City:  Palestine, Texas
Newspaper:  Palestine Herald Press
Job Description & Requirements:  Situated deep in the heart of beautiful East Texas, the Palestine Herald Press, (a five-day a week newspaper, 5,500 daily and 6,100 Sunday)  is seeking an experienced, innovative, high-energy professional to lead our sales team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as marketing knowledge and a sense of creativity to help develop new revenue opportunities within the market.
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: meet and exceed set monthly revenue goals, budgeting, motivate, supervise and train the sales staff, coordinate sales efforts between Palestine and four additional papers within the East Texas Newspaper group, all the while controlling expenses and delivering a superior publication.
Palestine has the advantage of small community life yet lies within less than an hour’s drive of Tyler and less than two hours drive of Dallas. The rolling hills, verdant pine trees and sparkling lakes of the area make Palestine a wonderful place to live. The area offers outstanding healthcare facilities and strong educational opportunities.
Resumes accepted through November 30, 2009.
Contact Information: Send resumes to gwconnor@cnhi.com or mail to: Gary Connor, Publisher, Palestine Herald Press, P.O. Box 379, Palestine, Texas 75802

City:  Palestine, Texas
Newspaper:  Palestine Herald Press
Salary Range:  Lower $40s
Job Description & Requirements:  The Palestine Herald Press is seeking a Business Manager for its East Texas newspaper operations. This position is responsible for A/R, A/P, payroll for five newspapers, inventory, local HR management, month-end entries and closing, providing performance reports to publisher, working closely with corporate business associates, assisting with budget preparation and supervising daily business operations.
In addition to being knowledgeable in accounting, applicants must be organized, punctual, able to work well with others, perform efficiently and effectively under deadlines, and should have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn newspaper specific software quickly.
Applicants must have either a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or 5 years or more accounting experience. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan, medical, dental and vision insurance available.
Contact Information:  Send resumes to gwconnor@cnhi.com or mail to: Gary Connor, Publisher, Palestine Herald Press, P.O. Box 379, Palestine, Texas 75802

City:  Pauls Valley
Newspaper:  Pauls Valley Daily Democrat
Salary Range:  $18,000-$22,000
Job Description & Requirements:  We need an ambitious reporter to help fill the pages of our five-day a week paper with local news.
The assignment field is wide open. You'll have a chance to write all sorts of stories — government, education, features, politics, health, agriculture, business and enterprise pieces. You'll shoot photos, too, including some sports photos. Pagination skills and interest are a plus. We're the only daily paper in the county and we want more solid, local news coverage.
Pauls Valley sits on I-35, about 35 miles south of Norman, an hour south of Oklahoma City and two hours north of Dallas. We boast brick streets downtown and a spring festival celebrates the abundance of bricks in the community. We've got the big summer noodling contest, plenty of year-round festivals and a solid downtown for a small community. We're a great place for a young reporter to develop skills and good clips. However, the other reporters have ended up staying here for more than a decade. Perhaps you would, too.
Send a cover letter explaining why you're the best candidate for the job, writing and photo samples and a resume.
Contact Information:  Shelley Ridenour, publisher and editor, Pauls Valley Daily Democrat, P.O. Box 790, Pauls Valley, OK 73075. Electronic submissions are OK, but hard copies are preferred. E-mail to sridenour@paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com

City:  Hobbs, NM
Newspaper:  Hobbs News-Sun
Job Description & Requirements: The Hobbs News-Sun has an immediate opening for the Advertising Manager position.  The Advertising Manager is responsible for increasing market share in order to meet revenue goals for retail, preprint and classified advertising.  Directly supervises outside sales staff, classifieds sales, and ad production.  Must be professional, motivational, and able to train staff. Strong training skills a must. Position requires 3-5 years newspaper sales or management experience.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Contact:  Send resume to Hobbs News-Sun Attention Kenneth Norris. 201 N. Thorp. Hobbs, NM 88240 or admanager@hobbsnews.com

City:  Tulsa Area
Newspaper:  Neighbor Newspapers
Job Description & Requirements: Neighbor Newspapers is accepting applications for a Circulation Manager, in the Tulsa area.  Applicants must have an extensive background in managing and supervising all areas of a circulation department.  Excellent customer service skills, exceptional problem solving, and verbal and written communications skills are required.  Experience in Media Span circulation software is a plus. The position is responsible for growing circulation; oversee subscriber promotion/retention program, annual budgeting, and managing relationships with delivery contractors. This full-time position offers good pay and benefits, including paid-time off, group health and dental insurance, 401K plan.
Contact:  To apply email resume to:  cpicareers@neighbor-newspapers.com, fax to: 918-259-7584, or come to our Broken Arrow office to complete an application. We are at located at 524 S. Main St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012.    EOE

City:  Confidential
Newspaper:  Confidential
Salary:  Negotiable based on skill range
Job Description & Requirements:  An award-winning daily community newspaper, located in the Texoma region, is seeking an experienced, innovative, high-energy professional to lead its Advertising Department.  This key management position is responsible for the direction of our six-person sales team, quarterly magazines, an associated weekly newspaper, special sections and Internet sales.
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:  Meet and exceed a set monthly revenue goal, supervise and train sales staff, coordinate sales efforts for multiple publications, be an active member in the community, be an effective communicator with other department heads, create a positive work environment, and lead by example. The qualified candidate will possess strong leadership skills, be an innovative thinker with a sense of creativity to help develop new revenue opportunities within the market, and a proven ability to successfully motivate sales staff is required.  Customer service and a strong work ethic must be a top priority.
The area offers a high quality of life with an abundance of recreation, first-rate health care, a strong local arts community, strong educational opportunities and a progressive economic development program. Pay will be reflective of the skills you bring to the table.  A full range of benefits to include medical, dental, optical, 401K, paid vacation, sick and personal days, flexible spending and life insurance are part of the overall package.
Contact:  Interested candidates should email a creative cover letter telling me “why I should hire you” along with your resume, salary history, and references to:  dailynewspaperpublisher@yahoo.com.  All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.  Only candidates that are selected to participate in the interviewing process will be contacted.

City:  Mustang and Minco
Newspaper:  Minco-Union City Times
Job Description & Requirements:  The Minco-Union City newspaper is seeking an individual to sell display advertising in our weekly paper. Position includes base salary, 401-k, health, and commission. This is a full time job.
Contact:  Send resumes to Steven Kizziar at mustangpublisher@sbcglobal.net or fax to 405-376-3565.

City:  Guymon
Newspaper:  Guymon Daily Herald
Salary:  negotiable
Job Description & Requirements:  Energetic reporter/photographer sought to cover everything from government to schools, people to activities in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Join a young, ambitious staff that provides an award winning product to our subscribers. We are a 6 day weekly paper with a focus on local news. Excellent opportunity for journalist just starting out and wanting to make a difference. Quark and Photoshop are definitely a plus.
Contact:  Allison Gipe at publisher@guymondailyherald.com or Miranda Gilbert at editor@ptsi.net.
You may also fax your resume and writing clips to 580-338-5000. For more information call 580-338-3355.

City:  Stillwater
Newspaper:  Stillwater NewsPress
Salary:  Hourly + Commission
Job Description & Requirements:  Work with area businesses to ensure their success in marketing their products and services. Successful candidates utilize multi-media opportunities with focus on newspaper and internet advertising. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Previous experience in advertising and a degree in journalism or marketing is preferred, but not mandatory. We are willing to train the right person who is goal oriented and a team player. This is a full time position with benefits in a Big XII college town. To join this fun, fast-paced team apply today.
Contact:  Send resume to: Stillwater NewsPress, P.O. Box 2288, Stillwater, OK 74076. Attn: Jill Hunt or email: jhunt@stwnewspress.com

City:  OKC Area
Newspaper:  Suburban OKC Weekly
Job Description & Requirements:  Suburban OKC weekly seeks staff writer/photographer who can aggressively seek out and cover local news, handle a camera and layout crisp, exciting news pages for a fast growing newspaper in a growing, active community. You’ll cover local and county government, schools, police and fire, the local and area business scene, write features, and handle other general assignments. Must have good “nose for the news,” be able to get excited about what our readers want to read, and relate well to the community. Also should be well organized and able to produce without constant supervision. If this describes you and you want an opportunity to practice strong journalism with a chance to grow, please send your resume to newspaperjob@ymail.com.

City:  Elk City, OK
Newspaper:  Elk Citian
Salary Range:  Salary plus commission
Job Description & Requirements:  We are seeking a person to help us expand our business in a healthy advertising market. The person hired for this job will be responsible for working closely with our customers in designing marketing campaigns for both newspaper and internet advertising. We will train, but a  knowledge of Mac computers and InDesign and Photoshop would be considered a plus.
Contact: D.W. Manning, Publisher, 580-799-0925 (cell), 580-225-9400 (office), e-mail elkcitian@elkcitian.com. Visit our website at www.elkcitian.com.

City:  Dodge City, Kan.
Newspaper:  Dodge City (Kan.) Daily Globe
Job Description & Requirements:  The Dodge City (Kan.) Daily Globe, a Monday through Saturday daily paper with around 6,000 daily circulation, is looking for a versatile managing editor to supervise a newsroom of six people, a weekly Spanish-language newspaper, as well as build pages several nights a week. We boast a driven, multimedia-savvy news staff. This is a great chance for a motivated journalist to take the next step into managing an award-winning community paper. Ability to shoot photos, shoot and edit video preferred, but will train the right person. Ability to paginate with Quark Express is required. Dodge City is a town of about 30,000 people in the southwest corner of Kansas. We offer competitive pay with full benefits.
Contact: Send a resume with 4 to 5 clips and a description of why you'd make a good manager to: Darrel Adams, Publisher, 705 N. Second Ave. Dodge City, KS 67801.

City:  Bristow
Company:  CKA Publications
Salary Range:  $8.50 - $9 an hour
Job Description & Requirements:  Looking for a full-time reporter for twice weekly newspaper in Tulsa, suburb of Bristow. Prefer degree. Must have sense of humor. Flexibility essential. Computer skills, good writing skills, reliable transportation and valid driver's license needed. Email resume and references. Offer health insurance.
Contact:  email to bristownews@sbcglobal.net

City:  Duncan, OK
Newspaper:  The Duncan Banner, CNHI
Salary Range:  Depending on experience
Job Description/Requirements:  The Duncan Banner, a six-day daily, is seeking an area reporter. The ideal candidate will be community minded and have experience in writing, photography and layout. Experience in producing video will also be helpful. The reporter that fills this position will cover everything from the county fair to city council meetings. The Banner has been the top paper in its division of the Oklahoma Press Association newspaper contest four of the last five years. We are located in southwest Oklahoma, within easy driving distance of Oklahoma City and Dallas.
Contact:  To apply, send resumes to P.O. Box 1268, Duncan, OK, 73534-1268, or e-mail them to ron.booth@duncanbanner.com.

City:  Oklahoma City
Company:  eCapitol
Job Description & Requirements:  We are accepting applications for reporter positions with eCapitol.net, an online news and information service in Oklahoma City. eCapitol's focus is on the state Legislature from February to May, and we have a presence in the Capitol pressroom. We also cover state government, elections, national issues that affect Oklahoma and trends.
We are looking for reporters to write hard news stories about the issues facing the state. Qualified candidates should have strong news judgment, writing skills, knowledge of grammar and AP style and the drive to hit the ground running. A knowledge of politics is not a necessity.
Contact:  Applicants can submit their resumes and writing samples to the managing editor at erin@ecapitol.net. Questions can be directed to Erin at (405) 496-7758.

City:  Elk City, OK
Newspaper:  The Elk Citian
Salary Range:  Competitive/Negotiable
Job Description & Requirements:  This is a full-time position for a writer/photographer with a good work ethic.  If you want to sit behind your desk and do phone interviews, this is not the job for you. This paper is an aggressive, all-local news source for a busy, growing community.  We're looking for the right person to go out and find the stories that are important to our citizens then develop and write those stories in a way that our readers will understand and enjoy.
We're looking for the following attributes: Solid news and feature writing skills; Photography skills; Ability to report accurately on everything from police and government activities to school activities and personal feature stories; A willingness to take on controversial topics; Ability to research and write several front page or feature stories each week; An imaginative, out-of-the-box approach to story packages and angles; Ability to interact well with the public and co-workers; Neat personal appearance; Willingness to relocate to Elk City and become a part of the community.
Contact:  D. W. Manning, Publisher, The Elk Citian, 580-799-0925 (cell); 580-225-9400 (office); e-mail elkcitian@elkcitian.com. Visit our Website at www.elkcitian.com

City:  Elk City
Newspaper:  The Elk Citian
Salary Range:  Competitive/Negotiable
Job Description & Requirements:  We are seeking a person to be responsible for the school sports coverage for a city of 12,800 plus the surrounding smaller schools. This person will be responsible for the writing and photography, page layout and editing for the entire sports section. This person will also be responsible for the maintenance and tracking of all relative schedules. The position will require exceptional time management skills and a true love and knowledge of high school sports.
Attributes required: Ability to write, not only straight-forward sports reports, but the ability to "see beyond the ball" and develop engaging, unique sports packages; Excellent photography skills - a portfolio of sports photography will be requested with special emphasis on low-light photos such as night football games and basketball games; InDesign and Photoshop skills; Ability to design attractive and forward-leaning sports pages and packages; Ability to interact intelligently and respectfully with coaches, players and parents; Willingness to work hours required in the office as well as out in the field covering activities; Willingness to accept other, non-sports-related assignments if necessary; Neat personal appearance; Well-rounded sports knowledge beyond that of the average fan.
Contact:  D. W. Manning, Publisher, The Elk Citian, 580-799-0925 (cell); 580-225-9400 (office); e-mail elkcitian@elkcitian.com. Visit our Website at www.elkcitian.com

City:  Ardmore
Newspaper:  The Ardmoreite
Salary Range:  $25,000-$28,000
Job Description/Requirements:  We're looking for a news junkie with a solid writing background (including knowing how to spell) and page design skills. The assistant news editor slot is a full-time, entry-level, salaried management position whose main responsibility is copy editing, news selection and page design, as well as assigning newsroom stories. This position has some variation in hours depending on work flow. A normal work week would be approximately Tues. through Thurs. 3 to 11:30 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 2:30 to 11:30. This time frame includes a half-hour lunch break.
The ideal candidate has at least three-years of newsroom experience, advanced skills in In Design and Photo Shop and an understanding of great customer service and time management. If you can eliminate copy issues, select news items that attract readers, build and move attractive pages on deadline, work well with people and manage your time in a constructive manner you're our dream candidate. Web experience is just icing on the cake.
The Ardmoreite staff is committed to being the local news source for southern Oklahoma. We value our employees and our benefits package reflects that attitude. We offer paid time off, a 401k plan and options for health,dental and life insurance.
Contact Information: Please send story clips, examples of page design, letter of application and resume to Kim Benedict, Publisher, The Ardmoreite, 117 W. Broadway, Ardmore, OK 73401 or email to kim.benedict@ardmoreite.com, copy to marsha.miller@ardmoreite.com and put ANE in the subject line.

City:  Edmond
Newspaper:  Edmond Life & Leisure
Salary Range:  Progressive commission structure
Job Description & Requirements:  Come and join a stable and growing publication - Edmond Life  Leisure, a PRIVATELY-OWNED weekly, in Edmond - one of Oklahoma's most vibrant business communities. Your work and contributions for our publication, now 10 years old, will be appreciated and valued. During the year we produce special sections to complement our weekly publication.
We ask that you have sales experience and be a go-getter. These sections have an existing client base. Your duties will be to service these accounts and develop new ones. If you want the opportunity for career fulfillment, growth and have fun then contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact:  Jill Mitchell, Ad director, Edmond Life & Leisure, (405) 340-3311 or e-mail resume to jill@edmondpaper.com

City:  Mustang, OK
Company:  Mustang Times
Job Description & Requirements:  The Mustang Times newspaper is looking for a reporter who can work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help out with the work load.
Contact:  Please send resumes to Steven Kizziar at 553 North Mustang Road, Mustang, OK 73064 or e-mail mustangpublisher@sbcglobal.net.

City:  Oklahoma City
Company:  Tierra Media Group
Job Description & Requirements:  Are you one who can see the big picture while giving attention to details?  Do you enjoy working with numbers and easily grasp the function of software programs?  If so, we’ve got a great position for you.  We’re a growing media company, publishing a newspaper and several magazine products.  You’ll be primarily working with accounts receivable and circulation systems, engaged in both data entry and analysis and using Smart Publisher Pre1 and QuickFill.  We’re a 30-year young company with a great group of co-workers and good benefits.
Contact:  Send your resume and salary expectations to Marian Harrison, Tierra Media Group,  P.O. Box 54659, Oklahoma City, OK 73154 or mharrison@tierramediagroup.com.

City:  Tulsa
Newspaper:  The Journal Record
Salary Range:  $30,000-$35,000
Job Description & Requirements:  If you can find the people stories behind the balance sheets we'd like to talk to you. The Journal Record, a daily (M-F), statewide business paper has an opening for a business writer in our Tulsa bureau. If your idea of a business story is a re-written press release, please don't apply. If you know how to get out from behind your desk with a notebook in your hand and find the great stories no one else is telling, please send your resume and clips ASAP. The right candidate will also be experienced in (or open to learning) some multimedia reporting skills. The Journal Record is part of Dolan Media (NYSE:DM) and offers a 401(k) along with all the usual big-company benefits.
Contact:  Send your resume, salary requirements and Word or PDF clips in a single e-mail to editor@journalrecord.com.

City:  Oklahoma City
Company:  The Journal Record Publishing Company
Job Description & Requirements:  The Journal Record Publishing Company is seeking a creative, high-energy, driven individual to fill the role of Advertising Account Manager.  This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of advertising accounts for both the core newspaper product and a number of special publications throughout the year.  This is an outside sales position based out of our downtown Oklahoma City office.  Previous experience in print advertising sales is helpful, but not required.  A very strong work ethic and the ability to juggle multiple projects are absolutely necessary for success in this role.  The Journal Record Publishing Company is the publisher The Journal Record, Oklahoma’s daily business newspaper.  We have been in business since 1903.
Contact:  Please send resumes to: Sunny Cearley, Advertising Director, The Journal Record Publishing Company, sunny.cearley@journalrecord.com,, 101 N. Robinson Avenue, Suite 101, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, 405-278-2830, www.journalrecord.com

City:  Stigler
Company:  Stigler Printing
Salary:  Competitive and negotiable
Job Description & Requirements:  Stigler Printing is a family run printing company specializing in graphic design, printing, and mailing. We are currently experiencing strong growth in our graphics design department and are in need of an experienced graphic artist with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign skills. This person must be capable of working on small to large projects and effectively communicating with a production manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a high-energy environment with a growing company. Stigler Printing is a Mac based operation with current software and hardware.  Please give us a call today to learn more.
Contact Information:  Please feel free to contact us directly at 918-967-4655. Ask for  Matt Mayo or email him at matt@stiglernews.com, Stigler Printing, 204 S. Broadway, Stigler, Oklahoma 74462

City: Stillwater
Organization: Oklahoma State University-School of Journalism & Broadcasting
Job Description & Requirements: The growing program at The School of Journalism and Broadcasting at Oklahoma State University is seeking an energetic person with a background in multimedia news writing to serve as Editor in Residence for the 2010 spring semester. This position will primarily teach news writing/reporting courses, with emphasis on clear and concise writing, researching, interviewing and fact checking. Relevant professional experience required as well as experience mentoring beginning journalists. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Oklahoma State University is an AA/EEO/E-Verify employer. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.
Contact: Submit application letter, resume, transcripts and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Chair, Editor in Residence Search Committee, School of Journalism and Broadcasting, Oklahoma State University, 206 Paul Miller Bldg., Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078-4053.

City: Dodge City, KS
Newspaper: Dodge City (Kan.) Daily Globe
Salary Range: Negotiable
Job Description & Requirements: The Dodge City (Kan.) Daily Globe is seeking a versatile sportswriter to help cover area high schools, Dodge City Community College and tackle general sports assignments. Previous news writing experience and a firm grasp of AP style are essential, as is the ability to meet daily deadlines. Duties include writing daily stories as well as paginating several nights a week. New graduates and journalists looking to move up from weekly publications are encouraged to apply. We boast a young, multimedia-savvy news staff. This is a great chance for a motivated journalist just starting out to get their feet wet with southwest Kansas’ leading daily newspaper. Looking at moving up from a weekly? The Globe will work to develop the right person willing to take that next step. Ability to shoot photos, shoot and edit video preferred, but will train the right person. Ability to paginate is a plus. Dodge City is a town of about 30,000 people in the southwest corner of Kansas. We offer competitive pay with full benefits. 
Contact: Please send resume, including salary expectations, and three to five clips to Mark Vierthaler, Managing Editor, c/o The Dodge City Daily Globe, PO Box 820, Dodge City, KS 67801.

City: Enid, OK
Newspaper: Enid News Eagle
Salary Range: Competitive
Job Description & Requirements: Enid News & Eagle, an 18,000 circulation regional daily covering Enid and northwest Oklahoma, has an immediate opening for a photo and visual journalist. The right applicant will have the ability to shoot news, sports, features, enterprise and also a capability and desire to shoot and produce occasional videos for our Web site. Portfolios need to demonstrate technical proficiency, versatility, creativity and a good use of lighting. The paper provides Nikon digital camera equipment. Some night and weekend shifts will be expected. Applicants must be able to work well under deadline pressure.
Contact: To apply, send a digital portfolio, resume and cover letter to photos@enidnews.com or mail a tightly edited CD portfolio to Cindy Allen, managing editor, Enid News Eagle, P.O Box 1192, 227 W. Broadway, Enid, OK 73702.

City:  Oklahoma City
Newspaper:  The Journal Record
Salary Range:  $30,000-$34,000
Job Description & Requirements:  Are you a bit of a perfectionist? We hope so. We're looking for a copy editor and page designer who can make our pages and headlines so compelling people just can't wait to drop a few quarters in the newsrack.
Here's what we want you to do: Design great pages that help readers move through the paper; package news to help tell the story visually; and write headlines that demand subscribers read the copy under them. You also have to know the difference between effect and affect, when to spell out street and when to abbreviate it. If you're really, really good, you even notice when the reporter's math doesn't add up. You'll also be doing some first reads and should be comfortable asking reporters for additions, clarifications and, when necessary, complete re-writes. You'll select and edit some wire and art, too.
We're a five-day business daily, so the work week is Mon.-Fri. from late morning to early evening. The Journal Record is part of Dolan Media, so the job comes with all the usual benefits, including a 401(k).
Contact Information:  Send your resume, references, a couple of page designs and your salary requirements to editor@journalrecord.com. Tell us how soon you would be able to start. And send your stuff quickly.

City:  Broken Arrow, OK
Company:  Neighbor Newspapers/CPI
Job Description & Requirements: Neighbor Newspapers, a group of 16 community newspapers and shopping guides, is searching for an Outside Retail Advertising Account Executive.  We’re looking for a goal-oriented, self-starter who enjoy working with business people to help them market and grow their business. 
Successful previous direct sales experience is helpful and previous newspaper or media sales experience is a plus. You will be responsible for growing business in the assigned territory by managing customer base and developing new customers for our group of publications and web advertising products.  You will develop and implement a daily and weekly sales plan and be responsible for reaching a monthly revenue goal.
We offer a competitive salary and commission package with benefits including paid-time-off, profit sharing, group health and dental insurance, company paid life and long term disability insurance, and a self-directed 401K plan. CPI/Neighbor Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact:  Mail your cover letter and resume, including salary history, to: Neighbor Newspapers, 524 S. Main St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012, e-mail to careers@OK.NeighborNews.com or FAX to 918-259-7584.