Sports Reporter, Cecil Whig, Elkton, Md.

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Company: The Cecil Whig
Position:
Seeking sports reporter
Location:
Elkton, Maryland
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Not Specified
Ad Expires:
July 16, 2008
Job ID: 936114
Website: http://www.cecilwhig.com

Description:
The Cecil Whig in Elkton, Md., seeks a talented sports reporter to complete a three-person staff. The job provides an opportunity to write features, columns and game stories. Working at the Whig provides its reporters with a variety of opportunities, including covering the McDonald’s LPGA Championship, two NASCAR weekends at Dover International Speedway, horse racing and select professional events in Aberdeen and Baltimore. We place a high value on writing about the people who make the games interesting, not just who did what and when. We also place a premium on our local sports coverage, which includes nationally ranked Cecil College and the University of Delaware. An ability to write an outdoors column is an added bonus. Applicants should have a strong work ethic, be enthusiastic about sports and prepared to work holidays and weekends. Knowledge of Quark, InDesign and Photoshop is a plus. The Whig offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement and paid vacation. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and six clips to sports editor John Davis at jdavis@cecilwhig.com. No phone calls please.

 

30 min from Wilmington, DE
1 hr from Philly
1:10 from Baltimore
1:50 from DC

The Whig's weekday circulation is 17,500

 

Elkton, AKA the last exit in Maryland on I-95 before the useless $4 toll that is the Delaware Turnpike. To whoever takes this job, do not ever go north on I-95 when you're in Maryland or south when you're in Delaware unless you want to lose a quick $4.

 

I was just up at the UD graduation the other weekend. Newark, Del. is a decent little college town just across the state line from Elkton so I'd guess the nightlife isn't too bad compared to a lot of places.

 

I should add that I'll answer questions regarding this job/paper via PM if anyone has them.

 

From what I hear, in Elkton a 25 and under female without a kid or two is the rare exception. On the other hand, if John Davis is still there, that's a positive. Good guy.

 

Seems that a UDel graduate would be a great fit for this gig, given the location.

 

anyone know who left, and where to?

 

I'll back up the John Davis supporter. He's a good guy and talented. You'll learn from him. Also, the South Delaware beaches - particularly Dewey - can be a lot of fun in the summer.

 

Does anyone know the pay? any relocating expenses? the cost of living in the area?

 

Cost of living, I'd think, is very low for the region. I'm guessing no on moving expenses though sometimes a paper will surprise with you with some token money.

 

He's there. Consider those sentiments echoed. (Regarding both John and the women).