Account Executive
DESCRIPTION:


Akron Life Magazine seeks an experienced Account Executive to service a established account base of advertisers. We are looking for a marketing account executive superstar who can develop strong business partnerships with current clients, and someone who is motivated to develop new business for Akron Life  Magazine, akronlife.com and its custom publishing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prospect for advertising and services for custom publishing and related Internet products
•  Attend events and network
• Write proposals and negotiate contracts
• Initiate customer contact by use of phone and face to face appointments

REQUIREMENTS:

• Media (print, radio or TV) sales or similar sales field experience required
•   At least Three years professional and intangible sales experience required
• Ability to take and overcome criticism/rejection
• Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle a number of projects simultaneously
• Must work well in a deadline-driven environment

Send cover letter and resume to:
cbaker@bakermediagroup.com

Editorial Positions

Akron Life Magazine is looking for people to fill editorial positions in its print and online publications. These editorial positions will be responsible for writing, editing and proofing its city and lifestyle publications both in print and online.  These positions require a creative, outgoing people who are able to juggle several tasks and projects while meeting stringent deadlines. These positions report directly to the Creative Director.

Candidates must have excellent editing, writing and proofing skills as well as experience with PCs and the Internet. They will be called upon to assist the Creative Director in evaluating the visual elements of an arts and entertainment magazine. Positions require the ability to coordinate and manage the editorial staff as well as salespersons as their efforts relate to editorial content, layout and special advertising sections.

The ideal candidates are creative self-starters who thrives on working long hours, including some weekends and evenings; is a team player and enjoys meeting readers and advertisers; and who can lead the charge for an energetic and team-oriented office atmosphere. English, Journalism and Marketing majors are all welcome to apply.

Candidate must know Akron

dbakerjr@bakermediagroup.com