Sports Editor - Mason City Globe Gazette

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Company: Globe Gazette
Position:
Sports Editor
Location:
Mason City, Iowa
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Not Specified
Ad Expires:
August 2, 2007
Job ID: 796116
Website: http://globegazette.com


Description:
The Globe Gazette, a division of Lee Enterprises, has an immediate opening for a sports editor. We are a roughly 20,000-circulation newspaper in North Central Iowa within two hours of the Twin Cities and Des Moines. We are looking for an experienced, energetic sports journalist who will give our readers the best mix of local, regional and national coverage, both in print and online. The sports editor supervises two other full-time and three part-time sports reporters, and writes, edits and paginates stories. We cover two local colleges, 28 high schools. This position requires strong communication, organizational and motivational skills. Minimum requirements include five years experience writing for a newspaper or other publication, and a college degree in journalism. Qualified candidates must demonstrate the ability to write clear, concise and compelling sports stories. The ability to take photos is required and video ability is a plus.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, this may be the perfect job for you. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) plan, profit sharing, vacation, etc. Please send us a letter that includes your vision of what an ideal sports section should be, as well as references, salary requirements, and your resume. Apply by going to http://www.apply-to.com/job2632577 or by going to www.globegazette.com and clicking on Jobs at the Globe Gazette.

The Globe Gazette is a Drug Free Employer. The Globe Gazette (www.globegazette.com), and Lee Enterprises (www.lee.net) are equal opportunity employers.

 

Second time in less than six months on this one? Hmm.