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Managing Editor Online
Telegraph Publishing Company and its affiliate, the Cabinet Press, seek an online editor with a strong background in journalism, a thorough understanding of Internet technology, and proven leadership ability to help continue the transformation of our news organization in the digital age.
In addition to The Telegraph, of Nashua, N.H., (circ. 25,000, daily), the company also produces four weekly newspapers along with multiple niche publications and Web sites. The online editor is responsible for editorial content and presentation of NashuaTelegraph.com, Cabinet,com, and the company’s niche Web sites such as FeastNH.com, EncoreBuzz.com and TelegraphNeighbors.com.
The successful candidate will have at least five years of newsroom experience as a reporter or editor, and must be familiar and comfortable with the conventions of community journalism and the operation of a small daily newspaper. The online editor coordinates content, projects and communication between newsroom and digital media teams.
He/she must also:
- Understand online content, revenue models and strategies; lead our community and audience development efforts and play a lead role in the implementation of our social media strategies.
- Be familiar with all facets of publishing process from story pitch to publication in multiple media on multiple platforms including print, web and mobile.
- Develop work flows and training plans to facilitate publication of news, videos and photos to multiple digital platforms.
- Be immersed in the trends inside and outside the news industry that impact digital publication and audience development.
- Be comfortable working with print and digital vendors, including writing product specifications, project management and contract review and negotiations.
- Assist in building a newsroom technology strategy that supports mobile journalism capabilities for reporting and photo staffers.
- Be familiar with the technology of digital publishing including Web servers, HTML, CSS and Javascript.
- Assist in daily news coverage discussions and decisions and make independent judgments that serve both print and online coverage needs.
- Monitor metrics for all Telegraph sites and develop relevant business and content reports and strategies.
- Serve as a member of the Telegraph Editorial Board and contribute one editorial per month.
This is a salaried, management position; compensation commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should apply via email to Executive Editor Dave Solomon, dsolomon@nashuatelegraph.com, with “online editor” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Posted 07-21-10
Advertising Director, Seacoast Media Group
Seacoast Media Group is a cluster of daily, tri-weekly and weekly publications, ADVO mail partnership, and high-revenue web site, located in New Hampshire and Maine. Our office is located in Portsmouth- a thriving high-tech and culturally rich area on the New Hampshire Seacoast. Company revenue is $16mm.
The successful candidate should be a positive, confidence-inspiring sales leader who develops the sales professionals to prospect, make a high volume of calls and presentations, and close sales for individual and team success. This position will lead implementation of a sales strategy that includes consultative selling, providing value based and creative solutions for advertisers that utilize the entire media group portfolio of products. The Director keeps current with supply and demand, trends, competition, and changing advertiser needs in order to effectively set product and pricing strategy in their market.
The experienced sales leader for this Advertising team will possess the following competencies:
- Team Development: ability to train sales reps using current sales strategies; sell audience proven by research, overcome objections, prospect and develop a sales funnel, sell effectively against competition, and make effective presentations using Surview.
- Demonstrated sales skills with key accounts: effective in the field helping reps close sales with regional accounts.
- Administrative ability to run an 18+ person staff demonstrating clear goal setting, delegation, follow up and communication skills. Ability to deliver through strategic and actionable planning. Support a well-aligned management team for the department.
- Strong Leadership qualities to motivate others to work hard, have fun, take risks and produce results
- Clarity to see a process and improve efficiency: the skill to find slack in an existing operation, and gain efficiencies, including effective use of phone sales, CRM and electronic communication to maximize sales pressure within headcount.
- Ability to create a high-performance culture: Operates openly and transparently, earns trust, creates a sales force where individuals feel valued. Corrects underperformance quickly.
Qualifications:
- Possess a BS/BA degree in relevant field, or an equivalent combination of college and years of experience in our industry.
- Experience with Salesforce.com, ACT or other sales management systems a plus.
Deadline: August 15, 2010.
Resume and details to:
Seacoast Media Group
John Tabor, Publisher
jtabor@seacoastonline.com
cc: Stacia Plumb, HR Generalist
hr@capecodonline.com
Posted 07-19-10
Advertising Account Executive
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly needs another high energy, enthusiastic AE to join our expanding department. We expect that all our AE’s appreciate their role in the “big picture” and remain mindful and supportive of the overall mission of Lawyers Weekly and all its products, goals and objectives. The principles of teamwork, integrity, idea sharing, achievement of goals, innovation, creativity and a positive mindset prevail in our business atmosphere.
Top notch candidates should be articulate, self motivated with sales experience, preferably in advertising. This position provides base salary, commissions, bonuses and full benefits package.
Please submit resume and cover to:
Charlene J. Smith, Advertising Director, MLW,
10 Milk Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Charlene.smith@lawyersweekly.com
Posted 07-13-10
New Media Sales Executive- the Record-Journal
The Record-Journal is a 143 year old, family-owned newspaper that has evolved into an information company whose mission is to provide local news and advertising to the community in whichever format they wish to receive it.
The Record-Journal is looking for an energetic, creative, forward thinking individual to work full time to help oversee the sales efforts for its digital publications. While programming knowledge is not required, the right individual must have sales experience and a comprehensive understanding of digital advertising.
You will provide:
- Demonstrated sales experience with a history of attaining goals
- Ability to work closely with sales staff including training and making joint sales calls
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while being mindful of making revenue goals for each
- Ability to converse with advertisers about both digital and print-based advertising campaigns
- An enthusiasm for finding new opportunities to package our local content to help local and national advertisers market their organizations to our audience in our print and digital products
We will provide:
- Team Atmosphere with members working towards common goals
- Training on our products- both digital and print
- Opportunity for growth
- Competitive compensation package
- Benefits package
If the opportunity to be a leader in our successful, community-minded organizations excites you, forward your resume to:
Myrecordjournal.com: Attn: Heather Cianciullo
New Media Sales Position
11 Crown Street, Meriden CT 06450
or email: hcianciullo@record-journal.com
Posted 07-02-10
Night News Editor- The Day
The Day, an award-winning independent daily newspaper in southeastern Connecticut (circulation 28,000 daily, 32,000 Sunday) is seeking a Night News Editor to manage the night city desk and oversee community reporting. This editor directly manages a number of community reporters to generate various levels of coverage, schedules and assigns certain special features, is responsible for preparing the live weekend assignments and budget, and serves as the evening breaking news editor, posting news to the website. The selected candidate must have five years’ daily newspaper experience, prior editing experience and strong planning skills. Interested candidates should email their resume and salary requirements to humanresources@theday.com or mail to The Day Publishing Company, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 1231, New London, CT 06320.
Posted 6-29-10
The Landmark seeks Editor
Central Massachusetts' largest paid weekly newspaper seeks a newsroom
leader. /The Landmark/ has won dozens of national and regional
journalism awards in recent years, and maintains a unique connection
with the Wachusett region. You possess strong editing, management,
writing and community-building skills and have a clear vision for the
companion roles of web and print newspapers. Competitive salary and
flexible, entrepreneurial work culture. Experienced, loyal reporting
staff. Great opportunity for an experienced journalist to lead a great
newspaper into the future.
Email resume, writing and paper samples to gcharter@holdenlandmark.com
Posted 6-24-10
Managing Editor- The Daily Item
The Daily Item, an independent daily newspaper, is seeking a Managing Editor.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Managing Editor will have overall responsibility for the management of the news department including budgeting, personnel, editorial policy, scope of coverage, assignments, liaison with all internal departments and the public. The Managing Editor will create and enforce policies and standards that lead to balance, fairness, prevention of libel, and thoroughness of coverage, provide instruction and evaluations to members of the department, set goals, & seek to achieve goals set by upper management, as well as edit and rewrite news copy as needed to conform to newspaper style and standards.
The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in Journalism with 5+ years of newsroom management experience. Must have top notch editing with solid design skills using In-Design. Should be fluent in AP Stylebook, Excel, the Business Suite of Microsoft, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop as well as knowledge of Content Management System software. The ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities, proven organizational and supervisory skills are essential. Both print and online journalism management a must. Candidate should be highly self-motivated and prepared to discuss how they will take The Daily Item and itemlive.com to the next level in this challenging industry!
For immediate consideration, send resume, cover letter & salary requirements to Karynn Needel, Human Resources Director, The Daily Item, 38 Exchange Street P.O. Box 951, Lynn, MA 01903, fax 781-581-5635 e-mail: kneedel@itemlive.com
Posted 6-17-10
Advertising Sales Consultant- The Cabinet Press
Responsibilities include prospecting and closing new business and managing the sales funnel – convert prospects into customers and customers into advocates in a timely basis.
Consultant will be required to develop and present advertising recommendations based on customer needs.
Ability to function with limited supervision at a demanding pace required. Must consistently have a positive attitude toward providing excellent service and support to customers and co-workers. Position entails working out of Hudson location with in-person visits in the readership area. Prefer a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent related outside sales experience.
This is a full-time position offering a generous commission plan and benefits. If you are interested in being considered for this position send resume and salary requirements to:
The CABINET Press
Attn: Shana Hoch
17 Executive Drive, Hudson, NH 03051
Or e-mail: shana@cabinet.com
Subject line: Cabinet
Posted 6/7/10
Publisher- Concord Monitor
We are looking for a highly motivated person who possesses the talent and character to run the Concord (NH) Monitor. We believe newspapers provide the best value and reach for our advertisers as well as the best local news source for our readers. If you want to work for a company that believes in the newspaper industry, while understanding the need to grow its online presence, then please apply.
Requirements include previous experience developing and leading employees and maintaining strong community ties and relations as evidenced by having been department manager or leader in the communications industry. Decisive leadership skills and the demonstrated ability to achieve operating margin targets are essential. The publisher will have the opportunity to make sure our newspaper and website remain the best local news sources in the communities we serve as well as guide our advertising and circulation sales efforts.
The Concord Monitor is part of Newspapers of New England, Inc., a family-owned company. If interested, please email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Aaron Julien, President of Newspapers of New England, Inc., at ajulien@nnenews.com.
Newspapers of New England, Inc. and the Concord Monitor are equal opportunity employers.
Posted 6-3-10
Editor- The Sentinel & Enterprise
The Sentinel & Enterprise, a seven-day, 17,000-circulation newspaper and website (sentinelandenterprise.com) serving North Central Massachusetts, seeks a dynamic editor to lead its talented and aggressive news staff. Candidate must have experience directing staff and free-lancers in producing high-quality, compelling community journalism for both print and online. Responsible for developing content for entire newspaper, writing community-focused editorials and evaluating resources to best meet the communities’ needs and interests. Newsroom management experience is a must, as are strong news judgment and writing and editing skills. Candidate is also expected to become an active member of the community. Candidates should send resume and clips that demonstrate achievement in community journalism to Publisher Tom Kirk, Sentinel & Enterprise, 808 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 or e-mail to, tkirk@mediaonene.com.
Posted 6/2/10
Web Editor/Page Designer – Gloucester Daily Times, Gloucester, MA
Full-time. Responsibilities include designing Web and newspaper pages; managing our Web site; and working with and developing special pages for the Web and newspaper. Working knowledge of Adobe’s InDesign, HTML and Web design required. One to two years newspaper experience and a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field desired. Candidates must possess strong copy editing, paginating and Web design skills; and excellent attention to detail, time management and organizational skills. Please e-mail resume and cover letter with salary requirements to hr@gloucestertimes.com
Posted 5/27/10
Paginator – The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, MA
Full time. Responsibilities include copyediting, designing and paginating news pages daily, and other pages as required. Must possess outstanding proofreading skills, be attentive to detail and highly organized. Working knowledge of Adobe’s InDesign and Macintosh paginating system. One to two years daily newspaper experience and a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field required. Hours are Saturday through Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Please e-mail resume and cover letter with salary requirements to hr@eagletribune.com
Posted 5/27/10
Copy Desk Editor – The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, MA
Full-time. Fast-paced newsroom producing a seven-day newspaper and three weekly newspapers is looking for an editor with strong copy editing, pagination and design skills to take a leadership role in its night desk operation. News production experience required, knowledge of Adobe's InDesign and Web design skills desired. Must be able to produce and present content across disciplines from news to business to sports and features in print and online. Front page and section front design experience required. Must be able to manage workflow, prioritize under pressure, and meet daily deadlines consistently. Hours are from approximately 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., may vary by day, and will include weekend nights. Please e-mail resume and cover letter with salary requirements to hr@eagletribune.com.
Posted 5/27/10