N.D. NEWSPAPER JOB LISTINGS

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Managing Editor sought for award-winning county seat weekly in progressive eastern ND community with news/events galore. Must be a self-starter. No time to train new meat, successful applicant should be able to show up and go to work. This person will "run the show," from news and photos to page layout with an excellent staff to help. Great salary, insurance and other perks, including choice of gym or golf membership. Need to fill position by mid-July. Email resume/clips to editor@griggscountycourier.net or snail mail to Jon Flatland, PO Box 525, Cooperstown, ND 58425.

CREATIVE COPY EDITOR. Interested in a little bit of everything? Then this position may be for you. The Dickinson Press is looking for someone to design pages, edit copy, write catchy headlines and assist in keeping our ever-changing website current. There are also opportunities to shoot photos and video and write columns and stories. We publish six days a week and serve much of southwestern North Dakota. Dickinson houses a state university and is just miles from Theodore Roosevelt National Park. If you have a firm grasp of AP style, are familiar with Quark and want to join a team dedicated to getting fresh news to our readers consistently, e-mail your resume to jmcbride@thedickinsonpress.com or mail to: The Dickinson Press Attn: Jennifer McBride P.O. Box 1367 Dickinson, ND 58601 Feel free to call 701-456-1205 for more information.

SUMMER REPORTER POSITION. The Dickinson Press has an exciting summer news desk post to fill. We are looking for a part-time reporter who will also be responsible for a number of newsroom duties. Do you have journalism experience and know your way around a camera and the AP Stylebook? If so, send your resume to Editor Jennifer McBride at jmcbride@thedickinsonpress.com or mail to The Dickinson Press, Attn: Editor Jennifer McBride P.O. Box 1367 Dickinson, ND 58601; or stop by the office at 1815 First St. W. and ask for Jennifer.

SPORTSWRITER WANTED: Large weekly newspaper in north – central North Dakota is looking for a sports writer with page design and page layout experience. Knowledge of Adobe programs a must. Competitive salary with excellent health care benefits. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Send resume and writing/page design samples to: Lynn Weber, Office Manger, Courant, Box 29, Bottineau, ND 58318, e-mail: courant3@utma.com, Fax: (701) 228-5864, Phone: (701) 228-2605.

NEWS REPORTER: If you’re interested in being a community newspaper reporter in North Dakota’s booming oil patch, The Tioga Tribune may be just the place. Journal Publishing Inc. is seeking a full-time reporter to cover both hard news and features at its Tioga, N.D. newspaper. Ambition, a good work ethic and an interest in community are important; experience is not. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Good pay and benefits package. Send letter of application and resume to stevea@crosbynd.com, or to Steve Andrist, Journal Publishing Inc., P.O. Box E, Crosby, ND 58730.

ADVERTISING MANAGER: Journal Publishing Inc. is looking for a creative and enthusiastic person to manage the advertising department at The Journal in Crosby, N.D. This full-time, hybrid position involves both advertising sales and design. Good pay and benefits package. Send letter of application and resume to stevea@crosbynd.com, or to Steve Andrist, Journal Publishing Inc., P.O. Box E, Crosby, ND 58730.

ONLINE EDITOR. The Bismarck Tribune has an opening for an Online Editor. The online editor is an important position in our organization and oversees the placement of all news content on the bismarcktribune.com website.  The online editor is responsible for maintaining and enhancing assigned news content and functions of the Web site and with developing innovative features that provide compelling online content for the enterprises’ Web site, including video, audio, animated info-graphics, and other types of multi-media journalism. Responsibilities: Posts print products online, Shoots and edits video, Instructs reporters on proper use of multi-media equipment, Writes and/or edits original material such as blogs, Maintains and updates sites, Posts hourly updates and news bulletins. Qualifications: Online experience (video and audio), Experienced with news gathering, writing and editing, Excellent communication skills and ability to set priorities and give attention to detail, Able to adapt to continuously changing work environment and learn new technologies as they emerge. Proficient with computer operating systems, Knowledge of HTML, CSS and a wide range of software including FTP, Photoshop and QuarkXPress. Desired knowledge, skills & abilities: Four-year degree in journalism or technology-related field, Experience with Adobe Premier or other video editing software, Experience with audio and video editing software, Knowledge of AP style, Must be able to work well on own with limited supervision, Ability to deal with multiple objectives and timelines and to pay attention to detail. Applications are accepted at www.bismarcktribune.com/workhere.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Pair of County Seat Weeklies in eastern North Dakota, combined sales near $500,000; Weekly newspaper on SD border, sales just over $225,000; Highly Profitable free weekly and companion magazines in Fargo-Moorhead. Three weeklies in Northwestern Minnesota, one is a County Seat; Small weekly in South Central MN with $100,000+ in sales. Are you considering a sale? I have buyers looking for newspapers of all sizes in the Midwest. Contact Julie Bergman at 218.230.8943 or julie@wiktel.com to discuss your situation.