JobsBulletin
A R K A N S A S P R E S S A S S O CJuly
Volume 5, No. 6 • February 10, 2010
Ads run free for members & students for six weeks. Deadline is Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Numbers in pa-
renthesis indicate weeks the ad has run. Email ads to brian@arkansaspress.org or fax to 501.374.7509.
JOURNALISTS
Journalists are needed for the 2010 Boy
Scout National Jamoree. Those interested
should contact David Fisher at 479.495.2273
or dfisher@arkwest.com. Need immediate
response. (2)
ARKANSAS NEWSPAPER FOUNDATION
The Arkansas Newspaper Foundation (ANF),
the non-profit educational arm of the Arkansas
Press Association, announced its 2010 Internship
Program on Wednesday, January 13. The program
provides funding to establish student internships
for four APA member newspapers. The program
is designed to benefit the Arkansas newspaper
industry by providing $1,500.00 in matching funds
to interested organizations and by encouraging
students at Arkansas colleges and universities to
become involved in the newspaper business. In
order to participate, newspapers must complete
an application form and return it to ANF prior to
February 19, 2010, by fax (501.374.7509) or mail
(411 South Victory, Little Rock, AR 72201). The
four newspapers that are selected to participate
in this pilot project will be notified on or before
February 26, 2010. Questions or comments should
be directed to Karen Brown, ANF executive direc-
tor at karenb@commpub.com or 479.936.6471.
More information on the Foundation can be found
on the Arkansas Press Association Web site
(arkansaspress.org) under the corresponding
tab.
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The Pine Bluff Commercial is seeking a
creative, task-oriented individual to design
attractive, result-producing creatives for web
and print. This person must be able to work
well with others and under pressure to meet
deadlines. Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday through
Friday. QUALIFICATIONS: Design experience
in newspaper or magazine with an emphasis on
web ad design, experience with Mac preferred,
but not mandatory, must be familiar with Adobe
Creative Suite design software, html coding
and FLASH software must be dependable, able
to work independently, must be able to take
direction and manage time wisely. Pay based
on experience. Great benefits including 401k,
health insurance and paid vacation and holidays
available. Please send resume and portfolio to:
Pine Bluff Commercial, Attn: April Scott, P.O.
Box 6469, Pine Bluff, AR 71611 or email to
ascott@pbcommercial.com (4)
REPORTER
Midsize weekly newspaper in Crossett, Arkansas
invites applicants for open newsroom position. If
you can write accurate, compelling stories, your
career will flourish here. Ability to design pages in
InDesign is a plus. Recent grads as well as veteran
reporters welcome. Receive good hourly pay and
benefits while enjoying our community’s quality
of life. Email resume with cover letter and writing
samples to bwhite@ashleynewsobserver.com or
mail to Publisher, The Ashley News Observer, PO
Box 798, Crossett, AR 71635. (3)
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ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
This South Arkansas town’s newspaper/maga-
zine/shopper operation has an immediate
opening for an Advertising Director. The job
responsibilities include leading a staff of 2-3
salespeople; overseeing the sales and marketing
of an award-winning weekly newspaper and
associated shopper; enhancing magazine and
other niche publication projects; and overseeing
the marketing of the best newspaper website
in the state. Sales training ability, budgeting
skills, and goal setting experience are required.
Customer service and a strong work ethic must
be top priority. The pay is negotiable, with
Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance and
other benefits. Send resume to “Publisher” at...
publisher@monticellonews.net. (4)
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
The White Hall Journal has a full-time position for
an Account Executive selling advertising for our
newspaper. The Account Executive is responsible
for consistently achieving sales goals. This is ac-
complished by effectively selling and servicing new
and existing accounts. REQUIREMENTS: Indi-
viduals with experience selling print or multimedia
sales are preferred. Must have strong skills in plan-
ning, communicating, organizing, and developing
customer relationships. A reliable car and applicable
insurance so that the territory can be served on a
daily basis. A high school diploma or equivalent.
As part of Gatehouse Media, we are able to offer a
competitive salary, plus excellent benefits package
including 401k health, dental and life insurance,
vacation and short and long term disability. Please
send resume to: The White Hall Journal ATTN:
Publisher P.O. Box 20755 White Hall, AR 71612
or email to: whjpub@cablelynx.com (3)
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 REMINDER... ADVERTISING MANAGER
The Arkansas Press Association will assist The Benton Courier, a 133-year-old, seven-day
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