Beware, Trentonian offering jobs that don't exist

Aren't most of them, if not all of them, in sports? Or are there some on newsside as well?

 

phin - most folks are better people after living through near-death experiences, but you don't want to wish a NDE on just anyone.

 

Let's be real. There are less than 5 "quality, skilled people" who are still "fighting the good fight" at the Trentonian.

 

Amen, PHINJ.

 

OK, maybe "several" is a bit of an exaggeration.

 

Jay Dunn's baseball column is the prize of the section.

 

Huh? Jay who?

I've always thought Phil Nelson IV is the best writer on the staff. He's hard-working, ultra-professional, and a real handsome dude, to boot.

 

Yeah, but do you think the Trenton Strangler should be fired?

 

I believe Jay Dunn has left the Trentonian for greener pastures at another JRC paper, but I could be wrong.

I always thought George O'Gorman was the hardest working writer on the Trentonian staff.

 

Phil Nelson's got it over O'Gorman by a mile. Once, Phil covered a 4 p.m. wrestling match in Harrisburg, drove back to Trenton in less than an hour, banged out the story, and was out the door by 6:30. That's what you call a real pro! I'm still trying to figure out how fast he was driving on the Pa. Turnpike.

 

Between construction and traffic on the PA Turnpike and Route 1 there's no way to make the Harrisburg to Trenton run in less than an hour unless you spend a significant portion of the trip going 100 or better.
You said hard-working, not fast driving and fast-writing. There are days when O'Gorman will cover a girls basketball game and a track meet in the same day and get all three stories finished in time for deadline. I don't think I've seen Nelson's byline on more than one story a day like you sometimes do with O'Gorman.

But why was Nelson covering a wrestling match in Harrisburg? Was it Rick Fortenbaugh's day off or something?

 

I couldn't find an online link to this column, but I got a copy of the Tuesday paper and typed in the column:

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Column by Aaron Bracy

Hello again, Trenton!
It is my pleasure to write this introductory column to say hello and inform you that I am the new sports editor of The Trentonian.
Some of you may remember me from my first stint in the capital city as a sportswriter from 1999-2002. FOr those of you who don't know me, I'd like to tell you a little about myself.
I grew up in Willingboro, graduated from Saint Joseph's University and currently reside in South Jersey. I am happily married, have two brothers, six wonderful nieces and nephews and a loving family that has been extremely encouraging and supportive of all of my endeavors.
And, from just about the moment I was born, my No. 1 endeavor has been sports.
That goes for playing the games, watching them, studying them and, ultimately, making a career of out them.
My two career dreams were to either work in sports journalism or join the PGA Tour.
The Tour hasn't panned out - not yet, anyway - so here I am.
For as long as I can remember, the newspaper sports section has been a regular partof my morning ritual, along with my cereal and orange juice. The day doesn't feel right until I peruse the sports section. For me, reading the sports section is more than a hobby, it is a passion.
And I look forwards to sharing thid passion with you. I am here to serve you, to make your reading experience enjoyable and enlightening.
I believe in and depend on newspapers and, if you're reading this, maybe you do, too.
I believe in newspapers, in their relevance to our everyday life and in their importance in a thriving democracy.
I believe newspapers should be honest and tough while being fair and responsible. I believe newspapers should inform, inspire and entertain. I believe newspapers should be a watchdog and not back down when tackling issues that are unfair to its readers.
I hope you will see these ideals in The Trentonian's sports section.
And I hope you will provide feedback. That goes for when you're not satisfied, and when you are. Your feedback is integral to shaping the paper to meet your needs and wants.
You can reach me at abracy@trentonian.com or (609) 989-7800 ext. 242. Please don't be afraid to disagree with what I or one of The Trentonian's sports staff writes, or how we present the sports in the paper.
And please don't hesitate to contact me and tell me what you think. I will return every one of your phone calls and/or e-mails. I want to hear from you.

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