http://www.jobshq.com/feeds/rss.cfm/employer/34/ Employment listings for Forum Communications Company brought to you by JobsHQ RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Directing coverage of athletic events in a city with two high schools and a college. Managing coverage of more than 40 high school athletic programs in the region. Leading a sports staff that includes two other full-time employees and a part-timer. Writing game stories, enterprise stories, features and columns. Designing pages and overseeing page designs by other sports staffers. Photographing athletic events.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Page design experience. Photography experience. College degree or equivalent experience in sports journalism. Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/7/2013SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:Seth Tupper, EditorThe Daily RepublicP.O. Box 1288Mitchell, SD 57301stupper@mitchellrepublic.com

]]> RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Learn safe press operation Check papers for print quality, dates, and page numbers Learn web leads Clean press equipment and related areas Spot plates for press runs Position plates on press Help with routine maintenance Assist journeymen Any additional duties as assigned by the foreman.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Day and night shifts Work under deadline conditions Hearing protection required Standing for long periods of time.EDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalent.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05/31/13SEND APPLICATION OR RESUME TO:Human ResourcesDuluth News Tribune424 W First StreetDuluth, MN 55802hr@duluthnews.comFax: 218-723-5352

]]> RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Effectively create, direct and manage advertising initiatives, including online advertising, to increase revenues while providing effective solutions for customers of The Daily Republic.Implement new online revenue initiatives in coordination with Forum Communications Company digital sales director. This is the front line position for online sales revenue. Analyze revenue dollars and marketplace competition to determine strengths and weaknesses.Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, training and evaluation of online and advertising staff. Develop and implement effective marketing plans and programs to increase awareness of our product offerings and online advertising. Development of department revenue and expense budgets.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.Five years experience in print/online advertising, with previous management or junior management experience preferred.Proven leadership, motivational and communication skills.Strong understanding of the competitive media landscape, to include internet initiatives.Experience preparing and managing annual revenue and expense budgets.Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/5/2013 SUBMIT RESUME TO: Korrie Wenzel, PublisherThe Daily RepublicPO Box 1288Mitchell, S.D. 57301kwenzel@mitchellrepublic.com  

]]> RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Operate Computer to Plate equipment to produce high quality printing plates.Routine maintenance on equipment.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Ability to work in a deadline environment.Must have good communication and organizational skills.Knowledge of the printing process.Basic computer skills.High school diploma or equivalent required.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/31/2013SEND APPLICATION OR RESUME TO:Human ResourcesDuluth News Tribune424 W First StreetDuluth, MN 55802hr@duluthnews.com Fax: 218-723-5352 

]]> RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Load inserts into high speed inserting machine. Check accuracy of counts within bundles.Repair bundles of printed matter and place or stack on pallets.Ability to work well with others.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Must be at least 18 years of age.Frequent bending and ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 70lbs.No prior experience or training necessary.Must be able to work well with others.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05/31/2013SEND APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: Mailroom ManagerThe West Central Tribune2208 SW Trott AvePO Box 839Willmar, MN 56201Or call 320-214-4358& ask for Derek 

]]> RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Build a rapport with news sources on assigned beats to develop stories & story ideas.Cover sporting events and write stories on deadline.Write sports features and develop enterprise stories.Manage content submitted by individuals and groups. Prepare this content for publication on our Web site and in our print editions.Perform assigned online duties including updating on the Web, Twitter or Facebook.Take photographs for publication.Work as a team member of the editorial department.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Four-year college journalism degree or equivalent experience preferred.Excellent communication skills.Computer experience.Knowledge and appreciation of sports and sports participants.Strong organizational skills.Photography skills a plus. Must have valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05/31/13SUBMIT RESUME & WRITING CLIPS TO:Echo Press Diann Drew, Human ResourcesPO Box 549Alexandria, MN 56308 ddrew@echopress.com  

]]>  RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Plans, coordinates and directs editorial activities and staff, while collecting and analyzing information about newsworthy events to write news stories and features.Recommends newsroom capital expenditures and monitors newsroom budget.Plan special news series and projects and collects and researches related materials.Directs major spot breaking news stories.Writes or assigns staff member or freelance writers to write articles, reports and/or editorials.Assigns staff member and personally interviews individuals and attends gatherings to obtain items for publication, verify facts and clarify information.Organizes materials, plans overall and individual page layouts and selects type for all sections of the newspaper and web sites.Edit locally produced copy for style, grammar, spelling, factual errors, appropriate length and all news content.Interview, hire and train employees; appraise performance; address complaints and resolve problems.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:BA degree from four-year college and three years related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication skills.Highly motivated and able to work independently without close supervision.Valid driver license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6 / 01 / 13 SEND RESUME AND CLIPPINGS TO:Attn: Steve DzubayNew Richmond News2815 Prairie Dr., P.O. Box 25River Falls, WI 54022-0025Email: sdzubay@rivertowns.net  

]]> RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:Mail pick-up and delivery for customers.Assist with sorting mail; remove mail from sorting machines, prepare and label mail trays.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Must be 18 years of age or older.Knowledge of Fargo-Moorhead area a plus.Must be focused and dependable.Must be available to work flexible hours. Must have ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check based on vendor criteria. Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the Company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05/31/2013SEND APPLICATION OR RESUME TO:Forum Communications Printing-Fargo4601 16th Ave NFargo, ND 58102hr@forumprinting.com   

]]> Scheduled Hours: Part-time 20 Hours/week (flexible weekdays)The editorial clerk position is responsible for writing briefs for multiple sections while organizing, inputting and managing calendars, volunteer lists and other related content. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Write briefs for all Herald print sections, including news, features and business content. Organize, manage and type daily calendars, Helping Hands items and other similar duties as assigned. Coordinate with managing editor to respond to newsroom requests, questions and inquiries related to community-related content. All other duties as assigned by managing editor.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Must have some experience in basic journalism and AP style. Excellent grammar, spelling and typing skills. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential. Must be able to multi-task, juggling many different projects in a fast-paced newsroom. Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 / 28 / 13SEND RESUME/COVER LETTER/CLIPS TO: Jenelle StadstadGrand Forks HeraldPO Box 6008Grand Forks ND 58206-6008jstadstad@gfherald.com

]]> RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Counting and topping bundles. Learning and working the stacker, tier and all other machines. Learn and operate Muller and 1372 inserters. Properly building skid with insert packages. Pallet stacking. Using carts and pallet jacks for moving skids of inserts.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Mechanical aptitude. 50 pound lifting requirement. Ability to work full shift standing.EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or equivalent.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05/31/2013SEND APPLICATION OR RESUME TO:Human ResourcesDuluth News Tribune424 W First StreetDuluth, MN 55802hr@duluthnews.comFax: 218-723-5352

]]>  RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Provides support to internal customers and administration regarding application specific questions or problems. Refers non-application specific problems to appropriate staff. Participates in the review, selection and acquisition of new products.Provides leadership and expertise in the detailed design, development, testing and implementation of new or revised applications that meet customer requirements.Interacts with managers, their staff, and IT team to assist in the planning, and the setting of priorities and direction for information technology projects and modifications.Conducts research and provides supervisor and customers with information on software and system enhancements and other workgroup/workflow changes that will improve departmental processesDocuments data requirements, processing specifications, testing results and customer signoffs.Performs other related work as required.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.Two years experience with the development and programming of information systems and with software application integration, their operation and maintenance. Knowledge of API integration and programming. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, information systems staff, vendors, and professional contacts. Ability to communicate clearly and to maintain strict confidentiality.APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 30, 2013SEND APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: Mark Hayes, IT Director Forum Communications Company101 5th Street NFargo, ND 58102mhayes@forumcomm.com  

]]> RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:Assisting with operations of binding equipment to include feeding, monitoring, and packaging.Handling printed materials of various types and quantities.QUALIFICATIONS:Bindery experience preferred but will train potential applicant.Must possess great eye/hand coordination.Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05/24/2013APPLY IN PERSON OR SEND RESUME TO:Gary Jones, Bindery SupervisorForum Communications Printing4601 16th Ave NFargo, ND 58102hr@forumprinting.com  

]]> RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Direct news coverage, both breaking news and enterprise, for print and online. Oversee a group of content gatherers and editors to develop timely, accurate, well-crafted news stories for print and online. Contribute to larger newsroom discussions, initiatives and decision making along with the editor. Assist the editor in efforts to spearhead the newspaper's long-range story planning efforts. Mentor writers and work with newsroom team leaders to help edit and organize daily news copy. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in journalism, mass communications or a related field A minimum of five to 10 years of daily newsroom experience, at least two of which are in newsroom management Strong organizational and communication skills Multi-media savvy and knowledge of various social media platforms and opportunities This is a day job, but must be willing to work occasional odd hours, such as evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2013EMAIL RESUME, LETTER OF INTEREST AND EXAMPLES OF JOURNALISM ACHIEVEMENT TO: Grand Forks HeraldAttn: Steve Wagner, Editor PO Box 6008 Grand Forks, ND 58206-6008 swagner@gfherald.com

]]>  RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Receive assignments and develop own ideas into relevant, well-written news and feature stories.Organize materials, determine focus and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards, both for the newspaper and online.Edit copy and layout pages in QuarkXpress, consistent with newspaper styleRespond to breaking news and be able to write on deadline from breaking news events.Contribute to the Pioneer website by planning online components for stories, writing online updates for immediate posting and composing additional online content as appropriate.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in journalism or mass communications.Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.Previous writing experience, preferably with a newspaper.Ability to layout pages using QuarkXpressPhotography skills required.Accuracy and ability to write clean, crisp copy in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.Must be available to work nights and weekends as necessary.Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/24/2013SEND RESUME AND CLIPS TO:The Bemidji PioneerAttn: Matt CoryP.O. Box 455Bemidji, MN 56619-0455mcory@bemidjipioneer.com   

]]> The News Clerk/Content Coordinator is responsible for writing briefs for multiple sections, developing community content on Areavoices.com and coordinating and posting content to all Pioneer platforms, including web, social media and print. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Write briefs for all Pioneer print sections, including news, lifestyle and business content, and post items online. Collaborate with editor to develop and utilize quality community content on all Pioneer platforms.Develop, recruit and support bloggers locally for bemidjipioneer.com and Areavoices.com, including promoting the network in one-on-one or public speaking roles. Coordinate with editor to initiate and complete social media supporting any news content projects and/or special sections within the scope of Pioneer and FCC strategic digital and budget objectives.Manage, schedule, post, edit and/or re-write news content for all Pioneer platforms: digital, mobile, alerts, social media and print.Create, edit and/or post content, including links, PDFs, audio and video, to all online digital platforms.All other duties as assigned by editor.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Must have some experience in basic journalism and AP style.Excellent grammar, spelling and typing skills.Digital journalism and social media skills and experience.Must be able to multi-task, juggling many different projects in a fast-paced newsroom.Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 / 31 / 2013SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:The Bemidji PioneerAttn: Matt CoryP.O. Box 455Bemidji, MN 56619-0455mcory @bemidjipioneer.com 

]]> RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Leads and directs the employees of the Jamestown Sun through planning, developing and implementing organizational policies/goals. Coordinates and leads activities of departments with special emphasis on Advertising, Editorial and Prepress to effect growing revenues and operational efficiency. Provides a leadership role in the community/region promoting the Newspaper and Forum Communications Company.Responsible for leading and directing the annual budget process.Responsible for growing the business by generating revenue.Communicates and fosters the mission and core values of Forum Communications Company.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years high level management experience. Must be able to provide examples of generating and growing revenue.Must possess strong communication skills, time management and organizational skills.Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 3, 2013SEND OR EMAIL RESUME & COVER LETER TO:Steve McLister/VP of NewspapersForum Communications Company101 5th Street NorthFargo, ND 58102smclister@forumcomm.com  

]]> This is a part time position with the potential to become full time.RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE: Handle routes within a 100 mile radius of Detroit Lakes. Operate a pallet jack. Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 21 years of age. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Be DOT certified or pass the physical requirements of DOT certification. Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2013SEND APPLICATION OR RESUME TO:Forum Communications Printing-DL Attn: Dave Lee1030 15th Ave SEPO Box 1667Detroit Lakes, MN 56502-1667hr@forumprinting.com

]]> DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE424 West First Street - Duluth, MN 55802 - www.duluthnewstribune.comRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Take overall responsibility for covering key elements of our sports report, published on our Web site and in our print edition.Gather news across a wide content spectrum, including video, blogging, still photography and print journalism.Develop reliable beat sources that help us publish the first and best accounts of news.Manage content submitted by individuals and groups, such as youth sports associations, teams and coaches. Prepare this content for publication on our Web site and in our print edition.Be available to work nights and weekends, producing stories and other content on extremely tight deadlines. This includes blogging and reporting live from games.Develop successful long-term enterprise projects.Help accelerate our move to more timely and unique online sports coverage and an all-local report.Be a strong advocate for our readers and for a team approach within the department.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Strong content-gathering and presentation skills across all platforms mentioned above.A positive attitude and a willingness to develop new approaches to sports journalism.Strong communication, organizational and beat-building abilities.Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Minimum: College degree or equivalent experience; at least two years working experience in a daily or weekly newspaper. Knowledge and appreciation of sports and sport participants.Preferred: Four-year college degree or equivalent experience in above.APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2013 SEND APPLICATION OR RESUME TO:Human ResourcesDuluth News Tribune424 W First StreetDuluth, MN 55802hr@duluthnews.com  Fax: 218-723-5352 

]]> HOURS: 2:30AM to 10:00 AM, some weekends and holidays$10.00 Starting Wage plus mileage reimbursementRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Deliver replacement newspapers to customers in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Delivery of open/down route or routes. Collection of payment boxes. Assistant at Distribution Center, stacking of papers and handing out papers to carriers.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Must be able to work flexible hours, including over nights and weekends. Must be able to work well with people of all ages. Detail oriented. Able to lift up to a 35 lb. bundle of newspapers. Strong knowledge of metro area. No experience required. Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: John FrankEmail: jfrank@gfherald.com Phone: 701-787-6744Fill out an application at: Grand Forks Herald375 2nd Ave. N.Grand Forks, ND 58203  

]]> Multimedia Advertising SalesRiverTown Multimedia is seeking talented, ambitious, customer oriented sales reps to help Western Wisconsin area companies meet their marketing needs and grow their business. This is a full time position and you will be  responsible for growing revenue from established accounts as well as prospecting and growing new business by selling all products available, including our award-winning newspapers, and our growing network of community news websites.Applicants should have a successful track record in new business acquisition and sales growth, exceptional communication and organization skills, superior ability to understand customer's needs and high motivation to succeed. B.A. degree in marketing, business or related field along with at least one year's sales experience is preferred. A driving record that is insurable by the company is required.RiverTown Multimedia is part of a very successful group of community daily and weekly newspapers and web sitesservicing over 32 markets in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota, including 15 publications andeleven web sites in the Twin Cities East Metro and Western Wisconsin area. We offer a variety of growth and advancement opportunities, a competitive compensation package, 401K and health insurance as part of the benefit package.If you are committed to helping local businesses grow and have a track record of sales accomplishments, send your resume and cover letter, with salary requirements to:Phil Frebault | Advertising DirectorRiverTown Multimediapfrebault@rivertowns.net www.rivertownmultimedia.com

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