High school sports writer | Manhattan (KS) Mercury

[MiamiBoy]

We're looking for a deadline-driven writer to cover high school sports for The Manhattan Mercury in Manhattan, Kansas.

The APSE award-winning Mercury covers the 6A Manhattan High Indians as well as five smaller area schools, so we need someone who can juggle the schedules of numerous sports teams for the greatest coverage and best stories possible. The person also will assist with K-State sports coverage. Night and weekend hours are required.

Manhattan is a young, vibrant city of 56,000 in the scenic Flint Hills. It's home to Kansas State University and adjacent to Fort Riley. It has a small-town atmosphere with big-city amenities. Nearby, Tuttle Creek Lake and Konza Prairie wildlife preserve provide lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The Mercury offers a benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, three weeks vacation after the first year and profit-sharing plan. Bachelor's degree and reporting experience a plus, but most of all, we want someone who is intelligent, hungry and willing to work as part of a team.

The Mercury's sports staff placed in the top 10 in the Associated Press Sports Editors annual writing contest in four different categories and also was named a top-10 website in the country for its class.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three to five writing clips to Megan Moser at [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

 

[Justin Toscano]

This is my job. If anyone is interested, you can DM me on Twitter @JustinCToscano. Would be happy to answer any questions in an honest manner.

 

[Writer]

Did you take a position somewhere else?

 

[Justin Toscano]

Did you take a position somewhere else?

Yes. Not leaving on bad terms.

 

[Tom Ato]

I know some of the folks at this paper, and I've been told that they'll continue taking applicants through the end of this weekend or so.

Needless to say, if you're interested in this gig, I'd advise hurrying up and sending your materials their way.

 

[Patrick Murphy]

Is this job still available? If so, I'm interested.

 

[HanSenSE]

Is this job still available? If so, I'm interested.

In the spirit of this, the Easter and Passover seasons, I'll refer you to the post just above yours, And, because it's a tradition around here, fetch me a beer:

I know some of the folks at this paper, and I've been told that they'll continue taking applicants through the end of this weekend or so.

Needless to say, if you're interested in this gig, I'd advise hurrying up and sending your materials their way.

 

[Patrick Murphy]

It has been sent to them. I'm hoping for the best!

 

[Tom Ato]

I've been told this position has been filled. Not sure when the winner will announce publicly.

 

[Tom Ato]

For those wondering who landed this gig ...

 

[MSUgrad]

Hope he enjoys the sub-30K salary in a state with high taxes and cost of living.

 

[Matt Stephens]

Hope he enjoys the sub-30K salary in a state with high taxes and cost of living.

Kansas has a high cost of living? Compared to where?
Crapping on someone's unknown salary because it might be less than you'd accept is a weird flex.

 

[TrooperBari]

Kansas has a high cost of living? Compared to where?

Kansas -- 8th in cost of living, 12th in housing affordability, according to US News & Whatnot. It is slightly above average in terms of taxes, coming in 13th in effective tax rate.

 

[Liut]

Kansas -- 8th in cost of living, 12th in housing affordability, according to US News & Whatnot. It is slightly above average in terms of taxes, coming in 13th in effective tax rate.

I'm wondering how those rankings are skewed by Johnson County alone.

 

[Tom Ato]

Kansas has a high cost of living? Compared to where?
Crapping on someone's unknown salary because it might be less than you'd accept is a weird flex.

Maybe this is a joke about Manhattan (New York) that didn't land?

 

[apeman33]

If Johnson County didn't exist, I think Kansas would be a lot lower. If Southeast Kansas didn't exist, Kansas would be a lot higher.

I worked in Southeast Kansas and the majority of the state's poorest counties were down there.

 

[Liut]

If Johnson County didn't exist, I think Kansas would be a lot lower. If Southeast Kansas didn't exist, Kansas would be a lot higher.

I worked in Southeast Kansas and the majority of the state's poorest counties were down there.

I've written a book in which Johnson County is a factor in the second chapter. In the 1970s, it was one of the most affluent counties in the United States. My best guess is … it still is.

 

[Sports Barf]

Good luck living in Manhattan on that salary. You’ll probably have to commute from Newark

 

[Slacker]

Good luck living in Manhattan on that salary. You’ll probably have to commute from Newark

Where were you when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

 

[Tom Ato]

Good luck living in Manhattan on that salary. You’ll probably have to commute from Newark

"Good luck living in Manhattan on that salary. You’ll probably have to commute from (Junction City)."

(You probably don't want to live in Junction City.)