MS Press Association Job Bank

DIGITAL SALES MANAGER
The Clarion-Ledger Media Group offers a variety of print and digital products to reach our target audiences and provides custom solutions to drive results for our advertisers.

The position responsibilities include team development and motivation, product development and revenue growth.

This position will also be responsible for achieving monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goal across all segments. It will oversee and manage digital ad sales efforts.. College degree or equivalent work experience; also minimum two years in advertising sales preferred. Must have thorough understanding of digital sales and how digital advertising can benefit our customers. EOE/M/F/D/V

Send cover letter and resume to: HRCL@jackson.gannett.com
We welcome diversity and maintain a safe drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

We’re currently looking for an experienced production manager for one of our Louisiana locations. This person must be a hands-on manager that can lead our pressroom and production departments to achieve our quality and efficiency goals. Responsibilities include scheduling & managing day-to-day operations in those departments, leading press maintenance and safety and training efforts, assisting with press operation, along with leading our ongoing quality improvement and waste reduction efforts. Successful candidate must have excellent leadership and communication skills along with a positive attitude, which helps create a proactive team environment. We are an EOE offering a full benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, STD and LTD plans, paid holidays and vacation time off. If interested email your resume to: Glenn Stifflemire at gstifflemire@gatehousemedia.com.

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.

The Delta Democrat Times, a daily newspaper in Greenville, Mississippi, is looking for a quality-obsessed, hands-on production manager who can also serve as head pressman for our small Urbanite crew. We are looking for someone who is technically oriented, cares about quality and can run the press. We have a new Screen CTP, computerized CC1 closed loop registration, automated plate bending, new slot locks and state-of-the-art prepress registration controls. We want someone who can make this fancy equipment hum and make this newspaper plant run like a commercial plant. Our ideal production manager should be able to implement a regular maintenance program and regular plate and press calibrations using densitometers.

The Qualified candidate must be able to work with people and manage and motivate the press crew. Urbanite and good computer skills a plus. The press prints several other inter-company twice-weeklies and weeklies and is looking to expand our commercial business. Pay range is 45k-55k based on experience. We offer 401k with a company match, a comprehensive medical plan and a great working environment. Please submit all resume’s to mguthrie@ddtonline.com.