Publishing Jobs

Job Title: Outside Sales Professionals Company: JCL Media Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Description: JCL Media has several opportunities for dynamic outside sales professionals to join our sales team. Use your sales expertise to earn high commissions and repeat business. We are looking for someone who has: an entrepreneurial spirit and possess a driven desire to be the BEST; 2 years of outside sales experience including client and business development: media or advertising sales experience is a plus; Experience in closing sales in a deadline driven environment ;Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Communicator and able to make clear and concise presentations; Ability to build strong, long-lasting client relationships; Highly motivated and results-oriented; Must be able to work independently.

Job Title: Sales Executive Company: Publication Services, Inc. Location: Champaign, IL Description: TITLE: Sales Executive STATUS: Salaried (Base,Expenses,Commission) REPORTS TO: VP of Sales DATE: 2009 We are a full-service, pre-press company located in Champaign, Illinois. Some of the services we offer to major publishers throughout the United States include copyediting, proofreading, indexing, graphics, and translations. In existence since 1977, we currently maintain a staff of approximately 45 full-time employees as well as additional freelance personnel. I. SCOPE A sales executive performs sales duties as outlined below for geographical or subject areas as determined by the VP of Sales. He or she is a part of the sales team and will work closely with other department members at meetings, presentations, and exhibits. He or she will also develop a thorough understanding of pre-press book production, XML conversion, content development, translations services, and interactive media. A sales executive must meet or exceed defined targets as well as the overall sales objectives of the company. II. DUTIES 1. Researches, identifies, and develops sales prospects. 2. Identifies gatekeepers and corporate hierarchy within each targeted organization. 3. Makes cold calls by telephone or computer and in person at individual companies or trade shows. 4. Schedules conference calls and meetings. 5. Develops proposals. 6. Follows-up on sales closings. 7. Develops marketable niches within publishing organizations. 8. Works to expand contact base within each client organization. Individual does not have to live in Illinois. EOE

Job Title: Marketing Manager Company: Barron's Educational Series, Inc. Location: Hauppauge, NY Description: Barron's is one of America's leading publishers of test preparation manuals and school directories. In addition we publish an extensive line of children's books, pet care manuals, cookbooks and art books as well as learning materials on DVD; CD and CD-ROM. We are seeking a Marketing Manager to join our six-person marketing team headquartered on Long Island. The manager will plan and supervise various marketing programs to ensure that company's products and image is communicated effectively to all channels. The manager will also plan creative and effective print/electronic/online marketing campaigns and manage the marketing budget to drive revenue and achieve income objectives.

Job Title: Editorial Director/Assoc. Pub. Company: Sounds True Location: Louisville, CO Description: Sounds True, a multimedia spirituality publisher located in Boulder, Colorado, seeks a dynamic Editorial Director/Associate Publisher to oversee the creative division of the company, including the editorial, managing editorial, studio, art, and copy teams. Editorial Director/Associate Publisher will be accountable for the quality and timely production of the entire line of Sounds True products. Duties include: Managing the acquisition of 75+ products per year, including books, spoken-word audio, music, and online courses, while maintaining the quality and vision of the Sounds True brand Overseeing the development and production of all products from inception to publication, with a focus on quality and timeliness Working closely with other teams to develop new online formats while maintaining the core product line Meeting and exceeding division budget goals Contributing to overall company strategy, vision, and decision-making Ideal candidate will have 10+ years experience in the book publishing business, primarily in an active editorial role including both acquisitions and management. He or she will be a visionary leader adept at high-level strategy and interdepartmental communication and collaboration, while at the same time a compassionate and effective manager of personnel. Perhaps most importantly, candidate will have a genuine connection to the content published by Sounds True, and will be willing to relocate to beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Interested parties should send cover letter and resume to HR, Sounds True, 413 S. Arthur Ave., Louisville, CO 80027. Fax: Register to View . E-mail: Register to View Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No calls please.

Job Title: Daily sports editor Company: Alamosa Newspapers, Inc. Location: Alamosa, CO Description: Cover 14 high schools and some NCAA Div. II athletics. Writing, photography and some page layout required.

Job Title: Digital Content Editor Company: Lerner Publishing Group Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Founded in 1959, Lerner Publishing Group based in Minneapolis, is one of the nation’s largest independent children’s book publishing companies. With more than 3,000 titles in print, Lerner Publishing Group produces high-quality books that serve the retail, school and library markets for grades K-12 on a variety of subjects including biographies, social studies, science, geography, sports, picture books, activity books, multicultural issues, and fiction. The digital content editor’s primary responsibility will be directing and leading the process of conceptualizing digital content opportunities during brainstorming and long-range planning in conjunction with LPG’s editorial directors, director of product development, and director of e-Content. The digital content editor will coordinate with editors, authors, and freelance resources the creation of additional content assets, beyond those that are published in print form, to be transformed into digital format. The digital content editor will work with the editor in chief and the director of e-Content to produce an electronic publishing plan each season, from conceptualization through publishing, to meet company goals. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Working with the editorial directors and in collaboration with the product development and e-Content directors, develops and oversees the digital content publishing plan, making sure it’s consistent with LPG’s overall editorial content strategy, time, costs, and quality standards. 2. Acquires, writes, edits, and delivers new and complementary digital content to be developed by the e-Content team. 3. Creates content focused on LPG’s various customer bases, with an eye toward triggering deeper engagement from those customers. 4. Identifies market needs and maintains an up-to-date awareness of industry trends and issues. Monitors developing trends in curriculum and library usage of e-Content. 5. Re-purposes existing print content for digital transformation. 6. Participates in the acquisition of new content to be used in digital products. 7. Develops, maintains, and communicates broad knowledge of digital trends in the school/library and curriculum spheres. 8. Monitors the digital products of our competitors. 9. Monitors blogs, tweets, and other social-networking media that discuss children’s books and the use of digital content in the educational sphere. 10. Travels to and participates in relevant conferences throughout the year.

Job Title: Assistant to the Publisher Company: JCL Media Location: South Jersey Area, NJ Description: Positive, energetic person with diverse skills; knowledge of both PC and Mac; Some basic graphic design helpful; South Jersey area.

Job Title: Medical Writer Company: Robert Michael Educational Institute Location: Voorhees, NJ Description: This is an in-house position for the candidate with medical education company experience and the ability to write materials for a wide range of therapeutic areas. Familiarity with writing continuing medical education (CME) monographs, newletters, and other print materials is essential. Responsibilities include writing needs assessments for grant proposals, slide presentations with speaker notes (in PowerPoint), monographs, newsletters, medical surveys outcomes reports, questions for outcomes and CME learning assessments, and other CME materials. Candidate must be competent in searching and synthesizing medical literature. Candidate must effectively interact with other team members to respond to inquiries and resolve problems; must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; and have the ability to work within tight deadlines while working on multiple activities at a time. Bachelor’s degree required along with at least 4 years of CME writing experience with specific experience in the therapeutic areas of Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and HIV preferred. Some travel may be required.

Job Title: Sales Manager/Director Company: Hispanic Business Inc. Location: Open, NY Description: Hispanic Business Magazine is seeking an enthusiastic, high energy Sales Executive Manager/Director who has experience in managing a sales team, selling Integrated packages and understands online, print & events. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience. Responsibilities include: sales operation and management of sales staff, creating comprehensive sales plans for the sales team that outlines methods for developing new accounts while increasing existing business. Responsible for all day-to-day sales operations of the department. Responsible for insuring sales staff meet their assigned annual sales goals, based on prior year repeat business and new business development. Duties include helping shape and execution of new business development strategy, managing a proprietary Sales Tracking System, managing staff development, annual budget planning, reporting to senior management, and working tactically and strategically with relevant support departments such as Marketing, IT, and Circulation. Hispanic Business Magazine is seeking an enthusiastic, high energy Sales Executive who has experience in selling Integrated packages and understands online, print & events. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience. Responsibilities include: sales operation and management of sales staff, creating comprehensive sales plans for the sales team that outlines methods for developing new accounts while increasing existing business. Responsible for all day-to-day sales operations of the department. Responsible for insuring sales staff meet their assigned annual sales goals, based on prior year repeat business and new business development. Duties include helping shape and execution of new business development strategy, managing a proprietary Sales Tracking System, managing staff development, annual budget planning, reporting to senior management, and working tactically and strategically with relevant support departments such as Marketing, IT, and Circulation.

Job Title: Advertising and Marketing Director - Company: Location: Ukiah, CA Description: 101 Things to Do, the best-selling visitor magazine (http://www.101things.com/) is looking for a rock-star ad sales executive / manager, for our Mendocino publication. About the Position: You will be the only staff of a one-person advertising department for this small media company, which produces a print magazine, website, digital magazine. You will handle all aspects of the advertising sales process for both print and online advertising, including prospecting, maintaining consistent contact with clients and potential clients, negotiating contracts with clients, billing, artwork trafficking and database management. Proven success in prospecting clients, building relationships, growing sales and closing deals is a must. You must be a client-focused, driven, self-motivated individual who thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a hands-on environment. You must have a great work ethic and a good sense of humor (as do our other employees in a very small, friendly organization). You must be able to work independently with input from the publisher. You will be interacting with the editorial, design and production departments as well. About us: 101 Things to Do is a 28-year old media company that publishes both 101 Things to Do magazine and our online property, www.101things.com. This is a relaxed, small, friendly company. Our company head quarters are located in Eureka California. About You: We are looking for someone with the ability and drive to lead us into our 29th year and take us to the next level. Ideally, you have experience with and skill at managing all aspects of an ad dept. and can do so with little supervision. You don?t mind tackling day-to-day minutiae as well as sophisticated, executive level tasks. You believe the phrase, ?That?s not in my job description? should be banished along with ?synergy? . You?re organized, thoughtful and managerial, and able to put in procedures and processes in place where outdated ones may have previously appeared. You?re growth oriented and you want to grow the company and your department. Job Responsibilities: ? Achieve/exceed assigned revenue objectives selling both print and web advertising. ? Maintain a solid relationship with existing clients. ? Prospect, contact, qualify and close current and prospective customers. ? Quickly develop a thorough understanding of 101 Things to Do. ? Develop strategic proposals and insertion orders for clients. ? Oversee and help with the delivers of magazines in the territory ? Oversee trafficking and make sure ads run as scheduled. ? Represent the company at client meetings. ? Participate in internal status meetings. Job Requirements: ? Must be Internet savvy and have a solid knowledge of MS Office and contact management software ? Excellent verbal and written communication skills ? Proactive and positive work ethic ? Strong negotiating skills ? Innovator, highly creative problem-solver (i.e., can usually find a better way) ? Confident and credible, trustworthy, detail-oriented ? Ability to handle accounts independently and work as part of a team ? Excellent project management and organizational skills Schedule/Compensation: ? 40 hours/week with some nights and weekend hours ? Health insurance and paid vacation after 90 days ? Salary plus bonus based on performance. Job Title: Advertising and Marketing Director How to apply: Send your resume and a COVER LETTER THAT TELLS US WHAT SEPARATES YOU FROM THE PACK. Why are you the best person for this position? Send to Register to View Register to View