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    VANCOUVER ISLAND - CURRENT POSTINGS

  • Publisher
    • Contact: Mark Warner, President, Black Press Vancouver Isla
      Location: Sidney, BC
      Email:
      Address:
      818 Broughton St.,
      Victoria, BC
      V8W 1E4

      Description:
      The Peninsula News Review, located in scenic Sidney, B.C., has an opening for the position of publisher. The News Review has a circulation of 15,000 copies every Wednesday and Friday, as well as a full complement of supplements. We are seeking an individual with proven leadership skills and a record of community involvement and volunteerism to continue the strong growth this paper has experienced. Ideally, you should have a thorough understanding of all facets of community newspaper operations, with an emphasis on sales, marketing and financial management. The publisher also carries an active advertising client list. As publisher of the award-winning Peninsula News Review, you will help develop a business strategy to reinforce our position as Canada's leading independent community newspaper publisher. Black Press is Canada's largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community newspapers and associated publications and 19 dailies, located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. If you are customer-driven, success-oriented and want to live on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula with its world- class hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golfing, diving and more, then we want to hear from you. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity for career advancement. Forward resumé and cover letter by March 19, 2010. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • LOWER MAINLAND - CURRENT POSTINGS

  • Advertising Representative
    • Contact: Tracy Keenan, Publisher
      Location: Burnaby, BC
      Email:
      Address:
      Burnaby NewsLeader
      7438 Fraser Park Drive, Burnaby, BC
      V5J 5B9

      Description:
      This is a fantastic opportunity to earn above average income in advertising sales and marketing. The position requires a highly organized individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a basic knowledge of sales and marketing are required. While experience is an asset it is not a prerequisite. The NewsLeader is the recent recipient of the Suburban Newspapers of America 2009 First Place Best Community Newspaper, circulation 37,500+. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also the leading commercial printer with 14 printing plants. Deadline for applications is: March 5, 2010.