The Courier and Daily Comet, sister papers in south Louisiana, seek a eneral assignment reporter. The Courier is a 19,000-circulation dailynewspaper in Houma.  The Daily Comet in nearby Thibodaux is an 1,000-circulation daily. Both are owned by the New York Times Co. The communities are a unique part of Cajun country in south Louisiana, about 60 iles southwest of New Orleans. 

The ideal candidate will have a keen newssense, strong reporting and writing skills and a flair for finding



hard-hitting, fun, unusual, enlightening local topics that readers care bout. Candidates should have a solid mastery of English grammar and AP style. A four-year college degree is required. Previous experience at a daily newspaper or a magazine is preferred but not necessary. 

The Courier,a New York Times Co. newspaper, has been named Louisiana’s Newspaper of the ear by the Louisiana Press Association seven of the nine eight years. Build your skills and your clips with a strong local newspaper that's not afraid to take on the big story. 

Send resume and story samples to Karen Dauzat, Human Resources Director, The Courier; P.O. Box 2717, Houma, La.70361.