Sports Editor - Columbus (Neb.) Telegram

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Company: Columbus Telegram
Position:
Sports editor
Location:
Columbus, Nebraska
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: $25,000 to $30,000
Ad Expires:
July 31, 2007
Job ID: 639483
Website: http://www.columbustelegram.com


Description:
The Columbus Telegram in Columbus, Neb., is seeking a sports editor with page design skills. We focus heavily on local sports in our M-F p.m. and Sunday a.m., 10,000 circulation newspaper. This position will be open in late July.

The succesful candidate will be a well-organized, self-starter who is broadly versed in all areas of prep sports coverage. On the page-design side, you will need Quark Xpress and Photoshop proficiency. A degree in journalism is desirable but not mandatory. Experience in a similar position could be substituted.

Columbus, a city of 21,000 people in northeast Nebraska, offers a relaxed and varied lifestyle. The state’s major cities of Lincoln and Omaha are within easy driving distance if a taste of the urban is desired.

A reliable vehicle, insurance and valid driver's license are required. An excellent benefits package includes vacation, medical, dental, 401(K) and more. We are a part of Lee Enterprises. Apply by e-mail to jim.dean@lee.net or call Jim Dean, managing editor, at 402.563.7502. Regional candidates preferred. A post-hire, pre-employment drug test is required.