Moline Dispatch

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Company: Moline Dispatch Publishing Company, LLC
Position: Sportswriter
Location: Moline, Illinois
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: $25,000 to $30,000
Ad Expires: June 13, 2008
Job ID: 595356
Website: http://QCOnline.com

Description:

Successful candidate will:
* have broad knowledge of sports and strong math skills
* be able to work efficiently and accurately under nightly deadline
* have healthy skepticism coupled with ability to ask probing questions
* have developed sense of curiosity and willingness to offer new ideas
* be comfortable dealing with all types of people
* be thick-skinned
* be open-minded
* be bold, enterprising and able to think on his/her feet
* be able to work well independently in the field but also as a part of the sports reporting team
* have excellent English language skills – both written and verbal
* have degree in journalism (or related field) or equivalent life experience
Prefer candidates with work experience as newspaper or broadcast reporter.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS require: ability to work in all climatic conditions; valid drivers license and safe driving record; ability to effectively and efficiently use editorial computer systems.

EXPECTED WORK SCHEDULE: Generally 40 hours/week, weekend work mandatory, hours will vary.

We offer: base salary plus bonus compensation program. Medical/prescription/dental. Vision care reimbursement, 401k/profit sharing, paid vacation, holidays and personal days and much more.

Send cover letter and resume to: humanresources@qconline.com Subject line: sportswriter(text files only)

Okay, looks like they are asking for too much out of me.
Call me back when you have a part-time or correspondant opening.