Copy editor/page designer position at The Tuscaloosa News

The Tuscaloosa News is seeking a full-time sports designer/copy editor to join the universal desk of its 30,000-circulation daily newspaper.

Primary responsibilities will be producing sports pages using InCopy and InDesign software and helping maintain websites, as well as producing news pages as needed. The ideal candidate would have two or more years of experience at a daily newspaper, as well as a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field. The Tuscaloosa News produces a consistent Top 10 Associated Press Sports Editors section in one of the best college sports markets in the nation with a highly motivated sports staff that has high standards and expectations.

Work schedule will include night shifts, weekends and some holidays. The Tuscaloosa News is part of Halifax Media Group. We foster a diverse, collaborative work environment and offer competitive pay and benefits.

Send cover letter, resume, five to 10 of your best design examples and three to five headlines to News Editor Amy Robinson, The Tuscaloosa News, P.O. Box 20587, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402-0587 or amy.robinson@tuscaloosanews.com. No phone calls, please. Drug-free workplace – EOE.

 

They do good work here. Gets my seal of approval, for what that's worth.

 

Wonder how an Auburn alum would do?

 

Seconded, plus Tommy Deas is good people. Apply

 

We have hired Auburn graduates who have done well at our shop, in sports and otherwise.

 

Good on ya, Tommy. I posted that somewhat sarcastically, noting the rivalry between Auburn and University of Alabama. Good that you guys are open-minded.

 

Who left?

 

:-|

 

The positives are awesome:
• Great boss in Tommy Deas
• A very forward-thinking, busy sports section in Tuscaloosa
• Cheap cost of living (college town)

 

Damien Martin is leaving us. His wife got a lucrative job out of state.

In fact, the last two people who have held this position left when the spouse got a too-good-to-refuse job offer elsewhere.

So if your spouse is looking to move up in the world, this could be the job for you.

 

The highest of seals of approval here as well.

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This position has been filled by Tony Tsoukalas, who leaves his spot as sports editor at the Meridian (Miss.) Star. Tony previously interned for us.

Thanks to all who applied or inquired.