MS Press Association Job Bank

This could be the unique opportunity you’ve always sought. Not only is the Mississippi Business Journal moving into a new building in the capital city, it is moving into a new era. That’s why we’re seeking a seasoned professional to guide our news operation and join our management team. Our commitment is to making a good staff better and to enlarging it to cover statewide business news, people and trends.  If you are a hands-on, visionary leader who can prepare a strong story and graphics budget for our newspaper and web-site, handle a variety of niche products, add personality to our content, present the package with a flair and share in the excitement of sponsoring quality business recognition events, this might be the ideal role for you.  Contact Ed Darling at the Mississippi Business Journal, 5120 Galaxie Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 or at ed.darling@msbusiness.com .

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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 Finley at julie.finley@natchezdemocrat.com or 601-445-3551.

The award-winning Vicksburg Post, circulation 14,000, seeks a photojournalist for immediate staff opening shooting daily news, sports, spot news and features in the beautiful historic Mississippi River town of Vicksburg, Miss. Photographs should show passion for community journalism, imagination and technical competency including cutline accuracy and spelling. Candidates should be energetic, motivated and have experience, but recent graduates are encouraged to apply. We use Nikon digital cameras and Mac computers. Benefits include health insurance, earned vacation and sick days. Send CD portfolio (Mac formatted) including cutlines, resume and cover letter to Suzanne Feliciano, Photo Editor, The Vicksburg Post, 1601-F N. Frontage Road, Vicksburg, MS 39182.

The Demopolis Times, a growing daily newspaper in Marengo County, Ala., is looking for a reporter with excellent writing skills and an interest in
telling compelling stories. A reporter is responsible for covering a myriad
of community events; from city council to county government to schools with a wide range of writing opportunities in terms of format: hard news,
features, sports, etc.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent journalism graduates to launch
their career or a general assignment reporter to make take a step to the
next level.

A working knowledge of QuarkXPress and Photoshop are preferred.
The Demopolis Times offers competitive wages and excellent benefits
including BC/BS insurance, 401(k), retirement plan, paid vacation and more.

To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resume, clips and references to:
jason.cannon@demopolistimes.com or mail to: Jason Cannon, P.O. Box 860; Demopolis, AL 36732

The Rankin Record, a weekly newspaper in Flowood, Mississippi has an immediate opening for a full time reporter. Email resume to news@rankinrecord.com or by mail to The Rankin Record, P.O. Box 5507, Brandon, MS 39047 or fax to 601-992-7825.

Let me handle your extra reporting or writing duties on a freelance basis in place of hiring a f/t employee. I am centrally located and can come to your location on an as-needed basis.

I write for the Clarion-Ledger, Sun-Herald/Coast Publications and other weekly newspapers. I also write a syndicated food column that is published in the Clarion-Ledger and other newspapers.

Save thousands of dollars by utilizing my services, which can be obtained on a cost-efficient contractual basis or reasonable hourly rate. As an added bonus, as a contractual employee, I will allow you to publish my food column in your newspaper.

Contact me at: kkprco@yahoo.com and I will respond back to discuss the many services I can provide for your publication!

Kara Kimbrough

My name is Wyatt Emmerich. I am president and owner of Emmerich
Newspapers, a group of 25 newspapers – four small dailies and 21 weeklies - mostly in Mississippi. We have $24 million in sales and about 300 employees. We are constantly looking for good people in all aspects of the newspaper business - publishers, editors, ad reps, graphic artists, accountants, reporters. We have a love of small newspapers and seek bright, creative, hard-working, innovative people who share our passion for community newspapers. We want to see happy, healthy employees who can balance work and family, get involved in their community, care about the paper and strive for quality. We believe quality, stability, innovation and
dedication will naturally ensure both a reasonable current profit and
long-term growth. If you’re tired of working for a big company that only
sees small newspapers as cash cows to be milked, rather than precious
community assets to be nourished, then our company may be a good fit for
you. We will respect your confidentiality if you request it. E-mail resume & references to: strack@emmerichnewspapers.com or Dan W. Strack, Emmerich Newspapers, PO Box 16709, Jackson, MS 39236.

The Stone County Enterprise has an immediate opening for a reporter/staff writer. We are seeking a motivated individual that will be able to generate story ideas on their own as well as those assigned by the editor and is eager to deal with all aspects of community journalism. The Stone County Enterprise, 3,500 paid circulation, is published weekly on Wednesdays and is a long time hometown newspaper having been in operation since 1916. This is a good opportunity for early career journalist seeking a fast-paced challenge. The Enterprise offers a full slate of benefits including health, dental, earned vacation, sick/personal days. Salary depends on experience and education. Send resume, references and clips to Heather Freret, Publisher, Stone County Enterprise, PO Box 157, Wiggins, MS 39577 or email to heather@stonecountyenterprise.com

Daily Times Leader, a five day morning daily has an immediate opening for a smart, enterprising reporter to dig into local beats. Must be a good story-teller who loves bringing relevant stories to readers. Were looking for fresh, innovative writers. The writer is responsible for covering local government and the area’s school district, as well as crafting quality feature stories and compelling cover stories.

Thorough knowledge of AP style required. Professional experience preferred,
but exceptional recent college grads will be considered. This is a full-time
position with benefits. Send resume, cover letter, references 4 clips and
salary history/ requirements TO:J Edwards % Daily Times Leader, P.O. Box
1176, West Point, Ms. 39773, e-mail:dtleditor@bellsouth.net.

The Eagle is looking for an enterprising and energetic reporter/writer with a nose for news and a strong belief in the value of community journalism. We stress local news coverage and there is no shortage of subjects for hard news and features with a growing town and county that serves as the home for the University of Mississippi.

The Eagle, a two-family owned afternoon paper which publishes Monday through Friday, offers a competitive salary and a solid benefit package.
A degree in journalism is preferred as well as previous newspaper experience. Please send resume and writing samples to: Jonathan Scott, News Editor, The Oxford Eagle, P.O. Box 866, Oxford, MS, 38655 or e-mail to jonscott@oxfordeagle.com .

Wanted:  Energetic access advocate to lead the Virginia Coalition for Open Government into its second decade.

The mission of the Coalition is to educate the public and government officials about the importance of open government, to advocate access to local and state governments, to monitor access issues, to lobby lawmakers on issues related to freedom of information (within IRS limits), and to be a resource for the public, the press and the government on access-related issues.

The executive director is responsible for leading the Coalition’s programs of education, lobbying and fund-raising.  He or she must also manage an annual budget and an endowment fund.  The executive director must also oversee an interactive Web site and daily listserv, supervise a part-time assistant and produce a newsletter at least twice a year.

The executive director will also be expected to help the Coalition anticipate emerging issues and devise strategies to address them, to broaden and increase the Coalition’s membership and to raise funds.

It is important that the new executive director be a visionary capable of coordinating the open government efforts of affiliate constituencies and developing a strategy for continuing the Coalition’s goals in education, lobbying and financial security.

Candidates must have bachelor’s degrees in journalism, communication, government, business or related fields and an employment history that reflects compatibility with the mission of the Coalition.  An advanced degree is desirable.

Compensation consists of a salary and benefits package of approximately $50,000 per year.  Possible benefits include telecommuting within Virginia and a flex-time work schedule.  Part-time compensation and a part-time work schedule can be negotiated except during legislative sessions.

To apply:  Send a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three references to: vcogjobs@gmail.com. Application deadline is June 30, 2008

For more information, visit http://www.opengovva.org, or contact Dorothy Abernathy at dabernathy@ap.org.

Can you create eye-catching advertisements? Can you lead a team? Are you detail oriented? If yes, then this job is for you.
We are seeking an experienced and talented individual to lead our production department. The position is one that requires someone who is skilled in ad building, either possesses the knowledge of dummying newspapers and shoppers and manage another graphic artists on staff. This position will work closely with production team members to design ads and advertising pages on deadlines. Work with multiple publications and individuals is required as are excellent grammar and spelling skills.
Candidates must be an expert with Macintosh, QuarkXpress, Photoshop and Illustrator. Must be able to work independently, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple tasks effectively and experienced with web design, HTML is a plus. Have knowledge of downloading electronic files, PDF conversion etc. Is confident and responsible with troubleshooting skills a big plus. Previous newspaper experience will be helpful.

This position is full time with benefits. Competitive salary based
on qualifications and experience. Position generally requires little night or weekend work and would be ideal for an ad builder who is ready for the next step in their career.

As for us, The Demopolis Times & Shopper Guides produces a five-day daily newspaper, four shopper guides weekly and special supplements monthly. We are located in West Alabama on the Black Warrior and Tombigbee rivers. We offer is a relaxed, positive working environment a young, talented staff and cooperate ownership. We are a Boone Newspapers publication.

Please submit resume and work samples to Gennie Phillips-Odom, Editor, The Demopolis Times, P.O. Box 860, Demopolis, AL 36732, by fax to 334-289-4019 or e-mail gennie.phillips@demopolistimes.com.

CREATIVE SERVICE DIRECTOR:  We are seeking an experienced and talented individual to lead our creative service department. Must be an expert with Macintosh, In-Design, QuarkXpress, Photoshop and Illustrator. Must be able to work independently, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple tasks effectively and experienced with web design, HTML. Have knowledge
downloading electronic files, PDF conversion etc. Is confident and
responsible with troubleshooting skills a big plus. Competitive salary based
on qualifications and experience. This position offers excellent benefits.
Interested applicants should mail resumes to:   Blind Box Ad, Mississippi Press Association, 371 Edgewood Terrace, Jackson, MS  39206.

The Daily Star in Hammond has an immediate opening on its
10-person news staff for a versatile journalist who can build daily news
pages and design special sections in Quark on Macs. Writing/editing skills
and strong news judgment are essential, but the position primarily
involves page building. Photoshop and/or html skills would be a plus. Send
resume to Executive Editor Lillian K. Mirando at editor@hammondstar.com or call 254-7820.

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 $20k to $22k annually depending on experience. Please send resumé 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 New Albany Gazette, a bi-weekly with 5,000 circulation, is seeking a hard-working and aggressive staff reporter.  We want someone who is willing to cover a variety of subjects – from hard news to features.
The ideal candidate will have a journalism or related degree, 1 to 2 years experience as a reporter and be able to generate story ideas on their own as well as those assigned by the editor. The ideal candidate would also have some Quark, InDesign and Photoshop experience.  We also encourage exceptional recent college graduates to apply.
Reporter duties will include writing and photography, page design and developing and managing sources in the community.
For more information contact Publisher Jim Gray at publisher@newalbanygazette.com or 662-534-6321.

The Gonzales Weekly Citizen, an award-winning twice-weekly Gatehouse Media newspaper based in Gonzales (Ascension Parish), La., is currently seeking a sports editor to cover the exciting sports scene in the fastest growing parish in Louisiana. The position includes coverage of boys’ and girls’ sports teams for three Class 5A high schools, middle school athletics, some college/professional coverage of Ascension Parish natives, local league sports and outdoors events. Prior experience in similar coverage preferred. Experience in layout is also desired, as the position requires layout of the section using Quark Xpress. Experience in sports photography is also preferred. The Gonzales Weekly Citizen offers a competitive salary and benefits including major medical/vision/dental insurance and a 401k.
Applicants can send a resume and clips to Aaron E. Looney, Editor, The Gonzales Weekly Citizen, 231 W. Cornerview St., Gonzales, LA 70737 or e-mail editor@weeklycitizen.com.

The New Albany Gazette, a twice weekly newspaper located in Northeast Mississippi, is seeking a sports editor with the drive, leadership, and skills to cover some of the best sports in North Mississippi.

The New Albany Gazette circulates throughout Union County and outlying areas. The sports editor responsibilities include writing sports stories, columns, editing and laying out the sports pages. There are also multi-media opportunities with more sports coverage posted on our website. We are seeking a young, energetic sports writer looking for additional  responsibilities.

We offer competitive pay and benefits. Please send resume, clips and/or
tearsheets to Jim Gray, Publisher, New Albany Gazette, P.O. Box 300, New Albany, Ms. 38652 or e-mail: publisher@newalbanygazette.com.

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 Laurel Leader-Call, a seven-day a week daily located in the heart of the
Miss. Pine Belt, is seeking a sports editor with the drive, leadership, and
skills to cover some of the best sports in South Mississippi. The
Leader-Call circulates throughout Jones County and outlying areas of Wayne,  Jasper and Covington counties. This area has perennial championship high school teams (Laurel H.S. 4A football champs in 2007, Wayne Co. H.S. 4A football champs 2005, 2006). Football fans are passionate about their high school teams in this area, eagerly anticipating their daily dose of prep sports coverage. The Leader-Call also covers in depth Jones County Junior College, the University of Southern Mississippi, and William Carey University. The sports editor responsibilities include managing a four-person sports staff, writing sports stories, columns, editing and laying out the sports pages. There are also multi-media opportunities with more sports coverage posted on our website. We are seeking a seasoned sports editor or a veteran sports writer looking for additional responsibilities.
We offer competitive pay and benefits. Please send resume, clips and/or
tearsheets to Rob Sigler, Editor, Laurel Leader-Call, P.O. Box 728, Laurel,
Ms. 39441 or e-mail: editor@laurelleadercall.com or fax (601) 426-3550.

Experienced photographer seeking position as a photojournalist/news photographer.  Resume available from MPA upon request.  Contact bboone@mspress.org



Today in Mississippi, a monthly tabloid newspaper with an in-state circulation of more than 450,000, is looking for a communications specialist to join its team. The communications specialist serves as editor of Today’s special sections for local electric power associations and assists in various public relations activities.
Primary responsibilities include the production of text, editing, layout and photography for 15 local editions. This includes several features each month and general news and industry articles.
The communications specialist also organizes and directs a youth leadership program, which is sponsored by Electric Power Associations of Mississippi, publisher of Today. This program includes an annual workshop in Jackson and a week-long tour to Washington, D.C.
Candidate should have proven experience and solid writing and editing experience. Experience with Quark Express and Photoshop is a plus. Also required are the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines; strong organizational skills; written and oral communication skills; superior oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills; strong technical aptitude; a relentless focus on objectives; an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction; and an ability to execute on multiple priorities in this fast-paced environment.
Send resume to Ron Stewart at stewart@epaofms.com or mail to P.O. Box 3300, Ridgeland, MS 39158.

Hone your writing skills as a reporter at one of the most aggressive dailies in
Mississippi. We are looking for someone with the skills and desire to make an
immediate impact on a newsroom filled with people dedicated to excellence and constant improvement. Two universities, an exploding economy and changing local governments are a perfect fit for someone with outstanding writing ability.

Competitive pay and benefits in a community with vibrant music, theater and nightlife. The Commercial Dispatch is a 15,000-circulation, family-owned, afternoon daily in Columbus, Mississippi. Send letter, resume, references and writing samples to Birney Imes, The Commercial Dispatch, P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703-0511. Or e-mail birney@cdispatch.com.

Experienced reporter seeking position as a sports writer, preferably in high school sports. Resume available from MPA upon request. Contact bboone@mspress.org

The Monroe County Journal, a weekly newspaper in Northeast Mississippi, is looking for a general manager to join our organization. The general manager will be responsible for directing, administering and coordinating overall weekly operation. The ideal candidate must be motivated, ambitious and customer oriented with previous management experience.

Primary responsibilities include: Responsible with JPC Executive Editor for editorial leadership; Responsible with JPC Advertising Director for sales development of The Monroe County Journal in order to increase advertising market share; Responsible with JPC Circulation Manager to ensure circulation sales plans are designed to increase household penetration and readership, as well as retention efforts; Provides leadership to ensure extraordinary support and customer service, including providing timely decision making and effective implementation of plans, as well as building community throughout Monroe County.

Must have ability to self-start and work with minimum supervision against tight deadlines. Benefits include paid vacation, 401K, health, and a very competitive compensation plan. The Monroe County Journal is owned by Journal Publishing Company in Tupelo, Miss., and is a merged product of The Amory Advertiser and The Aberdeen Examiner.
For consideration, please email your resume to the Human Resources Department: dianne.powell@djournal.com
Journal Publishing Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.