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FIELD EDITOR: Missouri Farmer Today is looking for an experienced, well-rounded journalist, with a flair for good writing, and photography, who is capable of working with minimal supervision to oversee news coverage of Missouri agriculture. The position involves providing Missouri Farmer Today with articles and photography on a wide variety of agriculture and rural life issues, as well as performing long-range planning of editorial direction for the publication and overseeing a network of freelance writers. Candidates should be self-motivated, with a genuine interest in the issues facing agriculture.
Apply at www.missourifarmertoday.com/workhere. Equal Opportunity Employer. 2-1
EDITORIAL POSITION: The Ste. Genevieve Herald, a weekly newspaper in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, is seeking a journalist to assist with news and community coverage. Candidates should be able to cover municipal meetings, write forward-looking stories, generate community-related story ideas, as well as the ability to edit and rewrite press releases. The position also includes pagination and typesetting and formatting submitted raw copy such as Letters to the Editor and various other announcements. Occasional weeknight and weekend assignments may be scheduled. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop is required; photographic experience is a plus. Please submit resume and news clips to jmace@stegenherald.com or bburr@stegenherald.com. 1-26
MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTOR: The Missouri Bar, the statewide association serving more than 30,000 Missouri attorneys, is seeking a Media Relations Director. The Director serves as the primary contact between the state bar and news reporters throughout Missouri. The Director must be able to develop and carry out a communications strategy that relies on print, broadcast, the web and social media. The ideal candidate will be an adept communicator, versatile and fluent in a wide variety of media and will have an understanding of the news gathering and news production processes of professional journalists. The Media Relations Director must be able to link reporters with the sources and resources they need to cover legal issues and the work of The Missouri Bar. Duties include drafting press releases and letters to the editor; fielding media inquiries; and developing extensive statewide media contacts. Exemplary writing and editing skills are required, as is a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related area and at least five years of professional experience. A basic competency in civics is required, a more thorough understanding of the legal system and the role of law in our society is a plus. Please forward a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, by February 8, 2012 to hrdept@mobar.org or by regular mail to PO Box 119, Jefferson City, Mo. 65102. 1-17
NEWS EDITOR: 2,000 circulation weekly in Southeastern Kansas seeks a versatile individual who will oversee production and financial well-being of publication. The ideal candidate will be an experienced writer, have strong management abilities, working knowledge of Mac computers, QuarkXpress and PhotoShop software and AP and news-writing styles. This person must be a self-starter, able to balance priorities, work well with others and meet deadlines. This position is based in a small, progressive community in which its subscribers and advertisers support their local newspaper. The person selected for this position must be willing to get involved in the community and its activities. Salary between ,000-,000. Apply Online to: saline.oneil@gmail.com. On Subject line type NEWS EDITOR. 1-16
HUSBAND/WIFE Team Sought: 2,000 circulation weekly in Southeastern Kansas seeks a versatile couple who will oversee production and financial well-being of publication. The two should be experienced writers, have strong management abilities and a working knowledge of Mac computers, QuarkXpress and PhotoShop software and AP and news-writing styles. The couple should be able to balance priorities, work well with others and meet deadlines. This position is based in a small, progressive community in which its subscribers and advertisers support their local newspaper. The persons selected for this position must be willing to get involved in the community and its activities. Salary negotiable. Part or full ownership possibilities exist. Apply Online to: saline.oneil@gmail.com. On Subject line type NEWS EDITOR. 1-16
MANAGING EDITOR: Award-winning Kansas City-area weekly newspaper seeking full-time managing editor to organize and handle editorial day-to-day operation. Successful applicant will possess experience in all aspects of newspaper writing, editing and production: news, op-ed, sports, photography, pagination. Experience with Adobe CS programs, QuarkXpress a must. E-mail resume to editorresume123@gmail.com. 1-12
REPORTER: The Mountain Grove News-Journal is seeking a reporter with solid experience in the newsroom. You will handle a wide range of general assignment news coverage along with paginating pages. Knowledge of Pagemaker and Photoshop a plus. Please send resume to: News-Journal, P.O. Box 530, Mtn. Grove, MO 65711. 1-4
CIRCULATION MANAGER: The Missourian Publishing Company in Washington, Mo., is looking for a print and digital media-savvy audience development professional to manage the circulation department for its four newspapers (3 twice weekly; 1 weekly). Prefer minimum bachelor’s degree and 4 years circulation experience. Individual must be computer literate with experience in Excel, Word and familiar with social media. Successful candidate will exhibit desire to maximize the reach of all print and digital products within the guidelines of the ABC; experience with Vision Data and TownNews beneficial. Send resumes to: Bill Miller, Jr., Missourian Publishing Co., P.O. Box 336, Washington, MO 63090 or email to: jobs@emissourian.com. 1-4
NEWS/SPORTS REPORTER: Immediate full-time opening for reporter position at an award-winning, twice-weekly newspaper in historic Excelsior Springs, MO. The Excelsior Springs Standard is seeking someone with strong writing/editing and photography skills with an interest in community beat and sports reporting. The right candidate will be energetic, motivated, inquisitive and dedicated to covering the activities of our 12,000 population community. Computer experience with Adobe CS3 programs and Microsoft Office is required. Please send resume to: Community Reporter, The Excelsior Springs Standard, Attn: Brian Rice, PO Box 70, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 or e-mail brian@leaderpress.com. 12-28
EDITOR: Missouri Ruralist. Full-time. Farm Progress Companies, the largest U.S. media company serving the agricultural market, is seeking an editor for Missouri Ruralist magazine, the leading state farm publication in Missouri. Responsibilities include planning and providing editorial content for Missouri Ruralist and MissouriRuralist.com, covering issues, crops and livestock for producers in Missouri. Travel throughout the state is essential. The position requires an individual with keen organizational skills, strong writing ability and a solid background in photography to serve as editor. Also, the individual must be a self-starter, able to meet planning and deadline schedules and will be expected to work well within regional and national teams as well as with production and copy editors. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience as a writer or journalist, understand the magazine production process and be willing to handle tough issues. Candidates must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel software programs and have some computer experience. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required. The position can be managed out of a home office if it’s located in Missouri. Comprehensive benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision coverage and 401(k). If interested, submit cover letter with desired pay and resume to recruiter@farmprogress.com. 12-20