The Rockford Register Star is seeking a digital copy editor to prepare content for publication to our websites and social media platforms. The position requires an aptitude for mastering the tools needed for strong digital presentation of content, strong word-editing skills, sharp news judgment and the ability to work well in a team environment. Qualified candidates should email a resume, cover letter and salary history with up to five work samples to mbaldwin@rrstar.com. 

Engagement Specialist - The Rockford Register Star is seeking an engagement specialist to help grow our digital audience through smart, strategic use of social media. You’ll be involved in distribution, creation of social-first content and development of our social strategy for breaking news and enterprise projects. You’ll also collaborate with more traditional journalists to identify and reach audiences for our work and execute opportunities to bring readers into the reporting proce...

General Assignment Reporter - The Rockford Register Star is seeking a full-time, digitally savvy reporter responsible for producing engaging stories for publication across our multiple platforms — daily print, website and specialty publications. The successful candidate must have a degree in journalism or a related field and two years' reporting experience for a daily newspaper or online news site. The skills required for this position include the ability to write on tight deadlin...

The Woodstock Independent is seeking a part-time Editorial Team Leader to coordinate editorial content across print, digital and social media channels. The primary responsibilities of the Editorial Team Leader will be:· developing, sourcing, and writing news and feature copy;· overseeing a network of stringers assigned to categories such as    features, breaking news, sports, etc.;· ensuring editorial content is edited according to [AP] style standards;·...

The Herald-Whig is seeking an experienced news editor with a clear and compelling vision for how to lead our award-winning reporting staff into the future. The successful candidate will be a take-charge leader with sound news judgment who: • Excels in planning and organization to manage both people and content. • Possesses strong editing, AP style and headline-writing skills. • Can motivate reporters to go beyond routine coverage. • Understands how newsrooms must meet shiftin...

General assignment reporter needed Christian County's only daily newspaper, a 125-year old, award-winning, independently-owned publication is seeking an entry level reporter. This full-time position includes coverage of municipal government; some entertainment, business and political writing; spot and breaking news; feature and human interest pieces. Must be willing to work a couple hours 1-2 evenings per week and every other Saturday and be motivated and always on the lookout for news ...

EDITOR for a community newspaper in the Midwest. We are seeking a community-minded journalist looking to be a hands-on editor for a rural county in Indiana. Kankakee Valley Publishing is a family-owned, privately held multimedia company. We seek an experienced, existing writer/editor or a #2 looking to make a move up and prove their abilities. A journalism degree is desired but will consider others with appropriate work experience in newsroom applications. You will cover everything from local go...

The Goshen News is seeking a versatile and energetic full-time public safety reporter with an ear for breaking news and a passion for investigative reporting in beats covering courts to council meetings. The ideal candidate will have a college degree in journalism or a related field, experience writing for newspapers and a solid understanding of journalistic ethics. Photography and video skills are highly desired. The successful candidate also should have a flair for feature writing. The Goshen ...

Enterprising, energetic reporter wanted The Herald & Review in Decatur, Illinois, has an opening for a versatile reporter with sharp analytical skills to join our team.We’re looking for a talented wordsmith who uses all of the digital tools at his or her disposal to tell compelling, memorable journalism that has impact. We value curiosity, creativity and an aggressive watchdog attitude to grow our audience.Experience in social media, multimedia and reader engagement are musts, as is a colla...

 Seeking digitally focused sports reporter The Herald & Review in Decatur, Illinois, is seeking a versatile team member for its sports department.The ideal candidate would be an enthusiastic writer to help us keep up with an area rich in top sports programs and come away with more than just a game story. The person must be excited to keep us ahead of the curve with our online components by embracing social media, including digital and video components.The right candidate also will be able to...