MS Press Association Job Bank

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

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.

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 Delta Democrat Times, a 9,500 circulation, 6-day daily, is looking for an energetic beat reporter to start immediately. This position will cover a host of beats including government and schools, as well as diving into features. We are looking for a reporter who wants to write it all, not pigeon holed into a certain style. The ability to lay-out a paper is a plus. The position offers great benefits and includes health insurance, a 401k match and paid vacations. Salary is in the mid-20’s and depends on experience. To apply, send resume, clips and a cover letter to dominickcross@ddtonline.com.

Midsize weekly newspaper in Crossett, Arkansas invites applicants for open newsroom position. If you can write accurate, compelling stories, your career will flourish here. Ability to design pages in InDesign is a plus. Recent grads as well as veteran reporters welcome. Receive good hourly pay and benefits while enjoying our community’s quality of life. Email resume with cover letter and writing samples to bwhite@ashleynewsobserver.com or mail to Publisher, The Ashley News Observer, PO Box 798, Crossett, AR 71635.