Halifax Media Group
Classified Advertising Sales Assistant/Team Lead Back-up
To provide assistance and support for advertising managers and account executives in the selling, processing and production of advertising and day to day operation of the advertising department.
This position is responsible for taking classified ad orders over the phone, fax or email from Herald-Tribune Advertisers and offering them the appropriate advertising solutions primarily in the following business categories: General notices, Private Party Real Estate, Merchandise, Recreation, Automotive, Services & Recruitment. Duties will also include back-up responsibilities to the Classified Supervisor, Legals, and the Lobby. Maintain All Classified Reporting. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
excellent verbal, written communication and customer service skills, 2 years previous data entry, newspaper advertising, customer service and/or sales experience. High school graduate or equivalent.
To Apply Please forward resume to:
Maryjo.cottingham@heraldtribune.com
Inside Sales Supervisor
Description:
This position includes development, presentation and closing sales for advertising strategies relative to business customers that span all platforms, with a specific focus on existing print advertising customers sold and managed via phone, fax or email.
It demands a high impact communicator, fluent in print media sales approaches and solutions. The position requires interaction via telephone presentations and sales calls, telephone conferences and written proposals.
It requires decisions on client relationships, knowledge of the market as well as product portfolio, company policies and adherence to Halifax Rules of the Road. Contacts include staff of the Herald-Tribune Media Group at all levels, advertising customers, technology providers, and other media partners.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
1. Development and presentation of advertising solutions that span all platforms – with a focus on customer served via phone, fax or email.
2. Client relationship building with account management which enforces the HTMG “trusted business advisor” brand.
3. Fluency in print media and a general competency for digital advertising.
4. Expansion and advancement of opportunities to improve customer revenues through the introduction of new/improved products or sales
tactics.
5. Ongoing prioritization and reprioritization of work assignments, prospecting and account management, with a focus on those that achieve a profitable return on investment and reduce customer churn.
6. Participation in active learning.
7. Forecasting and planning for future business.
Experience In:
1. Consultative selling – client relationship building with account management, remotely
2. Track record of achieving sales results.
3. Problem-solving, related to customer service/technical difficulties.
4. Advertising or marketing industry experience.
5. Fluent in media (print or digital) or business category expertise.
6. Marketing trends.
7. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Technical Skills
1. Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and ability to learn in-house software applications.
2. CRM software experience preferable.
3. Process and edit text using applications Microsoft Word and e-mail.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Herald-Tribune encourages applications from those with diverse backgrounds. The Herald-Tribune is a DRUGFREE environment.
Please contact Ron Belyea if you are interested in this position.
ron.belyea@heraldtribune.com
Design Editor
The Tuscaloosa News is seeking a design editor to help manage the copy desk. The ideal candidate would have at least five years of daily newspaper experience with a solid background in design and a knack for visual storytelling and creating compelling presentations. Knowledge of layout software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator a plus. Strong editing skills preferred. In addition to layout and editing of the daily newspaper, duties would include planning, consulting and coaching on news presentation (special sections, special packages and daily stories) and helping develop prototypes for new products as needed. Work schedule will include night shifts, weekends and some holidays.
Send cover letter, resume and five to 10 of your best clips to News Editor Amy Robinson, The Tuscaloosa News, P.O. Box 20587, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402-0587 or amy.robinson@tuscaloosanews.com. No phone calls, please.
We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief or reflect this diverse background are encouraged to apply. The Tuscaloosa News is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and maintains a DRUGFREE environment.
Production Director
Production Director - The Halifax Media Group is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Production Director for its consolidated printing and packaging operation in Jacksonville, N.C. This facility is responsible for three daily newspapers, several weekly publications and various other print jobs. The ideal candidate understands high-quality printing and timely, accurate packaging are essential to a newspaper’s success. This position requires a hands-on operator who values deadlines, efficiency and safety. Providing a professional work environment, learning opportunities and motivation to a team of supervisors and employees volunteers are key functions. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory controls, overseeing department finances, supervising a formal safety program and optimizing equipment. Candidates must embrace technology and be proficient in Excel; they must be willing to work a flexible schedule managing a seven-day, around-the-clock operation. Knowledge of an Urbanite press and SLS3000 insert machine will be a major plus. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic organization that believes in the future of newspapers. Please submit resume and a letter explaining interest in this position, including salary requirements, to marsha.brown@jdnews.com.
ENC Communications is part of the Halifax Media Group and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Web Developers
Halifax Media Group is seeking Web Developers for its corporate office, located in Daytona Beach, FL to craft solutions to insure development and integrations conform to requirements. In addition, the Developers will be responsible for administering systems and environments as necessary to support custom solutions. Candidates must have good working knowledge and a proven track record in the following areas.
· HTML/DOM/CSS, JavaScript, PHP/Perl/Python, .NET/C# or related scripting language
· MySQL/MSSQL or equivalent SQL and database management experience
· Familiarity with feed manipulation in a variety of standard and non-standard formats
· Project and process management skills
· Practical knowledge of CMS publishing
· Proven ability to adapt to new development environments and programming languages
· Portfolio of live, working Web samples
· Media experience preferred
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Halifax Media Group offers a competitive compensation and full benefit package. If you are interested in joining our dynamic and growing organization, please send your resume to thomas.sylvester@halifaxmediagroup.com
Copy Editor
The Herald-Journal and GoUpstate.com are looking to hire an experienced journalist for a copy editing/ web management position. An ideal candidate would have two or more years of experience at a daily newspaper, as well as a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
Candidates should excel at page design, headline writing and copy editing, and strong applicants will have backgrounds in working with web copy, as the job includes posting photos and articles to GoUpstate.com and its affiliated sites.
Knowing how to use Adobe InDesign, InCopy and Photoshop is preferred.
Management experience and a history of working with reporters are pluses.
Salary and benefits are competitive.
Located in the Upstate region of South Carolina at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Spartanburg offers a little bit of everything. The city is home to six colleges, a chiropractic college and a new medical school. The recently completed $47 million Chapman Cultural Center is the hub for a vibrant arts and theater community, and Spartanburg was the Palmetto State’s first bicycle-friendly city, as designated by the League of American Bicyclists. Each summer, the Carolina Panthers hold training camp here. The area also is home to numerous international businesses, including BMW’s North American manufacturing facility and the headquarters of Denny’s and Advance America.
During each of the last four years, the Herald-Journal has been honored to win the S.C. Press Association President’s Cup, which recognizes overall excellence in its given circulation category. The Herald-Journal is owned by Daytona Beach, Fla.-based Halifax Media Group, which consists of 33 newspapers and affiliated websites in five states.
For more information, please contact Dan Sullivan, news editor, 864-562-7227 or dan.sullivan@shj.com.
General Assignment Reporter
The Herald-Journal and GoUpstate.com are looking to hire an experienced journalist for a general assignment reporting position. An ideal candidate would have two or more years of experience at a daily newspaper, as well as a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
Applicants should be self-starters who can execute stories with a sense of urgency and demonstrate a working knowledge of using social media to communicate with readers and sources, in addition to shoe-leather reporting. The ability to write clearly is a must, and photography skills are a plus.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Once hired, the reporter would work a Tuesday-Saturday shift, covering everything from festivals and features to breaking news and cops.
Located in the Upstate region of South Carolina at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Spartanburg offers a little bit of everything. The city is home to six colleges, a chiropractic college and a new medical school. The recently completed $47 million Chapman Cultural Center is the hub for a vibrant arts and theater community, and Spartanburg was the Palmetto State’s first bicycle-friendly city, as designated by the League of American Bicyclists. Each summer, the Carolina Panthers hold training camp here. The area also is home to numerous international businesses, including BMW’s North American manufacturing facility and the headquarters of Denny’s and Advance America.
During each of the last four years, the Herald-Journal has been honored to win the S.C. Press Association President’s Cup, which recognizes overall excellence in its given circulation category. And, in 2012, staffers took first-place in the state press association’s reporting in-depth category for their coverage of a miniature train derailment that injured 28 people and killed a 6-year-old child.
The Herald-Journal is owned by Daytona Beach, Fla.-based Halifax Media Group, which consists of 33 newspapers and affiliated websites in five states.
Interested job-seekers should send resumes, cover letters and examples of published articles to City Editor Luke Connell at luke.connell@shj.com.
Online Content Producer/ Reporter
The Gadsden Times is looking to hire an experienced online content producer/reporter position. An ideal candidate would have two or more years of experience working in this capacity at a daily newspaper.
Some Essential Duties
· Manage websites
· Produce multimedia content for a daily newspaper
· Drive web traffic through social media outlets, such as Facebook and Twitter and other online tools
· Write and edit stories
· Post stories and photos and collaborate with sports team
· Work closely with photo and news departments to help develop multimedia elements to accompany stories
· Working schedule could include some night shifts, weekends and some holidays
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
· Sound news judgment
· Excellent written and photography skills
· Ability to shoot and edit video and basic knowledge of HTML
· Experience with content management systems
· Proficiency with Photoshop and Microsoft Office
· Ability to react quickly to breaking news
Send cover letter, resume, and samples of online work and writing to Ron Reaves, The Gadsden Times, P.O. Box 188, Gadsden AL 35901 or ron.reaves@gadsdentimes.com. No phone calls, please. The Gadsden Times is owned by Halifax Media Group, one of the largest and fastest growing newspaper groups in the nation.
Online-Digital Content Producer
Produce online and digital content for The Courier and Daily Comet, sister newspapers covering a colorful Cajun community in Houma and Thibodaux, La. You’ll work on various platforms, including websites, smart phones, e-readers and other new and evolving online and digital technologies. Tasks include posting stories and photographs, shooting and editing videos, engaging in social media, producing interactive graphics and designing web pages. You’ll learn new skills as new technologies come online and evolve. Become an active part of a fun and aggressive newsroom an hour west of New Orleans. The Courier, circulation 14,000, has earned Newspaper of the Year honors from the Louisiana Press Association for most of the past decade. The Daily Comet, at 9,000 circulation, has also been recognized for its quality journalism. We’re looking for someone with skills in website content-management systems, HTML coding, JavaScript, Photoshop, Flash and CSS, video shooting and editing and basic computer use. Valid driver’s license required. Four-year college degree preferred.
Send samples of your online work to Karen Dauzat, 3030 Barrow St., Houma, La. 70360 or e-mail to karen.dauzat@houmatoday.com or on our website at houmatoday.com or dailycomet.com click on Jobs and scroll down and click on Work For Us.
We offer great benefits such as medical, dental, vision 401k, life insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. The Courier and Daily Comet are drug free workplace.
Digital Editor
The Tuscaloosa News is seeking a digital editor to manage our websites and other digital platforms. The ideal candidate would have previous experience producing and promoting multimedia content for a daily newspaper operation, sound news judgment, understanding of libel law and journalistic ethics, familiarity with content management systems and SEO practices, excellent writing and photography skills, ability to shoot and edit video and proficiency with HTML, Adobe Premier, Caspio, Photoshop and Microsoft Office. The digital editor is a supervisory position, reporting to the executive editor, and with the authority, in collaboration with the city editor and other editors, to direct online content producers, videographers, reporters, photographers and some other newsroom employees to develop each day’s news report, as well as weekend plans and long-term projects. The position requires a self-starter who can react quickly to breaking news and ensure the newsroom is working with a sense of urgency to provide content for and update our digital products. This person also interacts with key staff members in other departments at the newspaper and must be connected with members of the community and news sources.
Responsibilities include producing, editing, organizing and managing content on tuscaloosanews.com and other digital platforms, including driving web traffic through social media outlets, such as Facebook and Twitter, and other online tools, writing and editing stories, posting stories and photos, managing blogs, building databases, engaging with site users and collaborating with sports, photo and news departments to help develop multimedia elements to accompany stories. Work schedule typically would be M-F during the day but could include night shifts, weekends and some holidays. Four-year degree in journalism, communications or related field, preferred. Send cover letter, resume, and samples of online work and writing to Executive Editor Michael James, The Tuscaloosa News, P.O. Box 20587, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402-0587 or michael.james@tuscaloosanews.com. No phone calls, please.
The Tuscaloosa News serves Tuscaloosa, Ala., and the surrounding region of west central Alabama, and is owned by Daytona Beach, Fla.-based Halifax Media Group, one of the largest and fastest growing newspaper groups in the nation.
Sun Journal - Director, Advertising Sales
New Bern, NC
The Sun Journal is seeking a proven Advertising Sales Director to lead its multimedia advertising sales team. We are looking for an energetic leader who is dedicated to achieving and surpassing sales goals, as well as focused on delivering value to customers.
Competitive candidates will be:
· Able to develop and execute advertising sales plans to achieve print and digital revenue goals. This will include the ability to analyze market conditions and competitive business situations, identify new business opportunities and to implement creative sales strategies.
· A digital leader, who is knowledgeable about digital technologies and has a proven track-record of driving digital sales performance.
· Collaborative, working with other department heads and the publisher to develop and execute short- and long-term strategies that bring revenue opportunities and innovative approaches to our market.
· Hands-on, having a talent for coaching sales professionals and sales management to maximize their potential and build long-term client relationships.
Other qualifications include:
· A bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business administration or other relevant area. Appropriate experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
· A minimum of five years advertising sales leadership experience and previous success as a print and online sales performer. Only candidates with relevant newspaper industry experience will be considered.
· P&L experience, with knowledge of forecasting and modeling tools.
· Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
· The ability to learn and use a variety of software programs, including a CRM system.
Compensation includes a base salary commensurate with experience and a performance-based bonus opportunity. Owned by the Halifax Media Group, we offer excellent benefits, including health, dental, life, LTD, 401K, domestic partner benefits and more. The Sun Journal is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce.
The Sun Journal is a multi-media news & advertising organization, with a daily circulation of 13k and 15k Sunday. Our online presence can be seen at www.NewBernSJ.com.
As Craven County's only daily newspaper, the Sun Journal is the area's premier local news provider, offering both print and online coverage of Craven, Pamlico, and Jones counties. We provide a team-based environment that encourages all employees to play an active role in the ongoing improvements and growth of our company.
The Sun Journal is an award-winning daily newspaper, located in New Bern, the colonial capital of North Carolina. New Bern, the county seat of Craven County, is located less than an hour from the beach and sits at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent rivers.
Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Linda.Lawson@NewBernSJ.com or mail the same to: HR Manager, Sun Journal, 3200 Wellons Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562