Huffington Post hiring citizen journalists to cover presidential election

Huffington Post, one of the most visited news sites in the U.S., is hiring citizen journalists to cover the Republican and Democratic conventions.

Editors will pay 24 citizen journalists from the U.S. and Canada to cover the Republican Convention in Tampa, Florida in August and the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina in September. The winners will get official credentials, airfare, hotel accommodation for five nights and a basic per diem.

By March 8, submit an embeddable video explaining why they should choose you, what you would cover and which medium (or mix of them) you would use. Send the video to offthebus[AT]huffingtonpost.com.

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 opening @ North Carolina newspaper

The Stanly News & Press, a 9,000-circulation newspaper published three times a week and located about 45 minutes from Charlotte, has an opening for an entry-level staff writer.

Applicant should have the ability to handle multiple tasks, including work for newspaper, magazines, video and website updates. Photography skills a plus. Some night and weekend work required.

Mail clips, resume, at least 3 references and salary expectation to B. J. Drye, editor, The Stanly News & Press, PO Box 488, Albemarle, NC 28002, or email to bj[at]stanlynewspress.com. No phone calls.

6-month paid photojournalism internship @ Tampa Bay Times

Tampa Bay Times, a 340,000-circulation daily newspaper formerly known as the St. Petersburg Times, is offering a 6-month paid photojournalism internship. Hurry, the deadline to apply is February 15 (postmarked).

Applicants should be graduated college seniors or undergraduates who are able to take 6 months away from classes. Minimum requirement is at least one professional shooting internship with a newspaper, magazine or other visual media outlet.

For more info and to apply, click here. Questions? Call Bruce Moyer, 727-893-8215 or bmoyer@tampabay.com.

Entry-level reporter job @ Alabama newspaper

The Magee Courier/Simpson County News is seeking the right candidate to join our staff as a general assignment reporter. Experience is not required however candidate should have school training in journalism. Candidate must have excellent writing skills and computer knowledge. This position will include covering city and county government, sports, law enforcement as well as other news assignments. Compensation $20,000 to $22,000 based on experience. We offer paid vacation, holidays, insurance benefits and 401K. For more information please send resume to mcourier[at]bellsouth.net.

Entry-level reporter job @ northern Virginia newspaper

The Warren Sentinel, a weekly newspaper nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive, is seeking a full-time staff writer, who can also handle some photography as well.

We're looking for someone who wants to go beyond the press releases and meeting rhetoric to develop true enterprise stories, as well as a great storyteller that can relay touching human interest stories in a warm narrative. Full benefits. Great place to learn for young reporters. Entry level position.

Send cover letter, resume, three writing clips and up to five photography examples to: Kevin Seabrooke, c/o The Warren Sentinel, 429 North Royal Avenue, Front Royal, Va. 22630.

Reporter job @ Gwinnett Daily Post in Georgia

The Gwinnett Daily Post, a 60,000-circulation daily newspaper about 30 miles from Atlanta, is looking for a reporter to cover a variety of issues for a local community.

Looking for a motivated writer who can cover both hard news and features and who is comfortable budgeting a weekly section. This reporter will cover everything from city council meetings to business stories to local festivals. In addition to filing for print edition, will be responsible for daily web content. Some photography will be expected. Experience working at a daily or weekly newspaper is preferred.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, five clips and information regarding your salary history to Editor Todd Cline at todd.cline [a] gwinnettdailypost.com. Please, no phone calls.

Entry-level reporter job @ daily newspaper on Texas-Oklahoma border

The Sherman (Texas) Herald Democrat, a 20,000 circulation daily located 60 miles north of Dallas near the Oklahoma border, is hiring a general assignment reporter. Entry level applications accepted; some experience in covering city, county and crime beats preferred. Send resume and clips to deldredge[at]heralddemocrat.com.

Newspaper reporter job in central Texas

The Copperas Cove Leader-Press,a semiweekly newspaper next the largest military post in the U.S., is seeking a reporter. Duties include reporting city events including city council, photography, coordinating with stringers and layout. Send a resume and clips to lhauk@coveleaderpress.com or mail them to P.O. Box 370, Copperas Cove, TX, 76522.

Reporter job @ Northern Virginia newspaper

Fauquier Times-Democrat, a 13,000-circulation twice weekly newspaper located about an hour from Washington, D.C., is seeking a full-time staff reporter.

The ideal candidate will value the role local news plays in the community and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Strong writing and reporting skills are essential, as well as a solid grasp of AP style. Newspaper experience required, as is the ability to meet deadlines and generate five to six stories per week. The reporter must be willing to attend evening community meetings and work occasionally on the weekend. Local candidates preferred.

Please respond with a letter outlining your experience and understanding of community journalism, resume and three published clips to humanresource@timespapers.com.

Entry-level business journalism job in Austin, Texas

CreditCards.com, a website dedicated to consumer credit card related news, is hiring a part-time entry-level reporter to focus on reporting and writing personal finance stories that its readers can easily understand.

Our proprietary research, stories, tools and video are routinely picked up by leading news outlets such as the Associated Press and appear on major sites, such as Yahoo, MSNBC, NASDAQ.com, Forbes.com, TheStreet.com and Google news.

Position is 27 hours a week and based in northwest Austin, Texas. No health or medical benefits, but successful applicant will receive 401(k) match and some paid personal leave time.

The reporter will write news articles and briefs, blogs and tweets and much more. Other duties might include basic copy editing and other tasks, depending on the strengths of the individual candidate.

It requires some journalism experience -- in the classroom and/or in the newsroom -- but we'll also coach you up while you're here. Keen attention to detail and knowledge of AP style are a must. Knowledge of personal finance, basic HTML and SEO would be a plus, as well. Above all, we want someone who loves to write and report and wants to learn to do both better.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and 3 samples of work (either links or attachments) to careers@creditcards.com.

Reporter job @ Houston area hyperlocal news site

Bayou City Media, a chain of hyperlocal news sites in Texas, is hiring reporters to cover community news and events in The Woodlands and surrounding areas.

You will represent a media company with proven community news and information publishing success, looking to expand and improve. We have produced and operated community websites in the Houston area since 1996.

Ideal candidates will be self-starters, motivated and familiar with the Clear Lake community, capable of finding and writing clear, meaningful and locally-valued stories. Multimedia experience is a plus, including shooting and editing photos and videos. The job also requires some webmaster-like duties with reporters posting their own stories and events online. Persistence is required.

Your goal will be to establish a presence and to chronicle the community pulse in government, business, lifestyle, sports, events and personal interest coverage that will appear on a distinctive community website, ClearLakeToday.com.

Candidates must live in the Clear Lake area or be willing to relocate. Candidates must have their own equipment and transportation. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Family-friendly flexible hours can be accommodated.

Submit application, including published clips and resume, to: Submit Application here - http://bayoucitymedia.com/jmps/postres2.cfm

Entry-level reporter opening @ Chapel Hill, NC newspaper

A new weekly newspaper in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is looking for a full-time reporter. The free newspaper will be called The Week, published by Chapel Hill magazine, and initially have a circulation of 7,000.

The right candidate should be able to grab readers' interest on a variety of topics and turn in bright, sharp, copy. We are a part of the community we cover, so candidates must be local. Media experience is strongly preferred, but entry-level candidates will be considered as well.

Email cover letter, resume and clips to danshannon@chapelhillmagazine.com. No phone calls.

Sports reporter job @ Texas daily newspaper

Work for an award-winning daily newspaper that covers not only high school sports but occasionally professional teams like the Spurs, and where everyone gets Saturdays off. The Kerrville Daily Times, approximately 60 miles northwest of San Antonio, is looking for a sports writer. Candidate must be able to write features, columns and game stories, as well as design sports pages. Must-have skills include proficiency in InDesign, an understanding of newspaper design and high school sports and a firm grasp of AP style. Someone interested in video and Web packages a plus. RIght person will take progessive approach to covering sports and offer creative page design. Send five writing clips, three design clips and resume to Managing Editor Carlina Villalpando, 429 Jefferson St., Kerrville, Texas 78028; fax to (830) 895-4060; or e-mail information to news@dailytimes.com.

Copy editor/page designer openings in South

Copy Editors/Page Designers needed for Centralized News Desk in Lumberton, NC; Mount Airy, NC; and LaGrange, GA. These newspapers have several immediate openings for Copy Editors/ Page Designers on their centralized copy desks. Qualified candidates will produce pages for several Heartland Publication newspapers that the Central Desk serves and other special publications and niche products. The production of these pages includes the editing, design, and writing of captions and headlines. Copy desk or equivalent experience at daily or weekly newspapers including college level student newspapers required. InDesign or Quark experience necessary. InDesign a plus. For more information or to apply for this position please contact jcraig@robesonian.com

Reporter job @ Austin newspaper

Community Impact Newspaper, a chain of monthly newspapers and news sites in Texas, is seeking a reporter in Austin.

Job Summary:
A reporter at Community Impact Newspaper helps deliver local content to the reader. He/She provides coverage of stories primarily from within the newspaper's circulation area. This involves collecting information, interviewing individuals and writing stories. A reporter's most important task is making the public aware of local events and issues that affect their lives by writing informative, engaging stories. Duties include gathering information and writing articles for a monthly newspaper as well as special publications and the website.

Responsibilities:
- Research and write engaging lead and feature stories as assigned and conceptualize graphics and sidebars for each story
- Attend and cover city council meetings, chamber functions, and other news or city events
- Assist Market Editor with copy-editing, fact checking, design or writing as needed
- Write and post web stories and other web content in an accurate, timely manner
- Build and maintain relationships with community contacts by attending chamber luncheons, city council meetings and other community events to maintain a steady flow of news
- Shoot photographs for stories as needed

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
- 1 year prior experience with other print publication(s) a plus
- Knowledge of photography a plus

Send resume and clips to jobs@impactnews.com.

Entry-level reporter/page designer @ Alabama newspaper

Call News, a 4,000 circulation weekly newspaper in Citronelle, Ala., has an immediate opening for a news/sports page designer/reporter. This person will assist with editorial planning and design and production of two weekly newspapers. Position requires total dedication and willingness to work after hours. Editing and writing skills a must. Creative designs, InDesign, Photoshop skills and previous newspaper design experience required. Salary negotiable, competitive insurance, vacation packages available. Send resume with samples and references to Willie Gray, williegray@thecallnews.com

Reporter job @ Mississippi newspaper

The Commercial Dispatch, a 14,000-circulation, family-owned, afternoon daily in Columbus, Mississippi, seeks a full-time reporter.

Hone your writing skills as a reporter at one of the most lively dailies in Mississippi. Two universities, an exploding economy and changing local governments are a perfect fit for a motivated journalist with good writing skills.

Competitive pay and benefits in a community with a rich and diverse cultural heritage.

Send cover letter, resume and writing samples to: Peter Imes, The Commercial Dispatch, P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703-0511. Or e-mail pimes@cdispatch.com.

Reporter job @ South Carolina newspaper

The Seneca Daily Journal Messenger, a 10,000-circulation daily newspaper in South Carolina, seeks a full-time local news reporter. Cops, courts and the coverage area’s largest city will be part of the beat. This is a challenging job and we’re looking for someone who can dig in and tell the stories our readers want and need. Salary commensurate with experience, good benefit package and life in the prettiest part of South Carolina known to man. Send resume and clips to brett@dailyjm.com. No phone calls.

Entry-level reporter @ Ft. Worth weekly newspaper

Azle News, a weekly 5,700-circulation newspaper located near Forth Worth, Texas, seeks a news reporter.

The ideal candidate enjoys covering city hall, the police beat, jurisprudence and the public's business. We're looking for someone who can take his/her own pictures and write clean, interesting stories for our readers. This is an opportunity for a recent graduate or a veteran who wants to do some real news reporting. We're close to the Metroplex but our communities are very much real hometowns with their own identities. Good staff and working conditions, competitive salary, health insurance.

Send cover letter and resume to bobbuckel@azlenews.net.