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Texarkana paper seeks business reporter

October 27, 2015

Posted by Chris Roush

The Texarkana Gazette, a mid-size daily covering Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas, has an opening on its 32-person staff for an editor/business writer who will also have online responsibilities, backstop sectional editors, and cleanly edit staff content. Texarkana Gazette

We’re looking for a versatile journalist who can cover local business news large and small. Scope of business beat includes: Opening and closings, Chamber of Commerce, transportation, water and timber issues, an army depot, redevelopment authority, and trends. We’re looking for a strong daily producer who is can make sense of the numbers behind the news.

As a key editor on a small staff, this position is responsible for editing locally-generated feature, news and editorial page content. Schedule is from 1:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with last part of shift focused on editing local stories and managing evening shift.

To apply, please send résumé, cover letter and work samples specific to this position. Materials will not be returned.

Email application materials to Editor Les Minor at lminor@texarkanagazette.com.

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