Kentucky newspapers are hiring!!

Job hunting? Finding your future is as easy as going to www.kypress.com, to HELP WANTED and then pulling down the shade to Job Dashboard or by clicking on the link with each job opening listed below.

 

MANAGING EDITOR — KENTUCKY LIVING MAGAZINE

As the statewide association that serves and advocates for Kentucky’s electric cooperative program, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives provides communications support for member co-ops, including publication of Kentucky Living and KentuckyLiving.com. The award-winning magazine enjoys the largest circulation of any publication in Kentucky, with about 472,000 issues mailed monthly. The communications staff serves as an on-call agency providing graphic design, editorial, photography, videography and crisis communications for member co-ops and the association.

Kentucky Electric Cooperatives is currently in search of a versatile Managing Editor to oversee production of Kentucky Living, including supervision of the magazine and a team of graphic designers. In addition to planning editorial, business and budget strategy, this role includes writing and editing responsibilities and collaboration with freelance contributors.

Managing Editor

REPORTER – LARUE COUNTY HERALD NEWS

The LaRue County Herald News, located in Hodgenville, KY, is seeking a qualified applicant for the full-time position of reporter.

This position is responsible for all aspects of news gathering, reporting, feature writing, and photography for the newspaper.

The applicant must be dedicated to excelling at local coverage, identifying and producing stories, and coordinating content for the weekly paper and special sections.

Benefits include a competitive benefits package, 401(k) benefits, paid holidays, and paid vacation.

Reporter

 

NEWS AND SPORTS REPORTERS – ELIZABETHTOWN NEWS ENTERPRISE

The News-Enterprise, an award-winning daily newspaper in Hardin County, Ky., about 40 miles south of Louisville, is accepting applications for both news and sports reporting positions.  The position involves writing news and feature stories for The News-Enterprise plus handling related photography and related coverage.

Job holder must be willing to take on other general assignments and special section work as needed and assigned by News Editor or Editor. Candidate should demonstrate ability to write effectively on deadline. Work shifts can include nights and/or weekends and some holidays.

An essential understanding for all newsroom staffers: Our goal is to respond to the needs and preferences of readers in the communities we serve.

This is a full-time position with benefits and available immediately. Applicants should submit resume and links to work samples to Gina Clear, editor, at gclear@thenewsenterprise.com or Ben Sheroan, regional news director, at bsheroan@thenewsenterprise.com.

News and Sports reporter openings

COLD OFFSET PRESS OPERATOR  – SHEPHERDSVILLE PRINT FACILITY

Paxton Media Group is seeking qualified and skilled applicants for the position of Cold Offset Press Operator at its print production facility in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.

The position is responsible for the efficient operation of a 6-tower DGM 430 Community Press producing company-owned and commercial customer publications in broadsheet, tabloid and booklet formats. The company offers successful candidates competitive compensation, including an attractive benefits package including optional medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and paid time off benefits.

Cold Offset Press Operator

EDITOR — CARROLLTON NEWS DEMOCRAT, TRIMBLE BANNER, OWENTON NEWS HERALD

Paxton Media Group is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Editor to lead all aspects of news gathering, reporting, feature writing, photography and other information content activities of the Carrollton News Democrat, Trimble Banner and Owenton News Herald for print and online audiences.

The editor is personally responsible for news gathering, reporting, feature writing and photography content, while effectively supervising a staff reporter and coordinating correspondent and stringer coverage assignment with a motivating passion for quality community journalism.

These publications serve a combined audience in Carrollton, Bedford and Owenton, Kentucky and surrounding markets. The newspapers operate from the offices of the Madison Courier in Madison, Indiana. The position offers competitive compensation to the right candidate, including an attractive benefits package including optional medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and paid time off benefits.

Editor

PACKAGING MANAGER – PADUCAH SUN

The Paducah Sun, and its associated newspapers are looking for a Packaging Manager to manage a mailroom staff of 6 employees in Paducah, KY. Candidate must have 2 years experience or more in running a mailroom at a daily newspaper.

This position will be responsible for packaging, inserting and mailing of daily and weekly newspapers and their associated products. Position will require maintenance and upkeep of the K&M Titan G60 inserter, mail labeler, all conveyor lines, all stackers and related equipment. This position will assist in scheduling of personnel and handle other tasks as assigned by the Production Manager.

This is a full-time position with vacation and benefits.

Packaging Manager

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