Two listings from journalismjobs.com (emphasis added):
Seeking Experienced Community Newspaper Editor/ReporterQuote:
Herald Community Newspapers is a 15-edition chain of award-winning local weekly newspapers. We are looking for an experienced journalist to report for and edit one of our newspapers covering communities on the South Shore of Nassau County, Long Island, New York. The focus of our paper is community news; on the people in the neighborhoods we serve, covering the schools, events, government and the people, places and events that make our communities tick.
Qualified candidates must have at least two years of newspaper or wire service experience in reporting and editing. Long Island residents a strong plus. Candidates must have their own car and cell phone. As a community journalist, you will be required to cover meetings and other evening events in the local community. Good salary and benefits.
Tireless reporter neededQuote:
One of the nation's best weekly community newspaper groups is seeking bright, enthusiastic, energetic reporters to do it all: beat coverage, breaking news, enterprise stories, features. We need jacks- and jills-of-all-trades--intrepid reporters, government watchdogs, dazzling wordsmiths and solid photographers all rolled into one. When our reporters leave us, they do so with impressive clips and improved skills: we've had our best go on to the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, New York Post, etc. Car and digital SLR camera required; candidate must relocate to our terrific oceanfront community. Will consider recent college grads with exceptional academic record and solid experience in college journalism.