EDITORIAL: Reporter
The
North Kitsap Herald in Poulsbo is seeking a general assignment reporter
with writing experience and photography skills. Applicants must be able
to work in a team-oriented deadline driven environment with flexible
hours, display excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community
news and the ability to compose articles on multiple topics. This is a
full time position that includes excellent benefits; medical, dental,
401K, paid vacation and holidays. Please email or mail resume with
cover letter, and 3 non-returnable clips in PDF or Text format and
references to: HR/GAR, Sound Publishing, Inc., 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite
106, Poulsbo, WA 98370. E-mail: hr@soundpublishing.com.
Posted Nov. 17, 2008
EDITORIAL: Editor
The
Islands’ Sounder, a weekly community newspaper on beautiful Orcas
Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State, is accepting
applications for a hands-on editor to lead small news staff. Editing,
writing, pagination and photography experience required. Salary D.O.E.
Excellent benefits include medical, dental, 401K, paid vacation and
sick leave. Relocation to Orcas island is required. Send resume
with at least 3 non-returnable clips to ED/HR, Sound Publishing, 19351
8th Ave. NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370 or email to
hr@soundpublishing.com. Posted Nov. 11, 2008
ADVERTISING: Publisher
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your newspaper career?
Rare
opportunity with a long standing community newspaper group. We’re
looking for an individual interested in career advancement as publisher
of a mid-sized eastern Washington weekly newspaper with companion TMC
publication.
Our publishers conduct business with autonomy in
their operations. Our philosophy is we hire good people and give them
room to run their operations. They lead by example and take an active
role in their publication and community. Our publishers have complete
operational control, including budgeting. Responsibilities include
staffing, news, advertising and circulation.
The successful
candidate must have overall knowledge of the community newspaper
business. Minimum of 5 years experience in newspaper management as a
department head, GM or publisher required.
Benefits include:
competitive salary with a profit sharing bonus program, health care
plan, 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, life and
disability insurance, and vacation plan. Pre-employment drug screen and
motor vehicle driving record check required. We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Come join our team! All applications held in
strict confidence.
Interested candidates may send resume to Tom
Lanctot, President, Eagle Newspapers, Inc. at
tlanctot@eaglenewspapers.com. Posted Nov. 10, 2008
ADVERTISING: Advertising Manager
We
are seeking an experienced advertising pro to direct a staff of four
for our weekly/shopper group in Yakima, Washington. (go to yvnewspapers.com
for list of publications). We have a good market, good products and
great staff. Successful candidate will receive a base salary, bonus,
health insurance, car allowance, cell phone allowance, paid holidays
and the opportunity to move into the associate publisher position.
Applicant must have a background in newspaper/shopper sales. Send
resume to mike@yvnewspapers.com. Posted Oct. 23, 2008
EDITORIAL: Reporter
Lakes, rivers, mountains . . . . and a decent place to work.
We're looking for a general assignment reporter for our 3,800-circulation community newspaper in St. Maries, Idaho.
Obviously
we want the person we hire to be a better-than-decent writer but what
would really please us is if the person we hire is an avid reader and a
voracious consumer of news. We believe those attributes reflect an
interest in the world, which is an absolute must for a reporter to
recognize news when they see it and present it in an interesting
fashion.
St. Maries is located in the mountains of northern Idaho,
near Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. Ours is a quality newspaper -- produced
by quality people.
Send us your resume, clips, references to
Dan@smgazette.com or by mail to St. Maries Gazette Record, 610 Main
Avenue, St. Maries, Idaho 83861. Posted Oct. 17, 2008
PRODUCTION: Press Operator
The
Daily Astorian in Astoria is seeking an experienced press
operator. Goss experience preferred. Excellent
mechanical and communication skills required, along with attention to
detail. The Daily Astorian is a Monday through Friday afternoon
paper with a circulation of 7,305. To apply, pick up an application at
949 Exchange St, Astoria, or send resume and letter of interest to East
Oregonian Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by
fax to 503-371-2935 or e-mail hr@eopubco.org. Posted Oct. 15, 2008
EDITORIAL: Editor/Reporter
Small
I-90 communities facing challenges as remnants of the region's past
coal mining, logging and railroad industries contend with an influx of
growth representing a completely different demographic. News
professional sought to help readers navigate a path that both respects
the heritage and recreational value of the eastern slopes of the
Cascades, while embracing the new friends and neighbors who are making
this their home. Our 4,000 circulation, family-owned weekly serving
Kittitas County from the ski resort at Snoqualmie Pass to the fruit
stand at Thorp (based in Cle Elum) is seeking a full-time
reporter/editor depending on previous editorial experience. Ideal
candidate will be skilled in community journalism, digital photography
and comfortable within a small town environment where the Pioneer Days
Queen Coronation is still front page news. If interested, please e-mail
resume and writing samples to Publisher: jana@nkctribune.com (or mail
to: Jana Stoner - Publisher, Northern Kittitas County Tribune, P.O. Box
308, Cle Elum, WA 98922-0308); no phone calls please. Posted Oct. 10,
2008
ADVERTISING: Advertising Sales Representative
Advertising
sales professional wanted for weekly community newspaper. The Nisqually
Valley News has an immediate full time opening in the retail
advertising department for outside sales in an established geographical
territory. Yelm is a thriving town and the newspaper enjoys a loyal
community readership. Generous compensation package includes salary,
commission, medical and 401K plan. Pre-employment drug testing
required. Send resume to: Sales Manager Angie Evans, PO Box 597, Yelm,
WA 98597; or email to advertise@yelmonline.com or fax to 360-458-5741.
Posted Oct. 6, 2008
EDITORIAL: Copy Editor
The
Skagit Valley Herald seeks a multi-talented copy editor/page
designer/paginator to become part of our copy desk and presentation
team.
The Herald is a
family-owned,17,500/18,500 daily and Sunday newspaper in Mount Vernon,
Wash., 60 miles north of Seattle. We have a commitment to high-quality
community journalism that is attractively packaged.
We're looking for:
• superb copy editing skills — with an emphasis on "micro" attention to
detail, AP style, spelling, grammar, accuracy, fairness, completeness,
syntax, organization and clarity.
• ability to write crisp, clear headlines, from news stories to feature layouts.
• reverence for deadlines.
• versatile design capabilities ranging from inside news pages to
innovative, stand-out feature pages to attention-grabbing Page 1
layouts.
• familiarity with pagination software, preferably InDesign.
• a strong sense of news judgment based on familiarity with local,
state, regional, national and international events and trends.
Special consideration will be given for experience in designing compelling graphics and maps.
This position will likely involve night shifts, typically 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Please provide a cover letter, resume and representative work samples
to Don Nelson, Editor, Skagit Valley Herald, 1000 E. College Way, Mount
Vernon, WA 98273; or by e-mail at dnelson@skagitvalleyherald.com. No
calls, please. Posted Sept. 23, 2008
EDITORIAL: Reporter
Write
for the best! We have been judged the best community newspaper in
Washington state (WNPA and SPJ) and in the nation (NNA and Inland Press
Foundation), and we are searching for a bright, energetic reporter for
an immediate opening. We are looking for someone who loves community
journalism, has a positive outlook and plenty of enthusiasm. Live and
work in a growing area where there’s no shortage of great stories to
tell. The Herald is located in the fast growing area of East Pierce
County. E-mail your resume to: heather.meier@puyallupherald.com.
Include a brief cover letter with your resume and a few word documents
that show your best work.Posted Sept. 20, 2008
Executive Producer/News Editor/Host
TVW
-- Washington Public Affairs Network -- is offering a unique and
challenging career opportunity for a professional communicator.
TVW is looking for an Executive Producer to oversee the content and
creative direction of the network’s produced programming.
Not
only does TVW’s Executive Producer get the opportunity to consistently
do in-depth reporting on substantive issues, but this position is also
a civics educator responsible for maintaining TVW's meticulous
reputation for trusted, unbiased, politically balanced coverage.
Specific responsibilities include:
ˇ Producing, writing and hosting a weekly public affairs news magazine program
ˇ Writing, editing, managing and promoting the network’s news blog
ˇ Creating, writing and coordinating production of on-air promotions
ˇ Developing additional issue-oriented documentary programming
The
position requires energy, innovation and leadership; a working
knowledge of television; the ability to write, edit, report and make
news judgments – all under tight deadlines; and the temperament to work
cooperatively and positively with others while under pressure.
A
minimum of two years media experience and a degree in communications,
broadcast journalism or a related field is required. Washington
state public policy expertise or experience is preferred.
To
apply, submit résumé, cover letter and demo DVD – by Oct. 3 – to Mike
Bay, VP of Programming, TVW, P.O. Box 25, Olympia, WA 98507-0025
or email mikeb@tvw.org EOE. Posted Sept. 15, 2008.
PRODUCTION: Paginator
The East Oregonian., a community-focused newspaper, is seeking a paginator to join the newsroom team.
Excellent
layout, time-management, spelling and grammar skills are a must, as is
familiarity with Associated Press style. Experience with Quark and
Photoshop is required. Copy editing, design skills and multimedia
experience are preferred.
The position is based in Pendleton,
Ore., where you can enjoy all four seasons in the great outdoors.
Pendleton is home to the world-famous Round-Up rodeo.
The East
Oregonian (www.eastoregonian.com) is a part of East Oregonian
Publishing Co, a family-owned company for 100 years. Other
publications include The Daily Astorian, Chinook Observer, North Coast
Citizen, Cannon Beach Citizen, Seaside-Sun.com, Capital Press, Blue
Mountain Eagle, Hermiston Herald and Wallowa County Chieftain.
This
full-time position works Tuesday through Saturday shifts, usually
during regular business hours. Benefits include vacation/sick leave,
health plan, 401(k) and profit share plans.
Send resume and letter
of interest to East Oregonian Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem,
OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or e-mail hr@eopubco.org.
Posted Sept. 12, 2008
EDITORIAL: Reporter
The
Enumclaw Courier-Herald is looking for an energetic and experienced
reporter. Position will focus on City of Sumner and Sumner High School
sports. Person needs to be self-starting, efficient, well organized and
quick, along with possessing strong writing and layout skills.
Experience is a plus. Job involves pagination, including knowledge of
digital photography and Adobe InDesign, in addition to Web page
management. This is a full-time position that includes health
benefits, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays. EOE.
Application
deadline is September 19th. Please e-mail or mail resume with cover
letter, professional references, and max. of 10 work samples to:
Sound Publishing
19426 68th Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032
ATTN: HR/ECHR
Posted Sept. 8, 2008
EDITORIAL: Reporter
Think
the education beat is a soft one? Think again. Our departing reporter
unraveled and explained complex budgets and kept school superintendents
and college presidents on their toes. Can you? Immediate opportunity
for an accurate, creative and hard-working reporter at one of Oregon’s
best small daily newspapers based in scenic and historic Astoria. We
value spot news, but also demand deeper enterprise pieces. This
reporter also covers the Coast Guard, a key part of our community. We
have already shifted to a 24/7 Web news approach and value enthusiasm
and skill in multimedia audio and video. Full time with benefits
including vacation leave, health plan and retirement plan. Send
cover letter, resume, clips, and references to East Oregonian
Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to
503-371-2935 or e-mail hr@eopubco.org. Posted Aug. 27, 2008
SUPPORT: IT/Prepress
The
Daily World at Aberdeen, WA, is seeking an experienced IT Systems/
Prepress Production Manager. We’re looking for a bright and personable
team player with knowledge of Macintosh OS X client and server, all
Adobe software packages and Quark XPress. Knowledge of computer and
network troubleshooting practices and procedures. Experience with
Microsoft Windows, Office and Lotus Notes would be a plus. This
individual is responsible for all system integration and IT functions,
including nightly backups, user training, work station maintenance and
network management. The IT manager oversees the Prepress production
staff, manages the newspaper’s Internet presence, troubleshoots all
user issues and prepares and oversees an annual budget. He or she also
supports three weekly properties. Offered is a competitive compensation
package with excellent benefits and opportunity for advancement. The
Daily World is an equal opportunity employer.
Send resumes to:
Attn. Charles Bennion
The Daily World
315 S. Michigan St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
cbennion@thedailyworld.com. Posted July 28, 2008
