Advertising Sales Representative: The Journal, a 7-day-a-week newspaper, is looking for an advertising sales representative. The ideal candidate will be detail and deadline oriented, have strong communication skills, with a fundamental knowledge of web based marketing. You will be working with established accounts with the potential to add to your client list. Benefit package includes 401(k), paid vacation and holidays. Send or e-mail your resume to Tim Babel, Advertising Director, The Journal, Box 487, New Ulm, MN 56073, tbabel@nujournal.com.
Advertising Sales: The Stillwater Gazette is looking to expand it dynamic sales force. The Gazette seeks an enthusiastic and self-motivated team player to join its staff as an Outside Sales Representative. The ideal candidate has newspaper advertising background and sales experience. In addition, excellent time management and communication skills are required. As a member of the Sun Newspaper Group, the Gazette offers an excellent salary and commission program, plus benefits. If you would like to join our fast-paced and professional team, please send your resume to: Mark Berriman, Publisher, Stillwater Gazette, 1931 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater, MN 55082, Fax 651-439-4713, mberriman@acnpapers.com.
Advertising Representative: The Farmington Independent, part of the RiverTown Newspaper Group and Forum Communications Company, has an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for a career at an award-winning newspaper helping local businesses succeed. This team player will call on new businesses, service existing accounts, create special sections and promotions, and participate in the overall advertising process. Must have excellent communication skills, be creative and detail oriented. Ability to understand an advertiser’s goals and then develop them into a successful advertising campaign required. Previous outside sales experience and knowledge of the local business community is preferred. A valid driver’s license with a driving record that is insurable by the company is mandatory. In return we provide a competitive base salary plus commission and comprehensive benefits package. Forward resume and earnings history to Farmington Independent, attn: Chad Hjellming, P.O. Box 192, Farmington, MN, 55024. Or send them by e-mail to chjellming@farmingtonindependent.com.
Publication Production Manager: Minnesota Premier Publications seeks a creative individual to lead our graphics team. Candidate will wear a lot of hats: supervise graphic artists, coordinate print schedules, oversee operations of the production/graphics department, work with photography staff, and design ads or pages as needed. Who we’re looking for: a mature, positive, experienced manager with a strong design sense to lead and challenge our designers. Personal requirements: a cooperative and collaborative attitude, an absolute respect for deadlines, organized, positive communication style, and a sense of humor. We take great pride in our publications, and a love of print is also important. Technical requirements: extensive experience with Macintosh computers, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign, and font management software. Filemaker experience a plus. As for us, our family of publications is made up of two community newspapers: Southwest and Downtown Journals; and two monthlies: Minnesota Parent and Good Age. What we offer is a relaxed, positive working environment in a great downtown location with a young, talented staff, mature ownership, and a dog. Benefits include paid personal and vacation time, health and dental insurance, bus pass, office bikes, and IRA. Please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to productionmanagerjob@mnpubs.com, ATTN: Janis Hall. No phone calls, please.
Outdoors writer wanted: FLW Outdoors is looking for reporters to cover professional fishing tournaments throughout the U.S. Fishing background and digital photography skills a plus. Must be willing to travel. Send resume and writing samples to: Gary Mortenson, 2900 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2100.
Sports Reporter/Photographer positions: Like sports? Like writing? The ECM Post Review has a perfect opportunity for you. We have 2 positions open, one covering North Branch and one covering Rush City. Each position is 15 hours per week, working afternoons/evenings and some weekends. Candidates must have great writing skills and be able to take photographs. They must also be responsible, dedicated, energetic and curious. The candidates will be given assignments for the week at a weekly meeting and must have stories/photos sent in before deadline. Send Resume to: MaryHelen Swanson, Editor, ECM Post Review, P.O. Box 366, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-674-7025, fax 651-674-7026, e-mail editor.postreview@ecm-inc.com.
Reporter Wanted: The Sebeka Menahga Review Messenger, a weekly newspaper covering the Menahga, Sebeka, Nimrod and Wolf Lake area in north-central Minnesota, has an opening for a general assignment reporter. This position will include but not be limited to covering local government meetings and community events, writing human interest stories, and general news photography. Hours will vary and include some evening and weekend time as those events occur. Compensation package includes competitive salary, health insurance and pension plan. Experience preferred but not necessary. Apply to Tim Bloomquist, Editor, P.O. Box 309, Sebeka, MN 56477, call 218-837-5558, or e-mail tim@reviewmessenger.com.


