The Daily Star in Grenada is seeking a motivated, aggressive general
assignment reporter. We’re looking for someone who’s willing to tackle any
job - from hard news to features. Photography experience is a plus. Recent
college grads encouraged to apply. Send resume and clips to Managing Editor Nanette Laster, P.O. Box 907, Grenada, MS 38902.
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The Madison Journal, a 2,300 paid circulation weekly in Tallulah, La., has an immediate opening for a reporter. We’re seeking a motivated individual who likes hard work and is eager to deal with all aspects of community journalism. The Madison Journal 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 $18,500 to $20,500. Nice benefits. If interested, submit resume and references to wbolen@madisonjournal.com.
The Courier is looking for a talented and energetic general assignment
reporter to join its award-winning newsroom. Responsibilities include:
Covering local news events, meeting daily deadlines, writing accurate
stories and working in a team atmosphere.
Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in journalism preferred, related
experience a plus, familiarity with Macintosh environment and Associated
Press style a plus.
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: Armand Nardi, P.O. Box 887,
Russellville, AR 72811 or e-mail: anardi@couriernews.com, no phone calls please.
The Courier, a 11,000 circulation daily newspaper in Russellville, is an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER
Investigative reporter needed for a fast growing South Mississippi newspaper. Individual will be required to relocate to the area in which the newspaper’s home office is located. Individual must be a self starter with dogged determination to accurately report the facts concerning items investigated. Applicants need at least 2-3 years experience in the area of investigative reporting. Competitive pay and benefits. Send resume and clips to Post Office Box 6506 Diamondhead, MS 39525. EOE
The Columbian-Progress, a twice-weekly newspaper in Marion County, is seeking an aggressive, resourceful and talented staff reporter. Newspaper experience and degree are beneficial. Owned by Emmerich Newspapers, the Columbian-Progress offers a benefits package and a competitive salary ranging from $18k to $22k annually depending on experience. Please send résumé and examples of your work to:
The Columbian Progress
P.O. Box 1171
Columbia, MS 39429
Fax: 601-736-4507
email: juliejohnson@columbianprogress.com
The Clarksdale Press Register has a full-time general assignment reporter position open. This position requires someone who is flexible, energetic, accurate and knows how to tell a story. Night and weekend hours will be required. Competitive pay and benefit package are included. Clarksdale is located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, an hour south of Memphis. This is a town with a rich, diverse heritage that includes everything from blues music to cotton. There is a treasure chest of stories here that need to be told. If you are interested in joining our team, contact Publisher Richard Webster at rwebster@pressregister.com. Include a resume and writing samples
The Laurel Leader-Call, a seven-day daily located in the heart of the Miss.
Pine Belt, is currently seeking a general assignment reporter in our
newsroom. Job duties include primarily the city beat (cops and council), as
well as features. We are looking for an enterprising person with a
journalism background who will go after the story. Photo skills a plus. We
offer competitive salary and benefits. If interested, send resume to editor
Rob Sigler at editor@laurelleadercall.com.
The DeSoto Times Today, located in one of the mid-south’s most dynamic markets, has an immediate opening for a newspaper reporter. The ideal candidate will be an energetic self-starter, passionate about the news business and knows how to cultivate good sources in a highly competitive news market. We need a reporter who understands covering a beat is more than attending meetings. Experience in reporting at a newspaper is a plus. The DeSoto Times is located just south of Memphis, in Mississippi’s fastest growing county. The region boasts the state’s finest public schools and proximity to world class entertainment. We offer excellent pay and benefits package. Contact Brian Bloom, DeSoto Times Today, PO Box 100, Hernando, MS 38632 or email resume and clips to publisher@desototimes.com
