Prep Reporter: Opelika-Auburn News

[Mike Szvetitz]

The Opelika-Auburn (Ala.) News is looking for a preps reporter immediately.

This is a very important position to not only our sports staff, but entire paper, as we cover 21 very competitive high schools.
We're looking for someone who can not only write gamers, features, previews, but who can also think outside the box in terms of coverage, social media, online video, etc., as it pertains to the beat.

The job will also require some "desking" duties ... We don't paginate/design the paper in house (we've got a consolidated editing center in Hickory, N.C.), but there are some residual responsibilities.
There will also be opportunities to cover Auburn University football, as well as other AU athletic events.

I know that sounds like a lot, but with a small staff, everyone has to do a little bit of everything.

I'm looking to move very quickly on this hire ... so please get your stuff in ASAP.

Send resume, cover letter, three references and five clips to [email protected].

If anyone has questions, they can email me there as well.

Thanks,
MIKE SZVETITZ

 

[David Morrison]

First!

Anyway, I'm the Auburn University reporter at the paper -- formerly the preps guy -- so I can vouch for the competitiveness of the beat and what it takes to handle it.

You can direct message me or e-mail me at [email protected] if you have any questions or want to know more about the job.

 

[KYSportsWriter]

What's the pay range for this?

 

[Bamadog]

I'll vouch for the goodness of Szvetitz. Great guy, great shop, great town. You couldn't go wrong.

 

[slappy4428]

Where's Stuart going?

 

[2underpar]

mike is most definitely good people and he puts out a quality product.

three small paper openings in alabama right now, btw

 

[slappy4428]

If you had to deal with a second year under El Presidente, am surprised there's not more than three openings...

 

[black dude with pompano]

In the tradition of Media General, the higher-ups are total clowns. But luckily Mike is a terrific guy and will insulate you from the nonsense above.

 

[RustyHampton]

How can anyone be completely insulated from what is going on above them in this business? every bad decision trickles down in some form or fashion

 

[big green wahoo]

I think Rusty makes a good point in most situations.

 

[Rockbottom]

How can anyone be completely insulated from what is going on above them in this business? every bad decision trickles down in some form or fashion

Although Rusty is always on point, THIS take is perhaps one of the most cogent and sound I have seen in a LONG time.

Back to the thread ...

rb

 

[Andrew Gribble]

Can't say enough good things about Mike. Fantastic boss and person. I put in close to two years here, so I can provide an honest take on the job, living situation, etc. Feel free to PM me.

 

[BujuBanton]

Threw my name in for consideration and Mike responded to let me know he got my stuff. That never happens. If that's not a sign of a decent guy to work for - I don't know what is.

 

[slappy4428]

Mike's a good guy. Best part is, he's got your back.

 

[Go State]

Did some freelance work for the paper when Auburn basketball played near Chicago a few years back. Mike was very easy to deal with over those two days and seemed like a stand-up guy. The staff was also very organized near deadline, which is a testiment to Mike.

 

[Gary L]

Applied as well. Seems to be a great place and great opportunity.

 

[Tim Stephens]

Good opportunity for somebody.

 

[BujuBanton]

they've made their choice on this one I hear

 

[dirtybird]

Wow, that's a fast one

 

[SteveMcQueen]

they've made their choice on this one I hear

Heard the same.