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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 sireland@gapress.org. 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 (1)

Advertising Sales Specialist
7/30/2024
The Walton Tribune is seeking a rock star to fill an immediate opening on its advertising sales team.
The successful candidate will become immersed in the exciting world of media marketing sales, with a full slate of print, magazine and online products at their disposal designed to help local businesses grow their customer base. There is unlimited earning potential in this position with an advertising sales specialist receiving commission on everything they sell in addition to their base salary.
If you think you can effectively communicate why advertising in one of the the best newspapers in the state is the best marketing tool for local businesses to utilize, then we want to talk to you about this opportunity.
The Walton Tribune is the legal organ for Walton County and is an equal opportunity employer. The Tribune offers medical, dental and vision benefits, a retirement plan, and paid vacation, holiday and sick leave.
To apply, send your résumé to Tribune Proprietor and Publisher Patrick Graham at patrick.graham@waltontribune.com. He will contact you to discuss this fantastic opportunity further.

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EDITORIAL (5)

Editor
10/3/2024

The Dalton Daily Citizen in Dalton, Georgia, is looking for a newsroom leader to elevate the paper’s coverage of Dalton, Whitfield County and the surrounding area. The ideal candidate should be familiar with community journalism and capable of effectively managing all aspects of newspaper production. As the editor, you will be responsible for taking the staff to new heights in local coverage through your writing, photography and leadership within the newsroom. If you believe you can collaborate well with both internal (news staff and other departments) and external (subscribers, advertisers and the community) stakeholders, we would like to discuss this opportunity with you.

Dalton, Georgia is the flooring capital of the world. The three largest flooring manufacturers in the world are headquartered in our area. We sit in the Northwest Georgia Mountains on I75 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, Tennessee and an hour and thirty minutes north of Atlanta. The Dalton Daily Citizen has been the voice of the area since 1847.

The Dalton Daily Citizen is an equal-opportunity employer and offers benefits such as medical insurance, paid vacations and 401K.  To apply, please send your résumé to Jeff Mutter at jeffmutter@daltoncitizen.com.

 

Editor

The McDuffie Progress is looking for a newsroom leader to elevate the paper’s coverage of McDuffie County and the surrounding area. The ideal candidate should be familiar with community journalism and capable of effectively managing all aspects of newspaper production. As the editor, you will be responsible for taking the staff to new heights in coverage through your writing, photography, page design, and leadership within the newsroom. If you believe you can collaborate well with both internal (newsroom staff and other departments) and external (subscribers, advertisers, and the community) stakeholders, we would like to discuss this opportunity with you. The McDuffie Progress is an equal-opportunity employer and offers medical and dental benefits, as well as paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. To apply, please send your résumé to Publisher Dianne Bond at dbond@mcduffieprogress.com. She will be in touch to further discuss this exciting opportunity.

 

Reporter/Photographer
8/28/2024

The Nassau County Record in Callahan, Fla., seeks a full-time news and sports reporter/photographer to join its newsroom. The right candidate should have strong writing abilities and the capability to write news and feature stories in addition to the occasional sports story. Photography includes coverage of local events and youth, middle and high school sports coverage. To be clear, the right candidate must write news stories, not just cover sports. We need a reporter who can write about everything, not someone whose passion is only for sports.

Knowledge of AP Style is essential, but can be learned on the job. The position does require nights, including most Friday nights during football season, and the occasional Saturday or Sunday assignment.

Email editor@nassaucountyrecord.com with your cover letter, résumé, writing and photography samples, references and salary expectations. The Record is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance benefits, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation and holidays.

 

Reporter
8/22/2024

The Augusta Press, a digital daily, is looking for a reporter who can handle both investigative work and general assignments including features. Send résumé and clips to Debbie van Tuyll, executive editor, at debbie@theaugustapress.com

 

Sports Reporter
8/16/24

Do you have a passion for sports?

Bainbridge Media, LLC has an immediate need for a sports reporter to help our newsroom in the publication of The Post-Searchlight weekly newspaper, as well as the quarterly Bainbridge Living Magazine and multiple special editions.

This Sports Reporter position is a Do-It-All job, where the ideal candidate will help produce our publications from beginning to end, including writing, photography, editing, and pagination.

Sports Reporter qualifications and skills:

  • Have a degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field
  • Have a background in the Adobe Suite, primarily InDesign and Photoshop.
  • Be technologically proficient in Word, WordPress, Gmail, Filezilla, and other similar software that might be thrown your way.
  • Be an enthusiastic self-starter.
  • Possess a strong command of grammar, editing, and use of AP Style.
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Be reliable, accurate, and thorough in their reporting and page design.
  • Be able to multitask efficiently, especially under deadlines.
  • Be organized and extremely detail oriented.
  • Be comfortable working between print and digital platforms, including social media, photo galleries, and video.

Bainbridge is located on the beautiful banks of the Flint River in Southwest Georgia. With a bustling downtown scene featuring multiple unique restaurants and a small batch brewery, a rich history, and plenty of Southern charm. Bainbridge has a winning football program, recently winning the Class 5A State Championship in 2018. We also have a private school, that just began a football program and built a new athletic complex last fall. In addition, a charter academy has opened and is now beginning its sports program. There are plenty of sports stories waiting to be told. Just ask our hometown native, Kirby Smart!

Bainbridge Media, LLC, is an affiliate of Carpenter Media Group. The CMG benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401 (k), sick, and vacation time. Proven reporters have a good opportunity for advancement within CMG.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay $15 per hour

 

Managing Editor
7/30/2024
The Covington News is seeking a newsroom leader who can take the paper’s already award-winning coverage of Newton County to the next level.
The successful candidate will be well versed in community journalism and capable of deftly handling all facets of newspaper production. As the Managing Editor, you’ll be taking the staff to new coverage heights with the stories you write, the pictures you take, the pages you design and the direction you provide others in the newsroom through your leadership and guidance.
If you think you can effectively work with your internal customers — members of the staff in the newsroom and every department — and your external customers — subscribers, advertisers and the community at large — then we want to talk to you about this opportunity.
The Covington News is the legal organ for Newton County and is an equal opportunity employer. The News offers medical, dental and vision benefits, a retirement plan, and paid vacation, holiday and sick leave.
To apply, send your résumé to News Proprietor and Publisher Patrick Graham at patrick.graham@waltontribune.com. He will contact you to discuss this fantastic opportunity further.


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 beth@newnan.com.


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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. Healthcare, 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 (betsy@boomathens.com)

 

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: Opportunity2022GA@gmail.com.

 

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To list a job opening or an item for sale on this site, email Sean Ireland at sireland@gapress.org or call 770-454-6776.