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MANAGEMENT

EDITOR/SENIOR REPORTER -We're looking for an editor/senior reporter to lead our The Wichita Beacon newsroom. Pay $70-90k. Skip over daily news to get to the meatier stuff. A chance to make a difference in Wichita. https://wichitabeacon.org/jobs/ Contact Scott Canon, the Beacon's editor-in-chief 816.200.2739 or scott@thebeacon.media.

MAILROOM SUPERVISOR - The Manhattan Mercury is hiring a MAILROOM SUPERVISOR. This full-time, salaried position comes with full benefits. Apply at: The Manhattan Mercury, 318 N. 5th Street, Manhattan, KS 66502 or email bcarter@themercury.com.

MANAGING EDITOR/MARKETING DIRECTOR - The Lincoln Sentinel-Republican is a community newspaper in a dynamic region of history and tradition.  Seeking the right individual to excel the newspaper (print/online). dcnewstimes@outlook.com (785) 366-6186

EDITOR AND GENERAL MANAGER – of a vibrant Texas Hill Country community weekly. Are you ready to take your reporting (sports and general) and management skills to the next level?  Strong writing ability, reporting experience, community relations sensibility, and organizational skills are vital. Broad newspaper responsibilities will provide an opportunity to be involved in every level of weekly newspaper management, but direct previous management experience is not required. Layout experience a must. This is the perfect small-market management position!   Wesnermedia@gmail.com Job Type: Full-time - Salary/pay is negotiable.

PUBLISHER – Three newspaper paper group in southwest Oklahoma is seeking candidates for the publisher’s position. Candidates should be experienced in community journalism, preferably with a background in advertising and marketing, but also with an understanding of newsroom operations and managing employees. Candidates must also be leaders with strong people skills. Please email a cover letter and resume to Scott Wesner at wesnermedia@gmail.com.

NEWS

REPORTER -Marion County Record — seized but not silenced in an illegal police raid — now faces a bigger challenge: finding two enterprising reporters to join our depleted staff. Our award-winning rural weekly offers a competitive full-time salary, fully paid health insurance, and potential for a year-end profit-sharing bonus to engaging storytellers willing to relocate to our otherwise quaint community and practice journalism the way it was meant to be. Details at http://mnks.us/job/.

REPORTER - The Hutchinson News is looking for a full-time reporter to cover local news in central Kansas. Must be dogged in seeking out news and enterprise stories. Should have experience taking photos. Preferred: Degree in journalism or related field and previous experience at a daily newspaper or other professional news organization. Apply at https://www.gannett.com/careers/

NEWS REPORTER -Community News Reporter Shawnee Mission Post (Overland Park area) We’re looking for an outgoing, ambitious reporter to join our growing newsroom! This reporter will help us cover Johnson County, the most populous county in the state and the cornerstone of the Kansas economy. Key capabilities include: strong written and visual storytelling skills, ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work under time pressure,  excellent news instincts and judgment of what constitutes a news story,  a commitment to the purpose and value of local journalism. Minimum qualifications: At least 3 years experience working for a news organization or in a related position. Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field; or equivalent combination of training and work experience. Preferred qualifications: Experience living or working in Johnson County. Post Publishing is a fully remote organization. This position will be based in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. BIPOC candidates strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@shawneemissionpost.com by June 5.

NEWS REPORTER - The Abilene Reflector Chronicle of Abilene, Kansas, has an immediate opening for a reporter who can build sources and dive into local issues. Duties include general assignment, feature writing, coverage of local government boards, and copy editing. The person must have sharp reporting instincts, outstanding news judgment, an ability to report and write quickly in a fast-moving atmosphere. A curiosity about the community and its people is vital. The candidate must be an experienced interviewer who doesn’t shirk from the hard questions. This person must have the ability to work productively in a team setting. The person must be aggressive and adept at setting priorities and reordering them as needed, particularly under deadline pressure or as circumstances change. The person should have strong editing and writing skills. The position will also require news page pagination and knowledge of InDesign. SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE. Send cover letter, resume with references and writing samples to Kim Maguire General Manager at the email address below advertising@abilene-rc.com.

NEWS REPORTER -The Miami County Republic is seeking a reporter to join its news team. Applicants are asked to send a resume, cover letter and examples of prior work to Editor Brian McCauley at brian.mccauley@miconews.com.

SPORTS JOURNALIST -Community-minded journalist wanted for family-owned group of newspapers in south central Kansas and north central Oklahoma. Please send resume and samples to Jason Jump, publisher, at jjump@kcnonline.com.

REPORTER - Relocate to thriving, independent weekly that just won 40 KPA awards. Competitive salary, benefits, year-end bonus for upwardly mobile, enterprising, engaging general assignment reporter. Marion County Record. job@mnks.us.

NEWS REPORTER - The Emporia Gazette of Emporia, Kansas, has an immediate opening for a reporter who can build sources and dive into local issues. Duties include sports and general assignment, feature writing, coverage of local government boards and copy editing. The person must have sharp reporting instincts, outstanding news judgment, an ability to report and write quickly in a fast-moving atmosphere. A curiosity about the community and its people is vital.
The candidate must be an experienced interviewer who doesn't shirk from the hard questions. This person must have the ability to work productively in a team setting.
The person must be aggressive and adept at setting priorities and reordering them as needed, particularly under deadline pressure or as circumstances change. The person should have strong editing and writing skills, and experience with Multimedia journalism is must. Position will also require news page pagination and knowledge of InDesign. We use video, audio, Facebook and Twitter to tell our stories.
We are a Monday through Saturday paper, covering six counties. Salary based on experience. We offer health benefits, 401(k) and two weeks vacation. Emporia is on the edge of the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills one hour away from major Kansas cities like Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka. Send cover letter, resume with references and writing samples to Chris Walker at walker@emporia.com (put reporter position in the subject line), or by mail to 517 Merchant, Emporia Kansas 66801.

GENERAL NEWS REPORTER AND DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER - One of the state’s top weekly local news operations just outside of Wichita is seeking an individual to be responsible for learning content management system (CMS) and developing features and opportunities for growth within a community news web site. Duties include daily management and oversight of all content; training other staff members when new features can be implemented. Experience with digital content management and social media are preferred. Video production skills are valuable as well. Duties of a General News Reporter are also part of the position. This includes some coverage of local news and features for a local newspaper as well as some feature writing for a community lifestyle magazine. Some benefits are available after an introductory period. Compensation will be aligned with experience and ability. Advancement opportunities are available for the right individual.

If you are dependable, self-disciplined, can work independently and within a team and are looking for a position with a progressive company contact us today. Please email a resume with work experience and references to jeff@derbyinformer.com. Derby Informer Inc. is an EOE

SENIOR REPORTER – Kansas City PBS is seeking a Senior Reporter for Flatland.  Under the supervision of the Managing Editor, the senior reporter will work across platforms and departments to produce in-depth, magazine-style stories and multimedia news content that is equally thoughtful and compelling about important civic affairs topics in the Kansas City area. SALARY RANGE: $45,000-$55,000. If interested in this exciting opportunity, send cover letter, resume, and an example of your writing skills to humanresources@kansascitypbs.org.  Please include in your cover letter how you learned about this position.  KCPBS is an E-Verify, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

SPORTS REPORTER – The Stillwater News Press is looking for a Sports Reporter
to be a part of its award-winning staff. The reporter will cover high school sports, as well as athletics at Oklahoma State University, which is disseminated to all CNHI papers in Oklahoma. Experience with page design is preferred. Experience with photography is a plus. Must be able to work nights and the occasional weekends, especially during college football season. Please send a cover letter, resume and
examples of your published work to Stillwater News Press Sports Editor Jason Elmquist at jelmquist@stwnewspress.com. The position is full time and offers an excellent benefit package including paid time off, insurance, and a 401K plan.
EOA

SPORTS WRITER – The Abilene Reflector Chronicle of Abilene, Kansas, has an immediate opening for a Sports Writer. Duties include covering all local sports, building relationships, attending sporting events, interviews and taking pictures, staying current on what is happening with local sports and writing the needed content in a clear concise way conveying factual information. This position requires strong writing abilities, a keen understanding of the sports that are being covered, researching skills, and completing task with in a time frame. This person should have strong editing skills, and a knowledge of news page pagination and knowledge of Indesign. Salary Based on Experience. Send cover letter and resume with reference and writing samples to Kim Maguire General Manager at the email address below advertising@abilene-rc.com

REPORTER – A duo of legacy newspapers located in the Platte Valley of Nebraska seeks a sports reporter to deliver top-notch sports coverage to our readers. Candidates must have a passion for sports and the players that play them. Page design experience a plus but we'll coach the right candidate without it. Candidates must have a willingness to become part of an active community, a strong work ethic, an ability to develop solid player/parent/coach relationships, and thrive in a small team environment. Interested candidates should send a resume and work samples to josh@indydailyreporter.com.

REPORTER – The Abilene Reflector Chronicle of Abilene, Kansas, has an immediate opening for a reporter who can build sources and dive into local issues. Duties include general assignment, feature writing, coverage of local government boards, and copyediting. The person must have sharp reporting instincts, outstanding news judgment, an ability to report and write quickly in a fast-moving atmosphere. A curiosity about the community and its people is vital. The candidate must be an experienced interviewer who does not shirk from the hard questions. This person must have the ability to work productively in a team setting. Must be aggressive and adept at setting priorities and reordering them as needed, particularly under deadline pressure or as circumstances change. The person should have strong editing and writing skills. The position will also require news page pagination and knowledge of InDesign. Salary based on experience. Send cover letter, resume with references and writing samples to Kim Maguire General Manager at the email address advertising@abilene-rc.com.

EDITOR – Come join our team as we grow! Weekly newspaper located in Texas is in search of a great editor. The leader we seek will be hands-on in all parts of our weekly newspaper, from covering sporting events and city council to layout and photography. Community involvement is a must. Experience in Indesign and Photoshop is preferred but not required. For more information, please submit your resume and cover letter to swood@ntin.net

EDITOR – The Shawnee Mission Post is hiring an Audience Engagement Editor to ensure our coverage of Johnson County reaches the people who will value it most. The new staff member will be charged with leading the organization to the next level in its use of social media. Click here for details.

EDITOR/REPORTER – Come grow with us! The Community Voice, an award-winning multi-platform bi-weekly publication seeks an Editor/writer to join our team during an exciting chapter of innovation and growth.   This individual will lead a small but growing team of journalists with the goal of expanding our relevance, impact and reach. 

The ideal candidate is a first-rate and creative reporter with expertise in creating content that is relevant to a diverse readership, and must have demonstrable cultural competencies covering communities of diverse backgrounds and issues.   This person will report, write and manage reporters.  Prior supervisory and content management experience, including work as an editor for a first- class college newspaper, is preferred. 

This person will work in Wichita, KS.  Our coverage area is the state of Kansas and the Kansas City Metro Area.  Send resume, cover letter, reference and writing samples to gooch@tcvpub.com.

ENTERPRISING REPORTER – Distinguished, independently owned paper seeks dedicated contributor to weekly showcase of engaging, human-focused features. Salary $27,000 to $34,000, plus insurance. Relocate to artsy Flint Hills community with strong schools, two resort lakes. job@mnks.us.

REPORTER & MANAGING EDITOR – Seeking to fill two full time positions: general reporter who can also cover sports (five school districts and multiple city and county entities); and full time managing editor with 3-5 years minimum management experience. Knowledge and proficiency in taking photos and AP style writing is preferred. Some evening and weekend hours required. Successful candidates will live in Osage County. Competitive wages and benefits. Please send resume to: The Osage County Herald-Chronicle, 527 Market Street, Osage City, KS 66523 or email to Catherine Faimon, faimonc@gmail.com.

ADVERTISING

RETAIL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – The Great Bend Tribune is seeking a full-time Retail Account Executive or Sales Team Leader to join their award-winning team. This strategic position will be responsible for bringing innovative advertising solutions to local businesses in Central Kansas. The right candidate will be a resourceful, performance-driven professional that has the tenacity to grow sales and market our customers. Computer and presentation skills are required for this position as well as a good driving record and reliable transportation.

The ideal candidate will have experience selling both print and digital advertising with a proven track record of delivering meaningful and compelling solutions for clients. He/she must be a team player willing to inspire and be inspired by being part of a dynamic media company focused on customer service.

Responsibilities include: Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with our clients and staff, use professional selling techniques and marketing skills to close sales or upgrade existing accounts, increase and build client base, provide client feedback to internal team as appropriate, effectively communicate sales information and opportunities internally, calculate, input and maintain records of sales, attend training and meetings as appropriate, network with local community professionals and assist in developing and growing market share.

Compensation includes a base plus commission with established account list and benefits.

To apply send your resume and cover letter to: Judy Duryee, Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530 or email: jduryee@GBTribune.com

PRODUCTION

PRESS OPERATOR — Accepting resumes for Press Operator at progressive, family-run newspaper in Weatherford, Okla. Experience with Goss Community press helpful. Attractive compensation and re-location packages. Contact Phillip Reid at 580-772-3301 or email resume to Phillip@PhillipReid.net. (3-27)

FULL-TIME PRESS OPERATOR – Montgomery County Media, LLC is seeking a full-time press operator to join our printing team based in the charming and vibrant community of Independence, KS. The ideal candidate will have previous web press experience including printing of process color, GOSS press maintenance, and press make-ready. Solid work ethic along with mechanical skills and the ability to react quickly to print related issues is a must. We are willing to train the right person. Job requirements include: Current valid driver’s license with clean driving record, color vision and depth perception, ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds, ability to read and comprehend written and/or oral English instruction along with an ability to communicate effectively with team members. If interested, please send a resume with references included to josh@indydailyreporter.com. EOE.

PRINTING OPTIONS

The Manhattan Mercury can print your newspaper at a competitive rate, with award-winning quality. Contact Ned Seaton, 785-776-2200, ext. 255, or nseaton@themercury.com. Keep your printing in Kansas with a local, family-run business.

NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Southwest Kansas weekly newspaper in its 136th year of continual publication, located in county seat, building on Main Street included. Owners aging and wanting to retire. Contact owners at 620-544-4321 or e-mail hermesro@pld.com or hermes10@pld.com.

FOR SALE - Must sell for health reasons. Reasonable offer considered. The Scott County Record. Scott City is a progressive, growing community which offers great potential for the right person. Contact Rod Haxton at 620-872-2090 or e-mail editor@screcord.com.

FOR SALE - Unique newspaper that’s in 152nd year of continual publication. Located in county seat; published twice weekly. Building located on the downtown square. Owners aging. Email Emily at ebradbury@kspress.com if interested. Emily will then pass along your information to the publisher.