editor@thespringfieldsun.com

JOB POSTING
Staff Writer/Sports Writer
The Springfield Sun
Springfield, Kentucky

The Springfield Sun is a 4,500 circulation weekly located in Washington County in central Kentucky, 45 minutes from Louisville and Lexington. The newspaper placed second in General Excellence in the Kentucky Press Association’s 2007 competition. Published each Wednesday, The Sun has been providing coverage to the community since 1892. The Sun is seeking a staff writer/sports writer. The position is 45 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent experience.
• Good writing, researching and interviewing skills.
• Good grammar, spelling and punctuation skills.
• Competency in photography; electronic page design, InDesign and Photoshop helpful.
• Good organizational, interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and develop story budget, report and write stories for news and sports pages
• Cover assigned beats. This will include attending meetings and sporting events on nights and weekends, and covering some spot news.
• Meet all deadlines
• Write news, columns and features as assigned.
• Write for special publications as assigned.
• Develop story ideas relevant to Washington County.
• Conduct interviews and complete research for stories.
• Assure accuracy, journalistic ethics and objectivity in all news reporting.
• Take photographs (news, sports, features, business/community) as assigned and to accompany stories.
• Some web updating – can be taught, but knowledge is a plus
• Serve as a positive liaison with the public.
• Must have a vehicle to travel to assignments; valid driver’s license and proof of insurance must be provided.

To apply, contact:

Jeff Moreland, Editor/General Manager
E-mail: editor@thespringfieldsun.com
Mail: The Springfield Sun
P.O. Box 31
Springfield, KY 40069
Phone: (859) 336-3716

Equal Opportunity Employer