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 @ 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.

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

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.

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 @ 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.

Sports reporter job in Texas

The Canadian Record, a small weekly newspaper near the Texas-Oklahoma border, seeks a full-time sports writer/general assignment reporter who knows how to handle a camera and lay out the weekly sports section, and who isn’t afraid to cover a monthly school board meeting, deliver newspapers to local newsstands and pitch in to help with all facets of news coverage in this small but progressive town in the northeastern Texas Panhandle.

Chief responsibilities involve covering and photographing sports activities in a Class A school district from elementary school through high school, with special attention to all varsity sports (football, cross country, basketball, track and field, golf and tennis). General reporting responsibilities include some District and County Court proceedings as well as breaking news, i.e., fires, wrecks and severe weather. Reporter also shares responsibility with other staff to cover special events around the county, and is encouraged to write feature stories about local events and personalities. Knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign a plus.

Send resume and clips or other writing samples to editor@canadianrecord.com. Contact: Laurie Ezzell Brown, Editor/Publisher, PO Box 898, Canadian, TX 79014,

Entry-level reporter job @ Central Texas newspaper

The Marlin Democrat, a weekly newspaper located between Dallas and Austin, is seeking a full-time reporter to cover a wide range of meetings and events, write stories, and take pictures.

This position requires someone with the willingness to go the extra mile to find the story behind the story, initiate contacts and sources within the community and have a passion for perfection. Reporting experience preferred but not necessary. Must have good communication skills, be computer and e-mail savvy with programs such as Word, QUARK or InDesign, Photoshop, etc. Must also have knowledge of AP Style; page design experience is a plus! Must be able to work flexible hours that may include nights, weekends and holidays.

E-mail resume and clips to brandi@granitepub.com.

News/sports reporter @ Houston area newspaper

The Baytown Sun, a daily 12,000-circulation newspaper located 40 minutes southeast of Houston, seeks a reporter to cover news and sports. Applicant must be willing to cover night meetings, breaking news, and various other assignments in news and sports. Job is full time and includes benefits. Send cover letter and resume to Janie.Gray@baytownsun.com.

Entry-level reporter job @ Texas newspaper

The Gainesville Daily Register, a daily newspaper located near the Texas-Oklahoma border, is seeking a full-time reporter with a passion for community journalism.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned newshound with the ability to quickly punch out clean copy on a wide variety of stories. Applicants with newspaper experience will be given priority, but recent college journalism grads with an impressive portfolio and clips are also encouraged to apply. Full health benefits, 401k and paid vacation included.

Send cover letter, resume and clips to Darin Allred at: dallredgdr@ntin.net.

Sports reporter job @ Dallas area newspaper

The Corsicana Daily Sun, a 5,500-circulation, five-day newspaper an hour south of Dallas, is looking for an energetic, organized sports junkie to fill an opening in its sports department. Some pagination required, photo skills a plus. Please e-mail resume and clips to: Raymond Linex II, Publisher at rllinex[a]cnhi.com. Or mail to: Sports, Attn: Raymond Linex II, PO Box 622, Corsicana, TX 75151.

Sports reporter job @ Texas newspaper

The Port Arthur News, a 14,000-circulation daily newspaper near the Texas-Louisiana border, is seeking a full-time sports reporter.

The beat would include covering local high schools and Lamar State College-Port Arthur in print and on the Web. Some copy editing and pagination required. Excellent benefits package includes health insurance, vacation, sick leave.

E-mail resume and cover letter to Sports Editor Bob West at rdwest@usa.net.

Entry-level reporter @ Texas newspaper

The Valley Morning Star, a mid-size daily newspaper in Harlingen, Texas, seeks a news reporter.

Journalism degree and experience preferred but will consider entry level. Job duties involve covering an assigned beat and general assignments. Reporter will be responsible for all news on assigned beat, and will write news and feature stories for print and online publication as directed.

Click here to apply online.

Reporter job openings @ Texas newspapers

• Victoria Advocate: Nationally recognized for online convergence and First Amendment reporting, we're looking for a reporter skilled in both worlds. You're the right reporter if you want to join our quest to be one of the best community newspapers and digital delivery systems in the country. Must be comfortable telling and producing stories in multiple platforms. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. We’re a progressive, family-owned company that sees the opportunities for growth. A 32,000-circulation daily in south Texas about 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, our newspaper is close to the beach and the big, fun cities of Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Houston. To join our team, send your resume, work samples and cover letter to the Victoria Advocate, attention Editor Chris Cobler at ccobler@vicad.com or mail to 311 E. Constitution, Victoria, TX 77901.

• Hereford Brand: Taking applications for a full or part time reporter. Duties will include covering monthly meetings of local government entities, school board meetings, hospital board meetings as well as other breaking news. Applicant must have good writing skills. Experience in newspaper reporting is preferred but not necessary. We will train the proper candidate. Hourly or weekly salary will depend on experience. Send resume to: pub@herefordbrand.com or mail to 313 N. Lee, Hereford, Texas 79045. No telephone interviews until application is received.

Entry-level reporter @ Texas newspaper

The Madisonville Meteor, a weekly newspaper in Texas' Brazos Valley, is seeking a full-time entry-level reporter to cover a wide range of meetings and events, write stories, and take pictures.

This position requires someone with the willingness to go the extra mile to find the story behind the story, initiate contacts and sources within the community and have a passion for perfection. Reporting experience preferred but not necessary. Must have good communication skills, be computer and e-mail savvy with programs such as Word, QUARK or InDesign, Photoshop, etc. Must also have knowledge of AP Style; page design experience is a plus! Must be able to work flexible hours that may include nights, weekends and holidays.

E-mail resume and clips to Sandie McFarland, publisher@madisonvillemeteor.com.

Legal journalism jobs in NYC, Tex and Chi

• Reporter @ Texas Lawyer, legal publication in Austin.

• Reporter at Daily Record, a legal newspaper in Rochester, N.Y.

• Copy editor @ Chicago Lawyer magazine and the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

Reporter job @ newspaper near Austin

The Taylor Daily Press, a newspaper located about 45 minutes from Austin, Texas, seeks  a full-time reporter with a passion for community journalism.

This position requires a well-rounded approach to community news, covering school district business, as well as student news and community features. Photography skills important.

Send resume and three writing samples to publisher@taylordailypress.net or mail to 211 W. Third St., Taylor, TX 76574, attn. Mike Eddleman.

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.