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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: 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: Educational Publisher Sales Rep Company: Location: Chattanooga, TN Description: Independent Sales position with company training and support. This is a home based position, working full or part time. Work as an independent sales rep for EDC Publishing providing award winning educational books and materials to schools, libraries and organizations by developing relationships in school and library systems, direct sales and service to S&L's as well as literacy organizations. Marketing avenues also include reading incentive, 50% matching grant and book fair programs. Good phone and personalized customer service skills necessary. Knowledge of educational standards, and teaching experience a plus. Basic computer and research skills a must.

Job Title: Publisher Relations/Event Coordinator Company: Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: Joseph-Beth Booksellers Davis-Kidd Booksellers THE JOSEPH-BETH GROUP POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Event Coordinator/Publisher Relations Location: Bookstore Supervisor: PR & Events Manager Statement of Purpose: To execute and grow all aspects of the bookstore?s programming. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Author Events: Plan & execute all facets of the author event program; plan set-ups, take downs & hosting duties; research and complete all author grids; write and submit any individual author proposals; research and respond to all author requests received; work with Book Team Leader to prepare and submit each event order. This includes all non-storytime Children?s Department events. 2. In-store non-author events: Plan and execute all of the store?s non-author events. This includes: Family Fun Days, Non-Author Book Events, Classes, Bistro Events, etc. 3. Publicity: Maintain market media lists; write and distribute all event related press releases; design and print monthly events newsletter; coordinate with webmaster to update all events on the website; plan and coordinate all event related advertising; submit all event related banner requests, compile and submit all Co-Op requests for the store. 4. Follow-Up / Administrative: Write & distribute weekly 5/15s; work with Marketing Team Leader to create event sales projections; update every event in the Events database; work with the store staff to create awareness of and participation in the store events program. 5. Will conduct Children?s story time and Kid?s events. Must be comfortable working with kids. Technical Skills: ? Highly motivated individual with book and marketing experience. ? Able to manage multiple projects on strict deadlines. ? Excellent communication skills. ? Ability to speak in front of crowds. ? Excellent computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office. Salary Range: Only resumes with salary range will be accepted. _____________

Job Title: Product Specialist, DoubleClick for Publisher DFP - Mountain View Company: Google Location: New York, NY Description: Job Overview Company: Google Title: Product Specialist, DoubleClick for Publisher DFP - Mountain View Skills: Analytical, Development, Engineering, Flash, HTML, HTTP, JavaScript, Management, NeXt, Project, Project Management, Protocols, Sales, Testing Date: 8-14-2010 Location: New York, NY Area Code: 212 Employ. Type: Pay Rate: Job Length: Position ID: 0148c70a41fb87327daeba6c850f7f3f Dice ID: google Travel Required: unspecified Telecommute: no Contact Information http://www.google.com/ Product Specialist, DoubleClick for Publisher DFP - Mountain View New York, NY The area: Media and Platforms Solutions Media and Platforms Solutions (MPS) is enabling Google's next $10 billion dollar business - display advertising. We partner with the world's largest marketers, publishers, and agencies to grow their businesses through cutting edge technologies and marketing strategies. Our team consists of a sharp, analytical minds and enjoys solving complex strategic, operational, and technical challenges for the world's largest publishers and advertisers. As a member of the MPS team, you will help to push the boundaries of the online display industry. The role: Product Specialist, DoubleClick for Publisher DFP As a Publisher Product Specialist, you will partner with Product Management, Engineering and Services teams to ensure the streamlined and customer-centric design of DoubleClick Publisher product suite. Your mission is to ensure the best possible customer experience with the product, services, help-center tools and training material by creating or improving on services team knowledge, services model and product usability. You have exceptional technical skills, strong project management skills, client communication skills and have the interpersonal ability to drive alignment across different functions and personality types. Unstructured problems or chaotic situations are exciting challenges for you because you enjoy creative, proactive problem solving. Responsibilities: * Function as the internal or client facing product expert, providing guidance and best practices on the product. * Manage complex solution development, technical issues and troubleshooting. * Represent the customer or services teams, driving strategic insights and lead continuous DoubleClick product improvement efforts and ensure successful product releases. * Drive business results by improving services model, driving product serviceability, reviewing product documentation, leading services scalability and managing cross-functional project teams. * Ensure services team can successfully implement or support your product via management of the SME (subject matter expert) program, driving internal training and leading user acceptance testing. Requirements: * BA/BS or equivalent with strong academic record. Technical degree preferred. * At least 2 years of related experience, ideally in a client services environment * Strong knowledge of online advertising industry and technologies such as Javascript, HTML, HTTP Protocols, Flash. * Ability to work within a multi-functional team, uniting disparate groups across engineering, product management, services and sales in support of a common goal. * Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, to internal/external and technical/non-technical audience. Company Overview find more jobs with this company Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Google is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Company URL: http://www.google.com Rate Job Positive Neutral Negative Misrepresented job Pays below market level Not a real job Position no longer available Other Please Provide an Explanation (400 character limit) Security For security purposes, please enter the characters seen to the left in the text field below before submitting.

Job Title: General Manager / Sales Company: Location: Columbia, SC Description: DistribuTech, division of Consumer Source Inc. (a PRIMEDIA company) and the largest distributor of free consumer directories, seeks a positive, self-motivated, and aggressive sales individual for the General Manager/Sales position in our Columbia, South Carolina DistribuTech office. Responsibilities will include the total management of a profit center including the hiring and training of distribution personnel, sales, collections and ensuring quality distribution of all products. This is a great mid level sales and management opportunity in a nationwide company that has been in business for over 30 years. We offer: Base salary Commissions Total target compensation package in the mid to high $40k?s Comprehensive benefits package Matching 401k Employee stock purchase plan Advancement opportunities for outstanding performers Much more! Essential Functions: ? Responsible for meeting and exceeding sales quotas and collection quotas for market ? Responsible for creating, maintaining, and providing required market reports and files ? Responsible for contracting and terminating Independent Contractors ? Organize, negotiate and develop new distribution locations as needed ? Monitor, audit, and maintain community and single placement rack program Additional Responsibilities: ? Supervise and monitor the delivery of all free publications ? Verify all delivered quantities of publications to the market ? Analyze competitive market distribution ? Maintain all company vehicles ? Sell, renew (up-sell), service, bill and collect accounts for all pocket and service rentals ? Assist with budget preparation for the market ? Adhere to budgetary guidelines for the market ? Manage all market line item expenses ? Prepare monthly and weekly distribution tracking reports ? Update route sheets and store lists ? Maintain warehouse to audit standards ? Regularly lifts or carries object weighing an average of 35 lbs ? Regularly uses tools and warehouse machinery to complete tasks ? May perform Independent Contractor?s responsibilities as needed ? Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ? Excellent written and verbal communication skills required ? Proficient Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) Required ? Ability and willingness to adjust and adapt to internally and externally changing environments and/or technology ? Must be able to physically lift an average of 35 lbs Qualifications, Training, and Experience: ? Requires 3 - 5 years of experience hiring, supervising, and training entry level personnel ? Three years of management or sales experience preferred Only candidates meeting the above minimum qualifications, who have the diplomacy to interact with all levels of staff and are self-motivated with the drive to exceed expectations, need apply. For consideration, qualified applicants should submit resumes to Register to View and please reference "Columbia GM" in the Subject field. Only candidates who complete the assessment will be considered for our openings. It takes approximately 20 minutes. Please complete our online assessment, which may be found at http://www.ondemandassessment.com/apply.php?id=PvxdSk1Ijog%3D&a=SK9%2B%2FjPI8jk%3D PRIMEDIA helps millions of consumers nationwide find apartments, houses for rent, or new homes for sale through its innovative Internet, print and mobile solutions. From publishing its flagship advertising-supported Apartment Guide since 1975 to launching industry-leading online real estate destinations such as ApartmentGuide.com, NewHomeGuide.com and Rentals.com, PRIMEDIA continues to simplify the consumer home search and drive leads that result in occupancy for property management companies, landlords, new home builders and real estate professionals. For more information visit www.primedia.com. PRIMEDIA is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

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: General Manager Company: Location: San Francisco, CA Description: Future US is seeking a General Manager to manage all account and studio management teams in the Custom Publishing department, Future Plus. You will be responsible for all profit and loss reporting across the existing client accounts and all business forecasting, as well as heading up the client servicing side of the business to ensure that all client account projects are delivered on time and on budget. This person will manage a growing team of account directors and account managers with specific responsibilities for team building, staff training and hiring and structuring the accounts. This person must work with the Business Manager to report on all business results for existing accounts to existing clients, including budgets, marketing results and business development forecasting and will act as the liaison between various Future Plus departments and others within the company to streamline efficiencies (creative/editorial, production, planning and marketing.) This is a very visible position and will be a vital member of the Future Plus senior management team. Requirements: ? Custom Publishing agency experience with solid track record of managing budgets and reporting on all profit and loss. ? Agency background experience in either advertising, website or direct marketing too understand the operational differences required from an agency business as opposed to a traditional publishing business. ? Must have worked in a top 20 agency at a senior account director/management level with proven success of launching several marketing projects (e.g websites, advertising campaigns). ? Understanding of the difficulties and challenges faced when delivering large client accounts and how to service multiple client accounts within a business. ? Proven marketing and management skills across several client accounts. ? Ability to handle large international and or complex projects. ? High desire for achievement of excellent end creative product (i.e. ability to recognize the importance of the end creative product and understand the skill sets of an agency required to deliver this). ? Experience in publishing consumer magazines and newsstand / subscription marketing and management is a plus. ? A keen interest in the Future core sectors of technology, gaming, movies, music and crafts. ? Ability to converse at senior level on market and industry. ? Excellent presentation skills. Interpersonal Competencies: ? Strong communication skills ? Results orientated ? Brand marketing skills ? Detail ? oriented, especially P&L and budgeting expertise ? Desire to work in a collaborative, cross-functional, very high functioning team environment ? Creative thinker, open to idea exploration with strong problem-solving/analytical abilities ? Flexible and responsive; able to perform in a fast paced, dynamic work environment and meet aggressive deadlines ? Demonstrated strength in creating partnerships and in building relationships with other functions and associates within the organization ? Ability to influence senior management and executives effectively across the organization ? College degree required, MBA from leading institution a plus. Future US is a leading publisher of special-interest magazines and websites and one of the fastest-growing media companies in the US. With market-leading publications in the Games, Music, Technology and men's and women's special-interest markets, Future's targeted publications reach a young, active, affluent and highly influential audience selling over 1.4 million copies per month. Future's web properties complement its print portfolio and currently reach more than 23 million unique visitors in the US each month. Future US, Inc. is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Future US, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Future plc, an international publishing company headquartered in the UK with offices in the US and Australia. What we offer: ? A casual, comfortable dress environment with musicians, gamers and journalists roaming the halls. ? A culture that encourages a passion for life both inside and outside of the office. ? Generous 100% company paid medical, dental and vision plans. ? Don?t want to drive? Not to worry ? Future US offers a free shuttle from BART and CalTrain to the office. To apply please click the link below: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FUTURE_US_INC&cws=1&rid=87

Job Title: Associate Publisher - SmartMoney Custom Solutions Company: Dow Jones & Co. Location: New York City, NY Description: Associate Publisher - SmartMoney Custom Solutions-000101534 Position Description: About Dow Jones Dow Jones & Company is a subsidiary of News Corporation (NYSE: NWS, NWS.A; ASX: NWS, NWSLV; www.newscorp.com). Dow Jones is a leading provider of global business news and information services. Our Consumer Media Group publishes The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch and the Far Eastern Economic Review. Our Enterprise Media Group includes Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Dow Jones Client Solutions, Dow Jones Indexes and Dow Jones Financial Information Services. Dow Jones owns 50% of SmartMoney and 33% of Stoxx Ltd. and provides news content to radio stations in the U.S. Since 1882, the Dow Jones name has been synonymous with accuracy, integrity and trust. Dow Jones has been the benchmark by which other business- and financial-news organizations measure themselves. About Custom Solutions Custom Solutions, the custom content, communications and marketing division of Dow Jones, is a leading global custom publisher. With its own suite of products and services, Custom Solutions provides clients with custom program. Custom Solutions works seamlessly with the other divisions of Dow Jones, delivering integrated programs for both B-to-B and B-to-C clients, in print, digital, mobile and in-person. Position Description Associate Publisher position in New York City selling the custom content, marketing and consulting products and services of Dow Jones. Candidate will be an individual contributor with a direct book of business and prospect list. Candidate will also work with fast-paced multimedia sales teams, partnering with the print and digital advertising sales teams of The Wall Street Journal, SmartMoney, MarketWatch and Barron's, as well as the Corporate and Financial Markets sales teams. Candidate will be selling integrated programs as well as high impact, stand alone custom sales. Position requires consistent achievement of quarterly sales goals and active management of an prospecting for new clients. Responsible for RFP direction and final delivery and sell through. Effectively communicate the benefits of the Custom Solutions and the Dow Jones portfolio of products to prospective customers Build relationships and develop a significant account list through cold calls and leads generated by other Dow Jones sales teams, including appropriate global and regional programs Market and leverage internal Dow Jones relationships to ensure best value and pricing Position/sell Custom Solutions' unique products and services to clients by combining editorial packages with Dow Jones' innovative solutions Develop proposals, meet and present to clients and close Offer a consultative sales approach with prospective clients in order to offer custom-tailored conference and advertising solutions Maintain activity and revenue forecasts through Salesforce Negotiate pricing and contract terms Work closely with clients to develop advertising solutions and ensure that all of their marketing needs are met Work with the account management/marketing team to mitigate and resolve any credit and/or billing issues with the client This position reports to the President of Custom Solutions. Position Requirements 10 years of advertising sales experience Articulate with strong communication and presentation skills Organized and focused on priorities that move the sales process forward Creative thinker who can match marketers' goals with unique, affluent audiences available on our media properties Self-motivated with ability to sell externally to C-level clients and work internally with WSJ sales team Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills Proven sales skills with successful record of attaining or exceeding quotas Ability to comprehend and explain the features and benefits of multiple products Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities using effective organizational and time-management skills

Job Title: Book Publisher Needs Logo Company: Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Book publishing company needs logo. We want a very classic looking mark, and we want a true mark, not some bs with typeface under it, so we are most likely best suited to an illustrator. We can provide ideas unless candidate doesn't need them. But a clean interpretation of our ideas would definitely suffice. We will want to review portfolio: if you have no website or PDFs don't even bother.