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ADVERTISING SALESPERSON. Wick Communications is looking for a full-time advertising salesperson at the San Pedro Valley News-Sun in Benson. The successful candidate will have sales experience, an outgoing personality and an understanding of small communities. Compensation is weekly base plus commission. Send resume and cover letter to :
Jane Amari
200 S. Ocotillo
Benson, AZ 85602 or email: jane.amari@wickcommunications.com. No phone calls please. (Aug. 15)

FREELANCE WRITERS. Think you know what’s what on the Tucson nightlife scene? The Tucson Citizen is looking for experienced freelance writers to help launch a new local entertainment site aimed at 21-to-34-year-olds. Writers will generate 50-70 word descriptions of Tucson’s best bars, clubs, restaurants, mini golf courses and more, as assigned. Writers will get paid $5 for each description, and there will also be opportunities to write longer feature stories about fun things to do in Tucson. Writer candidates should have 2+ years of experience as a staff or freelance writer, preferably both in online and print. They should also be well versed about local restaurants, bars, clubs and other entertainment venues. To apply, email cover letter and writing samples to Cara Rene at the Tucson Citizen. (Aug. 3)

SPORTS EDITOR. Immediate opening at award-winning, southwest Arizona daily newspaper for Sports Editor who is deeply committed to in-depth coverage of year-round community sports at all levels. Our ideal candidate would have experience in personnel management, page design, editing, writing and working with new media elements such as video and the Web. The right person will guide a do-it-all sports staff that participates in a universal design desk and covers the year-round local sports scene, including a professional baseball team, nationally-ranked junior college sports program, high school sports, recreation programs, outdoor activities, et al. Closing date for applications is August 15. If you are interested in applying to be a part of Yuma County’s No. 1 source for sports, please fill out an application on The Sun’s Web site, www.yumasun.com, or send your application and resume to:
Randy Hoeft
2055 Arizona Ave.
Yuma, AZ 85364
(July 29)

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE. Today’s News-Herald is looking for a motivated individual for advertising sales. The right individual must be goal oriented, self motivated, work well under deadline pressure, professional, and have strong sales experience preferably in media. This is an outside sales position that requires dependable transportation and a good driving record. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and earning potential for an experienced salesperson. Background check required. Send resume to:
Today’s News-Herald
2225 W. Acoma Blvd.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Fax: 928-453-6397
(July 23)

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER. The Arizona Republic is looking for a talented individual to fill the role of a Senior Graphic Designer. This individual will be responsible for the creative design, composition, accurate content and pre-press production of all in-paper and online advertising, printed pieces, and other collateral used in promotion of the Arizona Republic’s many products and services. Will conceptualize, create, and lay-out complex graphic designs for posters, advertisements, fliers, banners, educational materials, outside publications, in-paper promotional ads, signage and point of purchase materials, sales collateral, direct marketing pieces and brochures. Design and build marketing web pages, online advertising and promotions as needed. Assist with training new employees and mentoring production artists. Must be proficient with InDesign, PhotoShop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator and HTML. Qualified candidates must have a vocational or Associates Degree in graphic design or at least 2 years experience and/or training in a related field. Four years design experience in an internal creative department or agency, responsible for both print and online graphic design and creative production. Experience in the publishing industry highly desirable. For more information, visit www.republicjobs.azcentral.com and search for Job #1206. (July 15)

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE. Community Newspaper Jewish News of Greater Phoenix is looking for an experienced, hard-working print advertising account executive to join our professional sales team. You will make daily outside sales calls to a wide variety of variety of local businesses that are wonderful to work with. Your colleagues will be welcoming and supportive. The successful candidate will have a history of superior sales performance and be comfortable using MS Office software, the Internet and e-mail. Jewish News has been serving the Valley for 60 years and publishes a weekly community newspaper, quarterly lifestyle magazine, annual community directory, and two websites -- jewishaz.com and chosenaz.com. This full time position includes base, commission and benefits. E-mail your resume and cover letter to publisher@jewishaz.com. (July 14)

EDITOR. The Green Valley News has a vacancy for the top editor's position. The editor will be a leader in the newsroom, working in reporting, editing and design. We are a growing newspaper on an A.M. cycle, which means we seek applicants willing to work nights and weekends. Community involvement is a must. Email cover letter, PDF clips, resume and references, including current and past supervisors to: Pam Mox, publisher, at pmox@gvnews.com. Please include a copy of your most recent performance review. (July 11)

ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR - The Phoenix Business Journal is seeking a high-performance advertising sales director to help its sales team build on its consistent track record of success.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced, inspiring and results-oriented leader to take a key leadership role at a paper which has posted double digit gains in circulation over the past five years. The sales team is seasoned, professional, passionate and successful and ready for a new leader to continue building on their momentum. 

 The paper is looking for candidates with superb organizational skills, who thrive in a fast-paced environment, who are creative and innovative, quick on their feet and motivated by achieving their numbers. The candidates must value their roles as relationship builders both with the team in the office and externally in the community. A proven track record of sales and leadership success is a must.

Those interested should contact publisher Don Henninger at dhenninger@bizjournals.com

ADVERTISING SALES. Independent Newspapers, one of the largest weekly newspaper groups in the Valley, is looking for an energetic, outgoing and success-driven candidate to join its sales staff. Prior sales experience a must. Previous experience working with print/online advertising preferred. Base salary, plus commission offers excellent earning potential. Will consider full- or part-time requests. Company-provided laptop allows for telecommuting! Email resume in confidence to the publisher at scibret@aol.com. (June 17)

CIRCULATION DIRECTOR. Prescott Newspapers, Inc., an 18,000 circulation daily newspaper in Prescott, Arizona, is looking for a Circulation Director. The position is responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of circulation department, organizing carrier routes for the daily publication, weekly publications and direct mail pieces and supervising circulation department employees. The right candidate will have strong management skills and newspaper circulation experience. This is a full time position with excellent benefits. Send resume to:
Personnel Director
Prescott Newspapers, Inc.
P.O. Box 312
Prescott, AZ 86302
Fax: (928) 777-8625 or e-mail to bahansen@westernnews.com  (June 10)

REPORTER. The Kingman Daily Miner has an immediate opening for a reporter. The right candidate will have a degree in journalism or commensurate experience. Must possess knowledge of AP style and strong verbal and customer relation skills. Reliable transportation required. We are a morning paper published 6 days a week. The newspaper is located in Kingman, AZ, a warm, breezy city between Las Vegas and Lake Havasu. If you want to make a real difference, we want you. Excellent health benefits, vacation, and 401K. Send resume to:
Personnel Director
Kingman Daily Miner
3015 Stockton Hill Rd.
Kingman, AZ 86401 or fax it to: 928.753.8350 (May 30)

EDITOR. News West Publishing seeks an editor to oversee its monthly desert lifestyle magazine. If the thought of exploring and writing about the desert environment along the Colorado River — and everything that has to offer from the great outdoors to luxurious spas — appeals to you, this could be the job you’ve been waiting for. We seek a proven ability to think and plan long-term while working to make short-term deadlines, strong copyediting and proofreading skills, the ability to work with a variety of staff and freelance writers and photographers, and some design skills (Quark experience helpful). A journalism/communications or similar degree with a magazine emphasis is preferred. Experience in the field could make you a strong contender. Send cover letter, resume, writing samples and references to:
Steve Seager
News West Publishing
Specialty Products Division
1848 Highway 95, Suite 201
Bullhead City, AZ 86442; or e-mail to genmgr@cmaaccess.com
(May 29)

CIRCULATION/MARKETING PROFESSIONAL. Newspaper Circulation Sales/Marketing Professional needed for independent group. A.M., ABC daily, weeklies and specialty publications in growing communities in Arizona. We are looking for the right person that could help maximize our circulation growth in home delivery and single copy, and be promotable to top spot in the future. Adult carrier, mail and single copy knowledge helpful. Understanding of Alternate Delivery distribution desirable. Pre-employment drug test. Send resume, references and salary requirements to:
Annette Weaver, Human Resources
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc.
P.O. Box 15002
Casa Grande, AZ 85230-5002 or e-mail aweaver@TriValleyCentral.com.
(May 27)

SPORTS REPORTER. The Sierra Vista Herald and Bisbee Daily Review is seeking a sports reporter. Duties include covering three local high schools, outdoor and indoor non-scholastic sports, features, column writing, copy editing and page design. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and for the written word, and be self-motivated. The reporter also should be organized and efficient, both in working and writing. Experience with Quark Xpress or Adobe InDesign, familiarity with sports and writing about them, knowledge of AP Style, willingness to work flexible hours. The Sierra Vista Herald and Bisbee Daily Review are award-winning newspapers that have a total circulation of more than 10,000 daily. If interested, please e-mail or send a resume and at least five writing samples to:
Matt Hickman, Sports Editor
Sierra Vista Herald
102 Fab Ave.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 or email sports@svherald.com.
(May 16)

COMMERCIAL PRINTING PERSONNEL. Heidleberg Printmaster 74 experience preferred. Immediate opening for experienced job pressman skilled with small offset presses, such as Heidleberg, TOK, KORD, etc. Other positions for bindery, cost analysis and customer service experienced professionals. Emphasis on teamwork, maintenance, training and deadlines. Competitive pay and benefits, including 401k. Must pass pre-employment drug test. Send resume, references and salary requirements to :
Annette Weaver, Human Resources
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc.
P.O. Box 15002
Casa Grande, AZ 85230-5002 or e-mail aweaver@TriValleyCentral.com. (May 16)

REPORTER. The Ahwatukee Foothills News, an award-winning collection of community newspapers located in Phoenix, Ariz., has an opening for a full-time news and feature reporter who seeks the deadline hustle of a daily while simultaneously enjoying the creative approach and balance of a smaller community effort. AFN seeks a reporter who can guide local education, health and community interest (family, religion, neighborhoods, etc.) coverage for the twice-weekly namesake (26,500 circulation each edition). The successful candidate will cover education, health and community-oriented news as it happens, but will also go beyond the headline to bring this vibrant Phoenix suburb’s many personalities and programs to life both in print and online. The stories selected will not only have intriguing content, but will be visually compelling for both still and video uses. A successful candidate will also be able to shoot photos and videos – or be willing to learn – and will be committed to orchestrating Web-specific content for ahwatukee.com.

Some professional experience is preferred, but recent talented college graduates with a portfolio of solid work will be considered. Salary: $22K-$25K. Health benefits, dental, vision and 401-K are all available. Please submit resume, cover letter and 5-8 writing samples to tribjobs@aztrib.com. You MUST reference “Reporter: Ahwatukee Foothills News” in the subject line. (May 4)

EDUCATION/YOUTH REPORTER. The Mohave Valley Daily News in Bullhead City, Ariz., is seeking an education/youth reporter. The position involves covering four school districts and issues of interest to the youth of our community. Ability to write clearly and concisely will be prized, as will the ability to hit deadlines. The Mohave Valley Daily News is a morning newspaper with a circulation of roughly 12,000, published six days a week. The paper is located in northwest Arizona on the banks of the Colorado River, right across from the casino town of Laughlin, Nev., a mere 15 minutes from Lake Mohave; 45 minutes from Lake Havasu. Send cover letter, resume, clips and references to Managing Editor Wayne R. Agner
Mohave Valley Daily News
2435 S. Miracle Mile
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 or e-mail wagner@mohavedailynews.com. (May 4)

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER. Prescott Newspapers, Inc., featuring the award winning 20K circulation Daily Courier, in the mountain environment of Prescott, AZ is looking for a reporter. The Daily Courier publishes 7 days a week with a.m. distribution. The right candidate will have a degree in journalism or commensurate experience, knowledge of Associated Press style, and strong verbal and customer relation skills. Excellent benefits. Send resume and clippings to
Personnel Director
Prescott Newspapers, Inc.
P. O. Box 312, Prescott, AZ 86302
Fax: (928) 777-8625 or email to pnihr@prescottaz.com. (May 4)

COPY EDITOR. Prescott Newspapers, Inc., is looking for an experienced copy editor. The right candidate will have a degree in journalism or commensurate experience, an eye for detail, excellent grammar and proofreading skills. Knowledge of Associated Press style, and strong verbal and customer relation skills essential. Excellent benefits. Email your resume to pnihr@prescottaz.com. (May 1)

CORRESPONDENT. The Associated Press seeks a One-Person Correspondent to cover northern Arizona, based in Flagstaff. The correspondent will cover spot news and enterprise in a region stretching from Arizona’s borders with New Mexico and Nevada to the northern border with Utah. Primary beats will include the Grand Canyon, the Navajo Nation, the Colorado River, mining, growth, environment and tourism. This correspondent is expected to write timely, compelling stories for regional, national and global audiences, across all formats, with an emphasis on breaking news off beats, accuracy, speed and multimedia. This correspondent identifies and cultivates sources; works closely with editors to develop stories; and coordinates photo and video coverage. This correspondent actively works with AP member newspapers and broadcasters. Applicants should have a minimum of three years experience at a newspaper or wire service, with at least two years of beat reporting experience covering breaking news and enterprise. Applicants must show superior writing and editing skills; strong news judgment in recognizing and developing newsworthy stories from a remote bureau; the ability to work independently and quickly under deadline pressure; the ability to juggle multiple needs by setting priorities and managing time and resources well; demonstrated success at communicating well with managers, colleagues and news sources. Demonstrated skills in collecting and producing multimedia are preferred. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. Please apply online at http://ap.contacthr.com/10775311 (May 1)