MS Press Association Job Bank

The Laurel Leader-Call is seeking a full-time advertising account executive. The ideal candidate should be an energetic self-starter, have excellent communication and good time management skills, and have reliable transportation. Experience in sales a plus but not required. Compensation package includes 401k, Medical, Dental and Visiion Insurance, paid holidays and vacations and bonus structure. Send resume to Laurel Leader-Call, Attn: Advertising Sales Representative, P.O. Box 728, Laurel, MS 39441.

Advertising Sales Manager

The News Courier, an award winning daily newspaper serving Athens, AL is looking for a sales manager in our advertising department who can lead, motivate, and produce results. Our sales staff is top notch and will require someone of the same caliber. Our successful candidate will need to manage the advertising sales team with a can-do attitude. Communication, organizational, and excellent time management skills are necessary to ensure success. Previous sales management experience is required to lead our staff in this rapidly changing environment. We are committed to finding the right person with similar drives that will compliment our team. If you are ready to take the next step in your career path and desire a challenge, send your resume along with your expectations to Ann Laurence at ann@athensnews-courier.com.

The Clarion-Ledger is seeking an innovative and experienced classified advertising manager that will be responsible for leading and implementing classified advertising initiatives to grow revenue and provide value to current and prospective customers. The candidate must possess strong leadership skills and will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of classified advertising strategies, rate structures, and company-wide initiatives. The Classified Advertising Manager is responsible for a team of 9 account executives, 6 inside sales reps five supervisors and support staff of six. Candidates should have a proven record of accomplishment in team development, staff motivation, product development and putting the newspaper’s core values into action. This position reports to the Director-Advertising, Roland Weeks.

The Clarion-Ledger is seeking an innovative and experienced retail advertising manager that will be responsible for leading and implementing retail advertising initiatives to grow revenue and provide value to current and prospective customers. The candidate must possess strong leadership skills and will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of retail advertising strategies, rate structures, and company-wide initiatives. The Retail Advertising Manager is responsible for a team of 14 account executives, the
Strategic/Majors Manager and support staff of five. Candidates should have a proven record of accomplishment in team development, staff motivation, product development and putting the newspaper’s core values into action. This position reports to the Director-Advertising, Roland Weeks.

Qualifications: Two plus years of successful inside and outside sales experience is required. Organized, self-motivated, goal oriented. Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment is essential to being successful in this field. Excellent communication and computer skills are a must! Newspaper experience along with Microsoft Word,
Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint experience is a plus.

The Clarion-Ledger offers competitive salaries and complete benefits. We welcome diversity and maintain a safe drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

If interested, send cover letter and resume to: HRCL@ jackson.gannett.com

Advertising Manager
Manage sales and marketing for a growing newspaper company in Mississippi’s most progressive market. The award-winning Madison County Journal seeks a hands-on pro who can communicate benefits, generate sales and add to the quality of our newspaper and special projects, a popular monthly magazine and an expanding presence online. This is a unique opportunity for success in an affluent, one-of-a-kind community known for its high standards of everyday living. If customer service, bottom line results and strong organization skills are part of who you are, email your resume to Ed Darling, Madison County Journal at edarling@onlinemadison.com or call him at (601) 853-4222.

Advertising Sales Manager
Missippi daily newspaper is seeking an experienced, high-energy professional to lead its advertising sales staff. This position is responsible for the generation of all advertising revenue through the direction and daily leadership of the advertising sales department. The Advertising Sales Manager must bring a sense of excitement to the position, must have the ability to lead an experienced sales staff, and must be experienced in implementing new and successful sales strategies. Online advertising sales experience is a plus. The successful candidate will also be willing and able to make sales calls and handle a small account list. Simply put, he/she must lead by example! The qualified candidate will be an innovative thinker with lots of new ideas, and will work closely with the Publisher. Please send your resume in Word format along with a brief cover letter telling me why you are the person we have been seeking, and including salary expectations to: publisher@picayuneitem.com or mail to Tom Andrews, Publisher, Picayune Item, P.O. Box 580, Picayune, MS 39466.

Advertiser Media Group is the River Region’s number one source for news and information. We offer a variety of print and internet product to meet our customer’s needs. We are looking for talented individuals who want to grow with the organization and be a part of our success story. We have the following opportunities available:

MULTIMEDIA MANAGER/CLASSIFIED
The Multimedia Manager/Classified responsible for developing and executing strategies and tactics to drive revenue and active account growth across classified verticals including automotive and real estate for our daily and weekly newspaper, digital and magazine products. As an integral member of the organization’s leadership team, this person will be responsible for making recommendations to enhance our competitive position in the marketplace. The selected candidate must also have the proven ability to define, develop, and assist in coaching our teams to a high level of performance.
The ideal candidate must have a high sense of urgency, be a self-motivated over-achiever and have a strong desire to succeed.
This is an outstanding career opportunity for candidates to develop a rewarding career working with one of the River Region’s most high profile brands – The Montgomery Advertiser, while working for one of the nation’s leading news and information companies—Gannett.
Responsibilities
Lead a team that is responsible for automotive and real estate sales and service functions across print and digital platforms including Cars.com, Homefinder.com and Apartments.com.
Develop staff skills on prospecting new advertisers, closing sales, communication, negotiation, and selling multi-media product packages.
Manage and measure expected results through use of standards of performance and by coaching team members to success through ongoing feedback, training and conducting annual performance appraisals.
Achieve revenue and active account goals through development and implementation of products focused on meeting customer needs.
Grow revenue for the Advertiser’s high profile products by developing business from existing and new customers.
Assess and monitor market conditions and sales performance. Create, adapt, implement and communicate strategic and tactical plans to achieve desired results and initiatives.
Negotiate contracts and establish relationships with key current and prospective clients.
Serve as a member of the departmental operational planning team responsible for executing strategies and budgets.
Requirements
Minimum three years sales and managerial experience. Newspaper, magazine or digital sales and sales management a plus.
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience.
Ability to effectively manage and develop others and direct the operations of the department.
Ability to meet/exceed sales/revenue goals and to identify new opportunities and create sales solution
Knowledge of digital product applications as they relate to advertising opportunities. Excellent understanding of sales compensation and standards of performance programs.
Excellent verbal communications skills. Must be articulate and persuasive.
Highly organized and disciplined self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must have the drive to exceed expectations and outperform peers.
PC and Internet proficiency, including MS Office and Outlook with advanced skills with Excel and PowerPoint.
Current driver license, clean driving record (no more than three moving violations within three years), reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
Your Opportunity
Competitive base compensation with bonus potential.
Comprehensive benefits plan that promotes health and wellness, builds current and future financial security, enhances work-life balance and allows for personal choice and flexibility for employees and their dependents.

The Advertiser Company offers an excellent compensation package including health, dental, vision and 401(k) plan. If you are interested and meet our requirements, please email, mail or fax your resume along with a cover letter, and salary history to:

The Advertiser Company
Human Resources Department
425 Molton Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Fax: 334-261-1587
Email: HR@Montgomeryadvertiser.com
EOE/M/F/D/V

All positions are listed on CareerBuilder.com™ and you may also apply online there.

Advertiser Media Group is the River Region’s number one source for news and information. Our family of news products includes the Montgomery Advertiser, montgomeryadvertiser.com, Prattville Progress, Wednesday Progress, Millbrook Progress, Wetumpka Progress, Bulletin Board, and the Maxwell Gunter Dispatch. We are looking for talented individuals who want to grow with the organization and be a part of our success story. We have the following opportunities available:

Multimedia Manager/Retail
The Multimedia Manager/Retail is responsible for developing and executing strategies and tactics to drive revenue and active account growth across retail verticals including daily and weekly newspaper, digital and magazine products. As an integral member of the organization’s leadership team, this person will be responsible for making recommendations to enhance our competitive position in the marketplace. The selected candidate must also have the proven ability to define, develop, and assist in coaching our teams to a high level of performance.
The ideal candidate must have a high sense of urgency, be a self-motivated over-achiever and have a strong desire to succeed.
This is an outstanding career opportunity for candidates to develop a rewarding career working with one of the River Region’s most high profile brands – The Montgomery Advertiser, while working for one of the nation’s leading news and information companies—Gannett.
Responsibilities
Lead a team that is responsible for retail sales and service functions across print and digital platforms.
Develop staff skills on prospecting new advertisers, closing sales, communication, negotiation, and selling multi-media product packages.
Manage and measure expected results through use of standards of performance and by coaching team members to success through ongoing feedback, training and conducting annual performance appraisals.
Achieve revenue and active account goals through development and implementation of products focused on meeting customer needs.
Grow revenue for the Advertiser’s high profile products by developing business from existing and new customers.
Assess and monitor market conditions and sales performance. Create, adapt, implement and communicate strategic and tactical plans to achieve desired results and initiatives.
Negotiate contracts and establish relationships with key current and prospective clients.
Serve as a member of the departmental operational planning team responsible for executing strategies and budgets.
Requirements
Minimum three years sales and managerial experience. Newspaper, magazine or digital sales and sales management a plus.
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience.
Ability to effectively manage and develop others and direct the operations of the department.
Ability to meet/exceed sales/revenue goals and to identify new opportunities and create sales solution
Knowledge of digital product applications as they relate to advertising opportunities. Excellent understanding of sales compensation and standards of performance programs.
Excellent verbal communications skills. Must be articulate and persuasive.
Highly organized and disciplined self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must have the drive to exceed expectations and outperform peers.
PC and Internet proficiency, including MS Office and Outlook including advanced skills with Excel and PowerPoint.
Current driver license, clean driving record (no more than three moving violations within three years), reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
Your Opportunity
Competitive base compensation with bonus potential.
Comprehensive benefits plan that promotes health and wellness, builds current and future financial security, enhances work-life balance and allows for personal choice and flexibility for employees and their dependents.
The Advertiser Company offers an excellent compensation package including health, dental, vision and 401(k) plan. If you are interested and meet our requirements, please email, mail or fax your resume along with a cover letter, and salary history to:

The Advertiser Company
Human Resources Department
425 Molton Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Fax: 334-261-1587
Email: HR@Montgomeryadvertiser.com
EOE/M/F/D/V

All positions are listed on CareerBuilder.com™ and you may also apply online there.

Digital Advertising Sales

The successful candidate for this position will generate advertising revenue from the Hattiesburg American’s digital products and services. Champion product offerings (including newspaper online and mobile sites, digital newsletters, text messaging) to the rapidly growing online and mobile sales marketplaces. Inform and educate colleagues around the newspaper about the latest innovative product offerings.
Requirements
4+ years of commissioned business-to-business sales experience, digital advertising experience preferred
Understanding of the digital advertising arena and have strong sales ability and proven background in solution and value selling to clients.
An understanding of online social media/marketing/networking
Highly entrepreneurial, self-sufficient and able to work independently to successfully grow and foster long term internal and client relationships.
Microsoft Office and Internet proficiency;
Proven experience in managing multiple projects, details and deadlines
Design, develop and fulfill online campaigns and promotions for digital advertisers
Excellent communication, questioning, listening, presentation and negotiating skills
Experience working in a fast paced, constantly evolving, team environment
Must have the ability to monitor market conditions and trends and craft advertising campaigns that meet client’s needs
Must have a good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.

Send resume to:
Liz Cotten
Advertising Manager
Hattiesburg American
825 North Main Street
Hattiesburg, MS. 39401
Email: lcotten@hattiesburgamerican.com
Fax: 601-584-3075

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EOE M/F/D/V

The Commercial Dispatch is seeking an intelligent, self-motivated,
full-time online advertising sales representative. This position will
be responsible for selling online advertisements on company websites
and for coordinating online campaigns with print advertising sales
representatives. Cdispatch.com is the primary website of The Dispatch
and it is one of the most visited news websites in the area.

Required technical skills include an expert knowledge of web browsing
and email as well as a familiarity with popular social media websites
such as Facebook and Twitter.

Applicants should be able to communicate effectively, be comfortable
with cold-calling prospects and should be detail-oriented. Interested
parties should deliver a resume to bproffitt@cdispatch.com or to 516
Main Street, Columbus, MS. No phone calls please.

“This South Arkansas town’s newspaper/magazine/shopper operation has an immediate opening for an Advertising Director. The job responsibilities include leading a staff of 2-3 salespeople; overseeing the sales and marketing of an award-winning weekly newspaper and associated shopper; enhancing magazine and other niche publication projects; and overseeing the marketing of the best newspaper website in the state.  Sales training ability, budgeting skills, and goal setting experience are required. Customer service and a strong work ethic must be top priority. The pay is negotiable, with Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance and other benefits. Send resume to “Publisher” at publisher@monticellonews.net.