips, formers, tensions prior to running press in a timely manner. Must be able to maintain proper settings through run, convert folder from straight to collect, if necessary; register color and maintain color settings, place plates on clean cylinder; webs press, maintains proper blanket heights and roller settings and is able to run reels. Must have a positive attitude, work well with other people and be safety conscious. Competitive pay and benefits with a company that believes in the future of newspapers. E-mail your cover letter and resume to humanresources@djournal.com. No phone calls, please.

The Enterprise-Journal, a 10,500-circulation six-day-a-week newspaper in McComb, Miss., has an opening for circulation director. Primary duties are management and cross-training of five employees; recruitment and training of 40 carriers and substitutes; regular development of marketing programs to increase paid circulation; continued efforts to increase the PIA program; oversight of the department’s monthly financial statements; and a familiarity with and adherence to ABC rules.

The ideal candidate has either three years of circulation management experience; or five years of newspaper circulation experience with demonstrated success in the field and in the design of successful circulation promotions. Candidates must be proficient in the Microsoft Word and Excel programs. Experience with the Vision Data circulation management system is a plus.

After two years of declines, circulation has stabilized and grown in the last six months. Candidates must have creative ideas to continue that trend, and also must be hands-on trainers of both employees and carriers. Immediate goals are higher subscription and single-copy sales, a smoothly operating carrier force and management of employees that helps them to solve problems for customers and carriers.

The anticipated annual salary is $40,000-$45,000 with potential for a bonus. E-mail resume with three references to Jack Ryan at publisher@enterprise-journal.com .

Veteran journalist/editor with 30-plus years experience seeks position
as a reporter or copy editor at a paper in southwest Mississippi. I
have won several awards working in Massachusetts for news coverage.
Contact Ed Copp at edcopp@gmail.com.

Resume

Edward Copp
P. O. Box 1791
Pearl River, LA 70452
Phone: 985-718-2728
E-mail: edcopp@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

I have more than 30 years experience as a journalist in both the print
and broadcast media, including two years as a producer and fill-in
talk show host with the defunct Talk America. I have covered courts,
police and politics and worked more than three years as a copy editor
and investigative reporter for a Florida newspaper. I strive for
accuracy and objectivity in the news.

WORK HISTORY

THE SENIOR CONSERVATIVE Nov. 2009-Dec. 2009
Editor and columnist of an on-line publication for those 50 and over.
Site folded due to lack of financing by publisher.

WGSO-AM, New Orleans, LA Aug. 2009-February, 2010
Producer

WATD-FM, Marshfield, MA Nov. 2003-July 2005
Police and court reporter and weekend anchor.

Okeechobee News, Okeechobee, FL July 2000-Nov. 2003
Copy and weekend editor and lead reporter for the paper’s investigative team.

WQRC-FM, Hyannis, MA May 1992-July 2000
General assignment and political reporter and weekend anchor.

Talk America, Canton, MA Nov. 1994-Jan. 1996
Producer and fill-in talk show host.

Daily Transcript, Dedham, MA Sept. 1985-April 1990
Police and court reporter.

Brockton Enterprise, Brockton, MA Aug. 1975-May 1992
Police and court reporter.

EDUCATION

Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA 1978
BA in English and secondary education with a minor in communications.

Fisher College, Boston, MA 1976
Associates Degree in Business Administration

Defense Information School, Ft. Benjamin Harrison 1973
Department of Defense School for Journalism

The Daily Corinthian, a 6,300 circulation, six-day-a week in Northeast Mississippi, has an immediate opening for a staff reporter. The position will cover a variety of beats, including county government, education, features and general assignment, as well as regular magazine contributions.
Knowledge of pagination using InDesign is a plus.
Located in historic Corinth, the Daily Corinthian offers paid vacations, paid holidays, medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription card, and company matched 401k.
To apply send resume, clippings and references to: Logan Mosby, Managing Editor, Daily Corinthian, P.O. Box 1800, Corinth, MS or email: editor@dailycorinthian.com.
The Daily Corinthian is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

The Clarion-Ledger is seeking an innovative and experienced classified advertising manager that will be responsible for leading and implementing classified advertising initiatives to grow revenue and provide value to current and prospective customers. The candidate must possess strong leadership skills and will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of classified advertising strategies, rate structures, and company-wide initiatives. The Classified Advertising Manager is responsible for a team of 9 account executives, 6 inside sales reps five supervisors and support staff of six. Candidates should have a proven record of accomplishment in team development, staff motivation, product development and putting the newspaper’s core values into action. This position reports to the Director-Advertising, Roland Weeks.

The Clarion-Ledger is seeking an innovative and experienced retail advertising manager that will be responsible for leading and implementing retail advertising initiatives to grow revenue and provide value to current and prospective customers. The candidate must possess strong leadership skills and will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of retail advertising strategies, rate structures, and company-wide initiatives. The Retail Advertising Manager is responsible for a team of 14 account executives, the
Strategic/Majors Manager and support staff of five. Candidates should have a proven record of accomplishment in team development, staff motivation, product development and putting the newspaper’s core values into action. This position reports to the Director-Advertising, Roland Weeks.

Qualifications: Two plus years of successful inside and outside sales experience is required. Organized, self-motivated, goal oriented. Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment is essential to being successful in this field. Excellent communication and computer skills are a must! Newspaper experience along with Microsoft Word,
Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint experience is a plus.

The Clarion-Ledger offers competitive salaries and complete benefits. We welcome diversity and maintain a safe drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

If interested, send cover letter and resume to: HRCL@ jackson.gannett.com

Advertising Manager
Manage sales and marketing for a growing newspaper company in Mississippi’s most progressive market. The award-winning Madison County Journal seeks a hands-on pro who can communicate benefits, generate sales and add to the quality of our newspaper and special projects, a popular monthly magazine and an expanding presence online. This is a unique opportunity for success in an affluent, one-of-a-kind community known for its high standards of everyday living. If customer service, bottom line results and strong organization skills are part of who you are, email your resume to Ed Darling, Madison County Journal at edarling@onlinemadison.com or call him at (601) 853-4222.

Advertising Sales Manager
Missippi daily newspaper is seeking an experienced, high-energy professional to lead its advertising sales staff. This position is responsible for the generation of all advertising revenue through the direction and daily leadership of the advertising sales department. The Advertising Sales Manager must bring a sense of excitement to the position, must have the ability to lead an experienced sales staff, and must be experienced in implementing new and successful sales strategies. Online advertising sales experience is a plus. The successful candidate will also be willing and able to make sales calls and handle a small account list. Simply put, he/she must lead by example! The qualified candidate will be an innovative thinker with lots of new ideas, and will work closely with the Publisher. Please send your resume in Word format along with a brief cover letter telling me why you are the person we have been seeking, and including salary expectations to: publisher@picayuneitem.com or mail to Tom Andrews, Publisher, Picayune Item, P.O. Box 580, Picayune, MS 39466.

The DeSoto Times-Tribune is seeking an energetic, multi-talented news
gatherer to work hard in a fast-paced, competitive environment. Proficiency
in writing, reporting, photography and social media are required. The DeSoto
Times-Tribune is a part of P.H. Publishing, llc., and is a three-times
weekly newspaper in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Send
resumes with references to editor Jon Alverson at
editor@desototimestribune.com.