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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. You¹ll 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.