NYPA-job bank

The New York Press Association Job Bank is an online forum where community newspapers in New York post help wanted ads, job seekers post their qualifications, and both can link to employment hunting/job posting Websites.

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Visiting Assistant Professor- Magazine Journalism Visit our web site at www.plattsburgh.edu/hr. We currently have a vacancy for a non-tenure-track three-year Visiting Assistant Professor in the Journalism Department. Master’s Degree with substantial newspaper and/or magazine industry experience required. Undergraduate-level teaching experience preferred. Please refer to our website above for more information. (05/08)

We are seeking a motivated individual who possesses the following qualities: excellent communication skills, detailed/organized, has excellent typing ability, is knowledgeable in Quark and Baseview, is eager to learn and is motivated to sell in our Classified Department. FT, salary plus commission, dental, health and 410K plan available. Come join a winning team! Contact Pamela Geskie, 518-828-1616 ext. 2233 or e-mail resume to: pgeskie@registerstar.com. 05/08

Messenger Post Media is searching for candidates with an eye for stories and a drive for telling them in multiple platforms. Work out of our modern offices in Canandaigua, N.Y., the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region but just 30 minutes from the Rochester metropolitan area. Part of the growing GateHouse Media company, we're a group of one daily and ten weekly newspapers that work together as one progressive newsroom (we operate on brand-new MacBook laptops and use high-def digital video cameras). Applicants should be bold, tireless and ready to jump feet first into a fast-paced environment. We're looking for folks who learn fast, write well, and aren't afraid to be creative. On-line experience is a plus. Young and seasoned reporters are encouraged to apply. Send your resume, cover letter, and copies of your best work to Executive Editor Robert Matson, 73 Buffalo St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 or rmatson@mpnewspapers.com. 4/8

Small weekly community paper in Upstate New York looking for an energetic general news reporter. Beat will include high school sports, features, courts and cops, and local government. Competitive salary, medical, dental and 401K offered. Send cover letter, resume, and clip files to Adam Atkinson, editor, 7567 S. State St., Lowville, NY 13367; or by email to adamatkinson@lowville.com (4/8)

Director of Online Services Richner Communications, Long Island's largest publisher of community newspapers, is looking for someone to lead our efforts as we transition from traditional newspaper publishing to interactive electronic media. We’re willing to consider a wide range of experience, but familiarity with the newspaper business and prior web publishing experience are strongly preferred. Experience in advertising sales, editorial and web design will all be considered, as will other business experience. Knowledge of Nassau County and the communities we serve is also a plus. Richner Communications publishes 26 editions of Herald Community Newspapers, PrimeTime Xpress and The Jewish Star, reaching 150,000 Nassau County homes each week. We offer a casual, collaborative work environment in our new headquarters in Garden City, good benefits including health and 401(k) and a competitive salary. Please send cover letter and resume to HR@liherald.com (2/08)

Copy/Desk Editor Copy edits editorial material and advertisements for fax, grammar and syntax, as well as reviews all copy for clarity and correct usage according to in-house style. Read through all stories (surfing) to ensure consistency throughout publications. Skill Requirements Must be able to flow text and edit copy in InDesign. Must be an excellent copy editor and proofreader. Strong writing skills, excellent knowledge of grammar. Must be able to input corrections and edits accurately. Must know Quark inside and out. Proficient in MS Word. Must know Photoshop to the extent of being able to make a bad jpeg into a usable file (including color correction, photo sizing, basic retouching, etc.). Must know AP style. Interpersonal Skills Must be able to take instruction and then take action on said instruction without repetitive re-instruction. Must be able to work well under deadline pressure and be prepared to work late hours. Send resume and salary reqs to: resume3@unitmanager.com. Job Code: CPY/Custom. (01/08)

We are seeking a professional individual for outside sales in the Greene and Ulster County areas. Candidate must have excellent communication skills, good work ethics in paying attention to detail, and work well in a deadline driven, goal oriented environment. A reliable vehicle is a must! Base salary, plus commission. Bonus incentives, Health, Dental, 401K available. Interested in joining a winning team? Contact Pamela Geskie, Hudson-Catskill Newspapers, 518-828-1616 ext. 2233 or email resume to: pgeskie@registerstar.com (01/08)

Herald Community Newspapers, is a 15-edition of local weekly newspapers, with a tradition of quality community journalism. We are looking for an experienced journalist to edit one of our newspapers covering communities on the South Shore of Nassau County, Long Island, New York. The focus of our paper is community news; on the people in the neighborhoods we serve, covering the schools, events, government and the people, places and events that make our communities tick. Qualified candidates must have at least two years of newspaper or wire service experience in editing and reporting. Long Island residents a strong plus. Candidates must have their own car and cell phone. As a journalist, you will be required to cover occasional evening events in the local community. Benefits and a good salary. Qualified applicants should e-mail email their resume and salary requirements to hr@liherald.com with EDITOR Position as the subject line. Or fax your resume and salary requirements attention Brigid Barkley at 516-569-4942. Or mail your resume and salary requirements to 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530. Please no phone calls. (12/07)

I am applying for an entry level position as a reporter. As a journalist, I think one of my strongest attributes is my natural curiosity for everything. This is an incredibly underrated ability that I think you’ll find in few young reporters. I love the challenge of taking a potentially boring story and making it more appealing by writing it that way. Just the same, I enjoy taking a complicated story and making sense of it for the common reader. Contact: A.J. Hoffman (989) 284-6614 [cell] or (989) 832-7722 [home] or email:hoffm2aj@cmich.edu 04/08

I am seeking a full-time position as an editor/writer/photographer, or as a freelance contributor for contract work, with a newspaper/magazine on Long Island or a "beat" within a reasonable commuting distance from my home. I've been a freelance editor/writer/photographer for 15-plus years. My background also includes nearly 20 years in marketing and I have worked in a large agency environment down to family-owned businesses. My expertise includes strong creative skills, strong writing and communications skills, great organization and administration skills, and I possess a knack for building relationships. The ideal position would be an editor/writing position with a photography component, writing hard news or special interest stories that would include writing about current events, community activities and events, personalities, and local politics. I have written quite extensively on many subjects and believe my combined skills, experiences, and expertise would be a great asset to any publisher seeking a skilled communicator, presenter, business-minded, no-nonsense, hard working, networker. Visit www.joellucks.com for more information. (3/08)