Sports designer/copy editor, Montgomery, Al

From journalismjobs.com
Are you a sharp page designer and copy editor who cares about details and making deadline? The Montgomery Advertiser is seeking an innovative, hard-working sports page designer/copy editor. Candidates Must have at least three consistent years of experience working for a U.S. daily newspaper. This position will require the creation of designs that are bold and informative. Editor will also post stories to our Web site. Night, weekend work required. Contact: Executive Editor Wanda Lloyd at wlloyd@gannett.com. Prefer email applications, but you may also mail work samples to: Wanda Lloyd, Montgomery Advertiser, 425 Molton St., Montgomery, AL 36104.

 

That's strangely worded, eh? Maybe they got burned in the past by some sneaky Canadian

 

Hate to be THAT guy, but that's not what's strange.
What's strange is a Gannett paper hiring.
What's strange is THIS Gannett paper hiring after just getting a new SE. Did someone leave?

 

is a position like this at a Gannett paper even worth the effort of applying for?

 

Advertiser' institution Hugh Owen dies

February 7, 2009

Services have been set for Hugh S. Owen III, a respected journalist at the Montgomery Advertiser for nearly four decades.

Owen died early this week at his home in Montgomery. He was 61.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens near Geneva, where he grew up.

Owen was a graduate of Geneva High School, where he was an athlete and standout baseball player. Hugh Owen Stadium in Geneva is named after his father.

Owen graduated from Auburn University with a degree in journalism in 1970, and in 1971 began his career at the Montgomery Advertiser-Alabama Journal. During his nearly four decades at the newspaper, he was known for his sharp wit, strong work ethic and attention to detail.

He was a columnist, sports editor, copy editor and page designer at various times throughout his career. He worked primarily in sports, which was one of his passions.
--Staff report

 

Who is the new sports editor?

 

Yikes. What's the proper grace period for posting a deceased employee's job? I'm asking because I have no idea, and my first reaction was to find this a bit tacky.

 

Well, that's a good question, but most of the time, employers get at least a two-week notice. Obviously, they didn't get any notice, so I'm sure they have to move even faster, tacky or not.

 

Brad Zimanek is the SE there.

 

damn! my thoughts go out to the family.

 

Walt, it may be tacky but life does go on. The paper is still going to publish. It's cold but it is what it is. There's really no way to sugar coat reality.

 

Remember that when you go...