MS Press Association Job Bank

The Starkville Daily News, a daily Horizon Publications newspaper, is
seeking an Sports editor with the vision, skill, passion and leadership to
help make our good sports coverage great. The Starkville Daily circulates
throughout Oktibbeha County, a place where college and high school football
is practically a religion. That passion spills over into each community’s
other prep sports, making for a primed readership that is always hungry for
local sports coverage. In addition to prep sports, we cover Mississippi
State University and other SEC schools.  Working with the sports editor, the
assistant sports editor responsibilities include copy editing, writing
headlines and cutlines, compiling round-ups and laying out pages. We are
seeking someone with appropriate experience. Pay and benefits are
competitive. Please send resume, clips and/or tearsheets to Don Norman,
Publisher, Starkville Daily News. P.O. Box 1068, Starkville, Ms. 39760, or
e-mail:sdnpub@bellsouth.net or fax (662)324-8092.

The Commercial Dispatch, a locally owned daily (15,000 circ.), is searching for a managing editor to inspire and guide our young staff. We are seeking a committed journalist, who will engage with the community and who is passionate about the role a newspaper plays in its development. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and editing skills, an appreciation for good design and a proven record as a manager. If you are an imaginative, energetic leader, who appreciates the pleasures of small town living, this may be the job for you. The Columbus area offers two universities, a nearby Air Force base, an exploding economy and a vibrant music, theater and arts scene. Send letter, resume, references and work samples to Birney Imes, The Commercial Dispatch, P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703-0511. Or e-mail birney@cdispatch.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 Enterprise-Tocsin, a 5,800 paid circulation weekly in Indianola, MS, has an immediate opening for a news editor. We’re seeking a motivated individual who likes hard work and is eager to deal with all aspects of community journalism. Candidate should have newswriting experience or solid knowledge of newswriting style and approach. Ideal candidate will have some experience in photography, some knowledge of layout and design, a background of covering local government and events, and a strong desire to challenge themselves to grow and learn in this role. The Enterprise-Tocsin is part of a longtime family-owned newspaper group and has a reputation of fair and thorough reporting on the community. Good opportunity for early career journalist seeking a fast-paced challenge. Compensation $18,000 to $24,000. Nice benefits. If interested, submit resume, letter expressing interest, writing samples, and references to trendphotos@mindspring.com.

The Mississippi Press, located on the Gulf Coast, is seeking an experienced editor. Our daily morning newspaper is in a highly competitive news locale. Our goal is to greatly emphasize local and community news and have less dependence on wire copy. Local names and faces, submitted school, club, church, and organization news and photos are highly prized. Growing readership through the comprehensive and accurate coverage of the five municipalities in our market will be the primary charge of our new editor. Intensified coverage of local prep and league sports is critical. Our new editor will manage a 25 person newsroom and must be able to inspire and instruct a young but talented staff.  The Mississippi Press is located in Jackson County, Mississippi at the eastern Alabama state line along I-10.   Candidate must have at least five years of senior management experience at a daily or weekly newspaper along with a journalism degree.  Interested candidates who share our passion for local and community journalism should contact Publisher Wanda Jacobs at whjmsps@aol.com. The 17,000 circulation Mississippi Press is part of Advance Publications. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance, vision and 401k. We are an equal opportunity employer.