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MANAGEMENT

EDITOR- The Emporia Gazette of Emporia, Kansas, has an immediate opening for an editor who can lead our news coverage.  The person must have sharp reporting instincts, outstanding news judgment, and an ability to report and write quickly in a fast-moving atmosphere.  A curiosity about the community and its people is vital. 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 and social media is a must. Salary based on experience.   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 Publisher Chris Walker by e-mail at [email protected] (put Editor in the subject line).

NEWSPAPER EXECUTIVE - The Joplin Globe seeks an innovative, ambitious newspaper executive to lead its daily newspaper in southwest Missouri. Our publisher will direct and manage the day-to-day activities of our newspaper operation to ensure profitability by meeting revenue and expense targets. We are looking for a revenue-producing star and creative thinker with a track record of bringing concepts to reality. The successful candidate will be a champion at leadership and community involvement. Our publisher will work closely with all departments with special attention given to audience development and advertising sales, fostering new products and events to further strengthen this award-winning Tuesday-Saturday publication. This person will coach, manage and engage in advertising sales alongside team members to drive revenue in print, online and through new event opportunities. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field and a minimum of five years’ related work experience. A proven history of successful leadership, sales ability, creativity, problem-solving, innovation and staff management are critical. Interested candidates should send their resume, a cover letter explaining why they are qualified for the position to Bill Hanson at [email protected].

PUBLISHER - Direct and manage the comprehensive day to day operational activity of our Joplin, Missouri newspaper operation to ensure achievement of revenue goals and maintenance of expense budget. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leadership: -Provide guidance to team members to ensure company goals and objectives are met. -Coach, manage and engage in advertising sales alongside team members to drive revenue in both print and online categories. Develop sustainable strategies to maintain current revenue streams and create new opportunities – including new products and events. -Set the tone for the location, making sure all employees are challenged, understand expectations and receive necessary support. Maintain a culture of openness, positive communication and accountability across all departments. Teamwork: -Work closely with other department leaders in accounting, editorial and audience development. Communicate with business office and regional publisher in regard to revenue forecasting, variances and expense projections across the location. -Collaborate with team leaders locally and in other locations to enhance and develop new revenue opportunities as well as expense controls that lead to a stronger presence in the market. Community involvement: -Represent the brand through engagement with civic groups, interacting with local business leaders and representing the location at community events. -Participate on community boards to show commitment to the community and to strengthen long-term relationships that help build a robust brand. Qualifications: -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field, plus 5+ years of related work experience. -Proven history of successful leadership, sales ability, creativity, problem-solving, innovation and staff management. -Strong written and oral communication skills. The perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, 401(k) and room to make your mark at one of the historically powerful properties in the company. Comprehensive package also includes company-paid volunteer, vacation and sick time.

 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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!   [email protected] 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 [email protected].

NEWS

NEWS REPORTER – The Parsons Sun in Southeast Kansas is looking for a full-time reporter to write government, court and other local stories and features. Ideally, the successful candidate should have experience in newswriting, photography and page design. Training in journalism is preferred. Send resume, clips and references to [email protected].

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 Successful candidate may also be considered for other News Leadership Opportunities in the future. 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 [email protected]

NEWS REPORTER – The Morning Sun in Pittsburg, KS is looking for a full-time reporter to write stories for online and print publications focusing on our local business community. Should have experience in producing video and taking still photos. Experience or training in journalism or related field required and college degree preferred. Send resume to [email protected]. 

REPORTER -US: An award-winning daily newspaper with opportunities for the right candidate to stretch your wings as a writer and a journalist. Looking for: A talented and capable writer with a curious mind, a passion for telling the stories of the people of Bourbon County, an appreciation for rural life, attention to detail and pride in a job well done. If you’re comfortable behind a camera, you’re a self-starter, and a multi-tasker, we are looking for you. Layout and design experience a plus. The Job: This is an hourly, entry level position, and the pay scale reflects this. Hours are mostly afternoons and evenings, with some weekend and occasional morning assignments required. Reporters produce copy daily and take their own photos. Reporters are expected to generate story ideas and to develop an assigned beat: this position reports on health, county schools, county and state politics, feature stories and covers breaking news as needed. To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume and three writing samples to : Publisher, PO Box 150 Fort Scott, Kansas 66701 E-mail to [email protected], with “Reporter” in the subject line.

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 - 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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. [email protected].

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 [email protected] (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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].  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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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. [email protected].

 

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: [email protected]

PRODUCTION

PRESS HELPER - Osage Graphics in Burlingame, Kansas is looking for a Press Helper.  25 - 30 hours per week.  $15 per hour starting pay.  Call 785-806-4740.

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 [email protected]. (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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. Keep your printing in Kansas with a local, family-run business.

NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE

FOR SALE - The Dickinson County News-Times, Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, and The Hill City Times. Papers have a growing online presence with the opportunity for a forward thinking entrepreneur to move into the future of digital media.
OWNER IS LOOKING TO RETIRE. Call 785-280-1796 or Email [email protected]

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 [email protected] or [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] if interested. Emily will then pass along your information to the publisher.