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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 [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 (1)

4/4/2025

Sales Representative

The Union-Recorder, a twice-weekly paper in Milledgeville, Ga., is seeking an advertising sales representative.

We offer a competitive salary plus commission, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, mileage, among other benefits.

Join Baldwin county’s multi-media company as an Advertising Sales Representative. In this role, you’ll identify, qualify and sell digital and print advertising to businesses. You’ll grow an established client list and attract new advertisers for The Union-Recorder and its associated publications, digital products and events.

•Sell digital advertising solutions, social media products, newspaper ads, magazine ads, and event sponsorships.

•Offer the best marketing and advertising products to meet clients’ needs.

Receive regular training to stay updated on current advertising solutions.

•Act as the local marketing expert for your clients.

Qualifications:

•Computer skills and internet savvy

•Organizational skills with attention to detail

•Clear verbal and written communication

•Exceptional customer service

•Previous sales experience preferred but not required

•Bring your achievement and goal orientation to contribute to the success of the region’s most trusted news media company

Please send an email to Frank Perea at [email protected]

CIRCULATION (0)

There are no positions posted for this category at this time.

EDITORIAL (2)

MANAGING EDITOR

We are seeking an experienced editor to lead two energetic and passionate newspaper staffs at The Valley Times-News in Valley, Alabama, and The LaGrange Daily News in LaGrange, Georgia. As a newspaper editor with our Boone Newsmedia affiliates, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our publications and communities. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about journalism, excels at copy editing, possesses impeccable news judgment and loves chasing news stories.

Responsibilities:

Oversee two news staffs located in Valley, Alabama, and LaGrange, Georgia, ensuring accurate and high-quality coverage of local news in both locations.
Collaborate with the publisher to establish news budgets for each edition, assign stories and ensure comprehensive community news coverage.
Lead pagination and design of the daily newspaper, special sections, and magazines.
Capture high-quality photos for story coverage using a staff camera or personal DSLR and edit photos using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
Utilize strong knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to post breaking news immediately and effectively engage with the audience. Proficiency in using WordPress is required.
Use data tools such as Google Analytics to inform news coverage decisions on a regular basis.
Provide football coverage on Friday nights during the fall season and assist with other sports coverage as needed throughout the year.
Live in Chambers County, Alabama, or Troup County, Georgia, as a requirement for the position.
Be available for night and weekend work as necessary.
Represent our newspapers at community events, serving as a professional face of our leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications.
Experience in news reporting for print publications, either through college or post-graduate work.

Recommended Skills:

Proven reporting, writing, and editing skills.
Experience with pagination or use of Adobe InDesign.
Proficiency in AP style.
Ability to develop relationships with community leaders and news sources.
Understanding of how local governments function.
Proficiency with social media applications, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Experience with content-publishing websites like WordPress.
Ability to contribute story ideas.
Proficiency in shooting high-quality photographs.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite products, including InDesign, Lightroom, and Photoshop.

This multi-faceted opportunity allows you to work across various areas of the industry, contributing to print, web, and social media platforms. As part of our talented team of news and sports reporters, you will have the chance to produce an array of popular products, including monthly magazines and special sections. In return for your skills and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, excellent opportunities for advancement, and a supportive work environment.

Salary range: $40K-$50K

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

To apply for this position, please email [email protected] with your résumé, writing samples and a cover letter highlighting your passion for journalism and relevant experience. Please put “Editor position” in the subject line. We appreciate all applicants’ interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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].

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 (0)