Publishing Jobs

Job Title: Account Executive-Multi Media Company: Target Media Partners Location: Redding, CA Description: DO YOU WANT A CAREER IN ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTING A PROVEN WINNER? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER WITH A DYNAMIC, RAPID CHANGING, YET SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYER? Target Media Partners (www.TargetMediaPartners.com) is an exciting, rapidly growing multi-media company comprised of 75+ targeted print publications in the classified advertising industry and a nationwide website (www.recycler.com) We are looking for candidates in the Redding, CA area who love challenges, innovation, creativity, and are dedicated to being the best. Responsibilities: Convert prospects into long term clients Drive online advertising sales and optimize online ad trends and innovations for the client Identify and sell to new advertisers and persuade existing print advertisers to leverage online Manage an account list and adhere to deadlines. Developing sales strategies prior to contacting clients, using a variety of visuals, including mockups and other sales aids You will formulate client advertising recommendations in multi-media platforms, which are specifically designed to meet your customer's needs and objectives Handling an aggressive schedule of daily sales activities, you will schedule, organize, and prioritize work to meet both customer and company goals and deadlines. Accuracy and organization are critical to your success Visiting client business locations to obtain critical information about client markets and challenges. You will present the benefits associated with multi-media advertising programs, along with their intended results Analyze past campaign performance and make recommendations for improvement Qualifications: Strong organizational skills and the ability to work without direct supervision; High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills; Excellent communication skills, A strong ability to present information clearly and completely both through oral and written presentation; Attention to detail and consistency; Reliable with strong follow through skills; Strong motivation to grow revenue streams; Internally motivated to grow and succeed in a fast paced environment; Candidates must have reliable transportation, a valid drivers' license, proof of auto insurance and a clean driving record. Our unique entrepreneurial management approach will allow the right individual unlimited opportunity to put their skills to work! With that spirit, we pair a highly competitive commission program with a great benefits package. If you truly have the drive to succeed, you will have no problem achieving your annual compensation goals. To be considered please forward your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience to: Register to View Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Manager, Creative Company: American Girl Location: Middleton, WI Description: American Girl celebrates girls through our premium quality dolls, books, clothing, and accessories. Come and experience play at American Girl! This position will manage a staff of art directors and designers and direct the creation of all illustration, photography and graphic design for books, magazines, product development, retail experience product and other non-marketing materials. This individual will lead the creative effort to ensure that artwork and design successfully represent the American Girl brand in a consistent and brand correct manner. Requirements: An Associate or Bachelors degree in a design-related field Proficient in Adobe In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Word, Outlook, Excel & Powerpoint A minimum of 10 years of design experience (magazine and/or book publishing preferred) Previous supervisory experience Previous experience working with childrens literature preferred

Job Title: Communications Director/Editor Company: San Mateo County Medical Association Location: San Mateo, CA Description: Responsible for managing all aspects of publishing a monthly 20-page publication, producing camera-ready 210-page annual membership directory, copyediting and layout for a 4-page monthly newsletter; solicitation of advertisisng for monthly and annual publications, web site maintenance, coordination of quarterly medical office managers seminars, development of print media and brandidng materials. Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in communications or journalism. Strong writing skills. Competency in InDesign, PageMaker, and PhotoShop software. Send resume to Register to View

Job Title: Sales Director Company: Journeyworks Publishing Location: Santa Cruz, CA Description: Journeyworks Publishing is looking for a Sales Director. Journeyworks is a leading national publisher of health promotion materials. Our 600+ pamphlets, posters and booklets are purchased by public health departments, schools and universities, hospitals, medical clinics, and social service agencies. We are known for our creative, multi-cultural, easy-to-read products and our friendly, flexible customer service. Founded in 1995, we are a profitable and stable company with a great reputation in the public health and education fields. We are looking for a Sales Director to turn our emerging in-house sales efforts into a robust data-driven sales program and help us expand beyond our current direct marketing efforts (catalogs, brochures, email marketing). This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has a deep understanding of how to use data to drive sales campaigns and who also has the relationship building skills to personally cultivate and sell top accounts. Applicants must have a strong record of success in sales (experience selling to institutions/government entities is a significant plus), proven superior analytic and budgeting skills and the ability to motivate and direct staff. Please see the attached job description for details on the responsibilities and requirements of the job. We offer a competitive salary and good benefits including health/dental coverage, PTO (paid time off) and a profit sharing pension plan. Journeyworks is located in Santa Cruz, California, home to redwood trees, the Giant Dipper roller coaster, the famed surfing spot Steamer Lane, more state parks and beaches than any other county in California, and the University of California at Santa Cruz. We have the best of many worlds: We are ninety minutes from the art and culture of San Francisco, thirty minutes from the malls of San Jose and the golf courses of Pebble Beach, while also having year-around mild weather, clean air, great bookstores, a vibrant music and theater culture, and an open and progressive community. For more information about Journeyworks please go to: www.journeyworks.com For a PDF version of this job description, please go to www.journeyworks.com/jobs.asp If you are interested in this position, please send your resume with a cover letter summarizing your interest, relevant experience and salary history and expectations to: Judith Carey, VP Search Committee Chair Email: Register to View Fax: Register to View Mail: 763 Chestnut Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Sales Director Job Description Journeyworks Publishing The Sales Director will be responsible for analyzing current sales trends from both within our current customer base and through current and emerging health promotion channels in order to develop sales strategies and grow sales revenue. He/She will direct and manage the sales staff while also personally developing profitable relationships with larger customers. He/She will work closely with Marketing to coordinate sales and marketing efforts and will use his/her customer knowledge and contacts to help in the planning for new products. Responsibilities Develop, manage, motivate, and lead the sales staff. Establish sales goals by product or market category. Evaluate current sales data within categories and develop a strategy that will enhance customer coverage and increase sales. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers. Ensure sales goals are achieved by establishing sales goals for: revenue, # of new accounts, customer retention, and product/unit sales Develop analytic tools and metrics to support planning, sales reporting and sales performance management and effectiveness, Create and manage an annual sales budget. Assist marketing and product development teams by contributing to product and marketing strategy, by helping to develop new products to keep pace with changing customer needs, and by working with Marketing to conceptualize, launch, and manage special promotions. Help to develop new initiatives or opportunities in digital publishing. Qualifications: Five to ten-plus years in health related publishing including sales to public health programs, medical clinics, hospitals, social service organizations and schools. Seven-plus years in sales and sales management positions including experience in managing telephone sales. Significant experience in government sales, including GSA contract sales. Must have a high level of enthusiasm and energy, and a good sense of humor Strong mathematical and analytic skills and ability to organize and interpret sales data Solid background in forecasting and budgeting. Ability to understand and create financial reports a must. Excellent communication (oral and written), persuasion, and presentation skills. Ability to identify and develop new market opportunities. Experience working in cross-functional environments including Sales, Marketing, Product Development and Fulfillment. Experience with CRM solutions and Salesforce.com is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office including strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel. Sales Director (Specific Responsibilities) Reports to: Publisher Directly Supervises: Telephone Sales Reps Other Sales Staff tbd Budget Responsibility: Net Sales Budget Sales Travel and Entertainment Budget Accountability: Sales Campaign Activities Sales Campaign Financial Targets Budgeting/Financial Create and maintain a strategic 3-year sales plan. Create and manage yearly sales budgets in consultation with Publisher Develop and be responsible for detailed sales campaigns with measurable activity goals and expected sales targets Work with the Publisher to ensure that all sales goals and financial targets are met and coordinated with the goals and targets of other departments. Staffing/Personnel In association with the Publisher and Marketing Director, hire, instruct and supervise all sales staff as may be needed within the bounds of yearly and long-term budgets and plans. Ensure job descriptions for all sales staff are completed and up-to-date Assign and monitor campaigns and manage all sales staff Motivate staff and provide on-going training Evaluate staff on a annual and as-needed basis Sales Development Understand and become expert in all sales venues including state and regional public health, schools, hospitals, medical clinics, senior health and other social service programs, and other markets in which Journeyworks products are currently sold or may potentially be sold. Develop analytic reports to support planning, sales reports and sales management. Personally sell many of the top accounts. In association with the marketing department, oversee the development of sales support materials, kits and sample packets. Determine, with the Senior Editor and Marketing Director, the best "handles" for each new title. Establish and lead in-house sales meetings and train staff (including customer service staff) in up-selling, cross-selling and other sales techniques. Ensure, with Fulfillment Manager, that customers are serviced in a manner that emphasizes customer satisfaction at every opportunity. Ensure that order follow-ups, sample request follow-ups, and sales lead opportunities are fulfilled in a timely way. Identify new areas of strategic expansion, help decide which new products to develop and help determine new opportunities in digital publishing. Additional Information Physical Requirements Able to occasionally travel Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds Able to walk up and down stairs License /Documents Valid Class C Drivers License Clear DMV record To Apply Send your resume with a cover letter summarizing your interest, relevant experience and salary history and expectations to: Judith Carey, VP Search Committee Chair Email: Register to View Fax: Register to View Mail: 763 Chestnut Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Job Title: Director of Publications Company: Alliance for Crop Soil & Enviro Science Societies Location: Madison, WI Description: Publications Director sought for international scientific societies (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America) located in Madison, WI. Duties include overall management of editorial/publications staff and activities, oversight of seven peer-reviewed journals, books, outsourced publications and budgets of $3M. Great colleagues and work environment!

Job Title: Managing Editor Manager Company: Measured Progress Location: Dover, NH Description: Make a difference! Measured Progress is a growing, values-driven organization that has garnered a national reputation for the quality of our work in large-scale, customized assessment programs and professional development services. Located at our new campus of office facilities in the scenic New Hampshire seacoast region (driving distance to Boston, the White Mountains and coastal regions of ME, NH and MA), we deliver state-of-the-art solutions for grades K through 12, and strive to improve learning for all students.

Job Title: Technical Content Specialist Company: TAJ Technologies Inc Location: Bethesda, MD Description: TAJ Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Content Specialist, to be placed with our client, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. This is a full time position with TAJ Technologies Inc . This team-oriented individual will participate in developing a digital archive of journal articles in XML. Responsibilities will include converting content from varied SGML and XML sources into normalized XML. Applicants should have structured documents experience in the publishing or library/archiving industries. Technical Content Specialist The Technical Content Specialist will work on a team that supports the different document- or publications-related projects at the National Center for Biotechnology Information. General duties will include document modeling, establishing workflows, writing and debugging XSL transforms to the archival XML formats used, and general support of the content processing and programming teams. General qualifications Minimum education requirement: Bachelor's degree. Two years experience in a publishing or library science environment. Experience with web and online publications, specifically electronic journals or books. Has a positive attitude and displays flexibility and patience in interactions with all parties. Required Skills Demonstrated knowledge of SGML and/or XML and DTD and other schema languages. Ability to solve technical problems by liaising with a variety of personnel (software developers, content specialists, authors, editors). Experience with HTML, XHTML, and CSS. Excellent analytical and creative thinking skills. Excellent organizational skills, meticulous and thorough approach to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. At least one item from the "Desired Skills" list. Job Responsibilities May include: Transform and validate XML documents. Troubleshoot data conversion issues; coordinate with appropriate personnel to solve programming and content-related issues. Assist in workflow development; development of tools to ensure data integrity. Develop a thorough understanding of NLM XML format to support in-house and outside users. Develop website, with the goal towards better display, retrieval, and search of book content. TAJ Technologies, Inc. is celebrating 23 years as a leader in staffing and consulting services. We are a preferred partner to some of the most respected and dynamic organizations in healthcare, medical device, bioinformatics, financial, travel, telecommunications and other industries. Apply to: Register to View OR Register to View Shailesh Koppikar Recruiting Manager Register to View

Job Title: Publisher's Representative Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: We are looking for independent representatives to market and promote two lines of award winning children's and youth books. This can be a part time or full time position. Responsibilities include: -Contacting schools, preschools, libraries, organizations, corporations, parent groups and individuals to develop a permament customer base as a supplier of high quality children's and youth books. -Appointments and follow up with potential customers. -Order entry and customer base management. -Occassionally represents the company at PR events and conventions. -Weekly conference calls. -Attendance at monthly training meetings. (There is an online option if distances are too great) Company Provides: -Extensive training and support program. -Unlimited earning potential. -Opportunity for growth and development. -Flexible schedule. -Opportunity to work from home. Qualifications: -Prefer 2 year degree or higher or equivalent experience. -Good customer relations skills. -Self motivation and organization. Please be honest, friendly, self motivated, professional and responsible.

Job Title: Publisher Manager Company: Location: Santa Barbara, CA Description: Department: AdMax Media Inc. Job Responsibilities: ? Publisher Acquisition ? Sales ? Directing Interns Knowledge, Skill and Experience: Minimum education (or substitute experience) required: * High School Diploma, Associates or Bachelors in relevant field of study. Minimum experience required: *1-2 years in Affiliate Marketing, Online Media Buying or equivalent experience **Exceptions will be made for highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate that they are goal-oriented and sales driven Skills required: ? Thorough attention to detail and proficient analytical skills ? Goal and Sales driven ? Proficient Operation of Microsoft Office ? Advanced Knowledge of the internet AdMax Media, Inc. is a proven leader in the online marketing and media industry with a track record of maximizing revenue for its clients worldwide. AdMax Media, Inc offers a full range of services that focus on the four main components of lead generation and order acquisition: media placement; affiliate marketing; list management; and revenue enhancement. AdMax Media is looking for a Publisher Manager. This is an opportunity for hands-on experience with an internationally renowned online media placement firm. Publisher Managers will be responsible for publisher acquisition, sales, and directing interns. The job requires a thorough attention to detail and proficient analytical skills. The ideal candidate is goal and sales driven and will be available from 40+ hours per week. The position also requires proficient operation of Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of the Internet. Experience with email deployment and internet marketing experience is helpful but not required. We will train the right person but a basic foundation or a more advanced comprehension would be better suited for the position. Hardworking, dependable and serious candidates may send a resume to Register to View Learn More about AdMax Media, Inc at http://www.AdMaxMedia.com.

Job Title: Sales - Outside Sales - Account Executive - Publishing Company: Panache Partners LLC Location: Washington, DC Description: Panache Partners, LLC,www.panache.com,is one of the fastest growing Publishing companies in the country with offices in over twenty major cities in North America.We publish high-end coffee table books with circulation in all major retail book stores nationally. We are seeking two dynamic individuals to further develop and manage our client base in theWashington, DCarea. You will meet with the top industry professionals and leaders in a variety of luxury markets including Hospitality, Restaurants, Tourism and Boutique Retail Establishments. Our consultative sales approach is proven to generate top sales and continuous referrals. The successful candidate will have the following: A minimum of 5 years professional outside sales experience Successful sales track record of new business development Proven ability to work independently Stylish appearance and knowledge of the luxury market Track record of participation in trade groups or charities We offer the following: - $50,000 - $75,000 + comp plan at budget, driven by commission & bonuses Excellent training program Excellent benefit package, including 401k plan, medical & generous auto allowance Cell phone and DSL/Internet allowances provided Our top performers cherish the independence and local contacts and prominence this position affords. We produce extremely high quality products and seek that special individual that exudes quality in their appearance, personality and interaction with our customers.