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POSITION WANTED:
Multi-skilled professional with 20-years experience in newspaper and/or magazine editing, writing and sales is seeking employment with a stable company within a 35-mile radius of Kansas City or St. Joseph, Mo. Call 816-592-0347 or email mlstutesman@yahoo.com for resume. 5/14
COMMUNITY NEWS DESK
Fast-paced daily newspaper has an immediate opportunity on the community news desk for a writer/paginator. This is a high-visibilty writing, copyediting and page-building position that also includes packaging our weekly arts/entertainment and homes/living weekend sections.
Experience with Quark Express and Adobe Photoshop helpful. We need to fill this position quickly, so if you are energetic, driven and work well on your own as well as part of a team, apply today.
Newsroom experience preferred but not necessary. Recent graduates with relevant experience are encouraged to start their career path at Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. We are an award-winning, six-day a.m. paper. We offer all the traditional benefits along with the opportunity for advancement as part of GateHouse Media.
Send cover letter, resume and 3-5 of your best clips to David Schiefelbein at editor@lakesunleader.com or Lake Sun, 918 N. Hwy 5, Camdenton, Mo., 65020, Attn: Editor. 5/6
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER:
The Washington Missourian, an award-winning, twice-weekly newspaper, needs a general assignment reporter to cover a variety of news and photo assignments. Other duties may include Web site management. Experienced applicants preferred but we are willing to train a rookie or recent grad with the right stuff. We are a 16,000 paid circulation paper located 50 miles west of St. Louis in historic Washington, Mo. on the Missouri River. Good pay and great benefits including health insurance, 401K plan and profit sharing. Send resume, qualifications and clips to Ed Pruneau, managing editor, P.O. Box 336, Washington, Mo., 63090, or pruneaue@emissourian.com. 5/2
MANAGING EDITOR:
The Linn County Leader in Brookfield, Mo. has an immediate opening for a Managing Editor. This position oversees operations at a newspaper that publishes three times a week with an editorial staff of four, and will lead an effort to maintain local coverage and shift emphasis to web-first publishing. Strong writing skills and leadership skills are a must. Linn County Leader is a GateHouse Media publication and offers medical, dental, vision insurance and a 401K.
Interested candidates should send a resume and clips to Rod Dixon, Publisher at P.O. Box 707, Chillicothe, MO, 64601. by fax: (660) 646-2028, or via email: rdixon@chillicothenews.com 5/1
Marketing Writer/Editor:
We have an exciting entry-level opportunity for a writer to develop publications and other marketing materials for the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO. As part of an award-winning creative team, this person will write, edit and proofread materials to market the university, including print, digital and electronic communications. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field, the successful candidate will have at least one year professional writing experience, the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, and excellent writing and proofing skills. May 2008 graduates will be considered. Read the full job description for Marketing Writer/Editor and apply online at https://jobs.ucmo.edu. Resume, writing samples and references required. 4/23
COLORADO PUBLISHING COMPANY:
20 year old profitable Shopper and mag pub company for sale. Asking $ 300k, grosses over $ 530k, nets over $ 110k. On CO front range, weather capital for Colorado, 40% retirees, tourism and fast growing community. 11,000 free circulation, 20+ employees. Contact gjminor@gmail.com (719) 276-4325 4/3 - 6/3
NEWSPAPER FOR SALE:
County seat weeklies in Missouri and upper Midwest. Strong companies. Owners wishing to retire. Especially suited for individual buyers. Call Edward Anderson, Broker, National Media Associates, 417-336-3457. Review listings at: "nationalmediasales.com." 5/14
WANTED:
Looking for used "Free Distribution" stands for outside locations. Must be in good condition. Contact Kim at 816-776-5454 or via e-mail at circulation@richmond-dailynews.com. 4/17