JOB BANK LISTINGS
The GPA Job Bank is a service of the Georgia Press Association. There is no charge for ads if the position is being filled for a newspaper or company that is a GPA member. For all others (including affiliates, subsidiaries and sister publications of GPA members), the cost is $20 per ad. Advertisements run in the GPA Classifieds for three months from the “Posted” date. Non-GPA members must make payment before ad is posted. In addition, ads will be published one time in the classified section of the GPA Bulletin. The Bulletin is mailed on or about the 17th of each month, and the deadline for classifieds submissions is the 5th.
To post an ad in the GPA Job Bank, send your request to [email protected]. Send payment to: GPA Classifieds, 140 Locust Street, Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002. Your ad will be posted as soon as payment is received.
RÉSUMÉ FILE
The Georgia Press Association also maintains a free Résumé File. Job seekers may send their résumés to: Résumé File, GPA, 140 Locust Street, Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002. All résumés will remain on file for three months. GPA members may call the office at any time to inquire about résumés on file. We will help you look for the kind of candidate you need and send you the résumés.
ADVERTISING/MARKETING (2)
12/17/2024
Director of Communications and Marketing
The College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) at Auburn University seeks a dynamic, results-oriented, well-rounded and experienced professional to lead the communications and marketing services for our college as its Director of Communications and Marketing. The ideal candidate will have had career experience as a technical content provider and in a news media, public relations, and/or communications management role, including working with broadcast, electronic and print communication, and graphic design.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and Implement a Communications and Marketing Strategy for COSAM – In this position you will serve as the primary news and information marketer for COSAM. You will provide guidance to senior administration, and support of all communications and marketing activities in all five academic departments and administrative offices in COSAM. It will be your responsibility to be innovative in developing a strategy to manage the information and its dissemination.
- Inspire and Lead a Communications Staff – The Director will lead and work with a two-member staff dedicated to media outreach, marketing, and public relations in support of COSAM’s and the University’s strategic plan. There is potential for team expansion.
- Tell the COSAM Story – The Director will assist in developing and disseminating content for various audiences in various formats, as well as contributing in those functions as needed. You will work with COSAM leadership on branding and marketing for COSAM’s innovative research, teaching, outreach, faculty, staff, and alumni to tell its story.
Why You’ll Love it:
- Impactful and Purpose Driven Work – Your work will directly contribute to the success of COSAM and Auburn University.
- Collaborative and welcoming environment.
- Auburn University has highly competitive benefits for employees including state retirement benefits, generous leave policies, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, paid parental leave and more!
- Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the State of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of 10 years.
Essential Functions:
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with COSAM’s external and internal stakeholders, among them the University administration, COSAM administration, individual professors and lecturers, researchers, investigators, and staff.
- Oversight and supervision of COSAM’s Communication and Marketing staff.
- Direction of the administrative and functional duties of the department.
- Ensure communication and marketing products are of the highest quality and contain approved and appropriate content.
- Develop and implement a communication and marketing strategy for COSAM that aligns with both Auburn University and COSAM’s strategic plan.
- Ensure accuracy and currency of the department and college websites and social media channels.
- Coordinate news coverage resulting from COSAM news releases or from media story inquiries, as well as maintain relationships with news media. Track and monitor media acceptance of COSAM-related news releases and ensure that various stakeholders are kept apprised of media placement results.
- Manage and track the department budget as well as approval of department financial transactions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, business, or related field plus six years of experience in marketing and communications services.
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement at a rate of one year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Skills and Abilities:
- Candidates must possess the ability to develop content for various audiences and in various formats.
- Candidates must have a working knowledge of branding, marketing, and communication theories, concepts, techniques, mediums, and strategies.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and a variety of social media tools.
- Experience in the supervision, management, and leadership of employees.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experienced candidates with strong branding, marketing, media relations, story placement, and research content development skills.
- A master’s degree from an accredited institution
- Experience working independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in producing scientific content.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Résumé
- Writing Sample and/or Portfolio Link
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin March 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Tim Hawthorne at [email protected].
12/4/2024
Advertising Sales Representatives
The Georgia Trust for Local News (GTLN) is seeking dynamic, results-driven and highly motivated Advertising Sales Representatives to join our teams at The Macon Melody and The Albany Herald.
The Melody and The Herald are members of our nonprofit community news brand that extends to 19 counties in middle and south Georgia. This role is responsible for generating new business opportunities, managing existing accounts and working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective advertising campaigns for clients.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media sales and specifically digital products, with a passion for driving business growth through innovative marketing.
Like to learn more? Email a copy of your résumé and contact information to Dave Hedge, Senior Director of Development at [email protected]
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EDITORIAL (3)
3/13/2025
Sports Reporter
The Northeast Georgian is looking for someone passionate about covering local sports. The sports reporter would primarily cover high school sports in Habersham County, as well as Piedmont University and recreation sports. They also help plan the sports section’s placement of stories. The right person would also need to be able to take great sports photos to highlight their coverage. Bachelor’s degree is required with preference of a journalism degree. Those interested should submit a resume and samples of their work to Editor Samantha Sinclair at [email protected].
2/17/2025
Executive Editor
The Rome News-Tribune, a five-day print and 24/7 online publication serving the city of Rome and Floyd County in northwest Georgia, is filling the position of Executive Editor. This is a hands-on position where the editor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a seven-member newsroom. The editor works with staff to plan, produce and edit the news, sports and feature content of the paper and a quarterly magazine. Duties include reporting, writing, taking photos, assigning stories and overseeing the posting of content online and on social media. No pagination of news pages is required.
The Executive Editor is responsible for office operations, fields and mediates calls from the public, meets with politicians and various community members and handles personnel issues
The Executive Editor manages the newsroom staff, freelancers and local columnists to coordinate assignments and to plan content. The editor makes sure stories and breaking news are posted to the online edition.
The Executive Editor serves as the “face” of the paper in the Rome and Floyd County communities.
The Executive Editor also guides and assists editors at four other TJI publications in northwest Georgia.
Parent company Times-Journal, Inc. is a family-owned business, operating 18 newspapers, plus magazines and digital news products in central and north Georgia.
Previous management experience in a publication environment preferred.
Times-Journal offers health insurance, paid vacation and a company-contributed 401(k).
Send cover letter, résumé and publication samples to [email protected] with the subject line Rome Editor.
Editor and Publisher
12/10/24
Emmerich Newspapers is looking for a dynamic editor and publisher for its small five-day daily, including a large press operation, in Greenwood, Mississippi. We have invested heavily in our proprietary state-of-the-art, 24/7, local news and social media platform. We need a strong manager to lead and guide our talented staff into the future.
Veteran publisher/editor is retiring, and the ideal candidate knows the business from both sides of the fence, able to drive revenue and profit, along with producing quality products – this is not a “desk job.” Solid editorial skillset, along with in-depth advertising knowledge and experience are requirements for successfully leading the operation. Publisher is also expected to be an active and integral member of the community.
Medical, 401(k), & other benefits. Compensation range $80K – $90K. We are aggressive in compensation for the right person. Our bonus model allows high achievers additional compensation atop their substantial base salary. This is a great opportunity for a high-energy individual willing to work hard and earn good money. Send letter of interest, resume, and professional references to Dan W. Strack, COO, Emmerich Newspapers, at [email protected].
EQUIPMENT WANTED (1)
Looking for gently used, weatherproof newspaper racks without vending mechanisms (“free racks”), metal or plastic. Will pick up and buy lunch. Email [email protected].
MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION (1)
Editor and Publisher
12/10/24
Emmerich Newspapers is looking for a dynamic editor and publisher for its small five-day daily, including a large press operation, in Greenwood, Mississippi. We have invested heavily in our proprietary state-of-the-art, 24/7, local news and social media platform. We need a strong manager to lead and guide our talented staff into the future.
Veteran publisher/editor is retiring, and the ideal candidate knows the business from both sides of the fence, able to drive revenue and profit, along with producing quality products – this is not a “desk job.” Solid editorial skillset, along with in-depth advertising knowledge and experience are requirements for successfully leading the operation. Publisher is also expected to be an active and integral member of the community.
Medical, 401(k), & other benefits. Compensation range $80K – $90K. We are aggressive in compensation for the right person. Our bonus model allows high achievers additional compensation atop their substantial base salary. This is a great opportunity for a high-energy individual willing to work hard and earn good money. Send letter of interest, resume, and professional references to Dan W. Strack, COO, Emmerich Newspapers, at [email protected].
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FOR SALE
ATHENS SENIOR MAGAZINE
Boom Magazine is an 8-year-old quarterly magazine for the growing retirement community in Athens, home to the University of Georgia, as well as for the surrounding counties of Oconee, Jackson, Barrow, Madison and Greene.
This opportunity also includes an established Senior Expo and annual Senior Directory. All work is outsourced to freelance contractors; a great opportunity to work from home.
With no competition in the senior market, the magazine is well positioned for continued growth and success with a dedicated reader base and long-term advertisers, including UGA departments. Health care, fitness and recreational services for the senior community are increasing exponentially; a new medical school has broken ground.
This magazine is ready to go to the next level; reasonably priced with terms available; the owner will help with a transition. For more information: Betsy Bean ([email protected]).
South Georgia Community Weekly
100-year-old family South Georgia community weekly. 3,000 circulation. Current editor/publisher has been at helm for 27 years. The paper is the city/county legal organ and is a multiple GPA and GSBA Beacon Award winner (nine times). The paper has focused solely on the community for the past century. Owner is retiring. Family health has restricted operations in past few years. Purchase is ideal for young couple looking to build value in a prosperous community. Serious inquiries apply at 229-425-3974.
LONG-ESTABLISHED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR SALE
Georgia weekly newspaper publisher is ready to retire, seeking new owner or owners. This publication, a county- and city-designated legal organ, has a long history of excellence and dedication to community journalism. Its tradition of journalistic excellence is reflected in dozens of press awards over many years.
This would be an excellent opportunity for an individual or couple to own and operate their own newspaper in an area that is experiencing rapid industrial and economic growth. Publication could also fit well with an existing newspaper company.
Real estate also available for purchase or rent.
Possible owner financing for qualified buyer.
Serious inquiries only.
Please respond to: [email protected].
PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE
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- Ohio monthly regional glossy magazine in business decades and attractive; only 35 minutes from Cleveland.
- West Georgia-based weekly adjudicated community newspaper. Well-established and profitable.
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