Saints and LSU reporters, NOLA Media Group

I'm hearing that the LSU job will supplement Kleinpeter and will be based in Baton Rouge with a remote work location. I've also heard they're holding out for someone with a bit of experience on a major D1 beat in a daily, so I wouldn't expect any new grads to get this one, barring a truly exceptional collegiate resume. But look for someone to be hired very soon on that front.

As for the sports reporter position, yes, it is geared at writing articles reported by other media outlets. It'll be an effort to get immediate reaction to big interviews, like Drew Brees going on Mike & Mike to talk contract stuff. This should tell you a good deal about the direction Nola Media Group is going, whether you like that direction or not. Personally, I think it's probably a smart business move, but it certainly brings up some questions of journalistic ethics and practices in the new media landscape.

We'll see how it works out. I don't know much about MLive. I will admit I am sad to see the dead tree edition of the TP gone for over half the week.

 

Applied

 

What about the chances of those who covered the top JUCO football program for four years, including the soon to be starting quarterback for the Geaux' Tigers?

 

No worse than the Geaux Tigers chances of crossing the 50 in the national championship game. Unlike them, you might as well toss one deep and see what happens.

 

That's great news. Larry was the Saints beat guy at the Biloxi Sun-Herald until they eliminated that position in a series of staff reductions. Glad to hear he's back in the game.

 

I worked with him down there and the guy worked that beat like a master. Congrats Larry.

 

It appears this job, or another Saints job, is open: http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1388735

 

@ boundforboston you beat me to it ... was just about to post. Something happen with Larry? Or are they adding a spot? Curious ... not for me, but I know others who have applied.

 

That may an old link or something ... there's nothing on Nola.com's website about the Saints spot being open again

 

I don't know about the Saints job, but I know they were still looking for more digital sports reporters as of a week and a half ago.