Jobs at S.C. newspapers

All-around great reporter wanted

The Lancaster News, a 7,000 circulation twice-weekly newspaper published by Paxton Media Group, is looking for a general assignment reporter to cover Lancaster County. The paper, which won the 2021 S.C. Press Association General Excellence award, covers one of the fastest-growing areas of South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, N.C. If you can write accurate, compelling news and feature stories on deadline, this is the job for you. Excellent grammar, spelling and writing skills required. Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience required. Photography and social media skills a plus. Competitive salary and good benefits package. To apply, send a resume with three recent writing samples and three references to: Jane Alford at jalford@thelancasternews.com. Deadline is Oct. 6.

The Greeneville Sun located in Northeast Tennessee is seeking an assistant sports editor to cover five high schools in Greeneville and Greene County that consistently produce athletic teams that compete for state championships.

Tusculum University and the Appalachian League’s Greeneville Flyboys are also in The Sun’s coverage area.

The assistant sports editor will work with a sports editor who has won numerous state press association and national awards for his work as well as a sports editor emeritus who is a Tennessee Sports Writers Association Hall of Famer.

The assistant sports editor’s responsibilities include game coverage, feature and enterprise writing, shooting photos, maintaining a social media presence and occasional budgeting of the sports section (no pagination).

Our Parent company, Adams Publishing Group is a growing company and offers a strong benefit package of health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and 401K.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

E-mail resumes, clips and references to Sports Editor Sam Bundy at sam.bundy@greenevillesun.com

The State newspaper seeks a senior editor for politics to lead our team of reporters covering the South Carolina state capital in Columbia.

The editor must have the highest journalism ethics and sound judgment; extraordinary skills as an editor; a commitment to understanding issues his or her team reports on; the ability to coach and collaborate with reporters and other editors to achieve high-quality journalism; a deep understanding of and enthusiasm for the modern, digital news ecosystem; a firm grasp of the art and the science of reaching digital readers through search, social media and other distribution channels; a commitment to defending the values of the First Amendment, holding leaders and institutions accountable, and speaking truth to power.   

The editor plays a crucial part in coaching reporters to put our readers at the center of everything we do. Our future lies in digital, and the editor will lead his or her team to focus squarely on serving the measurable needs and interests of digital readers. This will require a passion for reaching digital readers and growing digital readership as well as the ability to ignite that passion in others; the regular use of readership analytics and other data to inform decision-making; and a commitment to and skill in producing exclusive, high-impact journalism.  

What you’ll bring:

• Skill and versatility as an editor and a writer, including the ability to shape everything from breaking news briefs to longform magazine-style pieces in a way that best serves and engages the broadest possible audience.
• Sound news judgment, and a demonstrated ability to “see the story” that is going to matter to readers and to anticipate reader interests before they exist.
• Excellent journalism ethics.
• An interest in and aptitude for storytelling using a broad range of media, including the written word, video, photography, podcasts and other audio, and whatever comes next.

And if you are a great candidate for this position but don’t check all of these boxes, we’d encourage you to apply – and use a cover letter to highlight other skills you bring to the table.

What we’ll bring: 

As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options includes healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends. 

Our overall benefit package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals. For more information on McClatchy’s benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com. 

About McClatchy:

Our impact is growing every day. 30 growing markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 57 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger. 

As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth—a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.
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McClatchy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all applicants and employees. McClatchy considers all candidates without regard to basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, medical condition, family care status, pregnancy or physical disability (except where physical fitness is a valid occupational qualification), or any other basis protected by state and federal laws.

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My Horry News seeks a managing editor/government reporter eager to cover South Carolina’s fastest-growing county and perform daily editor duties. The ideal candidate must have at least five years of newsroom experience. Experience as a government reporter is a plus. 

You would join a fun, progressive company focused on publishing and creating engaging content supporting our audience in print and digital. The managing editor should have a sense of urgency, possess strong communication skills and be a leader who can motivate our newsroom, work efficiently and collaborate across departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in a place that appreciates high-quality journalism. 

Requirements:

• Must have at least five years of news experience in a leadership role.
• Must have strong writing skills and knowledge of AP style.
• Must be highly organized and able to juggle numerous priorities simultaneously.
• Must have excellent editing skills with attention to detail.
• Should have a strong understanding of the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
• Be able to work with the newsroom and adapt to assignment changes. We’re a small team, and when major news happens (hurricanes, floods, protests), we take an all-hands-on-deck approach.

Are you interested in doing great work in one of South Carolina’s most beautiful coastal counties? Please send your resume, cover letter, and three of your best stories to editor Hannah Strong Oskin at hannah.oskin@myhorrynews.com.

About Waccamaw Publishers:

Waccamaw Publishers, located in the heart of Horry County, South Carolina, publishes weekly newspapers, The Horry Independent, Myrtle Beach Herald, Carolina Forest Chronicle, Loris Scene, and its monthly, the North Strand News. Those papers are among a range of special sections the company produces yearly. The company publishes all its stories online at MyHorryNews.com.

King & Columbus is a leading, full service marketing agency, focused on providing content and digital marketing solutions to a wide range of client verticals. The agency serves as the in-house digital agency for parent company, The Post and Courier and also stands alone providing full agency-of-record to its direct client base. The President of King & Columbus serves as the chief executive for the agency, driving business development efforts and overseeing daily operations for K&C. This position has full oversight of the agency and its staff, but should place a continued focus on new business development and handling pitches for prospects and current clients alike. As a digital-focused agency, the President must demonstrate a strong understanding of digital and content marketing services and be kept up to date on latest trends in the marketplace.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the chief executive of the agency, providing leadership, management and strategic direction to agency staff.
• Act as head of business development for the agency overseeing the full new client process: prospecting potential new clients, conducting discovery meetings / needs assessments, conducting the pitch and new client onboarding.
• Combine client goals, objectives and needs with K&C’s suite of services and market data/trends to produce customized, effective marketing strategies for each client
• Lead team in responding to RFPs and producing SOWs as requested or needed.
• Manage King & Columbus budget, establishing revenue goals, managing expenses, and forecasting revenue and profitability projections.
• Participate in ongoing client calls/meetings, leading meetings for strategic level clients.
• Review client marketing campaigns and provide guidance for optimization and increased client ROI.
• Utilize Hubspot CRM to manage business development pipeline, communication with current clients, and KPIs for all K&C staff positions.
• Identify new opportunities and vendor relationships to increase the agency’s portfolio of solutions and to provide additional value to its clients
• Maintain champion level knowledge in all facets of digital marketing and web development, with a priority placed on continual learning and monitoring latest trends.
• Develop, implement and evaluate internal policies and processes within the agency.
• Develop revenue growth strategies for King & Columbus’ content marketing arm, Content That Works.
• Lead training on sales strategy and agency services to both K&C’s staff as well as The Post and Courier’s statewide media teams.
• Serve as internal champion for agency services within Evening Post Publishing’s revenue leadership team.
• Recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new staff with support of Human Resources
• Participate in The Post and Courier’s revenue leaders and department managers meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by Chief Revenue Officer.

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications or similar field required. MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of six years of agency, marketing or sales experience required with 4+ years digital marketing experience required.
• Previous agency experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in development of marketing campaigns and business-to-business marketing.
• Strategic planning and analysis experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understands and demonstrates the ability to manage and measure sales effectiveness through a CRM.
• A “get it done” attitude with the ability to multi-task
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving history.

Physical Requirement: Close eye work, continuous sitting, constant walking, standing, light to moderate lifting 15-30 pounds (per safety policy). The Post and Courier is an equal opportunity, drug-free workplace.

Learn more and apply. 

The Post and Courier is looking for a reporter to cover the state Legislature and politics in South Carolina.

The job would include following our high-profile national delegation, such as U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, and U.S. Reps. Jim Clyburn and Nancy Mace.  

This is an exciting time to come on board as we enter the November election season and candidates campaign across the Palmetto State ahead of the 2024 First-in-the-South presidential primary. 

There are opportunities in this Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom to do some of the best work of your career, limited only by your ambition and curiosity. 

The Post and Courier of Charleston is a locally owned newspaper, investing in its newsroom and expanding statewide at a time when others are contracting. 

The job is based in our Columbia bureau. 

The ideal candidate will be a creative and critical thinker able to look beyond the story of the day toward deeper angles, themes and broader state and national perspectives. 

Send your resume, five examples of your best work and a cover letter to Politics Editor Schuyler Kropf at skropf@postandcourier.com. The Post and Courier is an equal opportunity, drug-free workplace. 

Learn more and apply. 

The Post and Courier in Greenville/Spartanburg is looking for a digitally minded journalist who can report on the exciting and growing arts and entertainment scene in one of the best places to live in the country. Greenville is known for its exciting and vibrant downtown, and Spartanburg is one of the fastest growing areas in the Upstate. We need someone who becomes emersed in the entertainment, arts and culture scenes throughout the area. The right candidate will not only write and report but find ways to expand storytelling through social media and video. You will also work alongside our award-winning and much beloved food writer as we expand our lifestyles coverage. This is one of the most popular beats in our newsroom, and we are looking for just the right person to fill it.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce story ideas from the assigned beat or from conversations with sources and other members of the community. 
• Write solidly researched stories that are clear and concise, using words, sentence construction and organizational format that aid clarity.  Complement stories with supporting documents.
• Effectively use social media to engage the community.
• Develop and maintain photo and digital skills.
• Produce work that is accurate in fact, tone and implication.  Understands libel law and the rules governing plagiarism.
• Effectively learn and use all job technology and systems.
• Learn and follow all department and company policies and procedures.
• Meet all assigned deadlines.
• Develop a list of knowledgeable, diverse sources.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or English preferred
• Experience in AP style writing
• Flexibility to occasionally adjust hours to cover breaking news or weekend and evening events
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable and insured vehicle
• Reliable access to internet service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong writing and editing in AP style skills
• Excellent social media skills
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Good customer relation skills with the ability to easily and professionally speak and work with readers and the public daily
• Ability to react quickly to breaking news
• Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• The ability to Knowledge of the community and surrounding cities a plus
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced ever-evolving industry and workplace
• Strong, professional work ethic
• Ability to work independently remotely, if necessary, in a suitable workspace that meets safety guidelines

Physical Requirements, Work Environment and Travel:

Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; close eye work on computer screen; required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop; light to moderate lifting 15-30 pounds.

The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is sometimes subject to adverse outside environmental conditions.

Local travel is required. The Post and Courier is an equal opportunity, drug-free workplace.

Learn more and apply. 

The Publisher / Advertising Sales Director for Island Publications will serve as the chief business executive for the organization as well as daily leadership of the advertising department daily in driving and maximizing advertising sales revenue while providing top-notch service to our client base. This includes a team of account executives, account coordinators, and an office manager. This position will lead the local sales efforts to drive print and digital advertising and event sponsorship revenue growth.  This position will drive and grow local revenue by identifying sales opportunities, executing sales strategies, and working directly with sales executives to achieve revenue goals and company objectives. Responsible for meeting overall advertising revenue and profitability targets for both total department budget and specific initiatives.

Involvement in community events, chamber events and other business events are a must. An innovative mindset and strong leadership skills are critical. Will demonstrate sales success at all levels including building relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Serve as chief executive for Island Publication, which includes Moultrie News and MUSC Catalyst
• Achievement of monthly and annual departmental revenue goals.                          
• Manage organizational expense budget to ensure profit targets are met.
• Planning and executing creative ideas and sales strategies for events and promotions, print and digital advertising campaigns.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of competitive media, market research and market share growth opportunities.
• Continual learning of digital advertising capabilities and the digital landscape – serving as a strong digital marketing leader to drive increased market share in this sector of the business.
• Leading, motivating and training team of account executives.
• Evaluating account executives’ performance to budget achievement, account development, client services and team interaction.
• Attending related community and business meetings and events to meet and engage with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Building strong relationships and executing presentations with accounts.
• Maximizing sales opportunities with active and new business accounts.
• Directly assist local sales representatives in new business development.
• Join account executives in client meetings, current and prospective, regularly.
• Conducting weekly sales meetings and 1-1 meetings with each direct report.
• Assisting with sales proposals and client presentations.
• Accountability for maintaining department records on a regular basis. This includes documentation of successful results and/or attempted effort for special emphasis selling projects assigned.
• Assisting local sales representatives with negotiating contracts and ensuring terms and conditions are met.
• Monitoring and analyzing competitive advertising rates. Recommending adjustments to rating strategies to remain competitive in the marketplace.
• Monitor competitive print and digital media for trends, ideas, threats and opportunities. Implement short-term and long-term strategies from findings.
• Analyze workflow and make recommendations to streamline operations to create the best experience for internal and external customers.
• Manage account executive and account coordinator sales activity and key performance indicators through Hubspot CRM.
• Attend community events on behalf of Island publications and maintain high level of engagement and visibility within the East Cooper / Mount Pleasant community.
• Participate in Evening Post Publishing Group management meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, marketing, journalism, communications or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years’ related management experience.
• Sales experience required. Media sales experience preferred.
• Proven ability to meet revenue goals.
• Ability to relate well with clients and business leaders and collaborate with co-workers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present research and proposals clearly.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent digital skills, including but not limited to social media, digital analytics and understanding of digital market trends.
• Hands-on media sales training experience.
• History of consultative selling approach across print and digital platforms.
• Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team environment is essential. 
• The ability and skill to effectively communicate and interact personally or electronically with team members, customers, clients and other employees of the organization in a professional and courteous manner is essential.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret specific marketing and advertising material, market data, general business periodicals, applicable regulations and procedures. 
• Knowledge of general financial accounting, budget expenditures and forecasting is critical in determining rates and calculating figures. 
• Ability to apply logical thinking in solving practical problems, collecting data, and establishing facts while drawing valid conclusions in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

Learn more and apply. 

The Publisher / Advertising Sales Director for Summerville Communications will serve as the chief business executive for the organization as well as daily leadership of the advertising department daily in driving and maximizing advertising sales revenue while providing top-notch service to our client base. This includes a team of account executives, account coordinators, and an office manager. This position will lead the local sales efforts to drive print and digital advertising and event sponsorship revenue growth.  This position will drive and grow local revenue by identifying sales opportunities, executing sales strategies, and working directly with sales executives to achieve revenue goals and company objectives. Responsible for meeting overall advertising revenue and profitability targets for both total department budget and specific initiatives.

Involvement in community events, chamber events and other business events are a must. An innovative mindset and strong leadership skills are critical. Will demonstrate sales success at all levels including building relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Serve as chief executive for Summerville Communications, which includes Summerville Journal Scene, Berkeley Independent and Goose Creek Gazette
• Achievement of monthly and annual departmental revenue goals.                          
• Manage organizational expense budget to ensure profit targets are met.
• Planning and executing creative ideas and sales strategies for events and promotions, print and digital advertising campaigns.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of competitive media, market research and market share growth opportunities.
• Continual learning of digital advertising capabilities and the digital landscape – serving as a strong digital marketing leader to drive increased market share in this sector of the business.
• Leading, motivating and training team of account executives.
• Evaluating account executives’ performance to budget achievement, account development, client services and team interaction.
• Attending related community and business meetings and events to meet and engage with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Building strong relationships and executing presentations with accounts.
• Maximizing sales opportunities with active and new business accounts.
• Directly assist local sales representatives in new business development.
• Join account executives in client meetings, current and prospective, regularly.
• Conducting weekly sales meetings and 1-1 meetings with each direct report.
• Assisting with sales proposals and client presentations.
• Accountability for maintaining department records on a regular basis. This includes documentation of successful results and/or attempted effort for special emphasis selling projects assigned.
• Assisting local sales representatives with negotiating contracts and ensuring terms and conditions are met.
• Monitoring and analyzing competitive advertising rates. Recommending adjustments to rating strategies to remain competitive in the marketplace.
• Monitor competitive print and digital media for trends, ideas, threats and opportunities. Implement short-term and long-term strategies from findings.
• Analyze workflow and make recommendations to streamline operations to create the best experience for internal and external customers.
• Manage account executive and account coordinator sales activity and key performance indicators through Hubspot CRM.
• Attend community events on behalf of Summerville Communications and maintain high level of engagement and visibility within the Summerville community.
• Participate in Evening Post Publishing Group management meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, marketing, journalism, communications or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years’ related management experience.
• Sales experience required. Media sales experience preferred.
• Proven ability to meet revenue goals.
• Ability to relate well with clients and business leaders and collaborate with co-workers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present research and proposals clearly.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent digital skills, including but not limited to social media, digital analytics and understanding of digital market trends.
• Hands-on media sales training experience.
• History of consultative selling approach across print and digital platforms.
• Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team environment is essential. 
• The ability and skill to effectively communicate and interact personally or electronically with team members, customers, clients and other employees of the organization in a professional and courteous manner is essential.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret specific marketing and advertising material, market data, general business periodicals, applicable regulations and procedures. 
• Knowledge of general financial accounting, budget expenditures and forecasting is critical in determining rates and calculating figures. 
• Ability to apply logical thinking in solving practical problems, collecting data, and establishing facts while drawing valid conclusions in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

Learn more and apply. 

The Post and Courier, South Carolina’s largest and the South’s oldest daily newspaper, seeks an experienced and driven metro editor in its Charleston office. This talented journalist and leader will guide a team of reporters in daily coverage as well as enterprise work.

Winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for public service journalism and a six-time finalist since 2011, The Post and Courier prides itself on deep reporting and strong storytelling that makes a difference. We are a teaching newsroom that strives to support our staff and help our journalists grow professionally through training, mentoring and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of guiding reporters on short-turn daily stories as well as enterprise work that competes for space on the front page. Experience with longer-term investigations would be a definite bonus. Being a stickler for grammar and style are equally as important as being able to spot holes in reporting and understanding the rhythms of great storytelling. We are looking for someone with a varied background as a journalist and editor, from municipal and county government to education to health and other fields. We want someone who thrives working in a team environment and is committed to leading both veteran and new reporters. The person hired will get to help produce amazing stories with a talented staff.

The Post and Courier is one of the few independent, family-owned newspapers remaining. Our local owners’ roots in the community go back generations. They care deeply about this newspaper and its reputation.

This also is a growing newspaper that is adding staff and expanding its footprint in South Carolina. This position is for the newsroom in Charleston, a beautiful place that has tremendous history, great beaches and world-class restaurants. We also have reporters in Columbia, Greenville/Spartanburg, Hilton Head/Beaufort County, Myrtle Beach/Georgetown, Rock Hill/York County and Florence/Pee Dee region.

If you think you fit the bill for what we are looking for, please send your resume and examples of your (and your teams’) work to Managing Editor Jason Cato at jcato@postandcourier.com. The Post and Courier is a drug-free and equal opportunity employer.

The Post and Courier is committed to building a diverse newsroom that reflects the people it covers and the audience it serves. Candidates are encouraged to highlight new perspectives they can bring to our team.

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or English preferred
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience as an editor
• Flexibility to occasionally adjust hours to cover breaking news or weekend and evening events
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable and insured vehicle
• Reliable access to internet service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of AP style
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Good customer relation skills with the ability to professionally speak and work with readers and the public
• Ability to react quickly to breaking news
• Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Knowledge of the community and surrounding cities a plus
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry and workplace
• Strong, professional work ethic
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Highly collaborative, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms

Learn more and apply. 

The Greenville News/greenvilleonline.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking an experienced reporter to cover the City of Greenville’s politics and growth and development. Greenville is among the Top 25 fastest growing cities in the country. We strive to lead the Upstate SC market with our coverage of Greenville’s continuous rise.

This reporter will:

• Serve as a watchdog of the Mayor’s office, City Council, the Planning Commission and report on topical issues related to affordable housing, gentrification and the city’s rapid growth and development.
• Be expected to write both quick turn stories on city news of the day as well as more in-depth enterprise stories and longer-term investigations.
• Monitor the workings of city government but will focus on how new development is changing the landscape and quality of life in the city.
• Be expected to consistently break news about new commercial and residential developments, sift out trends before others see them and examine what’s getting built, what’s not and how that impacts the lives of residents.
• Source development is critical to the beat, including city officials, developers, planning and zoning officials, land use experts and neighborhood association leaders.
• Equity and inclusion are central to our reporting.
• All of our reporters handle occasional general assignments and breaking news.
• We expect anyone who works with us to be constantly improving their skills. We offer a robust Gannett-wide training program.

We’re a newsroom that values excellence in journalism and work-life balance. And Greenville is a great place to find that balance. Upstate South Carolina is halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte. We’re three hours from the beach, less than an hour form the mountains. As the anchor of one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest growing metropolitan areas, Greenville offers a vibrant nightlife, a nationally recognized food scene and one of the most envied downtowns in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Work toward becoming the community’s leading voice in Greenville politics and growth and development reporting.
• Connect with the community through storytelling.
• Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues that effect residents and families.
• Work with a content coach and digital partners to evaluate what’s working and what’s not and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborate with photographers to provide all appropriate elements for stories. Captures basic photos and video as needed.
• Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
• Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.

Requirements:

• College degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication skills, news judgment and headline-writing ability.
• Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit and experience engaging readers in this public space.
• Energetic self-starter and a fast thinker who can spot stories that matter.
• Experience shooting and editing photos and video on an iPhone.
• Ability to multitask and excel in a fast-paced environment under deadline pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with a team of journalists.
• Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills and knowledge of AP style.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Pre-employment background check and urinalysis drug screen required.

When you apply, let us know how you fit this role and show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes:

• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
• Links to three to six online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or helped produce that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

Learn more and apply. 

We’re Community Journals, the company behind the Greenville Journal, Upstate Business Journal, TOWN, and atHome magazine. Our team is committed to telling great stories and deepening our connection with the community we serve. We are locally owned and passionate about informing, connecting, and inspiring the people of Greenville, SC. We are currently adding to our Greenville Journal and Upstate Business Journal editorial team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Produce steady stream of content for our print, website and social media platforms 

• Stories could be “quick hits” that come from press releases or news tips, regular news pieces, profiles on businesses and people in the community or in-depth stories on topics that matter to Greenville and the Upstate.

• Other content will come from you being out in the community at downtown events, council meetings, business mixers, etc.

Be a multimedia storyteller

• Writing is your foundation, but the ability to shoot video and photography and to produce graphics is key.
• All content should be heavily-supported with photographs, video, graphics and other visual assets.
• Think outside the box. There are different ways to tell a story. Unique, visually-driven approaches often work best. We value creativity.

Be a self-starter

• Some content will be assigned, but the majority of it will be pitched, coordinated and executed by you.
• As a small team, we rely heavily on collaboration, but it’s critical that you are self-motivated and grasp what makes the most engaging story/content.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, writing or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• A passion and talent for storytelling, a strong narrative sensibility, the creativity to come up with novel new approaches, and the judgment to recognize when less is more.
• A good understanding of the community, business and broad knowledge of different industries and subjects.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of Associated Press style and media ethics.
• Ability to understand and connect with key audiences across print and digital platforms.
• Ability to shoot and edit photos and video a plus as is the ability to create simple infographics.
• Familiarity with Google Trends and indicators of social media trends on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Familiarity with Google and social analytics products a plus.
• Excellent written communication ability.
• Ability to spot topics with high audience interest for local and regional market.
• Understanding of mobile-first and audience-first culture, including awareness of how today’s audiences rely on smartphones.

This position is located in Greenville, South Carolina. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Please send resumes to Sherry Jackson, sherry@communityjournals.com.

The Sumter Item is looking for an energetic multimedia news and sports journalist committed to helping our staff reinvent local media in Sumter and the surrounding region. The journalist will be a full-time or part-time writer, covering beats including high school and college sports, as well as work on feature stories for our newspaper and magazines.

The journalist will join our growing multimedia team that is revolutionizing local content through both print and online programming. The applicant will be eager to pitch story ideas and collaborate with other staff to produce engaging written and multimedia content. The ideal candidate will enjoy experimenting with new ways to tell stories through print, video, social, podcasts and digital media. The position may involve evening and/or weekend work. Any experience with Adobe InDesign, graphic design and/or the Adobe Production Suite is preferred.

The Sumter Item is located in the heart of downtown Sumter within walking distance to numerous shops and restaurants. Offering a variety of local events throughout the year, Sumter is also a quick drive to South Carolina’s coastal and entertainment destinations.

In addition to the more than 100,000 residents of Sumter County, The Sumter Item also covers and delivers to the nearby counties of Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw counties. As a 129-year-old family-owned organization, it is the oldest newspaper of its kind in the state, boasting a creative flexibility rare to local media organizations.

The Sumter Item print edition is delivered every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with a Weekend Edition publishing on Saturday. We also publish a litany of niche, seasonal and annual magazines throughout the community. Additionally, our website –TheItem.com– is the area’s most-visited local media website, and our daily video show, Sumter Today, is the premier local video show in Sumter.

The Sumter Item offers a competitive compensation plan; life, health, dental, disability plans and 401(k) plan, and an opportunity for advancement.

Requirements & Qualifications

– College Degree required, preferably in the field of Journalism.

– Experience covering local and regional stories ranging from news, entertainment, features, or sports.

– Consistent news judgment for a local audience and an interest in emerging technology.

– Ability to work well with others in a high-pressure, professional environment.

– A desire to take risks and willingness to adapt.

– A positive, collaborative attitude and a strong sense of humor.

– Experience with graphic design, Adobe InDesign or video editing is a plus.

– Experience with innovative forms of multimedia storytelling are all a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sumter, SC 29150: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Journalism: 1 year (Required)

Apply here. 

SCPA is looking for a Midlands area college student intern to assist with our statewide public notice efforts. This is a part-time position for the fall semester that will pay $12/hr for 8-10 hours per week. Applicants need to be in Columbia. Hours are flexible during the work week (9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.). Candidates should have excellent communication skills, a high attention to detail, be a quick learner and have solid experience using technology. Some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat is a plus. Interested candidates should email Jen Madden. Please include a resume and availability.

The Journal, an award-winning five-day daily newspaper in the Golden Corner of South Carolina, is looking for a self-starter, detail-oriented and hardworking news reporter to join the team and help our newspaper continue to thrive.

With a relatively young and energetic newsroom, the ideal candidate for this position is someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about telling the stories of the community in exciting, original and imaginative ways.

This position will primarily focus on covering the growing city of Clemson and Clemson University. There will be other general beat assignments like Pickens County Council and feature work in our newsroom.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong writing and reporting skills, knowledge of AP style and a natural curiosity that lends itself to asking deeper questions. The candidate will need to be skilled in source building and able to mine information not readily available and understand the uniqueness of the market and what our readership wants and expects from its local paper.

We are a family-owned newspaper that prints Tuesday through Saturday and close to launching a brand new website later this summer.

The Journal is based in Seneca, S.C., a wonderland for anyone who loves the great outdoors and small-town living. Nestled among some of the most picturesque lakes and waterfalls the Southeast has to offer, Seneca is within miles of the vibrant college town of Clemson to the east and a short drive from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north and west. Also nearby is Greenville, S.C., one of the South’s top mid-sized cities, and both Atlanta and Charlotte are within a couple hours along Interstate 85, which runs through our county. 

The Journal is part of The Edwards Group of newspapers and radio stations; The Edwards Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity employer.

Send cover letter, resume, three to five writing samples and references to news editor Riley Morningstar at newsed@upstatetoday.com. 

The award-winning Charleston City Paper, an alternative independent weekly, seeks a reporter to cover breaking stories as well as write features and about local government.

 PAY RANGE:  $38,000 to $45,000, based on experience. 

 Minimum requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to tell compelling stories about people, not institutions.
• Strong writing and reporting skills and excellent news judgment.
• Strong people skills, including the ability to give and take constructive criticism.
• Self-starter with ability to develop sources and interesting story ideas.
• Ability to take photographs, as needed.
• Comfortable with technology, including Google apps and social media.
• At least three years of journalism experience at a professional level.
• Experience in meeting deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Solid news judgment and excellent journalism ethics.
• Understanding of state open records laws.
• Proven ability to engage with readers and develop sources.
• Experience with in-person interviews.
• Entrepreneurial news spirit and curiosity.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Education & experience:

• College degree preferred.
• At least three years of local news experience is preferred.

 TO APPLY

• Send one-page cover letter on why you are the ideal candidate.  Include one-page resume and three published stories. 
• Send to:  editor@charlestoncitypaper.com.

Mountain Press, a regional newspaper printing facility for Community Newspapers Inc. has an opening for a pressman in our Franklin, NC facility.

Regular duties include: Performing standard set-up, experience maintaining and operating a Goss Community press; assisting in engaging and disengaging units, formers, and slitters when webbing the press, locks plates in the proper order; making necessary quality control adjustments during the run for proper ink and water balance; performing preventative maintenance and repair; filling ink trays; changing paper rolls. Hands-on experience operating a Goss Community Press is required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladder and stand for long periods of time.

Full time, Monday – Friday, Day shift, paid time off, health insurance including dental and vision. Competitive pay.

To apply: Send resume to Rachel Hoskins, rhoskins@thefranklinpress.com.

Are you ready to launch your sports writing career? Looking for a daily newspaper that places a premium on good work, strong work ethic and talent?

The Greenwood (S.C.) Index-Journal, a small community daily, is looking for a talented, energetic and aggressive sports writer to join its award-winning team.

We’re no second-rate publication. We take pride in our work, and it shows in the number of S.C. Press Association awards we have received through the years. And that includes numerous awards for sports feature and news writing. We cover a dozen schools — public and private — and have two colleges we cover, Lander University and Erskine College. Sure, football is king just as it is anywhere in the South, but we don’t ignore the other sports, and there’s plenty to be covered. And plenty of talent out there to supply a good flow of feature material.

We’re a family-owned newspaper, which means we don’t have the corporate newspaper shockwaves rippling through our newsroom. We recognize that solid local content is what brings readers back to our newspaper and website.

We want to challenge the regular parameters attached to small papers. We believe the best way for a newspaper to succeed in this economic climate is to put out the best product possible.

The ideal candidate must understand local sports matter and be able to convey that through stories and photos. He or she must also understand the importance of digital-first journalism, using social media and video to tell their stories. The ideal candidate must be aggressive, creative and thorough. Key ingredients are pride in work and a passion for journalism.

We’ve hired journalists from California to Florida. Our hires have had degrees from Missouri, Florida, Wisconsin, Colorado, Ohio, Northwestern (master’s degree) and Georgia (master’s degree).

If you think this sounds like a good fit for you and you have the desire to help us continue our award-winning, public-serving publication, let us hear from you.

If interested, send a cover letter, résumé, at least five clips and references (via regular mail or email) to:

Richard Whiting
Executive Editor
P.O. Box 1018
Greenwood, SC 29648
rwhiting@indexjournal.com

No phone calls, please.

The Breaking News Reporter is the heartbeat and energy of the newsroom and is shown through strong, quick and high-impact journalism. It can be a rather intense gig that requires a reporter who can handle pressure and quickly churn out a healthy diet of stories on strict deadlines. The Breaking News Reporter has the opportunity to make a huge impact by quickly identifying stories that are gettable, community focused and allows The Sun News to be first and competitive. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Covers and quickly delivers well-written stories and updates about unfolding breaking news events affecting public safety, primarily in The Grand Strand but also in surrounding counties as warranted or assigned.
• Aggregates stories from other published sources with the appropriate care to facts, verification and attribution.
• Able to assess results and make ongoing coverage decisions based on readership and other measures.
• Uses social media daily to gather information and to report developments. 
• Produces visuals, including video, from breaking or enterprise news that can be used on social and on all myrtlebeachonline.com platforms. 
• Emphasizes accuracy and uses practices that ensure accuracy.
• Adopts the best search engine optimization approaches as shared by company experts and editors.
• Curious about and consistently aware of developments in practices, strategies and leadership of public safety agencies as they change over time.
• Cultivates and turns to sources for tips, insight and context. 
• Demonstrates willingness to learn about topics affecting the beat along with technology and journalism.
• Generates photo and graphics assignments where necessary. Produces interesting and newsworthy stories and packages on a regular basis.
• Aware of the types of documents available to enhance reporting and able to employ the Freedom of Information Act to obtain them.
• Must be a team player, able to collaborate across departments and roles.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES RELEVANT TO POSITION:  As assigned by Breaking News Editor, Senior Editor & General Manager or other editor.

DESCRIBE THE JOB IN TERMS OF COMPLEXITY, INITIATIVE, JUDGMENT, ETC.:  Requires complex knowledge of reporting techniques and journalism ethics.  Should possess good news judgment in covering sensitive issues and should exercise initiative in generating story ideas. Must also have a working knowledge and comfort with technology.

What we’ll bring:  As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on well-being and daily life, our package options includes healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends. Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. 

About McClatchy:  Our impact is growing every day. We have 30 growing news markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 56 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger. As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of an exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth—a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways. For more information on McClatchy’s benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.

To apply, include a persuasive cover letter, your resume and four to six examples of your best work.

About McClatchy:

Our impact is growing every day. 30 growing markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 57 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger. 

As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth—a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.

Learn more and apply.

The Lexington County Chronicle is looking for freelance journalists to help us with our 2023 high school football coverage with game recaps and feature stories. If you enjoy covering high school sports or want to gain more experience producing bylines in sports journalism, we’d love to have you work with us this season! For all inquiries, contact the Chronicle’s Sports Editor Elijah Campbell (elijah@lexingtonchronicle.com).

The Post and Courier, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and a Pulitzer finalist four times over the past decade, is looking for the next leader of its Education Lab – a talented group of journalists dedicated to changing public education in South Carolina for the better.

We deeply value our relationship with our readers, and we believe in the old-school idea that investing in our journalism will lead to more readers and more revenue. Our community has taken notice. Charitable donations to our nonprofit journalism fund have underwritten the Education Lab, which uses qualitative and quantitative data to build a baseline understanding of public education in South Carolina.

The Education Lab, which launched in September 2021, is a watchdog unit investigating systemic education problems in South Carolina through daily news reporting, short-term enterprise work, in-depth feature pieces, large-scale data projects and investigative series. The team also produces solutions-oriented journalism along with Bright Spots, an ongoing series that explores the successes of teachers, schools and districts across the state.

Five focus areas will guide the team’s reporting in the coming year:

• Accountability for all public education funds
• Expanded access to preschool
• Actionable data that’s accessible to the public
• Accountability of leadership
• Value teachers through pay, support and respect

https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/5-issues-the-post-and-courier-education-lab-plans-to-cover-in-2023/article_ecbc8452-aedc-11ed-809b-db528b8b0835.html

Here are some examples of work from the Education Lab team:

https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/support-and-care-how-florence-1-went-from-ranking-43rd-in-graduation-rate-to-3rd/article_74b06e62-7041-11ed-94ee-67dfa66573fc.html

https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/states-last-ditch-effort-to-save-allendale-schools-is-a-success-but-for-how-long/article_a0b22952-4a2f-11ed-8e47-53b2b4cbc75e.html

https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/newsmaker-of-the-year-teachers/article_c62ca556-62a7-11ec-9d0d-23daed7beb10.html

The next editor will focus on strategy, managing the team and community engagement, with the occasional opportunity for reporting and writing.

The ideal leader for this award-winning team will embrace the vision of the project and be driven to make a difference in public education, using our Ed Lab dashboard and other metrics to measure success. The editor will be involved with Ed Lab engagement events and activities held around the state regarding our coverage. The editor also will be included in donor engagement events to discuss our vision and work as well create a quarterly report to keep donors informed about the Education Lab and its progress.

Before you apply, here’s what we will expect from qualified applicants:

• 3 to 5 years of experience as an editor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a reporting team and produce journalism of the highest caliber.
• A commitment to fostering watchdog and enterprise reporting.
• A passion for the importance of every student’s access to quality education.
• The ability to analyze complex systems and data to inform and drive deeper reporting.
• Examples of clear, direct writing that can make difficult topics easy for readers to understand.

Newsletter and/or podcast experience is a plus.

The Post and Courier is one of the few independent, family-owned papers left in the United States. Our local owners have deep roots in the community and care deeply about this newspaper and its reputation. We are based in Charleston, but have newsrooms and reporters around the state in Columbia, Greenville/Spartanburg, Hilton Head/Beaufort County and Myrtle Beach/Georgetown, with more to come.

The Post and Courier is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

If you think you fit the bill, send a resume, a cover letter and at least 3-5 samples of work you or your team has produced to Executive Editor Autumn Phillips at aphillips@postandcourier.com

Small SC daily seeks an innately curious reporter for breaking news coverage and more. Key word here is “small,” so you will have to be as comfortable with news as you are with features and more. And you have to write with the website in mind first, print second. Try to be first, but first be accurate. You’ll need to know how to tweet, despite Elon Musk, and post to Facebook with the speed and accuracy of an Olympic triathlete.

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