Sports reporter, Carrollton GA

[Fnerry]

The Times-Georgian, a small daily in West Georgia, is seeking a full-time sports reporter. Our paper covers eight local high schools and the Division II University of West Georgia. Candidates should have a journalism background, with a degree in journalism or a related field, and must demonstrate good writing and reporting skills. Applicants should be able to write a variety of sports articles including game stories and sports feature stories. The ideal candidate should also possess the ability to paginate using Quark. Carrollton is located in the West Georgia region, 45 minutes west of Atlanta, in a progressive and self-sustaining county. The Times-Georgian offers medical and dental insurance plans, paid mileage, paid vacation and a competitive 401(k) plan. The Times-Georgian is a member of Paxton Media Group, LLC. Send resume and writing samples to Sports Editor Jennifer Iannone, P.O. Box 460, Carrollton, GA 30117, or e-mail [email protected]. No phone calls.

 

[Methodtomymadness]

This job pops open about as frequently as the 3,000-mile mark and the time to change a car's oil.
Again, this is a Paxton paper. Walk away slowly on this one.

 

[boots]

This job pops open about as frequently as the 3,000-mile mark and the time to change a car's oil.
Again, this is a Paxton paper. Walk away slowly on this one.

This does not get the boots seal of approval and Jennifer is not the reason. She's OK. Her bosses, however.... well just tread very lightly where you walk.

 

[fmrsped]

Jennifer is very good, and while I don't know the entire story about the higher-ups, what I do know isn't good.

 

[mltru2tx]

I know a guy that had this gig until about this time last year. I guess they've gone through at least one other now. He didn't much good to say about the place. Unfortuntately, that's about all I can lend.

 

[novelist_wannabe]

Look, it's a small town paper. Some are better than others, but in general the pay is going to be low and you'll do everything. I don't see this one being much different from any of a thousand others.

 

[2underpar]

for a newbie, this wouldn't be that bad of a gig, simply because you'd get some experience covering a D-2 school.The proximity to Atlanta aint that bad, either. Can't say anything about the pay and the management,but there are probably worse gigs out there for somebody getting a start.

 

[Tarheel316]

It's a Paxton paper ... nuff said.

 

[2underpar]

as opposed to not having a job, i'd take the job no matter who runs the show.

 

[MU_was_not_so_hard]

Jennifer is very good, and while I don't know the entire story about the higher-ups, what I do know isn't good.

Just quit hatin' on that chick dude. She should be dead to you.

 

[fmrsped]

Jennifer is very good, and while I don't know the entire story about the higher-ups, what I do know isn't good.

Just quit hatin' on that chick dude. She should be dead to you.

I'm missing it here. ... But novelist is right, I'm certain the situation here is similar to a number of others. Gotta start somewhere.

 

[GameTime]

Small town paper....,so what does one expect in the pay department ? It's going to be low and yes one has to do it all yet isn't that what one calls "experience"? It's character building for your future in journalism. Everyone has to start somewhere(especially right out of school) and be willing to realize that they have a LOT to learn and be thankful that someone is willing to help them yet with some expectation that they did learn something in school. A know it all attitude won't get you far. I too heard that Jennifer is very good. Ever think that the candidates just aren't up to par and that's why the job is posted as frequently as a car needs an oil change? I heard the Paxton Group doesn't have the best reputation but realistically..is a sports writers job in a small town newspaper the beginning and end of your career?Your dealings with the higher ups should be nonexistent to place its reputation on your check list.

 

[boots]

Small town paper....,so what does one expect in the pay department ? It's going to be low and yes one has to do it all yet isn't that what one calls "experience"? It's character building for your future in journalism. Everyone has to start somewhere(especially right out of school) and be willing to realize that they have a LOT to learn and be thankful that someone is willing to help them yet with some expectation that they did learn something in school. A know it all attitude won't get you far. I too heard that Jennifer is very good. Ever think that the candidates just aren't up to par and that's why the job is posted as frequently as a car needs an oil change? I heard the Paxton Group doesn't have the best reputation but realistically..is a sports writers job in a small town newspaper the beginning and end of your career?Your dealings with the higher ups should be nonexistent to place its reputation on your check list.

True, everyone has to start somewhere but NO ONE has to be abused. There are far too many horror stories attributed to this place and other in the Paxton group. There is NO EXCUSE for that at any level.

 

[Brookerton]

I'm not sure why everyone is bashing this place. It's not like the MDJ.

As mentioned before this is a great place for someone just starting out. Yes, the pay will be very low. Probably in the low 20s, but Carrollton is a pretty cheap place to live. It's a college town, so there are plenty of cheap apartments.
They have some pretty good teams to cover in the area. Carrollton (hometown of Eagles WR Reggie Brown) always seems to be good in everything, especially football and Bowdon is pretty good.
As far as doing everyting, I don't think you have to take your own pictures, so that is a plus, but there are a lot of schools in the coverage area for just a two-person sports desk.
Getting the opportunity to cover a college is also a plus, even if it's a D-II school. UWG is always good in men's basketball and are pretty good in other sports.

 

[GameTime]

Oh I agree, NO ONE should be abused. Its just that sometimes the label "abuse" is used subjectively to cover up for ones own inadequacies. Ya know....always blame the other guy. But in any legit cases,it's unacceptable. Clearly you are privy to some. My opinion is... if you go in eager to learn(not know it all already),dedicated to your profession, willing to take advice/criticism,conduct yourself in a professional way,learn from your mistakes &remember what area of the country and what level of sports you are reporting for you should do well anywhere. Yea sure you'll be busy as suggested by another poster with the TG having a 2 person sports department,but again everyone has to do time in the trenches.