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JobsBulletinVolume 14, No. 16 • April 17, 2019 • www.ArkansasPress.org

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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, cwessel@jonesborosun.com. (1)

FEATURES EDITOR

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 cwes-sel@jonesborosun.com, or 518 Carson St., Jonesboro, Ar., 72401. Jonesboro is about 1 hour northwest of Memphis. (1)

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 cwessel@jonesborosun.com, or 518 Carson St., Jonesboro, Ar., 72401. (1)

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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

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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

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SALES MANAGER/GM

Award winning weekly newspaper in beau-tiful Ozark, Missouri is in need of a proven sales leader who possesses editorial prow-ess and community leadership. While this 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: jameyh@phillipsmedia.com. Phillips Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. (3)

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 personnel@arkan-sasartscenter.org. (1)

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 mleroux@eldoradonews.com 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. (2)

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 mler-oux@eldoradonews.com 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. (2)

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The Lawton Constitution is seeking a cir-culation director to lead the circulation and audience development team. Lawton, Oklahoma is home to a dynamic and grow-ing regional market in southwest Oklaho-ma. A member of Texas-based Southern Newspapers, Inc., we are looking for a hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves and make a big difference for subscribers, com-munity, and employees kind of person. The Lawton Constitution is a 7-day a week morning newspaper, digital, and magazine publisher. Excellent benefits, exciting work environment, and beautiful location. Please reply to publisher Dennis Wade at dennis.wade@swok.news. EOE (6)

CIRCULATION DIRECTOR

The Sentinel-Record in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas has an immediate open-ing for a sports reporter. Candidates must be able to report from live sporting events, produce stories on deadlines and develop additional features. The position includes coverage of various sports at the high school and college levels, as well as com-munity sports interests. Candidates must have background knowledge in a variety of sports and be comfortable working with coaches, athletes and administrators. Page design experience a plus, but not a require-ment. Submit resume and writing sample to mark@hotsr.com. (6)

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NEWS REPORTER

If you know how the power of good journalism can transform and tell the story of a community one report at a time, we want to talk to you. You would be the sort of person who knows you can’t just sit behind a desk and expect the news to come to you – you have to go out and find it; stories and reports about the issues and the people of our area. Be able to tell the story behind the story when and where you can. The ideal candidate will be able to handle all forms of reporting in the Batesville, Arkansas and White River area including general news, hard news, feature stories, special assignments and enterprise work. If you find variety attractive and challenging, we promise you will never be bored. The Batesville Daily Guard is a five-day-a-week newspaper serving Batesville and a number of surrounding townships. The newspaper is known for its long, rich history of award winning journalism. Come be a part of our newspaper team and help make a difference in our community. We are part of a family owned company that understands the value of local hometown journalism and believes that newspapers can help tell the story of the communities they serve. We offer a competitive compensation plan for a newspaper our size. It includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, health, vision and dental plans, and a 401-K plan. This position requires basic photography skills; Photoshop experience is a real plus. Send your resume and work samples to: news@guardonline.com or send to Batesville Daily Guard, 400 Harrison St., Suite 200, Batesville, AR 72501. The Batesville Daily Guard is an equal opportunity employer. (6)

Arkansas weekly newspaper for sale. Prof-itable with good growth potential. Active, easily edited and flexible website. Social media presence. Leased updated building, up to date equipment and software. Min-imal competition. Located in north central Arkansas. Staff in place if needed; perfect owner/operator opportunity. Owners retir-ing due to health. Realistically priced. Call 870-404-6237 or email jade71913@gmail.com. (6)

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