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  • Sales manager

    City: Corsicana, Texas
    Newspaper: Corsicana (Tx.) Daily Sun
    Job Description: Advertising Sales Manager North Texas daily newspaper is seeking an experienced, high-energy professional to lead its advertising sales team. This position is responsible for the generation of all advertising revenue through the direction and daily leadership of the advertising department, including retail, classified and internet sales. The Advertising Sales Manager must bring a sense of excitement to the position, must have the ability to build and motivate a sales staff, and must be experienced in implementing new and successful sales strategies. Online advertising sales experience a plus. The successful candidate will also be willing and able to make sales calls and handle a small account list. Simply put, he/she must lead by example! The qualified candidate will be an innovative thinker and will work closely with the Publisher.
    Contact: Resumes should be sent to: publisher@corsicanadailysun.com, or by mail to Corsicana Daily Sun, Attn: Publisher, PO Box 622, Corsicana, TX 75151. Resumes will be accepted through Sept. 24, 2010.

  • Police reporter

    City: Lawton, OK
    Newspaper: The Lawton Constitution
    Salary: Negotiable
    Job Description: Energetic reporter to cover the police department, the sheriff's office and district court. The job includes covering hearings and trials, keeping track of court cases, collecting police reports, covering spot news and developing features.
    Contact: David Hale, (580) 585-5116
    dhale@lawton-constitution.com

  • Circulation Manager

    City: McAlester, OK
    Newspaper: McAlester News-Capital
    Salary: $41K - $50K
    Job Description: Looking for a new challenge? Interested in leadership? Do you enjoy being part of a team dedicated to providing the best news and information to its community? Then McAlester, Oklahoma just might be the place for you.
    The McAlester News-Capital located in the beautiful, rolling hills of southeastern Oklahoma is looking for a Circulation Director. Hosting a circulation of just over 8,000, the News-Capital enjoys geography perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. Just moments away, water lovers can enjoy over 600 miles of shoreline at Lake Eufaula. Fishing, water sports and beautiful, relaxing sunsets are just a few of the natural luxuries we enjoy. McAlester and neighboring Krebs, Oklahoma is home to some of the finest, traditional Italian restaurants in the country. Metropolitan cities including Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Dallas are just a few hours away. McAlester plays host to many anchor type retailers including JC Penny, Lowe’s and Bath Body Works. Small town charm with a bit of city flavor is appealing. McAlester offers a Country Club with 18 holes of play, a community wellness center, class 5A public school system and two private Christian schools. Eastern Oklahoma State College has an extension campus in McAlester and offers higher education courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs of study. Kiamichi Technology Center offers a wide variety of vocational degrees, also located in our community. Whether you enjoy playing golf, attending one of the numerous festivals, shopping or the Friday night lights, McAlester is a great place to call home.
    We're seeking a leader of people, one who will set expectations and manage performance of the staff, as well as a demonstrated ability to hire and train quality people. In addition, a strong marketing background is necessary, with the ability to design, implement, evaluate and measure performance. The perfect candidate will possess strong sales skills and have affection for numbers. This person should be fearless, driven and willing to roll up their sleeves to sell our paper to this community. The person who gets the offer will want to learn, be coachable and trainable. It would be great if this person had some background and exposure to newspapers, circulation and sales.
    Contact: If this sounds intriguing and has peaked your interest, please send resume and creative cover letter to MNC, 500 South 2nd, McAlester, Oklahoma 74501 – Attn: Circulation Director Position. You can also email cover letter and resume’ to ajohns@mcalesternews.com.
  • Reporter

    City: Chickasha
    Newspaper: The Chickasha Express-Star
    Job Description: Seeking a versatile general assignment reporter for a daily newspaper in Central Oklahoma. Job duties will include covering education and county government. There will also be opportunities to write features and personal columns. This is a great position for someone wanting to advance in the field of journalism.
    Contact: Send resume` and references to editor@chickashanews.com.
  • Public Information Officer

    City: Tishomingo
    Company: Murray State College
    Salary: Based on qualifications/experience
    Job Description: Keep the public informed through regular releases about the college’s services, mission, accomplishments, future development plans, students and staff. Be authoritative in desktop publishing, utilizing contemporary hardware and software to produce brochures, publicity, promotional material, news stories and ads.
    Be responsible for production of all written material to be used by Public Information and Outreach in fulfilling their missions as determined by the Vice President of Student Affairs. Put together a public relations vehicle for distribution on campus and for mailing to friends and supporters of the college; maintain and update as necessary the newspaper mailing list.
    Originate monthly feature stories that focus on a particular program, division or college organization and sent to appropriate news media.  Work closely with the Outreach Coordinator in recruiting plans and serve in his/her place on campus when necessary. Report regularly to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
    Contact: Affirmative Action Office, Murray State College, One Murray Campus, Suite AD 204, Tishomingo, OK 73460; Tele: (580) 371-2371, Ext. 128.
  • Regional Sales Representative

    Location: Okla. and Texas
    Job Description: Multi-facility regional commercial printer is currently seeking a commission-only regional sales representative.
    For 30-plus years we have provided offset web printing solutions using the latest technologies. Flexible, based out of your home, with travel primarily in Oklahoma and Texas.
    Previous sales experience required. Excellent customer service, strong written and verbal communication skills a must. Prefer 3-5 years related experience. EOE
    Contact: Janie Terrell, Nowata Printing Co., 3901 E. Mustard Way, Springfield , MO 65803, or email to janiet@MO.NeighborNews.com
  • Sports Editor

    City: Durant
    Newspaper: Durant Daily Democrat
    Job Description: Sports Editor in a great southeastern Oklahoma market on Lake Texoma. We cover nine high schools and Southeastern Oklahoma State, an NCAA Division II university. You'll work writing traditional newspaper stories, but also will be involved in posting to our website and even video, which is posted to our website. Photography and page layout are also part of the job. EOE. Heartland Publications offers 401k, paid vacation and sick time, and competitive salary for this position.
    Contact: Please email resume and references to publisher Chris Allen at callen@heartlandpublications.com.
  • Sports Editor/Reporter

    State: Missouri
    Newspaper(s): Christian County Headliner News, Nixa Xpress and Marshfield Mail
    Job Description: The Christian County Headliner News and Nixa Xpress and Marshfield Mail, all in Missouri, are seeking an Editor/Reporter to cover sports and general assignments. Duties include photography and page layout. Quark, NewsEdit Pro and Photoshop experience preferred. EOE
    Contact: Send resumé and samples to: Sports, P.O. Box 330, Bolivar, MO 65613, or email: careers@MO.NeighborNews.com or fax: 417-326-8701.
  • Advertising Manager

    City: Cushing
    Newspaper: Cushing Citizen
    Salary: Plus or Minus $30k
    Job Description: Recruit and train staff, plan promotions and see that clients get served such that company exceeds sales goals. Work as team member with small bi-weekly newspaper staff. Ad manager also responsible for keeping company web site advertising sold.
    Contact: Call David Reid at 918-223-6566, send resume to Cushing Citizen, 202 N. Harrison Ave., Cushing, OK 74023 or email to publisher@cushingcitizen.com.
  • News Editor

    City: Stillwater
    Newspaper: Stillwater NewsPress
    Job Description: Stillwater NewsPress has an opening for a savvy news editor whose duties include weekend newspaper design, working with our quality news staff and handling some writing.
    Contact: Send resume and work samples to: jbbittner@cnhi.com, Ms. J.B. Bittner, Stillwater NewsPress, 211 W. Ninth Ave., Stillwater, OK 74076
  • Advertising Director

    City: Broken Arrow, OK
    Newspaper: Neighbor Newspapers / CPI
    Job Description: Neighbor Newspapers is looking for an Advertising Director for a group of 12 community newspapers, shopping guides and web sites in the suburban Tulsa market. Successful candidate must be a strong team leader with previous sales management experience and excellent communication skills. Strength in training, incentive program development, new product creation and marketing and five years newspaper experience are desired. Proven track record of team building, consistent revenue growth and goal attainment is required.
    Neighbor Newspapers and Community Publishers, Inc., offers competitive salary and incentive pay with excellent benefits including paid time off, profit sharing, 401K, group health and dental, life and long term disability insurance. EOE
    Contact: Send resume to: HR Coordinator, 524 S. Main St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012, e-mail to: careers@OK.NeighborNews.com or fax to 918-259-7584
  • Advertising Sales Representatitve

    City: Ardmore, OK
    Newspaper: The Ardmoreite
    Salary Range: $30,000-$35,000
    Job Description: Growing business and building community are two of the foundation philosophies of The Ardmoreite advertising team. Our sales representatives consider themselves an extension of their customers’ sales teams and dedicate their time and professional skills to creating ad campaigns and strategies that will grow revenue and traffic.
    The ideal candidate is an individual who can relate to people, understands time management and has an eye for creative design. Sales experience and a college degree are preferred, but if you have a successful track record we’d like to hear your story.
    This position is full-time Monday through Friday and is compensated on a commission basis. Historically, this established account list has generated a $30,000 plus annual salary. The Ardmoreite provides a progressive work environment with a professional staff. Benefits include the opportunity for health and life insurance, 401k, flex spending and vacation benefits.
    Contact: Interested applicants should submit resume, letter of interest and references to Lisa Wilkinson, Adv. Mgr., The Ardmoreite, PO Box 1328, Ardmore, OK 73402 or email lisa.wilkinson@ardmoreite.com.
  • Sports/News Writer

    City: OKC Area
    Salary: Negotiable
    Job Description: Strong OKC area weekly seeks experienced sports writer with good layout and design skills who is also capable of handling some local non-sports news and photo assignments. Will primarily cover local sports scene but will also help cover city hall, police, fire, schools and produce some non-sports features. Will also help edit and design pages. Must have solid transportation, excellent writing and photo skills, an eye for good page design and a willingness to produce a lot of good, crisp copy and photos within our deadlines. Position opening very soon. Good opportunity for the right journalist.
    Contact: Send resume to sportsjournalist2010@yahoo.com.
  • Graphics Designer

    City: Mustang
    Newspaper: Mustang Times
    Job Description: Design newspaper and web site advertising. Hours may include some weekends and some evenings. Photoshop and InDesign and layout experience required. This is a fast-paced environment, so speed is important! We have three publications to get to the press.
    Contact: Send resume to Steven Kizziar at mustangpublisher@sbcglobal.net or fax to 405-376-3565.
  • Graphic Designer

    City: Broken Arrow
    Newspaper: Neighbor Newspapers
    Job Description: Graphic Designer - Layout Design Pagination Positions
    Neighbor Newspapers has both a full time and a part time pagination position open at our main office located in Broken Arrow. These positions require at least an Associates Degree in Computer Graphic Design. The full time hours may include some weekends and some evenings. InDesign/Photoshop experience required. Some pagination experience desirable. Team attitude with co-workers is essential. The part time position will be Mondays and Tuesdays and most likely at least one weekend day. The position will be at least 20 but no more than 29 hours per week.
    Compensation benefits: Hourly wage, paid time-off, for both positions. Group health and dental insurance, company paid life and long-term disability insurance, self-directed 401K plan profit sharing will be offered for the full time position.
    Contact: To apply e-mail resume to careers@OK.NeighborNews.com, or fax resume to 918-259-7584 or mail to Pagination Position, 524 S. Main St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012. EOE
  • Journalist/Page Designer

    City: Carthage, MO
    Newspaper: The Carthage Press
    Job Description: Journalist/Designer needed for a daily Southwest Missouri Newspaper. Are you someone who understands the importance of community journalism? If so, we have a career for you!
    The Carthage Press, a daily newspaper in Carthage, MO, is seeking a journalist with page layout and design skills. We are looking for a team player who is creative and professional, with organizational skills. This person will be responsible for page layout and design both for print and website with some reporting and photography. This candidate must have previous editorial experience and excellent written communication skills. Page layout and design with Quark and Photoshop a must. Journalism or Mass Communication degree preferred. This is a full- time position with vacation, 401 K and health benefits including vision and dental.
    Contact: Please e-mail resume to: jhacker@carthagepress.com
  • Page Designer

    City: Springdale, Ark.
    Newspaper: Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
    Salary: Negotiable
    Job Description: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Northwest Arkansas edition is seeking a full-time page designer/copy editor for its sports department. The designer/copy editor will design pages for the sports section while working with editors to execute design strategies. The Democrat-Gazette is looking for someone who can write eye-catching headlines and help make decisions on how articles are played on a page to increase impact and readership. Meeting deadlines is a must, as is experience in copy editing and Adobe InDesign. Basic journalism knowledge and knowledge of AP style are required. Experience in NewsEdit Pro, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is also helpful. A background in sports reporting/page design is preferred. Must work nights and weekends. We offer an excellent salary and a full benefits package. EOE. Drug screen required.
    Contact: More information about the position is available by calling Assistant Sports Editor Steve Goff at (479) 365-2969 or by e-mailing sgoff@arkansasonline.com. Send resume and examples of work to: Steve Goff, Assistant Sports Editor, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 2560 No. Lowell Road, P. O. Box 7, Springdale, AR 72765, or e-mail sgoff@arkansasonline.com.
  • Advertising Sales

    City: Tuttle
    Newspaper: Tuttle Times
    Job Description: We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time position in advertising sales. This position will require an outgoing and aggressive personality, telephone and people skills, and the ability to maintain customer files and paperwork. A successful applicant will be responsible for maintainging and building their client base as well as selling special promotions. We offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K retirement, paid holidays, vacation and personal days.
    Contact: Please send resumes and cover letter to PO Drawer E Chickasha, OK 73018 or email to jdurian@chickashanews.com. No phone calls please.
  • Staff Writer

    City: Whitesboro, Texas
    Newspaper: Whitesboro News-Record
    Salary: Competitive
    Job Description: North Central Texas weekly looking for staff writer/ reporter to help lead an already well established newsroom. Our area covers five school districts, three municipalities and county government. We are nestled right between Lake Texoma and Lake Ray Roberts and have two sister papers that we overlap some coverage with. Essentially, we need someone who can crank out copy, help edit copy, organize stringers, maintain beats and be the face of the newspaper to the community. This is a position that could eventually lead to an editorial spot. Ability to cover sports, graphic design experience and a college degree all encouraged but not required.
    Contact: Email resume and clips to Austin Lewter at news@whitesboronews.com or mail to Whitesboro News-Record - PO Box 68 - Whitesboro, Texas - 76273
  • Ad Sales Rep

    City: Jefferson, Texas
    Newspaper: Jefferson Jimplecute
    Salary: Competitive
    Job Description: County seat East Texas weekly with a unique market seeking self-motivated, goal oriented sales representative. This is a historic opportunity with endless possibilities. Must be organized, outgoing and have desire to help clients build their businesses. Graphic design experience and a college degree preferred but not required. Above all, you must have an appreciation for community newspaper and understand how we are the future of the industry. Full time position with a competitive salary and incentive program.
    Contact: Email resumes and inquiries to austinlewter@yahoo.com, Austin Lewter, 903-436-8807
  • Copy editor/page designer

    City: Norman, Oklahoma
    Newspaper: The Norman Transcript
    Salary Range: $11 to $13
    Job Description: The Norman Transcript is looking for a solid copy editor who is a dynamic designer eager to help take our presentation to the next level. The Transcript is accepting applications for a copy editor/page designer to work sports copy desk at least two days a week and the news copy desk the remainder of the time. Are you a wordsmith? Do you who know the difference between its and it's, or they're and their? Can you write a strong headline, knowing when to play it straight and when to be clever? Are you able to read copy and spot holes, large and small? Can you create pages that draw readers into the paper? Do you work well under deadline pressure, producing several pages each work shift and doing it on time? If you have at least two years experience or see yourself as a talented recent graduate, then send in your resume and cover letter.
    Contact: Please send your resume and cover letter to Norman Transcript Editor Debra A. Parker at dparker@normantranscript.com
  • Copy editor/page designer

    City: Enid, OK
    Newspaper: Enid News Eagle
    Salary: Competitive
    Job Description: The Enid News Eagle, an award-winning 17,000-circulation daily newspaper in Enid, OK is seeking a copy editor/page designer with a good eye for page design, a love of newspapers and excellent spelling and grammar skills. This position is part of a four-person desk team tasked with creating interesting and informative news pages and section fronts. Schedule includes evening hours and one weekend night. We are looking for someone who likes a challenge and is looking to improve their design and layout skills.
    Preferred candidates will have daily or weekly newspaper experience and have a full understanding of the fast-paced culture of a modern newsroom. Candidates should have skills in QuarkXpress and Photoshop. The pay is very competitive for the right candidate.
    Contact: E-mail cover letter, resume and samples to editor@enidnews.com or mail hard copy samples to David Christy, News Editor, Enid News & Eagle, P.O. Box 1192, Enid, OK  73701.
  • Advertising Sales Manager

    City: Oklahoma City
    Company: Tierra Media Group
    Salary: Base + commission
    Job Description: Tierra Media Group is seeking a sharp, high energy professional manager to develop and grow advertising business across all products. The Advertising Sales Manager will be responsible for leading the charge with our staff of nine advertising salespeople in close collaboration with the Advertising Director and Associate Publisher. The Advertising Sales Manager is responsible for recruitment and development of new staff as well as ongoing motivation, leadership, coaching and training of existing staff. The ASM manages revenue generation and sales incentives. He or she will be fully responsible for all aspects of departmental sales through inclusion in strategic planning as well as tactical leadership and execution, reporting directly to the Advertising Director and Associate Publisher. Experience leading both inside and outside sales staffs is a must. Experience in media sales and/or advertising is required and the candidate must be familiar with both print and online advertising. EOE.
    Contact: E-mail your interest and the reasons you're the perfect candidate to jdyer@tierramediagroup.com, and we’ll have a conversation.
  • Advertising Graphics Designer

    City: Enid, OK
    Newspaper: Enid News & Eagle
    Job Description: Design newspaper and web site advertising and related graphics. Work in a fast-paced atmosphere. Photoshop and ad design experienced required. Quark, Acrobat and web experience desired. Don't be bashful – more than 40,000 people daily will view your work. Full-time position with full benefits package.
    Contact: Apply to Mr. Kary Randles, ads@enidnews.com, Enid News & Eagle, P.O. Box 1192, Enid, OK 73702
  • Sports reporter/photographer/videographer

    City: Stillwater
    Newspaper: Stillwater NewsPress
    Job: The Stillwater NewsPress has an immediate opening for an energetic, hard-working and responsible journalist to fill out our sports department and produce great local stories, from Oklahoma State University to the youth leagues. The successful candidate does not take attention to detail lightly and will be able to strike a balance with writing well-detailed, concise stories and laying out pages with Quark XPress. Experience with Web journalism, video and photography a plus.
    Contact: Send cover letter and resume to sports editor I.C. Murrell at icmurrell@stwnewspress.com or I.C. Murrell, Stillwater NewsPress, 211 W. Ninth, Stillwater, OK 74076.

  • Reporter

    City: Guymon
    Newspaper: Guymon Daily Herald
    Salary: negotiable
    Job Description: Do you have the creativity and self-discipline to develop story ideas daily from various city, civic, school, and committee meetings, community calendars, and maybe even a flyer in a store? Can you take a news release and find the real story in it, and go to the phone for quotes? At the Guymon Daily Herald, a six day daily newspaper, our motto is "Local, Local, Local." Community journalism is the heart of our business, and there's plenty to cover. We are focused on hard news, with local features and columns to supplement our pages. Great photography is also a big part of our newspaper's success. If you have experience in these areas, or a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a team, we want to hear from you. Experience with page layout and design is a bonus, must be willing to learn. The ideal candidate will be community minded and have experience in writing, photography and layout, with the ability to write two articles a day and one column per week. We are willing to train those who have strong skills in English, photography and/or public relations. Salary is dependent upon experience, benefits available. This will be a full-time reporter position, Monday through Friday with some weekends and nights, in which you will be responsible for taking comp. time during the week to keep a 40 hour week maximum. If you love journalism and have a drive to match it, send your resume and 2 writing samples and 2 photos.
    Contact: Katie Martire, Managing Editor, at editor@ptsi.net or mail resume to: P.O. Box 19, Guymon, OK 73942

  • Sports Writer

    City: Enid, OK
    Newspaper: Enid News & Eagle
    Job Description: We offer a great opportunity for the right person! The Enid News Eagle, an award-winning seven-day A.M. newspaper has an immediate opening for a full-time sports writer. We’re looking for someone who likes working with people in a fast-paced environment, someone who can write in narrative form and loves to tell a compelling story. This writer will cover high school and local sports for our newspaper, writing features on local sports figures and covering a variety of sports events. Our newspaper also provides opportunities for multi-media work with video and online content production. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or liberal arts. Experience at a weekly or daily newspaper is preferred, and page design experience is also a plus. This position often requires evening and weekend hours. Enid is a progressive community located in northwest Oklahoma about an hour from Oklahoma City and 1.5 hours from Tulsa.
    Contact: Send cover letter, resume and clips to Dave Ruthenberg sports editor, at enidnews@enidnews.com. You may also mail these items to Dave at Enid News Eagle, 227 W. Broadway, P.O. Box 1192, Enid, OK 73702.
  • Weekly Manager

    State: Oklahoma
    Job Description:
    We are looking for a good person to manage an established weekly newspaper in Oklahoma. The paper has a strong history and needs someone to take over from a long time publisher. Applicant should be personable and willing to handle all aspects of publishing a weekly newspaper except for printing, which is done by an owner daily. More details will be available. The manager will have the opportunity to increase the salary by running a good newspaper and successfully managing the bottom line.
    Contact:
    Applicants should e-mail their resume to okweekly@gmail.com
  • Outside Sales

    City: Moore, Ok
    Newspaper: Moore American
    Salary: Base plus commission
    Job Description: Full time sales position. Moore, OK is one of the fastest growing towns in Oklahoma. Lots of new and established businesses that need and want advertising in their hometown paper. This position requires a motivated and dedicated person that understands the importance of customer service and prospecting.
    Contact: Lenda Williams, General Manager, lenda@mooreamerican.com
  • Page Designer

    City: McAlester, OK
    Newspaper: McAlester News-Capital
    Job Description: Bring the best of your creativity and news judgment to Oklahoma! We need an experienced page designer and newshound for our daily afternoon newspaper in Southeast Oklahoma. If you have a solid news background, know your way around Quark, and have the vision to make our news pages pop, we want to hear from you. Successful candidate will build news and sports pages each day, create graphic elements to bolster local stories and photos by our award-winning team, and build feature pages and sections on a regular schedule. The ability to work quickly and efficiently is essential; good news judgment and headline writing skills are welcome assets. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to our online development. We enjoy the best of small town living – three cars backed up at the stop sign constitute a traffic jam here — in the green rolling hills of Oklahoma. But big city life is just an hour in Tulsa, or three hours southbound in Dallas. Lake Eufaula offers great fishing, boating and other recreational opportunities just minutes from our front door; a vocational school and a satellite college campus offer a range of higher education programs. We're a CNHI paper and offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package complete with 401k option. The McAlester News-Capital is the leading news source for Southeast Oklahoma, publishing an award-winning print edition six days each week. Our team is seasoned, hard-working and dedicated.
    Contact: If this sounds like your type of shop, send your top 5 news, sports and feature (pdf) page samples, resume and references to: Editor, McAlester News-Capital, 500 S. Second St., McAlester, OK 74501 or editor@mcalesternews.com
  • Reporter

    City: McAlester, OK
    Newspaper: McAlester News-Capital
    Job Description: Award-winning daily afternoon newspaper in Southeast Oklahoma seeks an experienced and diverse writer for our print and online editions. Successful candidate will have experience writing both news and sports, and be able to navigate digital and visual reporting mediums with ease. We enjoy the best of small town living – three cars backed up at the stop sign constitute a traffic jam here — in the green rolling hills of Oklahoma. But big city life is just an hour in Tulsa, or three hours southbound in Dallas. Lake Eufaula offers great fishing, boating and other recreational opportunities just minutes from our front door; a vocational school and a satellite college campus offer a range of higher education programs. The McAlester News-Capital is the leading news source for Southeast Oklahoma, publishing an award-winning print edition six days each week. We're a CNHI paper and offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package complete with 401k option. Our team is seasoned, hard-working and dedicated.
    Contact: If this sounds like your type of shop, send five news and sports clips along with your resume and references to: Editor, McAlester News-Capital, 500 S. Second St., McAlester, OK 74501 or editor@mcalesternews.com.
  • Sports Editor

    City: Ardmore, OK
    Newspaper: The Ardmoreite
    Salary Range: $30,000-$35,000
    Job Description: The Ardmoreite, a six-day daily, is southern Oklahoma's premier newspaper. We're looking for a top-flight sports editor who is committed to covering local sports and athletes while giving our readers balanced coverage of college and professional sports. The ideal candidate will produce sharp, inviting sports pages, crisp and concise writing, and has a love of high school sports, athletes and coaches. Experience with InDesign, NewsEdit and PhotoShop is desired. Salary is competitive and we offer a full range of benefits, including paid time off, health, vision, dental and 401k. You will join a dynamic and evolving newsroom of 11 that is committed to journalistic excellence. You'll be located an hour's drive from two major metropolitan areas in one of Oklahoma's fastest growing communities that offers a wide range of attractions, good schools and great people. Please send five samples of your writing and three samples of your page designs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job is perfect for a sports reporter looking to move up or an editor who wants the freedom to do great sports journalism every day. Please send letter of interest plus clips and references.
    Contact: Marsha Miller, News Editor, The Ardmoreite, PO Box 1328, Ardmore, OK 73401 or email to marsha.miller@ardmoreite.com. Please put Sports Editor in the subject line.

  • Reporter/Videographer/Photographer

    City: Stillwater, OK
    Newspaper: Stillwater NewsPress
    Job Description: Stillwater NewsPress is seeking a reporter/videographer/photographer to join our award-winning team. We're a Big 12 university city daily, serving a community with an incredible range of stories to tell: Problems facing rural America, managing university growth with neighborhood needs, economic development and more. Candidates must possess good writing and reporting skills; be able to develop and maintain coverage of their beats; and generate story ideas in addition to handling assignments. Photography, Web and video are part of our news package. These skills are a plus.
    Contact: If you're looking for somewhere you can work hard, make a difference and be appreciated, send a resume, cover letter and examples of your best work to jbbittner@cnhi.com. J.B. Bittner, Stillwater NewsPress, 211 W. Ninth, Stillwater, OK 74076.
  • General Reporter

    City: Duncan, Okla.
    Newspaper: The Duncan Banner/CNHI
    Salary: DOE
    Job Description: The Duncan Banner, a six-day daily, is seeking a general reporter. The ideal candidate will be community minded and have experience in writing, photography and layout. Experience in producing video will also be helpful. The reporter that fills this position will cover everything from the county fair to city council meetings. The Banner has been the top paper in its division of the Oklahoma Press Association contest four of the last six years. We are located in southwest Oklahoma, within easy driving distance of Oklahoma City and Dallas.
    Contact: To apply, send resumes to P.O. Box 1268, Duncan, OK, 73534-1268, or e-mail them to ron.booth@duncanbanner.com.
  • General Assignment/Sports Reporter

    City: Sulphur
    Newspaper: Sulphur Times-Democrat
    Salary: Negotiable
    Job Description: A weekly in a rapidly expanding area of southern Oklahoma is now accepting applications for a general assignment/sports reporter. Applicant must be able to cover all aspects of community life as well as school sports. Photography would be helpful, but not necessary. Strong work ethic will be essential for this job. No layout or photo editing is required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and level of expertise.
    Contact: Sulphur Times-Democrat, 580-622-2102, jcjohn@sulphurtimes.com
  • Page Designer

    City: Durant, OK
    Newspaper: Durant Daily Democrat
    Job Description: Immediate opening for a full-time page designer and builder. Duties include designing pages for our newspaper and uploading pages to our website. Job may include some reporting or photogrpahy. A college degree in Communications or English preferred but not required. Experience with Macintosh OS, Quark Xpress and Photoshop a plus. Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.
    Contact: Send resume to Chris Allen, Publisher, at callen@heartlandpublications.com
  • Reporter

    City: Mustang
    Newspaper: Mustang Times
    Job Description: Looking for a general assignment reporter. Position involves writing, photography, and some layout. Writing will include business, news and sports
    Contact: E-mail resume to Steven Kizziar at mustangpublisher@sbcglobal.net or fax to 405-376-3565.
  • Reporter

    City: Oklahoma City
    Company: eCapitol.net
    Salary: Depends on experience
    Job Description: Internet-based government and political news organization seeks a motivated reporter to cover the Oklahoma state Legislature, press conferences with the governor and other state leaders, state agency meetings and the 2010 elections. Qualified candidates should be able to generate their own stories about the issues facing the state, national trends and related areas of interest. An ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, knowledge of AP style and news writing experience. A journalism degree is preferred. Knowledge of politics is not necessary.
    Contact: Erin Boeckman, managing editor, erin@ecapitol.net
  • Sports Writer

    City: Pryor, OK
    Newspaper: The Daily Times
    Salary: Negotiable
    Job Description: Northeast Oklahoma newspaper needs experienced sports writer to cover five county schools. This position is for someone who can stay on task and coordinate everything about the sports and outdoors page. Small staff requires self starter and flexibility. Must be able to design pages using Quark software. Some stringer help is available.
    Contact: Contact Kathy Parker, Managing Editor, Pryor Daily Times at kparker@pryordailytimes.com, (918) 825-3292, P.O. Box 308, Pryor, OK 74361.
  • City Editor

    City: Weatherford, OK
    Newspaper: Weatherford Daily News
    Job Description: Accepting applications for city editor in small, progressive, college town. Salary + benefits. Call for more information.
    Contact: Phillip Reid, Weatherford Daily News, wdn@wdnonline.com; (580) 772-3301
  • Managing Editor

    City: Weatherford, OK
    Newspaper: Weatherford Daily News
    Job Description: Now accepting applications for Managing Editor position in small, progressive, college town. Experience in InDesign and PhotoShop very important. Call for more information.
    Contact: Phillip Reid, Weatherford Daily News, wdn@wdnonline.com, (580) 772-3301
  • Reporter

    City: Woodward, OK
    Newspaper: Woodward News
    Job Description: The Woodward News, a 4,000 circulation 6-day a week (Tuesday through Sunday) morning paper in Northwest Oklahoma is looking for a general assignment reporter. The position will involve writing, photography and possibly some layout and design. Position will include news and sports reporting.
    Contact: Johnny McMahan, managing editor, at 580-256-2200, ext. 20 or e-mail editor@woodwardnews.net.

  • Sports Editor

    City: East Texas
    Company: CNHI
    Salary: Depends on experience
    Job Description: Sports Editor
    Award-winning East Texas newspaper seeks an experienced, talented and motivated sports editor to join its team of professional journalists. The right person for this job should have a strong work ethic and be a total newsroom team player. Knowledge of Quark, Photoshop and AP Style preferred.
    Contact: E-mail resume, writing clips and layout examples to atawater@cnhi.com
  • Managing Editor

    City: Buna, Texas
    Newspaper: Buna Beacon
    Salary: Negotiable
    Job Description: Managing Editor - The Buna Beacon, a weekly community newspaper in beautiful Southeast Texas, seeks managing editor. Position will be responsible for covering all facets of news,photography, page design and finances. Must be reliable, hard-working and have knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign/Pagemaker. Some evening and weekend work required. Salary based on experience and ability.
    Contact: Please send resume with samples of writing, design and a tightly-edited photographic portfolio to: Melissa Swedoski, Publisher, bunabeacon@sbcglobal.net.

  • Advertising Director

    City: Buna, Texas
    Newspaper: Buna Beacon
    Salary: Negotiable
    Job Description: Advertising Director - The Buna Beacon, a weekly community newspaper in beautiful Southeast Texas, seeks advertising director. Position will be responsible for print/online ad sales and creation. Must be reliable and hard working. Responsible for outside sales, dependable transportation a must. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Experience in Photoshop, Quark, InDesign a plus. Unlimited growth potential for the experienced sales representative. Salary plus uncapped commission.
    Contact: Please send resume to Thomas Swedoski, Publisher, bunabeacon@sbcglobal.net.

  • Sales Representative(s)

    City: Oklahoma City / Tulsa
    Company: Metro Publishing L.L.C.
    Salary Range: Guarantee plus commission and incentives
    Job Description: Need aggressive and experienced sales representative(s) to sell retail and classified advertising in the best and most unique products in the strongest markets in the state! Will discuss working from home or our office. Sales or newspaper experience preferred. If you are tired of the same old grind, call us. These pubs can almost sell themselves!
    Contact: Steve Eldridge or Mike Ragland 405-631-5100 or send resumes to: steven.eldridge@metropublishingok.com.
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