Job Dilemma

[alphachiohmy]

I am in a bind, not a bad bind but a bind nonetheless.

For those who know, I graduated this past weekend. And a few weeks ago I was told by a managing editor at a Chicago newspaper that they were very interested, wanted to hire me and would contact me with a more precise job offer. That was a week ago from Monday, and because of paperwork and the holidays I have not heard back from them but have been reassured that they want to offer me a job through other contacts I have there. This paper is the third largest in the state and is a great learning ground.

Meanwhile, I interviewed over the phone with a smaller newspaper in Crystal River, Florida. However, from what I have seen about this paper I like. So, I get an email today saying they would like to complete the interview process by flying me down in January and showing me the community. I am very interested.

My question for all you professionals out there: How do I handle both?