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Job Openings
PLEASE NOTE: No in-person on-the-spot interviews accepted.
SALES MANAGER
Experienced advertising sales manager to lead our in-house sales team and expand our advertising base, particularly in mainstream consumer advertising. Candidate should have at least 5 years media experience and established industry contacts with advertising agencies or companies targeting teenagers and young adults.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The sales manager will develop, implement and manage the sales strategy to grow advertising revenue in both the Alternative Press web and print products as well as new product launches. They will plan budgets and projections, manage the development of sale materials, identify opportunities to develop new business, and oversee a group of advertising sales representatives. The sales manager will also be responsible for selling advertisement for the department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2-5+ years in consumer magazine advertising with manager level experience
• 5+ years in advertising sales; 3+ years in sales management; print and online sales experience
• BA required, preferably in advertising
Please include salary requirements; must be willing to relocate
Or you can send your resume (in Word format) to jobs@altpress.com. In the subject line, specify SALES MANAGER POSITION.
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MUSIC EDITOR
Experienced editor needed to oversee our music review section. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and familiarity with the particular focus and range of ALTERNATIVE PRESS’ record review section, and will have a great awareness in trends in the genres of contemporary punk, hardcore, metal, indie rock and related subgenres.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Candidate will determine what records will be reviewed every month; assign reviews to freelancers; and prepare additional reviews or incidental copy for ancillary columns in that section. In addition, candidate will be familiar with Associated Press style and copyediting marks; have the ability to edit reviews flawlessly on tight weekly deadlines. A keen sense of organization and advance planning is mandatory, as well as the ability to multi-task under deadline pressure.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proficiency in Macintosh, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel programs
• BA in English, journalism or related field plus minimum 1-2 years experience in print or online media
• A keen awareness of the music scene that ALTERNATIVE PRESS covers is absolutely imperative.
Please include salary requirements; applicant must be willing to relocate
PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO:
MUSIC EDITOR POSITION
c/o Alternative Press Magazine, Inc.
1305 West 80th street, Suite 2F
Cleveland, OH 44102-1996.
Or you may e-mail them to us at: jobs@altpress.com. In the subject line, specify MUSIC EDITOR POSITION.
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WEB EDITOR
Alternative Press Magazine has an immediate opening for a Web Content Editor. The position includes development and management of all of the magazine’s web site through daily updates and audio and visual content acquisitions. The Web Content Editor will work closely with the magazine’s editors regarding the transferring of content to the website as well as build a network of web-only contributors for development of news, interviews and reviews specifically for the altpress.com website.
Candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism/English writing; 3-4 years experience in internet/web-related journalism and news gathering. They should have extensive, practical music-industry knowledge and contacts. NO BLOGGERS. Please supply weblinks to your work.
Extensive background in HTML and Microsoft Word mandatory; Java and Flash skills are plus. Please reply to:
WEB EDITOR POSITION
Alternative Press Magazine ATTN: Mike Shea
1305 West 80th St, Ste 2F
Cleveland, OH 44102-1996
Or you can send your resume (in Word format) to jobs@altpress.com. In the subject line, specify WEB EDITOR POSITION.
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ACCOUNTING/CIRCULATION ASSISTANT
Alternative Press, a nationally distributed music magazine, is seeking an eager individual with basic accounting experience to provide assistance to the accounting/circulation departments of the magazine. This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. Duties would include reconciliation of all distributor accounts, handling of all accounting functions relative to these accounts including billing, credit/debit application, cash applications, A/R calls for delinquent accounts, maintenance of various spreadsheets etc. Candidate should possess an associates degree in accounting or 1-3 years accounting experience. Knowledge of a major accounting program, Microsoft Office and use of Apple computers a must. Please reply to:
General Manager
Alternative Press Magazine
1305 West 80th St, Ste 2F
Cleveland, OH 44102-1996
Or you can send your resume (in Word format) to jobs@altpress.com. In the subject line, specify ACCOUNTING/CIRCULATION ASSISTANT.
