Date Posted October 14, 2016
Industry Newspapers / Wires
Job Status Full-time
Salary Not Specified
Website
http://vicksburgpost.com
Description:
Cannons, casinos and the Corps make for an amazing news town. All it needs is a community-minded, self-motivated person to join its team as a reporter of its award-winning community newspaper. The Vicksburg (Miss.) Post is looking to expand its excellent news team.
Vicksburg is home to great Civil War history and modern science as well with three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers research facilities in the area. Vicksburg is a great place to live, located approximately 45 miles west of the state capital in Jackson.
This Pulitzer Prize winning, 10,000-circulation daily publishes Monday through Friday afternoons and weekend mornings. Recent local market research showed 7 out of 10 local residents turn to The Post for their news.
Candidates must be proficient in reporting and writing. This position requires an individual who loves to get out of the office and discover the news of our community, strong writing skills and the ability to work independently. Other duties may include in time updating website and social media.
Applicants should have a college degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent experience. Previous experience with InDesign and Photoshop a definite plus.
The full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities to advance within the company.
Compensation plan includes health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan, and paid holidays and sick leave.
Send your resume, work samples, references and salary history to Jan Griffey, editor, The Vicksburg Post,
[email protected].
