A membership service organization representing newspaper publishers and editors of Texas daily newspapers.

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Phone: 512.476.4351 - Fax: 512.476.0515 - email: info@tdna.org

TDNA - Jobbank

2008-10-14 - Editorial

SPORTS EDITOR - The Herald-Zeitung, in New Braunfels, a six-day daily, is looking for highly organized sports editor, skilled in page design with excellent copy editing and deadline writing skills. The sports editor supervises one sports writer and coordinates correspondent writers and photographers. A BA in journalism, mass communications, English or related field and daily newspaper copydesk design experience is preferred. A thorough knowledge of either QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign is a must. Send a resume to vshields@herald-zeitung.com

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2008-10-03 - Editorial

NEWS EDITOR - The Herald-Zeitung, in New Braunfels, a six-day daily, is looking for a highly organized news editor with a flair for page design and excellent copy editing skills and news judgment. The news editor is in charge of the newsroom at night and thus has some assigning editor duties. A BA in journalism, mass communications, English or related field and daily newspaper copydesk design experience is preferred. A thorough knowledge of either QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign is a must. Send a resume, and your outstanding recent design clips to Managing Editor Gerard MacCrossan by mail to Herald-Zeitung, 707 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130, or via e-mail to gmaccrossan@herald-zeitung.com

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2008-10-03 - Editorial

REPORTER The Herald-Zeitung has an opening for an energetic, enthusiastic reporter. We put out six editions each week covering New Braunfels, Canyon Lake and surrounding communities.

Reporting experience, especially police and courts, is preferred. If you have attention to detail, can ask the right questions and turn around stories for daily deadlines, send a resume and five clips by e-mail to Managing Editor Gerard MacCrossan at gmaccrossan@herald-zeitung.com

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2008-09-22 - Circulation

CIRCULATION MANAGER - The Palestine Herald Press and Jacksonville Daily Progress in East Texas seek an experienced circulation manager to oversee all aspects of both circulation departments. The candidate we select will be a hands-on manager with sales and marketing expertise, high customer service standards, genuine people skills, budgeting and forecasting experience, extensive computer knowledge preferably with Vision Data circulation software and exemplary organizational skills.

Palestine and Jacksonville are located 1 ½ hours southeast of Dallas and less than an hour south of Tyler. Both locations are daily newspapers with weekly shoppers and niche publications.

Resumes should be emailed to Gary Connor gwconnor@cnhi.com

 

2008-09-18 - Digital Sales

VICTORIA ADVOCATE is seeking a DIGITAL SALES CONSULTANT

Your Sales Expertise Is Needed!

Are you a talented sales professional eager to expand your expertise into the new digital age?

The Victoria Advocate has a great opportunity for a motivated sales professional who can organize, plan, and grow revenues for the Advocate’s family of websites. This position is perfect for you if you are technologically savvy, are effective with the sales process, and enjoy working in a fun and growing field with great people and with limitless potential. If you’re bored with the same day-to-day selling process and want to make a change, this is THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

If you are a self-motivated, successful sales professional with a forward-thinking vision, and eager to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking an individual with the drive and enthusiasm to take on new challenges in the area of digital sales. In addition, we need a team player that will produce results in an exciting and constantly evolving environment.

We offer a dynamic, evolving fast paced and fun environment, plus excellent medical and financial benefits. Please visit our award-winning website, www.victoriaadvocate.com.

The Victoria Advocate is an independent regional media company and the area’s premier information 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.

We offer a competitive compensation plan and benefits package, including paid time off starting after 90 days of employment, 401(k), as well as medical, dental, life, and disability coverage. Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Terry Owen, Victoria Advocate, P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, Texas 77902; or, fax to 361-580-6326; or e-mail to towen@vicad.com

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2008-09-04 - Advertising

ADVERTISING MANAGER, Corsicana, Texas - The Corsicana Daily Sun, a seven-day daily newspaper located an hour south of the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, is seeking an energetic, experienced leader for its advertising department.

This fast-growing area provides a challenging opportunity. In addition to overseeing a staff of five, the advertising manager will also coordinate sales in a large shopper, dynamic magazine and Web site.

Advertising experience at a daily newspaper preferred. The right candidate will be innovative, energetic and ready to take the sales staff to the next level.

Send inquiries to Raymond Linex II, publisher, at PO Box 622, Corsicana, TX 75151 or e-mail to rllinex@cnhi.com

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2008-08-21 - Editorial

REPORTERS - Ready for a challenge? The Killeen Daily Herald, a locally-owned, 20K-circulation daily newspaper and Web operation in Central Texas, seeks reporters capable of pushing our variety of publications to a new level.

We need self-starters who find stories, not wait for assignments, and look for the human element in every angle. The idea is "advancing" stories - a proactive approach, not reactive. Military reporting experience a plus, but not a requirement.

We´re going through a reorganization and are looking for creative journalists to help us achieve our vision of a modern, progressive news organization, including enhancing our online presence.

Located at Fort Hood's front door, Killeen is about an hour from Austin and two hours from Dallas. We are locally-owned and offer a competitive salary, great benefits, paid vacation, sick leave and profit sharing.

For immediate consideration apply online or email your resume and a cover letter to personnel@kdhnews.com

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2008-08-21 - Editorial

COPY DESK/PAGE DESIGNER - Help push our variety of publications to a new level. The Killeen Daily Herald, a locally-owned, 20K-circulation daily newspaper and Web operation in Central Texas, seeks creative journalists with strong design, copy-editing and cross-platform conceptual skills to join our news desk operations during an exciting time.

We´re going through a reorganization and are looking for creative journalists to help us achieve our vision of a progressive news organization. We've completed a transition to InDesign, increased the online emphasis in the newsroom and participated in API´s Newspaper Next training.

We are looking for someone with full-time copy desk/newspaper design experience and an understanding of how that relates to online publishing. Use of programs like Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver are a plus. We'll also consider recent graduates with a productive internship or extensive experience in their college newsroom.

The position will include a mix of nights and weekends producing local news/sports sections and occasional work on features/special sections.

Located at Fort Hood's front door, Killeen is about an hour from Austin and two hours from Dallas. We are locally-owned and offer a competitive salary, great benefits, paid vacation, sick leave and profit sharing.

For immediate consideration apply online or email your resume and a cover letter to personnel@kdhnews.com

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2008-08-21 - Editorial

PHOTOGRAPHERS - Looking for Sharp Shooters

The Killeen Daily Herald consists of a daily and two weeklies that cover the Killeen area and the adjacent Army post: Fort Hood. Fort Hood is the largest Army installation in the nation serving more than 45,000 soldiers. We are home to two divisions: 4th Infantry Division and 1st Cavalry Division. Our divisions are currently rotating deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

As a member of our staff, you consistently see your work picked up by the Associated Press wire service and often find the stories you photograph elevated to national attention.

We are dedicated to growing our online photo presence in slideshows, audio slideshows and multimedia projects utilizing video. We are an award winning publication looking to add more talent to our staff.

We are locally-owned and offer a competitive salary, great benefits, paid vacation, sick leave and profit sharing.

For immediate consideration apply online or email your resume and a cover letter to personnel@kdhnews.com

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2008-08-12 - Advertising

Victoria Advocate is seeking a DIGITAL SALES MANAGER

The Digital Sales Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the sales of our suite of digital products.

Responsibilities:

 Plan, organize and direct the sales of our suite of digital products

 Manage and provide ongoing training to a team of sales associates

 Grow revenue to meet or exceed company sales goals

 Sell Victoria Advocate Publishing Company digital products and programs

 demonstrating value to new and existing customers

 Work with Advocate Retail Advertising and Marketing Department to develop sales strategies and materials to meet goals

 Provide high-visibility, high-touch customer service

Preferred experience/expertise:

 Two years of successful digital media experience and leadership

 One year of developing and selling digital products

 Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

 Experience in online media environment or similar field

 Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated sales leader with strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communications skills, be organized and have a passion for sales. The candidate should have a forward-thinking vision with a strong desire to stay on top of the interactive industry.

The Victoria Advocate is an independent regional media company and the area’s premier information 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.

We offer a competitive compensation plan and benefits package, including paid time off starting after 90 days of employment, 401(k), as well as medical, dental, life, and disability coverage. Equal Opportunity Employer

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Terry Owen, Victoria Advocate, P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, Texas 77902

or, fax to 361-580-6326 or e-mail to towen@vicad.com

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2008-08-07 - Editorial

ASSISTANT WEB EDITOR NEEDED

Under the supervision of the Web Editor, the Assistant Web Editor helps maintain, update and expand information on the Tyler Morning Telegraph’s Web site -- www.TylerPaper.com.

Primary duties will include:

• Posting of content from the daily newspaper product

• Responsibility for making frequent updates

• Monitoring multiple news sources for incoming information

• Reporting and writing: making phone calls to and gathering information as needed from relevant sources to update stories

Primary qualifications:

• Journalism degree or equivalent experience; 2 or more years newsroom experience preferred

• Understanding of HTML

• Familiarity with software used to publish Websites; experience with Saxotech content management system a big plus

• Previous experience working in an all-digital environment; experience with image editing programs such as Photoshop and ACDSee a plus

• Desire to become a key player in moving TylerPaper.com to the next level

• Demonstrable command of spelling, grammar, news writing, headline writing, Associated Press style and editing for publication.

The person we hire will be in charge of the online news product when the Web Editor is off duty or otherwise unavailable. It is important that this person understand the differences between a print publication news cycle and an electronic product news cycle. The Assistant Web Editor will share in duties involving many aspects of the TylerPaper.com site, including photo galleries and contest engines.

We are looking for someone with a news background who has a passion for and understanding of the Web, and a passion for helping to make TylerPaper.com not only the best Website in the East Texas region, but also in the nation. We have lofty goals, and we are looking for someone ready, willing and able to help us get there. If you want a chance to be part of one of the most innovative community Web sites in the country, this opportunity is for you.

Applicants should address how they qualify within the scope of each of the points listed above. Please reply via e-mail only, and include attachments and links to your previous work. Reply to Web Editor Tom Mitsoff at Thomas@tylerpaper.com.

TylerPaper.com is housed in the offices of the Tyler Morning Telegraph, 410 W. Erwin St., Tyler, TX 75702.

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2008-08-05 - Editorial

The Corsicana Daily Sun, a seven-day daily newspaper located an hour south of the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, is seeking an energetic REPORTER for its award-winning newsroom.

The right candidate will learn all facets of daily newsroom operations in a small-town setting from features to breaking news to obituaries to Web updating to photography. Pagination also required, and Quark experience preferred. The Corsicana Daily Sun was the Class A APME Newspaper of the Year for 2007.

Send inquiries to Raymond Linex II, publisher, at PO Box 622, Corsicana, TX 75151 or e-mail to rllinex@cnhi.com.

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2008-08-04 - Business

BUSINESS ANALYST - This position is responsible for analyzing sales, customer and circulation data and presenting the data in a format for making informed business decisions.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for developing and maintaining daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual anslysis reports.

* Responsible for coordinating and ensuring accuracy of all compiled data. Prepare summary reports in understandable formats.

* Able to demonstrate good business principles and decision-making.

Experience/Expertise:

* Two years accounting or data management experience a must.

* Must be self-motivated, able to work well independently and within a team.

* Have a background in gathering and using relevant data through thorough research.

* Must have a good understanding of data driven computer programs and uses.

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

* Basic understanding of relational databases.

* Crystal Report skills.

* Must have excellent communication and follow-up skills.

* Understanding of profit margins along with basic activity based accounting principals.

Education:

* Associate Degree, with (BS) Preferred

The Victoria Advocate offers a professional yet fun working environment with opportunities for advancement. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including paid time off starting after 90 days of employment, 401(k), medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.

To learn more about this exciting career opportunity, please send your resume including a cover letter describing your qualifications and salary requirements to:

Tina R. Williams

via e-mail to twilliams@vicad.com

via mail to P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, Texas 77902

Equal Opportunity Employer

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2008-07-22 - Editorial

EDITOR/NEW VENTURES - The Bryan/College Station Eagle is looking for someone who can write, edit, design, paginate, work with stringers and maybe take a photo for special sections, magazines and other ventures. We’ll use your whole skill-set.

Fast paced and varied responsibilities will add to your resume. Must be able to work well with others and also independently.

College town with great work/life balance. Position reports to the marketing director. Benefits include competitive salary, paid days off, medical/dental/life insurance, 401(K) plan and more.

Contact Ron Lee at P.O. Box 3000, Bryan, TX 77805. Email: ron.lee@theeagle.com

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2008-07-21 - Editorial

The Orange Leader, Orange, TX, is seeking an energetic EDITOR to manage its seven-person newsroom.

The news staff has solid reporting skills, but needs the right person to guide them. Primary tasks are editing and some page layout in Quark. The ideal candidate will be able to delegate, but also able to write occasional stories. Our new editor must understand the importance of community newspapers and local news.

The Orange Leader is a 5,000 daily, and 6,000 Sunday circulation, seven-day-a-week newspaper with a TMC and quarterly niche magazine. It’s located in Southeast Texas, along Interstate 10 at the Louisiana border, within a region that’s experiencing solid growth.

Email resume and cover letter to: Eric Bauer, Publisher, The Orange Leader, at ebauer@cnhi.com.

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2008-07-16 - Editorial

The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal is seeking resumes from experienced candidates for CITY EDITOR.

To qualify, an individual must have a minimum of three years of experience as a city editor, metro editor, assignment editor or equivalent on a daily metro newspaper with a circulation of at least 40,000. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership skills, coaching abilities, project development, varied styles of writing, FOI experience and knowledge of how to help reporters find documents and other materials.

Only qualified persons should send a resume to Shelby Caballero; Human Resources Director; Lubbock Avalanche-Journal; PO Box 491; Lubbock, TX 79408; email: shelby.caballero@lubbockonline.com. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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2008-07-16 - Editorial

The Herald-Zeitung in New Braunfels has an opening for an energetic, enthusiastic REPORTER. We put out six editions each week covering New Braunfels, Canyon Lake and surrounding communities.

Reporting experience, especially police and courts, is preferred. If you have attention to detail, can ask the right questions and turn around stories for daily deadlines, send a resume and five clips by e-mail to Managing Editor Gerard MacCrossan at gmaccrossan@herald-zeitung.com.

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2008-07-03 - Copy Desk/Design

The Killeen Daily Herald, a locally-owned, 20K-circulation daily newspaper and Web operation in Central Texas, seeks creative JOURNALISTS with strong design, copy-editing and cross-platform conceptual skills to join our news desk operations during an exciting time.

We've recently completed a transition to InDesign, increased the online emphasis in the newsroom and participated in API´s Newspaper Next training. We are looking for someone with full-time copy desk/newspaper design experience and an understanding of how that relates to online publishing. Use of programs like Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver are a plus. We'll also consider recent graduates with a productive internship or extensive experience in their college newsroom.

The position will include a mix of nights and weekends producing local news/sports sections and occasional work on features/special sections in a newsroom that rewards good ideas and solid performance with continued opportunity for professional growth.

Located in the heart of Texas at Fort Hood's front door, Killeen is about an hour from Austin and two hours from Dallas. We are locally- owned and offer a competitive salary, great benefits, paid vacation, sick leave and profit sharing. For immediate consideration apply online or email your resume and a cover letter to personnel@kdhnews.com.

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