Texas Daily Newspaper Association
A membership service organization representing newspaper publishers and editors of Texas daily newspapers
Seeking assistant managing editor for New Braunfels (TX) Herald-Zeitung. This is the number two position in the newsroom at a 9,800 circulation, six-day-a-week newspaper in the Hill Country of Texas. Knowledge of AP style, strong line-editing, headline writing and page design skills are required. The ideal candidate will have a reporting background. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of sports. This is an evening shift, responsible for putting the paper to bed. Highly competitive market and a great place to live. Web knowledge/skills a plus because of uploading responsibilities. Competitive pay, good benefits with a very solid Texas-based newspaper company. Immediate opening. Send cover letter, resume, references, writing and design samples to managing editor Autumn Phillips at aphillips@herald-zeitung.com.
Sports Writer, entry level, Texarkana Gazette. Primary responsibility is covering high school sports. Must have transportation and certificate of insurance. Evening/weekend schedule. Send resume, cover letter and work samples in pdf format to: Anna Johnson, personnel manager, at ajohnson@wehco.com. Questions to Johnny Green at 903-794-3311.
Copy Editor
Copy Editor, entry level, Texarkana Gazette. Responsibilities include line editing, page design and pagination using InDesign. Evening/weekend schedule. Send resume, cover letter and work samples in pdf format to Anna Johnson, personnel manager at ajohnson@wehco.com. Questions to Les Minor at 903-794-3311.
Seeking talented photojournalist
The Daily Sentinel, an award-winning 7,800 daily circulation newspaper in Nacogdoches, (East) Texas, is seeking a staff photographer with a passion for community journalism. Qualified candidates will have a college degree, experience working for a daily newspaper, and a background in multimedia editing and production. The qualified candidate will also be proactive and deadline oriented, will excel at working with a small team of reporters and will demonstrate an ability to cooperate with co-workers and deal professionally with the public. The job includes an opportunity to photograph feature and breaking news, high school sports and college sports at Stephen F. Austin State University. The position is full-time with health, dental and 401K. Staff are provided with Nikon digital cameras, lenses, equipment and laptops. The Daily Sentinel is owned by Southern Newspapers Inc. Electronic resumes, cover letters and portfolios may be sent to Managing Editor Robbie Goodrich at rgoodrich@dailysentinel.com. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Salary range: $20,000-$25,000.
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
This energetic and creative sales professional will work closely with new and existing clients and is responsible for developing
and presenting advertising plans and strategies while ensuring
customer satisfaction.
This position requires the ability to execute multiple tasks with
an eye for detail and accuracy.
Applicants must enjoy working in a professional,
fast-paced, deadline driven team environment.
The ideal candidate will be customer-needs focused and
possess a strong achievement drive. Must have good
written and oral communication skills. Requires minimum
1 year successful sales/marketing experience, basic
computer knowledge, valid drivers license and dependable
transportation.
This is a full-time, Mon-Fri position with excellent company
benefits. Salary plus commission.
Send resumes to:
The Daily Sentinel
Attn: Staci Hodges
P.O. Box 630068, Nacogdoches, TX 75963
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
is seeking a
Marketing Director
This person is responsible for the planning and successful execution of all
Victoria Advocate Publishing Company (VAPCO) marketing efforts
to achieve business growth and brand strength.
Position Classification
§ Full time
Responsibilities:
- Writes and implements annual strategic marketing plan for VAPCO to meet company goals and objectives, using traditional and digital media.
- Assigns, supervises and manages all internal and external Marketing projects,
- Tracks workflow on all Marketing initiatives,
- Tracks, measures and reports results of Marketing efforts to Advocate leadership,
- Analyzes and interprets research data,
- Monitors advertising and marketing efforts of competitors,
- Develops and oversees annual Marketing budget,
- Translates business challenges into marketing opportunities,
- Interfaces with Advocate leadership daily,
- Supervises a staff of two.
Desired attributes:
- Excellent verbal and writing skills,
- Expert multi-tasker,
- Motivated self starter,
- Analytical,
- Team player,
- Highly organized,
- Comfortable with fast-paced environment,
- Able to work within tight deadlines,
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
Preferred experience/expertise:
- Five years’ experience at a 30,000+ circulation newspaper,
- Degree in Marketing or related field,
- Social media marketing expertise,
- Excellent computer skills.
The Victoria Advocate is an award-winning independent regional media company and the area’s premier information- and audience-delivery source. We’re visionary, strategic and progressive. We value honesty, respectfulness and service to our community.
We're looking for a professional who has personal integrity, a strong work ethic, the ability to work in a fast-paced, fun environment and who possesses the ability to process industry changes into opportunities.
To learn more about the Victoria Advocate, go to www.victoriaadvocate.com. To learn about Victoria, Texas, go to www.victoriatexasinfo.com.
We offer an excellent compensation and commission plan as well as benefits, including paid time off starting after 90 days of employment, 401(k), as well as medical, dental, life, and disability coverage. To learn more about these exciting opportunities, send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Peggy Sanders
Victoria Advocate
P.O. Box 1518
Victoria, Texas 77902
361-574-1289
or e-mail to psanders@vicad.com
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Equal Opportunity Employer
Henderson Daily News, a six-day a week newspaper in East Texas, seeks an energetic reporter with a commitment to growing with the organization to join its award-winning newsroom staff. Prefer some news gathering/reporting experience but will consider training; photo and paginating skills a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. Send cover letter, resume and work samples to Managing Editor, Henderson Daily News, P.O. Box 30, Henderson TX 75653-0030, fax (903) 657-0056, or e-mail tfloyd@hendersondailynews.com.