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Sports Editor/Community Reporter | Vandalia, Illinois

Discussion in 'Journalism Jobs' started by SFIND, May 25, 2017.

  1. SFIND

    SFIND Well-Known Member

    JournalismJobs.com - Job Listing - Sports Editor/Community Reporter

    The Leader-Union, a 4,100-circulation weekly in Vandalia, Ill., is seeking a sports editor/community reporter. The position's primary responsibility is to cover sports activities in Vandalia and Fayette County, which includes six other school districts. Secondary responsibilities include occasional meetings, community features and other writing as needed. The job includes writing stories, related photography work, paginating the sports pages, and loading sports stories and pictures on The Leader-Union website -- www.leaderunion.com. Some pagination and proofing of other pages in the paper is also included.

    The successful applicant must be a strong writer, a good photographer and be familiar with a broad range of prep and youth sports. They must be able to write game stories as well as features, be organized, able to meet deadlines and be a stickler for accuracy.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
    • At least 2 years of experience working for a weekly, multi-weekly or college newspaper
    • Good writing and interviewing skills
    • Good organization and time-management skills
    • Good photography skills and knowledge of Photoshop
    • Knowledge of Adobe InDesign layout software
    • Knowledge of spelling, grammar, AP style and libel law
    • Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
    • Ability to work some nights and weekends to cover assignments
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Write crisp, accurate and compelling stories, headlines and photo captions
    • Write a mixture of game stories and feature stories for the weekly sports pages
    • Develop relationships with area coaches to facilitate the flow of information to the newspaper
    • Shoot clear and compelling photos
    • Design and lay out weekly sports pages
    • Design and lay out other pages, as needed
    • Load stories and photos onto The Leader-Union website
    • Write copy and lay out the fall, winter and spring sports preview sections
    • Serve as a backup for other members of the news team
    WORK SCHEDULE:

    This exempt position requires considerable night and some weekend work.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



    For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

    Sports Editor/Community Reporter - The Leader-Union - Vandalia, IL
     
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