Seattle Press on Line - New Owners Will Publish <i>Seattle Press</i>

New Owners Will Publish Seattle Press

Aug 21, 2001 -- The Seattle Press has been bought by new owners who plan to start publishing in September. Look for the new Seattle Press on the Web and in all the same places you used to find it: neighborhood businesses and community centers, libraries and street boxes around town (a list of locations appears in the Help/About section).

Some things about the new Seattle Press will be familiar: the Community Calendar and the Hash column will appear in every issue, and some other regular columns will return. Sara Longley will be back as Managing Editor. We will have great neighborhood coverage and features, with a goal of comprehensive North End news.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Sales Coordinator This position is responsible for managing all advertising in the Seattle Press, a bi-weekly publication based in Fremont. The Sales Coordinator's main duties will consist of:

Work with salespeople to design sales strategies
Provide customer service to advertisers
Use a database to maintain sales records
Coordinate between sales and other departments
Coordinate online and print advertising
Manage classified ad section
Assemble mailings
Occasional telephone sales

The successful candidate will possess strong customer service and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Computer database and spreadsheet skills, graphic art background a plus. Will train the right person. Full time, salary/commission DOE. E-mail resume and cover letter to: managingeditor@seattlepress.com.

Would you like to be a part of the new Seattle Press? We will be looking for staff for the editorial and sales departments. Please e-mail résumés or letters of interest to editor@seattlepress.com.

The Seattle Press will be a great sales vehicle for local businesses, both in print and on the Web. If you are interested in advertising, we will be happy to send out a new rate card and kit. Reach us by e-mail at advertising@seattlepress.com or by telephone at (206) 547-9660.

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