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Positions open
Editorial assistant
The Daily Journal of Commerce, a five-day-a week, niche business publication in Portland, is looking for an editorial assistant capable of juggling multiple tasks and helping in other departments as needed. The editorial assistant will report to the editor and will provide a range of support for the newsroom staff and DJC print and online products that will involve writing, conducting research and interviews, and gathering an assortment of information as needed. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service are musts. While this is an hourly, non-exempt position, we're also a company that believes in giving people opportunities. If you're interested in learning how to write news and special section feature stories as well as adding to the basics in your professional media toolbox, we offer plenty of opportunities for the right person (our last editorial assistant was promoted to reporter). Journalism background is helpful but not necessary. If you have a strong work ethic, are flexible, and willing to wear many hats, send your resume and cover letter explaining why you'd be great in this role to rynni.henderson@djcoregon.com. Or you can snail mail to Daily Journal of Commerce, attn: Rynni Henderson – publisher, 921 S.W. Washington St., Suite 210, Portland OR 97205. (placed 9/2/2010)
Reporter, fulltime temporary
The Gresham Outlook, an award-winning twice-weekly paper in Gresham, Oregon, is looking for a full-time, temporary reporter. Send resumes to Managing Editor Tiffaney O’Dell at 1190 N.E. Division St., Gresham OR 97030; or e-mail to todell@theoutlookonline.com. (placed 8/30/2010)
Copy editor
The Statesman Journal in Salem, OR, is seeking a talented, all-around copy editor to join our hard-working, community-focused team. We're looking for a gifted wordsmith who cares about quality, works well with others and understands the importance of deadlines. The ideal candidate can edit sports as well as news and features, be able to write smart headlines and know how to lay out and design pages. We're Mac based and in Quark. Send cover letter, resume and pdfs of work examples to Bill Church, executive editor, at bchurch@statesmanjournal.com. (placed 8/30/2010)
Creative services supervisor
The Juneau Empire, Alaska's award-winning capital 6-day daily newspaper, is accepting applications for a Creative Services Supervisor. Juneau is the capital city of a politically vibrant state and is located on the shores of the Gastineau Channel with majestic views of mountains, glaciers, eagles and wildlife. With its richness in beauty and history, Juneau is the number one destination for cruise ship passengers in Southeast Alaska. A million visitors per year can't be wrong. The Creative Services Supervisor will manage and improve graphics, layout and advertising processes and procedures, leading a team of creative services personnel to ensure creative and effective advertisements. Act as a liaison and communication agent between advertising inside and outside sales staff, graphic artists, and layout, prepress and production employees. A working knowledge of Quark, Adobe Indesign, Promoter and Photoshop is a must. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years newspaper experience, the ability to motivate and train staff while maximizing productivity using internal and external resources. Send your resume, design samples and references to jobs@morris.com. The Juneau Empire is part of Morris Publishing Group; owner of 13 daily newspapers and numerous non-daily newspapers and community publications throughout the U.S. Morris Communications is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer, offering a competitive salary, full medical benefits and 401(k). Learn more about our newspaper and the company at www.juneauempire.com and www.morris.com. (placed 8/30/2010)
Reporter
The Hood River News, of the Eagle Newspapers group, is looking for a reporter to join our award-winning team. Live and work in the picturesque Columbia River Gorge, in Oregon, where you'll write local articles and features. News writing and photography experience, as well as bilingual abilities preferred. This is a full-time position that offers many benefits including health care, life insurance, vacation, 401(k) and a great working environment. EOE. Pre-employment drug screening and driving record check required. Email resume and work samples to cstenberg@hoodrivernews.com or mail to Chris Stenberg, Reporter Position, PO Box 390, Hood River OR 97031. (placed 8/27/2010)
Front office team
The Hood River News is seeking a people-oriented person with good office/computer skills. Position includes a variety of tasks including customer service and assisting with accounting procedures. We're looking for a team player to work in a fun, fast-paced environment. Bilingual desirable. EOE. Pre-employment drug screening required. The Hood River News is part of the Eagle Newspapers group. Send resume to cstenberg@hoodrivernews.com or mail to Chris Stenberg, Front Office Position, PO Box 390, Hood River OR 97031. (placed 8/27/2010)
General manager/Advertising director The Obesrver in La Grande, Oregon, is looking for an inspirational team builder to be responsible for revenue generation for the newspaper, including supervision of the advertising and circulation departments, and overseeing newspaper marketing. This position will be responsible for meeting newspaper revenue goals through innovative sales team management, including business development, new product implementation and maintaining customers and relationships. Candidates should have a track record of successful marketing management experience, including advertising programs, tracking results, and experience in personnel and budget management. The general manager serves as a key member of the management team in developing and enacting the annual operating plan, and works with regional and corporate staff on company initiatives. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and resume with references to publisher Ted Kramer, tkramer@lagrandeobserver.com; The Observer, 1405 Fifth St., LaGrande OR 97850. (placed 8/26/2010)
Weekly editor/reporter
The weekly Seaside Signal has an immediate opening for a hard-working editor/reporter to cover the community of Seaside. We're on the beautiful north Oregon coast, with sandy beaches, a temperate climate, and plenty of recreational and cultural opportunities. This position requires the ability to cover a variety of assignments, both hard news and features, utilizing your good time management skills. You'll take your own photos using digital cameras. You'll also participate in our growing Web presence, soon to debut new coverage formats and 24/7 content. The Signal is one of 13 Country Media properties, five of them in western Oregon. Our full-time employees are offered group insurance coverage; paid holidays, vacations and sick leave; and an entrepreneurial climate. We're a successful, growing company owned by journalists. We hope you'll consider joining us. Please email your resume and letter of interest to Steve Hungerford at steve@countrymedia.net. (placed 8/24/2010)
Advertising sales consultants
Nickel Ads, a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is seeking experienced Advertising Sales Consultants for the Portland, Salem, SW Washington areas. We are looking for candidates who are assertive, goal-driven, and who possess strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Ideal candidates will need to have an exceptional sales background; print media experience is a definite asset. If you thrive on calling on new, active or inactive accounts both in person and over the phone; are self-motivated, well organized, and want to join a professional, highly energized and competitive sales team, we want to hear from you. Must be computer-proficient at Word, Excel, and utilizing the Internet as well as a PDA based cell phone. Position requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid driver's License and proof of active vehicle insurance. EOE. Positions are commission-only and not eligible for health benefits. Apply on-line at hreast@soundpublishing.com or send resume and cover letter to Sound Publishing Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S., Kent WA 98032, Attn: HR/OSC. (placed 8/20/2010)
Senior advertising sales representative
The Senior Advertising Sales Representative's primary function is to sell print and web advertising in the Catholic Sentinel, El Centinela,CatholicSentinel.org, ElCentinelaCatolico.org, and Oregon Catholic Directory. This person will lead the development and execution of strategies to expand the customer base and key advertiser revenue opportunities. This involves evaluating market information, researching potential new revenue streams, and identifying, proposing and selling solutions that meet or exceed customer business expectations. The person in this position functions as a lead role in developing, promoting, and tracking regular and special sales initiatives in print and web publications and niche products. Key Duties: Meet and exceed revenue goals by generating advertising sales; identify and create strategies to increase advertising revenue; develop relationships with prospective and existing customers; formulate and organize ad promotions and follow through on maintenance of accounts and renewals; ensure weekly sales focus and activity is balanced with current and projected issues, ensuring consistent ad lineage in all publications; proof ads; efficiently maintain and utilize customer databases; ensure optimum customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and visitors; participate in regular forecasts and performance reviews; support other department personnel in sales and administrative efforts; maintain company quality and performance standards; answer customer calls and inquiries; and perform duties as required to support circulation efforts. Job experience and education requirements: high school diploma and three to five years successful advertising sales experience. Specialized skills: strong understanding of advertising, media, research and marketing; proven creative/persuasive sales abilities to increase advertising revenue in tight economy and competitive market; strong interpersonal communication skills with strong customer focus and knack for negotiation; excellent organizational skills with ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines and to handle multiple priorities; excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process management skills; ad layout and copywriting experience helpful; basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office projects and database skills; able to react to change productively and to efficiently handle other essential tasks as assigned; bilingual (English/Spanish) beneficial; knowledge of Catholic faith beneficial. If interested, submit resume with cover letter at jobs.ocp.org. OCP (including the Catholic Sentinel and El Centinela) is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. (placed 8/20/2010)
News reporter
The Corvallis Gazette-Times, a 12,000-circulation daily in the heart of Oregon's beautiful Mid-Willamette Valley, is seeking an aggressive, enterprising and accurate news reporter. This reporter will lead our coverage of higher education and Oregon State University, which is based in Corvallis; job duties also include covering breaking news, features and general assignments involving law enforcement and the courts. The successful applicant will be adept at covering one of the key institutions in Corvallis and Benton County and will be able to produce high-quality articles from independent sources at OSU and the community. The ability to balance daily story production with progress on longer–term enterprise articles for weekend publication is a must. Also key is excellent news judgment and the people skills to gain the respect and participation of official and nonofficial sources. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and compelling articles. Minimum requirements include experience writing for a newspaper, plus a college degree in journalism or equivalent combination of experience and education. We are an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive starting salary, full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and more. Work days would be Tuesday through Saturday. Interested applicants may apply on our website, www.democratherald.com/app/workhere or send cover letter, pay expectations, resume and portfolio that demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to deliver compelling images and produce top-quality work to: Human Resources Department, Albany Democrat-Herald, PO Box 130, Albany OR 97321. (placed 8/12/2010)
Sports reporter
The Lebanon Express, a 2,500 circulation weekly in the heart of Oregon's beautiful Mid-Willamette Valley, has an immediate opening for a sports reporter. The selected individual will work between 30 and 40 hours per week. This reporter will lead our high school sports coverage. Some weekend and evening work is required. In addition to sports stories, this reporter must also be able to cover breaking news, business, features and general assignments. Minimum requirements include experience writing for a newspaper, plus a college degree in journalism or equivalent combination of experience and education. Photography experience and knowledge of public records and public meeting laws is required. Graphics, copy editing, page design and online experience are a plus. Qualified candidates must demonstrate the ability to write clear, concise and compelling stories about our community. We are an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive starting salary, full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous 401k, employee stock purchase and paid time off. The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Please submit cover letter, resume, writing samples and salary requirements to: online, www.lebanon-express.com; mail, Human Resources Department, Mid-Valley Newspapers, PO Box 130, Albany OR 97321. EOE. (placed 8/9/2010)
Controller/Director of operations
Are you a successful controller who wants to have a big impact on a fast-paced media company? Are you a strategic thinker who can help grow revenue and strengthen an organization's operations? Statesman Journal Media seeks a dynamic and versatile Controller/Director of Operations to oversee and manage all financial and accounting, circulation, production, and IT operations as well as safety programs, building maintenance, and commercial printing. The controller/director of operations is expected to play an integral role in developing strategies to grow revenue and audience, create strategic partnerships and to find efficiencies to reduce expenses and/or improve workflow. The position reports directly to the President and Publisher. The ideal candidate will have at least five years experience as a controller or CFO with demonstrated success as an analytical, proactive, results-oriented, focused and organized leader who communicates and executes well. Qualified candidates should send their resume, cover letter and current salary to Yazmin Funes at yfunes@statesmanjournal.com. (placed 8/3/2010)
Sports reporter The Daily News in Longview, Washington, seeks a talented sports journalist to complete a four-person staff. One of our longtime sports writers did such a great job hunting down the news on our local sports scene that he's been promoted. Our area's prep sports scene is rich in history, intense in rivalry and consistently produces state playoff teams in all three seasons. We place a high value on writing about the people who make the games so interesting. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of AP style, the ability to write clear, concise stories on tight deadlines, the ability to develop news reports on your own initiative and without direction, experience using multimedia platforms, and the news judgment necessary to determine what does or does not make a story. The right person will be able to find the news on the local sports beats as well as write features, columns, and game stories. Must have daily deadline experience and clips that show a wide range of sports coverage as well as story forms: beat, features, and enterprise. This position requires setting priorities and building contacts within the sports community. Experience with newspaper design, layout, photography, and video would be a plus. The aptitude and innovation for creating content for the Web and using multimedia platforms is strongly desired. Reliable transportation and the willingness to work evenings and weekends are required in order to cover games throughout the year. Applicants should have sports writing experience and a bachelor's degree. We are a drug-free workplace and all applicants considered for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check prior to commencing employment. This position requires proof of insurance and a valid driver's license. As part of Lee Enterprises, The Daily News offers a full benefits package along with a professional and comfortable work environment. To learn more about Lee Enterprises or to apply, please log onto www.lee.net/careers. EOE (placed 7/30/2010)
Advertising manager
Advertising manager, full time. Sell and design advertisements for the Spilyay Tymoo, twice-monthly publication of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Experience required. Please send resume and cover letter to: Spilyay Tymoo, PO Box 870, Warm Springs OR 97761. (placed 7/28/2010)
Editor (Juneau, Alaska)
The Juneau Empire, Alaska's award-winning 6-day daily newspaper, is accepting applications for an Editor to leads its newsroom. Juneau is the capital city of a politically vibrant state and is located on the shores of the Gastineau Channel with majestic views of mountains, glaciers, eagles and wildlife. With its richness in beauty and history, Juneau is the number one destination for cruise ship passengers in Southeast Alaska. A million visitors per year can't be wrong. The Editor directly oversees all newsroom operations, to include short- and long-term planning, hiring staff, managing budgets and working with beat reporters and freelancers. The ideal candidate will have a "local news first" philosophy, enjoy working closely with a team of talented photojournalists and designers, while also assisting in day-to-day duties. We're looking for the right leader to aggressively seek out important news coverage and to enhance our reputation in watchdog journalism. Additional responsibilities include: updating the website with breaking news, taking a public role in the community and in civic functions, and generating editorials on a regular basis. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 4 years daily newspaper management experience, the ability to motivate and train staff while maximizing productivity using internal and external resources. Send your resume, writing samples and references to jobs@morris.com. Applicants being considered for the position will be asked to take an editing test. The Juneau Empire is part of Morris Publishing Group, owner of 13 daily newspapers and numerous non-daily newspapers and community publications throughout the U.S. Morris Communications is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer, offering a competitive salary, full medical benefits and 401(k). Learn more about our newspaper and the company at juneauempire.com and morris.com. (placed 7/20/2010)
Regional manager
Sound Publishing, Inc. seeks an experienced Regional Manager to oversee our Portland, Oregon and Olympia, WA Nickel Ad/Little Nickel offices. We are looking for a proven leader with a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations and experience in sales, marketing and financial management. We are interested in leaders who are success-oriented, customer-driven, and strategic thinkers to help grow and expand our Pacific Northwest network of community newspapers, Little Nickel and Nickel Ad shoppers. Benefits include: medical and dental insurance, company paid life, AD&D and LTD insurance, 401k, and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Compensation is dependent on experience. EOE. The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful and desirable places to live. If this intrigues you, we'd like to hear from you. Please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/RM, Sound Publishing, Inc., 19351 8th Ave. NE, Poulsbo WA 98370. (placed 7/13/2010)
"Entertainer" editor
The Corvallis Gazette-Times and Albany Democrat-Herald have an immediate opening for a full-time arts and entertainment editor for the weekly "Entertainer" magazine. Primary duties include writing articles; designing and editing the section; and managing online posts and social networks. Qualified candidates must demonstrate the ability to write clear, concise and accurate stories about the local community. Journalism or related degree preferred. Photography, video or sound editing experience a plus. We are an equal opportunity employer, offering a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and paid vacation. Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Send cover letter, salary requirements, resume and at lease six writing and design samples to: online, democratherald.com/app/workhere; mail, Human Resources Department, Mid-Valley Newspapers, PO Box 130, Albany OR 97321. (placed 7/13/2010)
Controller
The Mid-Valley Newspaper Group, with daily newspapers in Corvallis and Albany, OR and a weekly paper in Lebanon, OR., seeks an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our financial department and join our leadership team. Reporting to the Publisher, this results-oriented position provides pro-active financial analysis and evaluation, advice to senior managers in performing their responsibilities and directs the accounting staff to accomplish specific initiatives. The focus of this position is financial planning, analysis and consultation, including maintaining internal accounting controls; ensuring accurate financial statements; providing the leadership team with financial information and analysis to make informed decisions and accurately assess the ongoing impact of strategies; and protecting the assets of the company. The successful candidate will have solid accounting (GL, budgeting, financial statement prep, AR/AP) experience, prior management experience, analytical and organization skills, solid computer application skills, and demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a complex business environment. The qualified candidate will have demonstrated innovative leadership, communication and staff development skills. Minimum of eight years of accounting management experience and a bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting. CPA preferred. We offer competitive pay and great benefit options. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven financial professional to bring his/her skills, ideas and knowledge to an established organization. Apply online at www.lee.net/careers. (placed 7/6/2010)
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