Sports Ed, Vandalia (Ill.) weekly

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Sports Editor

The Leader-Union, a 4,800-circulation weekly in Vandalia, Ill., is seeking a sports editor. The position's primary responsibility is to cover sports activities in Vandalia and Fayette County, which includes six other school districts. 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 photographyer 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. Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience is desired. This exempt position requires considerable night and some weekend work. Interested persons should apply to: Dave Bell, Publisher, The Leader-Union, at dbell@leaderunion.com Click here to view full details
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JOB POSTING

Sports Editor
The Leader-Union
Vandalia, Illinois

The Leader-Union, a 4,800-circulation weekly in Vandalia,
Ill., is seeking a sports editor.
The position's primary responsibility is to cover sports
activities in Vandalia and Fayette County, which includes six
other school districts. 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:
� Good writing and interviewing skills
� Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent
experience
� 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

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

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
� Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable
vehicle.

WORK SCHEDULE:
This exempt position requires considerable night and some weekend
work.

Interested persons should apply to: Dave Bell, Publisher
The Leader-Union
PO Box 315
Vandalia, Ill. 62471
Email: dbell@leaderunion.com

Notify your immediate supervisor and LCNI Human Resource Director
if making application. Deadline for applications is August 18,
2010.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

Home of the Vandals. Vandalia is a former state capital of Illinois. That's all I got.

 

Right on I-70. Still in the South Central Conference...?

 

This guy also went to Vandalia...