The Des Moines Register
Advertising
Account Relationship Specialist (FT): responsible for achieving monthly and annual advertising revenue goals by working in a team with Field Sales Representatives to present and sell an effective mix of products and programs to new and existing clients. In addition to sales, duties include organizing and submitting ad copy, art and layout by deadline, completing accurate advertising orders, submitting client contracts and completing sales reporting. Top-notch customer service skills are essential. Requires a minimum of two years relevant sales experience or equivalent education. Marketing and business coursework or experience is a plus. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills should include 40 wpm typing and a working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, internet and database applications.
Information Center
Assistant Politics/State Editor (FT): Responsibilities include supervising the politics/state team, prioritizing assignments and editing government/political copy for print and online, developing story ideas and ensuring consistent flow of strong enterprise for 1A leads and centerpieces. Lead in the development and execution of coverage plans for elections and special projects and assist in the management of political digital products, web and mobile. Produce exclusive content for politics website including audio, video chats and searchable databases. Candidate must have previous experience as an assignment editor and the ability to guide top-shelf enterprise and watchdog work. Previous experience in supervising political or state Capitol coverage a plus. Hours are 10AM-8PM Monday – Thursday and Friday 12PM-10PM.
Reporter (FT)
Looking for an enterprising reporter to cover West Des Moines who has demonstrated they can break news. Ability to spot stories that have meaningful impact on readers’ lives, regardless of whether the story emerges from a city budget, a police blotter, a neighborhood or the human drama of daily events. This reporter will write stories for both the community newspaper that publishes three times a week, and for the daily paper. Candidates should demonstrate a sharp eye for interesting stories, strong writing and blogging skills and a good grasp of suburban issues. Degree in journalism and two to four years reporting experience required.
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Advertising
Outside Account Executive (FT)
Seeking an aggressive and energetic full-time outside sales executive with excellent presentation and communication skills. Responsible for selling and servicing advertising needs for new and existing customers in Iowa City/Coralville and surrounding areas. Qualified candidates will produce and present sales presentations, have excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment. High school diploma required with a college degree in advertising or related field strongly preferred. Minimum 1-3 years sales experience and valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products and database applications strongly preferred. Previous newspaper or other media sales experience a plus.
Account Relationship Specialist (FT)
Responsible for achieving monthly and annual advertising revenue goals by working as a team with Field Sales Representatives to present and sell an effective mix of products and programs to new and existing clients. In addition to sales, duties include organizing and submitting ad copy, art and layout by deadline, completing accurate advertising orders, submitting client contracts and completing sales reporting. Duties include delivering sales presentations, visiting clients and attending local business events for network opportunities as needed. Requires a minimum of two years relevant sales experience or equivalent education.
Interested applicants should should send their resume to tallen@dmreg.com.