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Sports Writer: The River Valley Newspaper
Group is searching for a sports writer to join its award-winning staff at
The Winona Daily News. This position would mainly serve as
a high-school sports coordinator, organizing, writing and breaking stories on
the 14 area high schools in our coverage area. Strong organizational, reporting
and writing skills are required. Winona, Minn., sits on the banks of the
Mississippi River, and is home to NCAA Division II Winona State and Division III
Saint Mary’s University. The reporter will join an energetic and ambitious
newsroom that dominates the news coverage in southeast Minnesota, in print and
online. The newspaper has a daily circulation of nearly 12,000. The River Valley
Newspaper Group, a division of Lee Enterprises (Davenport, Iowa), is proud to be
the primary source for local news, information and advertising in its
communities in southwest Wisconsin and Minnesota, reaching 76 percent of the
adults in our markets. Join a winning team when you apply online at
rivervalleynewspapers.com. A
great benefit package is offered to full-time employees, which includes medical,
dental and vision plans, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life
insurance, and long-term disability. Application deadline: Sept. 18, 2010.
Sports Reporter: The Independent in Marshall, is looking for a full-time sports reporter to help in covering 12 area high schools and NCAA Division II Southwest Minnesota State University for an award-winning six-days-a-week newspaper. Applicant should have strong writing and photography skills. Layout experience a plus. Send cover letter, resume and story and photo clips to: Sports Editor Joe Brown, 508 W. Main St., Marshall, MN 56258, or e-mail to jbrown@marshallindependent.com.
News Editor: News Editor sought for weekly community newspaper in central Minnesota. Exciting, progressive changes are taking place in our area and you can be part of them. Our community boasts an active visual and performing arts culture as well as a variety of exciting school music, sports and academic activities. We are in the heart of hunting and fishing country. Job responsibilities include producing stories and photos of local government activities, other news and sports as well as features and special publications. Some evening and weekend work is required. Familiarity with page layout and InDesign is a plus, but we will train. Interest in website and social media also a plus, but not required. Qualifications include solid reporting, writing and photography skills. Four year degree preferred. Ambition, a good work ethic and an interest in community are important. Email resume and clips to Brenda Halvorson at info@staplesworld.com or mail to P.O. Box 100, Staples, MN 56479.
Night Editor: The Daily Globe of Worthington, an award-winning daily newspaper in southwest Minnesota, has an immediate opening for a full-time night editor. Applicant must have strong page layout skills, be proficient with Quark and have a working knowledge of AP style. Position includes full benefits at a newspaper that prides itself on teamwork and at a company, Forum Communications, which provides excellent opportunity for advancement. Send cover letter and resume to: Ryan McGaughey, Worthington Daily Globe, 300 11th St., Worthington, MN 56187. Or, e-mail to rmcgaughey@dglobe.com.
Sales Rep: Immediate opening for advertising sales representative to take over existing accounts and develop new business for the Redwood Gazette & Web page, Livewire, and Western Peach. Sales experience preferred. Strong communications skills time management and organizational skills are needed for this bi-weekly countyseat publication in Redwood County. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental, life insurance and paid vacation. Send resume to: Redwood Falls Gazette, P.O. Box 299, Redwood Falls, MN 56283. Attn: Pat Schmidt, Publisher. E-mail: pat@redwoodfallsgazette.com Phone: 507-637-2929. References required.
Sports Reporter: The Daily Globe, in Worthington, Minn., has an immediate opening for a full-time sports reporter. Applicant should have strong computer and writing skills with abilities in page design, photography and copy editing. We cover roughly 20 high schools and one college. This is an excellent opportunity at an award-winning daily newspaper in an area that loves its high school sports. Send resume to: Sports Editor Aaron Hagen, Daily Globe, 300 11th St., Worthington MN 56187, or e-mail to ahagen@dglobe.com.
Reporter: Reporter opening. Small daily, big opportunity to report news in multiple formats – from newsprint to magazines to video. Resume and clips to dave.churchill@austindailyherald.com.
News Editor: Sought for weekly community newspaper in south central Minnesota. Responsibilities include writing, photography and pagination. Must be community focused and value what small towns have to offer. Must be a good writer who is motivated by quality. Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and QuarkXpress a plus. Please email resume and a sample of your work to mikek@cccinternet.net
Advertising Sales: Newspaper/Shopper group in South Central MN has an opening in its sales department. Ideal candidate should be self motivated, organized and communicate well. Past sales experience preferred. Must have reliable transportation. References required. mikek@cccinternet.net
Display Advertising Sales Representative: Lillie Suburban Newspapers has an immediate opening for a Display Sales Representative. We are seeking a self-motivated, energetic, Display Sales Representative. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of increasing retail sales, be able to work under deadlines, and be self-motivated. Prior advertising sale is a plus, but we can train the right person. The position offers an existing account list with plenty of opportunity to grow, competitive compensation, 401 K, medical and dental,. Send resume and cover letter to Tony Fragnito, 2515 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul, MN 55109 or email tfragnito@lillienews.com.
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(BUY) Got a copy of Quark 6 thru 7 software pkg. you are not using? must be able to register. Drop me an e-mail at merch@rrcnet.org
(SELL) Web Design: Are you looking for a low-cost web page for your newspaper? We have found a fantastic company that specializes in small newspapers with great customer service and everything we were looking for in a web page. Check it out at www.page1publications.com and call Rolly at 218.230.8942. Page 1 Publications, East Grand Forks
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Nice Weekly: In South Central Minnesota with 110+ year history in the community. TWICE a MONTH newspaper in eastern suburb of the Twin Cities. Great looking paper with loads of potential. Motivated seller PRICE REDUCED: Two County Seat Weeklies in eastern North Dakota. Combined revenues at $500,000. Owner is motivated and wants to make a deal. Great cash flow. WEEKLY on South Dakota's northern border in tourist area. Perfect owner-operator situation, present owner willing to work with buyer to ensure success. Contact Julie Bergman, WB Grimes & Co.,at julie@wiktel.com or 218.230.8943.
Weekly Newspaper: For sale, 1750 circulation, member of SW peach, modern computer system, commercial printing, office products, SW Minnesota. Present owner of 40 years retiring. Lamberton News 507-752-7181.
Progressive Newspapers: For sale in northern Iowa, close to the Minnesota border. Three weeklies around $600,000 gross, $100,000 down, will sell on contract. For details call News Brokerage of Iowa, 319-350-2770 or e-mail dtapppnewsbrokerageofiowa@gmail.com.
Publishing (Photos Available): SOUTH DAKOTA: Weeklies (4), No. of Sioux Falls, sales @ $300K+; Weekly, County Seat, 3000 subscribers, Sales near $800K. NORTH DAKOTA: Printer/Publisher, sales @$2 Million, Financing. MINNESOTA: Weeklies, Near Rochester; Weeklies, 4.2 million price tag; Weekly Group, Sales at 1 1/4 Million, 5 Publications; Shopper, Near Winona, Sales @ $900K; Quarterly Magazine, Metro, Run from Home, Priced @ $55K-nets $40K IOWA: Three weeklies, No. Iowa. Are you for sale? Call me, I can help. Lowell Webster, Newspaper Sales and Service, Calhoun Companies, 4940 Viking Drive, Suite 450, Edina, MN 55435, Phone 952-831-3300, Fax 952-831-6516. Look for us on the Internet: www.calhouncompanies.com.