JOBS & MARKETPLACE
Members of Missouri Press Association may place ads FREE in the Marketplace section if the ad is for a position with a Missouri newspaper. Non-members please call or email Matthew Barba for pricing, (573) 449-4167 or mbarba@mopress.com. Ads appear in the MPA monthly Bulletin, weekly eBulletin and here. Email ads to mbarba@mopress.com or scroll down to fill out an online form.
WANTED TO BUY
FOR SALE
SOUTHWEST GROUP: Three weekly newspapers in Jasper County are offered for sale as a group. One covers the county seat, the other two are long-time established newspapers. All are legal publications. Owners wish to retire. Email: jascocitizen@gmail.com. (5/1/2024)
KANSAS WEEKLY: Seeking new owners for a South Central Kansas weekly community newspaper with diversified revenue from multiple niche print and digital products. Future growth and revenue building opportunities are abundant due to location. Owners are retiring and motivated to consider financing for a qualified buyer.
To learn more about this opportunity, send inquiry to dbohn@hinklaw.com. (4/9/2024)
WEEKLY NEWSPAPER: Award-winning weekly newspaper in Howard County. Locally owned since 1840. Loyal advertising and readership. Excellent staff. Debt free. Owner plans to re-locate.
Fayette is the county seat with a population of approximately 2,600. and is the home of Central Methodist University. Coverage area includes Fayette, New Franklin, Armstrong, Harrisburg, Higbee, and Glasgow.
Email: jaddison@fayettenews.com (6/19/2023)
HELP WANTED
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Missouri Press Association Seeks Executive Director: Help shape the future of local journalism. The Missouri Press Association, one of the most active and storied media associations in the country (our Hall of Fame includes Mark Twain and the Pulitzers), seeks an executive director to lead the organization and further the cause of an independent and thriving press. Lead our team as we work to shape the future of local journalism. The executive director manages an eight-member team and reports to the MPA board of directors. The association represents more than 200 member newspapers in Missouri.
Responsibilities
- Member relations and development
- Government relations and lobbying
- Sales, marketing, and fundraising
- Community and industry relations
- Public speaking
- Program and event planning
- Administrative management
Qualifications
- Strong communications skills
- Superior organizational ability
- Professional polish
- Preference shown to candidates with a background in journalism and media issues, association management, and government relations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits to be negotiated depending on experience.
- Compensation package includes benefits, travel expenses and more.
- Missouri Press Association is headquartered in a dynamic university community – Columbia, MO, home to the nation’s first journalism school, which the association helped found, and the future-oriented Reynolds Journalism Institute.
To receive an application packet contact hiring@mopress.com.
The association is accepting applications now and will begin reviewing completed applications beginning July 20, 2024. This is a full-time position with a projected start date in November, 2024. Finalists will be asked to attend in-person interviews in Springfield, Missouri on September 19, 2024. (6/18/2024)
FULL-TIME REPORTER: The Maryville Forum is seeking a full-time reporter to work in news and sports, offering the opportunity to work as part of a relaxed, professional newsroom at one of the most award-winning weekly newspapers in Missouri.
On the news side, you’ll get to know the communities we cover in Nodaway County through events, regularly working local government and school beats, writing feature stories, and everything in between. In sports, you’ll become a regular fixture at high school football games — a major pillar of smalltown life in our corner of northwest Missouri — in addition to taking photos and writing stories for other sports as well.
The right candidate should have:
Some experience in journalism, either in college or professionally
Curiosity
Familiarity with the basics of high school sports
A passion for community journalism
A reliable vehicle for transportation
This position would fit a new college graduate well by giving you the chance to cover a wide variety of subjects in a supportive, flexible newsroom where you can learn to do your best work in a community that values high-quality journalism.
At The Forum, we do the same, and have been consistently recognized as one of the finest newspapers in the state regardless of size for our commitment to telling quality stories that impact our community through in-depth investigations, eye-catching photos, insightful commentary, unparalleled sports coverage, vibrant design and human-focused storytelling. If that sounds like a team you’d like to be a part of, we want to hear from you!
The Forum, located in Maryville, Missouri, and our sister newspaper, the Grant City Times-Tribune, are locally owned by Garner Media Holdings. Maryville offers the low cost of living advantages of a small, college town, while sitting less than two hours away from Kansas City and Omaha.
Salary is based on experience.
To apply, email your resume, at least three samples of your work and a cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and why you think you would be a good fit to Forum managing editor Skye Pournazari at: skyep@maryvilleforum.com. (6/7/2024)
EDITOR: We are seeking a talented Managing Editor to oversee our editorial team and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality content. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical and creative writing, possess exceptional editing skills, and be proficient in various writing styles.
**Duties:**
– Manage and lead the editorial team in creating engaging and informative content
– Edit, proofread, fact-check, and ensure all content meets quality standards
– Develop and implement editorial guidelines to maintain consistency in style and tone
– Conduct research to support content creation and ensure accuracy
– Collaborate with writers, designers, and other team members to produce compelling content
– Oversee the publication schedule and meet deadlines consistently
**Experience:**
– Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field
– Proven experience as an editor or managing editor in a publishing environment
– Proficiency in Word processing software and familiarity with AP Style
– Strong communication skills to effectively convey feedback and ideas
– Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and work efficiently under pressure
**Skills:**
– Technical writing
– Style adherence
– Effective communication
– Editing proficiency
– Research abilities
– Creative writing skills
– Word processing expertise
– Proofreading accuracy
– Fact-checking capabilities
This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth. If you meet the qualifications above and are passionate about producing high-quality content, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To apply for the position, email a cover letter, resume and work samples to jamilak@sedaliademocrat.com.
About us
The Sedalia Democrat and Warrensburg Star-Journal are award-winning newspapers in west central Missouri. We are approximately 70 miles from the Kansas City Metro area. (6/3/2024)
PUBLISHER: Direct and manage the comprehensive day to day operational activity of our Joplin, Missouri newspaper operation to ensure achievement of revenue goals and maintenance of expense budget.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership:
-Provide guidance to team members to ensure company goals and objectives are met.
-Coach, manage and engage in advertising sales alongside team members to drive revenue in both print and online categories. Develop sustainable strategies to maintain current revenue streams and create new opportunities – including new products and events.
-Set the tone for the location, making sure all employees are challenged, understand expectations and receive necessary support. Maintain a culture of openness, positive communication and accountability across all departments.
Teamwork:
-Work closely with other department leaders in accounting, editorial and audience development. Communicate with business office and regional publisher in regard to revenue forecasting, variances and expense projections across the location.
-Collaborate with team leaders locally and in other locations to enhance and develop new revenue opportunities as well as expense controls that lead to a stronger presence in the market.
Community involvement:
-Represent the brand through engagement with civic groups, interacting with local business leaders and representing the location at community events.
-Participate on community boards to show commitment to the community and to strengthen long-term relationships that help build a robust brand.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field, plus 5+ years of related work experience.
-Proven history of successful leadership, sales ability, creativity, problem-solving, innovation and staff management.
-Strong written and oral communication skills.
The perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, 401(k) and room to make your mark at one of the historically powerful properties in the company. Comprehensive package also includes company-paid volunteer, vacation and sick time.
Send your resume or questions to bill.hanson@newsandtribune.com. (5/30/2024)
ADVERTISING MANAGER: Advertising Manager wanted for North Central Arkansas/Southern Missouri Newspapers. Phillips Media Group is looking for a sales management professional to manage sales operations for our North Arkansas newspapers and websites. The manager will oversee sales operations for our twice a weekly newspapers in Harrison and Mtn Home, Arkansas as well as West Plains, Missouri. Responsibilities will be to manage, hire and train sales staff. Each newspaper has a local sales staff dedicated to each market. This position will work with the local Editor/GM but will report to the president of Phillips Media Group.
Travel between newspapers required. Each newspaper is within a one hour drive from a sister newspaper.
Please send your resume or questions to jim@phillipsmedia.com. (5/29/2024)
REPORTER: BridgeTower Media is seeking an experienced, digitally savvy Reporter who can work with a strong team to create quality journalism.
What skills does the job require?
5+ years of strong journalism experience. Government and legal reporting preferred.
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience with a B2B niche product experience is a plus
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Comfort with public speaking
Ability to build strong relationships with key legal leaders throughout the state
Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down
Reliable transportation
What will you be Responsible for?
Report on and write news and feature stories for the company’s legal publications
Attend and cover appropriate legal events
Develop innovative ideas for writing legal news
Stay up to date on the latest legal news and events
Research legal stories and prepare interview questions as required
Discuss and develop ideas to write strong and sophisticated stories to attract readers
Research, write and submit stories within established timelines
Write legal stories in unique and interesting ways to increase readership
What does BridgeTower Media offer?
A competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental plus robust supplementary options.
Company paid Life, AD&D Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverages
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
24-hour TeleMedicine and TeleCounseling Services
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Program
Unlimited PTO
Sick Time
Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours**
Over 10 holidays paid
Tuition Assistance Program
401K with a company match
Growth opportunities to build your career
Learning & Development programs
BridgeTower Media is a leading business intelligence, marketing and event platform providing authoritative content and expert analysis through its 40+ B2B media and research brands. More than 4.4 million business decision-makers rely on BridgeTower Media for timely information and expert insights to grow their businesses. These deep and trusted first-party customer relationships power tailored insights for business executives and precision audience targeting for omnichannel marketing solutions. BridgeTower Media also celebrates professional and organizational success through 200+ events and its Best Companies Group. BridgeTower Media is a Transom Capital portfolio company. For more information, please visit www.bridgetowermedia.com.
BridgeTower Media and all subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and value diversity in our workplace.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume and samples of previous work to jyount@molawyersmedia.com. (4/19/2024)
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