Staff Writer, Scott County Times, Forest, MS
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.
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Brian Blackley, Publisher
The Scott County Times
bblackley@sctonline.net
www.sctonline.net