Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Communications Internship, St. Joseph, Mo.

Communications Internship
St. Joseph, Mo.


The Allied Arts Council in St. Joseph, Mo., seeks an energetic intern who can work a flexible schedule (approximately 14 hours a week, more hours closer to Trails West Festival), who enjoys the non-profit industry, and is able to work the summer semester (June 3 – August 20).

Allied Arts is willing to work with any level college student, as long as they have quality communication skills. Majors which would best fit this internship include: Communications, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, but they are open to others who may have Communications experience.

The internship is not paid; however, there are many opportunities to receive excellent practical experience.  Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office required.  Details are show below.  The application deadline is March 30.


Requirements:

  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Press release, and feature article writing skills 
  • Ability to work on varying projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work on deadlines, with originality
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Familiar with Windows based computer-operating environment
  • Other office duties as assigned
  • Access to vehicle
Contact Information
Mrs. Ashley Jones
Marketing Coordinator
118 S. 8th St. 
St. Joseph, Missouri 64501
United States
816-233-0231
Fax: 816-233-6704

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Community Editor/Reporter

Community Editor/Reporter
Washington, Iowa

We are searching for newsroom professionals with strong reporting and photography skills. Proficiency using In-Design is a plus. Duties will range from covering government entities and community events to featuring the people and places of our coverage area, as well as pagination.

Inland Media Co. focuses on strong print publications while continuing to grow our social media and web presence in the county seat cities of Fairfield, Mt Pleasant and Washington, Iowa. Our publications are Monday - Friday p.m. dailies with four-person newsrooms.

A competitive salary, excellent benefits and advancement potential awaits you in one of our three southeast Iowa communities. Send resume and recent clips to darwink@lisco.com or Washington Evening Journal, c/o Darwin Sherman, 111 North Marion Ave, Washington, IA 52353.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Marketing Representative, Hampton, Iowa

Marketing Representative
The Hampton (Iowa) Chronicle

The Hampton, Chronicle, a division of Mid-America Publishing Corporation, has a career opportunity for a full-time marketing representative to serve our Cerro Gordo County market and assist with sales in our Franklin County market.

This position would include base salary with commission. This position is our lead sales person for the Mid-America Marketplace and includes established contacts in each of these markets. Cold calling will be expected in order to develop additional prospects.

The successful candidate would have sales experience, preferably in the media industry, who can develop relationships with customers to help them achieve their marketing goals. They must be self-driven and technologically adept.

To apply for the position, submit your resume, a letter of interest, and three references to ryanharvey.map@gmail.com, apply on-line at hamptonchonicle.com, or fill out an application at 9 2nd Street NW, Hampton, Iowa 50441. Don’t delay as interviews will begin immediately with qualified candidates. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

Digital Reporter/Producer, The Ames Tribune

Digital Reporter/Producer
The Ames, Iowa, Tribune

Are you a digital journalist looking for a place to stretch your limits and try new things? The Ames Tribune in Ames, Iowa, has a great job opening for the right person. We are looking for an experienced multimedia journalist to fill the newly created position of digital reporter/producer.

You'll join a small, hard-working, award-winning newsroom and focus all your talent and energy on creating compelling content for the Tribune's websites and mobile apps. Job will require reporting, writing, still and video photography and editing, multimedia storytelling, digital quality con- trol, social media management, and coordinating with colleagues in and outside the newsroom. You'll stay on top of trends and developments in digital technology and use them to create content and build audience.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis on multimedia and considerable experience covering breaking news and creating digital content. You'll know your way around common content management systems, audio and video editing software, database and map creation, social media platforms, and whatever the next new thing is.

Ames is a college town about 30 miles north of Des Moines. We have a small-town quality of life with a big-city array of cultural and recreational opportunities. It's a great place to live. Sound intriguing? Send a letter of interest, resume and links to your online portfolio to Tribune editor Alexandra Hayne at ahayne@amestrib.com. Please, no phone calls.

Internship, The Newspapers of Iowa County

Summer 2013 Journalism Internship
The Newspapers of Iowa County

Are you looking for that perfect first professional opportunity in newspapers? Do you enjoy meeting people with a wide range of personalities and learning about what goes on in your community? Are you adept at summarizing information and conveying it in a clear and concise way? If so, the NEWSpapers of Iowa County – publishers of the Pioneer-Republican of Iowa County, Marengo; and Williamsburg Journal Tribune – is looking for just such a person to serve as a summer intern.

We are looking for the right candidate who can assist the editorial staff with covering meetings, writing features and helping out wherever else needed. The ideal candidate is from Iowa (preferably Iowa, Johnson, Linn or Poweshiek counties), in college (at least finishing his/ her sophomore year) and working toward a degree in journalism, mass communications or a related field; and is looking for that first big step into the world of mass media.

The hours will vary, but should not exceed 10 hours per week. Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • Someone who can cover a meeting at least once or twice a month, and an occasional feature. Some stories will be assigned, but the best candidates will be able to offer ideas of their own. You may also be asked to assist with breaking news as needed. 
  • Photography skills are a plus but not required. Depending on your skills, we’ll have you assist with coverage at weekend events in our coverage area along with the Iowa County Fair. 

Candidates are asked to send a resume and 3-5 clips to NEWSpapers of Iowa County, Attn: Brian Rathjen, P.O. Box 208, Marengo, Iowa 52301, or email to brathjen@dmreg.com. No phone calls, please.

The Pioneer-Republican and Williamsburg Journal Tribune – along with our sister newspapers the Star Press-Union, Belle Plaine; and Poweshiek Chronicle-Republican, Grinnell – are owned by the Des Moines Register and Tribune Co., a division of Gannett Co. (the owners of the USA Today, the Iowa City Press-Citizen and many other newspapers nationwide).

Education Reporter, The Ames Tribune

Education/News Reporter
The Ames (Iowa) Tribune 

The Ames Tribune has a full-time opening for an experienced education and/or news reporter to cover Iowa State University and higher education in general. The position includes some general assignment as well.

You’ll join a small, hard-working, award-winning newsroom dedicated to creating compelling content and serving our readers. You’ll report and write short- and long-form stories for digital and print media; produce clean copy and usable photos, video and sound on tight digital and print deadlines; develop a beat, cultivate sources and be first to report news and issues in higher education in our coverage area; understand and explain budgets, contracts and other complex documents; follow legislation, court cases, issues and trends affecting post-secondary education; and understand and use social media and real-time reporting to enhance our news report and relationship with readers.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in journalism and at least two years experience as a reporter in a fast-paced news environment. You’ll know your way around common content management systems, basic photography, audio and video equipment and editing software, and social media.

Recent graduates with college news experience and an internship or two will be considered. Send a letter of interest, resume, up to five work samples and three work references we can contact to Tribune city editor Michael Crumb at mcrumb@amestrib.com. Please, no phone calls.

The Ames Tribune is part of Stephens Media Iowa, a subsidiary of Stephens Media, and an equal opportunity employer. We offer a full range of benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. A satisfactory driving record and pre-employment drug screening are required.

Community Editor/Reporter, Southeast Iowa

Community Editor/Reporter
Inland Media Company
Southeast Iowa

We are searching for newsroom professionals with strong reporting and photography skills. Proficiency using InDesign is a plus. Duties will range from covering government entities and community events to featuring the people and places of our coverage area, as well as pagination.

Inland Media Co. focuses on strong print publications while continuing to grow our social media and web presence in the county seat cities of Fairfield, Mt Pleasant and Washington, Iowa. Our publications are Monday - Friday p.m. dailies with four-person newsrooms.

A competitive salary, excellent benefits and advancement potential awaits you in one of our three southeast Iowa communities. Send resume and recent clips to darwink@lisco.com or Washington Evening Journal, c/o Darwin Sherman, 111 North Marion Ave, Washington, IA 52353.