Entry Level Sports Reporter

Rewind to me a year and a half ago coming out of college:
I'd definitely apply for this job.

Rewind to me six months ago working a news job at a twice-weekly:
I'd definitely apply for this job.

 

Looking past the ad, it looks like a 11k circulation paper with a staff that includes a sports editor, sports reporter and page designer/sports writer. So that's a much better landing spot than a TON of jobs that find their way here.

 

BrianGriffin, Mark2010 and silvercharm are right.

Who isn't getting sick of seeing every job panned, just to do it, without adding anything to a discussion of the job?

If you don't want the job, don't apply. I won't be doing so. But, it's a job in a time when people are seemingly doing nothing but losing jobs. And, "entry-level" isn't code for anything. The ad is just telling you what it is. There's nothing wrong with that.

 

The man above me speaks the truth.

Next time anyone wants to thumb their nose at an entry-level position, why don't you provide a job that's better? That might help our dying little profession more than what you're doing.

 

Reading birdscribe's post, I would have loved a sport like this to get started way back when. Looks like a place where, if one sets his mind to it, someone can get a lot of good clips and move on in a year or so. Yes, it might mean working hard, but nowadays more than ever, nothing's going to be handed to you in this business.

I'm reminded of a year or so ago when a listing was posted in Yuma and people were making similar comments about having to get an AZ driver's license. If getting a new license, or relocating to central Arkansas, is that much of a dealbreaker, ask yourself if you're really interested in advancing in this business.

 

Speaking of "mistakes in the posting"...

If you're not interested in entry level, don't bother to clink the link. Don't open it hoping to find something to criticize. (And if you do, at least proof your own post before insulting the mistakes others make.)

 

I'm in complete agreement with everyone saying "stop panning an entry level job." Sure, I wouldn't take it. I imagine few of the regular posters on this board would. But it's a good chance for a kid, and believe it or not, there are actually people who live in Arkansas. In addition, for all the things Gannett is poor at, promoting from within the company is one of its strengths.

 

I can probably help anyone with information on this job. I have a friend or two that have worked there. Just send me a message.

 

Is Mountain Home in a dry county? Is Moonshine available?

 

Baxter County is wet AND I bet you can still find moonshine there as well!

 

Promoting WAS one of Gannett's strengths. Now if a position opens up, they just leave it empty. Unless it's for another vice president in corporate.