The Courier and Daily Comet, sister papers in south Louisiana, seek a senior staff writer. The Courier is a 19,000-circulation daily newspaper inHouma. The Daily Comet in nearby Thibodaux is an 11,000-circulation daily. Both are owned by the New York Times Co. The communities are a unique partof Cajun country in south Louisiana, about 60 miles southwest of New



Orleans. We're looking for someone to research and write the harder-hitting nvestigative pieces, in-depth looks at subjects and issues that the daily demands staff writers face don't always leave time to tackle. 

The ideal candidate will have a keen news sense, strong reporting and writing skillsand a flair for finding hard-hitting local topics that readers care about.Candidates should have a solid mastery of English grammar and AP style and at least two years experience at a daily newspaper. A four-year collegedegree is required. The Courier, a New York Times Co. newspaper, has been



named Louisiana’s Newspaper of the Year by the Louisiana Press Association, seven of the nine eight years. 

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