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Updated Feb. 3, 2012
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Jobs in North Carolina
News Editor (2/3/12)
The news editor (print) helps manage the newsroom, puts the paper to bed each night, plus has primary responsibility over several weekly sections. Works closely with the managing editor and news editor (online). Work an early swing shift (in at 1 p.m., done around 10 p.m.), Tuesday through Saturday. Applicants for this position sought at a vibrant community daily in historic, beautiful New Bern, NC, in Eastern N.C. Send your resume, cover letter and other relevant materials to Randy Foster at rfoster@freedomenc.com.
Sports Reporter (2/3/12)
Help cover five high schools and other sports in our three-county coverage area. Applicants for this position sought at a vibrant community daily in historic, beautiful New Bern, NC, in Eastern N.C. Send your resume, cover letter and other relevant materials to Randy Foster at rfoster@freedomenc.com.
Reporter (2/1/12)
The Elkin Tribune, a community newspaper that publishes three times a week in the North Carolina foothills, is looking for an entry-level reporter to join its newsroom. A journalism degree is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate should be able to produce clean copy, be willing to learn, and be able to aggressively work beats that will include city government, education and law enforcement. Wages and benefits are competitive. Send resume and clips to: ndibagno@heartlandpublications.com. No calls please.
General Assignment Reporter (1/25/12)
The Rocky Mount Telegram, an award-winning Eastern North Carolina daily, seeks general assignment reporter to cover a variety of stories, with an emphasis on features. Candidates should have bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, plus relevant experience with other publications. Experience in shooting and editing video preferred. We have a solid team with a proven track record, recognized numerous times by the N.C. Press Association as the best newspaper of our size in North Carolina. We offer competitive salary and benefits in a modern office building. Come join an energetic, ambitious staff that puts an emphasis on good work while having fun. Send clips and resumes to: Jeff Herrin Editor Rocky Mount Telegram P.O. Box 1080 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 e-mail –jherrin@rmtelegram.com
Reporter (1/25/12)
The Times-News, an award-winning 13,000 circulation daily newspaper in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, is seeking an experienced reporter to cover general assignments with an emphasis on enterprise and in-depth stories. This reporter also should be competent to assist the managing editor and associate editor with coaching and editing tasks as needed. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of daily newspaper experience and a bachelor's degree. Send resumes to Managing Editor Diane Norman at diane.norman@blueridgenow.com or P.O. Box 490, Hendersonville, NC 28793. No telephone inquiries, please.
Reporter (1/23/12)
Boone based weekly newspaper, High Country Press, is seeking full-time news reporter responsible for news coverage in a two county area. Assignments will include attending meetings and events, following police and fire reports,managing press releases and calendar information. Please email cover letter, resume and clips: no phone calls please. Send to: publisher@highcountrypress.com
News Editor/Senior Reporter (1/20/12)
The Daily Dispatch, a 7,200-circulation, award-winning daily newspaper in Henderson, North Carolina is seeking a news editor/senior reporter to help lead our newsroom. The ideal candidate will have editor-level experience, but reporters looking to take the next step in their careers are encouraged to apply. Duties include covering a beat, serving as rotating weekend editor and serving as newsroom leader in the editor’s absence. To apply, send a resume with writing samples to Luke Horton at lhorton@hendersondispatch.com
Staff Writer (1/16/12)
The Stanly News & Press in Albemarle has an opening for an entry-level staff writer. An energetic person capable of writing clear articles is needed for this tri-weekly that is about an hour's drive from Charlotte. Applicant should have the ability to handle multiple tasks, including work for newspaper, magazines, video and website updates. Photography skills a plus. Mail resume and salary expectation to B. J. Drye, editor, The Stanly News & Press, PO Box 488, Albemarle, NC 28002, or email to bj@stanlynewspress.com.
Sports Editor (1/9/12)
The Courier-Times, a twice-weekly community newspaper in northern N. C. Piedmont seeks knowledgeable sports editor with strong reporting skills to assume sole responsibility for paper’s sports coverage as part their news staff. Duties include routine reporting of high school, middle school, recreation athletics, designing and paginating all sports pages for publication each edition. Experience with digital photography and InDesign a must. Successful candidate will be self-starter with enthusiasm local sports coverage. Health Insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation. Send resume, five samples of best work, references to: Sports Editor, ctbrinn@roxboro-courier.com.
Lead Copy Editor (1/4/12)
The Mount Airy News, a dynamic daily newspaper and online content provider, has an immediate opening for a lead copy-editor/paginator. Strong copy editing skills, basic newspaper layout knowledge necessary, familiarity with InDesign a definite bonus, as is management/supervisory experience. We have a fast-paced pagination department with a growing workload and are looking for the right person to lead a group of talented paginators. Please send your resume, three references, and salary history to John Peters, Editor, The Mount Airy News, at jpeters@heartlandpublications.com, or to 319 N. Renfro Street, Mount Airy, N.C., 27030.
Staff Writer (12/31/11)
Staff writer for a prize-winning community paper serving a wonderfully cosmopolitan community that has a great deal going on, not to mention being the Home of American Golf. Ideal candidate will have a j-degree or equivalent, energy, enthusiasm and superior reporting and writing skills. Reply with cover letter, resume and work samples to Steve Bouser, editor of The Pilot in Southern Pines/Pinehurst, N.C., at sbouser@thepilot.com.
Jobs Outside of North Carolina
Assistant Editor (2/1/12)
The South Hill Enterprise, a twice-weekly newspaper in South Hill, VA has an immediate opening for an assistant editor. The selected individual will possess a flair for writing, a nose for news, and a commitment to excellence, and a love of community journalism. Primary responsibilities include editing, re-writing and general assignment reporting, photography and pagination. Strong language skills are a must. Knowledge of InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is necessary. The South Hill Enterprise is part of Womack Publishing Company, a growing multi media company that publishes 15 community newspapers in Virginia and North Carolina. Please send resume to Ron Cox, Human Resource Manager, Womack Publishing Company, P.O. Box 111, Chatham, VA 24531 or to rcox@womackpublishing.com
Assistant Editor (2/1/12)
The Independent Messenger, a twice-weekly newspaper in Emporia, VA has an immediate opening for an assistant editor. The selected individual will possess a flair for writing, a nose for news, and a commitment to excellence, and a love of community journalism. Primary responsibilities include editing, re-writing and general assignment reporting, photography and pagination. Strong language skills are a must. Knowledge of InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is necessary. The Independent Messenger is part of Womack Publishing Company, a growing multi media company that publishes 15 community newspapers in Virginia and North Carolina. Please send resume to Ron Cox, Human Resource Manager, Womack Publishing Company, P.O. Box 111, Chatham, VA 24531 or to rcox@womackpublishing.com
Content Supervisor/Metro Editor (1/23/12)
The Morning News of Florence, S.C., is seeking a Content Supervisor/Metro Editor who will supervise our content team responsible for continuous news and print operations. This position will manage and oversee Continuous News operations, including managing content for print and web. Must be able to handle breaking news on all platforms with primary focus on website and print operations for the Morning News. Ensure that the Web site is continuously updated. Additional duties will include communicating directly with in-market and out of market counterparts to develop comprehensive plans for daily coverage with specific expectations and deadlines established for all platforms. Monitor competing Web sites for additional content and develop plans to confirm and advance on our platforms. Work with Content Directors and platform specialists in assigning stories and/or angles to team. Coach, develop and evaluate employees. Prior supervisory experience required. EOE/M/F/D/V. Background and drug screens required.Apply online or fax cover letter and resume to 843-317-7291.
Advertising/Marketing Positions
Jobs in North Carolina
Sales Leader (1/31/12)
The Free Press in Kinston, NC is looking for a Sales Leader to manage, lead, coach, and support its sales team. This individual will develop and lead a successful, highly-motivated sales organization. This individual will work closely with each sales associate to increase sales and market share through one-on-one and group coaching and training. This is a very hands-on position in which this individual will be expected to spend a minimum of 50% of their time in the field coaching the sales staff, including a minimum of three hours per week with each Field Sales Rep. This job has been re-structured to free-up this leader from a number of typical administrative duties so as to ensure success. A solid grasp of Interactive/Digital advertising is a must. The Free Press offers a work environment that is professional yet informal. It is a truly great team! Freedom offers very competitive compensation including a base salary, quarterly bonus opportunities and annual MBO opportunity. Interested, qualified individuals may send their resume, including salary requirements to shewitt@freedom.com.
Advertising Account Executives (1/25/12)
Catawba County's community newspaper has immediate need for advertising account executives. Ideal candidates will be self-starters with outgoing, positive personality. We seek people who are hard-working, dependable and creative. Sales experience helps, but not required. Preference given to candidates with sales experience in competitive environment. Full-time position available with great earning potential (salary+commission). paid mileage and health insurance benefits. Part-time, commission-only opportunity also available. Send letter of interest and resume to onepublisher@observernewsonline.com, or fax to (828) 464-1267.
Advertising Manager (1/24/12)
The Franklin Press, a twice weekly community newspaper, located in Franklin, NC has an immediate opening for an advertising manager. Ideal candidate will have successful newspaper sales experience in a competitive environment, be extremely organized, motivated and customer oriented. This position requires big-picture vision when it comes to revenue budgeting and new product development. Community involvement is a must in this position. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of four years of newspaper sales experience. Send resume and letter of interest to: rhoskins@thefranklinpress.com; or mail to Rachel Hoskins, Regional Publisher, The Franklin Press, PO Box 350, Franklin, NC 28744.
Advertising Representatives (1/9/12)
The Franklin Region of Community Newspapers Inc. has several openings for advertising representatives in Macon and Jackson counties. Ideal candidates will have successful sales experience in a competitive environment. Preference will be given to candidates with print sales experience. Strong earnings potential (base salary+commission) and full benefits package, including health insurance. Send resume and letter of interest to: rhoskins@thefranklinpress.com; or mail to Rachel Hoskins, Regional Publisher, The Franklin Press, PO Box 350, Franklin, NC 28744.
Jobs Outside of North Carolina
Jobs in North Carolina
Jobs Outside of North Carolina
Systems/Technology/Web Site Positions
Jobs in North Carolina
Jobs Outside of North Carolina
Production/Operations Positions
Jobs in North Carolina
Jobs Outside of North Carolina
Composing Department Manager (1/24/12)
The Key West Citizen is now looking for an experience person to lead our composing department here in Key West, Florida. This person must be a strong leader with good organizational skills, the ability to hire and train, and work on multiple projects under deadlines. Applicant must be comfortable using Macintosh publishing applications: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. We are looking for a person who pays attention to details, has creativity and has a positive attitude with. a professional work ethic. You will manage a staff of 8 for a 10,000 circulation daily, 18,000 weekly and 4 other weekly publication plus multiple special sections. Experience required in the newspaper industry, prepare overlays for the newspaper productions, prepare classifieds and have the ability to layout all the publications. We offer a competitive salary with full benefits, and 401k plan. Interested applicants should forward resume with cover letter to ttodd@keysnews.com.
Jobs in North Carolina
Jobs Outside of North Carolina
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Graduate of UNC Asheville in search of entry-level writer/photographer position. My writing has been published in the Asheville Citizen-times WNC Magazine where I completed an editing internship. My photos have also been published in UNCA's paper, The Blue Banner. Please inquire at stevehallreporting@hotmail.com for clips, samples, resume and reference letter. Thank you for your time and consideration. (posted 2/1/12)
Experienced college newspaper and magazine writer and page designer looking to break into the media world. Work samples and references can be sent at your request. Send inquiries to mchiso215@ymail.com. (posted 1/31/12)
I am a recent graduate at UNC Wilmington seeking a professional writing career in which I am challenged daily. I have experience working with a magazine, a major in Creative Writing, and a minor in both English and Psychology. Resume available immediately for your convenience. Strong willed and a hard worker. Please feel free to contact me, Amanda Thames, at apthames@gmail.com. I sincerely appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you. (posted 1/9/12)
I was with the Newnan (GA) Times-Herald for the past 12 years as a sports writer. I covered a number of high school events and have won several awards from the Georgia Press Association. I was the sports editor of the campus newspaper at Georgia College & State University and was a stringer for the Sports department at the Savannah (GA) Morning News. Please send me an email at slcjobsearch@yahoo.com if your newspaper would like to speak to me. (posted 1/4/12)
Seeking maintenance / operations position. Experience with Ferag, Goss Urbanite/ Community, Signode, Quipp, MullerMartini, Trendsetter, Dynaric, Powerstrap...press operation, roll tending, setup & make ready........contact: david.snyder13131@gmail.com (posted 12/31/11)
Very experienced graphic designer/prepress operator/proofreader seeks employment in western NC or northern SC. Can design advertising or work with prepress RIPS in either Mac or PC platforms. Experienced in digitally outputting four daily editions plus commercial jobs and coordinating with editorial and press departments during output. Experience with the use and maintenance of Agfa Imagesetters. Design portfolio available upon interview. Have print experience in QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Illustrator and Creator. For more information, please contact Chris at adartist777@localnet.com. (posted 12/28/11)
Passionate amateur writer and photographer is looking for a challenging position within a local newspaper with the ability to grow professionally. Samples of my writing skills and some of my pictures can be viewed at http://cat-r.hubpages.com/_GermanHellCat/ (posted 12/21/11)
Versatile, experienced business journalist seeking to relocate within an hour's drive of Hickory. I excel at taking complicated business topics and turining them into lively, understandable and well researched articles High powered, but not high priced I can meet your toughest deadlines Great clips Call or email me Ted Knutson 202-579-7226 cell dcreporter1@yahoo.com (posted 12/21/11)
Newspaper photographer ready for immediate hire. Over twenty years of experience. No offer too small! www.annlittlephoto.com Please email stephgrad07@gmail.com (posted 11/29/11)
Energetic and versatile reporter looking to take the next step as a professional journalism. Experience covering hard news, sports and features. Does not shy away from challenging assignments or investigative journalism. Contact pullthecurtain41@yahoo.com. (posted 11/1/11)
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