Sports Columnist

The Fresno Bee, a newspaper that generates standout sports journalists, has an opening for a sports columnist.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to write columns that are interesting, informative and compelling. Strong opinions are encouraged but in-depth reporting is mandatory. Above all is accuracy.

The Fresno Bee is Central California’s leading newspaper and part of the McClatchy Corp. Fresno is a great news town near Yosemite National Park in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. In sports, our focus is on Fresno State and high schools. Regionally, we treat Bay Area and Southern California teams as our own.

If you’re ready to follow in the footsteps of previous Bee writers John Branch, John Canzano, Eric Prisbell and Adrian Wojnarowski, please e-mail no more than three clips (or Internet links) to sports editor Robert Zizzo at rzizzo@fresnobee.com.The Bee is an EOE.

Sports Copy/designer

The Fresno Bee, a McClatchy newspaper, is seeking an experienced sports copy editor who has a passion for journalism and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a strong word editor who improves copy, writes lively, compelling headlines and appreciates a commitment to accuracy. Job requirements are a mastery of grammar, spelling and Associated Press style; and excellent news judgment.

Please send your resume, references and examples of your work (headlines, before and after samples of editing) to Robert Zizzo, Sports Editor, The Fresno Bee, 1626 E Street, Fresno, CA 93786-0001. No phone calls please.