BASIC FUNCTION
A Universal Editor reaches audiences by producing content for all delivery platforms; performs production-level copy-editing; writes headlines and captions; design pages; and handles related production tasks for print and digital delivery platforms.

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QUALIFICATIONS
Four-year College degree or equivalent experience; must have 2-5 years experience working on a production desk at a daily newspaper. Must have technical skills that demonstrate ability to work effectively on digital and print platforms.

Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com

BASIC FUNCTION
A catalyst for community conversation; Appreciates the potential and opportunity for new media especially to amplify citizen voices across all our platforms, through blogs, online forums. Cover it Live, interactive media, Web chats, and social-networking technology. An agent for interaction; Anticipates and pursues opportunities to connect readers, users and communities -- with those of similar interests or geography; newsmakers; community leaders; and LoHud.com staffers. Passionate about our audience; Understands the imperative of advancing the readers and users interests, questions and concerns; Advocates on their behalf in internal discussions with Information Desk staffers and policy discussions with the Editorial Board; An expert planner. Adapt at coordinating major projects and activities that involve other desks on the Information Center. Comfortable with The Web, especially social-networking: Facebook, Twitter, Fark, Digg, blogging and forums; familiar with how Web 3.0 technologies such as Flash, RSS, mobile and XML work; and user-able to navigate all relevant production technology.

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Bachelor Degree, preferably in journalism, communications or a related field – or equivalent experience; three years of daily journalism experience, preferably in a multi-platform environment. Highly organized. Able to coordinate activities involving a vast -army- of staffers, citizen journalists and other writers serving print and online products, including emerging publications originating from other desks on the Information Center. Uphold standards. Understands and upholds department, Journal News LoHud.com, Gannett and journalism standards, guidelines, policies. Hold others accountable. Recognizes trouble. Understand the basics of libel, defamation, and basic journalism fairness; understands how those concepts apply in print and online. Dedicated to hard work and the highest ideals of citizenship and journalism. Self-starter; Capable of working with minimal supervision. Loyal to the mission. Knows and understands goals of the desk and Information Center. Effective communicator. Get along with diverse people and audiences. Flexible, Able to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure. Team player. Works collaboratively within the department and across the Information Center; supports the related goals work of other desks. Outstanding editing and organizational skills, including a minimum of two years experience working with user-submitted material in a multi-media environment.

Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com

BASIC FUNCTION
Contribute to the achievement of advertising division revenue goals by maintaining and building Relationships with assigned and house accounts for real estate, automotive, recruitment, obits, legals and private party. Achieve personal revenue goals through needs-based selling with established accounts. Assesses customer needs and identifies sales opportunities by working closely with accounts. Uses print, online, and niche/specialty products to create customized media mix solutions that meet specific customer needs.

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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 automotive, real estate or recruitment sales is desirable. Direct experience in newspaper or media advertising sales is strongly preferred. Experience with a consultative selling model, ability to balance driving product sales while maintaining a consultative approach. Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to present to customers, ability to generate compelling sales proposals based on research and data that is relevant to the customer. Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and required technology for the position.

Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com

BASIC FUNCTION
Contribute to the achievement of advertising division revenue goals by maintaining and building relationships with assigned sales reps’ accounts. Achieve revenue goals through needs-based selling with established accounts. Assess customer needs and identifies sales opportunities by working closely with accounts. Use print, online, and niche/ specialty products to create customized media mix solutions that meet specific customer needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 real estate sales is desirable. Direct experience in newspaper advertising sales is strongly preferred. Experience with a consultative selling model, ability to balance driving product sales while maintaining a consultative approach. Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to present to customers, ability to generate compelling sales proposals based on research and data that is relevant to the customers. Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and required technology for the position. Must have regular access to a motor vehicle.

Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com

BASIC FUNCTION
Responsible for reporting the sports news in multimedia formats. Connect with readers in meaningful ways by focusing coverage on topics that are important to our audience. Expertly handles all assignments. Produces print and multimedia sports journalism for LoHud.com, The Journal News, our weekly publications and existing and future special sections.

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QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in journalism, communications or a related field, 4+ years of daily journalism experience, experience in working with multiple platforms, and a broad knowledge of local, college and professional sports. A self-starter with outstanding communication skills who has the ability to excel under intense deadline pressure while handling multiple short- and long-term assignments; learns and contributes in a rapidly changing environment; embraces new technology and new methods of delivering information; functions as a “mobile journalist,” gathering and reporting news, still photos and video independently from the field when necessary; demonstrates flexibility and is skilled at multitasking; uses time efficiently; contributes to a team environment; freely shares knowledge and skills with colleagues through peer training; leads by example in performance and attitude; and pursues ongoing professional development. Must have a valid driver’s license and regular access to a motor vehicle. Must be able to work in all weather conditions night and day, and be available to work weekends and holidays.

Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com

BASIC FUNCTION
Develop advertisers to meet and exceed revenue objectives in contributing to The Journal News’ Online growth in the Real Estate Area.

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QUALIFICATIONS
College degree preferred. Previous sales success required, preferably Internet and/or publishing. Ability to work independently. Must be proactive and possess the ability to close sales. Excellent communication skills, high comfort level in developing and presenting new media sales presentations. Experience with the Internet and understanding of computer/online technology. Must have a valid driver’s license and regular access to a motor vehicle.

Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com

BASIC FUNCTION
The Albany Correspondent position provides high-quality watchdog and breaking news content on state government and politics for Gannett New York across multiple platforms. The Albany Correspondent is a self-starter with outstanding people and written and verbal communication skills, and has the ability to excel under intense deadline pressure in a competitive market. The person needs to be able to handle short- and long-term assignments and be able to learn, contribute and innovate in a rapidly changing news environment. Demonstrates flexibility and is skilled with multitasking, including writing for blogs and appearing on Webcasts and media programs. Uses times efficiently. Contributes to a team environment and shares knowledge and skills with colleagues through peer training. Leads by example in performance and attitude. Pursues ongoing professional development.

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QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in journalism, communications or a related field -- or equivalent experience; and four or more years of daily journalism experience, preferably in a multiple platform environment. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an automobile. Must be able to work in all weather conditions, night and day, and be available to work weekends and holidays.

Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com