Job Bank

Updated July 3, 2008

Copy Editor

The Glenwood Springs Post Independent, an award-winning daily newspapers dedicated to high-quality community journalism, has an immediate opening for an experienced copy editor. Candidate should love writing great headlines,
working with reporters, turning around clean copy and be ready to grab design opportunities. This is a night shift with Quark experience is required but other candidates will be considered. Applicants must be able to work in a deadline-driven environment where the pace is fast and the emphasis on quality, accuracy and pride. This is a great opportunity to work in a fun newsroom that aims to do exceptional community journalism. Full benefits, vacation, 401 K, and more. Glenwood Springs is located on Colorado's Western Slope where great outdoor recreation opportunities in every season await. Contact editor Dale Shrull at dshrull@postindependent.com.

Posted July 3 - Expires August 3

Editor

Editor for Southeast Colorado twice weekly newspaper. Candidate must be able edit AP style, write sharp headlines and design interesting pages while managing a staff of three. Strong news sense and leadership essential.

The Lamar Ledger is published mornings each Wednesday and Friday. Lamar is located on the Southeastern plains of Colorado, 200 miles from Denver. The Lamar Ledger is associated with Scripps and Media News Group. It has a circulation of about 2,600. Lamar is a community of about 8,500 and is the county seat of Prowers County.

Send resume and cover letter to Sue Mizell, Publisher, Lamar Ledger, P.O. Box 1217, Lamar CO 81052. Or email to publisher@lamarledger.com

Posted July 1 - Expires August 1

Production artist

Weekly southeast-Denver community newspaper is seeking part-time production artist for editorial layout and some ad design. Must be proficient with Macs, InDesign and Photoshop. Knowledge of Dreamweaver a plus. Approximately 28 hours/week with full time hours mandatory on Monday and Tuesday. This is a production position composing newspaper pages in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Newspaper, magazine or other print production experience preferred. Local candidates only.
Email resume and cover letter to production@villagerpublishing.com

Posted June 13 - Expires July 13

General Assignment Reporter

The Sterling Journal-Advocate is now taking applications for general assignment reporter. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a journalism or English program, be familiar with the AP Style Book and comfortable using a digital camera. Our reporters are expected to do features or spot news, whatever is necessary. Ideally, the candidate would have an interest in cops and courts reporting. The Sterling Journal-Advocate is a six-day publication, publishing five afternoon editions and Saturday morning.
Sterling is in northeast Colorado, about 125 miles northeast of Denver and about 60 miles southwest of Nebraska.

Contact:

Forrest Hershberger
Journal-Advocate editor
fhershberger@journal-advocate.com
970-526-9280, ext. 241

Posted June 12 - Expires July 12

Sports Reporter

Sports reporter wanted at the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, a 7-day 12,000 circulation newspaper located in the mountains on Colorado’s Western Slope.
This is a great opportunity to cover a variety of sports with a heavy emphasis on high school sports reporting.
The ideal candidate will be a detail-orientated reporter who's passionate storytelling.
Benefits include medical and dental, 401(k), recreation bonus, training opportunities and advancement possibilities. Region full of recreation opportunities.
Send cover letter, resume and clips to dshrull@postindependent.com

Posted June 10 - Expires July 10

Advertising Sales Professional

Do you describe yourself as an excellent salesperson? Do you thrive on building new business? Would you like the opportunity to network with an established account list? Do you get excited about reaching your goals and providing superior customer service? Are you motivated by money and a sense of accomplishment? Do you have prior media experience?

If you answered “yes” to these questions - WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU! A unique opportunity exists in our team-oriented advertising department building new and rewarding business relationships, as well as maintaining a current list of advertisers. The successful applicant will possess a strong attention to detail, a proven track record, and an enthusiastic team spirit.

Our award-winning advertising department can offer you a generous compensation package, full benefits, and much more. Nonsmoker preferred.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Department; P.O. Box 59; Loveland, CO 80539; or email hr@reporter-herald.com

Posted May 29 - Expires June 29

General Assignment / Sports Reporter

Full Time General Assignment/Sports Reporter needed for the weekly Brush News-Tribune, located in Brush, Colorado. We seek a general assignment reporter who can also cover local sports. The general assignment duties will be for beats including local government, agriculture, education, features and the medical community. The coverage for sports will be of our local high school athletic teams. Position is entry level and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. The Brush News-Tribune offers health/dental/vision benefits, a 401(K) plan and the chance to start your career in community journalism. Send cover letter, resume and three clips to William R. Holland, publisher of The Fort Morgan Times, P.O. Box 329, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 or via email to
publisher@fmtimes.com.

Posted May 19 - Expires June 19 / June Colorado Editor

PENDING MEMBERSHIPS

06.06.08 - Brent Garnder-Smith (Reporter-Aspen Daily News), 517 E. Hopkins Ave., Aspen, CO 81611 - Phn: 970-925-2220 - E-mail: bgs@aspendailynews.com

06.06.08 - Brian Malone (photojournalist), PO Box 1492, Castle Rock, CO 80104 - Phn: 303-888-9649 - E-mail: brian@malonetv.com

06.10.08 - The Rocky Mountain Collegian (Holly Wolcott - Advisor), Box 13 Lory Student Center, Fort Collins, CO 80523 - Phn: 970-491-1781 - E-Mail: holly.wolcott@colostate.edu

06.10.08 - Mark Staub (freelance writer), 2314 Table Height Dr., Golden, CO 80401 - Phn: 720-989-7912 - E-mail: staub1167@msn.com

06.16.08 - Dr. Geoff Andersen (Research Physicist), 1532 Shane Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 - Phn: 719-332-4313 - E-mail: gpandersen@yahoo.com

06.19.08 - Sandra Titus (Owner / Editor) , 7395 E. Eastman Ave. #N-308, Denver, CO 80231 - Phn: 303-249-5922 - E-mail: stitus@denverdialogue.org

06.23.08 - Carbon Valley Herald (Jeff Tejcek - Managing Editor) , 451 Oak Street Suite 207, Frederick, CO 80530 - Phn: 303-833-2730 - E-mail: cvherald@yahoo.com

06.23.08 - James Egbert (photojournalist - Mountaineer), 6151 Specker Ave., Ste. 2180, Fort Carson, CO 80913 - Phn: 719-526-2173 - E-Mail: james.egbert@us.army.mil

06.23.08 - Randle Loeb (Editor - Denver Metro Homeless Voice), 1400 Lafayette St., Denver, CO 80210 - Phn: 303-620-1999 - E-mail:randleloeb@gmail.com