Sports writer, Garden City (Kan.) Telegram

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Company: The Garden City Telegram
Position: Sports Writer
Location: Garden City, Kansas
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Not Specified
Ad Expires: June 22, 2008
Job ID: 273593


Description:
The Garden City Telegram seeks a sports writer to join its sports staff. The successful candidate will help develop story ideas and provide coverage for 19 high schools and one community college in our 12-county area, and will be a key member on a staff of three full-time sports reporters. Responsibilities would include event coverage, features, special projects, columns, and some copy editing and page design. Candidates should have strong writing and reporting skills, be willing to travel, and able to work nights and weekends. The Telegram, part of the six newspaper Harris Group, offers a generous salary and benefits, a chance to work with an outstanding staff and opportunity for advancement. We are an afternoon daily with a Saturday morning edition, located in the economic hub of southwest Kansas. The Telegram is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, send résumé, cover letter and work samples to: Brett Riggs, managing editor, The Garden City Telegram, 310 N. Seventh St., Garden City, KS 67846 or e-mail riggs@gctelegram.com

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

Good grief ... it's sad what's happening out there. Good paper, great management ... it's just in such an isolated place. that's the only reason this paper has so much turnover.

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

I wouldn't say the only reason, but it is a big one.

I think the wheels are falling off the economic hub.

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

I'll agree with this.

I'm the guy departing, and I'll say that Brett Riggs, the Managing Editor, is one of the nicest and fairest guys anyone could ever work for. Example: A few nights ago, last Friday night, he stuck around in sports to help type up the huge influx of regional track agate that rolled off the fax machines at about 10:30 p.m. I haven't been doing this long, but I'm guessing not too many MEs rent themselves out as an agate clerk.

In reality, this is a great place to cut your teeth if you're just breaking in like I was. The only drawback is location, location, location. The town has a very serious illegal immigration problem that causes a lot of friction around the community. You're a good 3-3 1/2 hour from the nearest significant population base in Wichita, and another five from Denver, six from KC and eight from Dallas. It's a lonely, lonely area if you're striking out from a major city.

But, if you're single or have a girlfriend/fiancee/wide (like I did) who is willing to put up with a year in exile, it's one of the better places around to get experience and solid clips. Part of me is happy I'm leaving for greener pastures, but I don't regret working here in the slightest.

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

Second that.

Second.

Second.

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

Economic hub of SW Kansas! Them's fightin' words to Liberal. Heck, Liberal's a two-newspaper town now!

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

Hell, Liberal is a three-paper town.

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

After spending four years there - following 22 in Kansas City, Iola and Lawrence - I could not say one bad thing about Garden City or the Telegram beyond location. Well ... the smell of the feedlots sucks too.

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

3 1/2 hours from Wichita? Damn. Sounds lonely indeed.

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

Opinions vary.

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

Second.

 

Re: Work in the ``Economic Hub of SW Kansas''

Next time some of you try the local fare, ask for the stuffed groundhog.

Only available at certain times of the year, but it is simply outstanding.