Job Openings

Employment Opportunities

Since 1966 Lakeway Publishers has been delivering local news. We are always looking to add qualified personnel to help develop our organization. Do your career goals exceed your current position? Are you self-motivated, willing to work hard as part of a team to grow professionally as you help our organization grow and succeed? Want to work in a newspaper and community media organization that has confidence in our industry and is investing its future? Find out if you fit a company with a strong track record of developing people, newspapers and communities. At Lakeway Publishers we have excellent opportunities in advertising, news and for those who seek to become publishers. Send inquiries to resumes@lcs.net  or  Download application here. (mail to 1609 W 1st N St, Morristown, TN 37814)

Job Openings

IMMEDIATELY HIRING

Correspondents

The Correspondent’s job is to keep their eyes and ears open to what is going on in the community. This is a good job for someone who is curious and comfortable approaching strangers to ask questions. The correspondent is expected to spend a portion of their time in the newspaper office where the team can share ideas and plan through meticulous tasks. However, it is understood that a correspondent will need to spend time outside the office for interviews, at meetings or in some cases writing or making calls from home.

Assignments will include:

  • Performing background research on designated subjects
  • Interviewing the public including officials and hierarchy of the community
  • Writing
  • Updating the website and social media platforms
  • Taking photos for publication

Qualifications:

A college degree. Some coursework in English or communications preferred but not required. Strong communication skills. Previous experience in writing and sales preferred but not required. Will train. Proficient in use of Google Docs and Microsoft Word.

This is a full-time position with benefits.

Please send a resume and cover letter to resumes@lcs.net.