Sports Reporter - Carthage, TX

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Date Posted August 31, 2015
Location Carthage, Texas
Position Reporter
Job Status Full-time
Salary Not Specified

Description:
East Texas newspaper group seeks a sports reporter. This position has primary responsibility for coverage of Carthage High School sports and local college sports, non-traditional sports, outdoor sports and occasional coverage of other area high school and college programs. This job is based at the Payola Watchman reporting to the Longview News-Journal sports editor; afternoon and weekend work are required, and area travel is required. Job requires good writing skills, especially the ability to write game stories on deadline and ability to turn a feature or personality profile. Must have an outstanding command of English, including grammer, spelling and knowledge of an adherence to AP style. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and at least one year of recent daily newspaper or website experience ( or at least two newspaper reporting internships), and a solid understanding of how to report, write and deliver information online and in print in a fast-paced news environment. Valid drivers license and proof of insurance required. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and clips or links illustrating proficiency in page design and copy editing to …. jpye@marshallnewsmessenger.com

 

"Must have an outstanding command of English, including grammer......."

 

Also it's the PANOLA WATCHMAN, not PAYOLA.

 

There goes another French benefit.

 

If you send an edited version of this ad back to them, does that work in your favor, or against it?