Sports writer, Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.

Here's the post from JournalismJobs.com. If anyone wants any information, PM or email me. I'm leaving the Leader-Telegram after nearly five years as sports editor. Joe Ziemer will be replacing me as the editor, so this is an entry level type position.

There will be layout involved but plenty of opportunities to write. The staff is as dedicated as you will find anywhere.

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Company: Leader-Telegram
Position:
Join Our Sports Team
Location:
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Not Specified
Ad Expires:
May 1, 2012
Job ID: 1338713
Website: http://leadertelegram.com

Description:

The Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, a mid-sized a.m. daily in west-central Wisconsin, seeks a full-time, entry-level reporter/copy editor/page designer for its Sports Department. Main job duties will include the production of a three- to 12-page section several nights a week and game coverage and feature writing. Our four-person staff dedicates its coverage to 11 high school conferences, two NCAA Division III universities and a Northwoods League baseball team in the summer. The qualified applicant will have a college degree in a related field and writing, reporting and layout experience. Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is a plus, but a good eye for design and the ability to write on deadline is a must. Candidate also should be comfortable shooting photos and video and augmenting reporting through use of Facebook, Twitter and live blogs. Car required for traveling with a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record according to Eau Claire Press Co. policy. Please send a cover letter, resume, layout samples, game stories and features by April 11 to Editor Don Huebscher, P.O. Box 570, Eau Claire, WI, 54702. No phone calls.

 

Said it before, I'll say it again. Good luck in La Crosse, John.

 

Sent you a PM, John.