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- Unless otherwise indicated, all positions are located in the Corporate Headquarters in
Arlington, Virginia
Always include the title of the position for which you are applying.
Current Job Openings @ USA TODAY
Positions available at USA TODAY
| Account Coordinator | ROSSLYN 303 |
Coordinates the activities of major advertising accounts for all USA TODAY brands including, but not limited to Domestic, International, and Online. Ensures the proper run and placement of all advertising material in USA TODAY publications in accordance with advertiser needs. Communicates with sales staff and agency personnel to verify and/or research ad creative schedules for all assigned advertisements. Primary liaison for the sales department for materials related communication. Ensures an excellent rapport between USA TODAY and its major accounts in order to secure current advertising business as well as grow additional ad revenue within each of the major accounts. Requires a Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Journalism, Communication, Advertising, Marketing, and/or Business Administration with 2 years experience working in an Advertising department of a print medium; proficiency on PC using a variety of software applications to manage advertising data. Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills; and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
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| Director, Business Development | ROSSLYN 261 |
Designs, develops and implements sophisticated and customized plans for coaching and training programs that will elevate the skills and strategies of an international advertising sales force through transactional and/or consultative processes. Coaches sales directors and managers on the intricacies of sales processes and on how to coach their sales representatives. Creates and facilitates sales training programs. Assists with strategic planning as it relates to the skills and training needs of the sales staff. Supervises the activities of a sales training and development professional who is responsible for new employee orientations, ongoing skill training of the staff, and evaluation of training materials. Oversees the outsourcing of our education efforts (i.e education advisory board, judging, education mailings, publishing education inserts, literacy program). Candidate must have experience in sales as well as experience in the creation/facilitation of sales material. Candidate must also have knowledge of advertising. A background in education is a plus. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic thinking, project management, organizational abilities, interpersonal relations, and strong communication skills (both oral and written). This individual must quickly understand the organization, be a strategic leader, earn the trust of a sales force, take initiative and be analytical and impactful. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment. Travel is required. Candidate must have at least a Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience in training and sales.
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| Marketplace Travel Sales Representative | ROSSLYN 348 |
To answer incoming calls and sell advertising space to advertisers for USA TODAY's brands including but not limited to Domestic, International and Online. To service, maintain and grow existing and new customers. To provide the sales staff and sales managers with the development of marketing/advertising strategies that meet client's business objectives and for the benefit of the Marketplace department. To represent USA TODAY effectively, professionally and accurately. To work independently and with other USA TODAY staff to build individual and department-wide revenue. Knowledge of the publishing/media industry. Advertising sales experience with proven success. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment. Excellent telephone sales techniques. College education, ideally two years of advertising sales experience. Working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word, and ACT!
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| Account Coordinator | Chicago ADV 153 |
Coordinates the activities of major advertising accounts for all USA TODAY brands including, but not limited to Domestic, International, and Online. Ensures the proper run and placement of all advertising material in USA TODAY publications in accordance with advertiser needs. Communicates with sales staff and agency personnel to verify and/or research ad creative schedules for all assigned advertisements. Primary liaison for the sales department for materials related communication. Ensures an excellent rapport between USA TODAY and its major accounts in order to secure current advertising business as well as grow additional ad revenue within each of the major accounts. Requires a Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Journalism, Communication, Advertising, Marketing, and/or Business Administration with 2 years experience working in an Advertising department of a print medium; proficiency on PC using a variety of software applications to manage advertising data. Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills; and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
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| Account Executive I | Chicago ADV 6 |
Facilitates the strategic initiative of improving bottom line results by utilizing a strong knowledge of the publishing/media industry and knowledge of USA TODAY’s competitive advertising environment. Sells advertising space to advertisers and developers effective strategies and proposals which meet client marketing/advertising objectives. Represents USA TODAY in the marketplace effectively, professionally and accurately. Requires a college education with emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing, or Journalism with 2-4 years experience as a sales/marketing representative. Strong knowledge of the publishing/media industry; excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, mobile, high-pressured environment.
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| Account Executive II | Atlanta ADV 150 |
Sells advertising space in all three USA TODAY brands: USA TODAY Domestic, USA TODAY International, and USA TODAY Online. Makes sales calls made on established regional or national advertisers and develops strategies and proposals to meet the clients' marketing and advertising objectives. Delivers presentations to clients or agencies demonstrating the strengths and strategies of the proposals and attends special sales event functions that impact advertising revenue. Requires a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing or Journalism with 2-4 years experience as a sales/marketing representative. Must have a strong working knowledge of the publishing/media industry; excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; PC skills with spreadsheet and database experience; and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, deadline-oriented, high-pressured sales environment. Some travel is required.
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| Account Executive II | Chicago ADV 243 |
Facilitates the strategic initiative of improving bottom line results by utilizing a strong knowledge of the publishing/media industry and knowledge of USA TODAY’s competitive advertising environment. Sells advertising space to advertisers and developers effective strategies and proposals which meet client marketing/advertising objectives. Represents USA TODAY in the marketplace effectively, professionally and accurately. Requires a college education with emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing, or Journalism with 2-4 years experience as a sales/marketing representative. Strong knowledge of the publishing/media industry; excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, mobile, high-pressured environment.
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| Account Executive II | Los Angeles ADV 151 |
Sells advertising space in all three USA TODAY brands: USA TODAY Domestic, USA TODAY International, and USA TODAY Online. Makes sales calls made on established regional or national advertisers and develops strategies and proposals to meet the clients' marketing and advertising objectives. Delivers presentations to clients or agencies demonstrating the strengths and strategies of the proposals and attends special sales event functions that impact advertising revenue. Requires a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing or Journalism with 2-4 years experience as a sales/marketing representative. Must have a strong working knowledge of the publishing/media industry; excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; PC skills with spreadsheet and database experience; and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, deadline-oriented, high-pressured sales environment. Some travel is required.
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| Account Executive II | New York ADV 10 |
Sells advertising space in all three USA TODAY brands: USA TODAY Domestic, USA TODAY International, and USA TODAY Online. Makes sales calls made on established regional or national advertisers and develops strategies and proposals to meet the clients' marketing and advertising objectives. Delivers presentations to clients or agencies demonstrating the strengths and strategies of the proposals and attends special sales event functions that impact advertising revenue. Requires a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing or Journalism with 2-4 years experience as a sales/marketing representative. Must have a strong working knowledge of the publishing/media industry; excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; PC skills with spreadsheet and database experience; and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, deadline-oriented, high-pressured sales environment. Some travel is required.
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| Account Executive III | New York ADV 253 |
Facilitates the strategic initiative of improving bottom line results by utilizing a strong knowledge of the publishing/media industry and knowledge of USA TODAY’s competitive advertising environment. Sells advertising space to advertisers and developers effective strategies and proposals which meet client marketing/advertising objectives. Represents USA TODAY in the marketplace effectively, professionally and accurately. Requires a college education with emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing, or Journalism with 6 years experience as a sales/marketing representative. Strong knowledge of the publishing/media industry; excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, mobile, high-pressured environment. Territories covered are NY and Boston.
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| Advertising Sales Manager | Los Angeles ADV 213 |
To be fully acquainted with USA TODAY's philosphy, policy, style and competitive advertising environment in order to sell advertising space to established national/regional advertisers; to fully understand a client's advertising goals and objecives in order to assist that client in choosing USA TODAY as their print medium; and to develop advertising strategies and proposals to meet the client's marketing/advertising objectives. Candidates are required to have comprehensive knowledge of the publishing/media industry with a proven record of sales success. They should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to develop an extensive network of agency and client relationships within the territory and manage a fast-paced and pressured sales environment. Requires a Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Business, Marketing or Journalism, as well as a minimum of 6 or more years experience as a sales/marketing representative, is required. Prior management or supervisory experience is valuable.
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| Advertising Sales Representative | New York ADV 304 |
Are you looking for a job share position? USA TODAY is looking for an Advertising Sales Representative who is seeking a three-day work week in the NY office. The ideal candidate facilitates the strategic initiative of improving bottom line results by utilizing a strong knowledge of the publishing/media industry and knowledge of USA TODAY's competitive advertising environment. Sells advertising space to advertisers and develops effective strategies and proposals which meet client marketing/advertising objectives. Represents USA TODAY in the marketplace effectively, professionally and accurately. The ideal candidate has strong experience of the publishing/media industry, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and has the ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment. A college education with a minimum of 4 years experience as a sales/marketing representative is preferred. Minimal travel is required.
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| Manager, Advertising Sales ( London) | ROSSLYN 276 |
Candidate needs to be flexible, able to adapt and live in another culture. Must be able to articulate US Media landscape and USA TODAY positioning. Will provide training/coaching/guidance to London Staff, and build strategic relationships with rep firms. Sells advertising space to advertisers for USA TODAY's brands including but not limited to Domestic, International and Online. Develops strategies and proposals to meet the client's marketing/advertising objectives. Manages the revenue and expense budgets. Develops new business across Europe, Middle East and Africa and develops existing global accounts. Candidate must have knowledge of the publishing/media industry with a proven sales record. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work in a fast-paced, high pressured mobile environment. Ability to use PC based wordprocessing and electronic mail applications. College education with emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing or Journalism with 6 years experience as a Sales/Marketing representative.
Relocation assistance will be provided.
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| Manager, Entertainment and Publishing | New York ADV 307 |
To be fully acquainted with USA TODAY’s philosophy, policy and style and competitive advertising environment in order to sell advertising space to established national/regional advertisers; to fully understand a client’s advertising goals and objectives in order to assist that client in choosing USA TODAY as their print medium; and to develop advertising strategies and proposals to meet the client’s marketing/advertising objectives. To develop client specific strategies using the demographic analysis and editorial environment of USA TODAY. To develop and present proposals that concur with client’s objectives in advertising in a print medium. To deliver presentations to a client or agency, demonstrating the strengths and strategies of the proposal. Will manage clerical personnel in processing daily correspondence, business proposals and contracts; and, will manage sales representative personnel. College education with emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing or Journalism; 4 years experience as sales/marketing representative, 2 years experience as a sales manager. Computer knowledge/level of skill is helpful. Experience in one-on-one and/or group presentations. Experience in the publishing/media industry. Strong interpersonal skills; experience working as an advertising sales rep and/or in advertising agency purchasing media.
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| Sales Assistant | Atlanta ADV 19 |
Assists the sales representatives, managers, directors, and other executives to facilitate the strategic initiative of improving bottom-line results in the sales arena. Answers phones, takes accurate messages and handles correspondence, represents USA TODAY in the marketplace professionally, effectively and accurately, works closely with the sales staff in the development of special programs for advertising clientele such as merchandising, statistical data, etc. Works closely with other departments to reserve ad space or to retrieve information for clients and sales staff. Requires a Bachelor’s degree or business school education and 1-2 years experience working in a sales environment for more than one supervisor at a time. Must posses strong PC skills with word processing in a Windows based environment; excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are necessary; and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressured sales organization while working on multiple projects at one time.
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| Sales Assistant | Chicago ADV 9 |
Provides administrative and sales support for directors, managers and sales representatives to facilitate the strategic initiative of improving bottom line results in the sales arena. Processes correspondence and reports such as proposals, letters and invitations. Answers telephones and responds to client inquiries. Works closely with the sales staff in the development of special programs or advertising clientele. Requires 2 years experience working in a sales organization with a college or business school education; PC skills with WordPerfect and Lotus software applications in a Windows environment; 50 wpm key stroking; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively in a deadline oriented environment.
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| Sales Assistant | Chicago ADV 154 |
Provides administrative and sales support for directors, managers and sales representatives to facilitate the strategic initiative of improving bottom line results in the sales arena. Processes correspondence and reports such as proposals, letters and invitations. Answers telephones and responds to client inquiries. Works closely with the sales staff in the development of special programs or advertising clientele. Requires 2 years experience working in a sales organization with a college or business school education. PC skills with WordPerfect and Lotus software applications in a Windows environment; 50 wpm key stroking; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively in a deadline oriented environment.
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| Sales Assistant | Dallas ADV 233 |
Provides administrative and sales support for managers and sales representatives to facilitate the strategic initiative of improving bottom line results in the sales arena. Processes correspondence and reports such as proposals, letters, revenue, and invitations. Answers telephones and responds to client inquiries. Works closely with the sales staff in the development of special programs for advertising clientele such as merchandising, statistical data, etc. Works closely with other departments to reserve ad space or to retrieve information for clients and sales staff. Requires 2 years of experience working in a sales organization with a college or business school education and needs to be able to work with more than one supervisor at a time. Must possess strong PC skills with Microsoft Word and Excel software applications in a Windows environment; 50 wpm key stroking; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressured sales organization while working on multiple projects at one time.
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| Sales Representative - Enterprise | San Francisco ADV 195 |
Answers incoming calls and sells advertising space to advertisers for USA TODAY's brands including Domestic, International and Online. Services, maintains and grows existing and new customers. Develops sales strategies and proposals to meet the client's advertising/marketing objectives. Enforces company policies and procedures regarding ad copy and scheduling of ad space. Monitors competitive media for leads and for sales opportunities. Represents USA TODAY at trade shows and conferences. Requires 2 years of advertising sales experience, college education and a working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word, and ACT! Excellent telephone sales techniques and strong written and verbal communication skills.
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| Baseball Weekly Designer | ROSSLYN 359 |
Design and layout visually compelling covers and inside pages for weekly national baseball magazine. Cover design requires knowledge of Photoshop and Freehand. Familiarity with Quark and Macintosh would be helpful. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a small team of editors and reporters. Must be strong on deadline. Familiarity with CCI pagination system a plus. Requires 5 to 7 years of intensive newspaper/magazine design experience. To apply, call Tim McQuay, managing editor, at 703-276-6456.
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| Baseball Weekly Sales/News Assistant | ROSSLYN 313 |
Provides administrative and clerical support for editorial and advertising staff. Answers telephones, opens and distributes mail, retrieves and distributes faxes. Types and files general correspondence and acts as liaison for BBW and other internal departments. Assists in the development of sales proposals and manages media kit/research requests. Maintains and updates department databases. Fields phone quieries and downloads Internet correspondence. Processes accounting-related requests and assists in special projects as assigned. College degree in journalism or related discipline preferred. PC skills, excellent communication and organizational skills are required. At least two years' work experience in an office environment is preferred. To apply, call Mong Le Penella at 703-558-5630.
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| Account Executive | Chicago ADV 320 |
USA TODAY Baseball Weekly seeks an account executive to make sales calls on established national advertisers and develop strategies and proposals to meet new prospects' marketing and advertising objectives. Ability to interpret research data and use it effectively to sell advertising is required. Creative, out-of-the-box thinking is a must. Requires a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business administration, marketing or journalism with at least 5 years' experience as a sales/marketing representative. Must have a strong working knowledge of the sports publishing/media industry; excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; PC experience; and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, deadline-oriented, high-pressure sales environment. Some travel is required. To apply, call Steve Larson at 312-321-7724.
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| District Sales Manager | San Francisco CIRC 288 |
Promotes the sale, timely delivery and full collection of USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within the specific market. Requires previous sales and supervisory experience; excellent communication and problem-solving skills with effective presentation skills; reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, a safe driving record, the ability to motivate other individuals and adapt to change productively.
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| National Account Manager-Education Sales | ROSSLYN 338 |
Develops and implements sales strategies to gain and/or increase circulation of USA TODAY from national accounts and targeted populations within the school community. Develops and implements sales processes for national accounts and district communities to assure customer satisfaction and ease of operation. Will manage territory and strategies by providing direction and outgoing communication to USA TODAY market offices. Maintains account strategies for every national account, including education trends, sales plan for each quarter/year and analysis for previous efforts. Will also manage travel and expense budgets. This position requires the ability of communicating fluently in English, via oral and written communication to clients, field representatives and upper management. Requires a college education, minimum five years sales experience and strong account and territory management skills. Additionally this position must have a knowledge of the education environment and trends. Candidate must have knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel), Word Perfect, ACT and Power Point and possess good communication skills and staff motivation skills.
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| National Sales Assistant | ROSSLYN 341 |
Provide administrative and management support to the Director and three managers in the Education Sales and Programs area of National Circulation Sales. Works with managers in the planning/preparation/execution of events and workshops; including producing and organizing materials, making reservations for travel and catering. Arranging meetings and assisting with various research projects as necessary. Prepares all correspondence for four managers; including memos, client letters and expense reports. Position requires five years of work experience in an administrative role, preferably within a sales organization. College degree is desired but not necessary. Communication and time management skills are a must. Requires knowledge in a variety of software programs; Power Point, ACT, and Microsoft Office Suite. Also knowledge with the Internet/Intranet applications. Proper telephone etiquette is required.
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| Senior Circulation/Sales Analyst | ROSSLYN 339 |
Candidate will manage financial operations of National Circulation Sales. Develop and review the analysis of operating expense budgets for National Circulation Sales Department. May also assist in vendor analyses and selection and prepare and review capital purchase requests. Routinely prepares ad hoc reports and develops quarterly expense forecasts. Will interface and communicate with other departments in resolving problems or searching for new/better work processes. Prepares month end closing journal entries and check requests; supervises the Circulation/Sales Analyst. Position requires a bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. Work experience of 4-5 years preferred. Supervisory experience helpful, but not required. Must be proficient on IBM PC operating in a Windows environment; preferably using Microsoft office software applications. Must have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets including macro writing and linking of multiple files. Intermediate level understanding of word processing and databases. Proficient and accurate use of a 10-key pad, familiar with LAN's and good analytical skills.
The successful candidate must be detail oriented (have good attention to accuracy) and deadline sensitive. Candidate should have excellent organizational skills, be able to prioritize, and follow projects through to completion with constant follow-up. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidate must be self-motivated, show initiative and bring new ideas to the work group.
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| Account Executive | San Diego CIRC 356 |
| Account Manager | Kansas City CIRC 347 |
To sell USA TODAY and ancillary USAT publications and services within a defined market. Position is responsible for managing existing accounts to maximize profitable sales volume and for developing and securing new accounts for additional growth.
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| Account Manager | N/C Florida CIRC 321 |
Sells USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within a defined market. Manages existing accounts to maximize profitable sales volumes and develops and secures new accounts for additional growth. Develops strategies and proposals, and delivers presentations to clients, demonstrating the strengths and strategies of the proposals. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; 3-5 years experience as a salesperson responsible for an existing account base and sales of new business; light PC skills; excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and project management skills with effective presentation skills; the ability to adapt to change productively.
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| Account Manager | New York CIRC 190 |
Sells USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within a defined market. Manages existing accounts to maximize profitable sales volumes and develops and secures new accounts for additional growth. Develops strategies and proposals, and delivers presentations to clients, demonstrating the strengths and strategies of the proposals. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; 3-5 years experience as a salesperson responsible for an existing account base and sales of new business; light PC skills; excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and project management skills with effective presentation skills; the ability to adapt to change productively.
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| Account Manager | St. Louis CIRC 269 |
| Account Manager | Washington/Baltimore CIRC 265 |
USA TODAY's Washington/Baltimore Circulation office is searching for Accounting Manager with excellent communication, accounting, and leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing staff for A/R/Collections (using Lawson software), A/P, data entry, monthly close. 2-3 years related exp, Accounting/Finance degree required. Strong PC skills – MS Office. Creation of MIS reports using Sequel and Crystal Reports a plus.
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| Accounting Clerk | Cincinnatti CIRC 214 |
Responsible for making daily bank deposits and producing monthly cash receipts reports and journal entries. Maintains petty cash fund, answers telephones and researches and resolves cash posting problems. Requires a high school diploma with 2 years of related work experience. Must have experience with 10-key punch, have good PC skills and type 30 wpm. Candidate must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills..
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| Accounting Clerk I | St. Louis CIRC 165 |
Responsible for the accurate and timely input of single copy account delivery and billing data reconciliation of past due receivables. Processes invoices, answers telephones and acts as backup to other accounting personnel as needed. Inputs draws, returns, and billing information for new and existing accounts. Requires a high school diploma with data entry computer experience. Must have experience with 10-key punch, CRT, have good PC skills and good typing skills.
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| Accounting Clerk I | St. Louis CIRC 166 |
Responsible for the accurate and timely input of single copy account delivery and billing data reconciliation of past due receivables. Processes invoices, answers telephones and acts as backup to other accounting personnel as needed. Inputs draws, returns, and billing information for new and existing accounts. Requires a high school diploma with data entry computer experience. Must have experience with 10-key punch, CRT, have good PC skills and good typing skills.
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| Accounting Clerk I | Washington/Baltimore CIRC 319 |
Responsible for the accurate and timely input of single copy account delivery and billing data reconciliation of past due receivables. Processes invoices, answers telephones and acts as backup to other accounting personnel as needed. Inputs draws, returns, and billing information for new and existing accounts. Requires a high school diploma with data entry computer experience. Must have experience with 10-key punch, CRT, have good PC skills and good typing skills.
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| Accounting Manager | Dallas CIRC 314 |
Provides support to the controller in designing and administering accounting policies and reporting in accordance with GAAP and corporate guidelines. Assists in management of Accounting staff, A/P, A/R and other key functions. Preferred candidate will have excellent communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to change productively. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Mail required. Crystal Reporting, database management and AS/400 experience a plus. College degree in Accounting or related field required. One to two years’ experience as a senior staff accountant or accounting supervisor preferred.
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| Circulation Manager | Carolinas CIRC 354 |
Hires, trains and supervises District Sales Managers and Rack Repair personnel in the areas of sales, service and distribution of USA TODAY and Baseball Weekly. Coordinates sales efforts and evaluates field operations on a regular basis. Plans and implements revenue, expense, and volume goals. Requires prior sales and supervisory experience; must have excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills; the ability to adapt to change productively.
This position is located in the Charleston office.
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| Circulation Manager | Seattle CIRC 104 |
Hires, trains and supervises District Sales Managers and Rack Repair personnel in the areas of sales, service and distribution of USA TODAY and Baseball Weekly. Coordinates sales efforts and evaluates field operations on a regular basis. Plans and implements revenue, expense, and volume goals. Requires prior sales and supervisory experience; must have excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills; the ability to adapt to change productively.
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| District Sales Manager | Atlanta CIRC 101 |
Promotes the sale, timely delivery and full collection of USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within the specific market. Requires previous sales and supervisory experience; excellent communication and problem-solving skills with effective presentation skills; reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, a safe driving record, the ability to motivate other individuals and adapt to change productively.
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| District Sales Manager | Chicago CIRC 211 |
Promotes the sale, timely delivery and full collection of USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within the specific market. Requires previous sales and supervisory experience; excellent communication and problem-solving skills with effective presentation skills; reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, a safe driving record, the ability to motivate other individuals and adapt to change productively.
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| District Sales Manager | Las Vegas CIRC 267 |
| District Sales Manager | N/C Florida CIRC 312 |
Promotes the sale, timely delivery and full collection of USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within the specific market. Requires previous sales and supervisory experience; excellent communication and problem-solving skills with effective presentation skills; reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, a safe driving record, the ability to motivate other individuals and adapt to change productively.
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| District Sales Manager | San Diego CIRC 277 |
| District Sales Manager | San Francisco CIRC 217 |
Promotes the sale, timely delivery and full collection of USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within the specific market. Requires previous sales and supervisory experience; excellent communication and problem-solving skills with effective presentation skills; reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, a safe driving record, the ability to motivate other individuals and adapt to change productively.
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| District Sales Manager | Vail 192 |
Promotes the sale, timely delivery and full collection of USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within the specific market. Requires previous sales and supervisory experience; excellent communication and problem-solving skills with effective presentation skills; reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, a safe driving record, the ability to motivate other individuals and adapt to change productively.
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| DSM P/T | Philadelphia CIRC 167 |
Promotes the sale, timely delivery and full collection of USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within the specific market. Requires previous sales and supervisory experience; excellent communication and problem-solving skills with effective presentation skills; reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, a safe driving record, the ability to motivate other individuals and adapt to change productively.
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| National Customer Operations Manager | 357 |
Candidate will manage the systems, staff and processes that are used to service all customer needs. Communicate between the national market offices, distribution sites and corporate offices. Direct the daily flow of work, troubleshoot operational and system challenges and lead a cross-departmental team in developing a process to support the USA TODAY brand network of products. Requires 8-10 years in business, customer service or newspaper industry. Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Management or IT required; MBA is a plus.
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| Receptionist | Washington/Baltimore CIRC 310 |
Superior communication skills, able to maintain a positive and friendly attitude at all times, able to handle multiple tasks at one time, detail oriented, computer skills to include MS Word and Excel, minimum of a high school diploma and 2 - 3 years experience in reception or front desk duties.
Duties to include answering phones, receiving and distributing mail and faxes, calling vendors, and entering detailed information into the computer.
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| Sales Coordinator | St. Louis CIRC 271 |
| Sales Coordinator | St. Louis CIRC 270 |
| Senior Accounting Clerk | Chicago CIRC 360 |
Candidate must have data entry experience, excellent customer service and communication skills. Should also be detail oriented, oganized and possess excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.
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| Sr. Account Manager | Denver CIRC 324 |
Sells USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within a defined market. Manages existing accounts to maximize profitable sales volumes and develops and secures new accounts for additional growth. Develops strategies and proposals, and delivers presentations to clients, demonstrating the strengths and strategies of the proposals. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; 3-5 years experience as a salesperson responsible for an existing account base and sales of new business; light PC skills; excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and project management skills with effective presentation skills; the ability to adapt to change productively. 1-2 years experience with USA TODAY is preferred.
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| Sr. District Sales Manager | Kansas City CIRC 318 |
To manage the timely and reliable distribution of USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services-in a defined geographical district. The position assures growth in circulation and excellence in customer service. It improves effectiveness and efficiency of district operations. Candidate will recruit, select, contract and train delivery agents. Ensure timely delivery to single copy and home delivery customers and resolve service problems while building customer relations. Manage receivables; ensures full and complete collections of accounts and control expenses within budgeted guidelines. High school diploma and college degree preferred, good communication, organization and detail-oriented skills are critical. One to two years sales experience helpful, but not necessarily required.
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| Wholesale Supervisor | Boston CIRC 36 |
Develop via training and coaching methods, the personal sales and distribution regulation abilities of "hands-on" personnel at major wholesale agencies and/or mini wholesale operations. Maintains acceptable return percentages and accounts receivables with wholesale accounts. Forecasts draws correctly as seasonal trends dictate. Prepares various reports, and continually learns new areas to improve job performance. Requires 2-4 years of related experience; previous USA TODAY Circulation experience helpful; training experience is preferred; mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills necessary; supervisory skills helpful. Position requires being out of the office approximately 80% of the time and working mostly nights. Some travel (overnight) is required.
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| Zone Manager | Detroit CIRC 208 |
Manages the sale, timely delivery and full collection of accounts for USA TODAY. Provides counsel, training and sound direction for metro District Sales Managers. Requires 2 years related work experience; a college education preferred but will vary depending upon individuals distribution experience and overall management experience; excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; the ability to adapt to change productively.
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| Assignment Editor (Sports) | ROSSLYN 332 |
Assignment editor needed for multi-sport desk at national newspaper. Position involves working with reporters to produce comprehensive and enterprising coverage of college sports, preps and Olympics. Position requires strong editing skills. Must respond well to breaking news and work well on deadline. Candidate should be creative and have a good working knowledge of a wide variety of sports. College degree preferred. At least five years experience as an assignment editor required.
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| Assignment Editor (Sports) | ROSSLYN 333 |
Assignment editor needed for multi-sport desk at national newspaper. Position involves working with reporters to produce comprehensive and enterprising coverage of baseball, motorsports and the NHL. Position requires strong editing skills. Must respond well to breaking news and work well on deadline. Candidate should be creative and have a good working knowledge of a wide variety of sports. College degree preferred. At least five years experience as an assignment editor required.
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| Assistant Graphics Editor-Money | ROSSLYN 237 |
To coordinate graphics for use in daily editions and long-term projects. Also will assist with page layout, as needed. Must analyze and determine the most effective way to present information and solve graphics processing and production problems. Will coordinate snapshots and Business Travel Today art. Must be able to communicate effectively with assignment editors, reporters and Graphics/Photo department. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in teams and often under pressure of tight deadlines. Will supervise news assistants and researchers, as necessary. At least two years of newsroom experience as a reporter or copy editor required. College degree and knowledge of financial markets preferred.
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| Copy Editor-News | ROSSLYN 355 |
USA TODAY is looking for a nonpareil copy editor to join the News copy desk. You must have a love of language and a mastery of style and grammar. You must be a demanding editor who can tackle copy aggressively, as needed. You must perform well on deadline. Layout and page design experience is a plus. Required: a minimum of five years as a copy editor on a daily newspaper.
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| Copy Editor-Sports | ROSSLYN 352 |
To ensure that the editorial content of the Sports section is accurate, lively, grammatically correct and meets all standards of fairness, style and creativity. To ensure Sports section meets production deadlines. Must be a demanding editor with high standards who tackles copy aggressively. Must be a good deadline performer. Some knowledge of sports preferred. Layout and page design experience a plus. College degree preferred. At least five years experience on a daily newspaper or equivalent publication preferred.
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| Graphics Reporter-(Graphics and Photography) | ROSSLYN 343 |
To use reporting and research skills to gather information for charts, graphics and stories for all sections of USA TODAY. Attention to detail is a must. Must be able to communicate effectively with editors, artists and other staffers. At least three years' experience in journalism, library science or a related field is preferred.
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| Informational Graphics Specialist-Graphics Artist | ROSSLYN 342 |
The candidate must have demonstrated illustration ability in a variety of media. Must be experienced with Macintosh personal computers and Macromedia Freehand. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in teams and often under high pressure of tight deadlines. Map-making and charting skills are a plus. Work schedule is Sunday-Thursday. Four-year college degree is preferred. Three to five years’ experience as a newspaper graphics artist preferred.
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| National Editor - News | ROSSLYN 40 |
To direct a team of reporters in producing accurate, lively, timely and sophisticated stories and projects on national issues for USA TODAY’s News section. A national editor must be an excellent editor of copy and good at generating story ideas for deadline, enterprise packages and long-term projects. Must have strong people and management skills and sound news judgment. Must be able to make good copy great, editing aggressively to fill holes and improve writing yet self-confident enough to leave great copy alone. The position requires the ability to deal professionally with other editors as well as with reporters. At least 5 years experience as an assignment editor required.
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| National Editor/Bureaus (NEWS) | ROSSLYN 259 |
The National Editor/ Bureaus is part of a six-person team of editors who cover national issues and breaking news across the country. A National Editor who has a team of bureau reporters focuses on developing national trend stories and spotting unique regional trends from those bureaus, as well as covering breaking news in a region. Bureau reporters focus on developing stories off the core beats in the News department, which include transportation safety, legal issues, metropolitan issues and politics. A National Editor/Bureaus handles daily stories and longer-term covers and enterprise packages of their team and reports to the Senior Assignment Editor/Nation. Candidates must have strong personal skills to handle reporters outside the newsroom, be excellent word editors and strong idea generators. A bureau editor must keep track of news and trends in their region, as well as focus on building regional beats, planning and ideas.
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| News Assistant-LIFE | ROSSLYN 291 |
Assists editors and reporters in gathering and preparing news for publication. Answers telephones, opens and distributes mail, retrieves and distributes faxes and assists with other duties as assigned. Gathers information and conducts research. College degree in journalism or related discipline preferred. Work experience writing or conducting research for a news organization desirable. Requires PC skills. Excellent communication and organizational skills also are required.
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| Night News Reporter (NEWS) | ROSSLYN 260 |
Provides complete, well-rounded, high-quality news coverage of a variety of stories. Must be an accomplished reporter and writer with a broad base of knowledge who could handle national, Washington and world stories of all types which broke during evening hours. Must be skilled at turning around stories under deadline pressure. Requires solid reporting skills in addition to news judgment and clear, analytical thinking and writing. Must have the flexibility to meet changing demands on deadline. Minimum 5 years in a newsroom environment required. College degree preferred.
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| Reporter - Transportation/NASA - News | ROSSLYN 53 |
Provides high-quality coverage of a variety of transportation issues, including highway safety, community and mass transit trends. Also covers NASA and the space program. Superior writing, reporting and beat development skills required. Reporter must be a self-starter who works well as part of a team. Must be able to handle breaking news on deadline. Demonstrated news judgment and proven ability to work with little direct supervision is required. Must spot trends and develop significant enterprise stories and packages. College degree preferred. Minimum 5 years in a newsroom environment required.
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| Reporter-Advertising | ROSSLYN 238 |
To provide lively, thorough, accurate and well-written coverage of the advertising industry news and trends and companies that play a major role in shaping the industry. The reporter must be a self-starter who will focus on breaking news, spotting trends and producing cutting-edge enterprise stories and packages. Substantial experience covering advertising or marketing required.
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| Reporter-College Basketball (Sports) | ROSSLYN 335 |
College reporter with major responsibility for men’s and women’s basketball needed to provide high-quality coverage at national newspaper. Superior writing and reporting skills required. Proven ability to develop significant and creative enterprise packages. Must respond well to breaking news and work well on deadline. Candidates should have a good working knowledge of a wide variety of sports as well as basketball. College degree preferred. At least five years experience required.
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| Reporter-College Sports (Sports) | ROSSLYN 336 |
College reporter needed to expand coverage of minor college sports at national newspaper. Superior writing and reporting skills required. Proven ability to develop significant and creative enterprise packages. Must respond well to breaking news and work well on deadline. Candidates should have a good working knowledge of a variety of sports. College degree preferred. At least five years experience required.
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| Reporter-Congress (News) | ROSSLYN 326 |
To provide high quality coverage of the U.S. Congress; its interaction with the president, the Supreme Court and federal and state agencies; and its impact on the public. Substantial experience reporting in Washington is preferred. Reporter must be a self-starter who will focus on breaking news, spotting trends and producing cutting-edge enterprise stories and packages. Must also demonstrate the ability to write clearly and engagingly and to produce under deadline pressure. Demonstrated news judgement and proven ability to work with little direct supervision is required along with the ability to work as part of a team. Minimum 5 years in a newsroom environment required. College degree preferred.
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| Reporter-Football (Sports) | ROSSLYN 334 |
College reporter with major responsibility for football needed to provide high-quality coverage at national newspaper. Superior writing and reporting skills required. Proven ability to develop significant and creative enterprise packages. Must respond well to breaking news and work well on deadline. Candidates should have a good working knowledge of a wide variety of sports as well as football. College degree preferred. At least five years experience required.
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| Reporter-Investigative (Money) | ROSSLYN 329 |
To provide investigative coverage of business, industries and major financial and economic institutions and the individuals who lead them. Must have broad knowledge of finance, economics, technology, advertising and other business topics. Database journalism skills a plus. Minimum 5 years in a newsroom environment and significant experience producing investigative projects required. Reporter must be a self-starter who thrives on working independently to break news and produce significant enterprise stories and packages. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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| Reporter-Justice/Law Enforcement (News) | ROSSLYN 327 |
To provide innovative, high quality coverage of the criminal justice system and law enforcement in the U.S. Substantial experience reporting in Washington is preferred. Reporter must be a self-starter who will focus on breaking news, spotting trends and producing cutting-edge enterprise stories and packages. Must also demonstrate the ability to write clearly and engagingly and to produce under deadline pressure. Demonstrated news judgment and proven ability to work with little direct supervision is required along with the ability to work as part of a team. Minimum 5 years in a newsroom environment required. College degree preferred.
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| Reporter-Night Rewrite (Sports) | ROSSLYN 328 |
To report and write late-breaking news stories for the Sports section. The position requires a thorough knowledge of sports and the ability to react and chase breaking news stories. Primary duties include compiling news columns, assisting in the compiling of the pro sports and college basketball roundups, checking sports wires and occasional writing of breaking news stories. Hours are 6 p.m.- 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Applicant must have at least five years of related experience.
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| Reporter-Prep Sports (Sports) | ROSSLYN 337 |
High school sports reporter needed for ranking teams in boys and girls basketball, football and baseball for national newspaper. Primary duties also include selecting All-USA teams in each of these sports. Candidate should have a good working knowledge of prep sports. Proven writing and reporting skills required. Must work well under deadline pressure. College degree preferred. At least five years experience required.
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| Reporter-TV-Entertainment (LIFE) | ROSSLYN 330 |
To provide lively, thorough, accurate and well-written coverage of the television industry, its players, programming and personalities. Must have thorough knowledge of the entertainment industry and its leading figures. The reporter must be a self-starter who will focus on breaking news, generating story ideas, spotting trends and producing well-written, cutting-edge enterprise stories and packages. Minimum 5 years in a newsroom environment required. College degree preferred. Reporter will be based in Los Angeles.
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| Rewrite Editor - Page One | ROSSLYN 160 |
This is the classic rewrite role. This is not a position for a neophyte. It demands an accomplished reporter with a knowledge base sufficient to handle stories from all sections of the paper. Superior writing skills also are essential. The rewrite editor must be able to ask questions of the field reporter the way a content editor would, and be skilled and turning around stories under deadline pressure. This person would begin work at 1 p.m. concentrating on the International edition’s later afternoon deadline. He/she would then turn to the domestic edition. Depending on the day’s workload, the rewrite editor might also assist the cover story editor. Applicants should have at least five years experience and be able to demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, as well as diverse knowledge. Applicants may be asked to do a three-day tryout.
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| Sports-Layout Editor | ROSSLYN 353 |
The USA TODAY Sports department is seeking a layout editor to be primarily responsible for daily live deadline pages. Layout editor will be working with multiple pages and sports, producing neat, clean, accurate, fully paginated pages on tight deadlines through three or four editions. This is a night position - hours are usually 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. with the occasional need to come in earlier depending on the sports schedule for that night, and the occasional need to stay later for late-ending sports events. Layout editor will also do non-live and/or enterprise pages as necessary. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to handle multiple tasks while maintaining very careful attention to detail. There also is a possibility for some copy desk responsibilities. Applicant must have at least 5 years related experience.
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| Reporter- News | Chicago EDIT 227 |
USA TODAY is expanding its system of national bureaus. The successful candidate to become the second correspondent in Chicago will provide high-quality coverage of a variety of national and regional topics. Superior writing and reporting skills are required. Reporter must be a self-starter who thrives on working independently. Must be able to handle breaking news on deadline. Must spot trends and develop significant enterprise stories and packages. Demonstrated news judgement and proven ability to work with little direct supervision is required. Significant amounts of travel required. College degree in related discipline preferred. Minimum 5 years in a newsroom environment required.
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| Reporter-News | Atlanta EDIT 229 |
USA TODAY is expanding its system of national bureaus. The successful candidate to become the second correspondent in Atlanta will provide high-quality coverage of a variety of national and regional topics. Superior writing and reporting skills are required. Reporter must be a self-starter who thrives on working independently. Must be able to handle breaking news on deadline. Must spot trends and develop significant enterprise stories and packages. Demonstrated news judgement and proven ability to work with little direct supervision is required. Significant amounts of travel required. College degree in related discipline preferred. Minimum 5 years in a newsroom environment required.
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| Reporter-News | Dallas EDIT 228 |
USA TODAY is expanding its system of national bureaus. The successful candidate to become the second correspondent in Texas will provide high-quality coverage of a variety of national and regional topics from a base in Dallas. Superior writing and reporting skills are required. Reporter must be a self-starter who thrives on working independently. Must be able to handle breaking news on deadline. Must spot trends and develop significant enterprise stories and packages. Demonstrated news judgement and proven ability to work with little direct supervision is required. Significant amounts of travel required. College degree in related discipline preferred. Minimum 5 years in a newsroom environment required.
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| Billing Coordinator | ROSSLYN 322 |
Candidate will work with the Advertising Operations and Advertising Administration to produce accurate invoices for ads. Works closely with Sales, Advertising Administration, Credit & Collections, and Advertising Operations to address customer service needs. Will communicate sales related information to Sales Reps, advertisers, and agencies. Position requires 1-2 years experience working in an automated accounting environment. (A/R and Billing experience a plus). Excellent Business Math skills to calculate ad lineage, revenue and prepare adjustments. Knowledge of current PC applications (Excel, Word, Access, a plus). Candidate should have at least 1 year of experience working in a team environment, attention to detail, verbal communication skills and positive energy is needed.
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| Customer Accounting Supervisor | ROSSLYN 59 |
Manages the daily accounting and reporting for Circulation sales while managing the relationship between USA TODAY and Audit Bureau of Circulation. Develops the staff in their understanding of circulation sales programs, business trends, effects on P&L, and accounting policies and procedures. Leads the staff in cross-departmental team development of a new advertising billing and reporting systems. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 3-5 years of supervisory experience and 5-7 years experience in an automated finance environment. Candidate should posses excellent analytical and communication skills.
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| Financial Analyst | ROSSLYN 266 |
Position is responsible for monitoring activity for specific departments, reviewing revenue and expenses for the period, reporting significant variances to budget and last year for current period and year to date. Position reports on statistical and financial position via weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, monthly and quarterly reports, which are distributed throughout USA TODAY and Gannett. Works with department and/or market liaison to consolidate the Annual Operating & Capital Budgets. Prepares ad hoc analysis on special projects and presents to upper management. Two to four years in financial reporting or related field. BA/BS in Finance, Accounting or related field. Candidate must be highly analytical and able to think and work independently. Strong written and oral communications skills are a must.
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| Manager, Customer Accounting | ROSSLYN 358 |
Manage the financial activity for display advertising, including billing, contract fulfillment, reporting and analysis for over $400 million in annual sales. Develop the senior staff in their understanding of advertising sales programs, business trends, effects on P&L, and accounting policies and procedures. Coach the staff in the development and implementation of process improvements. Lead cross-departmental teams in the development of a new advertising billing and reporting system. Candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, independent thinker and a fast learner. Good organizational skills, and advanced accounting skills is essential.
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| Senior Accountant | ROSSLYN 323 |
Assists the Supervisor, National Display Billing and Manager, Customer Accounting in meeting the overall goals of the department. Includes ensuring the proper execution of the daily activities as well as providing technical expertise in accounting and PC applications. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of ideas and recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team. Will participate in cross-functional and cross-departmental teams. Will also be responsible for certain periodic reports and proposals. Requires a bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with 3-5 years experience working in an automated accounting environment. ( A/R and Billing experience a plus). Excellent Business Math skills to calculate as lineage, revenue and prepare adjustments. Superior knowledge of current PC applications (Excel, Word, Access, a plus). Candidate must be a self-motivated, independent thinker, with good analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
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| Senior Accounting Specialist | ROSSLYN 67 |
Successful candidate will process information from internal and external sources, will also process month end journal entries from the metro markets and the national office. Supplies circulation numbers to National Sales with administrative duties as required. Requires a high school diploma but a college degree is preferred. Must possess basic PC skills which include Excel, Access, Paradox, and Lotus 1-2-3 applications. May require flexible hours during monthly and yearly closings.
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| Director, Human Resources | ROSSLYN 207 |
Advises and consults with managers on positive employee relations and effective people practices including staffing, performance feedback, rewards and recognition, change management, compensation practices, training, development and career transition and termination processes. Works as a business partner with managers to gain a shared understanding of the people aspects of their operational plan in order to deliver targeted HR services. Effectively leads and coaches their HR team to meet customer defined needs and internal business requirements. Counsels employees on such issues as careers, conflict resolution, harassment, communication skills, stress, training and development and employment and employee benefits to meet their needs. Directs the recruiting and staffing process for assigned departments to ensure quality hires in a timely and cost effective manner. Utilizes new technologies including computer generated information to improve the quality and timeliness of HR data analyses. Ensures that all human resource practices are in compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies. Requires excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as a participative management style and the ability to work with managers and employees at all levels. Must have a proven track record in delivering creative staffing and employee relations solutions. Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus a minimum of five years of HR management experience with a multi-location company and a record of continued learning and development.
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| Business Systems Analyst I | ROSSLYN 311 |
As a member of the Advertising Solutions group, the main responsibility of this position will be to provide day-to-day solution services that include problem analysis and resolution of software issues, quality assurance testing and coordination of software installations for the advertising department. When time allows, they will be also be assigned small projects that will require analysis, coding, testing, documentation and implementation. This position requires excellent problem solving, communication, and customer service skills. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or experience may be substituted for a degree. Must have 1-3 years experience in a computer related field with emphasis in programming, quality assurance testing, and software implementation that includes one or more of the following disciplines: PC Windows environment, IBM AS/400, COBOL, RPG, SQL Server, Visual Basic. Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint) a must.
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| Business Systems Analyst-Financial Solutions | ROSSLYN 220 |
As a member of the Finance Solutions group, works closely with business partners in developing a deeper understanding of business operations in support of the Finance department. Analyzes, develops, tests, documents and implements ad hoc programming projects. Financial background is a big plus for requirements gathering and project analysis. Performs problem analysis and timely resolution of application software issues. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or experience may be substituted for a degree. 3-6 years experience in a computer related field with emphasis on relational database knowledge and experience in MS Office 97 (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint). Additional skills include software support or development in one or more of the following disciplines: PC Windows 95/98 environment, , IBM AS/400-OS/400, RPGIV, RPGILE, Visual Basic; excellent analytical, interpersonal, communications, and problem solving skills; and the ability to adapt to change productively.
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| Systems Analyst II-Circulations Solutions | ROSSLYN 349 |
Member of Circulation Solutions group; works closely with business partners to develop and maintain solutions which support the business operations of Circulation department. Will be responsible for analysis, coding, testing, documentation and implementation of projects. Performs problem analysis and timely resolution of application software issues. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Experience may be substituted for a degree; 3-6 years experience in a computer related field with emphasis in application programming, quality assurance testing, and software implementation and support on an IBM AS/400-OS/400 with LANSA and/or RPGLE. Experience in MS Windows environment, PowerBuilder, MS Visual Basic, JAVA, or HTML development and/or database experience in Oracle, MS Access, MS SQL Server, DB/400, and Lotus Notes desirable. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to change productively required.
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| Marketing Coordinator | ROSSLYN 274 |
Assists Promotion Director by purchasing and distributing printed material and premium merchandise. Works closely with print vendors and lettershops. Interacts heavily with individuals inside and outside of the company. Acts as liasion with lettershops for direct mail programs, USA TODAY and Baseball Weekly renewal series. Must have working knowledge of print production, pre-press, postal regulations, lettershops and must be able to negotiate with outside vendors. Database computer skills and minimal wordprocessing skills are required. Candidate must be organized, able to handle multiple tasks and work independently. Problem solving skills are essential. This position does require overtime.
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| Research Analyst | ROSSLYN 325 |
Helps position USA TODAY as the marketplace leader. Requires use of syndicated, proprietary and internal resources to understand all aspects of USA TODAY readership, including demographics, psychographics, and buying behaviors. Emphasis on support of advertising sales categories and worldwide sales force. Candidate should be a high-energy, strategic thinker who will be expected to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers to heighten impact of research findings. Strong analytical and PC skills a must. Familiarity with media/advertising environment is a plus. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree; 2 years relevant experience; and excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and time-management skills; and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, data-intensive, multi-project environment.
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| Account Manager | Atlanta MKTG 264 |
Sells USA TODAY and ancillary USA TODAY publications and services within a defined market. Manages existing accounts to maximize profitable sales volumes and develops and secures new accounts for additional growth. Develops strategies and proposals, and delivers presentations to clients, demonstrating the strengths and strategies of the proposals. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; 3-5 years experience as a salesperson responsible for an existing account base and sales of new business; light PC skills; excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and project management skills with effective presentation skills; the ability to adapt to change productively.
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| Account Manager | Kansas City CIRC 350 |
Assists the Regional Marketing Manager and Account Manager with daily responsibilities/special projects, customer service and maintains database reports. Coordinates processing information on service issues for Blue Chip, Education and Retail Sales/Service Builder accounts. Writes MRA and confirms new delivery starts for Education, and Blue Chip/Retail Sales. Orders supplies, maintains inventory, coordinates renewal mailings and makes follow-up calls to schools to restart past orders. Previous office experience, high school graduate and/or college degree is preferred. Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ACT! Candidate must display professionalism and speak and write effectively.
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| Marketing Supervisor | New York ADV 73 |
Leads strategic marketing efforts for specific advertising categories and provides marketing support for the USA TODAY sales staff. Develops sales support and promotional material and value-added programs, includes presentations, proposals, sell sheets, media kit material, direct mail pieces, comps, special advertising sections and merchandising program development and execution. Requires high degree of creativity, strong copy writing skills, ability to handle multiple projects on tight deadlines and supervisory experience. Will work closely with USA TODAY sales and creative staffs and advertising clients. Knowledge of Mac programs and syndicated research a must.
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| Field Operations Manager | ROSSLYN 134 |
Requires overall production knowledge. Strengths in one area such as mailroom or pressroom are acceptable. Liaison between Rosslyn based production, circulation, editorial, advertising, finance, field circulation, field advertising and the print sites. Manages assigned print sites through influence, consultation, counseling and coaching. Responsible for sites productivity and quality. Also works with sites on financial issues as it pertains to USA Today. Manages new site launches. This particular manager position will initially (first two years) have responsibility for multimillion-dollar projects at the print sites such at web reduction, press expansion and mailroom upgrades. Reports to the Director Field Operations
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| A/R Specialist | ROSSLYN 317 |
Position is primarily responsible for supporting the receivable function for USATODAY.com. Individual will apply payments, post and reconcile A/R, research and resolve questions related to invoicing, track and report status on receivables through aging reports, reconcile deferred revenue accounts, and review provision for bad debt. Duties include journal entries, reconciliation of G/L and preparing reports for upper management. Position requires interface with internal sales team, external advertisers/agencies, and credit & collections department. Perform monthly account reconciliation and participate in month-end and year-end close.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 2-4 years of A/R experience. Candidate should possess excellent analytical and communication skills, be detail oriented and must have understanding of revenue recognition principles. Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, while maintaining deadlines, in a fast paced and growing environment is required.
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| Content Specialist | ROSSLYN 223 |
To assist in the production and creation of pages to display and deliver content for the USA TODAY.com web site. Troubleshoot and repair HTML issues and develop HTML for new page designs. Must have demonstrable experience in HTML development and experience with CSS is desired. DHTML, JavaScript or VBScript experience is a plus. Must have at least two years of college and have working knowledge of Dreamweaver. Candidate should have excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills is a must. Evening hours may be required.
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| Graphics Researcher | ROSSLYN 254 |
To research, and edit all forms of graphics, including charts, maps and illustrations, for daily online news coverage and in long-term projects produced by all sections of USATODAY.com. Must analyze and determine the most effective way to present graphic information and work as a liaison with the Design Department, which produces the graphic. Must be able to communicate effectively with section editors, reporters and Design/Photo department. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in teams and often under pressure of tight deadlines. College degree is preferred. Three to five years’ experience as a reporter, television producer or researcher required. Internet experience a plus.
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| Multimedia Developer I (Video) | ROSSLYN 298 |
This position focuses on video distribution of news and information on the Web and is critical to the growth of USATODAY.com. Candidate will have strong video editing skills and should be adept at packaging and streaming both video and graphics on the Web. Television experience is a plus. Requires excellent Macintosh and/or PC skills and strong facility with digital editing software. Ability to successfully adapt to change and juggle multiple tasks is a must. Due to the 24-hour, seven-day characteristics of USATODAY.com, evening and weekend hours could be required.
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| Multimedia Developer II (Audio) | ROSSLYN 299 |
This position focuses on audio distribution of news and information on the Web and is critical to the growth of USATODAY.com. Candidate will have prior news radio and/or Internet experience. Must be able to work the phones, developing sources and conducting thought-provoking interviews. Must be able to package stories and features. Requires excellent PC and/or Macintosh skills and ability to use digital editing software. Requires ability to work well in a deadline-oriented environment. Ability to successfully adapt to change and juggle multiple tasks is a must. Due to the 24-hour, seven-day characteristics of USATODAY.com, evening and weekend hours could be required.
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Supports the development and maintenance of computer programs and systems necessary to run USATODAY.com by architecting, writing and modifying programs that accurately manipulate data according to specifications. Minimum 5-7 years experience in Visual Basic, SQL server and software production within a Microsoft environment. Prior experience with C++, VB Script and MTS preferred. Previous experience in electronic publishing / data management, UML and HTML a plus. Ability to self-pace work with minimal supervision under deadline situations and excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must. Exposure to Unified Process preferred. Some on call availability may be required.
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| Advertising Account Executive | San Francisco ADV 286 |
Sells advertising and sponsorship on USA TODAY.com, all affiliated network websites, Daily Briefing and other email products. Ensures campaign delivery and complete follow-through with clients. Works with Online team to solicit, sell and close ads for clients. Develops sales strategies, packages and generate ideas for the entire sales team to use. Provides input to supervisors regarding daily product and promotional support for advertisers. Requires a college degree with a minimum of 2- 4 years in online advertising or applicable Internet experience. Advertising sales or market research experience helpful but not necessary. Must be proficient with PC, word processing, spreadsheets and online research. Should have a good grasp of electronic media and an understanding of the Internet and competitive ad environment. The ability to deliver presentations is essential. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with prospective clients to understand and develop programs to meet the advertising needs of those clients. Must be able to strategize with teams (Management, Inside Sales or Print Aes), execute plans, share workload properly and complete follow-through. Must be able to advise USATODAY.com management on industry business trends. Must be able to assess current state of business in order to project revenue.
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