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JobsBulletinVolume 14, No. 18 • May 1, 2019 • www.ArkansasPress.org
A R K A N S A SpressASSOCIATION
Are you passionate about feature writing? Put your skills to use in a fun and collab-orative workplace. The Jonesboro Sun is looking for a features editor to produce our weekly living section and community pages as well as write the occasional feature for the daily newspaper. Photography skills a must. This is a full-time position. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in journalism and at least two years of profes-sional reporting experience. You should be able to demonstrate excellent time manage-ment skills as well as ability to write engag-ing, accurate stories on deadline. You must be able to shoot photos for your own stories. Experience with Photoshop a plus. You will use social media to share your work and engage our audience, work well on dead-lines, and demonstrate an ability to man-age a flexible work schedule that includes occasional evenings and weekends. We of-fer a competitive compensation package, including paid holidays, vacation, health, vision and dental benefits and a 401k plan. Jonesboro is a thriving city with a popula-tion of about 70,000 in Northeast Arkansas and is the home of Arkansas State Univer-sity, which has a main campus enrollment of about 13,000. Jonesboro is about 1 hour northwest of Memphis. Please email cover letter, resume, employment references and five samples of published work, including photos, to Chris Wessel, editor, [email protected]. (3)
FEATURES EDITORDIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING & MARKETING
Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing markets in the United States. It is a great place to live, work and play. U.S. News and World Reports has ranked Northwest Arkansas as one of the best places to live in the U.S.. From world class museums and performing arts, to wonderful outdoor activities with lakes, trails and mountains, we have it all. Don’t forget to take in a Razorback game. You will be responsible for all Advertising for our award-winning newspapers and websites, including our daily newspaper, eight weeklies, monthly Ozark Living Magazine & HAWGS Illustrated- the lo-cal source of all things Razorback. Im-plementing high-performance plans to maximize the results of the retail, nation-al, classified, legal and digital sales staff in the areas of advertising sales, revenue growth, creative services, production and cost control; prepares budgets for adver-tising operation; oversees training and development of Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff; works effectively with President and management team to develop and implement new or expanded products.This is a full-time position. Ex-perience: Advertising and Marketing: 7 years (Required); Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred); Location: Fayetteville, AR (Required); Work authorization: United States (Required) Travel: 25% (Required) Additional Compensation: Commission/Benefits offered: Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs, Other types of insur-ance, Retirement benefits or accounts. Send resume to [email protected] (2)
Carroll County Newspapers is looking for its next award-winning reporter. We publish the twice-weekly Carroll County News in Berryville and the weekly Lovely County Citizen in Eureka Springs. We’re looking for a reporter who can handle features and hard news and be part of a team-first at-mosphere. Photography skills would be a big plus but are not a requirement. Carroll County is located in beautiful Northwest Arkansas, about an hour northeast of Fay-etteville. New college graduates would be considered. To apply, send your resume to Scott Loftis, managing editor, at [email protected]. (2)
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SIX POSITIONS OPEN–PHILLIPS MEDIA GROUP
Phillips Media Group has positions avail-able across our family of successful com-munity weeklies in the Springfield area soon. A combination of growth, retirements and turnover necessitate the addition of sev-eral teammates to our family of weeklies. Positions include: Reporter – community weekly in Bolivar; Sports reporter – com-munity weekly in Buffalo (starting 5/20); Editor – community weekly in Buffalo (starting 5/20); Sales Executive – communi-ty weekly, Ozark (starting asap); Marketing Assistant – community weekly in Bolivar/Marshfield; Customer Service/Circulation Retention representative – corporate office, Bolivar. If you are interested in joining a growing, successful newspaper company, send your resume and cover letter to: Jamey Honeycutt, Group Publisher [email protected]. Email resume and include contact number for phone interview or to set up in-person interview. Competitive pay and benefits. Equal opportunity em-ployer. (2)
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Do you enjoy covering a variety of top-ics and issues, and know how community journalism can truly make an impact? Are you looking to be challenged, to learn new things and work with a team that daily seeks to put out the best product possible? The El Dorado News-Times has an open posi-tion that may be ideal for you. The role of general assignment reporter will allow the ideal candidate to report on a wide variety of events and topics, from city government in small communities in Union County, Ar-kansas, to a celebration marking the area’s roots in natural resources. This position would also assist in different special sec-tions throughout the year, including a glossy lifestyle magazine Southern Style. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking photos and video, and using social media. InDesign experience is preferred. The newsroom is a team environment, and the chosen candi-date must be a team player who can work well with others. Union County is home to several communities and major industries. In El Dorado, the Murphy Arts District has completed its first phase of the multimillion dollar entertainment project that included a new outdoor amphitheater, indoor music hall, restaurant and cabaret stage and com-munity playscape. At the annual MusicFest, the venues host some of the top artists in the country. To apply send your resume and clips to Managing Editor Madeleine Leroux at [email protected] or mail to El Dorado News-Times, P.O. Box 912, El Dorado, AR 71731. The El Dorado News-Times is a member of a newspaper and mul-timedia company that may provide promo-tion opportunities within the company. We are an equal opportunity employer offering paid vacation, sick time, 401-k, group insur-ance and a profit sharing program. (4)
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER
ART DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The Arkansas Arts Center is seeking a dy-namic, creative, organized and energetic graphic artist who is passionate about brand storytelling in the visual and performing arts. This position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications and will provide conceptualization and execution of effective communications materials across multiple platforms including online, print, social and electronic media. Must be an in-novative thinker and problem solver with the ability to balance the creative with the technical accurately and efficiently to pro-duce high quality work on deadline. Ability to translate established marketing strategies into professional visuals that are consistent with the brand image. Strong organization-al, project management and self-directing skills. Ability to take direction and handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining and managing beneficial re-lationships with vendors, freelancers and other outside partners and agencies. Bache-lor’s degree in Studio Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, New Media, or other related field, or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combina-tion of education and experience required. Working knowledge of design hardware and software, including DSLR-style digi-tal cameras, Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, email marketing platforms and HTML/CSS/Javascript and their application in state-of-the-art print and digital communication required. Experience with digital asset management systems and file structures preferred. Submit cover letter, resume and portfolio to [email protected]. (3)
EXPERIENCED REPORTER
The Jonesboro Sun is looking for its next staff writer, but we’re not looking for just anybody. If you’re tired of rewriting press releases or writing “Top 10” list stories, or tired of being a one-man show at a small weekly or daily, we have an opportunity for you. Can you see the big picture of what a story means to a community? Do you think journalism still matters? Are you addicted to news? A bachelor’s degree — preferably in journalism or communications — is re-quired, as well as a minimum of five years of prior reporting experience at a daily newspaper. If you would like to continue your career at a newspaper that prides itself on in-depth newspaper reporting and hold-ing government officials accountable, this could be the job you’ve been looking for. We’re seeking a staff writer who isn’t afraid to challenge city hall, the county courthouse or university officials. Duties will include general assignment reporting as well as beat-specific responsibilities, with govern-ment reporting as a priority. This position requires some night and weekend shifts. The Jonesboro Sun, which publishes morn-
ings seven days a week, offers competitive pay with benefits, including vacation time, health insurance and a matching 401k retire-ment plan. Located in the Mississippi Delta, Jonesboro is a thriving city with a popula-tion of about 77,000 in Northeast Arkansas, located between the Rock N’ Roll Highway and Graceland. Memphis, Tenn., is a one-hour drive via an interstate highway. Nash-ville, Tenn., Biloxi, Miss., and St. Louis, Mo., are easy weekend destinations. Jones-boro is also home to Arkansas State Univer-sity, which has a main campus enrollment of about 13,200 and offers graduate programs in a variety of disciplines. If you think you’ve got what it takes, send a résumé and at least five work examples to: Editor Chris Wessel at [email protected], or 518 Carson St., Jonesboro, Ar., 72401. (3)
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER
The Jonesboro Sun is seeking a self-motivat-ed, inquisitive applicant to fill an open full-time reporter position. This position will include general assignment reporting duties as well as beat-specific responsibilities. This position requires some night and weekend shifts. While a bachelor’s degree — prefer-ably in journalism or communications — is preferred, it is not a requirement if the can-didate has prior reporting experience at a daily or weekly newspaper or media outlet. If you would like to continue your career at a newspaper that prides itself on in-depth newspaper reporting and holding govern-ment officials accountable, this could be the job you’ve been looking for. The Jonesboro Sun, which publishes mornings seven days a week, offers competitive pay with benefits, including vacation time, health insurance and a matching 401k retirement plan. Jones-boro is a thriving city with a population of about 77,000 in Northeast Arkansas and is home to Arkansas State University, which has a main campus enrollment of about 13,200. Send resume and at least five work examples to: Editor Chris Wessel at [email protected], or 518 Carson St., Jonesboro, Ar., 72401. Jonesboro is about 1 hour northwest of Memphis. (3)
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Publisher candidates being accepted for immediate opening at weekly newspaper in Clarksdale, Miss., grossing $600K. Ide-al candidate knows the business from both sides of the fence, is able to drive revenue and profit, along with producing quality products – this is not a “desk job.” Skills in business, advertising, editorial, leadership, research, problem solving, strategic plan-ning, negotiation, customer service, man-agement and teamwork are all wonderful traits. If you have the drive, but may be lacking a few tools in your skill set, we do teach and train. Publisher is also expected to be an active and integral member of the community. Compensation $45K - $60K, 401(k), & other normal benefits. Send let-ter of interest, resume, and references to [email protected]. (5)
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The El Dorado News-Times is seeking an energetic reporter to cover entertainment and business in Union County, Arkansas. This beat includes covering the Murphy Arts District, a multimillion-dollar entertainment project in downtown El Dorado that includ-ed the opening of an outdoor amphitheater, indoor music hall, restaurant and cabaret stage in its first phase, which was completed in early 2018. The district’s second phase will include the rehabilitation of another concert space, the former Rialto Theater, as well as the opening of a new art gallery with space for artists-in-residence. The area is also home to several arts organizations and the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, promising a variety of feature and entertain-ment reporting opportunities. Union County is also home to several major industries, in-cluding oil, timber and chemical operations. The candidate who takes on this position will maintain regular contact with the area Chamber of Commerce and other business and industry leaders to keep up with issues that affect that majority of the local work-force. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking photos and video, and using social media. InDesign experience is preferred. The newsroom is a team environment, and the chosen candidate must be a team player who can work well with others. El Dorado is home to the Murphy Arts District, which has made national news bringing headline acts such as the X -Ambassadors, Brad Paisley, ZZ Top, Natasha Bedingfield, Train, Hunt-er Hayes, Ashley McBride, Chase Bryant, Migos, Robert Randolph & The Family and Smokey Robinson to the southern Arkansas area. To apply send your resume and clips to Managing Editor Madeleine Leroux at [email protected] or mail to El Do-rado News-Times, P.O. Box 912, El Dorado, AR 71731. The El Dorado News-Times is a member of a newspaper and multimedia company that may provide promotion op-portunities within the company. We are an equal opportunity employer offering paid vacation, sick time, 401-k, group insurance and a profit sharing program. (4)
ENTERTAINMENT/BUSINESS REPORTER
position is primarily sales focused, the best candidate will confidently direct editorial activities and community events. The Chris-tian County Headliner News is a county seat newspaper located just south of Springfield, Missouri. There is a staff of five employees in the office located on the square in down-town Ozark with pagination/design support staff located in our Springfield printing plant and circulation and corporate support staff located in our Bolivar, Mo office. Compet-itive salary, significant commissions, gas allowance, full slate of benefits including paid time off, insurance (health and dental) and 401K available. If you are ready to take that next step in your career and establish yourself as not only a sales leader but well rounded community newspaper manager, send your resume to: Sales Manager/GM c/o – Jamey Honeycutt 335 S. Springfield Ave. Bolivar, MO 65613 Or email at: [email protected]. Phillips Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. (5)
