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CURRENT OPENINGS:
Online Content Coordinator II
The Sentinel, Cumberland County Pennsylvania's hometown newspaper, is looking for a creative, motivated individual to be an online content coordinator for its Web site, www.cumberlink.com.
If you are an innovative and creative self-starter with strong Web administration skills, editorial sense and a programming background to apply to the maintenance and development of an established, cutting edge product, this position might be for you. In this position you will find yourself in the center of the action in a rapidly-growing business, interacting with members of online, editorial and advertising departments to achieve our local and corporate goals.
The successful candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities from coordinating site content, administrating site features and customizing various aspects of the site.
Successful applicants will have strong editorial skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation), have experience performing administrative website tasks, such as reporting and be familiar with MySQL and PHP coding and development. A two-year degree in an information technology-related field is especially desirable.
The Sentinel's compensation and benefits package includes employee stock purchase plan, a generous 401(k) plan and medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance plans.
Qualified applicants may submit their resume by visiting www.cumberlink.com/workhere.
The Sentinel is a Drug Free Employer.
The Sentinel and Lee Enterprises, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Posted 3/5/10
Editor
Lancaster Farming is the leading Northeast and Mid-Atlantic farm newspaper. Every Saturday, the newspaper delivers news, market and commodity reports, and agribusiness information to about 55,000 paid subscribers in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Lancaster Farming has been in continuous weekly print for more than 55 years and is currently searching for an editor/journalist. This highly visible position requires an individual with a proven track record in management, editing, and reporting skills. Creative approaches to writing articles along with an eye for photography are essential skills to report news from a multi-state area. This key individual will be a member of the Management Strategic Planning Committee, coach young reporters, and will work and communicate with the agriculture community. Experience in the use of Adobe InDesign is helpful. A farming background is necessary.
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive starting salary and benefit package including Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx insurance, 401 (k) Plan + Match, and paid vacation and holidays.
Qualified candidates should submit resume, cover letter, clips and salary requirements to: Lancaster Farming Inc., Attn: Bill Burgess, 1 E. Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 or bburgess@eph.lnpnews.com. Call 717-721-4417 with questions. No Walk-ins. EOE
Posted: 3/3/10
Managing Editor
Tioga Publishing Company has an immediate opening for a Managing Editor to continue its award-winning tradition in northcentral Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of the abilities needed to publish a weekly community newspaper. Leadership and management skills are a must, as is expertise in InDesign, Photoshop and AP style. We are looking for an all-purpose person who is competent and experienced in all areas including reporting, photography, editorial writing, layout/design and Internet. This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced journalist who is looking to move up. Reliable vehicle, a good driving record and proof of insurance is required.
The position is in Coudersport, Potter County, and includes oversight of two weekly publications with a combined circulation of about 7,300. The two papers are published by Tioga Publishing Company, which has four weekly newspapers and three TMC shoppers in northcentral Pennsylvania, a beautiful rural area with year-round recreational opportunities.
Send letter, resume and work samples to James Monks at publisher@tiogapublishing.com, or by mail to PO Box 118, Wellsboro, PA 16901. No phone calls please. We will only be able to contact the top applicants. EOE
Posted: 2/17/10
Publisher/Owner
Full-time person(s) needed to run small weekly/shopper combo. Southern Pennsylvania weekly established in mid-1800s, shopper established by current owners in mid-1980s. Rural area of Pennsylvania dotted with small towns. Long-term owners ready to retire.
Run the entire operation: sales, layout, editorial, employee management. For more information, e-mail weekly4sale@yahoo.com Please include your name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers and newspaper background.
Posted: 2/17/10
Sales Account Executive
As a sales account executive, you will develop strategic partnerships with businesses and law firms. You will sell online recruitment advertising programs. Your annual commissions are uncapped. Recruitment and/or online advertising sales experience is a plus, but not required. A bachelor's degree would be a plus, but is not required. You must be a self-starter with both strong oral and written communications skills and a winning personality. Must be proficient with e-mail, Internet & Microsoft Word. Must have PC or laptop and high speed internet access. Will operate from a home office environment. Please direct any questions and resumes to phillyexecutiverecruiting@gmail.com.
This position is for an independent account executive who will be working as an independent contractor.
Posted: 2/17/10
Telemarketing
A Center City Philadelphia publisher seeks a seasoned, professional telemarketer (no less than 5 years experience) with a proven track record of selling new products, renewing existing subscriptions and past due account collections. Candidates must possess experience to overcome customer objections and have good rapport-building skills. Personality is a must. MUST be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and be able to quickly learn new software. Compensation: Salary plus commission
Please include cover letter and resume with compensation requirements. Contact: newspaperjobs@gmail.com.
Posted: 2/17/10
Publisher
The Times-Observer is looking for the right publisher candidate to lead its 10,000 circulation daily newspaper in Warren, located on the banks of the exciting and picturesque Allegheny River. This northwest Pennsylvania community offers a uniquely pleasant quality of life tied to the beautiful outdoors. Hiking, canoeing and kayaking draw people to the area in the spring, summer and fall and Warren is just next door to great winter skiing.
Ideally the candidate will be drawn to this Pennsylvania geography and lifestyle. Personal ties to the region would be beneficial.
The ideal candidate is ready to take his/her career to the next level and possess the talent and character to motivate and lead a team of professionals to new heights at a newspaper that really is the center of attention in its market. The publisher will embrace the mission of promoting and representing the newspaper in the community and will have the opportunity to invigorate advertising and circulation sales efforts as well as make sure the newspaper remains the area's best local news source.
The Times-Observer is part of a regional group of three newspapers, including publications in Jamestown and Dunkirk, N.Y. All publications are part of Ogden Newspapers, a growing family-owned company.
The company offers a competitive salary with health coverage, vision /dental, life insurance, 401K, and vacation. Please send a cover letter and resume to Charles Jarvis at charlesjarvis@tribtoday.com.
Ogden Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted: 2/5/10
Online Sales Manager
Lancaster Farming seeks a full-time online sales manager. Successful candidates should possess a strong knowledge of online sales strategies, trends and opportunities and be able to drive the online sales efforts of the paper. Qualified candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; have detailed knowledge of Web sales and possible sales opportunities; have three to five years of media sales experience; and have a valid PA drivers license and reliable transportation. Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Lancaster Farming, 1 East Main Street, Ephrata, Pa. 17522, or to plindquist.eph@lnpnews.com.
Posted: 1/26/10
Experienced Copy Editor
The News-Item, a 10,000 circulation daily (including Sunday) in Shamokin, Northumberland County, seeks an experienced copy editor. This position involves working with local and wire copy and paginating pages on deadline. At least one year of experience in a similar setting and a bachelor's degree in a journalism-related field are required. Send resume to Andrew Heintzelman, Editor, 707 N. Rock St., Shamokin, Pa. 17872, or to andy_h@newsitem.com.
Posted: 1/15/10
Advertising Sales Representative
Self-motivated and highly organized team player wanted. This is a full-time position. Responsible for online, print and sponsorship sales for The Legal Intelligencer daily newspaper. Position has existing book of business but is also responsible for creating new business. Benefits include: Health insurance, 401k and paid vacation. Center City Philadelphia office. Available immediately. Four-year degree required. Please include compensation requirements with resume. Send to: pahiring@alm.com. EOE, MFDV
Posted 1/14/10
