Phillips Media Group seeks news reporters

The Sedalia Democrat and the Warrensburg Star-Journal, sister papers that are both owned by Phillips Media Group, are each seeking a qualified candidate to join their newsrooms.

 Sedalia Democrat

The Democrat is a 4,000 circulation, five-day, award-winning newspaper in Sedalia, Missouri. Founded in 1868, it is the only newspaper in Pettis County, serving as the primary news source for West Central Missouri.

It is looking to fill a vacant news reporter position in the newsroom. This person would report to the editor.

Primary duties include daily hard news and feature coverage of Sedalia and Pettis County. This position also includes taking photos, producing content for special sections, and assisting with social media.

Minimum requirements include a college degree in journalism, communication or a related area of study and/or experience as a journalist at a news publication. Experience with Microsoft Office, Macintosh and Adobe Photoshop is helpful.

Candidates must be willing to have a flexible schedule, have basic photography skills, attention to detail, the ability to meet a nightly deadline, work well in partnership with coworkers and community members, and be able to produce content for both our online and print products.

Send a resume and work samples to Editor Nicole Cooke at ncooke@sedaliademocrat.com.

Warrensburg Star-Journal

The Star-Journal is an 1,800-circulation, twice-weekly, award-winning newspaper in Warrensburg, Missouri. The Star-Journal has a 158-year history of providing quality journalism to Warrensburg and Johnson County.

It is looking to fill a vacant news reporter position in the newsroom. This person would report to the editor.

Primary duties include covering hard news beats and contributing to coverage of community events and features. This position also includes taking photos, producing content for special sections, and assisting with social media.

Minimum requirements include a college degree in journalism, communication or a related area of study and/or experience as a journalist at a news publication. Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop is helpful.

Candidates must be willing to have a flexible schedule, have basic photography skills, attention to detail, the ability to meet a nightly deadline, work well in partnership with coworkers and community members, and be able to produce content for both our online and print products.

Send a resume and work samples to Editor Nicole Cooke at nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com.

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