Entry-level reporter job @ east Texas newspaper

The Athens Daily Review, a daily 3,500-circulation newspaper located in east Texas, is seeking a reporter. Reporter write stories, take photos, shoot video and engage in social networking. Experience a plus, but a passion for community journalism is mandatory. Please e-mail resume to Publisher: Lange Svehlak at lsvehlak[at]athensreview.com

Entry-level reporter job @ Texas newspaper

The Athens Daily Review, a daily 5,000-circulation newspaper about 90 minutes from Dallas, seeks a reporter/photographer who can "take it to the next level with online, video and social networking duties. Experience a plus, but a passion for community journalism is mandatory."

E-mail resume to Publisher: Lange Svehlak at lsvehlak[at]athensreview.com.

Texas newspaper seeks entry-level reporter

The Athens Daily Review, a 5,000-circulation daily newspaper about 90 minutes from Dallas, seeks a reporter.

"Looking for an energetic, self-starter to enhance its newsroom through traditional methods including writing and photography, and to take it to the next level with online, video and social networking duties," the ad states. "Experience a plus, but a passion for community journalism is mandatory."

E-mail resume to publisher Lange Svehlak at lsvehlak@athensreview.com.  

Location: Texas

Various openings @ Texas newspapers

Various newspapers in Texas have reporter, photojournalist and other newsroom openings at the moment, according to the Texas Press Association's Job Bank. Some might be good entry-level opportunities:

• The Weatherford Democrat, a small daily newspaper in the Dallas area, seeks a reporter for its crime and courts beat. E-mail resumes and writing samples to editor@weatherforddemocrat.com.

• The Athens Daily Review, a daily newspaper in East Texas, has two openings: a sports reporter and a general assignment reporter. Some photography is required, as well as occasional use of a video camera. Pagination (QuarkXpress) is a must. E-mail resume and clips to Editor Jayson Larson at editor@athensreview.com. You can also submit information to 201 South Prairieville, Athens, Texas, 75751.

• Today Newspapers, a chain of 5 weekly community newspapers covering southern Dallas county, is looking for editors, part-time photographers and a part-time managing editor. E-mail resume along with any clippings/editorial and salary requirements to: capkapdap@yahoo.com. No phone calls.

• Leader News, a small weekly newspaper near San Antonio, is looking for a managing editor to run the newsroom, paginate and direct one full-time reporter and stringers and also cover a beat. "The owners are award-winning journalists and page designers and are ready and willing to help train a good reporter to become a good editor or help a good editor get better," the ad states. Salary is up to $30,000 but there's no health insurance. E-mail your resume to reagon@leadernews.net or fax to (830) 709-0067.

• The Breckenridge American, a twice-weekly newspaper two hours west of Dallas,is seeking a full-time sports editor. "The successful applicant will be highly motivated and a skillful writer who can capture the game story beyond the final score," the ad states. "Experience preferred." Competitive salary and a quality benefits package. Submit resume and clips to Rob Durham, Assistant Editor, Breckenridge American, P.O. Box 871, Breckenridge, TX 76424, phone (254) 559-5412, fax (254) 559-3491, or via e-mail to newsdesk@breckenridgeamerican.com.
  

Location: Texas