Bootstrap Journalism #101: Opportunity for interns, novices and just plain out of work folks - seniors/retirees- to hitch a ride on The Berkshire Beacon, Lenox, MA and establish a portfolio, do all the drudgery work - write hard news & feature stories, capture sporting events, take digital pictures to help frame the stories and accent the advertisements, compete on special editions including a summer tourist Tab while substituting a gallon or two of gasoline and a modest stipend for the big money you think you should earn.
No sea shells, no life at the beach. Just opportunities to put one's creativity and multitask efforts - including sales, marketing, writing, design, photography and self-enterprising initiatives - on the pages of The Berkshire Beacon and its web site. (www.berkshirebeacon.com). You may need some interim spending money, a sleeping bag and some snacks, but the money will flow once the cohesive small newspaper family is formed and your personal commitment makes this the Best New England Weekly as voted by New England Press Association (NEPA) (www.nepa.org).
This is Bootstrap Journalism #101 at its best. Check out this site REF: Small Newspapers: http://www.asne.org/kiosk/reports/97reports/smallnewspapers/contents.html
Do you think it gets any better than to see the formation of a dedicated staff dressed for success? That means: You're ready to share in The Berkshire Hills experience. (See www.lenox.org). Our goal is to produce a community TAB that will be recognized and respected each week by our readers and its advertisers. For personnel, the rewards are endless including an unheard of non-voting stakeholder's position offered after three-years of service along with other assisted benefits as the newspaper continues to meet clearly defined objectives. Also, you will be a key member of a proposed Berkshire Journalism Boot Camp team reaching out to help the next generation of interns become acquainted with the many facets that you enjoy of small newspaper employment.
We are the "Heart" of The Berkshires and thus the goal of our newspaper is: "Berkshire Hometown News First." If you're up for the challenge and can't wait to see your byline in print -- E-Mail your resume (Subject marked: BEACON) to: George C. Jordan III (george@berkshirebeacon.com) or call 413-637-9822 regarding your possible career opportunity at The Beacon.
