MS Press Association Job Bank

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 Pine Bluff (AR) Commercial, a member of Stephens Media, is seeking a  Sports Editor  to manage our Sports Department. The ideal candidate will be adept at layout, packaging and editing and should have strong headline, copy editing skills and a good command of the English language and Associated Press style. Pagination skills (InDesign) a must. Night and weekend work probable.

The Sports Editor will manage prep and college coverage in our circulation area. In addition, the Sports Editor will develop timely hunting and fishing features.

The Commercial has a circulation of approximately 16,000 and is published 7 mornings a week. Circulation covers an eight-county area.

Pine Bluff is the hub of Southeast Arkansas located approximately 40 miles south of Little Rock.  Abundant hunting and fishing opportunities are just short drives away. Pine Bluff is home to the University of Arkansas/Pine Bluff and SEARK College.

If you are interested, contact your publisher and then call Kersh E. Hall, associate editor, The Commercial, (870) 543-1449, or e-mail khall@pbcommercial.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 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 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

Journalist with experience as editor, photographer, graphic artist, paginator seeking position.  Willing to relocate.  Full resume and portfolio available upon request.  Brief bio follows:

Marsha Allen began her writing career as a copywriter for a major department store in Memphis, Tennessee. There she also served as a display marketing designer, fashion coordinator, fashion show commentator and runway model for Memphis area fashion shows.
Subsequently she joined The United States Marine Corps and served as a photojournalist, public information officer to Director of Division of Information at Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington D.C. where she wrote news releases for The Washington Post and other Capitol Hill publications, winning several awards and commendations for literature and graphic design materials she produced. She successfully completed military photojournalism school at The Defense Information School in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Marine Corps Leadership and Instructor Training School, Quantico, Virginia.
She continued working as a freelance writer and graphic artist while married to a career Marine, eventually earning two degrees and later a third. She freelanced designs for such operations as The Bob Hope USO in Los Angeles and assisted photographer husband with his official duties to the film industry in Los Angeles.
After returning to Arkansas she worked as a copywriter for M.M.Cohn Department Store, copy director for the former Magic Mart retail discount enterprise, served as journalist and graphic artist for The Arkansas Democrat and business writer for the former Arkansas Gazette. She also worked as graphic artist for Singer-Allen (Hughes), an aerospace military defense contract enterprise located at The Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, Arkansas. In addition she served as a technical writer and house organ editor for a manufacturing firm in Little Rock and as contract labor technical writer to British Airways. She served as lifestyle editor and photographer, page designer for The Sun-Times, Heber Springs where she won numerous Arkansas Press Association awards and first place wins for writing and design. She also served as lifestyle editor, photographer, page designer for The Big Spring Herald, Big Spring, Texas.

Contact Marsha Allen by e-mail at yayajarhead@aristotle.net or 501-851-1677 (message).

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you up to the challenge of a lifetime? If so, we may have what you are looking for in Southeast Louisiana. We are The Daily News, located in Bogalusa, La. and, despite our name, currently publishing three times weekly in the continuing aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Our 6,200-circulation newspaper (Wed-Fri PM, Sun AM) is looking for a self-starter to lead our circulation department, which, because of turnover and inexperience, is in disarray. We have good personnel and good carriers, but like every newspaper, we need a strong circulation system for our newspaper to enjoy good health. The successful candidate must be willing to roll up their sleeves and get dirty ∑ to throw down routes when necessary and to do whatever it takes to get the job done. This is a working position, not one for a supervisory type. In return for your knowledge and commitment, we will provide you with a competitive wage based on experience in addition to one of the best benefit plans in the industry. Our benefits include medical and dental, basic life (paid by company), 401k with company match, sick and vacation. We are part of Wick Communications, a family owned company with 38 newspapers in 13 states and the opportunity to grow as we grow. Your application will be treated with confidentiality and should be sent to: John H. Walker, john.walker@wickcommunications.com.

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.

Experienced reporter needed to specialize in government and issue reporting for Mississippi’s fastest growing newspaper, the locally owned Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal in Tupelo (www.djournal.com). Applicants need at  least 2-3 years’ experience. Competitive pay and benefits. Send resume and clips to Mike Tonos, ME/News, P.O. Box 909, Tupelo, MS 38802. E-mail:  mike.tonos@djournal.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

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.

Experienced and Seasoned Manager with 24 years of successful management in all aspects of production including Commercial Work, Structured Organization, Quality Control, Distribution Center, Pre press, Press, USA Today, Shipping and Receiving, Bindery, Scheduling and Budgeting, Machine setup and Preventative maintenance. Extensive PC experience working with Word Perfect, Lotus, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Visual Basic Programming, Microsoft Visio, AS/400, SAM Insert Production software and General PC maintenance, networking and operations.

Contact Phillip Winter
42 Madelyn Cove, Oakfield TN. 38362
Home 731-427-5206
Cell 731-467-6486
phillip_winters@hotmail.com