Job Postings (Note: posts are listed in chronological order, most recent first. Older posts are saved because they may contain useful contact information. Please e-mail Ben Yagoda byagoda@udel.edu with any job postings.)

NEWS/FEATURES REPORTER

The Dialog, weekly newspaper (circulation 55,000) covering the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, seeks a staff reporter to generate, plan, and write news and feature stories. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the news, a tight writing style, excellent interviewing skills, ability to work on deadline as part of a team, and an understanding of the Catholic faith. Work schedule includes weekend and evening assignments throughout Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Requirements are a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field with at least two years of reporting experience. Send cover letter with salary requirements, resume and recent clips to Director of Human Resources, P. O. Box 2030, Wilmington, DE 19899-2030, e-mail djones@ccwilm.org, Fax (302) 573-6944 or download application at www.cdow.org — click on Employment – Diocesan Offices/Services.

Posted 11/18/07

UD journalism grad Greg Shulas reports the following opening at his company, Money-Media:

Bright, enthusiastic reporter needed on New York-based weekly newsletter covering corporate governance, an increasingly vibrant area of business news. Seeking a curious, self-motivated reporter who likes to work in collaborative environment producing high-quality stories for an intelligent and engaged readership. Ability to work to deadlines and take ownership of a beat required. Reporter will generate story ideas and develop and maintain sources over phone and through face to face meetings. Opportunity to join a growing publication for a leading publisher of financial and business news. Send resume and cover letter to resumes@agendaweek.com or fax 212 616 3882, attention: Eduardo Llul

posted 10/26/07

UD grad Susan Kirkwood, a Special Projects Producer at WMAR/ABC2 in Baltimore, reports that a position as "Investigations Coordinator" at the Maryland Better Business Bureau, based in downtown Baltimore, is available. The official description is:

"This position is responsible for tracking inquiry and complaint trends, implementation of an investigations program prompted by suspect industry issues, scams, high volume of inquiries and/or complaints, media requests, etc. in accordance with CBBB policies and practices, maintain, and expand related educational resources such as tips, alert, general advice report and referral agencies/organizations."

Susan says the position has been "created to help find and investigate possible stories from their consumers" and is suitable for someone with strong reporting skills. She can provide more information at skirkwood2002@aol.com.

Reporter for fundfire.com

Bright, enthusiastic reporter needed on New York-based daily online newsletter covering investment management for a growing financial publishing company. At least two years of reporting experience required,ideally in business or finance. Seeking a curious, self-motivated reporter who likes to work in collaborative environment producing high-quality editorial copy. Ability to work to daily deadlines and take ownership of a beat also required. Reporter will generate story ideas, develop and maintain sources over phone and through face to face meetings, and be responsible for breaking news on pension funds and other investment management topics with daily articles. Opportunity to join an established yet growing publication and cover a fast-paced,competitive sector for an intelligent and engaged readership.

Send resume and cover letter to resumes@fundfire.com or fax 212 616 3882,
attention: Andrew Willmott

Posted 4/8/07

Opening for a general assignment reporter to write for three Gannett publications in Maryland: Worcester County Times, Ocean Pines Independent and Maryland Beachcomber (a beach life/entertainmentpublication).  Strong reporting skills and the ability to transition fromnews and feature stories is a must. Send resume and
clips to Dawn Robson, Worcester County Times, 12417 Ocean Gateway, Suite 7
Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

Referred by Amber McDonald, UD 2006. Posted 3/03/07

Today Media is looking for a web-savvy reporter to manage listings of events
and nightlife for Delaware Today and Main Line Today magazines, as well as
to write a weekly newsletter of upcoming events for website members.
Blogging opportunities possible. Good reporting and editing skills a must.
Experience with Oxcyon web platform a plus, but not required. Send resume
and clips to Mark Nardone: mnardone@delawaretoday.com.

(posted 3/03/07)

General assignment reporter sought for Middletown Transcript, a weekly
newspaper in Middletown, Del. We are looking for a college graduate with
experience on the school newspaper. Pagination experience helpful. The
Transcript is part of the Dover Post Co., a small but growing company of 10
newspapers in Delaware. We're a great place to start your career. Benefits
include health, 401k, etc. To apply, send cover letter, resume and three
clips to Jessica Thompson (UD 2001), 24 W. Main St., Middletown DE 19709 or
jessica.thompson@doverpost.com.

(posted 10/7/06)

Tim Nichols (2005), sports editor of the Juneau (Alaska) Empire, writes:

We'll we're looking for a crime/education reporter and a business/environmental reporter (which is a pretty important job here with our fishing and timber industries).

If you know anyone who is interested in moving to a town that rains 200 days of the year with no roads in or out and write crime stories like, this is not a joke, "Woman reports stolen a plastic sticker that reads 'I love my golden retriever'" this might be the job for them.

You can contact Tim at  timothy.nichols@juneauempire.com

(Posted 8/20/06)

UD Journalism grad Mike Bullard, managing editor of the Cecil Whig, writes:

We have an opening for a cops reporter that we want to fill ASAP. Entry-level to a year or so experience, maybe two if it' a weekly. Police beat work at the Review would be a plus. I posted it a day or two ago on journalismjobs.com and have already seen a couple responses but my allegiances lie a few miles east of here.

Contact Mike at mbullard@chespub.com

Posted 8/13/06

Shawna Wagner (UD 05) writes:

The Star and Home News, a weekly newspaper in Trevose, PA, is advertising for a reporter. The ad asks for a cover letter, resume and published samples to be sent to Broad Street Community Newspapers, 2512 Metropolitan Drive, Trevose PA 19053, or faxed to 215-354-3159, or e-mailed to bscnjobs@phillynews.com

Posted 7/15/06

The Bristol Herald Courier in Bristol, Va.,
has openings for a crime/cops/courts reporter and
feature copy editor/page designer. The BHC is a Media
General-owned 40,000-circulation daily which covers
Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. 
Inquiries may be sent to:
Steve Kaylor, Editor
320 Morrison Blvd
Bristol, VA 24201
skaylor@bristolnews.com

Katie Grasso reports two openings at the Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, NJ:

1. Page Designer - Seeking a page designer to create local and wire pages for newsroom sections of the paper and work on special projects as designated. Individuals will be able to produce creative, original designs. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of one-year page design/pagination experience. Proficiency in Quark Xpress and Photoshop are necessary. Freehand a plus. Evenings and weekends required.

2. Bilingual Reporter - This position will cover news of the Latino Community in the inner city of Camden, in Camden County and other towns in the tri-county area (outside of Philadelphia). Candidates will need to write pieces in both Spanish and English. Must have a bachelor's degree and at least three-years reporting experience. Self-starter. Person with ideas and the drive to get them done. Candidates must be able to write to speak English and Spanish fluently. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to provice his or her own transportation.

Contact for both is Joyce Gabriel jogabriel@courierpostonline.com (856) 486-2574

Posted 6/15/06

COPS REPORTER

Antonio Prado reports that The Daily Local in West Chester, Pa. is about to lose its night cop beat reporter.

(Posted 4/18/06)

DESIGN EDITOR

The Cecil Whig, Elkton. For information see http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=626451

The managing editor, Mike Bullard, is a UD grad

(Posted 4/18/06)

REPORTER

Jaime Marine (2003) says that her employer, the Bridgeton News in South Jersey, is looking for a full-time reporter to start immediately. Anyone interested should call Matt Gray at  856-451-1000 x 459.

(Posted 1/22/06)

Katie Grasso (2005) reports that her employer, the Courier-Post, also of South Jersey, is starting a youth-oriented insert similar to the News Journal's Spark. They will be hiring reporters and editors. If interested, contact Managing Editor Joyce Gabriel at jogabriel@camden.gannett.com/856-486-2574.

(Posted 1/22/06)

SPORTS PRODUCER

baltimoresun.com is seeking a sports producer to work weekends and evenings.

The ideal candidate would have a strong knowledge of Baltimore-area sports. Interest in fantasy sports leagues a plus.

In this role you will update the sports and home pages through the afternoon and evening. Other responsibilities include: producing online enhancements to stories, some event coverage and long term projects.

Experience in reporting and editing are a must, as are computer skills (HTML and some PhotoShop). If you're a journalist looking to work in a challenging, deadline-oriented environment, please send a cover letter, resume and at least three writing samples to: Baltimoresun.com, c/o Tara Coates 2 Hamill Rd., Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21210 or via e-mail at tcoates@baltimoresun.com .
(Posted 10/24/05)

Associate Editor: "Directors in Rehabilitation" Magazine
Editorial Assistant: "Physical Therapy" Magazine

Both these positions are with Advance Publications, based in King of Prussia, Pa. Information at http://www.advanceweb.com/merionjobs.asp?department=editorial
(Posted 10/24/05)

NEWS EDITOR

The Newark Post, this established Delaware town's respected hometown weekly since 1910, has an immediate opening for a News Editor with a passion for community newspapering. We cover traditional beats - hard news, police, government - but cherish opportunities to connect with our readers through people-oriented journalism. Our News Editor leads this effort and coordinates the work of our small, but dedicated staff in a team atmosphere.

Our News Editor makes the important decisions about reporting assignments, content of the community paper and handles copy preparation, etc. This is a busy, but varied position, This key staffer stays intimately in touch with our readers through "hands on" writing and reporting, including coverage of our city council "like a blanket."

The best candidate boasts solid journalism experience and is able to recognize issues of community interest and write about them, demonstrates proven reporting and editing skills, is organized, detail oriented, energetic and creative, can successfully multi-task, and loves to interact with people. A person with strong local connections, demonstrated passion for the aspects of community journalism and proven writing skills will be seriously considered, even if he or she lacks significant newspaper experience.

This is a full-time, full benefits position, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, 401K, for an established, respected newspaper publishing company.

Rush details on why this is a good fit for you, resumé and clips to: Publisher, Newark Post, Suite 206, 168 Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711; fax 302-737-9019;
e-mail: jimbo@dca.net

(posted 10/17/05)