| Title |
Account Executive / Automotive |
| Location |
Harrison |
| Department |
Advertising |
| Working Hours |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Days Off |
Sat & Sun |
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BASIC FUNCTION
Manages territory and accounts; increase advertising dollars and maximize revenue. Services accounts professionally and efficiently for the purpose of maintaining good business relationships. Selling all product lines of advertising with a strong emphasis on digital products.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares for sales calls, works to meet sales goals and meets with clients. Develops digital and print sales strategies for accounts.
Develop and execute sales presentations, utilizing all available marketing and statistical information on a regular basis as dictated by client or prospect demand.
Develops new business by establishing targets and pursuing leads on a daily basis.
Understands competitive media with strong background with digital platforms and can provide marketing solutions to accounts.
Accurately forecasts revenue based on trends, market conditions and history.
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
College degree preferred. Minimum 2-years experience in sales or previous experience as a Sales Associate. Sales, computer, auto industry helpful, media experience preferred. Digital experience critical. Good computer skills required. Excellent communication skills required. Organized, self-motivated, goal oriented, able to work in deadline-oriented environment. Must have regular access to a motor vehicle.
Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and
resume to careers@lohud.com.
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| Title |
DIGITAL ACCOUNT MANAGER |
| Location |
Harrison |
| Department |
Advertising |
| Working Hours |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Days Off |
Sat & Sun |
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BASIC FUNCTION
Work as a team with Digital Sales Specialists to achieve monthly and annual revenue goals through the presentation and sale of multiple products and programs for new and existing clients. Possess a thorough understanding of product features and benefits, rates, packages and how to explain them using value selling through the 5 step sales process. Demonstrate proficiency in matching products to customers needs. Provide leads and sales opportunities to the Digital Sales Specialists and build proposals and solutions supporting that support the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support digital specialists in providing leads, answering inquiries, creating proposals and solutions, managing churn, and develop strategies on how to grow revenue from new and existing customers.
Provide marketing data, spec ads, co-op research, creative ideas to create new ideas and solutions for customers.
Make clear connections between customers’ most pressing needs and the product(s) offered in order to meet customer needs and provide information to client directly or team specialist.
Work with sales reps in meeting stated goals within established timeframe; works with others to ensure deadlines are met.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Successful at building relationships as an inside sales rep - minimum 2 years. Experience in or knowledge of digital products. Direct experience in digital advertising sales is strongly preferred. Experience with a consultative selling model; ability to balance driving product sales while maintaining a consultative approach.
Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and
resume to careers@lohud.com.
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| Title |
Local Sports Reporter (Part-Time) |
| Location |
Harrison |
| Department |
News |
| Working Hours |
Vary |
| Days Off |
Vary |
|
BASIC FUNCTION
Cover local and high school sports in a complete and concise manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Report and write feature stories and game stories.
Produce enterprise stories.
Rewrites.
Fielding general information phone calls.
QUALIFICATIONS
Four-year college degree or equivalent experience required. Previous reporting experience preferable. Good communications skills. Must have regular access to a motor vehicle, and have a valid driver’s license. Good computer skills required.
Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and
resume to careers@lohud.com.
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| Title |
MULTIMEDIA EDITOR |
| Location |
Harrison |
| Department |
News |
| Working Hours |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Days Off |
Sat & Sun |
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BASIC FUNCTION
The Multimedia Editor will have proven multimedia-editing skills and an excellent understanding of journalism craft, principles and practices, as well as experience in leading news and event coverage using audio, photography and video. Incumbent will collaborate and communicate with editors, reporters and visuals team to brainstorm, conceive and gather content for top-notch news and enterprise packages.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct, edit and produce dynamic and daily multimedia journalism for multiple platforms within deadline that accurately informs, entertains and enlightens readers.
Work with Visual Journalists and newsroom reporters to develop visual story-telling for multiple platforms using all available tools.
Fill in for the Visuals Director in her absence.
Work with editors and coordinator to develop long-range plans to differentiate Web content from print to engage new audiences, such as use of social media to cover breaking news.
Work on special projects as assigned and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, communications or related field-or equivalent experience. Excellent, proven visual skills, with a minimum 5-plus year’s multimedia experience at a newspaper or mass-market magazine or website.
Technology. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the cameras, iPhones, tablets, lights, computers and software used to produce visual and audio journalism for multiple platforms. Proficient working in studio environments for high-end magazine work and in-house videos. Linear video. Excels at directing and editing excellent short- and medium-length news and feature videos. Streaming video. Excels at directing live news events, features and chats from any locations. Have a deep understanding of the live-streaming studio and related software and hardware. Comfortable with the Web, especially social networking (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, BrightCove Mobile, CoverItLive) blogging. iPhone, tablets and apps and able to identify the latest Web trends. Capable of developing talent through personal feedback and by sharing knowledge and experiences. Demonstrates capacity to work with other people in a collaborative manner.
Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and
resume to careers@lohud.com.
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| Title |
SALES ASSISTANT |
| Location |
Harrison |
| Department |
Advertising |
| Working Hours |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Days Off |
Sat & Sun |
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BASIC FUNCTION
Provide sales support to sales teams and management to support achievement of sales goals and strategies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in sales call preparation for account managers, Account Executives and management.
Assist management with tracking of revenue, contracts, sales proposals and sales achievements.
Ensure projects are on schedule.
Demonstrate ability to anticipate, address internal and external clients.
Proficient in software applications for ad entry, client research, revenue reporting and credits and adjustments.
Attention to detail along with timely resolution relative to financial order entry oversight.
Accurately identify, define, analyze and resolve problems.
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
College degree preferred; or 2+ years of equivalent professional experience required. Excellent customer service. Strong oral and written communication skills in working with other departments and external customers. Well-developed organizational skills, detail oriented, excellent follow through skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and
resume to careers@lohud.com.
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| Title |
MARKETING STRATEGIST (Clients) |
| Location |
Harrison |
| Department |
Advertising |
| Working Hours |
8:30-5:00pm |
| Days Off |
Sat & Sun |
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BASIC FUNCTION
Study and understand market trends of key advertising segments, including market share, Scarborough research and Borell Data. The Strategist will attend needs analysis calls to understand account needs and to aid in understanding research needs for solution and proposal development. This team member will also collaborate with the Key Account leadership team as well as automotive sales teams to develop quarterly and annual departmental and key account strategies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with Key Account and Automotive Sales team to understand client’s business needs in order to develop strategies and proposals for key segments and customers. Attendance on sales calls as well as segment research will be the basis for much of the Strategists planning.
Utilize research and data to create compelling recommendations and aide in the development of creative execution of client’s advertising campaigns. Works closely with Marketing Analyst in sourcing pertinent data in crafting creative a targeted client solution.
Conducts and provides in-depth analysis of data to identify opportunities for segments and or advertisers to increase their market share.
Presents research and analysis to clients – responsible for presentation materials and oral presentation to clients.
Develops training programs for Key Account and Automotive team involving understanding of related research.
Monitors and analyzes competitive media and market share.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred. At least five years of research, marketing, ad agency or consultant type role where responsible for pulling and analyzing data, and utilizing data and other information to make strategic marketing and ad Comfortable in working in various databases/resources and presenting research data and findings in a formal written or verbal presentation. Excellent spelling, grammar, and math skills. Knowledge of media management tools and software. Must understand style/content differences between Newspaper, magazine and online products to assist in strategic direction and development of ads appropriate for different products.
Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and
resume to careers@lohud.com.
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| Title |
MARKETING ANALYST |
| Location |
Harrison |
| Department |
Advertising |
| Working Hours |
8:30 - 5:00pm |
| Days Off |
Sat & Sun |
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BASIC FUNCTION
Study and understand market trends of local retail advertising segments, including market share, Scarborough research and Borell Data. Meet regularly with the Advertising Managers and Market Strategist and sales executives to understand their needs, present market research and partner on proposal development. Collaborate with the territory teams to develop quarterly and annual sales strategies centered around prime-selling seasons and opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with territory sales leadership, Marketing Strategist and sales executives to develo0p effective sales proposals based on an understanding of a client’s needs and reinforced with market research. Occasional attendance on sales calls with other team members is expected.
Conducts and provides in-depth analysis of data to identify prime season selling opportunities within each retail territory. Works with Lead Generation Analyst to determine best prospects for each campaign.
Presents research and analysis to clients – responsible for presentation materials and oral presentation to clients.
Develops training programs for territory team involving understanding of related research.
Monitors and analyzes competitive media and market share.
Works with Creative departments in developing appropriate marketing collateral.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred. At least five years of research, marketing, ad agency or consultant type role where responsible for pulling and analyzing data, and utilizing data and other information to make strategic marketing and advertising plans and recommendations. Comfortable in working in various databases/resources and presenting research data and findings in a formal written or verbal presentation. Excellent spelling, grammar, and math skills. Knowledge of media management tools and software. Must understand style/content differences between Newspaper, magazine and online products to assist in strategic direction and development of ads appropriate for different products. Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Ability to provide guidance and assistance to others. Strong time management and project management skills. Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, organization, problem solving and decision-making skills. Ability to effectively work in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment. Requires good spelling skills.
Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and
resume to careers@lohud.com.
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| Title |
SALES MANAGER, Rockland |
| Location |
Rockland |
| Department |
Advertising |
| Working Hours |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Days Off |
Sat & Sun |
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BASIC FUNCTION
The position’s purpose is to facilitate attainment of annual revenue budget in the retail territory account lists. This is to be accomplished by gaining market share, seeking and capitalizing on opportunities for new business development, and building/maintain relationships with existing customers. Territory Sales Managers are responsible for developing sales reps, account managers and sales associates through competency-based coaching that promotes a needs-based sales approach.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coach sales reps to meet revenue.
Analyze and gather information, identify goals, selects solutions and implements action plans, evaluate results.
Monitors sales staff and associates productivity and sales.
Coaches sales reps on using the research and data to understand customer needs to support sales presentations and proposals to support client’s needs.
Understands key metrics, sales cycles, pricing strategies, merchandising techniques and inventory plans used by retailers.
Translates organizational vision into divisional vision into others daily work.
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Sales leadership role 2-5 years. Demonstrated success as an advertising, marketing or media account sales rep, employing needs-based selling techniques and value selling – experience should encompass both print and digital platforms, minimum of 5 years. Analysis of revenue trends, making projections based on synthesizing data from multiple sources, and using data to set realistic revenue targets. Strong oral, written communication skills and the ability to lead sales meetings and to present to customers and groups. Understands media group's products, inclusive of digital and other multi-media offerings and how they provide value to advertisers, as well as the processes, practices and policies involved in selling advertising. Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor, to create strong organizational bench strength.
Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and
resume to careers@lohud.com.
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