Member Exchange & Job Openings

Editor/General Manager: The Catholic Messenger, Newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport Reporting to The Board of Directors of The Catholic Messenger, the Editor oversees the day-to-day news and production operations of The Catholic Messenger and auxiliary news products, supervising all members, plus freelance personnel. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and/or Mass Communications. Progressively responsible experience in the field of journalism, including editing and management responsibilities. A minimum of five years’ experience in weekly newspaper production, reporting, editing. Efficient and effective organizational skills. Strong communication skills, able to communicate with staff, sources, parish representatives and the public. Practicing Roman Catholic who understands Church teaching. Interpersonal professional relationships, both internally and externally to the Diocese of Davenport, which encourage openness, candor and trust. Overall soundness of decisions, effective delegation and maintenance of confidentiality for all sensitive information. Meet or exceed development objectives established in budgetary process. Other specific duties and responsibilities can be found on our website at: https://tinyurl.com/ypak5pnr Send resume and application, available at https://www.davenportdiocese.org/employment to: The Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, Tiara Hatfield, at hatfield@davenportdiocese.org

Posted: 2-27-25

Copy Editor:  Business Publications Corporation (BPC) has an opening for a copy editor to work across all of our publications – both print and digital. The ideal candidate would be a self-managed professional who can juggle multiple projects and deadlines while adhering to AP Style standards. Being a team player with strong communication and relationship-building skills is a must. BPC is a locally-owned and operated publishing company that serves the Central Iowa business and social/cultural communities. We offer a fast-paced, flexible work environment where local journalism and community connections are celebrated. We maintain high quality standards across everything we do and feel that copyediting is an essential part of the equation.  More

Posted:  2-26-25

General Assignment Reporter: Go Behind the Headlines Eastern Iowa Publications, headquartered in Eldridge, Iowa, is actively seeking a full-time general assignment reporter for the award-winning The North Scott Press, which has served northern Scott County, Iowa, and the North Scott School District since 1968. We’re looking for someone who enjoys getting to know people, building relationships, and telling meaningful stories. You’ll have a hands-on role as an important voice and an advocate in several active communities. You will be tasked with general news and features reporting, covering governmental organizations, and special section reporting, as well as other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient and a self-starter, forward-thinking, enthusiastic, and ready to learn and hit the ground running. Must have experience with Microsoft Office or similar, and experience with Adobe Creative Suite – especially InDesign – would also be helpful. Pagination skills would be a plus. Photography skills and familiarity with CMS are preferred. Good writing skills and command of the English language are a must. The ability to meet deadlines with accuracy are also required, as are positive customer service skills and creativity. Eastern Iowa Publications offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, 401K, vacation and paid holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience. We also offer ongoing training and educational opportunities with experienced journalists, and through our memberships in the Iowa Newspaper Association and National Newspaper Association. If this sounds like an opportunity you might be interested in, let us know! Please send a resume and samples of your work to egentz@northscottpress.com.

Posted: 2-26-25