POSITIONS OPEN
Reporter
The North Kitsap Herald in Poulsbo, WA is seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. Applicants must be able to work in a team-oriented deadline-driven environment with flexible hours, display excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and the ability to compose articles on multiple topics. This is a full time position that includes excellent benefits; medical, dental, 401K, paid vacation and holidays. Please email or mail resume with cover letter, and 3 non-returnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to: HR/GAR, Sound Publishing, Inc., 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo WA 98370. E-mail: hr@soundpublishing.com. Sound Publishing, Inc. is the largest publisher of community and suburban newspapers in Washington State. The company operates 30 community and suburban newspapers, two monthly business journals, and 18 Little Nickel and Nickel Ads weekly shoppers throughout Washington and Oregon. Please visit our website, soundpublishing.com, for more company information. (placed 11/17/2008)
Integrated media sales representative
The Register Guard is accepting applications for a full-time Integrated Media Sales Representative. The weekly wage scale is $490.60-$712.40, depending on experience. Under the general supervision of the Internet Sales and Marketing Manager, the Integrated Media Sales Representative performs a variety of tasks including sales, presentations and making proposals. Successful applicant must understand Internet applications and related technology; operate copy and fax machines; sell, plan, and analyze; prepare reports on individual accounts or categories of business; assist in ad layout and copywriting for accounts as necessary; prospect; research clients' billing concerns and respond as requested; perform administrative responsibilities such as filling out orders in a timely and accurate manner and follow through on contract expirations. Applicant must have knowledge of business English, spelling, math and grammar; have the ability to develop and maintain harmonious relationships with clientele; and to work independent of close supervision. Applicant must be a senior high school graduate and have two to three years of sales experience preferably supplemented by college course work in advertising, marketing or related field; experience in the effective use of the telephone; any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training. Please submit an application and cover letter by Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Apply to: Integrated Media Sales Representative, Human Resources Department, The Register Guard,, PO Box 10188, Eugene OR 97440. Applications are available at 3500 Chad Drive, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and at www.registerguard.com. No telephone inquiries please. All applicants will receive a response. (placed 11/17/2008)
Field reporter
We are looking for a skilled, motivated reporter for the California operation of Capital Press, the West's leading agricultural newspaper. You'll do it all -- breaking news, features and explanatory stories for our readers, who are western farmers and ranchers. Photography and journalism skills are a must, as is a working knowledge of agriculture. This full-time position is home-based in central California or the central coast area. Capital Press is a family-owned newspaper company and offers a benefits package including health insurance, vacation/sick leave, 401(k) and profit sharing plans. Send resume, clips and letter of interest to East Oregonian Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem OR 97308-2048; by fax to 503-371-2935; or e-mail hr@eopubco.org. (placed 11/12/2008)
Editor
The Islands' Sounder, a weekly community newspaper on beautiful Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State, is accepting applications for a hands-on Editor to lead small news staff. Editing, writing, pagination and photography experience required. Salary D.O.E. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, 401K, paid vacation and sick leave. Relocation to Orcas island is required. Send resume with at least 3 non-returnable clips to ED/HR, Sound Publishing, 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo WA 98370; or email to hr@soundpublishing.com. Sound Publishing, Inc. is the largest publisher of community and suburban newspapers in Washington State. The company operates 30 community and suburban newspapers, two monthly business journals, and 18 Little Nickel and Nickel Ads weekly shoppers throughout Washington and Oregon. Please visit our website, soundpublishing.com, for more company information. (placed 11/12/2008)
Community reporter
The Hermiston Herald in Northeastern Ore. is seeking a community reporter for its Hermiston location. Experience with computers and digital cameras is essential, experience with online content and video/digital voice recording is a plus. Journalism degree and/or newspaper experience is preferred. Full-time position, offering health and retirement benefits. Send resume, clips and letter of interest to East Oregonian Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem OR 97308-2048; by fax to 503-371-2935; or e-mail hr@eopubco.org. (placed 10/31/2008)
Copy editor
The Herald and News in Klamath Falls, Ore., now has an opening for a well-rounded and hardworking copy editor. We're looking for someone who, with a little training, can fill in as slot. Candidates should be design oriented and interested in the Web, but also able do journeyman work as a line editor, headline writer, paginator, and proofer. News, feature and sports pages. Quality and deadline performance are top concerns. A couple years of newsroom experience is preferred, but recent graduates are welcome to apply. We serve south-central Oregon and a couple California counties. It's a great place to live. E-mail cover letters and resume, with references, to Editor Steve Miller at smiller@heraldandnews.com. (placed 10/30/2008)
Advertising sales representative
Community Newspapers and the Portland Tribune seek experienced media sales representatives for our print and web products. Qualified candidates will have newspaper sales experience of at least two years. Must be personable and organized with a strong desire to succeed. Computer skills are a must. We offer a fun and familial work environment (sense of humor is a must!), along with a variety of insurance options, company-sponsored health clinic, 401k, paid vacation and sick time, and more! If you have the experience we seek, along with the drive to succeed, we'd like to hear from you. Send resume with salary requirement to cmoore@commnewspapers.com. (placed 10/29/2008)
Press operator
The Daily Astorian in Astoria is seeking an experienced press operator. Goss experience preferred. Excellent mechanical and communication skills required, along with attention to detail. The Daily Astorian is a Monday through Friday afternoon paper with a circulation of 7,305. To apply, pick up an application at 949 Exchange St, Astoria, or send resume and letter of interest to East Oregonian Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503-371-2935, or e-mail hr@eopubco.org. (placed 10/15/2008)
Copy editor
The Redding Record Searchlight in scenic northern California seeks a talented copy editor with versatile skills and a sense of urgency. The job involves editing stories, writing headlines and other display elements and designing strong, news-driven pages. Like everyone in the newsroom, the copy editor serves both print and Web platforms. Must have experience in page design (preferably using InDesign), sharp AP style and grammar skills, and familiarity with basic Web functions. The copy desk works nights; during the day, you can enjoy the extensive outdoor activities of California's northern playground, including hiking, skiing, fishing and boating. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical and dental, three weeks paid time off in your first year on the job, 401(k) with company match and pension. We are an equal opportunity employer and we offer a drug-free workplace. Interested? Please send your resume and work samples to Kathy Thurber, human resources director, Record Searchlight, 1101 Twin View Blvd., Redding CA 96003. (placed 10/8/2008)
Reporter
The Headlight-Herald, Tillamook County's only weekly newspaper, has an opening for a reporter to help cover the geographical territory from Cape Falcon to Cascade Head. The successful applicant will report on schools, businesses and government, as well as craft features and shoot photos, focusing on south Tillamook County. The territory includes the growing Pacific Ocean beach community of Pacific City, home of Oregon's dory fleet and a popular surfing destination; the 36-year-old private Neskowin Valley School; the 38-year-old Sitka Center for Art and Ecology; and the soon-to-be-opened Nestucca Bay Wildlife Refuge. The position also calls for helping with newspaper editing and production. Founded in 1888, the Headlight-Herald's sister papers are the Seaside Signal, Cannon Beach Gazette and Lincoln City News Guard. Our full-time reporters receive pay for any overtime worked, as well as a standard benefits package. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to publisher Steve Hungerford at steve@countrymedia.net. (placed 10/3/2008)
Newspaper/web production-graphics manager
Design ads, create and process graphics, format pages, manage web content, troubleshoot internal computer systems. Must have knowledge of 4-color print process and excellent Photoshop skills. Must be proficient with InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, Dreamweaver. HTML knowledge is required. Salary plus benefits. Email resume to publisher@keizertimes.com. (placed 10/2/2008)
Circulation audience marketing manager
The Daily News is seeking an energetic individual to join our busy circulation department as the Audience Marketing Manager. Duties of this position include developing and implementing successful marketing campaigns, creating relationships with local businesses, seizing opportunities to grow the audience that depends on The Daily News as their news source. This position is a leadership position. The Daily News is the premier source of local news in five counties of Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon. The Daily News in Longview, WA, a division of Lee Enterprises, has a circulation of 21,900 daily readers and 21,400 Sunday. It is renowned for its exceptional performance in revenue, circulation, online and news. Its online site is www.tdn.com, and its specialty publications include Sasquatch, In Business, Lower Columbia Families and Real Estate Magazine. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be a true go getter that is not intimidated by putting themselves out there, someone that is not afraid to try something new even if it isn't the "norm". You must be extremely organized, computer literate and understand how to build audiences. The individual will also assist in leading our Newspapers In Education program as well as e-mail marketing complete with customer segmentation and analysis. If you have a marketing mind and you think you have what it takes, apply now. A background check and drug screen are required. Must have good working references, driver's license and proof of insurance. Interested candidates may apply online at www.tdn.com - Employment Opportunities, or send resume cover letter and salary requirements to: Human Resource Department, Attn: Audience Marketing Manager Position, PO Box 189, Longview WA 98632. Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. (placed 9/24/2008)
Paginator and more
The East Oregonian, a community-focused newspaper, is seeking a paginator to join the newsroom team. Excellent layout, time-management, spelling and grammar skills are a must, as is familiarity with Associated Press style. Experience with Quark and Photoshop is required. Copy editing, design skills and multimedia experience are preferred. The position is based in Pendleton, Ore., where you can enjoy all four seasons in the great outdoors. Pendleton is home to the world-famous Round-Up rodeo. The East Oregonian (www.eastoregonian.com) is a part of East Oregonian Publishing Co, a family-owned company for 100 years. Other publications include The Daily Astorian, Chinook Observer, North Coast Citizen, Cannon Beach Citizen, Seaside-Sun.com, Capital Press, Blue Mountain Eagle, Hermiston Herald and Wallowa County Chieftain. This full-time position works Tuesday through Saturday shifts, usually during regular business hours. Benefits include vacation/sick leave, health plan, 401(k) and profit share plans. Send resume and letter of interest to East Oregonian Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem OR 97308-2048; by fax to 503-371-2935; or e-mail hr@eopubco.org. (placed 9/12/2008)
Advertising director
Imagine yourself building an incomparable sales team while living on the incomparable Southern Oregon Coast. Southwestern Oregon Publishing Co., a division of Lee Enterprises, is seeking to fill the senior management position of Advertising Director. The company publishes The World newspaper (12,000 M-F, 13,000 Sat.), and two weeklies: the Bandon Western World and the Umpqua Post (approximately 2,000 each). Based in Coos Bay, Ore., The World is the only daily newspaper published on Oregon's South Coast and is the region's most visited news and information Web site: www.theworldlink.com. Responsibilities include sales, design and customer service for all advertising, including retail, classified, online and preprint; direct supervision of retail advertising sales staff; and special publications and sections. You will be a key part of the newspaper's leadership team, participating in strategic planning and budget preparation. Your prospective boss is a newly appointed publisher/editor who's excited about Coos Bay's opportunities. With 30 years of news experience, he needs a strong sales leader to champion a turnaround in sagging ad revenue. Your sales staff, combining seasoned vets with eager young talent, is ready for a dynamic, creative leader who can build a progressive sales culture. Coos Bay was recently recognized by National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of "50 Next Great Adventure Towns." Our community combines a relaxed hometown atmosphere with excellent cultural amenities and a breathtaking seacoast. We think it's one of America's best undiscovered secrets, but we don't think it'll stay undiscovered much longer. Requirements include a minimum of five years' experience in successful outside display advertising sales, and coaching and managing professional sales representatives. Other requirements include excellent written and verbal communication, time-management and organizational skills, display of professional conduct, the ability to be a team player, and the ability to work on multiple tasks under tight deadlines. We offer a competitive starting salary, bonus, and a benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, employee stock purchase plan and more. This position offers excellent career potential in return for performance and results, locally and/or within Lee Enterprises. Interested candidates should apply online at www.theworldlink.com/workhere; or send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: The World, Human Resource Department, PO Box 1840, Coos Bay OR 97420. EOE/Drug Free Workplace. (placed 9/2/2008)
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