Account Executive -- WLEX-18 (5/5/08)

WLEX-TV has an immediate opening for an experienced Account Executive.  The right candidate will possess a successful track record in commission-based media sales and have excellent presentation skills. Candidate should have a minimum of two years of media sales experience, a strong work ethic, superior customer service skills, and have the ability to develop new revenue opportunities for both WLEX-TV and LEX18.com.

LEX 18 is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and females are encouraged to apply. Please send resume with cover letter to: Human Resources, WLEX-TV, P.O. Box 1457, Lexington, KY 40588 or e-mail to humanresources@wlextv.com.

Staff Writer -- The Spencer Magnet (5/5/08)

The Spencer Magnet, a 4,100 circulation weekly located in fast-growing and yet largely rural Spencer County, is seeking a staff writer to cover sports, education and general assignments. As part of an editorial staff of two, the staff writer would also be responsible for taking photographs to accompany stories and help with page layout and design.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field desired.
  
• Good writing, researching and interviewing skills.
  
• Good grammar, spelling and punctuation required.
  
• Competency in photography, Photoshop.
  
• Electronic page design. Knowledge of electronic imaging helpful.
  
• Commitment to quality in all aspects, from news coverage to design.
  
• Good organization and time management skills.
  
• Ability to work well with others, both internal and external customers.
  
• Knowledge and interest in the Internet.
  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Write sports and news stories and features, as well as a regular weekly column.
  
• Cover assigned beats.
  
• Develop/write features and news for special publications, promotions.
  
• Come up with story ideas relevant to the local community.
  
• Fill in for editor during vacations and other absences.
  
• Conduct interviews and complete research for stories
  
• Assure accuracy and objectivity in all news reporting.
  
• Take photographs (sports, news, features, business/community) as assigned and to accompany news stories.
  
• Electronic design of select news, sports and/or features pages.
  
• Participate in team and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Serve as positive liaison with the public.
  
• Must have a vehicle to travel to assignments; valid drivers’ license and proof of vehicle insurance must be provided.
  

RELATIONSHIPS/WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a 40-hour job which can include some evening and weekend hours and reports directly to the editor. Interested persons should apply to Robin Bass, Editor, at editor@spencermagnet.com or phone 502-477-2239. Please notify your immediate supervisor and LCNI HR Director if making application. The deadline to apply is May 13.

News Photographer -- LEX 18 News (4/29/08)

LEX 18 News, Cordillera Communications' NBC affiliate in Lexington, KY seeks a full-time news photographer. Qualified applicant should have at least one-year shooting experience in a news environment. Applicant should possess strong compositional skills and the ability to tell a visually compelling story. Live microwave experience will be considered a plus. 

LEX 18 News is the fastest growing news product in the market.  If you desire to work in a dedicated news shop with excellent facilities, please send a resume and a tape.

LEX 18 is an equal opportunity employer.  Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.  Please send resume with cover letter and tape to:  Human Resources, WLEX-TV, P O Box 1457, Lexington, KY  40588, or e-mail to humanresources@wlextv.com.

Page Designer/Copy Editor -- Georgetown News-Graphic (3/20/08)

Georgetown News-Graphic, the daily newspaper in a growing Scott County community, is accepting resumes for a page designer/copy editor's position. The desired applicant will have a strong grasp of AP style, a knack for writing headlines and a flair for creativity. The News-Graphic prints Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, going to press at 9:30 a.m. during weekdays and in the evening on Saturdays. The individual would function well on deadline and would typically work 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and an afternoon/early evening schedule Saturday. Experience with Macintosh computers, Quark and Adobe Photoshop required. Previous newspaper experience desired. The employee would report to the managing editor. The pay is hourly.

Send resumes to:
Josh Underwood
Managing Editor
Georgetown News-Graphic
1481 Cherry Blossom Way
Georgetown KY 40324
junderwood@news-graphic.com
(502) 863-1111 ext. 27

General Assignment Reporter -- Big Sandy News (3/20/08)

General assignment reporter wanted for five-county, regional newspaper in Eastern Kentucky. Experience, photo skills preferred, but will train right candidate.

Send resumes to:
Tony Fyffe, Managing Editor
338 Second Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
606 788-9962
editor@bigsandynews.com

General Assignment Reporter, Glasgow Daily Times (3/20/08)

Are you the kind of reporter who can mine a gem of a story from what some would see as the mundane? If you like interacting with people and telling their stories, then we have the position for you. As a general assignment reporter for the Glasgow Daily Times in Glasgow, Ky., you will have the chance to write great stories about a great community.

Glasgow is the county seat of Barren County, which was selected the 2007 No. 1 rural community in which to live by The Progressive Farmer magazine. The position is great for an experienced reporter from a metro area looking for a change of pace, or a young reporter looking for a start. The most important qualification is a desire to tell the stories of our community.

Join our team and help us continue producing a great community newspaper. The benefits include competitive salary, a 401K, and health/dental insurance.

Please e-mail resume and at least three samples of your writing to Editor James Brown at jbrown@glasgowdailytimes.com.

Writer / Photographer -- Sentinal News (3/20/08)

Applicant will cover news and features as well as take photographs. A journalism degree or one year's new writing experience for a publication, preferably a newspaper, is required. Applicant should be able to use a digital camera. Pagination skills are a plus. Experience with breaking news and government reporting a plus. Will need to be able to work an occasional night and weekend.

Send resumes to:
Walt Reichert, Editor
703 Taylorsville Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
walt@sentinelnews.com

Reporter / Photographer -- The Kentucky Standard (3/20/08)

The Kentucky Standard, an award-winning tri-weekly newspaper, is looking for an experienced reporter to continue the newspaper's tradition in providing excellent news coverage to the Bardstown and Nelson County area.

In addition to excellent interview, writing and photography skills, we are seeking someone with the ability to paginate using Quark.
There is a location requirement for the position. The position will provide the right candidate with an excellent learning and growing experience as well as the opportunity to cover news in a growing community.

Send resumes to:
Lisa Tolliver, Editor
P.O. Box 639
Bardstown, KY 40004
ltolliver@kystandard.com

Reporter / Photographer -- The Henry County Local (3/20/08)

The Henry County Local, a 4,100 circulation weekly newspaper, has an immediate opening for a staff reporter/photographer to join its close knit staff. Henry County is located midway between Louisville, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio, and is home to a variety of businesses including Eminence Speaker, Apollo Choppers, Smith-Berry Winery and more.

Our reporter/photographer covers everything from government meetings to the county fair, spot news to the first day of school, two school districts and much, much more. You can do it all, from writing your story, taking the photos to go along with it and designing the pages.

The ideal candidate will have — A natural sense of curiosity; A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience; Competency in all areas of photography; Electronic page design, InDesign; Strong skills with grammar, spelling, writing, interviewing and researching; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet frequent deadlines by writing concise stories on deadline; Basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Google, web searches, e-mail, etc); Strong initiative in developing story ideas and enterprise; The capacity to be a self-starter and work independently.

Essential functions include — Covering a geographic beat, including courts and police, government, schools, business, civic groups, community news, meetings, and business; Occasionally cover breaking news in Henry County; Regularly shoot photos, primarily digital; Participate in electronic layout as directed, including writing headlines and cutlines; Develop story ideas and work to find investigative angles; Be available for night/weekend coverage; Cover and write stories on own initiative or as assigned. Provide interesting content through a variety of news, features, and profiles; Maintain close contact (daily where appropriate) with agencies and personnel on beat; Maintain own future files on meetings, events, courts, etc. as pertinent to the beat; Participate in staff projects and significant reporting efforts; Maintain an excellent record of accuracy, responsiveness and integrity; Regular involvement with content and features with The Local’s website at hclocal.com; Assist in proofing news page dummies.

This position is a full-time position with benefits including paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, a 401K, health insurance, dental insurance, a vision plan, and more.

To apply, please send your resume and work samples to:
Jonna Spelbring Priester, General Manager/Editor
Henry County Local
P.O. Box 209
New Castle, KY 40050

Please, no phone calls on Monday or Tuesday.

General Assignment Reporter -- LEX 18 News (3/20/08)

LEX 18 News, Cordillera Communications' NBC affiliate in Lexington, KY, seeks a full-time general assignment reporter.  Qualified applicant should have at least two years reporting background with live experience.  Creative writing and engaging storytelling are a must.

LEX 18 News is the fastest growing news product in the market.  If you desire to work in a dedicated news shop with excellent facilities, please send a resume and a tape.

LEX 18 is an equal opportunity employer.  Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.  Please send resume with cover letter and tape to:  Human Resources, WLEX-TV, P O Box 1457, Lexington, KY  40588, or e-mail to humanresources@wlextv.com.

Account Executive -- WDKY Fox 56 (3/20/08)

WDKY Fox 56 is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Account Executive to sell commercial advertising time to local businesses and advertising agencies. Our Account Executives are some of the highest commissioned sales people in the industry. Your responsibilities will include:

• Handle outside sales calls
• Prospect customers and lead generation
• Attract and close advertisers to sell products and services via TV
• Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management
• Retain current business and develop new business contacts
• Present marketing/advertising ideas to area businesses.
• Sell commercial advertising time and other station products to local advertisers
• Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions and service
• Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, written and presentation skills
• Competitive, energetic and self-starter
• Ability to overcome objections
• Outside media sales experience preferred but not required
• Enjoy a fast paced environment with a desire to win
• Professional appearance a must

Applicants should apply online at www.wdky56.com to be considered.  SBG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.  Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.  Serious inquires only.  NO PHONE CALLS.

Event Coordinator (3/20/08)

Event Coordinators are needed to fill full-time positions that will begin in April and conclude in August. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who generally is on break/holiday during the summer. These are entry-level, event planning / management opportunities for energetic and passionate college grads. The Event Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing assigned portions related to the designated program on the Scholar Experience Team. Event Coordinators may be responsible for supervising the Faculty Advisors and/or Operations Team Members and monitoring the participants? experiences during the programs.

Qualifications:
-  4-yr college degree earned on or before March 1, 2008
-  At least 6 months of managerial, event planning and experiential education required.
-  Sincere and demonstrated experience working with students.
-  Must be willing to temporarily reside in the Washington, DC metro area for a period of 4-6 weeks between March and May 2008.

Salary: $33,000/yr prorated, plus room and board during all conference cycles

Employment locations: CA, TX, IL, NY, NC, FL, DC, VA, & MA

Apply online at https://env.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=330.

Copy Editor/Page Designer -- Danville Advocate Messinger (2/26/08)

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent). Note: An ideal candidate would have college or practical newsroom experience in editing and page design.

Duties: Produce newspaper pages, special sections and tabs, both from prepared dummies and with limited direction from other editors. Edit copy on deadline, proof, make PDFs and send pages produced by other editors and designers. Senior editor on duty will monitor wire budgets and digests and make recommendations if necessary.  Write at least one standing feature each week as assigned, and be prepared to use writing/reporting skills to work on advance stories and special publications. Occasional photography. Other production duties as assigned.

Needed skill sets: Must have sound news judgment, be well-organized, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and be a problem-solver. Should have excellent knowledge of AP style and must have working knowledge of desktop publishing software. Thorough knowledge of libel/privacy laws.

Define excellent performance: No more than two corrections per year. Ability to edit and paginate any page in the news section on deadline. An excellent copy editor must display a consistent ability to question the content/structure of any story and make appropriate changes and improvements.

Days-work shift: Weekday shift begins no later than 7 a.m., Saturday shift begins at roughly 4 p.m. Shifts end when work is done.

For more information, contact John A. Nelson, Executive Editor, at 859.236.2551 ext. 351.

Communications Associate/Writer and Voter Empowerment Organizer -- Kentuckians For The Commonwealth (1/30/08)

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, a statewide, grassroots, social justice organization, is accepting applications for two positions:  Communications Associate/Writer and Voter Empowerment Organizer. Applicants must be committed to organizing for social change and to racial and cultural diversity.

Complete job descriptions for each position are available online at www.kftc.org.

Promotion Department Head -- WLEX-18 (1/15/08)

LEX 18, Cordillera Communications' NBC affiliate in Lexington, KY is looking for a motivated, creative and organized individual to lead its Promotion Department. This job will challenge the candidate to recruit new viewers while retaining the audience that has resulted in LEX 18 being the #1 rated station in the market.

If you have a track record of excellence and a passion for performance, this is your opportunity to work for a great company in a great market.

LEX 18 is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and females are encouraged to apply. Please send tapes, resumes and cover letter to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1457, Lexington, KY 40588, or e-mail information to: humanresources@wlextv.com.

Communications Technician -- KEMI (Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance) (1/8/08)

Job code: 004-8917
Job summary: Produce and manage written content for internal and external KEMI communications to keep audiences informed about current KEMI news, events and procedures as well as to support Communications initiatives of the organization.

Responsibilities: Assist in maintenance of content on intranet site (KNN), including writing, editing, designing graphics and developing interactive media to disseminate news and information to internal staff. Assist in designing, composing and editing print materials (brochures, posters, flyers, etc.), e-communications, and other media, as needed. Assist KEMI employees with presentation design to ensure the most effective visual presentation of information to customers, potential customers and peers. Assist in designing, coordinating and producing photo and / or video productions for the promotion of internal events, training programs and to obtain a visual record of KEMIs history. Assist in development and measurement of internal and external surveys. Maintain inventory of promotional items. Create and maintain electronic archive of KEMI photographs, video and other media. Review all meta-tags on KEMI.com and update for accuracy. Assist in promoting KEMI through external communications events, such as: mine safety competitions, business trade shows, and expos.

Qualifications: Pursuit or completion of Bachelors degree in marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, business management or related field is preferred. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; Basic to intermediate knowledge of Adobe/Macromedia Studio, including Flash and Fireworks. Ability to effectively manage and communicate a projects status through written and oral communications. Proficient in the areas of digital photography and videography. Ability to communicate to different audiences in a clear and effective manner through a variety of media. Detail oriented with the ability to organize a large number of different tasks into a workable plan.

Apply online at -- https://www.kemi.com/careers/crrsJobdetail.aspx?mdl_cd=crrs&job_code=004-8917