Jobs at S.C. newspapers

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 Senior Newsletter Editor will manage the production and growth of The Post and Courier’s newsletters. He/she will collaborate with the marketing team and writers on content creation, strategy and marketing tactics to help grow the audience and ensure the paid and non­paid newsletters’ success. The Senior Newsletter Editor will also support marketing efforts by creating emails and supporting overall marketing strategy to grow our digital audience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•    Work closely with the newsroom and digital subscription marketing team on developing and executing a content and marketing strategy for The Post and Courier’s paid and non-paid newsletter products that is informed by audience metrics, usability and news judgement
•    Build, grow and nurture newsletter subscriber base
•    Develop reports on all newsletter metrics, utilizing data to grow newsletter audience and revenues
•    Track and report out relevant metrics and data for acquisition and retention of newsletter audiences; own the data and share it with stakeholders across departments
•    Manage acquisition funnels for newsletters in Campaign Monitor, Piano, Hubspot and other platforms as needed
•    Create habit-forming newsletter experiences while staying informed of newsletter subscriber trends
•    Work with newsletter writers to establish the tone, format and frequency of each newsletter and define best practices
•    Communicate with newsroom leaders and other departments to keep various teams informed of product enhancements, success metrics, rollouts and other activity with newsletter products
•    Collaborate with digital marketing manager to create email marketing campaigns to convert newsletter readers into paid newsletter subscribers, including managing segments
•    Work closely with the audience development, marketing and sales teams to find opportunities to build audience and grow revenue on newsletters, particularly with paid newsletters
•    Take lead on external partnership management as related to newsletter growth and subscriber opportunities
•    Work with newsletter editor to track conversion metrics for all newsletters
•    Work cross-functionally with multiple teams to manage technical platform for newsletters
•    Be a champion for newsletters and a resource and mentor for understanding industry trends
•    Act as an advisor for community newspapers and other departments on newsletter growth, conversion and segments
•    Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•    Basic news judgement; a journalistic foundation as a reporter is required
•    Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work independently
•    Strong attention to detail and project management skills
•    Experience formatting HTML, creating or using email templates and sending email newsletters

•    Experience in editing web-based page layouts, understand design, have experience editing/copywriting for email-based publications
•    Ability to communicate and provide feedback effectively
•    Ability to move projects forward in a collaborative environment
•    Marketing experience, focusing on funnels and segments to drive conversions
•    Reliable access to internet services

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field
•    3-4 years demonstrated journalism experience
•    2-3 years demonstrated marketing experience
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•    Strong organization and prioritization skills with excellent follow through
•    Flexible schedule may be required to meet seasonality of some newsletters
•    Ability to work independently remotely, if necessary, in a suitable workspace that meets safety guidelines

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking to partner with an innovative, multi-talented individual to serve as an associate publisher.

The associate publisher will assist in the operational management of the company, including the weekly newspaper, special editions, e-newsletters, new products, website, social media, and events with a strong focus on creating new revenue growth.

Initially, the associate publisher will manage and grow our existing community events and develop new events and special projects as well as assist in identifying and applying for journalism grants. This individual will also assist in sales and marketing efforts for our existing print and digital customers as well as develop his or her own customer base.

This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in the community, provide entertainment and educational outlets for residents, support local journalism, and promote local businesses.

JOB DUTIES:

Assist with the oversight and management of the publication(s), e-newsletters, website, social media, and events.

Promote revenue growth by developing new profitable business through marketing our products and services to new and existing customers on a daily basis throughout the target market areas.

Research and strategize new product opportunities and present revenue projections based on custom rate packages. Prepare and present information on new business opportunities that have revenue potential.

Research and apply for journalism grants.

Advise advertisers on current and upcoming products and sell products that will aid the customers advertising demands with the goal of ensuring quality customer service and communication.

Assist with improving our website and social media to enhance the readers’ and advertiser’s experience.

Make effective sales presentations to businesses, showing how the features and benefits of the publication(s), website, and events can best serve their marketing needs. Presentations can range from a one-on-one informal daily sales call to a formal presentation to specific groups.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Skills needed: Entrepreneurial thinking, an understanding of and ability to implement digital marketing, community leadership, strategic and event planning abilities, business experience, organizational talents, and ability to follow-through.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, marketing, journalism, or communications OR related experience.

ABOUT:

The Daniel Island News is located on Daniel Island in South Carolina, covering Daniel Island and the Cainhoy peninsula area, located within the city of Charleston and Berkeley County. The DI News distributes a print publication weekly with a circulation of more than 6,000, along with four digital newsletters each week. The paper also has a website, social media channels, and puts on community events throughout the year.

For immediate consideration, please send resume and cover letter 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.

APPLICATION METHOD:

Email resume and references to sdetar@thedanielislandnews.com.

SALARY:

This is a full time position. Competitive salary.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Post and Courier is looking for an editor to run its Myrtle Beach/Georgetown newsroom.

The seaside community is the fastest-growing region in South Carolina with plenty of stories to tell. The staff of four reporters explore how the state’s top tourist destination is changing and handling the challenges of rapid development.

The largest daily newspaper in South Carolina has developed a reputation as one of the nation’s leading watchdog news organizations.

The Post and Courier wants editors who developed skills as coaches and collaborators with the ability to provide strong and clear guidance to reporters and work effectively and efficiently with the newspaper’s seven newsrooms.  

Our goal is quality over quantity. We write strong, deeply reported stories with an eye toward the bigger enterprise angles that help readers understand the issues within the community.

The Post and Courier is a locally owned newspaper, investing in its newsroom and expanding statewide.

Send a cover letter, resume and clips to Managing Editor Expansion Andy Shain at ashain@postandcourier.com.

The Lexington County Chronicle is looking for an energetic multimedia sports editor committed to helping our staff reinvent local media in Lexington, South Carolina, and the surrounding region. The full-time journalist will cover more than 12 local high schools and colleges, as well as work on feature stories for our newspaper and magazines. The journalist will also manage freelance writers in optimizing local sports content with the goal of building local audience and sponsored content.

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 Lexington County Chronicle is a family-owned company and boasts a creative flexibility rare among local news organizations. The Chronicle, which changed local ownership in late 2021, is a sister publication to The Sumter Item in Sumter, S.C. and Gulf Coast Media in Baldwin County, AL. This position will report to the editor.

Lexington County is a vital, quickly growing area of South Carolina, and one that is incredibly varied. From the Town of Lexington’s rapidly rejuvenating downtown to Lake Murray to the more metropolitan Cayce and West Columbia, just on the Lexington side of the Congaree River, to the many small towns that dot the countryside, it’s an area that comprises several distinct communities.

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

Please send your resume and sample clips to jobs@lexingtonchronicle.com.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• College Degree required, preferably in the field of Journalism.
• Experience covering local and regional sports stories.
• Experience taking high-quality photos and video is a plus.
• 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.

Tired of hearing people opine about the demise of the newspaper industry? Well, The Post and Courier has been steadily adding new positions as part of a strategic expansion across South Carolina. Now, we’re looking for a kick-ass journalist to join a talented, hard-working investigations/projects team that proves every day just how vital newspapers still are.

Because of our work, government corruption has been exposed in every corner of the state. New attention has been trained on the threats of climate change and sea level rise. Women have greater protections from domestic violence. Officer-involved shootings are more thoroughly investigated. A powerful prosecutor and sheriffs have been forced from office over misconduct findings. And the truth behind the one of the nation’s deadliest prison riots finally saw the light of day.

The Post and Courier, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and a six-time Pulitzer finalist since 2011, is looking to build on that record by adding an investigative reporter with strong narrative writing skills to its eight-person public service/watchdog team. 

There aren’t many jobs left as good as this one. While corporate consolidation and hedge fund ownership have pushed too many news organizations toward damaging shifts in the traditional journalism paradigm, we are investing in improving our offerings and building stronger relationships with our readers.

As part of that mission, we are looking for a hungry and talented journalist with demonstrated success on short-turn, mid-range and long-term investigative pieces. This journalist will concentrate on producing deeply reported stories from across the state with a storyteller’s touch and an eye for angles that promise context and accountability. A proven ability to work with others is a must. Experience is also required; this is not an entry level position.

The position also offers plenty of opportunities to work independently and with other members of the projects team on long-term investigations, including installments of our acclaimed Uncovered series that shine a light on government corruption. No idea is too crazy or big. In the past two years alone, we sent journalists to Senegal and Greenland in search of compelling tales to bring back to our readers.

Our first priority (always) is to find talented people and hire them. What will move you to the top of our list:

• You have a keen eye for critical stories that haven’t been told; stories that make a real difference in people’s lives. 
• You have strong writing skills, a love of language and a constant desire to hone your craft.  
• You still have the fierce, competitive edge of the underdog. 
• You enjoy coaching and working with less experienced but enthusiastic journalists.

Who are we? The Post and Courier is one of the few independent, family-owned newspapers left in the United States. Our local owners have deep roots in the community and care deeply about this newspaper and its reputation.

Better yet, that ownership translates into a growing newspaper that is adding staff and expanding its footprint in South Carolina. Yes, you read that right. We’re our state’s largest newspaper and we’re looking to grow. And we realize the best way to do that is to be relentlessly interesting and provide rock- solid content that people can’t get anywhere else.

We are fortunate to live in a truly beautiful place that has great beaches and world-class restaurants. But South Carolina also has no shortage of challenges and compelling storylines that will keep even the most intrepid reporter busy for years.

If you think you fit the bill, send a resume, clips and a cover letter to Watchdog & Public Service Editor Glenn Smith at gsmith@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.

The Greenville News/greenvilleonline.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a self-starting, digitally savvy journalist to be our next trending/general assignment reporter, identifying, verifying and curating news of what Greenville residents are talking about.

This job requires an understanding of social media platforms, audience metrics and SEO techniques; quick, tight, lively writing; and a competitive mindset determined to see one’s work at the top of our pageview charts each day. Mostly, it requires endless curiosity.

This reporter will chase quick-hit news, politics, business and entertainment stories, as well as enterprise, about topics trending online and in our area.

It’s a high-volume beat, responsible for three to five short posts most weekdays. But doing the job well requires much more than curation. The beat will start at 7a.m. Monday to Friday to feed online audiences when they’re most active.

The reporter is expected to pitch a handful of high-audience-potential ideas each morning, add smart context, seek out appropriate multimedia and do original reporting to add value to a reader’s experience.

The job also requires writing inviting headlines and social language to lure the biggest possible audience.

Many of these stories will be directed at new and occasional readers to turn them into loyal readers and subscribers. Successful trending stories have run the gamut from concert announcements to holiday grocery store hours to explainer stories about trending topics and our communities.

This reporter is also expected to have the range to handle breaking news coverage and quick-turn enterprise.

Video editing skills are desired.
Teamwork is a key attribute for anyone we hire, and this reporter would become part of a collaborative atmosphere. We expect anyone who works with us to be constantly improving their skills.

We offer a robust internal and Gannett-wide training program. This reporter will also work with experienced editors and occasionally be partnered with veteran reporters on articles and projects.

Greenville is the largest city in South Carolina and is home to a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, features minor league baseball and hockey and has a large community of young professionals living downtown.

Responsibilities:

• Research, report and produce accurate, compelling journalism that informs and engages readers.
• Seek out compelling photos, graphics and videos and secure permission to use them.
• Produce content in alternative and traditional forms, as well as for social media.
• Use real-time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior professional journalism experience or significant internship experience.
• High-level writing, communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well on deadline.
• Ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and publication ready.
• Ability to shoot and edit photos and video and file quickly across platforms: mobile, desktop and social media.
• Comfort with using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other emerging platforms to enhance reporting and promote stories.
• Understanding of reporting ethics and sourcing.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, motor vehicle record check and background check.
• This position is full time, and the reporter will be expected to live in the Greenville, S.C., metropolitan area.

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. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in 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.
 
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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

Learn more and apply here. 

The Aiken Standard, a daily newspaper in Aiken, S.C., is seeking to add a Digital Editor to our award-winning team and help shape the future of our newsroom. 

Ideal candidates have experience in a newsroom environment along with strong editing, multimedia, social media and photography skills.

The ideal candidate will champion our journalism across social media platforms; write, edit and distribute newsletter products; maintain/freshen homepage throughout day; and collaborate with newsroom to produce audio/video/podcast content for our digital products.

Salary will be commensurate to experience.

Aiken Standard is owned by Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group, parent company to our sister paper, The Post and Courier of Charleston, S.C.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications
• Strong skills with social media, writing, editing and AP style
• Video editing skills
• Podcast experience
• Previous experience in a newsroom environment
• Knowledge of the community of Aiken, S.C., and surrounding cities a plus

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and 3 writing samples to Executive Editor John Boyette at jboyette@aikenstandard.com. No phone calls, please.

The Aiken Standard, a daily newspaper in Aiken, S.C., is seeking to add multiple full-time reporters to our award-winning team. 

Ideal candidates have experience in a newsroom environment along with strong editing, multimedia and photography skills.

We are hiring reporters to cover education and general assignment beats.

Assignments will range from event coverage, breaking news, coverage of government meetings, feature profiles and more in-depth enterprise pieces.

Salary will be commensurate to experience.

Aiken Standard is owned by Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group, parent company to our sister paper, The Post and Courier of Charleston, S.C.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• General assignment and beat reporting
• Generating story ideas and localizing national headlines
• Attending government meetings
• Meeting deadlines
• Writing enterprise and in-depth pieces
• Taking photographs and video to accompany stories
• Utilizing social media daily to post articles and for community engagement

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications
• Strong skills with writing, editing and AP style
• Previous experience in a newsroom environment
• Knowledge of the community of Aiken, S.C., and surrounding cities a plus

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and 3 writing samples to Executive Editor John Boyette at jboyette@aikenstandard.com. No phone calls, please.

BridgeTower Media and SC BIZ News are seeking an experienced, digitally savvy Reporter who can work with a strong team to create quality journalism. This is a hybrid role, and the ideal candidate should live within an hour from Charleston, SC. 

What skills does the job require? 

• 5+ years of strong journalism experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with B2B niche product experience is a plus.  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.   
• Experience with public speaking.
• Ability to build strong relationships with key business leaders throughout the state.
• Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down
• Reliable transportation

What will you be Responsible for? 

• Report on and write news and feature stories for company’s four business publications.
• Attend and cover appropriate business events. 
• Develop innovative ideas for writing business news. 
• Stay updated with latest business news and events. 
• Research business stories and prepare interview questions as required. 
• Discuss and develop ideas to write strong and sophisticated stories to attract readers. 
• Research, write and submit stories within established timelines. 
• Write business stories in unique and interesting ways to increase readership. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Apply on our career page at https://bridgetowermedia.applytojob.com/apply/ or send your resume to Jessica Barber-Talent Acquisition at jbarber@bridgetowermedia.com or Jason Thomas-Executive Editor, SC BIZ News at jthomas@scbiznews.com

What does BridgeTower Media offer?

• A competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life, short- and long-term disability coverages
• Free 24-hour TeleMedicine and TeleCounseling Services
• Unlimited PTO
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Weekly Pay
• 401K with a company match
• Early weekend jumpstart hours-off at 2PM on Fridays
• Growth opportunities to build your career

Who is BridgeTower Media?

BridgeTower Media is one of the country’s leading business-to-business media companies with 44 print and digital publications in more than 20 U.S. markets. BridgeTower Media empowers communities with insights and connections to ignite growth in the business, legal, and construction industries. Through a collection of authoritative media properties and publications across the United States, we have deep relationships in the communities we serve, enabling us to provide unparalleled access to industry leaders and expert information.

BridgeTower Media and all subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and value diversity in our workplace.

The Link newspaper is accepting resumes for an Editor.  The Link is an award-winning  community newspaper in the Pee Dee region and possibly the best community editor position in the state.  Send your resume with complete work history to:  janepigg@gmail.com. This is an excellent position for the right person.  The Link and Pee Dee Publishing LLC are equal opportunity employers.

The Post and Courier, South Carolina’s largest news organization, continues expanding to provide readers with our brand of insightful and hard-hitting journalism.

We are looking for energetic, smart journalists to work in Rock Hill, a fast-growing community located just outside Charlotte, in Florence, covering the Pee Dee region, and in beautiful coastal Hilton Head.

Reporters will find opportunities in a Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom to do some of the best work of their career, limited only by their ambition and curiosity. The ideal candidate will be a creative and critical thinker able to look beyond the story of the day toward deeper angles and themes.

We value a narrative storytelling approach to in-depth reporting. It’s something we do well, and you’ll get a chance to grow in your craft as a writer and reporter, whether you are a veteran journalist or someone just launching your career.

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

Send a cover letter, resume and clips to Post and Courier Managing Editor – Expansion Andy Shain at ashain@postandcourier.com.

The Post and Courier, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and a Pulitzer finalist four times in the last decade, is looking for a daily news reporter to cover the Charleston County, SC, public school district and to produce work as part of the organization’s Education Lab in South Carolina.

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.

Our newspaper 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.

The Education Lab is a watchdog unit investigating systemic education problems in the state through daily news reporting, in-depth feature pieces, large-scale data projects, and investigative series. This position requires a reporter to cover local education issues in Charleston County and the region as well as across the state. The reporter will write 3-4 daily news pieces a week, and will also help assist the editor and senior reporters with feature pieces and investigative stories. Below are links to some samples of the work the lab has produced.

https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/inside-the-delta-variant-s-attack-on-sc-schools-the-first-7-weeks-of-class/article_1a5038ee-2547-11ec-be70-6b2764310c6a.html 

https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/years-after-mcclellanvilles-lincoln-high-school-closed-sc-parents-still-await-new-school/article_5f6e05bc-52b7-11ec-a367-0f68690a0019.html 

https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/last-minute-budget-rule-threw-start-of-school-year-into-chaos-it-may-become-law/article_2d61c578-5dfb-11ec-ba27-0fb1ee0ea364.html 

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

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

• Demonstrated ability to produce journalism of the highest caliber.
• A commitment to 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 your reporting.

Examples of clear, direct writing that can make difficult topics easy for readers to understand.

We need journalists who are critical thinkers as well as strong writers. Newsletter and/or podcast experience is a plus. The Post and Courier deeply values diversity. 

The Post and Courier is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Find out more about company here: https://vimeo.com/311322268.

If you think you fit the bill, send a resume, cover letter and 3-5 samples of your work to Education Editor Hillary Flynn at hflynn@postandcourier.com.

We’re Community Journals, the company behind the Greenville Journal, Upstate Business Journal, TOWN, 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 creative team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Idea curation and creative page design for Greenville Journal and Upstate Business Journal, including cover design, and story design with interesting pullouts, graphics, photos, maps, and typography. Occasional layout support for atHome, vive, and TOWN magazines 
• Concept & collaborate with creative director, discuss story direction and intent with writers and other editorial team members
• Work with team to keep consistent aesthetic across publications
• Place advertising content as directed by sales manifest and how it relates to story budget
• Work within established template utilizing provided and original art and copy. Deviate or completely break template if needed by content. There is no set template for feature/cover pieces.
• Finalize publications for print production: Proof images for proper resolution, coloring, and quality.
• Go through proofing process with editorial team and make changes as needed
• Send files to the printer through FTP database
• Manage files and content archives in Dropbox and other systems
• Gather high resolution art elements when needed
• Help develop visually engaging web and social content
• When photos or graphics are not provided, create original works or manipulate design to create a compelling package of stories
• Coordinate, concept, and art direct photo shoots when needed
• Create/write headlines and pull information when needed
• Create digital flipbooks for publications

REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrable range in graphic design skills with a stellar portfolio to showcase

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field with minimum of three years experience in layout and design. Comparable education and experience considered. Ability to work with a team to transform our vision into final deliverables

Ability to consistently work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to complete creative projects on deadline

Must be comfortable presenting to peers and executive level stakeholders

Understanding of web design process.

Work experience in an agency is preferred.

Understanding of print production process.

• Proven skills in Adobe Creative Suite – mainly, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator– specifically publication design

TO APPLY: Email resume and link to portfolio to laura@communityjournals.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

The State is looking for ambitious, creative, real-time news reporters to deliver quick-turn stories about compelling news and cultural events from the South Carolina political scene.

Our journalism focuses on our local communities, and in that role we have the ability to spotlight problems, highlight solutions and truly make a difference — all the reasons you got into journalism. And we are part of McClatchy, a digitally driven company focused on innovation, with newsrooms in 30 communities in the United States, 

We are located in Columbia, SC, a vibrant state capital with a major university and a high quality of life.

Our real-time reporters use social media, Google Trends and other tools to identify, report on and sometimes aggregate stories that are going to drive social and cultural conversations. Responding to big breaking news events is sometimes part of the job, but the primary role is to grow our audience by recognizing what’s trending or about to trend.

 
Requirements

The most compelling candidates will have:

• The ability to write quickly, accurately and well
• A commitment to provide accurate information, both in fact and in context
• Solid news judgment and excellent journalism ethics
• An understanding of how to verify the authenticity of information, sources, photos and video found through social media
• An intuitive sense of what’s important and interesting, particularly in the world of politics
• A good grasp of what drives interest on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms and an understanding of the tools used to surface story ideas
• A good understanding of how to write for search
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit, deep curiosity and a strong sense of urgency
• A collaborative style that works comfortably as part of a virtual team whose members are located throughout the country
• The ability to quickly master technology, including content management systems and storytelling tools
• Must have reliable transportation. Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance required (at least minimum insurance required for the state in which the employee works).

Education:

• College degree preferred but commensurate professional experience will be considered.

 
Personal Attributes:

• Creativity, flexibility, and online smarts.
• The ability to monitor a vast amount of information for a wide audience, matched with discerning judgment about what to pursue.
• The ability to execute both quickly and well.

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 benefit package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. For more information on McClatchy’s benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.

Apply here.

Free Times is looking for a passionate editor to lead an award-winning arts/music/food publication moving headstrong into its fourth decade.

The Columbia region is home to a growing restaurant and entertainment scene, a robust arts community, the popular Lake Murray and state flagship college University of South Carolina.

Free Times’ managing editor oversees a food writer and a team of freelance journalists, while writing about arts and music. 

The editor should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills to post timely news online and produce a weekly print edition and several special sections, including Best of Columbia.  

Free Times is part of The Post and Courier, South Carolina’s largest news organization known for its watchdog journalism and strong investment in its digital strategy that ensures success into the future.

Looking for a satisfying challenge? Send a cover letter, resume and clips to Post and Courier Managing Editor-Expansion Andy Shain at ashain@postandcourier.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 adding to 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 judgement 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.

If interested, please send resume and writing samples to sherry@communityjournals.com.

Description:    
This position will oversee The Greer Citizen’s sports journalism gathering and other breaking news stories as needed and help with editing.
We are a family-owned weekly newspaper serving the community for over 100 years.
Candidate must possess good writing and communication skills, be dependable and able to perform well under a deadline.
Successful candidate will ensure that our journalism is focused on serving our community.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the area is helpful.
This is a hands-on position with editing and overseeing of layout and design.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher. A college degree in journalism or related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe applications and the Mac platform.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Core competencies:

• The ability to lead, direct, and collaborate with colleagues.
• Strong editing and/or writing skills and excellent news judgment.
• An interest in telling stories.
  Strong interpersonal skills.

This job offers a competitive wage and benefits package. EOE

If interested, send resume, clips and references (via regular mail or email) to:
Steve Blackwell
Publisher
The Greer Citizen
317 Trade Street
Greer, South Carolina 29651
sblackwell@greercitizen.com

The Sun News seeks an aggressive journalist who can deliver exclusive breaking news reporting that informs and engages readers. The breaking news reporter will be expected to move fast when news breaks while producing deeper stories that make a difference in the lives of our readers. Serving readers in a crowded media marketplace means becoming the best and most relevant source of journalism that matters to them. – and ensuring that our work reaches them, wherever they are.

Our journalism focuses on our local communities, and in that role we have the ability to spotlight problems, highlight solutions and truly make a difference — all the reasons you got into journalism. And we are part of McClatchy, a digitally driven company focused on innovation, with newsrooms in 30 communities in the United States.

We are located in Myrtle Beach, a growing and active community with unique restaurants and all of the outdoor activities you could ever want. Working at the beach can’t be beat.

The breaking news reporter will have a demonstrated commitment to fairness and accuracy, in fact and in tone, and a strong grounding in journalism ethics. And like all journalists at The Sun News, the reporter must have demonstrated the desire and skills to build audience loyalty, engagement and growth around compelling public service journalism.

Minimum requirements:

• College degree and two years prior experience preferred
• Strong writing and reporting skills and excellent news judgement
• Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism
• Demonstrated ability to use social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to reach audiences
• Fluency in the science of readership engagement, including and understanding of how to use analytics such as page views, time on site, referral sources and “shares and like” to help determine which stories resonate with which audiences.
• A demonstrated ability to tell stories using a variety of tools and platforms including video
• A demonstrated ability to learn new skills and technologies including content management systems; social media platforms; video editing software, and other analytics tools and any emerging storytelling tools and platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and the ability to take and give constructive criticism. The workflows require constant conversations between reporters and editors and between reporters and their audience as a story evolves.
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortable in a job that will be fast-paced, data-driven, shaped constantly by feedback and experimentation and always evolving.
• Must have reliable transportation. Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance required (at least minimum insurance required for the state in which the employee works).

Learn more and apply. 

The Island Packet is seeking an aggressive journalist who can deliver exclusive reporting that informs and engages readers in the region. The reporter will be expected to move fast when news breaks while producing deeper stories that make a difference in the lives of our readers by holding officials accountable and unearthing the impact of their actions.

The reporter will have a demonstrated commitment to fairness and accuracy, in fact and in tone, and a strong grounding in journalism ethics. And like all journalists at The Island Packet, the reporter must have demonstrated the desire and skills to build audience loyalty, engagement and growth around compelling public service journalism. 

At The Packet  the reader comes first, last and always. Serving readers in a crowded media marketplace means becoming the best and most relevant source of journalism that matters to them — and ensuring that our work reaches them, wherever they are. This will require a keen understanding of what’s important to local readers, developed through reporting on and familiarity with the region; through the extensive use of reader analytics such as social media referrals and time spent on a story; and through a constant awareness of what people are sharing and talking about on social media. 

It will require not just the ability to build sources and ferret out facts, but also a talent for framing, writing, shooting, producing and promoting a story via search and social media to ensure that it reaches and resonates with our readers. It will require a demonstrated commitment to change — to constantly adapting to the ever-evolving ways in which readers seek out and interact with journalism. And it will require enthusiastic participation in ongoing conversations about what’s working and what’s not — and an equally enthusiastic commitment to adapting accordingly. 

Minimum requirements:

• Strong writing and reporting skills and excellent news judgment
• Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism
• Demonstrated ability to use social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to reach audiences
• Fluency in the science of readership and engagement, including an understanding of how to use analytics such as page views, time on site, referral sources and “shares and likes” to help determine which stories resonate with which audiences
• A demonstrated ability to tell stories using a variety of tools and platforms, including video
• A demonstrated ability to learn new skills and technologies, including content management systems; social media platforms; video editing software; Omniture, CrowdTangle and other analytics tools; and any emerging storytelling tools and platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and the ability to take and give constructive criticism. The new workflows require constant conversations between reporters and editors and between reporters and their audience as a story evolves. 
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a job that will be fast-paced, data-driven, shaped constantly by feedback and experimentation and always evolving

Education & experience:

• College degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of local news experience

Learn more and apply.