The State Newspaper
Zak Koeske is an accomplished journalist with extensive experience in various reporting roles. Currently serving as a Projects Reporter and Government and Politics Reporter for The State Newspaper since September 2020, Koeske's prior positions include Reporter at Chicago Tribune Media Group, where coverage focused on education, politics, and policing, and Weekend Editor at Staten Island Advance, overseeing news assignments. Additional experience includes serving as Local Editor for multiple northern New Jersey Patch sites and freelancing for Pittsburgh Sports Report and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Koeske has a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's in Biology, Psychology, and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh, alongside research experience at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
The State Newspaper
The State newspaper and www.TheState.com serve the greater Columbia, South Carolina, area including Richland County, Lexington County and the Midlands. The State also powers GoGamecocks.com, an online website devoted to University of South Carolina sports. The State Media Company also publishes specialty magazines (Go Gamecocks The Magazine and Carolina Bride) and special sections to connect advertisers with readers. Total Market Coverage products allow advertisers full market penetration in any week. For a list of our current job openings, please use the following link: http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs/company/c8b0g45ykwqpywqs5ys/the-state-media-company-jobs