The School of Journalism’s Career Center has started a new service for alumni. We now provide information about journalism jobs that require at least two years of experience. This new service will be for jobs that require 2-4, 3-5, 5-7 and 10 or more years of experience. The School and faculty members hear about such positions on a regular basis and we post the listings here.

The School already offers an online database of jobs and internships for current students who are looking for that first position in journalism. We also have a way of e-mailing opportunities to students who are in the JCC system.

If you know of any relevant job openings, please e-mail pnoland@ku.edu.

CURRENT JOB LISTINGS:                                                                                              

Managing Editor (two positions open), Arizona Custom Media Publishing and Marketing Communications Firm

Are you an extrovert with a lot of charisma and a high level of leadership? Do you have 5+ years' experience in magazine publishing? Superb content-editing and people management skills? Healthcare communications experience/interest? Read on…Arizona custom media publishing and marketing communications firm seeks Managing Editor to oversee healthcare or consumer publications. Two positions available. High-performance organization has won numerous workplace excellence awards, including recent recognition as one of top 50 companies to work for in America. Some relocation support provided. Non-smoking environment. Interview process will occur in stages, including phone screen, writing test and talent profile before in-person interview. Final step will include brief presentation. Candidates will need stamina! Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or communications. 5+ years' related magazine experience; client service experience preferred. Candidates must have clear leadership qualities. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills required. Excellent content-editing skills and knowledge of AP style. Experience effectively managing at least two staff and working with freelancers; experience assigning articles. Must understand magazine architecture and have editorial experience Experience/interest in healthcare communications a plus. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and InDesign software. Candidates should be excellence-oriented and thrive under pressure of deadlines, as well as able to work well as part of a team. Must be able to read copy on paper or computer screen, communicate verbally, and move about corporate campus independently. Must be willing and able to travel and work extended hours during deadline periods. Responsibilities: Lead editorial direction of multiple consumer or healthcare-focused single-sponsor magazines, including developing editorial calendars and production schedules, assigning and editing features and working with account team and client. Healthcare publications are the flagship product. Manage syndicated versions, including managing flow of materials through production process and editing client copy. Ensure publications meet strategic goals. Write copy for various publications as required; proof other editors' copy as needed. Assist on prototypes and new business initiatives when required. Manage and grow careers of 3-4 direct reports. Educate junior staff. Please forward your resume as a .doc file, a writing sample, and a cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to Anne Howard, anne@lhazan.com, and call 312-863-5402 to follow up. We appreciate your follow up call. (posted 7-2-08)

Hybrid Position, The Montrose Daily Press (Montrose, Colorado)
The Montrose Daily Press, an award-winning seven-day morning newspaper with new facilities, a growing online and print readership, has an opening for a hybrid position. First and foremost, the successful candidate will be a capable and imaginative paginator, able and willing to task risks with bold page design and photography. He or she will be able to make deadline decisions and work efficiently. Secondly, the candidate will cover local sports, as a reporter/writer, often using his paginating skills to give the local-emphasis sports section sizzle. Recent college graduates considered. Must have existing skills in Quark or InDesign. Send resume, page design samples, clips: Bill Swaim, managing editor, Montrose Daily Press. Email: BillS@montrosepress.com. Please, no telephone calls. See www.montrosepress.com for more information. (posted 6-27-08)

Various Positions, KWCH-TV (Wichita, Kansas)

ANCHOR: Sunflower Broadcasting, Inc., owner of t he strong No. 1 station in Wichita is looking for a dynamic leader to anchor six newscasts on weekends. Successful candidate will have larger market reporting experience and some fill-in anchoring (or) at least 3 years anchor experience in comparable size - or smaller market. Candidate will anchor all weekend evening newscasts on KWCH and FOX News - (total 6). While anchor is not newscast producer, their input and ideas are expected. This person will be heavily involved in the planning and execution of everything from assigning news stories to story selection in the newscast and writing of copy. The successful applicant will have high journalistic standards and operate as a solid team member in cooperation with news employees who want to win every day. This position offers a great environment in which to learn and grow but also requires more than a news reader. Reporting duties during the week require this person to come to the table with great, lead story ideas that will have an impact on our viewers and marketplace. Successful applicant will have a desire to produce content on multiple platforms and embrace our web efforts and assist us as a news department in raising the bar and leading the way online in Kansas. We are looking for a self-starter who thrives under pressure and has a nose for news. If you want to be part of what's still right about TV News, please send a tape/dvd of your best work along with your ideas about news to: HR Coordinator, KWCH-TV, 2815 E. 37th Street, North, Wichita, KS 67219. FAX # (316) 831-6190; e-mail: hr@kwch.com EOE. M/F/V/D. Drug and Background Check required. Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. No phone calls. (posted 6-25-08)


TELEVISION NEWS PRODUCER: Join the dominant No. 1 news team in Kansas. KWCH is looking for a creative, self-motivated news producer. Must have strong news judgment and writing skills. Must be proficient in non-linear video editing. 2 years news producing experience preferred. Qualified, interested applicants should send a cover letter stating what position you are applying for, along with a resume and non-returnable tape if applicable, to: HR Coordinator, KWCH-TV, 2815 E. 37th Street, N., Wichita, KS 67219. FAX (316) 831-6190. e-mail: hr@kwch.com KWCH-TV is an EOE. M/F/V/D. Drug screen and Background Check required. Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. No phone calls. (posted 6-25-08)


PHOTOGRAPHER: KWCH Channel 12 in Wichita Kansas has an opening in its award winning photojournalism department. The position requires experience with non-linear editors, Thomas Grass Valley preferred. Applicant should have 2 years experience, and be excited about learning NPPA style of photography, and willing to put in the effort it takes to maintain a dominant #1 station's status. Successful candidates will be able to work well in tandem with reporters, as well as on their own. They should have the interviewing and photography skills necessary to shoot anchor packages, nat packages and VOSOTs by themselves. They will remain calm under the pressures of multiple assignments and daily deadlines. They should also understand the changing role of broadcast news and be prepared to shoot and edit for other information outlets, such as websites. This market has produced many award-winning photographers and is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow professionally. If you think you have what it takes to fulfill these expectations, please rush your cover letter – stating what position you are applying for, and your resume, with a non-returnable tape, to: HR Coordinator, KWCH-TV, 2815 E. 37 th St. North, Wichita, Kansas, 67219. KWCH-TV and Sunflower Broadcasting Inc. are EEO – M/F/V/D. e-mail: hr@kwch.com FAX: (316) 831-6190 Drug screen and Background check required. Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. No phone calls. (posted 6-25-08)

Communications Assistant to Tribal Chairman Marshall McKay (Los Felios-Los Angeles office)
Motivated, resourceful college grad with excellent people and communication skills to assist executive team in support and follow-up on day-to-day business activities. Strong writing skills required to support Communications and Public Relations efforts. Position requires someone who is flexible, diplomatic and enjoys working with people. Candidate should be highly organized, detail oriented with a strong work ethic. Interest in Native American affairs desirable. Independent and reliable worker, must prioritize effectively. Office in Los Feliz, with occasional travel to Sacramento area. Pleasant work environment. Good benefits. The position reports to the CEO and Communications Director.

• Performs general administrative functions and assists in day-to-day operations
• Manages calendar, daily correspondence, schedules meetings and coordinates travel arrangements for CEO and Director of Communications
• Liaison with PR and design firms, coordinating activities and project status
• Assists in coordinating production of communications materials, meetings and special events
• Writing for business correspondence, marketing materials and newsletter
• Coordinates production of internal monthly newsletter
• Manages and coordinates Board commitments and communications for CEO
• Prioritizes and distributes incoming correspondence and general mail and maintains archives
• Responsible for executing proper communication of critical and confidential information -must understand and respect confidentiality
• Maintains database for meetings, events, mailings

Requirements
• Bachelors degree in Communications, government, political science or related field
• 3 years experience in Communications/ PR position
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal and business etiquette skills
• Self-motivated, positive, calm personality
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Some Mac experience also helpful

To apply, send resume, cover letter and writing sample to: Nicole Peeke
npeeke@rumseywintun-nsn.gov (posted 6-18-08)

Main Sports Anchor, KTKA 49 ABC (Topeka, Kansas)
KTKA 49 ABC is seeking a main sports anchor to join its team. The successful candidate will be a journalist with at least two years of sports experience who can manage the sports team and anchor our sportscasts. KTKA 49 ABC is focused on providing the best local, regional and national news to Topeka and viewers in northeast Kansas. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of the company that has recently been named the Kansas Association of Broadcasters "2007 Station of the Year." KTKA 49 ABC offers full-time benefits of medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan, paid time off, as well as paid holidays. Pre-employment drug screening, physical lift test and background check are required. Send your tape and resume to Christy Gurney, Human Resources Director, KTKA 49 ABC, 2121 SW Chelsea Drive, Topeka, KS 66614 or by e-mail to hrapplications@ktka.tv. (posted 6-10-08)

Copy Editor, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, Arkansas)
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in Little Rock is accepting applications for a copy editor. Our focus is on newspaper excellence, with emphasis on "news." We offer a newsroom where copy editors can concentrate on honing their editing and headline-writing skills, without the added distractions of Web or page-design duties. Our daily news hole is enviable in its space for international, national and local news. And, Editor & Publisher named our publisher, Walter Hussman, as 2008 Publisher of the Year. The successful candidate for this position on our night news copy desk must have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field and at least two years of newspaper copy-editing experience. He/she must know grammar and Associated Press style; be able to write accurate, active headlines; and pass a copy-editing test. Competitive salary is based on experience. Resumes, including a list of job references, and examples of headlines and editing should be directed to: Sandra Tyler, news editor, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR 72203 or styler@arkansasonline.com. Phone: (501) 378-3886. (posted 6-6-08)