City:  Stigler
Company:  News Sentinel Inc.
Salary:  Competitive with daily newspapers
Job Description:  Sequoyah award winning newspaper seeks editor with at least 5 years experience to oversee the editorial content of two weekly newspapers.  If you're tired of corporate newspaper life you need to call us today. This might be the best job you ever had. Unfortunately only one person will get it.
Contact:  Mail Resume to: Stigler News Sentinel Inc., 204 South Broadway, Stigler, OK 74462, 918-967-4655, or Email Resume to: publishing@stiglernews.com

City:  Owasso
Newspaper:  Owasso Reporter
Salary Range: Job Description  Requirements: The Neighbor News is seeking a full-time Reporter for the Owasso Reporter.  Are you someone who enjoys working in Community Journalism? If you have the desire, along with the skills necessary to work in the news department of a growing community newspaper organization, we would like to talk with you.
• A degree in journalism or English is required
• Some experience is a plus.
This full-time position offers good pay and benefits, including paid-time off, group health and dental insurance, 401K plan with match and profit sharing.
Contact:  To apply e-mail resume to: careers@OK.neighbornews.com
EOE

City:  Meeker/McLoud
Company:  News Leader Company, Inc.
Salary:  Negotiable
Job Description:  The Meeker News is a small weekly newspaper covering news in Meeker and Lincoln County. The Meeker News is part of a three newspaper family. TMN is seeking an accurate reporter who can personify the news and make it relative to readers. The person we seek will cover city, school, and county government, as well as handle general assignments for print editions. Photography and design interest an obvious plus. Also be familiar with AP style of writing and InDesign programs.
Contact:  Lynn Thompson at lynn@themeekernews.com or (405)279-2363

City:  Killeen TX
Newspaper:  Killeen Daily Herald
Salary:  Negotiable
Job Description:  No. 2 person for a media company in Central Texas that includes a 20,000-circulation, seven-day newspaper, three weeklies, five regional magazines and a group of high-revenue-producing websites. The position will be responsible or all advertising functions, circulation sales and distribution, the Internet web department plus a marketing-support organization. The position will be the No. 2 person in the organization, reporting to the vice president/general manager. Requirements include a bachelor degree in business/marketing and five or more years in business or sales management.
Contact:  For immediate consideration, email your resume and cover letter to: personnel@kdhnews.com.

City:  Weatherford, Oklahoma
Newspaper:  Weatherford Daily News
Salary:  Negotiable
Job Description:  Editor of daily newspaper in Western Oklahoma. This newspaper is part of a seven newspaper family owned group. Salary plus benefits. Writting experience and AP Style knowledge necessary.
Contact:  Phillip Reid, Weatherford Daily News, 1-580-772-3301, Phillip@PhillipReid.net

City:  Tahlequah
Newspaper:  Tahlequah Daily Press/CNHI
Salary Range:  commensurate
Job Description:  The Tahlequah Daily Press, an award-winning small daily in the beautiful foothills of the Ozarks in northeastern Oklahoma, seeks an energetic general assignment reporter/staff writer. The successful candidate will be part of a five-member crew that aggressively promotes local news in its four media platforms: print, e-edition, website and social media. We’re looking for someone with a degree in journalism or a related field, and/or some experience covering a wide range of beats and generating lively features. The successful candidate will be efficient and thorough, and will be able to meet deadlines and work as part of an experienced team. The Press is a great place either to cut your teeth among seasoned journalists, or to settle in for the long term.  Benefits available, and pay commensurate with experience/writing skill. 
Contact: Send resume to Managing Editor Kim Poindexter at kpoindexter@cnhi.com.

City:  Ada, OK
Newspaper: The Ada News
Salary Range:
Job Description:  The Ada (OK) News seeks an experienced editor to lead its award winning newsroom of five seasoned professionals to even greater heights.
Ada is a growing community located in the gentle rolling hills of southeast Oklahoma. It is the home of East Central University, Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory, and the Council on Law Enforcement, Education and Training facility.
The Ada News’ niche in the marketplace is local news. To that end, the right candidate will be creative and energetic in pursuing local news and accomplished in writing and editing it.
In fulfilling The Ada News’ mission of being Ada area residents’ “Local Information Source,” the right candidate will understand the necessity of providing frequent web and social media updates. The successful applicant will have experience in newsroom management that includes the ability to work with other departments to maximize advertising and circulation sales opportunities.
A solid knowledge of journalism ethics, libel and privacy standards and public records’ laws are a must.
Contact:  Send resume with work samples to Lone’ Beasley, The Ada News, P.O. Box 489, Ada, OK 74820 or email to lhbeasley@cnhi.com.

City:  Piedmont, Oklahoma
Newspaper:  Piedmont Gazette
Salary Range:  negotiable
Job Description:  Experienced professional sports writer with ability to paginate pages and produce outstanding sports photos is needed for one of the state's largest small-town weeklies. Work in a small town and live next to Oklahoma City.
Contact:  Randy K. Anderson, Associate Publisher, P.O. Box 146, Piedmont, OK 73078, (405) 373-1616, randyk.anderson@sbcglobal.net

City:  Stillwater
Newspaper:  Stillwater NewsPress
Salary:  Weekly base salary plus commission.
Job Description:  Join the NewsPress advertising sales team. Work with local business owners to develop advertising campaigns to grow their businesses. Previous advertising sales experience is helpful, but not required. An established account list is provided with growth opportunities for new business development. Responsibilities include: selling newspaper advertising, magazine and online advertising and preparing ad copy for print and online production. Candidates should enjoy working with people, be goal oriented and posses an entrepreneurial spirit. Full benefits package including medical and 401k. Reliable transportation with current auto insurance and valid driver's license is required.
Contact:  Send resume and cover letter to: NewsPress, P.O. Box 2288, Stillwater, OK 74076 Attn: Jill Hunt or email to jillhunt@stwnewspress.com.

City:  Norman
Company:  Oklahoma Watch
Salary:  Competitive
Job Description:  Oklahoma Watch, a nonprofit journalism organization, is looking for a reporter who can produce ground-breaking stories and projects in areas such as public education, poverty and  health care. The reporter should have at least four to five years' experience and proven success in being able to dig out trends, develop sources, mine data and public records, and write with clarity about complex topics. He or she must be a self-starter, work with a sense of urgency, and have great instincts for finding the best, most meaningful stories to pursue. An ability to sort and analyze data in Excel and familiarity with simple data visualizations is a plus. Our offices are located at the University of Oklahoma in Norman.
Contact:  Please send a resume and clips to David Fritze, executive editor, at dfritze@oklahomawatch.org

City:  Bristow, OK
Newspaper:  Bristow News
Job Description:  We are looking for an energetic self-starter to join our advertising sales team at the Bristow News. Sales experience is useful, but not required. A people-friendly attitude and a fast-moving approach to the workday are a must.  Come join our growing team! 
Contact:  Send a cover letter and resume to J.D. Meisner via meisnerjd@gmail.com or mail to Bristow News, 112 W 6th Ave., Bristow, OK 74010

City:  Stillwater, OK
Newspaper:  Stillwater NewsPress
Salary:  Negotiable
Job Description:  The award-winning Stillwater NewsPress seeks a government/politics reporter. Stillwater, home to Oklahoma State University, has a population of approximately 50,000, and is a regional draw for shopping and entertainment. It also is home to ASCO Aerospace USA which manufactures large parts for jetliners. The government/politics reporter candidate must have a bachelor's degree with the versatility to write hard news and features. The candidate also needs photography skills and will be required to produce weekly multimedia content for our website, stwnewspress.com. The multimedia content will range from online photo galleries to videos and written and audio blogs. The full-time positions offers a negotiable salary with health benefits and a 401(k) plan.
Contact:  Please email resume, published work samples and three references to Associate Editor Chris Day at cday@stwnewspress.com. No phone calls, please.

City: Piedmont, Oklahoma
Newspaper: Piedmont Gazette
Salary Range: negotiable
Job Description: Metropolitan area weekly newspaper is seeking an experienced news reporter that can take excellent photos, paginate pages and meet deadlines. The right person should have good references, their own digital camera (if possible) and the ability to generate enough copy to help a fill 24-32 broadsheet pages each week. Great pay for the right person.
Contact: Send your clips and photos to: randyk.anderson@sbcglobal.net

City:  Fort Smith, Arkansas
Newspaper:  Times Record
Salary:  negotiable
Job Description:  We are seeking a reporter who understands aggressive coverage of a local business beat, covering large companies and small businesses, the trucking industry and agriculture, who can report on breaking news as well as find compelling enterprise stories affecting businesses and people in our community.
We want a strong storyteller to join our newsroom, someone who is a multi-tasker, a reporter who files daily stories, often two or more each day, and breaks news to the Web while also working on enterprise pieces. The winning candidate also would have photography and videography experience and an understanding of social media to be at the forefront of our evolving newsroom.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. A degree in journalism or a related field is necessary. Editing and writing tests as well as a drug test are required.
The Times Record has covered the news of western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma for more than 125 years and is poised to step into the next phase of journalism. We cover several counties in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma with an emphasis on the greater Fort Smith region. We are a Stephens Media-owned newspaper.
Fort Smith is on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, between the beautiful Ozark Mountains to the north and the Ouachita Mountains to the south. Outdoor recreational activities abound.
Fort Smith is home to the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and all the cultural amenities a university offers as well as a professional symphony, a ballet company, a regional art museum and several historic sites — including the 19th-century federal courthouse of “Hanging” Judge Isaac Parker, credited with bringing civilization to the old frontier.
Contact:  To apply:
Please send cover letter, resume and 5-7 clips or links to clips to:
Jennifer Gill, Metro Editor, at jgill@swtimes.com, or Times Record, P.O. Box 1359, Fort Smith, AR 72902.
Applicants who don’t include clips won’t be considered.

City: Duncan
Newspaper: The Duncan Banner
Salary: Negotiable
Job Description: The Duncan Banner, named Oklahoma’s best small daily newspaper in 2011, seeks an inquisitive, accurate reporter who can personify the news and make it relative to readers. The person we seek will cover city and county government and handle general assignments for both print and digital products. A popular community magazine provides another outlet for quality writing. Photography and design interest an obvious plus. Our 24,000 Duncan can-do residents enjoy high quality of life standards with easy access to Oklahoma City and Dallas.
Contact Information: Send resumes and clips to Ed Darling, The Duncan Banner, edarling@duncanbanner.com or call (580) 255-5354.

City:  Brownwood, Texas
Newspaper:  Brownwood Bulletin
Job Description:  Cover sporting events with a priority given to high school athletic programs that are being constructed (reporting/writing/taking photos and videos/as well as online coverage); coordinating and assigning correspondents/reporters to augment sports coverage...
Min. 2 yrs of general reporting experience in the print and Internet media industry and experience supervising other staff. Reliable transportation required. Must maintain a current valid drivers license and current proof of vehicle liability insurance.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
For a detailed listing of the job description and requirements, please visit acmcareers.com
Contact Information: To apply visit acmcareers.com or for more information email our Editor at derrick.stuckly@brownwoodbulletin.com

City:  Brownwood, Texas
Newspaper:  Brownwood Bulletin
Job Description:  Manage the advertising strategy, both from a business, sales, and technical perspective. Assist with the budget development and projections for advertising. Come up with a plan of action to grow the digital revenue and motivate the staff in that direction. Will spend 70% of thier time in the business community, training staff and creating optimal solutions for area businesses. Experience in small markets will be beneficial for this position. Provides vacation and sick relief for their direct reports.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in the print and internet media industry.
At least 3 years successful track record of sales management experience.
Specific management experience in the following: Classified Sales, National Account Sales, Retail Sales, and Digital Sales.
Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point and Outlook/THunderbird required. Ability to learn other relevant software programs and teach direct reports is paramount.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related areas or the equivalency thereof. Two years experience in newspaper and/or shopper advertising  marketing and sales.
Contact:  To apply please visit acmcareers.com

City:  Elk City, Okla.
Newspaper:  The Elk City Daily News
Salary Range:  commensurate with experience
Job Description:  The Elk City Daily News is seeking a motivated sports editor to take over its competitive one-person sports desk. High school athletics are king in western Oklahoma so there’s almost always someone playing something somewhere.
Primary responsibilities include area high school sports and outdoors coverage. With a regular Tuesday through Saturday schedule, some weekend and evening work is required. The sports editor also takes photos and designs the sports section. Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is preferred. Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills are required. Must have reliable transportation and a phone.
Social media is a big part of our total coverage package and increased website use is developing. We need a savvy sports editor, with critical thinking skills, who can cover our area sports, design winning pages and use social media to interact with readers. Our new sports editor will be detail oriented, organized and able to juggle timely coverage for a variety of sports in Elk City and area schools as well as all aspects of community sports, including rodeo.
Our small, family-oriented staff and pet-friendly office encourage collaboration and friendships. Elk City is a booming town on Interstate 40 west of Oklahoma City that has always remained progressive and viable.
Contact:  Send resume, work samples, references and a letter outlining your game plan for this position to jb@ecdailynews.com or mail to: Ms. J.B. Bittner, managing editor, The Elk City Daily News, 206 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644.

City:  Miami, Okla.
Company:  American Consolidated Media
Salary Range:  Visit website for details
Job Description:  ACM Southwest Design Studio is seeking an experienced newspaper page designer. You should be comfortable with both news and features design. The ideal candidate should be proactive, have good interpersonal skills and be comfortable collaborating with other departments. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment that demands adaptability and flexibility.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Paginate and design daily, weekly and monthly newspapers and magazines from start to finish using Adobe InDesign and BLOX Total CMS.
• Solid typography and conceptual skills and familiar with AP style
• High proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop on a Mac platform
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Hands-on illustration ability, either digital or traditional is a big plus
• Knowledge of how a content management system works is a plus
• Perform job duties and conduct self in accordance with company core values.
MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS:
Technology Skills: Mac platform, Adobe Creative Suite 5, including but not limited to, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred. EOE
Contact:  http://acmcareers.com

City:  Ardmore, Okla.
Newspaper:  The Ardmoreite
Salary:  $60,0000-$70,000
Job Description:  The Ardmoreite, a six-day multi-media information source in southern Oklahoma, has an immediate opening for an advertising manager that also encompasses regional ad director responsibilities for two sister papers. This is a full-time, fast-paced management position with a highly competitive compensation package.
In addition to our newspaper print product, The Ardmoreite provides multiple platforms for news and advertising information. Driving revenue in print, digital and mobile requires an individual who understands multi-media, the opportunity to grow community businesses in reach and volume and how to motivate salespeople. Being goal driven is a must.
The sales staff consists of 4 outside multi-media sales executives, 2 classified sales executives and 1 support staff. The regional ad director duties comprise moving information from corporate communications to ad leadership at all locations, aggregating information for reports and offering sales support when needed.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years of successful experience in direct sales, combined with management responsibilities. Excellent people, communication and numbers skills are required. A high energy level, enjoyment of new products and challenges and the ability to execute and implement are pre-requisites for this position. I’m also looking for an individual who can fold fun into the workday without losing sight of the end goal.
This is a base plus commission position that should pay $65,000 plus annually for the right candidate. EOE
Contact:  If you have a proven track record of driving sales while creating a positive work environment, please send letter of application, resume and references to Kim Benedict, publisher, The Ardmoreite, PO Box 1328, Ardmore, Okla. 73401, or email to kim.benedict@ardmoreite.com with Ad Director in the subject line.

City: Shawnee
Newspaper: Shawnee News-Star
Salary: $25,000 base plus commissions
Job Description: The Shawnee News-Star has an opening for a Multi-Media Sales Rep. This involves selling traditional newspaper advertising, as well as a variety of successful digital products. Previous print sales experience is not required, but a good attitude, an interest in digital products and a willingness to learn are.
Contact: Send resume and cover letter to Brian Blansett, Shawnee News-Star, brian.blansett@news-star.com

City:  Elk City, OK
Newspaper:  The Elk City Daily News
Salary Range:  $16k - $24k + incentives and benefits
Job Description:  The Elk City Daily News seeks an experienced circulation manager for our 4,000-copy daily newspaper. The primary mission is to increase both subscriptions and single-copy sales through aggressive marketing and creative promotions.  Accuzip experience is strongly preferred.
The Elk City Daily News has been an integral and respected part of Elk City since 1901.  Our small, family-oriented staff and pet-friendly office encourage collaboration and friendships, and we strive to retain staff until retirement. Elk City is currently a booming town on I-40 west of OKC, that has always remained progressive and viable.
Contact:  Elizabeth Perkinson, Publisher, 206 West Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644, Elizabeth@ecdailynews.com

City:  Elk City
Newspaper:  The Elk City Daily News
Salary Range:  Potentially > $100,000
Job Description:  The Elk City Daily News, a 112-year-old publication of 4,000 circulation, and 5-day daily, seeks an energetic, innovative and well-versed advertising professional to lead a sales team to the next level. With a sky-rocketing retail environment, opportunities abound for sales in print and digital products.
Requirements: minimum 2-5 years of print advertising sales, experience in advertising sales beyond standard print ads, self-motivated, and the patience to see a new type of project through to fruition.
Preferences: Print ad management experience, InDesign experience.
The Elk City Daily News has been an integral and respected part of Elk City since 1901.  Our small, family-oriented staff and pet-friendly office encourage collaboration and friendships, and we strive to retain staff until retirement. Elk City is currently a booming town on I-40 west of OKC, that has always remained progressive and viable.
Contact:  Please send resume, work history, three work references, and examples of ad promos developed or outside-the-box ad mediums successfully pursued to: Elizabeth Perkinson, Publisher, The Elk City Daily News, 206 West Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644, Elizabeth@ecdailynews.com

City:  Enid, Okla.
Newspaper:  Enid News  Eagle
Salary:  Negotiable
Job Description:  The award-winning Enid News  Eagle is hiring for a city government reporter opening.
The regional daily News  Eagle and its growing website, EnidNews.com, cover a 10-county area in northwest Oklahoma. A back-to-back sweepstakes winner at the Oklahoma Press Association’s annual contest, the News  Eagle was recently recognized with a statewide Freedom of Information Award for its successful lawsuit supporting the public’s First Amendment right of access to sealed court records.
Enid is experiencing significant growth with a revitalized downtown. Following the $7 million renovation of Enid’s historic Convention Hall, a full-service, multipurpose venue will open this June. Construction of a $14 million Hilton Garden Inn adjacent to the new Enid Event Center was recently approved.
With a population around 50,000, Enid is the economic, social, medical, political and educational hub of northwest Oklahoma. Enid recently announced construction of a $200 million canola plant project, retail sales increasing 10 to 12 percent over last year and a $400 million wind energy development project north of Enid.
Enid, the county seat in Garfield County, Okla., is experiencing growing pains with a transition to new city commissioners. The city recently approved a Tax Increment Finance district for the renovation of Oakwood Mall for a “de-malling” project, which will convert it from an indoor mall to an outdoor shopping area, adding a number of nationally known businesses and several restaurants.
The city reporter candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and experienced being published. We’re looking for an enterprising journalist with the versatility to write hard news, features and online coverage ethically and on deadline. The candidate should be familiar and comfortable with AP style and able to take direction. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary with health benefits and a 401(k) plan.
Contact:  Please email a cover letter, resume, published clips and three journalism references to Executive Editor Rob Collins at rcollins@enidnews.com.

City: Cordell, OK
Newspaper: The Cordell Beacon
Job Description: We are looking for a hard-working, high-energy individual to join our advertising department. Duties will also include ad design as well as page layout, with the possibility of some reporting. A knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop would be helpful but is not required. Good typing skills and a friendly, helpful attitude ARE required.
Contact: Call: Zonelle at 580-832-3333, email: thebeacon@cordellbeacon.com; USPS: The Cordell Beacon, PO Box 220, Cordell, OK 73632.

City: Oklahoma City
Newspaper: Journal Record Legislative Report
Job Description: Seeking a detail-oriented individual with a passion for the legislative process to report on session activity for an online legislative tracking service. Successful applicant will have strong written and verbal skills, the ability to adapt quickly to new situations, high energy and willingness to work flexible hours during session. Web site management skills a plus, as well as customer service experience.
Contact: Send resume to mary.melon@journalrecord.com

City: Killeen TX
Newspaper: Killeen Daily Herald
Salary Range: Negotiable
Job Description: The Killeen Daily Herald, a 2011 APME Newspaper of the Year, is seeking a versatile, aggressive journalist for the Herald’s group of weekly publications. The successful candidate will be able to plan news coverage on a variety of community subjects, write clear, concise stories and also contribute to the daily newspaper coverage. We need someone who is community –minded and understands community journalism. Candidates must have the ability to work with digital tools for a growing web presence. Job requirements include a bachelor’s degree in journalism and two years of daily or weekly experience.
Contact: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to personnel@kdhnews.com.

City:  Woodward, Oklahoma
Newspaper:  Woodward News
Salary:  Negotiable
Job Description:  The Woodward News has immediate openings for general assignment reporters. Assignments will include both news and sports as well as some photography. The Woodward News publishes Tuesday through Sunday mornings and has a 4,000 circulation. We also publish a quarterly magazine called Boomtown. Salary is negotiable.
Contact:  If you are interested send resume to editor@woodwardnews.net 

City:  Grove, OK
Newspaper:  Grove Sun, American Consolidated Media
Salary Range:  Visit website for details
Job Description:
Immediate opening for a news editor for the twice-weekly Grove Sun and its 24/7 website, www.grandlakenews.com, covering beautiful Grand Lake in northeast Oklahoma. This is a great opportunity for a reporter looking to help shape news coverage in a small newsroom of two staffers; a reporter or editor at a larger metro looking to escape the big city blues and get back to their journalism roots in a beautiful lake community; or for a recent college graduate looking to make their mark in the field of community journalism.
Job Functions
This candidate must be willing to juggle multiple beats, write stories for both web and print, take photographs, produce video reports for the web, and help organize news coverage. This candidate will work closely with the editor of the Grove Sun’s sister publication, the daily Miami (Okla.) News-Record, to cover government, courts, schools, features and much more for an area that is a recreation destination for the four-state region of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of multimedia, as well as traditional print journalism skills.
Essential Functions:
• Knowledge of multimedia journalism such as how to update a website using a content-management system, how to shoot, edit and produce simple video stories, how to post stunning photo galleries, how to engage with an audience through social media tools.
• Knowledge of traditional print journalism skills, such as beat coverage, AP writing style, headline writing, photo caption writing, photography.
• Perform job duties and conduct self in accordance with company core values.
• Initiate and nurture effective, professional relationships with internal and external contacts.
Technology Skills:
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, iMovie, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. Knowledge of a content management system for newsrooms is a plus.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or equivalent work experience preferred.
Contact:  Apply online at
http://acmcareers.com/jobsboard/index.php/jobs/details/news-editor-grove-ok/98

City: Northwest Oklahoma City area
Newspaper: The Tribune
Salary Range: Negotiable
Job Description: Advertising sales rep needed for weekly, established newspaper covering Northwest Oklahoma City and suburbs. Must be driven and self-motivated. Job requirements include developing new and existing client base. Meeting with customers to identify their advertising needs and presenting campaign ideas to customers based on their needs and budget.
Contact: Send resume to beth@bethanytribune.net

City:  Paris, Texas
Newspaper:  The Paris News
Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience
Job Description:  The Paris News, a growing six-day-a-week afternoon newspaper in Northeast Texas, is looking for a sports writer to help cover 11 high schools, one junior college and a variety of youth sports and recreational activities. The candidate will also aid in page design. Experience in InDesign and photography is a plus.
Our company offers a complete benefits package, including health insurance, 401K and paid vacation. Salary is commensurate with experience.


Contact: Apply by sending a cover letter, resume, layout and writing samples to sports editor Brent Wilburn by e-mail at brent.wilburn@theparisnews.com.

City: Paris, Texas
Newspaper: The Paris News
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Description: Fast-growing, exciting, award-winning six-day daily newspaper in Northeast Texas needs an energetic, aggressive managing editor to lead its news team and continue the significant progress made over the past two years. The Paris News continues to be the sole, complete news source in Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma, and it has transitioned into a more aggressive, fast-paced product that leads a community poised for growth. The ideal candidate will be talented in writing, page design, photography and newsroom management, and be willing to become heavily involved in our community. Most importantly, he or she will be ready to take a major step forward in their journalism career and continue on a management path. Our managing editor serves as a department head, helping to make decisions key to the ongoing progress of our company. He or she will also oversee a department of seven that produces five afternoon daily publications, a Sunday morning publication, six high-glossy magazines and several special sections throughout the year. Our company, Southern Newspapers, Inc., offers a complete benefits package, including health insurance, 401K and paid vacation. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Contact: Qualified candidates should email resumes, work history, samples of work and references to J.D. Davidson, publisher The Paris News, at jdavidson@theparisnews.com. Or, may mail information to J.D. Davidson, Publisher, The Paris News, P.O. Box 1078, Paris, TX, 75461-1078

City:  Chickasha, OK
Newspaper:  Chickasha Leader
Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience
Job Description:  Twice-weekly community newspaper looking for an experienced journalist to replace veteran reporter who is retiring at the end of March.
We are looking for a reporter who is comfortable with a camera and can report news as well as write compelling feature stories. The Leader is a newspaper that prides itself in being 100% local news, sports and photographs. If you love community journalism, this is the place to be.
Chickasha is a town of about 15,000 in south central Oklahoma that sits along I-44. It offers a small-town quality of life with big city amenities only 35 miles away in Oklahoma City or Norman.
Contact:  Send five clips that best demonstrate your versatility to: Jerry Pittman, owner/editor/publisher, Chickasha Leader, P.O. Box 2370, 428 W. Kansas Ave., Chickasha, OK 73023. Phone 405-224-1009 (Office), 405-224-1016 (Fax), 405-243-7720 (Cell). jpittman@chickashaleader.com or chickashaleader@yahoo.com

City: Grove, OK
Newspaper/Company: Grove Sun / American Consolidated Media
Job Description: Immediate opening for a news editor for the twice-weekly Grove Sun and its 24/7 website, www.grandlakenews.com, covering beautiful Grand Lake in northeast Oklahoma. This is a great opportunity for a reporter looking to help shape news coverage in a small newsroom of two staffers; a reporter or editor at a larger metro looking to escape the big city blues and get back to their journalism roots in a beautiful lake community; or for a recent college graduate looking to make their mark in the field of community journalism.
Job Functions: This candidate must be willing to juggle multiple beats, write stories for both web and print, take photographs, produce video reports for the web, and help organize news coverage. This candidate will work closely with the editor of the Grove Sun’s sister publication, the daily Miami (Okla.) News-Record, to cover government, courts, schools, features and much more for an area that is a recreation destination for the four-state region of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of multimedia, as well as traditional print journalism skills.
Essential Functions:
• Knowledge of multimedia journalism such as how to update a website using a content-management system, how to shoot, edit and produce simple video stories, how to post stunning photo galleries, how to engage with an audience through social media tools.
• Knowledge of traditional print journalism skills, such as beat coverage, AP writing style, headline writing, photo caption writing, photography.
• Perform job duties and conduct self in accordance with company core values.
• Initiate and nurture effective, professional relationships with internal and external contacts.  
Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or equivalent work experience preferred.
Contact: Apply online at
http://acmcareers.com/jobsboard/index.php/jobs/details/news-editor-grove-ok/98

City:  Multiple
Company:  GateHouse Media
Salary:  Varies
Job Description:  GateHouse Media seeks editors and reporters who love local news, and who think small and mid-sized towns are great places to call home. With 494 community publications and more than 250 related websites from New York to California, GateHouse-owned media reach 10 million people each week. We are looking for innovative, digitally savvy journalists who believe in great storytelling, know how to run and execute projects, and who will delight and inform readers.
Contact:  Send work samples and resume' to Brian Blansett, Shawnee News-Star, brian.blansett@news-star.com

City: Owasso
Newspaper:  Owasso Reporter
Job Description:  If you are integrity-oriented, serious about customer service, care about solving problems for your clients, are self-motivated, and desire to be compensated for a job well-done, you may be a candidate for an Outside Advertising Sales position for the Broken Arrow Ledger. We pride ourselves in being a customer-first kind of company. We put the needs of our clients before our needs, and we work hard to always do what we say we will do. We are currently looking for outside advertising sales representatives who will assist local businesses with their advertising needs in the Broken Arrow area.
Contact:  If you are detail-oriented, creative, trustworthy and a consistent achiever, please e-mail your resume and salary requirements to: MichelleM@OK.neighbornews.com, or fax to: 918-259-7584. EOE

City:  Sand Springs
Company:  Neighbor News
Job Description:  Neighbor News Oklahoma is looking for a community leader to direct the marketing efforts of our western zone.   The ideal candidate must be an energetic, innovative and well-versed advertising professional to lead our sales teams to the next level.
Community newspaper experience is a plus but not required.  We do require at least two years of successful print sales experience and previous history of management of others.
We need someone with a track record in advertising leadership who can create and execute a multi-platform sales strategy that covers print, niche publications, websites and mobile products.
Mentoring, field coaching and prospecting are key aspects of this position.
Contact:  If you want to join a growing team in the heart of Oklahoma Green Country with excellent salary, incentives and benefits, email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: michellem@OK.neighbornews.com.  EOE

City: Mustang, OK
Newspaper: Mustang News
Salary Range: Base plus commission
Job Description: Advertising Sales Rep needed for group of three weekly newspapers with rapid growth in the metro area. Must be driven, goal-oriented and a self starter. A team player with excellent communication skills is a plus. No experience necessary, will train! Must be able to meet strict deadlines and be committed to excellence in customer service. We offer health, dental, life insurance.
Contact: Please submit your resume and references to rlerma@mustangnews.info or fax to 405.376.5312 attn: Ryan or mail to PO Box 828, Mustang, OK 73064

City:  Chickasha
Newspaper:  The Express-Star
Salary Range:  $11-$12/hr
Job Description:  Immediate opening for a Lead Reporter with The Express-Star, Grady County’s Leading News Source. The individual should be a self-starter. He or she would cover assigned stories and be expected to come up with original story ideas. Some beat reporting would be involved as well as nights and weekend hours. Pagination skills are desirable, as is a willingness to learn various newsroom jobs over time, including photography and videography. Knowledge of jurisprudence and government, economic development and the energy industry is desirable. This is a great opportunity for a journalist to hone his or her reporting skills at a community newspaper in a county of over 53,000. One year professional experience preferred but recent college graduates with strong writing clips will be considered.
Contact:  For further information or to submit your resume, please contact: James Bright, Editor. The Express-Star, 302 N. 3rd, Chickasha, OK 73018, 405.224.2600, editor@chickashanews.com