http://www.okpress.comTue, 09 Feb 2010 03:49:38 GMThttp://www.okpress.com/sports-editor5Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:44:18 GMTJennifer GillilandCity: Sallisaw
Newspaper: Sequoyah County Times
Salary: negotiable
Job Description & Requirements: The Sequoyah County Times is seeking a sports editor to join the team of our award-winning semi-weekly newspaper in eastern Oklahoma. We specialize in local news with a heavy emphasis on balanced coverage of eight high school athletic programs throughout our coverage area. In addition to sports writing, the ideal candidate will also be skilled in copy editing, photography and page design. Experience with Adobe CS4 (InDesign and PhotoShop) is a major plus. This position is also responsible for providing and updating sports-related content on our Website. Competitive pay, retirement matching, and partially paid health insurance are just part of the pay package.
Contact: Please send resume to Jeff Mayo at jeffmayo@seqcotimes.com. Or mail to Jeff Mayo, Sequoyah County Times, 111 N. Oak Street, Sallisaw, OK 74955. ]]>http://www.okpress.com/sports-editor5http://www.okpress.com/advertising-account-executive1Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:54:56 GMTJennifer GillilandCity:  Oklahoma City
Newspaper:  OKC Friday
Salary Range:  Base plus commission
Job Description & Requirements:  OKC Friday is seeking an Advertising Account Executive to add to our team of newspaper professionals. The successful candidate will be driven to achieve with established accounts and new customers. We are looking for someone with the expertise to sell the benefits of Oklahoma's largest suburban weekly as an effective advertising vehicle.
Contact:  Please email resume and references to roseokcfriday@aol.com ]]>http://www.okpress.com/advertising-account-executive1http://www.okpress.com/editor6Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:54:46 GMTJennifer GillilandCity:  Central Oklahoma
Newspaper or Company:  Confidential
Salary Range:  $30k - $35k
Job Description & Requirements: Community newspaper is seeking an editor to lead newsroom staff as well as oversee daily operations of well-established bi-weekly newspaper. The candidate will work closely with the publisher and should understand the importance of community journalism, specialty publications as well as print and online sales opportunities. Must be professional, motivational and exceptional leadership and organizational skills are a must. Competitive salary, paid vacation and holiday pay, 401(k) plan, medical, dental and vision insurance available.
Contact:  Send resume and clippings to blndrms1@gmail.com  ]]>http://www.okpress.com/editor6http://www.okpress.com/advertising-manager1Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:04:49 GMTJennifer GillilandCity:  Monticello, AR
Company:  Advance Monticellonian
Job Description & Requirements:  “This South Arkansas town's newspaper/magazine/ shopper operation has an immediate opening for an Advertising Director.” The job responsibilities include leading a staff of 2-3 salespeople; overseeing the sales and marketing of an award-winning weekly newspaper and associated shopper; enhancing magazine and other niche publication projects; and overseeing the marketing of the best newspaper website in the state.  Sales training ability, budgeting skills, and goal setting experience are required. Customer service and a strong work ethic must be top priority. The pay is negotiable, with Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance and other benefits.
Contact:  Send resume to Publisher at publisher@monticellonews.net. ]]>http://www.okpress.com/advertising-manager1http://www.okpress.com/editor5Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:20:05 GMTJennifer GillilandCity:  Greenville, Texas
Company:  Herald-Banner Publications
Job Description & Requirements:  The Herald-Banner, Greenville (Texas)  is currently seeking an editor to lead an award-winning newsroom staff. In addition to leading the 7,000-plus circulated daily Herald-Banner, this position also leads three weekly newspapers in Rockwall, Commerce and Royse City as well as a quarterly magazine for Hunt County. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of publishing outstanding community newspapers, specialty publications and aggressive website information as well as be a member of a great management team that is always striving to serve its customers better. 
The editor is an essential member of a senior management team currently instilling a productive culture based in teamwork between all departments.  You will need exceptional leadership, organizational and management skills.
Greenville, located about 30 miles east of the Dallas Metroplex on Interstate 30, offers a great small town lifestyle with all the conveniences of the metropolitan area just a short drive away.
Contact:  Interested applicants should contact Publisher Lisa Chappell at lchappell@cnhi.com. ]]>http://www.okpress.com/editor5http://www.okpress.com/advertising-sales-manager1Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:42:40 GMTJennifer GillilandCity:  Pauls Valley
Newspaper:  Pauls Valley Daily Democrat
Salary:  Negotiable
Job Description & Requirements:  Are you ready to manage the advertising department of a small daily newspaper with big ideas? Then get in touch with us. We're a five-day-a-week afternoon daily — the only daily in the county. Sure, the economy is a bit stressed, but our local businesses are holding their own. There's plenty of low-hanging fruit and growth potential here for a motivated, eager advertising manager. You'll need good organizational skills, enthusiasm and sales skills. You'll manage and coach a small staff, file reports, help determine sales goals and budgets and help develop, plan and implement special sections. You'll also maintain your own call list. Some design experience would be helpful; creativity is a must. Pauls Valley sits on I-35, about 35 miles south of Norman, an hour south of Oklahoma City and 2.5 hours north of Dallas. We boast about our downtown brick streets, solid downtown and year-round festivals.
Contact:  Send a cover letter explaining why you're the best candidate for the job, a resume, reference list and work samples to Shelley Ridenour, publisher, Pauls Valley Daily Democrat, P.O. Box 790, Pauls Valley, OK 73075 or to sridenour@paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com ]]>http://www.okpress.com/advertising-sales-manager1http://www.okpress.com/community-news-writer-for-eastwordWed, 23 Dec 2009 04:30:12 GMTJennifer GillilandCity:  Oklahoma City
Newspaper:  Tierra Media Group
Job Description & Requirements:  Tierra Media Group will begin publishing a weekly community newspaper in March 2010 for Eastern Oklahoma County. Prefer an educated individual with at least one year reporting for daily/weekly newspaper.
Contact Information:  Stefanie Brickman, 3701 N. Shartel, Oklahoma City, OK  73118
or sbrickman@tierramediagroup.com]]>http://www.okpress.com/community-news-writer-for-eastwordhttp://www.okpress.com/executive-directorTue, 15 Dec 2009 21:09:10 GMTOPACity:  Albuquerque, New Mexico
Company:  New Mexico Press Association
Job Description & Requirements:   Terrific opportunity for an exceptional leader to take this newspaper organization to a new level. This is a challenging job that requires excellent sales, organizational, financial and management skills. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in integrating new media with traditional newspaper operations at various-sized operations. Lobbying experience is a plus. Currently, the association is managed as a two-person operation based in Albuquerque. Salary and bonus opportunities will grow as operations expand. 
Contact Information: To apply, send resume and cover letter to Executive Director, New Mexico Press Association, P.O. Box 30518, Albuquerque, NM 87190, fax to 505-275-1449, or email to director@nmpress.org. Applications should be received by Jan. 4, 2010. ]]>http://www.okpress.com/executive-directorhttp://www.okpress.com/advertising-director3Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:39:15 GMTJennifer GillilandCity:  Palestine, Texas
Newspaper:  Palestine Herald Press
Job Description & Requirements:  Situated deep in the heart of beautiful East Texas, the Palestine Herald Press, (a five-day a week newspaper, 5,500 daily and 6,100 Sunday)  is seeking an experienced, innovative, high-energy professional to lead our sales team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as marketing knowledge and a sense of creativity to help develop new revenue opportunities within the market.
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: meet and exceed set monthly revenue goals, budgeting, motivate, supervise and train the sales staff, coordinate sales efforts between Palestine and four additional papers within the East Texas Newspaper group, all the while controlling expenses and delivering a superior publication.
Palestine has the advantage of small community life yet lies within less than an hour’s drive of Tyler and less than two hours drive of Dallas. The rolling hills, verdant pine trees and sparkling lakes of the area make Palestine a wonderful place to live. The area offers outstanding healthcare facilities and strong educational opportunities.
Resumes accepted through November 30, 2009.
Contact Information: Send resumes to gwconnor@cnhi.com or mail to: Gary Connor, Publisher, Palestine Herald Press, P.O. Box 379, Palestine, Texas 75802 ]]>http://www.okpress.com/advertising-director3http://www.okpress.com/business-managerSat, 14 Nov 2009 23:36:49 GMTJennifer GillilandCity:  Palestine, Texas
Newspaper:  Palestine Herald Press
Salary Range:  Lower $40s
Job Description & Requirements:  The Palestine Herald Press is seeking a Business Manager for its East Texas newspaper operations. This position is responsible for A/R, A/P, payroll for five newspapers, inventory, local HR management, month-end entries and closing, providing performance reports to publisher, working closely with corporate business associates, assisting with budget preparation and supervising daily business operations.
In addition to being knowledgeable in accounting, applicants must be organized, punctual, able to work well with others, perform efficiently and effectively under deadlines, and should have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn newspaper specific software quickly.
Applicants must have either a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or 5 years or more accounting experience. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan, medical, dental and vision insurance available.
Contact Information:  Send resumes to gwconnor@cnhi.com or mail to: Gary Connor, Publisher, Palestine Herald Press, P.O. Box 379, Palestine, Texas 75802]]>http://www.okpress.com/business-manager