Jobs at S.C. newspapers

States Newsroom is seeking an experienced journalist as Editor in Chief for a new South Carolina news outlet featuring hard-hitting reporting and insightful commentary on state government, policy, and politics.

The Editor will be based in Columbia and will hire and oversee three reporters, write commentary, and be an opinion leader in the state. The outlet will provide investigative and in-depth daily reporting as well as commentary and analysis of South Carolina’s most critical challenges.

The Editor will also work with policy experts in South Carolina to feature their content on a dynamic site and build the outlet’s robust social media presence. The Editor will work closely with States Newsroom and network peers in other states to share best practices and build relationships that help refine the outlet’s operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hire and supervise reporting and digital staff to provide daily news coverage and investigative reporting on major state policy and political stories
• Provide weekly (at minimum) commentary on major state policy and political stories
• Develop and distribute original content daily
• Work with digital editor to build a robust social media presence including Facebook, Twitter, and emerging platforms
• Use personal social media accounts to amplify site’s content
• Appear in traditional media as opinion leader
• Develop and distribute original content to drive mainstream media coverage
• Solicit editorial content from contributors for briefs and opinion section
• Participate in weekly calls, and periodic visits with National Editors as well as twice yearly meetings of all States Newsroom editors in Washington, DC

The Editor will have committed funding for staffing, freelancers, technology and overhead expenses. Marketing and editorial support are provided by our headquarters office.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of reporting and/or editing experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep knowledge of South Carolina’s political history and media landscape.

The minimum salary for a state editor is $90,000 and rises with experience. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Premium-free platinum healthcare for employees and their families (i.e., nothing comes out of your paycheck!)
• 4 weeks of vacation per year
• 2 weeks of personal leave per year
• 20 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• 7 holidays and 4 floating holidays
• $75 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• $200 cell phone replacement benefit every two years
• $75 monthly fitness benefit
• 401K with up to 3% match
• 12 weeks of parental leave
• Full-service EAP
• Annual DeleteMe subscription

Authorization to work in the United States is required. All States Newsroom employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of hire. New laptop and any necessary equipment will be provided by States Newsroom.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

States Newsroom is dedicated to producing journalism at all levels — from quick hit to investigative — but not at the expense of burning out its employees. We are supportive, exciting, welcoming and positive. We believe in creating sustainable careers for journalists on the crucial state government beat.

States Newsroom’s mission is to connect people to the power that shapes their daily lives through relentless reporting and incisive commentary on state government and policy. Journalism is a powerful force for social change, uniquely suited to challenging systemic inequality and racism. Our goal is to build an organization that fulfills that mission.

At States Newsroom, we believe we strengthen our work and improve our insights when we incorporate the perspectives of people who come from different backgrounds and have had different experiences. We are committed to diversity and prioritize equity in all recruiting and hiring. We are always working to better represent our communities and are supported in these efforts by a network-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice committee. We are also creating a leadership position for a professional who will help meet these goals.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and at least 3 writing samples or clips/links to jobs@statesnewsroom.com.

The Post and Courier, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and a Pulitzer finalist six times since 2011, is looking for a retail/real estate business reporter in our Columbia newsroom.
South Carolina’s capital city is attracting major development, including a new electric vehicle maker, and features a robust business community boosted by the state’s flagship college, the University of South Carolina, and a major recreation attraction, Lake Murray.
As an independent, family-owned paper, The Post and Courier believes in the old-school idea that investing in our journalism leads to more readers and more revenue. We have expanded newsrooms across South Carolina in recent years.
We are looking for reporters who are critical thinkers capable of connecting the dots on how news fits into a bigger picture, who can juggle multiple assignment and who possess writing skills that make difficult topics easy to understand for readers.
If you’re up to the challenge, send a resume, a cover letter and at least 3-5 samples of your work to Managing Editor-Expansion Andy Shain at ashain@postandcourier.com

The Greenville News/greenvilleonline.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a content chief to direct coverage on our core politics, government and growth & development beats.

The role would also assist the executive editor in overseeing the Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail newsrooms.

Responsibilities of the position include being a primary editor for reporters covering the city of Greenville, Greenvlle County and South Carolina politics and government. The reporters are expected to be watchdogs; understand hot-button local issues and provide readers with real-time information and answers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering enterprise stories that drive digital subscriptions as well as managing our breaking-news response when big news happens.

This salaried job is one of three newsroom content editors. The content chief also works with South Region strategists to ensure that audience initiatives are driving growth.

With over 500,000 residents, Greenville County is the largest county in SC. Over 70,000 people have moved to the city of Greenville in the last 10 years. The city has gained around six new households, every week, over the last 10 years.

With growth showing no signs of stopping, our area features a blend of longtime residents and new families. The content chief works with reporters with the ability to reach that wide audience with compelling stories on topics and issues that affect their daily lives.

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 from 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.

The Content Chief will:

•Oversee a team of four reporters and one content coach who cover local and state politics, growth and development, affordable housing access and equity issues among other topics. This editor also helps direct coverage of big breaking news.

•Guide the team members in covering topics and issues most important to key audiences. Work with the other content strategists and Audience Team to adjust content direction as data dictates.

•Aggressively use data and consult with audience analysts to make sure content decisions focus on the needs of the target audiences:

•Work collaboratively with the executive editor, other editors and members of the design and Audience teams to ensure a steady flow of quality content to provide the right elements on the right platforms at the right time.

•Collaborate with the Audience Team to ensure the right mix of content to maximize user experiences each day.

•Monitor real-time metrics to develop a clear picture of audience needs.

Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•Media management experience.

•Proven proficiency in applying analytics to content strategy.

•Strong communication and collaboration skills.

•Exposure to deadline-driven environment.

•Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

•Social-media and SEO knowledge.

•Self-motivation and self-direction.

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

1. Your resume – one to two pages.

2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

3. Examples of at least 3 significant stories you have edited with a short (1-2 paragraph) narrative about how you helped the writer develop the piece, obstacles encountered during the reporting and writing of the piece, and how you overcame them. In addition, provide 1-2 samples of your own writing.

Learn more and apply here.

The Post and Courier is seeking a highly motivated intern who has a desire to learn a variety of marketing strategies to help promote The Post and Courier and the affiliated brands associated with it. This is a hand on position and will provide experience in digital and event marketing.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate promotional opportunities to strengthen the position of The Post and Courier, events and product. Opportunities include in-person and virtual events and sponsorships throughout the state.
•  Create and execute full marketing plans for a variety of campaigns.
• Strategize and execute paid digital media to increase awareness and drive leads and conversions.
• Coordinate the distribution of content across social media and the digital ad space based on the marketing strategy:
• Conduct paid posts across the social accounts to optimize different marketing funnels.
• Maintain and report on paid campaign status, including budget spend and results.
• Conduct e-mail marketing campaigns with the goal of increasing engagement and converting to digital subscriber.
• Photo organization and management of assets for the marketing department.
• Bring new engaging ideas and be willing to take on new challenges.
• Prioritize, manage time and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proactively stay ahead of industry best practices and trends through research, networking, training and education.
• Work collaboratively across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• Studies in journalism, marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work independently remotely, if necessary, in a suitable workspace that meets safety guidelines
• Reliable access to internet service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a collaborative, team environment
• Background in HTML emails, video editing, graphics for use on the web and social media 
• Incredible attention to detail & capable of multi-tasking and coordinating several projects at once
• Ability to segment social media audiences
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Effective project management skills
• Strong copywriting skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Software
• Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new technology
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Positive, professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and passion for the position and its opportunities

Physical Requirements, Work Environment and Travel:

Regularly required to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time. The job requires reaching with hands and arms, bending and stooping; light to moderate lifting of 15-30 pounds. The job requires hearing, speaking and writing with close eye work on a computer screen.

Local travel may be required occasionally.

Evening Post Publishing is an equal opportunity, drug free workplace.

Learn more and apply here.

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 to 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:

• Bachelors 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 drivers 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

The Greenville News/greenvilleonline.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking a a reporter to cover education and family issues, a key beat for a newsroom that serves readers as a watchdog over Greenville County Schools, South Carolina’s largest public school system.

With over 500,000 residents, Greenville County is the largest county in SC. Over 70,000 people have moved to the city of Greenville in the last 10 years. The city has gained around six new households, every week, over the last 10 years.

With growth showing no signs of stopping, our area features a blend of longtime residents and new families. This reporter would have the ability to reach that wide audience with compelling stories that affect families, especially on topics where education, religion and social issues intersect.

This reporter will also report on Clemson University, SC’s second-largest public university, located in nearby Anderson County.

This reporter will:

• Serve as a watchdog of Greenville County Schools and report on topical issues related to families.

• Be expected to write both quick turn stories on education news of the day as well as more in-depth enterprise stories and longer-term investigations.

• Be expected to consistently break news about new schools and leadership changes and developments. Look for trends in SC education before others see them and examine how they impacts the lives of students, parents and teachers.

• Source development is critical to the beat, including county school boards, administrators, teachers, parents and students.

• 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 from 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 County education reporting.

• Connect with the community through storytelling.

• Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues that affect residents and families.

• Work with a content coach and digital partners to evaluate what’s working and what’s not and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.

• Collaborate with photographers to provide all appropriate elements for stories. Capture 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 here.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position manages a team of journalists responsible for producing community news online and in print. This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the newsroom for The Post and Courier state-wide news initiative.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and coach reporters to seek out hyper-local news on a daily basis, as well as plan and execute impactful, enterprise stories that will draw interest in our area
• Bolster coverage by handling day-to-day assignments and working with reporters to produce high-quality community news content, photos, video, podcasts, etc. that are relevant to our readers
• Work with staff to edit stories and make them relevant and important to our reader base in print and online with attention to detail, SEO, headlines, and marketing  
• Plan newspaper content, conducting daily and weekly content planning meetings as needed
• Coaching reporters on written, photographic, video, podcasts content, as well as enterprise pieces
• Detecting holes in stories and correct errors and syntax in copy to improve understanding for the average reader
• Monitor newsgathering operations and collaborate with staff to update readers on developing and breaking stories
• Establish collaborative relationships with community leaders
• Promote positive image of the newspaper and its initiatives
• Collaborate and work effectively with other departments and the Evening Post Newspaper Group team
• Stay in touch with reporters in the field on breaking news, seek assistance when needed from other editors and hub designers.
• Practice effective time-management for copy flow and production.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications
• Accomplished executive editor or managing editor
• Experience using digital Content Management Systems (CMS)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Superb social media skills
• Strong writing, editing, AP style and libel law skills
• Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and other news design programs as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Deep understanding of digital and print media, including social media
• Strong 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 prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Knowledge of the community and surrounding cities a plus

Physical Requirement:

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 outside environmental conditions.

Local travel may be required.

Send resumes to Becky Baulch at bbaulch@postandcourier.com.

MyHorryNews.com is searching for an experienced reporter ready for a challenge covering Myrtle Beach, one of the fastest growing cities in the country.

The beat includes growth and development, city government coverage, tourism-related issues, surrounding community concerns and poverty on the fringes of the new high rises.

The ideal candidate is someone who will keep readers informed about what is happening in the city. This candidate must have an understanding of how city government functions and what that coverage means.

This position requires a person with high energy and curiosity who is not afraid to ask questions and challenge the norm.

Responsibilities:

• Produces stories for our website and print publications, including the weekly cover stories for the Myrtle Beach Herald
• Works directly with the editor to plan stories and projects
• Attends city meetings and relevant events around Myrtle Beach

Requirements:

• Must possess strong writing skills and knowledge of AP Style
• Previous newsroom experience preferred
• Experience with covering city governments preferred
• Must 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.

Please send your resume, cover letter and three of your best stories to editor Hannah Strong Oskin at hannah.oskin@myhorrynews.com.

Position Description

We’re Community Journals, the company behind the Greenville Journal, Upstate Business Journal, TOWN, vive and atHome magazines. 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

The Managing Editor manages the daily, weekly, and monthly day-to-day activities and production of the Greenville Journal and Upstate Business Journal for print, online and newsletters.

• Assists in organizing and assigning stories to writers.
• Reviews news releases and story ideas from writers  that come in (online, email, etc.) and assigns as appropriate.
• Assists in monitoring other local and national news sources as well as all digital platforms for story ideas and breaking news.
• Participates in editorial planning, including weekly editorial meetings and planning of monthly content.
• Occasionally writes news briefs and stories for online and print.
• Assists, as needed, with excerpts, pull quotes or gathering supplemental assets to create multiple entry points into a story. Ensure all content is heavily supported with photographs, video, graphics, and other visual assets. Work with writers and other staff to strategize ideas on visual components.
• Reviews newsletters prior to publication to ensure subject lines, content and photos are engaging for our readers.
• Conducts first read of stories and final pdf proofing to ensure AP accuracy, readability and basic fact checks for accuracy.
• Ensure all corrections from proofing of pdf’s are made in WordPress from non-staff members.
• Mentor and coach writers on areas of improvement needed with writing, AP style, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, writing or related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered. 
• The ability to identify and hone writers’ skills for storytelling and new approaches to writing. 

• Knowledge of Associated Press style and media ethics.
• An understanding of digital journalism and developments in digital storytelling.

Please email resume to sherry@communityjournals.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.

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.

MyHorryNews.com is searching for a general assignment reporter who is eager to cover South Carolina’s fastest growing county.

The ideal candidate is someone who will keep readers informed about a range of topics from hard news coverage to features in Horry County. This candidate must have a love for telling the stories of the communities around the county.

Responsibilities:

• Produces stories for our website and print publications, including the weekly cover stories. This is a wide-ranging beat that could include coverage of topics like tourism, healthcare, growth and development, obituaries, business, public safety issues and politics
• Works directly with the editor to plan stories and projects

Requirements:

• Must possess strong writing skills and knowledge of AP style
• Previous newsroom experience preferred
• Must 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.

Please send your resume, cover letter and three of your best stories to editor Hannah Strong Oskin at hannah.oskin@myhorrynews.com.

The journalists, storytellers and content creators of tomorrow are in high school classrooms today. The University of South Carolina is looking for someone to make a difference in the lives of young people and in the future of journalism. The Southern Interscholastic Press Association, a 100-year-old membership organization, is seeking a leader to begin the next century of service to high school and middle school broadcasts, publications and news sites across the South. This is a staff position at the university with the opportunity to take on teaching duties. The position is housed in the College of Information and Communications, which includes the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Information Science. The successful applicant will be organized and passionate about people and our mission. The application specifies a knowledge of journalism and scholastic journalism. There is no specific job or position that is a prerequisite. The successful candidate will understand the high school and middle school environment and the direction that journalism is moving in our world. The posted salary is the minimum; salary is commensurate with experience. If you have questions that are not answered in the posting, please reach out to search committee chair Nina Brook, nmbrook@mailbox.sc.edu or (803) 576-6632.

In 2022, we hired our first reporter to cover Hilton Head and Beaufort County, SC. What we quickly learned is that there is a keen interest in this region and a hunger for the kind of in-depth reporting for which The Post and Courier has become known.  

So, we hired two more reporters to cover Bluffton and Beaufort. 

Now, we’re ready to hire one more.   

We are hiring a reporter in Hilton Head to cover local government and general assignment narrative stories. 

Beaufort County offers an incredible quality of life with its beautiful beaches, world-class golf courses, and rich history.

The region’s appeal is leading to fast growth, with all the social, economic and environmental challenges that come with it. 

We want insightful, penetrating coverage of this important part of South Carolina. Come work for South Carolina’s largest newspaper that won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and is a four-time Pulitzer finalist since. 

The independent, family-owned newspaper values its relationship with readers, believing in the idea that investing in journalism will lead to more readers and a sustainable business. 

If this sounds like a good fit, send a cover letter, resume and clips to Post and Courier Managing Editor – Expansion Andy Shain at ashain@postandcourier.com

The Times and Democrat (thetandd.com), a Lee Enterprises Newspaper, is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as a Multimedia Sales Consultant focused on developing and selling sales solutions including online, print and video to local businesses. This outside sales position requires you to cultivate strong relationships and build solutions for clients utilizing assessment tools and delivering data driven results.

Qualified candidates should be outgoing self-starters driven to success.

Qualifications Include:

• Minimum one year digital sales and marketing experience (social, video, content, search and display) a must
• Experience with Google Analytics
• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Ability to develop sales strategies and tactics that result in exceeding company revenue goals
• Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Strong integrity and work ethic 
• Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable automobile and valid auto insurance

Send resume to kfraser@timesanddemocrat.com or apply at www.lee.net.

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.

Interested? Want to learn more about this reporting career resume builder? Tell us about yourself in a short letter, include a resume and a few samples of your most current work. Reply to Blind Box A.

Summerville Communications in Summerville, South Carolina, is looking for an editor to lead its flagship weekly paper, The Summerville Journal Scene, and its sister papers, The Berkeley Independent and The Goose Creek Gazette. The papers’ shared news staff covers the rapidly growing areas around Summerville, Moncks Corner and Goose Creek, with a focus on features and community-oriented news stories. The ideal editor is organized, detail-oriented and loves working closely with reporters to craft stories that matter to our 30,000+ readers.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Autumn Phillips at aphillips@postandcourier.com.

Summerville Communications is owned by Evening Post Publishing based in Charleston, SC.

What You’ll Do:

The Daniel Island News is seeking a full-time print and multimedia reporter and storyteller to produce content for our print, websites, e-newsletters and social media platforms. This position also involves updating our website and scheduling social media posts.

Stories could be “quick hits” that come from press releases or news tips, regular news pieces, profiles and features on businesses and people in the community or in-depth stories on topics that matter to our community. Other content will come from you being out in the community at events, city, county and school board meetings, business mixers, and other community functions. You are also encouraged to find and pitch your own story ideas.

What Abilities We Value

• Ability to write and to provide clean copy, to take photos, and strong organizational skills in order to produce approximately 5-10 stories for print and/or digital publication. We value storytellers who provide photographs, video, graphics and other visual assets.
• Ability to think outside the box. We value creativity and visually driven story telling.
• Ability to meet all deadlines. We value everyone’s time.
• Ability to accept instruction and editing suggestions from editors. We value teaching and learning.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the public and coworkers. We value relationships.
• Ability to perform job duties and conduct self in accordance with journalist ethics. We value honesty and accuracy.
• Self-motivation. As a small team, we value collaboration, but we also value self-motivation and the ability to grasp what makes the most engaging story.

Additional Skills and Experience We Value

• Prior reporting experience.
• Strong skills in writing, editing and AP style.
• Knowledge of the South Carolina communities of Daniel Island and Cainhoy peninsula.
• Ability and experience with InDesign and Photoshop.

Education or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

What Else You Should Know About this Position & Our Paper

•  There is room to grow into an Associate Editor and Editor role.
• The Daniel Island News is located on Daniel Island in South Carolina, covering Daniel Island and the Cainhoy peninsula area. Our communities are located within the city of Charleston and Berkeley County.
• The DI News distributes a print publication weekly with a circulation of 6,000, along with four digital newsletters each week. The paper also has a website and social media channels.
• We put on several events throughout the year, including a monthly Author Series and a yearly Bark in the Park.

For immediate consideration, please send resume, cover letter and 3-4 examples of your best writing to Publisher Suzanne Detar, sdetar@thedanielislandnews.com. The position will be filled as soon as the appropriate candidate is identified.

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Digital Advertising Intern to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing digital data and providing insights and recommendations to support our business objectives. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of digital channels, including website, social media, email marketing, and digital advertising. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital analytics and develop your skills in a dynamic and innovative environment. This position will be reporting to the Digital Campaign Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze digital data and provide insights and recommendations to improve digital performance
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics across multiple digital channels
• Develop and maintain digital dashboards and reports to track performance
• Schedule client ads through various online platforms
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and provide recommendations based on findings
• Work closely with the marketing team to develop and execute digital campaigns
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure digital analytics is integrated into overall business strategy
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in digital analytics
• Assist with other digital marketing activities as needed
• Other ad hoc requests as assigned

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field (such as Marketing, Business, or a similar field)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Google Analytics or other web analytics platforms
• Knowledge of digital marketing channels, including social media, email marketing, and digital advertising
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for digital marketing and analytics

This is a paid internship with a flexible schedule. The position will be based in our office, with the option to work remotely on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in gaining experience in digital analytics and working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, please apply with your resume and cover letter.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment and Travel:

Regularly required to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time. The job requires reaching with hands and arms, bending and stooping; light to moderate lifting of 15-30 pounds. The job requires hearing, speaking and writing with close eye work on a computer screen.

The worker is generally subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Local travel may be required occasionally.

Learn more and apply.

Are you looking for a career that is fast-paced and where every day is different? Join us at Community Journals, in Greenville, SC, where we are searching for a media sales executive who is eager to develop connections and help power our local economy through creative and effective advertising.

As a sales executive, you’ll help local businesses realize growth opportunities by exposing them to compelling messaging through strategic advertising solutions. This full array of marketing solutions may include digital platforms like over-the-top (OTT) video, search solutions (SEO/SEM), digital display and e-mail targeting, as well as print publications.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prospect, develop and maintain new business in the market. Cultivate new relationships with businesses in the local community by networking, cold calling, and referrals.
• Develop and deliver advertising and marketing proposals and media plans.
• Effectively manage a sales funnel within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and achieve key performance indicators and activity levels.
• Contribute to the creative development of campaigns though client communication and needs analysis.
• Track year-over-year progress with a goal of exceeding prior year sales
• Attend weekly internal sales meetings and trainings.
• Attend events and networking outside of normal business hours 1-2x/month.
• Manage and prioritize work effectively to ensure internal deadlines, timetables and approvals are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years proven sales success.
• Experience in strategic account management and digital execution is a plus.
• Knack for relationship building.
• Results-driven attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Confidence to speak with decision makers.

This is an in-office position. Candidates should live in or near Greenville County, SC.

Email resume to talent@communityjournals.com.

We’re Community Journals, the company behind the Greenville Journal, Upstate Business Journal, TOWN, vive and atHome magazines. 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 hiring for our Greenville Journal and Upstate Business Journal editorial team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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

• Stories could be “quick hits” that come from press releases or news tips, regular news pieces, profiles and features 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 events, city and county meetings, business mixers, etc.

Be a multimedia storyteller

• 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 is 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.
• Strong attention to detail and journalistic ethics.

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.

Please email resume to sherry@communityjournals.com

Job Duties: The advertising director is responsible for overseeing, advising, and supervising the operation of a student sales office, which is responsible for generating approximately $300,000 in advertising revenue. The director will work with the assistant director of student media to assist in the management of a student-run marketing and public relations team. This position will also support the University’s mission and goals through participating in recruitment and retention activities, as appropriate, for prospective and current students.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Establish revenue goals for the academic year and monitor industry trends and evaluate current line profitability and effectiveness.
• Recruit, train evaluate and supervise student advertising staff.
• Serve as a liaison between the public and the advertising office.
• Establish and coordinate business policies, procedures and record keeping related to advertising.
• Monitor web and digital analytics as well as social media engagement.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

In addition to a base salary, there is opportunity to earn commission on revenue generated. The incentives are based on total sales during each quarter.
• 15% on all sales for Garnet and Black, WUSC, and SGTV.
• 5% on all sales for TDG and other centralized platforms. *
• Payment is based on revenue generated during the quarter and is not cumulative.
• Commission paid quarterly.
   • Quarters are defined as:
   • July 1- September 30
   • October 1- December 31
   • January 1- March 31
   • April 1- June 30

Knowledge/Skills:
Possess knowledge and experience in the tenets of traditional marketing. Demonstrates creativity and documented immersion in social media. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Specialized knowledge, training or experience in media sales.

Application Process:
Candidates must apply via the University of South Carolina employment system: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/143011

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions

Contact
Sammie Burt
HR Manager, Department of Student Life
803-777-9073
sammiej@mailbox.sc.edu

The Sumter Item is looking for an energetic multimedia visual journalist committed to helping our staff reinvent local media in Sumter and the surrounding region. The journalist will work well in visuals, including photography and videography, and have the ability to reliably compose articles when asked.

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 visual 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 128-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 has sister newspapers in Alabama and Lexington, SC.

The Sumter Item print edition is delivered every Tuesday through Friday, with a Weekend Edition published 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:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)

Learn more and apply here.

Edwards Media Group owns and operates several newspapers across four states, The Journal in Seneca South Carolina is our flagship newspaper, a 5 day a week daily newspaper in the beautiful upstate region of South Carolina where this job will be housed in our Seneca office. We are a strong editorial newspaper group with multiple awards for best in general excellence in the State of South Carolina, Georgia, Wyoming, and Michigan over the last 5 years.

Our operations are committed to growing our circulation year after year, so if you are an experienced circulator or audience development director tired of working for the big guys who’ve accepted failure, then we might just be the place for you. Over the last 13 years we have maintained a steady growth rate and we are looking for an individual who can assist a team of Publishers and Circulation Directors in their individual locations.

The qualified candidate will have extensive circulation marketing and promotion experience. They will be self-motivated and self-disciplined; they will be able to stay on task and motivate their team around them to achieve their goals. The right candidate will not be a career logistics expect or district manager; we are looking for a promotions expert.

Pay plan will be aggressive and commensurate with experience with a bonus plan included. We offer all the usual health benefits, paid time off, employee ownership stock, and relocation assistance. Edwards Media Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity employer.

Email Hal Welch to find out more and apply: hal@upstatetoday.com.

Edwards Printing in Westminster South Carolina, an employee-owned media company based in Seneca, South Carolina is seeking an experienced Pressroom Lead Operator. We currently have 2 lead positions available due to a recent expansion within the facility.

We are running a 14-unit Goss Urbanite alongside a separate 8-unit Goss Urbanite in a 23,000 square foot facility. We are currently printing 46 different mastheads for publishers in 4 states, delivered daily in our own brand new Freightliner trucks.

Edwards Printing is committed to its employees and its customers in a time when many other printers are laying off and exiting; we are growing. Come grow with us!

The Press Lead responsibilities include assigning tasks and supervising the workflow during the shift, making sure that all print jobs go out on schedule and in the highest quality possible. Slight administrative duties in the form of paperwork, or personnel issues may be included. Knowledge of the machine and some ability to “fix on the fly” then report any machine issues to one of our maintenance specialists. Be a team builder, and a team leader. One that others will follow and work for. Be professional, courteous, safety conscious, and customer service driven.

This is a physical job, standing, lifting, and other physical activities are required. A working knowledge of OSHA guidelines is also a necessity.

Pay is aggressive and commensurate with experience. We also offer all the usual health benefits, paid time off, employee ownership stock, relocation assistance and up to a $5,000 signing bonus under certain conditions! Edwards Media Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity employer.

Call or email Brad Snyder today to find out more at 864-882.2375 or brad@edwprinting.com

The Journal, a local media company located in Seneca South Carolina is experiencing significant growth in the local area, and we are expanding our digital media offerings. Our company is seeking an experienced, motivated, customer focused sales professional, who excels at helping businesses grow through advertising, marketing and promotion.

Candidate will have excellent customer service skills to develop new and existing accounts. If you have enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and desire to succeed, this is a great opportunity for you. The primary responsibility is to meet with local business owners and assist them in developing a digital marketing strategy using a broad portfolio of products managed by the largest digital advertising firm in the nation.

First year expectations for this position would be well north of $50,000 in earnings with no commission ceiling. Prospecting, cold-calling, and making outbound calls on a daily basis is required to land new business. Time management and self-discipline are your keys to your own success.

Pay plan will be aggressive and commensurate with experience with a bonus plan included. We offer all the usual health benefits, paid time off, employee ownership stock, and relocation assistance. Edwards Media Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity employer.

Email Hal Welch to find out more and apply: hal@upstatetoday.com.

The Index-Journal Company, a family-owned daily newspaper for over 100 years in Greenwood, SC is seeking an experienced Pressroom Manager. This is a full-time, salaried position with day and nighttime hours.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to: assigning and supervising work of all press operations employees; handling moderate personnel and administrative functions; supervising, leading and coaching press crew; maintaining equipment. Candidate should have effective communication skills and be able to coordinate the operation’s schedules/functions within the department along with surrounding departments.

The successful candidate must be:

• Quality conscious; able to troubleshoot press-related problems; and able to lead a team to produce the best possible product under strict deadlines.
• Professional and courteous, a strong leader, and timely in every interaction.
• Able to manage policies and procedures, materials, processes, equipment and production for newsprint, plate and press, and packaging departments.
• Able to make effective decisions for the welfare of the company and customers while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years on-the-job training in newspaper pressroom
• Experience in a lead or supervisory position with strong leadership skills
• Mechanically inclined and have a full understanding of the printing process
• Have offset web knowledge and experience
• CTP,  Imagesetter and plate processor experience required
• Ability to accurately quote commercial print jobs for customers
• Must understand OSHA guidelines
• Be physically capable of standing for long periods of time with routine bending, stooping, standing, climbing and lifting – able to lift up to 70+ pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds

Benefits for full time employees include: Medical and dental insurance, $15,000 life insurance policy, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick days.

Please send your resume with three work-related references to: Amy Haynes, Personnel Manager, PO Box 1018, Greenwood, SC 29648 or email: ahaynes@indexjournal.com