The Journal News offers competitive salaries and generous benefits including vacation, health plans, pension and 401(k). As a Gannett division, we may be the launch pad for your career with Gannett newspapers, USA Today or television stations nationwide.

We maintain policies and practices that reflect commitment to work/life balance. In fact, for the eighteenth consecutive year, Working Mother magazine has named Gannett one of the 100 best companies for working mothers. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage those of diverse backgrounds and those who share this value to apply.

Internships

The Journal News also offers summer internships to qualifying college students in exchange for credit. Read the internship information to learn how to apply.

Title Account Executive / Automotive
Location Harrison
Department Advertising
Working Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm
Days Off Sat & Sun

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.


    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.


    Title MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
    Location Harrison
    Department News
    Working Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Days Off Sat & Sun

    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.


    Title ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE / TERRITORY
    Location Harrison
    Department Advertising
    Working Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Days Off Sat & Sun

    BASIC FUNCTION
    Acquire new accounts and small to medium advertisers through infield sales calls. Responsible for Customer Service Fulfillment and up-sells. Work as a team with account manager to achieve monthly and annual revenue goals through the presentation and sale of multiple products and programs for new and existing clients. Make prospecting calls in assigned territory or segment in person to new customers in order to meet established active client base goal. Monitor other media to identify opportunities to increase market share and attend local business events for network opportunities. Make sales presentation to customers generated from leads by account managers. Meet monthly sales goals, weekly infield sales goals, and active account goals and churn rate goals.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct extensive cold calling with emphasis on new business development.
  • Develop and sell advertising campaigns over multiple platforms.
  • Coordinate and conduct formal verbal and written sales presentations in person and via the phone.
  • Conduct needs analysis interviews with clients.
  • Generate, prioritize and follow up on leads.
  • Monitors competitive media and identifies opportunities to increase market share.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    College degree preferred. 2+ years sales experience required. Excellent communication skills required. Good computer skills required. Organized, self-motivated, goal oriented and ability to work in deadline-oriented environment. Must have regular access to a motor vehicle; and a valid driver license required.

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


    Title SALES ASSISTANT
    Location Harrison
    Department Advertising
    Working Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Days Off Sat & Sun

    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.


    Title MARKETING STRATEGIST (Clients)
    Location Harrison
    Department Advertising
    Working Hours 8:30-5:00pm
    Days Off Sat & Sun

    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.


    Title MARKETING ANALYST
    Location Harrison
    Department Advertising
    Working Hours 8:30 - 5:00pm
    Days Off Sat & Sun

    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.


    Title DIGITAL EDITOR / SOCIAL MEDIA
    Location Harrison
    Department News
    Working Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Days Off Sat & Sun

    BASIC FUNCTION
    The Digital Editor/Social Media will help develop, enhance and maintain LoHud.com’s presence in the online social networking and media community, promoting community conversation while increasing traffic to all of the company’s products: Manage the LoHud Facebook site and other Facebook sites, including but not limited to deciding which stories to feature every day and interacting with readers to promote community conversation; Managing the LoHud Twitter account, interacting with users and monitoring Twitter for story tips, etc.; Manage the LoHud branded channel on Foursquare, including helping to decide which venues to highlight and finding and editing the most suitable LoHud tips for those sites. Creating tips and doing fieldwork as needed; Help seek out new technology and platforms to further enhance our social media efforts, particularly assisting in the development of mobile applications; build partnerships with social media companies; Build Information Center awareness and skill with social media; train staff in latest best practices; serve as social media champion with news staff.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage and lead social media efforts across all platforms; work to promote content from all desks; build and engage audience.
  • Work with Digital Team leader to oversee promotion of digital content across all social media platforms.
  • Work to train staff on best practices; stay abreast of trends.
  • Attend and participate in daily huddles to facilitate conversations about coverage priorities and the production of information for all platforms. Work with colleagues to brainstorm content and presentation strategies for digital platforms.
  • Manage homepage and social media presentation as needed.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Must be comfortable operating across delivery platforms. Must have impeccable news judgment and demonstrated decision-making abilities. Must be able to work as part of a team, across operating desks, to achieve desired results; must be able to facilitate brainstorming and bring new voices to the conversation about coverage. The successful candidate is creative, visionary, decisive, deadline-oriented, team-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, and results driven.

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


    Title SALES MANAGER, Rockland
    Location Rockland
    Department Advertising
    Working Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Days Off Sat & Sun

    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.


    The Journal News maintains a safe, drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is required.
    To make the move that may make your career, send your resume to:
    The Journal News
    Human Resources-Recruitment
    One Gannett Drive
    White Plains, NY 10604
    Fax # 914-696-8174