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Managing editor wanted We are looking for ambitious editor that is committed to produce a magazine that will become the leader in the industry. Our preferred candidate will be a great communicator and will possess many of the following skills: planning, writing, interviewing, copy-editing, design, polishing, editor, ag background, layout experience, InDesign, eMedia understanding, and habits: positive attitude, hard work, leadership, initiative, team player. The position will be located at our office in Jerome, Idaho.
Please send resumes and letters of interest to our office manager, Natalie Kite, natalie@progressivedairy.com or you can fax to (208) 324-1133 or mail to: Natalie Kite, Progressive Dairy Publishing, P.O. Box 585 • Jerome, ID 83338-0732.

Publisher wanted

The Rexburg Standard Journal, a three day per week newspaper, seeks an innovative publisher to help advance a strong community publication in an opportunistic and growing market to the next level. Ideal candidate should have a strong sales background and management experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career by gaining publisher experience and by working for a progressive, family owned company with 23 publications in the Great Northwest. Located in beautiful eastern Idaho, Rexburg is home to BYU-Idaho and offers unbeatable outdoor recreational activities. Interested candidates should send a resume and compelling letter of interest to mcohen@pioneernewspapers.com



BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST


It's time to get your contest entries ready!
Entries for UPA's Better Newspaper Contest are being accepted between now and Monday, Jan. 22, 2010. Contest packets are being mailed to all member newspapers and may be downloaded below or at ads.utahpress.com, username and password "bnc."


The contest guidelines include:
Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by Monday, Jan. 22, 2010. Please submit actual tearsheets from your newspaper. Each entry must be in an individual manila envelope.

Contest period: Publication of entries must be dated between Jan. 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009.

Entry Fee is $8 per entry.

Awards Presentation: The winners will be recognized during UPA's Winter Convention, Saturday, March 20, 2010 in St. George, Utah.

Judges: The contest will be judged by members of the New Mexico Press Association. Determination of winners for first, second and third place will be awarded for each category. Judging sheets will be returned for winning entries only.

Thank you in advance for our support of this very important contest.


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