In the newspaper business we work for our readers. We work for our readers not only through the newsroom, but through the advertisements we carry.  Our readers count on us to keep them informed about what offers are available in our local markets.We understand that the caliber of people we are looking for will expect to be paid handsomely. Our sales commission plan does exactly that. Last year our staff averaged around $70,000 – not bad for a 5,000-circulation daily!The ideal candidate(s) must ...

Publisher/Equity Ownership Hometown Publications Limited Partnership, publisher of several community newspapers in Illinois, has an immediate opening and is interviewing candidates for a dynamic professional to take the helm as publisher. Due to the retirement of senior equity partners, this position also offers the opportunity to acquire an equity/ownership interest in a dynamic, progressive and growing company.What’s often missing amid the newspaper industry’s recent transition is the increa...

The Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat in Carlinville has an opening for full-time Advertising Sales professional. Prior sales experience preferred. Excellent customer service and organizational skills needed. Competitive salary provided. Please email resume to: pjendress@gmail.com and include salary requirements. No phone calls please.

The (Quincy, IL) Herald-Whig, a seven-day newspaper, is looking for an experienced reporter with a proven ability to break news, write engaging feature and enterprise stories, and cover a high-profile beat in a way that is relevant to readers’ lives. Are you a tenacious and productive reporter who always aims for Page One and can write clearly, accurately and authoritatively? Do you have social media and multimedia experience? If you answered yes to both, your next job and career path may be at...

Experienced Offset Press OperatorSuccessful candidate will possess the following qualities: A self-starter, capable of working in a team environment and able to work overtime as needed. • Punctual and have the ability to follow detailed directions. • Applicant must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. • Able to meet physical demands of job including standing for the entire shift, climbing up and down 10’ ladder and be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. • Pass a dr...

Do you want to be part of the story-planning process from the ground up? Do you have the skills to guide reporters and photographers to ensure stories are presented in the most appealing way? Do you want to be part of an interactive staff that recently launched a redesigned, award-winning website? If so, let’s talk about this opportunity.As a copy editor with The Herald-Whig, you join our award-winning team. The ideal candidate brings big ideas and works collaboratively. Our recently reorganize...

Ready to hit the streets?The Journal-Courier in Jacksonville, Illinois, is looking for a community-minded sports and news writer who also can take photos and shoot video as needed. We are a seven-days-a-week newspaper in the heart of central Illinois. There seldom is a lack of something happening and this position will give the right person a chance to do a little of everything. The duties are split between news and sports. We cover some of the best small-school teams in the state, along with ...

Help lead the digital charge: The State Journal-Register, Illinois' state capital newspaper, seeks a Digital Assigning Editor. The Digital Assigning Editor will coordinate with the metro editor and managing editor to assign stories for online, working with reporters and photographers to determine the best ways to tell stories online, and to help reporters go beyond the usual 15-inch story to connect with our digital audience. He/she edits stories and helps to plan upcoming coverage. Candidates m...

Advertising SalesImmediate opening for an Advertising Sales Professional at award winning, privately owned newspaper. Responsibilities include building strong partnerships with local businesses, growing sales revenue rapidly and creatively in assigned territory and providing excellent customer service to existing client base. If you are goal driven and thrive in a fast paced team environment, this is your opportunity. We offer competitive wages, commissions and bonuses, and benefits package. Rel...

Sports ReporterSkilled, experienced sports reporter sought for full-time position at daily newspaper operation.Kankakee Valley Publishing, an award-winning newspaper operation, currently seeks a motivated sports reporter. We have immediate openings at daily newspaper operations, located in eastern Illinois, western and central Indiana.Qualified candidates will bring a love for all sports, in addition to skills in newsgathering, pagination, photography and social media.The sports reporter will co...