MS Press Association Job Bank

The Meridian Star, a 15,000 daily circulation newspaper covering East Mississippi, is looking for a versatile sports-minded journalist to round out its three-man sports staff. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, sports knowledge and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. This full-time staff member will help us cover local sports — including three junior colleges, more than a dozen local high schools and more. If you’re interested in working in one of the best sports areas in the state, e-mail a cover letter, resume and clips to Editor Fredie Carmichael at fcarmichael@themeridianstar.com.

The Delta Democrat Times, a 6-day, 8,500 circulation newspaper in Greenville, MS, is seeking an innovative and experienced advertising director. The director will be responsible for leading, developing and implementing advertising strategies and tactics to ensure advertising revenue and growth. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership skills to coordinate projects with the newsroom, circulation, etc. The advertising director is responsible for all advertising revenue including a quarterly magazine and internet sales. Strong ethical standards and integrity are a must.
Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, 401k, vacation and sick days.  Dental insurance and disability are also available.
Greenville, Mississippi lies in the heart of the Delta and offers an excellent standard of living with an abundance of hunting and fishing for the avid sportsman. Send resumes to Ed Nichols, c/o The Delta Democrat Times, P.O. Box 1618, Greenville, MS 38702 or ednichols@ddtonline.com.
The Delta Democrat Times is an equal opportunity employer.

The Mississippi Business Journal, Mississippi’s only state-wide business publication, is seeking a reporter for a full-time staff writer position. People look to the MBJ for their 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 be writing everything from business openings to housing trends to the impact of layoffs on our statewide economy. 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, Managing Editor, (601) 364-1018, or e-mail resumes to ross.reily@msbusiness.com.

Sales Coordinator

The Banner Independent in Booneville, MS has an immediate opening for a
sales coordinator – outside sales representative. The qualified candidate
will have a proven background in sales, excellent organizational and written
skills, good work ethic and the ability to work well with others.

We Offer:
Salary plus bonus
Mileage reimbursement
Major Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Prescription card
Company matched 401k
Paid Vacation

If you have a strong desire to succeed, love to meet and work with people
and are looking for an excellent opportunity, send your resume and cover
letter to
Reece Terry, Publisher
P.O. Box 1800
Corinth, MS 38835
Or email: rterry@dailycorinthian.com

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

Desk editor needed for multi-platform news operation in the Southeast. Applicants need to be self-starters proficient in Quark and equally comfortable with Web interfaces as all our desk editors have online duties. Strong command of AP style is required. Primary shift is evening, but some dayside shifts are included. Bachelor’s degree in journalism preferred. Recent grads will be considered. We are part of a well-respected media group and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume and samples of your work to mediadeskeditorjob@gmail.com

Freelance Photographer based in Indianola, MS. is looking for additional assignment work.  Currently working with The Delta Business Journal, Delta Magazine, The Cleveland Current, The Clarion Ledger and USA Today.  Available throughout Central and North Mississippi for most assignments.  For samples and contact information please see www.calhodges.com

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 and 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 $20,000 to $24,000. If interested, submit resume, letter expressing interest, and references to wparham@enterprise-tocsin.com.

The Daily Star in Grenada needs an aggressive general assignment reporter-photographer. This versatile journalist must be capable of covering anything from government meetings to church socials. Candidates should be motivated and must be able to produce copy that is accurate and complete. Candidates must be organized, able to meet deadlines and be a team player. Experience with InDesign and Photoshop a plus. This is full-time position. Send resume, writing and photo samples and a cover letter explaining why we should hire you. Managing Editor Nanette Laster, 50 Corporate Row, Grenada, MS 38901; e-mail: editor@grenadastar.com.

Profitable, respected, award-winning community newspaper for sale in SW Alabama (county borders three in Mississippi). Established 2003, we bought out and merged our 117-year old competitor in 2007, forming one great publication that readers can’t wait to get their hands on. Only newspaper in the county; USPS periodicals permit; legals. Paid circ. 5,000, average 20 pages weekly. Website features paid ‘’e-Paper'’ subscriptions. In past four years, paper has won 47 ‘’Better Newspaper Contest'’ awards from the Alabama Press Association. Up-to-date equipment, historic two-story building (recently renovated), sportsman’s paradise, low crime and even lower taxes, 80 miles from Gulf Coast. No problems, no legal messes, no ‘’hidden'’ issues. References, financial documentation, cash flow, tax forms, P&L, etc., provided with signed confidentiality agreement. All real estate + vehicles included with sale. Great opportunity for husband-wife team or as an ‘’add on'’ paper for a chain. Email: paperforsale@yahoo.com or call owner at 251-424-8174. Reason for sale: senior owner wants to retire.

A 5-day Mississippi daily is searching for an individual to lead our newsroom during these challenging times in our industry and state. We are looking for a creative individual with a strong sense of community journalism — someone who wants to tell the story of the people, places and things of the region around us. We are looking for the individual who has the ability to lead a staff of six with strong writing and editing skills. This is not a desk job, but a hands on position. The successful candidate will have not only strong writing skills but have an eye for design and the ability to pull it all together on the printed and web page. Your responsibilities will include directing news coverage as well as writing editorials - all of which result in a product our readers cannot wait to pick up each day.
We are not looking for someone who will be here today and gone tomorrow, we are looking for someone interested in putting their roots into our community, becoming part of it and helping lead it to a brighter future tomorrow.
Are you are that individual? Send us your resume’, clips, and tell us why you think you have the skills to lead our newsroom: Editor (Blind Box), 371 Edgewood Terrace, Jackson, MS 39206.

The Laurel Leader-Call, a seven-day, 7,500-circulation newspaper in Laurel, MS, is seeking an experienced, high-energy professional to lead a staff of six. This position is responsible for the generation of all advertising revenue for the newspaper through the direction and daily leadership of the advertising department, including retail, classifieds, a quarterly city/lifestyle magazine, and internet sales.
The Advertising Director must be experienced in implementing new and successful sales strategies, and must have the ability to motivate a sales staff. Must also be willing and able to make sales calls and handle an account list too. Simply put, he/she must lead by example! The qualified candidate will be an innovative thinker and will work closely with the Publisher.
Laurel is located in Southern Mississippi about 90 minutes from the coast and 90 minutes from the capital city, Jackson. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
Send resumes to Publisher Skippy Haik at shaik@laurelleadercall.com.

The Laurel Leader-Call in Laurel, Miss., a 7,000-plus circulation,
seven-day-per-week daily in the beautiful Pine Belt of South
Mississippi, is seeking an experienced, innovative, news editor. This
key position is responsible for helping to lead a veteran news staff,
while also being able to multi-task in the daily production of the
newspaper. The news editor is also required to be a reporter,
performing duties that include writing obituaries to interviewing the
governor. Quark skills are a must as the news editor also alternates
weekends with the managing editor in the production of the newspaper.
Full benefits are available with this salaried position. Interested
applicants should send resume and clippings to Managing Editor Rob
Sigler at editor@laurelleadercall.com, or mail to Attn: Editor 130
Beacon Street, Laurel, MS, 39441.

Director of Student Media and Assistant & Associate Professor of Journalism The University of Mississippi

The successful candidate will qualify for a tenure/tenure track journalism faculty appointment with responsibilities for oversight of the operations of the S. Gale Denley Student Media Center (SMC) and advisement of students working in the SMC. The SMC employs eight full-time professionals and a student staff of more than 200. The SMC publishes and broadcasts a daily student newspaper, FCC- licensed commercial radio station, yearbook, TV station, and numerous online products. The SMC is a complex, technology-driven, comprehensive, multi-media newsroom with an annual operating budget of more than $1 million, the majority of which is self-generated. The success and growth of the SMC largely depends on operating under sound business practices and the ability to generate revenue. The Director of the SMC reports to the Dean of the School of Journalism and is responsible for teaching one course each semester in the School of Journalism. Professorial rank will be based on experience and publications.
Master’s Degree required in journalism, mass communications, broadcasting, higher education, or related field and at least 5 years of professional managerial media experience. Professorial rank will be based on experience and publications.

A full job description and application process are available at the following link:
https://jobs.olemiss.edu

Experienced publisher/editor available to revitalize your weekly or
daily newspaper with increased revenues and readership. Let’s talk.
662-422-1401.

JOB POSTING
General Manager
New Albany Gazette
New Albany, MS

Applications are now being accepted for the general manager position in New Albany, MS. The New Albany Gazette is a 3,840-circulation semi weekly (Wed-Fri) newspaper (with press on site), with a weekly companion shopper, The Gazette Guide (10,800 circulation) and a paid weekly advertising product, The Advertiser (Wed) 4,000 circulation. New Albany is in northeast Mississippi near Tupelo, MS and 1.25 hours southeast of Memphis, TN.

Qualifications:

· Proven ability to get results.
· Proven leadership skills to lead a staff of 15 FT and PT loyal employees.
· Demonstrated strong team building, delegation and administrative skills.
· Newspaper management experience – minimum 3 years, including bottom line responsibility, is essential.
· Effective communication skills.
· Good organizational, interpersonal skills.
· An innovative approach to business growth.
· Demonstrated high-energy level, with ability to motivate self and others.
· Commitment to quality, in all aspects of the operation.
· Experience and skill in developing and implementing short & long term strategic plans.

Essential Functions:

· Develop and coach a developing employee team.
· Achieve desired business results.
· Actively participate in various community functions and events. Take a leadership role in the community.
· Oversee business, marketing and growth development of all products published.

Interested persons should apply to: Johnny Teglas
Regional Manager
c/o Roane Newspapers
204 Franklin Street, P.O. Box 610
Kingston, TN 37763
jteglas@roanecounty.com

Notify your immediate supervisor and LCNI Human Resource Director if making application. Deadline for applications is Friday May 29, 2009.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

May graduate of Delta State University seeking position in journalism or public relations. Experience includes fall internship with Coopwood Publishing Company in Cleveland and The Delta Statement.  Has photography and copy editing experience.  Is willing to relocate to Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia.  Contact Julia L. McCoy at 662-609-2935 or jlmccoy86@gmail.com.  Resume available upon request.

Sports reporter/Outdoors editor
The Natchez Democrat, a 10,000-circulation daily surrounded by nine high schools and one university, is currently recruiting its next sports reporter. Ideal recruits will have sports experience at a college newspaper, a weekly or daily, Quark or InDesign experience and an eye for the story behind the game. Although much of our coverage is of preps and Alcorn State University, we branch out to LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Miss and the New Orleans Saints when pertinent. Job duties include writing, page design and heading up our weekly outdoors page. Requirements include a desire to learn and grow while making a difference with your work while you hone your knowledge and skills. Our location on the Mississippi River makes us a mecca for hunting, fishing and even a little kayaking. For more information contact Managing Editor Julie Cooper at julie.cooper@natchezdemocrat.com or 601-445-3551.

Experienced newspaper man seeking position as reporter/photographer; also owns company to provide freelance writing, photography, and public relations.  Experience as senior staff writer for the Daily Mountain Eagle in Jasper, AL and the Clanton Advertiser in Clanton, AL.  Several awards for writing in the Alabama Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.  Resume available from MPA upon request. Contact Ed Howell at 205-522-2986 or ByEdHowell@aol.com.

May graduate of Delta State University seeking position in journalism. Experience includes summer internship at The Star Herald and on staff with The Delta Statement.  Has photography and ad design experience.  Contact Matthew A. Breazeale at 662-582-4427 or matro32@hotmail.com.  Resume available upon request.

Start-up online media company in west-central Mississippi is looking
for talented individuals to fill key positions.

These jobs are not for the weak. Candidates must have strong work
ethic, the willingness to persevere through adversity, and the desire
to do it better than the competition.

Full-time and part-time contract sales positions available.
Freelancers and volunteer writers and photographers who can cover a
variety of topics also needed.

For the right professionals, contract jobs can lead to salaried
positions. Writers will also have the opportunity to earn full-time
positions based on their performances.

The company will go only as far as its employees will take it. If you
can grasp the realities and viability of online media, believe you can
make a difference in this market, and want to have a good time in the
process, e-mail your resume along with a few lines about your interest
to tribunejobs@gmail.com.

Award-winning journalist with over 18 years of experience as a sports editor/writer at a daily newspaper seeks position with a daily paper in sports department. Experienced in Quark Express and pagination. References and work samples available. Contact writerdude49@yahoo.com

We are looking for a conscientious person who works well with others in a fast-paced environment with an eye for design and creativity.  Experience in advertising layout, composition and design using Indesign and Photoshop a plus.

Graphic Designer will assist in production of daily paper, weekly shopper, website, special editions and other duties related to publication.

Must be a good typist with high school diploma or better. Experience on a computer is a necessity. Work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 to 5:00 and may periodically require Saturday work.

Apply at The Daily Star, or send resume to:  Muffet McPhail, Advertising Director, P.O. Box 907, Grenada, MS  38902-0907 or fax to 226-8310.  NO phone calls please!

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.

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.