Job Openings

ALABAMA

Advertising Consultant
The Greenville [AL] Advocate seeks a talented professional to join its award-winning team as an advertising consultant. Successful candidate will provide solutions to the marketing needs of area businesses. Become part of a growing community near Alabama’s capital city and just two hours from the beach. A professional attitude, strong work ethic and the desire to be successful are musts. Opportunity includes competitive salary plus commission/bonus package and comprehensive benefits including BCBS, dental, profit sharing, 401k and paid vacation. Send resume and professional references to Tracy Salter, advertising manager, P.O. Box 507, Greenville, AL 36037 or e-mail to tracy.salter@greenvilleadvocate.com.

MINNESOTA

Reporter
The Albert Lea Tribune, a 7,000 daily in southern Minnesota, seeks a reporter with acumen for good stories, complete coverage, AP style and new-media technology. Because our newspaper is a great place to launch a career, we seek a writer with ambition. We are able to do great things because the newsroom functions as a team of journalists. Five lakes and community spirit make Albert Lea a pleasant city in w hich to live. Applicants should have a journalism degree. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with benefits. The position covers county government, education, weather and agriculture. The Tribune also publishes a popular magazine. Please send a resume, references and your best print or online samples (videos work, too) to Managing Editor Tim Engstrom, Albert Lea Tribune, 808 W. Front St., Albert Lea, MN 56007, or send an e-mail to tim.engstrom@albertleatribune.com with the subject line "county reporter." Our Web site is AlbertLeaTribune.com.

City/County Reporter
Do you have a love for writing, news gathering and community newspapers? Do you have an interest in local government, aren't afraid to ask the hard questions and have a knack for finding important and relevant news stories? Can you turn around solid articles on pressing deadlines? If you answered yes to all of the above, then we want to talk with you. The Austin Daily Herald, a 7,000 circulation daily newspaper, is recruiting to fill its city/county reporter position, which will become available at the end of May. We're looking for a good writer who has excellent grammar skills, knows AP Style and who understands the importance of multimedia in a newsroom. The Herald utilizes Twitter, Facebook, AP Mobile, video and is always searching to do more to enhance our services to our readers. Layout, photography and multimedia skills are a plus. Austin is home to a Fortune 500 company and nearly endless recreation activities here in Southern Minnesota. Send cover letter, resume and writing samples to the Austin Daily Herald, Attn: David Richards, managing editor; 310 Second St. N.E., Austin, MN 55912 or e-mail david.richards@austindailyherald.com.

MISSISSIPPI

Reporter
Interested in covering news and features in a community built on history but looking to the future? The Natchez Democrat, a 10,000-circulation daily in historic Southwest Mississippi, is looking for a news reporter. The Democrat has a long history of being one of the best community daily newspapers in Mississippi. Sitting on the picturesque bluffs of the Mississippi River overlooking Louisiana, Natchez is known for its antebellum homes, balloon races and literary heritage, while Concordia Parish, La., is known for famous sons such as Jerry Lee Lewis as well as its burgeoning riverfront development. The Democrat coverage area spans approximately four Mississippi counties and Concordia Parish in Louisiana. Qualified candidates will have one to three years of general assignment reporting experience. Recent graduates with pertinent experience will be considered. Send resume, clippings and three professional references to Julie Finley, managing editor, at P.O. Box 1447, Natchez, MS 39120, or by e-mail to julie.finley@natchezdemocrat.com.

Sports reporter/Outdoors editor
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 Cooper at julie.cooper@natchezdemocrat.com or 601-445-3551.