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Help Wanted
This is the place to go if you are looking to find or fill a job in the newspaper industry of Florida and the Southeast. Employers look to Florida Press to get in touch with good employees, and individuals can post an ad about their skills and the type of job they are looking for. Please limit the ad to 200 words and contact Kendra Schubert for more information, phone: 850.521.1168, fax 850.577.3612. Ads will be removed after 30 days.
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Last Edited: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 4:25 PM
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Beat Reporter
Orlando Business Journal is looking for an excellent beat reporter to cover banking/finance and law. We're looking for someone who knows the best stories don't just land on your desk. We need someone who can dig up and break news week after week, regularly landing on Page 1. If you have several years of experience covering business in a competitive situation and are interested in moving to our team, please send a strong cover letter, your resume, clips and salary expectations to:
Contact: Editor Cindy Barth
Email: cbarth@bizjournals.com
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
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Newspaper Advertising Sales Representative
The Sun Newspapers Heartland Division has a great opportunity for an advertising professional who can sell retail advertising by developing strategies and plans for an established territory. If you like to solicit new business, sell special sections and help advertisers maximize their investment - this job is for you. We offer a salary plus commission and full company benefits.
Contact: Russ Moore
Phone: (863) 676-3497
Email: rmoore@lakewalesnews.com
Posted: Thursday, February 18th, 2010
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Circulation Systems Administrator
The Florida Times-Union is looking for a Circulation Systems Administrator to maintain and enhance the prescribed operational status of the PBS brand computer systems, which includes carrier billing and ABC record keeping. The qualified candidate will develop procedures and programs, both stand-alone and as part of larger projects, to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness of multiple computer systems.
College degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience required. Should be proficient in database and file management. Two years experience in production systems or equivalent in graduate degree or equivalent certificate. Comprehensive knowledge of the UNIX operating environments, Windows, 4GL, network experience. Ability to interact positively with other people from all levels. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes: salary, health insurance, 401K, paid vacations and holidays.
Qualified applicants may apply online, by fax or mail to the contact information below.
Please reference the position for which you are applying.
Thank you for understanding that due to the large volume of resumes received it is not possible to acknowledge receipt of each resume.
EOE DRUG-FREE SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE
Contact: The Florida Times-Union
Attn - Human Resources
One Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Fax: (904) 359-4076
Website: http://www.jacksonville.com/resources
Posted: Thursday, February 18th, 2010
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Assistant Editor
Okaloosa County publisher has an opening for an editor to assist the executive editor in preparing three weekly newspapers for publication, including assigning, compiling and editing news stories, selecting photos, copyediting, supervising correspondents, and performing other editorial duties.
Applicants must be able to work quickly and accurately on deadline, and possess strong editing and supervisory skills. Candidates must be detail-oriented and function well in a fast-paced newspaper environment.
Nonsmoking office. Competitive pay, commensurate with experience and aptitude. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays, and IRA plan. Room for advancement.
Applicants must live in our market area or be willing to relocate.
Please respond with a resume and cover letter to:
Email: hr@baybeacon.com
Posted: Monday, February 15th, 2010
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News Designer
The Florida Times-Union is looking for a multi-faceted designer with excellent copy editing skills. This designer will have the ability to plan and design Sunday A-1 as well as Metro, Business and occasionally some Features sections.
Skills: Able to organize information and create simple and stylish pages with readability and utility as top goals. Can work under daily deadline pressure as well as focus on long-term planning and special projects. Must be able to juggle multiple tasks, including learning our Web content-management system, Drupal. Should show a portfolio that reflects an ability to work on the news cycle, ingenuity, risk-taking, self-reliance and overall awesomeness. (We stole this line from Rachel Perkins' at the Las Vegas Sun because it was so awesome.)
Software skills: Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) to design pages, edit photos and edit graphics. Experience creating infographics and illustrations is a plus.
Word skills: Can analyze stories and pull out the most important and useful information for presentation. Is comfortable working with words to create information-based pages. Can help craft headlines with personality. Has basic copy editing ability: can read for style, grammar, spelling, meaning, length and completeness and writes headlines and cutlines.
Conceptual skills: Must be able to use conceptual thinking and imagination for our many topical and analysis-driven stories. Can work with a group to brainstorm ideas and execute them.
Multimedia skills: Experience with Web design, video and audio editing, Flash, etc., is a plus.
People skills: Must have excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills. Must be able to effectively communicate using a phone and various computers.
Education and experience: Bachelor's degree required. Must have at least two years of journalism experience that includes page design and copy editing.
How to apply:
If you would like to join our dynamic team, please send your resume and work examples to: tujobs@jacksonville.com. Please reference "News Designer" in the subject line. Thank you for understanding that due to the large volume of resumes received it is not possible to acknowledge receipt of each resume.
EOE. DRUG-FREE SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE
Email: tujobs@jacksonville.com
Posted: Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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Real Estate/Business Reporter
The Daily Business Review, seeks a reporter to cover real estate and business news in South Florida. The reporter will write stories on topics that include residential and commercial property deals, foreclosures, marketplace trends, bankruptcies, condo associations, mortgage fraud, real estate profession regulation, urban planning policy and execution. The reporter is expected to attend city and county commission and regional planning meetings to successfully follow urban public policy changes. Candidates should have at least four years of college studying journalism, economics or business. Should have strong writing background with two to three years of experience covering business and/or economics for a daily news organization. Candidates should demonstrate ability to write with clarity, have firm grasp of business writing, ability to deal with and report on legal issues when called upon. Show ability to quickly develop and maintain sources, conduct research on the Internet, understand how attorneys, government officials and private sector operatives play key roles in politics and business issues on behalf of clients, the public and for themselves. Qualified candidates should send cover letter with resume and clips to Eddie Dominguez at edominguez@alm.com. No telephone inquiries please. There is no relocation expense reimbursement possible for this position.
Email: edominguez@alm.com
Posted: Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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Key Account Manager
Florida Press Service is searching for an outstanding sales, marketing and service specialist to manage a valued account assignment. As a key account manager, individual will serve as the liaison between newspapers and client. In this capacity, account manager will develop, implement and manage print and digital recommendations in unique and effective multi-media packages. Primary responsibility will be to find mutually beneficial solutions for member newspapers and client.
For consideration, ideal applicant will possess a wide range of excellent effective communication skills and expertise in all aspects of print and current and progressive digital experience. Other skill sets required include multi-task capacity, ability to obtain and retain a wealth of working knowledge, comprehensive research and actionable analytical skills, ability to manage campaigns from planning, execution and post evaluation, aptitude to give guidance to the client and our partners regarding the most effective print and digital campaigns, sharp negotiation skills, working knowledge of digital software (example: third party servers and ad layout platforms), extensive knowledge of the latest developments in the digital environment, executive time management and organizational skills, the ability to openly process different viewpoints and team management and leadership experience. A positive attitude, internal and external is essential. Additionally, ideal candidate must possess the vision and talent to maintain a digital ad network, in partnership with our newspaper partners.
EOE DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Email resume and salary requirements to:
Melanie Mathewson
FL
Email: mmathewson@flpress.com
Posted: Friday, January 15th, 2010
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Experienced Press Operator
We have immediate part time and full time openings for experienced community and urbanite press operators on both day and night shifts. Sun Coast Press is a drug, alcohol and smoke free work place. Our business is expanding and we are looking to add a third shift. We have two plants – we have two printing facilities. Email your resume with a cover letter to:
Email: rhackney@SunCoastPress.com
Posted: Monday, January4th, 2010
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Press Room Manager
We have an immediate opening for a press room manager for our Urbanite printing facility in Port Charlotte, Florida. Our primary product is a daily newspaper but we also have a very active commercial printing division that is in a high growth mode. Prior experience as the manager of a smaller or similar sized operation is preferred. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 10 years experience working hands on in a single width press room. Basic computer skills, including email, word and excel are required. Sun Coast Press is a drug, alcohol and smoke free work place. We have two plants, both of which are undergoing a significant growth spurt. If you want to work for a growing business where you can make a difference the day you start then please send your resume to:
Email: rhackney@SunCoastPress.com
Posted: Monday, January4th, 2010
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Advertising Account Executive
Advertising Account Executive needed for Highlands County's hometown newspaper. The News-Sun, a three-times-a- week newspaper owned by HarborPoint Media, is seeking a dynamic sales professional who is self motivated, customer oriented and possesses exceptional communication and organizational skills. Candidates will be required to maintain established accounts while developing new clientele, and working closely with area business organizations. We offer a competitive salary, commission and excellent benefits, including PTO, medical and dental, and 401K. EOE Email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Fax: (352) 365-8229
Email: humanresources@dailycommercial.com
Posted: Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
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Publisher
We are looking for the next great small town weekly newspaper publisher in Florida. Looking for someone with advertising and news experience. Must be a real go-getter with a drive to succeed and a willingness to become an active member of the community. The newspaper is the Lake Placid Journal in beautiful Lake Placid, Florida. Must be willing to live in the newspaper's coverage area. Salary in the $40,000 to $60,000 range with a bonus for exceptional performance. If you can take a small, inexperienced staff and turn it into a profitable top-notch weekly, email us your resume to Gouvellis@lakewalesnews.com.
Email: Gouvellis@lakewalesnews.com
Posted: Monday, November9th, 2009
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Newspaper Advertising Sales Representative
Grab the great opportunity for an advertising professional who can sell retail advertising by developing strategies and plans for an established territory. If you like to solicit new business, sell special sections and help advertisers maximize their investment - this job is for you. We offer a salary plus commission and full company benefits.
Contact: Russ Moore
Phone: (863) 676-3497
Email: rmoore@lakewalesnews.com
Posted: Tuesday, November3rd, 2009
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Key Account Sales Manager
As Florida's fastest growing newspapers we offer sales professionals every possibility for growth. Whether we're helping customers or building careers, we're focused on providing the kind of advantages that help people reach their goals.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
* Minimum of 3 years newspaper sales experience sales, marketing or media planning or buying
* Solid product and advertising knowledge is beneficial.
* Exceptional sales and negotiation skills.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
* Ability to work well independently.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION?
The successful candidate will work with existing and prospective advertisers and advertising agencies to develop advertising strategies and sources of new business. The Key Account Sales Manager will be responsible for the building and execution of an effective advertising sales plan to achieve maximum production and profit goals in assigned territory.
This will be accomplished through:
* Traveling for personal meetings.
* Telephone contact with advertisers.
* Meeting or exceeding sales objectives in growth, and a mix of business and renewal retention on assigned accounts.
* Management of the accounts through new appointments, advertising agency prospecting and use of client presentations and proposals.
* Maintain a current knowledge of target accounts, including current advertising and nature of target accounts business.
Maintain sales administration responsibilities through timely reporting and expense management.
WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY?
The Sun Newspapers, compensation philosophy is simple: we and reward performance. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Life and Disability Insurance, a 401K Plan, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?
This key account sales position is high growth potential and includes nation wide sales. Have access to state of the art marketing and sales tools and training to achieve goals. Opportunity to deliver to advertisers the finest newspapers products available in southwest Florida for individual businesses and advertising agencies.
Email or mail resume to:
Contact: Debbie Dunn-Rankin
Charlotte Sun V.P. Sales And Marketing
23170 Harborview Rd
Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980
Email: debbie@sun-herald.com
Posted: Tuesday, October6th, 2009
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Kendra Schubert
Phone: 850.521.1168
Fax: 850.577.3612
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