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Sports writer, Bristol Herald Courier (Va.)

Discussion in 'Journalism Jobs' started by Jay Sherman, Jun 19, 2008.

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  1. jcrutchmer

    jcrutchmer Guest

    Then it should have read:

    Sports Writer, With an Emphasis on "Writer"

    Lack of punctuation made it appear as though Writer was the area of emphasis for this writer's job.

    The way a similar posting would say "Sports Writer With an Emphasis on Golf" implying that 75 percent of your job is writing about golf.

    That's how I took it.

    Regardless, how I interpret the wording in no way affects whether I should sit it out or not, thanks.
     
    jcrutchmer, Jun 20, 2008
    #25
  2. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    So, back to the discussion about the opening...
     
    playthrough, Jun 20, 2008
    #26
  3. SCEditor

    SCEditor Active Member

    I certainly hope that wasn't a cheap shot at the previous holder of this position. Because I know he did an excellent job writing features when I was there.
     
    SCEditor, Jun 20, 2008
    #27
  4. SCEditor

    SCEditor Active Member

    Nice shot about anonymous posts. Am I correct to assume you're actually Tiki Barber?
     
    SCEditor, Jun 20, 2008
    #28
  5. Judge Smails

    Judge Smails New Member

    This had nothing to do with the previous writer. I have no idea who he is. This was in defense of a perfectly plain job description.
     
    Judge Smails, Jun 20, 2008
    #29
  6. SCEditor

    SCEditor Active Member

    It's all good.
     
    SCEditor, Jun 20, 2008
    #30
  7. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    This thread is a mess. That is all.
     
    JackReacher, Jun 20, 2008
    #31
  8. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Eh. I don't know. A guy lost his job and that brings out emotions in a lot of people. I have friends on both sides and I'd go to bat for either side (in general, not here because I don't know all the details).

    I do know this is a good place to work and a good job in a time when there aren't that many out there.

    People speak well of the incoming SE and the former SE spoke well of the job. I think that has to say something. But what the hell do I know?
     
    Moderator1, Jun 20, 2008
    #32
  9. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    I'll be interested to see how quickly they move on this one, especially with football section planning right around the corner and more than 40 high schools in the area.
     
    JackReacher, Jun 20, 2008
    #33
  10. Mystery_Meat

    Mystery_Meat Guest

    Does Media General's community division still pay ass? Because Bristol might be a cheap place to live, but ass pay is ass pay.

    Haven't seen the paper in a while, but last I checked it was pretty solid still.
     
    Mystery_Meat, Jun 20, 2008
    #34
  11. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    I haven't seen the sports section in a while, either, but I've heard good things about the writing and the design. I know they have a good, young designer fresh out of college and a staff of writers for which I've heard nothing but praise.
     
    JackReacher, Jun 20, 2008
    #35
  12. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    Yes. Pay is ass. I'm on the high end of the ass scale, but ass is still ass. (EDIT to clarify I don't work at this particular MG comm property.)

    As for the paper, it could be better. The design is boring, from the sections I see flow through our office. The new SE may very well may rectify that. Lots and lots of preps in the section.
     
    Cosmo, Jun 20, 2008
    #36
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