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Multimedia Advertising Sales Executive

Location: Denver

We are seeking a smart, driven, and energetic individual looking for a career in media sales.

The media industry is in an exciting state of change and Westword is growing
exponentially. As such, we need a highly ambitious sales person with a desire to exceed sales goals and grow with us. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results.

This person will be responsible for growing advertising revenues through the
consultative sale of both print and digital solutions including newspaper, specialty publications, digital display, SEO, PPC, paid media, social media, mobile, programmatic, IP targeting, e-mail, mobile advertising, website development and local services with a primary responsibility of acquiring new clients.

We continue to launch new products and initiatives so opportunities abound.

We offer a competitive salary with uncapped commissions, additional bonus
incentives and career growth opportunities. You can expect to make between $50K- $70K your first year.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid time off, company paid holidays and a 401(k).

Candidates must have personal transportation and must pass a background check.

Qualifications:
* A proven track record in sales
* Highly motivated and results-oriented
* Ability to self-generate leads
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
* Strong customer service skills
* Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment
* Entrepreneurial spirit
* Digital, Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience a plus.

Interested candidates please send your resume to: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Compliance Manager

Location: Phoenix

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Compliance Manager to oversee and manage the organization’s compliance initiatives, focusing on SOC 2 Type 2 audits, adherence to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, and ensuring compliance with global privacy laws. The Compliance Manager will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enhancing our compliance programs to meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• SOC 2 Type 2 Audits: Lead and manage the SOC 2 Type 2 audit process, including documentation, control assessments, risk identification, and coordination with external auditors.
  • Develop and maintain audit plans, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely and successful completion of SOC 2 Type 2 audits.
  • Conduct internal assessments to ensure the effectiveness of security controls and policies, preparing the organization for audits.
• NIST CSF 2.0 Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies and controls in line with the NIST framework.
  • Coordinate with IT and security teams to ensure the implementation of technical and administrative controls that align with NIST requirements.
• Privacy Laws Compliance: Oversee and manage compliance with global privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws.
  • Monitor changes in privacy legislation and ensure that the organization’s policies and procedures are updated accordingly.
  • Collaborate with legal, IT, and HR departments to address privacy-related concerns and mitigate risks.
• Risk Management: Continuously assess and mitigate risks across the organization related to compliance and cybersecurity.
  • Provide recommendations for process improvements and corrective actions to address any identified gaps or vulnerabilities.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees at all levels, ensuring awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on compliance status, audit findings, and risk assessments to senior management and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure documentation is current, accurate, and accessible for regulatory review.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Business, Law, or a related field.
  • A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (CISA, CISM, CISSP, or other security certifications) are a plus.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in compliance management or a similar role within information security, with specific experience in SOC 2 Type 2 audits.
  • Hands-on experience with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, understanding its principles, categories, and controls.
  • Deep knowledge of privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other regional/global privacy laws.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance frameworks, and auditing principles.
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with GRC tools and software.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Data Privacy Professional (CDPP)

We offer a competitive salary and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Flex spending account, paid holidays, and paid time off. We are conveniently located downtown off the light rail, and you can enjoy a casual work environment!

Interested candidates please send your resume and cover letter to:

[email protected]

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Arts & Culture Editor

Location: Miami

Miami New Times has an immediate opening for an Arts & Culture Editor. The successful candidate will manage and lead our coverage of Miami’s vibrant arts and lifestyle scenes. Since its founding in 1987, Miami New Times has become a cultural touchstone in South Florida. We’ve got a hard-earned reputation for publishing compelling stories ignored or overlooked by major media, whether they’re insightful looks at local arts and entertainment or unflinching exposés about Miami’s steamy political life.

This management position is based in our Miami newsroom and reports to the editor-in-chief. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Miami New Times is published weekly in print, and daily online. Always free.

Key Responsibilities

• Hire and manage freelance reporters and photographers to produce a range of stories. Our stories include breaking news and trending topics that need to be written quickly to enterprise and feature stories that could take a week or more to report. 
• Efficiently edit stories for structure, line editing and copy editing so they read beautifully, clearly and concisely and are free of factual and grammatical errors and typos. Ensure that care has been given to the best possible use of headlines, photography and art. Make sure that stories adhere to our style and SEO best practices.
• Collaborate with the editor-in-chief on planning arts & culture coverage.
• Manage the editorial workflow for the arts & culture vertical, assigning stories to reporters and freelancers, monitoring deadlines, ensuring a regular cadence of story output and balance, and meeting goals for volume and traffic.
• Write daily stories.
• Coach and manage freelancers through any part of the pitching, reporting, writing, editing or production process. Deliver feedback to them on their work and recruit new freelancers as needed.
• Build broad relationships with the arts and culture community so that sources, story ideas, research and reporting reflect the diverse communities of Miami.
• Participate in our annual Best of Miami issue and other special projects during the year.
• Work collaboratively with the audience development director on trending news and SEO best practices, as well as the membership director on our membership program.

Who You Are

• An experienced journalist and editor with a working knowledge of — or eagerness to immerse yourself in — the character, people, and culture of Miami.
• At least two years of newsroom management experience.
• You will have the ability to write well-reported and thought-provoking stories and the instincts for uncovering and sourcing those stories. 
• An adept editor who can edit stories quickly and effectively.
• A highly-organized, resourceful and proactive self-starter committed to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• You will have an in-depth understanding of social media and digital journalism with the ability to read and understand analytics to make informed coverage decisions to serve our current readers and reach new readers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Compensation range of $55,000 to $60,000.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• In the first year: 10 paid holidays, 10 paid vacation days, 5 paid sick days per year.
• Hybrid work policy based in our Miami office.

To Apply

Miami New Times believes our journalism will best serve our communities with culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Email a cover letter detailing your editing and management experience, as well as your proposed approach to helming the arts and culture section.  Also include a resume and links to your best work to: [email protected]

Staff Writer

Location: Dallas

Dallas Observer is looking for a versatile news reporter to tell important, hard-hitting, timely and engaging stories. You’ll join a small but scrappy newsroom where we value ambitious reporting, well-crafted prose, an engaging voice and savvy use of social media.

Key Responsibilities

• Your stories will range from breaking news and trending topics that need to be written quickly to enterprise, investigative or feature stories that could take a week or more to report. You’ll also produce helpful guides to local and regional events and issues.
• Work with the newsroom to tell these stories in a variety of formats, including traditional articles online and in our weekly print issue, videos, photo essays and through social media.
• Use social media to find trending topics to cover, discover sources and promote your work.
• Attend public meetings, town halls, political rallies and other events outside the office to find sources, stories and people affected by the decisions made by elected officials and government agencies. The position sometimes requires evening and weekend work.
• Collaborate with other parts of the newsroom, our social media and product teams, and occasionally with reporters and editors in our newsrooms in Denver, Phoenix and Miami.
• Build broad and diverse relationships so that sources, story ideas, research and reporting reflect the diverse communities of the Dallas metro area.
• Be committed to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Participate in our annual Best of Dallas issue and other projects during the year.

Who You Are

• A journalist with a track record of crafting breaking stories on deadline with crisp writing and the ability to tell stories about people impacted by what you’re covering.
• Demonstrable writing skills with the ability to report complex issues with simplified, accessible language.
• Experience in reporting across a variety of topics, such as politics, public health, criminal justice, cannabis, government, labor and the environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A highly-organized, resourceful and proactive self-starter.
• Experience with open records requests.

Benefits

• Compensation range of $50,000-$52,000.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, 14 days of paid time off, 5 paid sick days per year.
• Hybrid work policy based in our Dallas office.

Dallas Observer believes our journalism will best serve our communities with culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Email a cover letter, resume and links for up to three stories to [email protected].

News Editor

Location: Miami

The award-winning Miami New Times is looking for an experienced and digital-focused News Editor to lead and manage its reporting team. Since its founding in 1987, Miami New Times has become a cultural touchstone in South Florida. We’ve got a hard-earned reputation for publishing compelling stories ignored or overlooked by major media, whether they’re insightful looks at local arts and entertainment or unflinching exposés about Miami’s steamy political life.

This position is based in our Miami newsroom and reports to the editor-in-chief. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Miami New Times is published weekly in print, and daily online. Always free.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage three full-time news reporters, along with freelance reporters and photographers, to produce a range of stories, which includes leading daily news meetings. Our stories include breaking news and trending topics that need to be written quickly to enterprise, investigative or feature stories that could take a week or more to report. You’ll also oversee the creation of guides and explainers about local and regional events and issues. 
• Efficiently edit stories for structure, line editing and copy editing so they read beautifully, clearly and concisely and are free of factual and grammatical errors and typos. Ensure that care has been given to the best possible use of headlines, photography and art. Make sure that stories adhere to our style, SEO best practices and social media strategies.
• Manage the editorial workflow for the news vertical, assigning stories to reporters and freelancers, monitoring deadlines, ensuring a regular cadence of story output and balance, and meeting weekly and monthly goals for volume and traffic.
• Collaborate with the editor-in-chief on planning news coverage and the daily story budget.
• Write news stories as needed.
• Maintain regular contact with freelancers and know when to recruit new ones. 
• Coach reporters and freelancers through any part of the pitching, reporting, writing, editing or production process. Deliver feedback to them on their work.
• Build broad and diverse relationships so that sources, story ideas, research and reporting reflect the diverse communities of Miami.
• Participate in our annual Best of Miami issue and other special issues or projects during the year.
• Work collaboratively with the audience development director on trending news and SEO best practices, as well as the membership director on our membership program.

Who You Are

• A journalist with 5 plus years in a newsroom with at least 3 years of full-time experience managing journalists and editing breaking, daily and enterprise stories.
• A proven ability to lead and inspire reporters to produce their best work, as well as analyze data and analytics to understand our readers and educate staff writers about such trends and insights.
• A working knowledge of — or eagerness to immerse yourself in — the character, people, politics and culture of Miami.
• A curious person interested in learning about our coverage areas and who stays current on Miami and topics related to our coverage areas, including politics, public health, criminal justice, cannabis, government, labor and the environment.
• A journalist with a track record of crafting breaking stories on deadline with crisp writing and the ability to tell stories about people impacted by what you’re covering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A highly-organized, resourceful and proactive self-starter committed to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with open records requests.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus, as is experience in a marginalized community. 

Benefits

• Compensation range of $65,000 to $75,000.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, 14 days of paid time off, 5 paid sick days per year.
• Hybrid work policy based in our Miami office.

Miami New Times believes our journalism will best serve our communities with culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Email a cover letter, resume and links for up to three stories you reported or edited, along with a few sentences explaining the backstory of each piece and your role, to [email protected]. Please put News Editor in the subject line.

Editor-in-Chief

Location: Phoenix

Phoenix New Times is a journalistic icon in Arizona’s capital city, with a long track record of bringing the heat on hard news and covering the city’s vibrant culture and food scenes. Now we’re looking for an editor-in-chief to lead our talented staff, continue New Times’ proud tradition of hard-hitting local reporting, and take the newsroom to the next level of digital-first journalism.

Successful candidates will have a well-honed story sense; significant experience in hard news and investigative reporting; experience managing a newsroom with the ability to support, manage and motivate creative personnel; and an appreciation for the adrenaline rush of daily digital journalism. 

This position is based in our Phoenix newsroom. Remote candidates will not be considered. The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, retirement, sick days, paid time off, and more.

Phoenix New Times is weekly in print, and daily online. Always free.  

Who You Are

• Significant editing and personnel management experience is a prerequisite for this position. Ideal candidates will have at least eight years of newsroom experience with at least four years of full-time experience managing journalists and editing breaking, daily and enterprise stories.
• A working knowledge of — or eagerness to immerse yourself in — the character, people, politics and culture of Phoenix and the Valley.
• A curious person interested in learning about our coverage areas and who stays current on Phoenix and topics related to our coverage areas, including politics, public health, criminal justice, cannabis, government, environment, music, arts and culture, and more.
• A journalist with a track record of crafting breaking stories on deadline with crisp writing and the ability to tell stories about people impacted by what you’re covering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse newsroom — editors, writers and freelancers. Our stories range from breaking news and trending topics that need to be written quickly to enterprise, investigative or feature stories that could take a week or more to report. 
• Manage the newsroom’s budget, productivity, and performance.
• Ability to strategize on content, reading data analytics to understand what our readers want to read about, and inspire an editor to make content changes as needed if readership is dropping.
• This position reports to the Editorial Director, and works closely with the Editorial Director and the Editorial Operations Director on budgets, performance, and newsroom management.
• Work with the Audience Development Director to ensure SEO best practices are implemented across the newsroom in each story, and trending news is being covered in a timely manner.
• Work with the Membership Director on the newsroom’s membership program that is made up of readers who give to support our newsroom (and get cool perks).
• Oversee and work with the Phoenix New Times Art Director on the weekly print product, special issues, and online visuals.
• Efficiently edit stories for structure, line editing and copy editing so they read beautifully, clearly and concisely and are free of factual and grammatical errors and typos. Ensure that care has been given to the best possible use of headlines, photography and art.
• Meet with editors and reporters on a weekly basis to discuss story ideas, cover story selections, and any other items that should be discussed with staff, such as performance toward goal. 
• Coach editors and reporters through any part of the pitching, reporting, writing, editing or production process. Deliver feedback to them on their work.
• Maintain regular contact with freelancers and recruit new freelancers as needed. 
• Build broad and diverse relationships so that sources, story ideas, research and reporting reflect the diverse communities of the Valley.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Phoenix New Times believes our journalism will best serve our communities with culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Email a cover letter explaining your philosophy of editing and managing newsroom personnel, along with a resume and links for up to three stories you reported or edited (along with a few sentences explaining the backstory of each piece and your role with it) to [email protected].

Content Marketing Specialist

Location: Phoenix

About Us:
Voice Media Group is a leading provider of multi-media marketing services, specializing in helping businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced, digital-first environment. We’re seeking a dynamic Content Marketing Specialist to join our team and play a key role in driving our B2B marketing efforts.

Role Overview:
As a Content Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing content strategies that resonate with our target audience and support our B2B sales initiatives. You will create compelling content across various formats, including video, blogs, email, guides, websites, and social. You will support goals of increasing website traffic, on-page engagement, lead generation, marketing automation, and client acquisition and retention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Collaborate with product teams and internal stakeholders to develop and produce high-quality, engaging content tailored to B2B audiences, including blogs, whitepapers, case studies, and gated content.
• Video Production: Create and manage video content that communicates our brand’s value proposition and drives audience engagement.
• Email Campaigns: Craft persuasive email campaigns that generate leads, nurture prospects, and support sales objectives.
• Sales Messaging: Collaborate with the sales team to develop impactful messaging that aligns with our brand and resonates with potential clients.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough research to understand industry trends, customer pain points, and competitor strategies, using these insights to inform content creation.
• Content Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive monthly content strategy that aligns with business goals, focusing on lead generation and brand awareness.
• SEO Optimization: Implement SEO best practices to ensure all content is optimized for search engines and drives organic traffic.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze the performance of content initiatives, using insights to optimize future campaigns.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in content marketing, preferably with a focus on B2B sales and digital marketing services.
• Skills:
  • Proven ability to create and manage content across multiple formats (video, email, blogs, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of B2B marketing and sales processes.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Experience with SEO and content performance metrics, ie Google Analytics, etc.
  • Familiarity with marketing automation tools and CRM systems is a plus.
  • Graphic Design/Video Editing experience is preferred.
  • A portfolio of published work.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work closely with sales and marketing teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the content strategy of a leading digital marketing company.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.

If you’re a content marketing specialist with a knack for creating compelling B2B content and a passion for digital marketing, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested candidates please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Enterprise Level Digital Sales Executive

Location: Denver

About V Digital Services

V Digital Services is a full-service marketing agency and trusted Premier Google Partner. Our mission is to provide small to large sized businesses with an array of digital and traditional marketing strategies designed to increase brand visibility, digital presence, generate quality traffic and leads, and deliver significant ROI and increased revenues.

A rising force in the world of digital marketing, VDS employs an array of analysts and account managers who specialize in helping clients polish their online presence through expertise in organic SEO, paid media, social media management, web development and both programmatic and pay-per-click advertising. Its creative strategies have allowed it to streamline and simplify the digital marketing experience for customers.

Over the years, VDS has garnered numerous accolades for its achievements in sales, service, and innovation. These include consecutive “Company of the Year” honors from the Business Intelligence Group’s BIG Awards for Business, as well as being named a winner in the Top Workplaces survey. Most recently, in June, VDS won a Stevie® Award in the Best Business Technology Pivot category at the 22nd Annual American Business Awards® for developing a pioneering first-party data solution.

As a division of Voice Media Group, VDS operates in major American markets, including the Top 25 markets where VMG publishes such award-winning publications as Denver Westword and Phoenix New Times. The company is based in Phoenix and conducts its central operations in the same headquarters complex that houses VMG’s iconic Phoenix New Times.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Enterprise-Level Digital Sales Executive to join our digital marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales and a deep understanding of digital marketing strategies and solutions. This role involves driving revenue growth by developing and executing strategic sales plans to attract and retain enterprise-level clients. If you are passionate about digital marketing and possess exceptional sales skills, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Business Development:

  • Identify and target potential enterprise clients through research, networking, and lead generation.

  • Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent and sustainable revenue growth.

• Client Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers within target organizations.

  • Conduct regular meetings with clients to understand their digital marketing needs and propose tailored solutions.

• Sales Strategy & Execution:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets.

  • Create and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.

  • Negotiate and close high-value deals, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.

• Collaboration & Teamwork:

  • Work closely with the digital marketing and account management teams to ensure seamless execution of client campaigns.

  • Provide feedback and insights to the marketing team to enhance product offerings and service delivery.

• Market & Industry Analysis:

  • Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.

  • Conduct market research to understand the competitive landscape and adapt sales strategies accordingly.

• Reporting & Analysis:

  • Track and report on sales performance metrics, providing regular updates to senior management.

  • Use data-driven insights to refine sales strategies and improve overall effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 3+ years of sales experience in digital marketing, with a focus on enterprise-level clients.

  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.

• Skills:

  • Strong understanding of digital marketing concepts, including SEO, SEM, social media, content marketing, and analytics.

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

  • Excellent negotiation and closing skills, with a focus on building long-term client relationships.

• Personal Attributes:

  • Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales enablement tools.

  • Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot).

We Provide:

• A portfolio of solutions for every clients needs with precision targeting

• A fun and exciting work environment

• Base salary + Commission + Bonus opportunities with a 1st year potential of $75K-$100K

• Unlimited earning potential

• Ongoing Sales Training

• A career path in sales and management

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401(k)

If this sounds like a good fit, please email your resume and cover letter to us at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Staff Writer

Location: Denver

Westword has an immediate opening for a full-time staff writer to continue our record of hard-hitting reporting. We’re looking for a general assignment reporter with at least two years experience working in a newsroom who can find, report and write daily stories in a wide range of areas (news, culture, food, cannabis). Staff writers work under the guidance of experienced editors in a small but scrappy newsroom with a history of excellence, including numerous national and regional reporting awards.  We value ambitious reporting, well-crafted prose, an engaging voice and savvy use of social media.

Salary is $55,000. Benefits include, but are not limited to, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending accounts and medical/dental/vision insurance.

Westword believes our journalism will best serve our communities with culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants should send their best news clips, a resume and a cover letter to:  [email protected]

Multimedia Sales Account Executive

Location: Phoenix

The Phoenix New Times is growing exponentially as a leading provider of multimedia marketing in partnership with our award—winning V Digital Services, one of the fastest—rising digital marketing agencies in the country. We are seeking a smart, driven, highly ambitious media consultant with a desire to succeed and grow with us.

This person will be responsible for growing advertising revenues by selling a broad range of digital solutions including SEO, PPC, Paid Media, Social Media, Streaming TV, Programmatic, Device ID, Website Development, and local initiatives. The primary responsibility is new business development.

The ideal candidate has confidence in cold calling & prospecting, a strong ability to identify customer needs, develop and present a customized solution with a proven ability to negotiate and close deals with a high level of success. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology, and, most of all, customer results. We continue to launch new products and initiatives so opportunities abound.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High acumen for consultative selling
• A proven track record in sales or similar field
• Highly motivated and results—oriented
• Ability to self—generate leads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to listen
• Strong problem—solving and decision—making abilities
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to operate within a fast—paced environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Digital, Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience a plus
• Candidates must have personal transportation and must pass a background check.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary with uncapped commissions, additional bonus incentives, casual dress code, and career growth opportunities. First—year account executives will earn a minimum of $60,000—$75,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short—term disability, long—term disability, paid time off, company—paid holidays, and a 401(k).
• A culture of “Work hard, Play hard” team mentality. We treat our people like royalty (team lunches, contests, concerts, and more). Early Fridays mean “leave early and spend time with your loved ones”.
• A 50 + year company with an outstanding reputation in media relations and employee tenure. Over the past 24 months, our digital agency has continued to set records in sales growth and customer success. Much of this is due to the best—in—class tools and analysis provided to us by our award—winning digital specialists.

If you can sell and what you’ve read sounds like a good fit for you, email your resume & cover letter to: [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Street Team

Location: Denver

Street Team

Location: Denver

Street Team is Hiring!

Become a part of Westword’s Street Team.

We are seeking energetic, outgoing, dependable individuals to represent Westword and other dynamic, local companies.

Send us your resume today to: [email protected]

Street Team Member

Location: Dallas

Dallas Observer Marketing department is seeking outgoing individuals interested in events and promotions to
assist the marketing department on a part—time Independent Contractor basis.

This is an opportunity to explore DFW and all it has to offer. In addition, individuals will gain hands—on experience in grassroots campaigns, special event production, social media marketing, and more. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working all Dallas Observer Signature Events: BrewFest, The Morning After Bruch Event, and Tacolandia
• Attending Dallas Observer Client Events
• Email List Growth & Marketing

REQUIREMENTS:

• Outgoing and engaging personality
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Proactive work ethic
• Desire to work on large—scale event production

If you are looking for a way to explore DFW, meet new people, and attend events, this job is for you.

Interested candidates, please submit your resume to: [email protected]

IT Business Analyst

Location: Phoenix

Voice Media Group is a successful and diversified media/technology company that specializes in serving advertisers, business owners, and readers across the country. Voice Media Group’s digital marketing and technology agency, V Digital Services, has twelve regional offices in the United States with a full array of digital marketing strategists, specialists, engineers, and account managers focused on driving value and success for the SMB market.

The fast—paced nature of digital marketing and media content creation makes us a destination for energetic people who love a challenge and aren’t happy sitting on the sidelines. We believe that innovation is the best service we can provide to our clients, and we give our employees the resources, training, and creative freedom to thrive.

We have an opening in our Information Technology department for a full—time Business Analyst with a heavy focus on order management, financials & data analysis. As a member of our Business Applications Development team, this role is responsible for analyzing new and existing business processes and pushing through process improvement recommendations from business requirements through to implementation. Additionally, this role will actively participate in the management of business intelligence methods & tools within the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and validate new and existing business processes
• Recommend opportunities for business process change improvements
• Work with stakeholders to develop clear business requirements documentation
• Provide quality assurance testing for new and existing business systems
• Improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of existing systems and processes
• Communicate changes to application processes across all levels of the organization
• Clearly document and support process improvements
• Train end—users on new software releases and process changes
• Help support existing software solutions, including troubleshooting user—submitted issues
• Assist other department members as needed

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with/in:
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications, including order management & financials
• Sales processes & tools, as well as an understanding of sales acumen
• Analyzing, evaluating & validating business processes
• Data management, organization & analysis
• Business intelligence applications, including the creation of reports & dashboards
• Setup and quality assurance of software solutions
• Integrating both third—party and proprietary systems/applications
• Customer relationship management (CRM) tools, such as Salesforce
• Technical writing and business requirements documentation
• Communicating with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Supporting business applications from admins through to end—users
• The ideal candidate will have:
• A bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience
• Strong business acumen
• Keen analytical skills
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Brilliant written and verbal communication skills
• A focus on providing quality deliverables
• A desire for both personal and professional growth
• Prior experience in digital marketing, digital media, traditional media, and/or publishing is a plus but not required.

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plan, 401K employer match, paid holidays & paid time off), Voice Media Group also supports continued education with opportunities for career growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that highly values diversity in the workplace.

Please email your resume and cover letter (with salary requirements) to Lee—ann Dunton, Director of Business Systems — [email protected]

Media Sales Executive

Location: Dallas

We are seeking a smart, driven, and energetic individual looking for a career in media sales. The media industry is in an exciting state of change and Dallas Observer/VDigital Services is growing exponentially. As such, we need a highly ambitious media consultant with a desire to succeed and grow with us. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology, and, most of all, customer results.

This person will be responsible for growing advertising revenues through the consultative sale of digital solutions including, digital display, SEO, PPC, paid media, social media, mobile, programmatic, IP targeting, e—mail, mobile advertising, website development, local services, weekly and annual print guides and signature events, with a primary responsibility of acquiring new clients. We continue to launch new products and initiatives so opportunities abound.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High acumen for consultative selling
• A proven track record in sales or similar field
• Highly motivated and results—oriented
• Ability to self—generate leads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to listen
• Strong problem—solving and decision—making abilities
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to operate within a fast—paced environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Digital, Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience a plus.
• Candidates must have personal transportation

We offer a competitive salary with uncapped commissions, additional bonus incentives, a casual dress code, and career growth opportunities. First—year account executives will earn a minimum of $73,000 — $80,000. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short—term disability, long—term disability, paid time off, company—paid holidays, and a 401(k). We offer a culture of rewarding hard work with happy hours, sales outings, a dog—friendly office, a mixture of remote and in—person work days, and other incentives. In addition, we offer you a 40 + year company with an outstanding reputation in media relations and employee tenure. Over the past 24 months, our digital agency has continued to set records in sales growth and customer success. Much of this is due to the best—in—class tools and analysis provided to us by our award—winning digital specialists.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At Voice Media Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Some recent awards we have been honored with include:

2021 American Business Awards (May 2021)
V Digital Services was honored with a Bronze Stevie Award in the 19th annual American Business Awards announced today. The Phoenix—based digital marketing agency won in the “Company of the Year” category for medium—sized American advertising, marketing, or public relations companies.

2021 Top Interactive Marketing Firm (July 2021)
Thanks to a year of constant innovation on behalf of clients, V Digital Services jumped up three spots in the Phoenix Business Journal’s annual ranking of the Top 10 largest interactive marketing firms in the Valley.

2021 Top 25 Largest Advertising Agencies
V Digital Services jumped up two spots in the Denver Business Journal’s annual ranking of the leading advertising agencies in the Denver area.

2021 NTX Marketing & Advertising Firms List (August 2021)
V Digital Services has been named one of North Texas’s leading advertising and marketing firms by the Dallas Business Journal, placing at No. 13 in the survey of 136 eligible firms.

Interested candidates: please email your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Staff Writer

Location: Miami

Miami New Times has an immediate opening for a full-time news writer to continue our record of hard-hitting reporting.

We’re looking for a journalist with a solid news background to cover developing stories through the week and find news of interest to our educated urban readership. Staff writers work under the guidance of experienced editors in a small but scrappy newsroom with a history of excellence, including numerous national and regional reporting awards.

We value ambitious reporting, well-crafted prose, an engaging voice and savvy use of social media. Ideal candidates will have the proven ability to report and write well in diverse areas, such as politics, public health, business, environmental issues, law and government. Bilingual fluency (Spanish and English) a plus

Salary is $45,000. Benefits include, but are not limited to, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending accounts and medical/dental/vision insurance.

Qualified applicants should send their best news clips, a resume and a cover letter to: [email protected]

Digital Marketing Client Success Manager

Location: Denver

Who You Are: You’re digitally savvy, hyper—organized, eager and energetic. You thrive in a fast—paced environment and you’re passionate about digital marketing and analytics. You have “it” — no, not the Stephen King novel. “It,” is that hard—to—define quality that makes you stand out. The thing inside you that keeps you hungry and driven to succeed wherever you go. It.

Who We Are: V Digital Services is one of the fastest—growing digital marketing agencies in the country, specializing in Organic SEO, Local SEO, Paid Media/SEM, Social Media, and Web Development. Our team of digital strategists works with small, mid—sized, and enterprise—level businesses across every industry to help them reach more customers and grow.

The Role: The Digital Marketing Client Success Manager role will drive the success of our clients and sales team, handling complex, high—touch campaigns with respect to SEO, SEM, Social Media, Programmatic, and Web Development. As the centralized point of contact for both the client and internal team members, the Client Success Manager is directly responsible for the relationship, project management, campaign performance, and overall success of the client. It is their objective to provide exceptional customer service, and a high level of communication, build strong client relationships, and deliver a quality product that retains the client on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Act as the face of the agency to all clients and as the client advocate to internal team members
• Effectively manage multi—channel strategies and products for high—spending clients that are results/ROI—driven
• Set and hit client targets for both traffic and ROI through an in—depth campaign strategy
• Project manage all campaign tasking, timeline, and budgets for all campaigns
• Serve as a thought leader and client advocate for all active campaigns
• Utilize data to effectively report back to the client on performance with strong storytelling skills

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Self—motivated, self—starter and ability to independently execute with minimal supervision in a fast—paced agency environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Superb organization and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Deadline—driven attitude that ensures due dates are met 100% of the time
• Experience working professionally with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, Facebook Business Manager, WordPress, and E—commerce Platforms a plus
• Previous agency experience a plus

Why Us?: Besides the competitive salary and benefits packages, V Digital Services is truly a family. We hire the best and brightest—our people are smart, driven, and passionate. We learn from each other, we respect each other, we push each other and we get better because of each other. We put our people first. This is a place where you will be welcomed, and challenged respectfully, and will ultimately learn more here than you’ve learned at any previous job you’ve had before.

Let’s grow together.

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Job Type: Full—time

Salary: $50,000.00 — $65,000.00 per year

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE:

• Monday to Friday

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY TYPES:

• Bonus pay

Interested candidates, please send your resume to: [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Drivers

Location: Denver

Looking for a fun side hustle? Westword Route Drivers wanted.

Earn extra money on Wednesdays and deliver Westword to your favorite part of town.

A reliable vehicle, proof of insurance & clean/current MVR is required.

Please email your contact info to circulation—[email protected] or call 303—293—3590.