The department of Journalism & Mass Communication at SDSU has the right mix of faculty, philosophy, and technology to prepare you for a career in media and related fields. Choose a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts in either Advertising or Journalism with your choice of emphases in broadcast journalism, creative strategies (advertising), interactive media (advertising), news-editorial journalism or public relations (advertising).

You will gain a solid experience in community journalism working for Independent Publishing, L.L.C., a company that publishes two weekly papers and one monthly paper for three eastern South Dakota communities. A successful candidate should have an understanding of community journalism, be flexible, self-motivated and willing to learn. This position works both independently and as a team member to meet weekly deadlines and aid in larger special projects. If you have a drive to tell a community’s stories, send a cover letter, resume and up to five samples of your work (i.e. photography, writing, and/or page layout) to kelli@lennoxnews.com or mail to: Independent Publishing, L.L.C., PO Box 76, Lennox, SD 57039. Position open immediately. Flexible hours, competitive wages, 8 paid holidays, Aflac or retirement benefits. Experience desired: Basic photography skills from news to sports. Ability to write both news and feature stories, possible column writing. Beat coverage includes city/school government, local business, plus general features Skills/Knowledge: Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign and Photoshop Basic programs for email organization and management and office documents Basic website design using a content management system, and social media About Tea Weekly & Independent Publishing: Tea Weekly was established in April 2010 and has grown into an award-winning newspaper. Independent Publishing’s other weekly paper, The Lennox Independent has been in publication for 130 years and has been under the ownership of the Schmidt family since 1997. Lennox and Tea are both situated within minutes from Sioux Falls, both are in Lincoln County. Our weekly papers focus on local news — providing valuable information and entertainment that readers can’t find anywhere else. http://www.teaweekly.com/#!employment/c139yf