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BOSTON PHOENIX
Account Executives
Distribution Supervisor
Executive Assistant
Online Sales Director
Online Sales Representative
Staff Writer
Street Team Members
Web Designer
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX
Account Executives
FNX RADIO NETWORK
Radio Sales Executive
Street Team Members
Internship Opportunities
BOSTON PHOENIX JOBS
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
As an Account Executive at the Boston Phoenix you get to...
…Dine at some of the best restaurants in town…and it’s your job!
…Go to concerts and entertain clients … and it’s your job!
…Hang out at happening bars and clubs … and it’s your job!
…Talk to clients about the ways to attract people to events … and it’s your job!
…Be up-to-date on all the fun events in the Boston area… and it’s your job!
To put it simply, you go out to businesses and you sell them advertising – print ads, online ads, email campaigns, promotional campaigns…whatever we can come up with that will help the client be more profitable. You manage the entire life cycle of the ad – work with art to create ads, with our other media outlets to create campaigns, with marketing to develop cross promotions, with traffic to schedule ads and plenty of others in getting the message out. You will be out of the office plenty – probably half your time – following up with clients, pitching ad proposals to prospects, attending promotional events, making sales.
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years sales experience calling on new clients
• Experience selling to senior level decision makers
• Self starter, independent; effective at finding, developing and closing new accounts
• Proven business acumen in successfully fostering value-based relationships and a skill set that enables successful relationship building
• Ability to sell effectively and meet revenue objectives and goals
• Must be willing to travel-locally
SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Able to keep lots of balls in the air at one time and not drop any
• Willing to make appointments with prospects and be persistent in convincing them to buy from us
• Able to walk up to a prospect in a crowded room and make conversation without any introduction
• Able to handle tight deadlines and sell to meet your weekly objectives
• Able to close deals and to up-sell
DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR
We are looking for an outgoing, organized, people-oriented individual to be our new Distribution Supervisor. The Distribution Supervisor’s primary role is to ensure that the newspapers and other printed materials distributed by the Phoenix Media Communications Group (PMCG) are properly distributed and placed at each distribution location in a timely manner. This individual will work closely with the Circulation Manager, and will supervise and coordinate the activities of the distribution staff.
This person will also be responsible for maintaining the distribution racks and boxes and ensuring they are clean, well placed, and in good working order. The Distribution Supervisor also assists in the recovery of any undelivered newspapers. He/she audits returns, tracks them in the circulation database, and produces distribution reports as requested by management. Additionally, this person is responsible for constantly researching and opening locations and coming up with ways to improve the circulation process and the rate of return for PMCG.
This job will be based out of our Boston office, but will spend up to 30-40% of his/her time out in the field. Some travel to Portland and Providence markets will be required; however, this will take place during the course of the work day and not overnight. The start and end time as well as the number of hours worked each day will vary.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
NOTE: Junior Assistant Position, 2-3 Years Experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Answers telephone, screens callers, relay messages, greet visitors, respond to routine correspondence
• Type memos, reports; set up and maintain organized, logical filing and record systems
• Enter data and maintain databases; knowledge of a database program a plus
• Overall general marketing department support from time to time as needed
• May perform duties of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Research, book and confirm executive travel arrangements as needed
SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Detailed oriented, dependable, and organized team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional yet friendly phone presence
• Strong proficiency in basic computer applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Superior detail-oriented administrative skills, time management and prioritizing skills
• Articulate and diplomatic and can maintain a sense of humor/grace under pressure
• Highly organized, yet flexible and able to deal with and even facilitate changes in the daily schedule
• Maturity to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
• Self-motivated and works efficiently under minimal supervision; takes initiative to improve processes
• Awareness of all that is going on in both the office area and schedules of the President and the Founder
• Media-industry experience a plus; A passion for our company’s products a must
• Ability to establish rapport with our clients and business partners both over the phone and in person
• Interact, in a highly professional manner, with individuals, both internal and external to the company, for and in the absence of the executives.
REQUIREMENTS
• Two years college or equivalent work experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years of office experience in an assistant capacity, preferably in the media industry.
ONLINE SALES DIRECTOR
The Phoenix Media Communications Group is seeking an enthusiastic, confident, committed Director of Interactive Sales to be responsible for the sales of its web sites (bostonphoenix.com, providencephoenix.com, portlandphoenix.com, stuffatnight.com and fnxradio.com). This is a hands-on, vision-driven, sales and business management position.
The ideal candidate will have proven Internet sales experience and the ability to work closely with others to motivate and manage for success. This position also requires the ability to handle professional joint sales presentations in conjunction with our traditional media sales departments (Radio & Print), as well as an understanding and appreciation for new technologies and converged media applications.
This position offers significant leadership opportunities for the right individual. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of proven web sales experience and an interest in growing our media sites to the next level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Direct, educate and lead all sales representatives and management on interactive sales and media
• Supervise all web operations support staff
• Oversee all sales activities across ThePhoenix.com, Stuffatnight.com and FNXRadio.com
• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet or exceed the target interactive growth objectives for PMCG
• Collaborate closely with the sales, marketing and editorial groups on developing new products and services for our digital clients
• Manage all interactive marketing collateral for distribution
• Work with all media management and sales on creating strategic converged proposals
• Build proper lines of communication for Interactive Group internally and externally
• Cultivate and maintain affiliate and partnerships programs
• Work with and present print, mobile, radio and interactive campaigns to agencies and clients
• Represent a cooperative online network of over 100 websites coast-to-coast
• Build, maintain and grow relationships with all key interactive agencies
ONLINE SALES REP
We are looking for a hard-charging, experienced online sales rep to help us continue our online growth. This is a new position and you will be part of a small team with substantial growth opportunity. You will be working primarily with thephoenix.com, stuff@night.com, fnxradio.com and people2people.com.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Selling online inventory over the phone and in person to various advertisers – both direct and through ad agencies – primarily in New England
• Building and maintaining relationships with buyers, agencies and direct advertisers
• Working with current print and radio clients on expanding their online presence
• Helping build and sell various interactive advertising opportunities for our advertisers, such as using targeting email lists
• Working with the back office operations within the Phoenix to ensure proper campaign execution and effectiveness
SKILLS & ABILITIES
• At least 2 years of online advertising selling experience with some understanding of display advertising
• Ability to travel up to 10%, primarily in New England/NYC
• Strong presentation and writing skills
• Strong selling skills including prospecting, cold-calling, presenting and closing new business
STAFF WRITER
The Boston Phoenix, New England’s largest alternative weekly newspaper and one of the nation’s most significant and respected urban newspapers, is seeking a staff writer.
We’re looking for an aggressive news hound with both the audacity to write what others will not and the grit to back it up! Are you hungry to break stories, spot trends outside the mainstream, and generally pick Boston up by the ankles and shake it until all the newsy nuggets fall out of its pockets? Good. Read on.
We want someone experienced yet hungry; a writer who connects with this city, but still isn’t afraid to take it apart to see how it really works; a person who understands irony and is a veritable king or queen of pop culture; someone who is able to be at once hip AND controversial; and whose work will be factually bulletproof.
Our ideal candidate will have at least three years of professional, full-time writing experience at a weekly newspaper or magazine; someone who knows the city well; and someone who's already living the life we will ask you to cover.
As a Staff Writer at the Boston Phoenix, you will be an integral part of a staff that is responsible for publishing a consistently provocative newspaper and website. You will be surrounded by a team who are passionate about what they do in a fast-paced, creative, and rewarding environment.
STREET TEAM MEMBERS
Want to get out and see the best of Boston’s nightlife?
Does the thought of working back-stage and behind the scenes interest you?
Do you want to get the inside scoop on all of Boston’s hottest parties?
Well, then you should consider becoming a part of the Boston Phoenix Street Team! As a member of this team you’ll not only help to create a buzz about all of our events in the area, but you’ll also be the first to know what everyone is talking about the next day!
Since the Boston Phoenix is the area’s premier arts, entertainment, and nightlife publisher, it should not surprise you to hear that the Street Team assists us with the publicity for everything from the Brattle Street Theatre to Monty Python’s Spamalot to a swanky, 42 Below Vodka event at Saint.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Some of the job duties would include distributing flyers and merchandise; setting up tables and tents at events; and even attending some events to make sure they are well-attended, well-organized and successful promotions overall.
The majority of the events will take place in the evening, but help may be needed in the morning sometimes as well.
The job is not full time, but it is a very good way to introduce yourself to the Phoenix Media/Communications Group family, and if you turn out to be a regular Street Team rockstar, then the opportunity for more regular employment is possible in the future. This is also a terrific entrance into the fields of marketing and communications.
WEB DESIGNER
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a talented web designer who can help us design and develop multiple high-visibility websites, including thephoenix.com, fnxradio.com, and stuffatnight.com. Working in a small team, the candidate will have the chance to design, produce and maintain portions of these sites while also contributing creatively to future development plans.
As a Web Designer at Phoenix Media Communications Group, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team which is responsible for maintaining the cutting edge nature of the Phoenix Group's numerous media and social networking sites. Our sites focus on News, Arts, Entertainment, Music, Nightlife, Style and Dating; our technologies aspire to be state of the art, encompassing Web 2.0 components, audio and video streaming, community interaction and deep and deeply linked information and advice regarding what is going on around the area. You will be surrounded by a team who are passionate about what they do in a fast paced, team-oriented, creative, and rewarding environment.
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in arts or other discipline related to the primary responsibilities and two to four years of experience in web design
• Advanced knowledge of XHTML, CSS, and of digital imaging and illustration with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, and AJAX; experience with Macromedia Flash, JQuery, ASP.net a plus
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX JOBS
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/PROVIDENCE
The Phoenix is Rhode Island’s Arts and Entertainment Authority — a Pulitzer Prize-winning weekly newspaper with a 30-year history of excellence.
As an Advertising Account Executive, your job is to connect businesses with our active, trend-setting readers. As part of a converged media company, you will offer clients marketing solutions that include our newspapers, web sites as well as Stuff@Night magazine, WFNX radio, G8Wave mobile text messaging, and signature events.
As an Account Executive you get to...
…Dine at some of the best restaurants in town…and it’s your job!
…Go to concerts and entertain clients … and it’s your job!
…Hang out at happening bars and clubs … and it’s your job!
…Talk to clients about the ways to attract people to events … and it’s your job!
…Be up-to-date on all the fun events in the Providence area… and it’s your job!
To put it simply, you go out to businesses and you sell them advertising – print ads, online ads, email campaigns, promotional campaigns…whatever we can come up with that will help the client be more profitable. You manage the entire life cycle of the ad – work with art to create ads, with our other media outlets to create campaigns, with marketing to develop cross promotions, with traffic to schedule ads and plenty of others in getting the message out. You will be out of the office plenty — probably half your time — following up with clients, pitching ad proposals to prospects, attending promotional events, making sales.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Able to keep lots of balls in the air at one time and not drop any
• Willing to make appointments with prospects and be persistent in convincing them to buy from us
• Able to walk up to a prospect in a crowded room and make conversation without any introduction
• Able to handle tight deadlines and sell to meet your weekly objectives
• Able to close deals and to up-sell
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years sales experience calling on new clients
• Experience selling to senior level decision makers
• Self starter, independent; effective at finding, developing and closing new accounts
• Proven business acumen in successfully fostering value-based relationships and a skill set that enables successful relationship building
• Ability to sell effectively and meet revenue objectives and goals
• Must be willing to travel-locally
FNX RADIO NETWORK JOBS
RADIO SALES EXECUTIVE | WPHX RADIO
WPHX-FM (92.1FNX) is the New Hampshire Seacoast’s arm of the WFNX Radio Network. WPHX has been the Leader in Alternative Music for Southern Maine and New Hampshire for nearly 10 years. As a station, we have developed the reputation of going above and beyond for both our listeners and our clients.
REQUIREMENTS
An experienced media sales rep in either radio, print or media with 1-3 years successful experience in selling local advertising
OR
An experienced sales rep in another business-to-business area with 1-5 years successful selling
AND
Someone who really likes the music of FNX and appreciates the lifestyle that working with entertainment-oriented businesses entails.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• You sell on-air and online advertising to a mix of local businesses, including bars, restaurants, auto dealerships and retailers
• You'll cold call, bang on doors, network, attend promotional events and concerts, entertain clients and prospects and just about everything else needed to make yourself successful.
• You will need to be aggressive, organized, passionate, persistent and polished as you go about your daily activities.
• You will spend a good portion of your day out of the office, prospecting, meeting with clients and making things happen. Street Team Members
EL PLANETA JOBS
No opportunities currently available.
STUFF@NIGHT JOBS
No opportunities currently available.
PORTLAND PHOENIX JOBS
No opportunities currently available.
PEOPLE2PEOPLE GROUP JOBS
No opportunities currently available.
G8 WAVE JOBS
No opportunities currently available.
MASS WEB JOBS
No opportunities currently available.
