The News Leader, a seven-day newspaper in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah
Valley, seeks a reporter to cover our primary city, its people and its government.

The ideal candidate will be a superb reporter and writer, equally able to bang
out a deadline story and able to develop daily and longer-term enterprise. Because
we’re a small newspaper, the ability to juggle multiple assignments and
priorities is a must.

While we will entertain entry-level applicants with considerable college newspaper
and internship experience, we consider this the ideal position for someone now
on a small daily or large weekly newspaper.

Our area is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Our market stretches from
the Blue Ridge Mountains to the George Washington National Forest. Hiking, mountain
biking, camping and fishing opportunities abound. Our town is a growing tourism
destination with bustling downtown streets lined with Victorian architecture.
You might have read or heard of Staunton last fall when Shenandoah Shakespeare
opened what’s considered the world’s most accurate replica of Shakespeare’s
Blackfriars Playhouse. Situated as we are amid a primarily rural area, we also
offer a low cost of living and easy driving access to Charlottesville, Roanoke,
Richmond and Washington, D.C.

Our circulation is 18,000 daily and 22,000 Sunday.

An ideal job for an alumnus/alumna.

To apply for this position send, without delay, a letter, resume and 10-12
work samples to:
(Application Deadline: SEPTEMBER 19, 2002)

David Fritz, managing editor
The News Leader
P.O. Box 59
Staunton, VA 24402-0059.
(Overnights to 11 N. Central Ave., Staunton, VA 24401).
You may also send to dfritz@newsleader.com.

We are a Gannett Newspaper and we value diversity.

Job Posting submitted by:

David Fritz
The News Leader
P.O. Box 59
Staunton, VA 24402-0059
Phone: 540-213-9116
Fax: 540-885-1904

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