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WIRE/NEWS SERVICE/SYNDICATION
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— Shaw Media (Yorkville, IL) seeks a regional editor who will be responsible for the overall editorial content of the company’s websites and newspapers in DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties in northern Illinois, working with a team including reporters/editors/photographers to produce high-quality, engaging journalism that informs and entertains readers; the editor is responsible for the overall editorial content of the group, which focuses on appealing to local readers and growing a digital audience. Clips and resume to the Shaw Media HR Dept., attn: Regional editor, Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039. EOE. (7/31)
— The Kendall County Record and Suburban Life newspapers seek a sports writer with at least two years experience who can cover the area’s high schools and other sports happenings in and around Kendall, DuPage and western Cook County; must be a team player who will provide quality game reports and in-depth feature stories, while maintaining a reliable presence on social media, growing both print and digital audiences. Clips and resume to the Shaw Media HR Dept., attn: Sports writer, Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039. EOE. (7/31)
— The Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle (Flossmoor, IL) seeks freelance GA reporters who enjoy community journalism, including education beat features; the publication pays $50 for basic news and meeting stories, $65 for features and can negotiate other rates for enterprise or special feature stories. Send 3-5 clips and resume to editor@hfchronicle.com. EOE (indef.)
— The Champaign (IL) News-Gazette seeks an innovative reporter who has a knack for creative storytelling and an emphasis on local business reporting; experienced candidates are welcome as are fresh-out-of-school journalism grads; the company has a mix of both in a vibrant multi-media shop that includes three radio stations. Besides contributing to its print/online/social media efforts, the role includes overseeing its Central Illinois Business magazine, which publishes six times a year. Apply to Editor Jeff D’Alessio at jdalessio@news-gazette.com. EOE. (7/31)
— The Times of Northwest Indiana (Munster, IN) seeks a creative/energetic/versatile reporter to cover public safety and other topics in an area with no shortage of exciting news; must have a knack for spotting trends, profiling interesting people and getting to the heart of stories. Apply online at https://lee.net. EOE (7/31)
— My Horry News (Conway/Myrtle Beach, SC): Growth and government reporter with at least two years experience eager to cover South Carolina’s fastest-growing county; you would join a progressive company focused on publishing and creating engaging content supporting audiences in print and digital; should have a sense of urgency, possess strong communication skills, work efficiently, and collaborate across departments. Resume and your three best clips to Hannah Strong Oskin, editor, at hannah.oskin@myhorrynews.com. (7/31)
MAGAZINES
— Openings at South Carolina Living magazine (Cayce, SC): Writers who can produce 350- to 500-word profiles of World War II veterans to be compiled in booklet/book form; must have the ability to travel the state to conduct in-person interviews, have a digital camera capable of shooting high-res (300 dpi) images to deliver current images of each subject, have the capability to provide an audio recording of each interview for fact-checking purposes and have a demonstrated ability to tell a veteran’s story through anecdotes and interesting and accurate quotes, all delivered in a short format on tight deadlines; pay is $150 per profile; download the guidelines for the project at https://ecscscliving.box.com/s/fvl1a3m6vn1o0lpq72zs, and be prepared to supply one clip that best demonstrates your ability to deliver on the proje\ct and a short e-mail outlining your qualifications; profiles will be assigned on tight deadlines as veterans are identified; those who excel with this project will be considered for part-time and freelance work with the magazine. (Indef.)
SMALL PRINT:
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