Daily Newspaper...eastern Nebraska

Saw this one on journalismjobs...any positives? I wonder if it's really called "Daily Newspaper." And is it just me, or does it look bad when the contact person has a Yahoo e-mail instead of a newspaper e-mail? OK, here's the posting, from May 6:

Company: Daily newspaper
Position: Sports reporter +
Location: Eastern Nebraska, Nebraska
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: $20,000 to $25,000
Ad Expires: June 10, 2008
Job ID: 639483


Description:
A small Midwest daily is seeking a sports reporter who also has page design/editing skills and some photo abilities. We are a locally focused sports operation.

The succesful candidate will be a well-organized, self-starter who is broadly versed in all areas of prep sports coverage. On the page-design side, you will need Quark Xpress and Photoshop proficiency. A degree in journalism is desirable but not mandatory. Experience could be substituted.

The small city location of this position is ideal for its relaxed lifestyle. Larger cities are within easy reach.

This position could lead quickly to greater opportunities if you have the skills and ambition.

A reliable vehicle, insurance and valid driver's license are required as is a post-offer, prehire drug test.

An excellent benefits package includes vacation, medical, dental, 401(K) and more.
Apply by e-mail to newshunt@yahoo.com with cover letter, resume and 3-4 work samples attached (PDFs are best). Regional candidates preferred.

 

Blind ads make me giggle.

 

Sports reporter +? Is that like a VCR +?

Anyway, daily papers in Eastern Nebraska (and I'll stretch the geography a bit, using Highway 81 as the dividing line):

Beatrice: Beatrice Daily Sun
Columbus: Columbus Daily Telegraph
Fremont: Fremont Tribune
Lincoln: Lincoln Journal Star
Nebraska City: Nebraska City News-Press
Norfolk: Norfolk Daily News
Omaha: Omaha World-Herald
York: York News-Times

 

Somebody gettin' fired.

 

Yes. Though I would be more turned off by the 20-25k pay, to be honest.

 

It ain't Lincoln or Omaha. Not at that pay.

 

I would guess Beatrice or Nebraska City.