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Seeking Employment
Photographers Graig
Hill, Jesse
Beals
Reporters Sasha
London, Dave
Clark ,
Erinn Unger
Reporter/Copy editors
Sara
Bruestle
Sports Reporter Jeff Skirvin
Sales/Marketing Alyse
Clacy
Graphic Designer Ryan Hahn
Help Wanted
PRODUCTION: Page Production/Graphic Artist
Production/Graphic artist, weekly newspaper, Snohomish County.
Experienced
in design and creation of ads; design and creation of special sections
and publications; editing of ads; newspaper layout; ad layout; photo
editing; format, schedule, layout classified and legal ads as well as
obituaries; Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
required. E-mail resume to comp@monroemonitor.com. Posted Jan. 25, 2010
ADVERTISING: Sales Consultant
Sound
Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Advertising Sales
Consultant at our community newspaper, The Redmond Reporter. This ideal
candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both written
and oral, and excel in dealing with senior company personnel on a
day-to-day basis. Candidate 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, and if you like to be a part of a highly
energized and competitive sales team, are self-motivated, well
organized, and want to join a professional 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 WA State Driver’s License and
proof of active vehicle insurance. Sound Publishing Inc. is
privately-owned and operates 81 publications with circulation over 1.2
million in the Pacific
Northwest. The benefits and opportunities
of working for the leading independent newspaper publisher in
Washington State are why we attract and employ the best. Compensation
includes a base plus commission and an excellent group benefits
program. EOE
No calls or personal visits please.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Sound Publishing, Inc.
19426 68th Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032
ATTN: HR/RAC or email to:
hreast@soundpublishing.com
Posted Jan. 22, 2010
SUPPORT: Systems Coordinator
Full-time,
temporary, systems coordinator for East Oregonian newspaper. This
is a 7-9 month assignment while our employee serves in the military
overseas.
We
use a Mac-based system and need someone skilled in Mac/Apple
server, hardware and software. Networking knowledge a plus.
Abilities to calmly trouble-shoot problems, educate users and
handle multiple issues at once are necessary. Newspaper
systems and telephone systems experience is helpful.
This
position is based in Pendleton, Ore., with some travel needed to
support systems in Hermiston, John Day and Enterprise. Usually
40 hours per week, with some on-call evening and weekend work
required.
Send
resume and letter of interest including wage requirements to East
Oregonian Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by
fax to 503-371-2935 or e-mail hr@eopubco.org. Posted Jan. 12, 2010
EDITORIAL: Reporter
Entry-level
reporter for likely opening at weekly newspaper in Yelm. Familiarity
with AP Style, strong news sense and photo skills necessary. Team
player, self-starter. Send cover letter and resume to: Publisher, P.O.
Box 597, Yelm WA 98597. Drug test required. EOE. Posted Jan. 5, 2010.
EDITORIAL: Reporter
The
North Kitsap Herald in Poulsbo is seeking a general assignment reporter
with writing experience and photography skills. Applicants must be able
to work in a team-oriented, deadline driven environment with flexible
hours, display excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community
news and be able to compose articles on multiple topics. This is a full
time position that includes excellent benefits; medical, dental, 401K,
paid vacation and holidays. Please send resume with cover letter, 3 or
more non-returnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to
hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/GARCKR Sound Publishing, Inc.
19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106 Poulsbo, WA 98370. Posted Dec. 18, 2009
EDITORIAL: Sports Reporter/Copy Editor
The
Union-Bulletin, a Seattle Times subsidiary, is seeking qualified
applicants for a full-time reporter/ copy editor position.
Applicants must have solid reporting and writing skills.
Experience writing sports stories, editing copy, writing headlines and
designing pages using a computerized system is preferred. A
journalism degree is helpful but not required. Ability to handle
tight deadlines is required. Saturday shift from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
required with other shifts negotiable. Pre-employment drug
testing required.
Send
a cover letter, complete resume and references to HR Manager,
Union-Bulletin, PO Box 1358, Walla Walla, WA 99362 or via email to
hr@wwub.com. EOE. Posted Dec. 17, 2009
PRODUCTION: Assistant Pressroom Manager
Do
you consider yourself a true professional in the printing
industry? Do you take pride in your expertise and
contributions? If you're among the best, then why not work for
the best! The Seattle Times is the Northwest region's leading
daily newspaper -- highly recognized for both its journalistic content
and product quality. We print with four well-maintained, 8-unit,
four-high Goss Colorliners. Our spacious production facility is
located in a beautiful Seattle suburb nestled between the foothills of
the Cascade Mountains and the waters of Lake Washington and Puget
Sound. It’s a great place to raise a family and build a rewarding
career.
We
are seeking an Assistant Pressroom Manager to help lead a diverse work
group of press operators (day/night staff) on various shifts.
You’ll also coordinate work schedules, troubleshoot and make decisions
that minimize problems related to print operations, and develop,
recommend and implement ideas and projects which improve production
flow, quality, integration, efficiency, cost savings and employee
development.
In
order for you to be successful, you should have 5 years of pressroom
management experience, experience with Goss Colorliners, effective
communication skills (both verbally and in writing), know how to
successfully motivate a team, and be a change agent and project
manager. You will be required to work evenings and/or weekends.
We
offer a great professional environment along with a competitive salary
and benefits package. EOE. Learn more about our
family-owned and operated company at: seattletimescompany.com and apply
online at operations.resumes@seattletimes.com or mail your resume/cover
letter to: The Seattle Times Employment #09-053/APM/WNPA, P.O. Box 70,
Seattle, WA 98111. Posted Nov. 16, 2008
EDITORIAL: Education Reporter
The newspaper of record in Mason County seeks an education reporter to cover
one college, two high schools and more than a dozen middle and elementary
schools that feed into them. Secondary reporting in the public utility
district and feature writing go along with our education beat.
The Shelton-Mason County Journal is a stable and historic community weekly
that holds its circulation at 10,000 and we own our own web press. The
position is open now; a Pacific Northwest candidate with education
experience of two years is preferred to join our staff of seven in the
newsroom. Others with a journalism degree or equivalent and a minimum of two
years as a staff reporter are also encouraged to apply. Knowing something
about photography will help with all considerations. For a reporter, the
list of stories to be done in this community is long and wide.
Shelton, Washington, is situated on Oakland Bay in the foothills of the
Olympic Mountains. Life is good here, with wilderness on one side and
Seattle and Tacoma just one hour away.
Send cover letter, resume and five clips to managing editor Greg Skinner @
greg@masoncounty.com. Posted Nov. 5, 2009
EDITORIAL: General assignment reporter
The newspaper of record in Mason County seeks a general assignment reporter
to cover the towns of Belfair and Hoodsport on Hood Canal. Youšll cover
everything from renegade water districts to Bigfoot enthusiasts in a
community that stretches from the front end of technology to a deep,
old-school rural life. The secondary reporting on this beat covers the
environment in a county that boasts Washington's largest shellfishery and
strong tribal and state fishing industries. Founded on the timber industry,
the surrounding forests still produce for one mill and dozens of forest
products companies.
The Shelton-Mason County Journal is a stable and historic community weekly
that holds its circulation at 10,000. The position is open now; a Pacific
Northwest candidate with staff reporting experience of one year is preferred
to join our newsroom of seven. The Journal keeps an office in Belfair to aid
with this beat. A recent college grad with experience at a college daily or
freelance experience is also encouraged to apply. Knowing something about
photography will bolster all considerations.
Belfair, Washington, is situated on Hood Canal in the foothills of the
Olympic Mountains. Life is good here with wilderness on one side and Seattle
and Tacoma just one hour away.
Send resume, cover letter and five clips to managing editor Greg Skinner @
greg@masoncounty.com. Posted Nov. 5, 2009
ADVERTISING: Marketing and Sales Manager
An award winning weekly newspaper in
Othello, Wash. seeks a full-time marketing and sales manager. This
position will serve as a spokesperson within the community.
The primary responsibility of the marketing and sales manager will be
generating sales revenue through print and internet advertising for a
paid, legal weekly newspaper and bi-monthly ag-publication in the
Columbia Basin.
Desirable qualifications: previous marketing and sales experience with
a proven track record of success; experience in advertising design and
the use of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop; ambitous, fearless and
reliable. Bilingual, journalism background and/or experience with
internet advertising is a plus.
The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with
business owners and decision makers. Organizational skills and the
ability to successfully multi-task are required.
Salary + commission DOQ.
Please email or send cover letter and resume to:
publisher@othellooutlook.com or 125 S. First, Othello, WA 99344
EDITORIAL: Stringer
Temporary
stringer wanted to cover local news Nov-Jan. Beats include education,
features, and City of Rainier. Journalism experience, familiarity with
AP Style preferred. Send resume and cover letter to: K.R. Graves,
editor, P.O. Box 597, Yelm, WA 98597. No calls please. EEOC. Drug test
required. Posted Sept. 21, 2009
EDITORIAL: Editor
Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for an energetic editor to join our team.
We
are looking for a team player who isn’t afraid to take initiative. You
will be able to write clean, fair, balanced and accurate stories on
many beats and have the ability to develop and institute readership
initiatives. The ideal candidate will be proficient in layout and
design using CS3, specifically in a Mac environment.
Responsibilities include leading, mentoring, and motivating a news
team; maintaining a solid core print product and online edition;
ensuring current local news and events are reported. We need a
creative thinker who can collaborate with others on developing new
products that fit well into the community served.
The
ideal candidate must be organized and self-motivated, a team player,
exceptional with the public and willing to get involved in community
activities. Position requires use of personal vehicle, possession
of valid WA State Driver's License and proof of active vehicle
insurance.
Sound
Publishing Inc. is privately-owned and operates 81 publications with
circulation over 1.2 million in the Pacific Northwest. If you are
self-motivated, well organized, and want to join a professional team,
we want to hear from you. The benefits and opportunities of working for
the leading independent newspaper publisher in Washington State are why
we attract and employ the best. If rewarding challenge resonates
with you, contact us today!
We
offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits; medical, dental,
401K, paid vacation, holidays and a great work environment.
EOE
Please e-mail or mail resume with cover letter to:
Sound Publishing
19426 68th Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032
ATTN: HR/ED
E-mail to hreast@soundpublishing.com
Posted Sept. 8, 2009
EDITORIAL: Page Designer/Copy Editor
The
Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader is looking for a talented
page designer, copy editor and paginator for our news department. Must
be fluent in InDesign and photoshop. Web and web software experience a
real plus. Full time. Salary DOE. Medical benefits, paid vacation, paid
holidays, retirement plan. To apply, send cover letter, resume and work
samples to fobee@ptleader.com or by mail to Fred Obee, The Leader, 226
Adams St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. Finalists will be contacted for
interviews at thebeginning of September. Posted Aug. 17, 2009
ADVERTISING: Advertising Account Rep.
The Issaquah Press Inc. newspaper group ( a Seattle Time Co. affiliate) offers an established advertising sales territory with room to grow in one of Washington State's most desirable communities. If you have the motivation to sell and a passion for great customer service, we have the advertisers waiting for your care and development, and four award-winning community
newspapers you can be proud to represent.
You will consult with new clients and develop lasting relationships with existing clients. You will be responsible for generating prospects, making calls and appointments to bring in new business. Help clients develop advertising campaigns and annual plans, and communicate with the graphics
department to develop the ads.
We are looking for an experienced sales rep with a strong desire to succeed. Media background preferred, but not essential for the right talent. If you have a great personality, can juggle many deadlines, enjoy a fast-paced environment and thrive on relationship building and your own success, wewant to hear from you.
With base and commissions, earn $35-50K the first year - depending on you! Good benefits package offered. Email your Cover Letter, Resume and References to jgreen@isspress.com or mail to Ad Manager, Issaquah Press, Inc., PO Box 1328, Issaquah, WA 98027. Posted Aug. 5, 2009
EDITORIAL:
Sports Editor
The
Dalles Chronicle, in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, seeks a
skilled and creative sports editor for its five-day-a-week newspaper.
Ideal candidates will have the writing, reporting and photography
skills to produce excellent game and feature stories, a strong command
of Quark or similar desktop publishing programs, as well as Microsoft
Word, Photoshop skills helpful, organizational skills necessary to
manage a busy one-person daily newspaper sports desk. Successful
candidates will also have skills and ideas required to help create a
dynamic sports presence on The Chronicle's website. Skilled and
creative recent graduates welcome. Competitive compensation and
benefits package, plus the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle
of the Columbia Gorge. EOE. Pre-employment drug screen and
motor vehicle driving record check required. Send clips, resume and
references to kursprung@thedalleschronicle.com or The Dalles Chronicle,
PO Box 1910, The Dalles, OR 97058. Posted Jul 24, 2009
ADVERTISING:
Display Ad Manager
Live
and work in a tourist town! La Conner Weekly News has an opening for an
experienced and aggressive display advertising manager. The ideal
candidate has experience in outside sales of print advertising, the
ability to generate creative solutions to challenges and the
flexibility to tackle other tasks in a small, but ambitious community
newspaper. A working knowledge of InDesign is a plus. We will pay a
salary plus commission. For information call Sandy or Cindy at (360)
466-3315 or email a resume to LaConnerNews@verizon.net. Posted June 11,
2009.