Sports editor, McComb, Miss.

Bamadog · Jun 29, 2013

The McComb, Miss., Enterprise-Journal is looking for a sports editor. The ideal candidate must be able to cover the Big 3 of sports — baseball, basketball and football — as well as give due attention to other activities, from swimming to volleyball and track and field. Organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines are a must. Mastery of Quark Xpress and AP style are essential, as is strong writing and editing skills and a solid news judgment. The ideal candidate also must be able to manage and recruit stringers, work with coaches and write compelling sports features. The Enterprise-Journal is a 10,000-circulation afternoon daily that publishes six days a week. This paper's primary sports coverage includes four high schools and a community college in Pike County, Miss., as well as about a half dozen other schools in neighboring counties and Tangipahoa Parish, La. Our sports pages also focus on the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Mississippi State University, the University of Southern Mississippi and Louisiana State University, as well as the local kids who make good and get into Division I, the NFL, Major Leagues and the NBA. McComb is a little more than an hour's drive away from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Jackson and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The cost of living is low, the team rivalries are intense and opportunity is knocking. Send resume, cover letter and clips immediately to news@enterprise-journal.com. No phone calls.
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http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=620660

As the former SE there in 2006, I can attest this is a good gig for a young buck fresh out of school. ME Matt Williamson is definitely good people. So is reporter/outdoors man Ernest Herndon. His book on the canoeing rivers of Mississippi is the reference if that's what you like to do.

It's a one-man band, but also on J-jobs is a job opening for a news reporter who'll pitch in during football season. So you won't be completely alone.

There are three public high schools in town: McComb, North Pike in Summit and South Pike down in Magnolia. Parklane Academy is the private school. There are also several schools in the area that get tangential coverage at best.

Also in Summit is the community college.

You're about an hour north of NOLA, which is nice. An hour south of Jackson, if that's your thing. Just across the border in Kentwood, La. is the home of Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears. No, it's not a museum.

PM me with any questions about the area.

Drip · Jun 29, 2013

Bamadog said:

The McComb, Miss., Enterprise-Journal is looking for a sports editor. The ideal candidate must be able to cover the Big 3 of sports — baseball, basketball and football — as well as give due attention to other activities, from swimming to volleyball and track and field. Organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines are a must. Mastery of Quark Xpress and AP style are essential, as is strong writing and editing skills and a solid news judgment. The ideal candidate also must be able to manage and recruit stringers, work with coaches and write compelling sports features. The Enterprise-Journal is a 10,000-circulation afternoon daily that publishes six days a week. This paper's primary sports coverage includes four high schools and a community college in Pike County, Miss., as well as about a half dozen other schools in neighboring counties and Tangipahoa Parish, La. Our sports pages also focus on the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Mississippi State University, the University of Southern Mississippi and Louisiana State University, as well as the local kids who make good and get into Division I, the NFL, Major Leagues and the NBA. McComb is a little more than an hour's drive away from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Jackson and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The cost of living is low, the team rivalries are intense and opportunity is knocking. Send resume, cover letter and clips immediately to news@enterprise-journal.com. No phone calls.
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http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=620660

As the former SE there in 2006, I can attest this is a good gig for a young buck fresh out of school. ME Matt Williamson is definitely good people. So is reporter/outdoors man Ernest Herndon. His book on the canoeing rivers of Mississippi is the reference if that's what you like to do.

It's a one-man band, but also on J-jobs is a job opening for a news reporter who'll pitch in during football season. So you won't be completely alone.

There are three public high schools in town: McComb, North Pike in Summit and South Pike down in Magnolia. Parklane Academy is the private school. There are also several schools in the area that get tangential coverage at best.

Also in Summit is the community college.

You're about an hour north of NOLA, which is nice. An hour south of Jackson, if that's your thing. Just across the border in Kentwood, La. is the home of Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears. No, it's not a museum.

PM me with any questions about the area.
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Not that it means anything but I will vouch for Bama Dog's work in McComb. You will be challenged constantly but the rewards can be great.

Zads07 · Sep 10, 2013

This position was reposted today on jj.com
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=620660

Company: Enterprise-Journal
Position:
Sports Editor
Location:
McComb, Mississippi
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: $25,000 to $30,000
Ad Expires:
October 15, 2013
Job ID: 620660
Website: http://www.enterprise-journal.com

Description:

The Enterprise-Journal, an 8,000-circulation daily paper in McComb, Miss., has an immediate opening for a sports editor. You cover everything from football and basketball to volleyball and track. You need to be a good planner, a good reporter and writer, and be able to design pages under tight deadlines. Establishing good relationships with coaches and recruiting sports correspondents will make your life much easier. McComb is a small town on Interstate 55, and no more than two hours from Jackson, New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the Mississippi Gulf coast. Send your resumé and three references to publisher@enterprise-journal.com.

Bamadog · Sep 11, 2013

Apparently, they've had some trouble trying to fill it.

BrianGriffin · Sep 11, 2013

If I'm not mistaken, Parklane Acadmey is the alma mater of Britney Spears, who lived in Kentwood, La. (about 10-15 minutes away from McComb), but crossed over the state line to go to private school in Mississippi.

I gather Parklane is a bit of a white flight kind of private school, as opposed to a highfalutin academic powerhouse.

Drip · Sep 11, 2013

Bamadog said:

Apparently, they've had some trouble trying to fill it.
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Bama, as you know, it's a special place. It has its challenges.

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