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Employment opportunities

October 29, 2007


Employment opportunities with the Antelope Valley Press offer a highly competitive wage and salary program. Full-time positions include and excellent benefits package with health, dental, life, long-term disability, paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, credit union membership and a company-sponsored retirement plan.

The award-winning Antelope Valley Press, one of California's fastest-growing newspapers, encourages and supports employees' active participation in community events and activities, especially those activities which improve the quality of life in our community.

The Antelope Valley Press has the following positions open:

EDITORIAL

General Assignment Reporter

Are you a great community reporter? The Antelope Valley Press, an award-winning daily newspaper in the high desert of Los Angeles County, is looking for a versatile generalist with 1-3 years daily experience and the ability to initiate and break stories in a fast-paced news environment. Degree in journalism or related field required. Will consider talent from excellent weeklies and/or exceptional recent J-School grad. Full time; some night and weekend work. Compensation negotiable; excellent benefits. Our Community has the most affordable housing in the Los Angeles County market. Send resume with clips and references to Antelope Valley Press, Attn: Personnel, P.O. Box 4050, Palmdale, CA, 93590-4050, fax to (661) 267-4284, or e-mail to personnel@avpress.com.

 

CIRCULATION

Field Assistant

We are seeking a motivated individual to assist a Home Delivery District Manager in the supervision of a geographic zone encompassing sales, service, and collection of all home delivery subscribers. Will assist with the verification of delivery and oversight of Independent Newspaper Distributors (independent contractors) in adherence to contract obligations. Daily tasks include responding to customer requests while following company customer service requirements. This full time position requires a flexible work schedule.

Requirements include:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Customer service experience
  • Good communication and basic math skills
  • Experience with independent contractors, a plus
  • Knowledge of route delivery and distribution, a plus
  • Familiarity with and ability to read and follow Thomas Guide maps required
  • Valid driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance required
  • Clean DMV record…three year DMV printout must be presented with application/resume

 

Newsstand Service Route

Part-time position working early morning hours distributing newspapers to rack locations and dealer accounts. Shift starts at 12 midnight and ends at 5 a.m.

Requirements include:

  • Completing and maintaining accurate records
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance required
  • Clean DMV record…three year DMV printout must be presented with application/resume

 

Redelivery Driver

Our fast-paced Home Delivery Department is seeking an energetic candidate to deliver newspapers to undelivered homes. Daily tasks include the proper redelivery of newspapers and adhering to customer requests while following customer service requirements. This part-time position requires a 5-hour/6-day schedule starting as early as 5:00 a.m.

Requirements include:

  • Customer Service experience
  • Knowledge of route delivery and distribution a plus
  • Familiarity with and ability to read and follow Thomas Guide maps
  • Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance required
  • Clean DMV record…three year DMV printout must be presented with application/resume

 

Vending Machine Technician

This full-time position is responsible for maintenance, repair, and collection of newspaper vending machines. Training will be provided in assembly and installation of newspaper vending machines and repair of electronic mechanism.

Requirements include:

  • Good communications skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
  • Basic math and record keeping skills
  • Good troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Mechanical background a plus
  • Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance required
  • Clean DMV record…three year DMV printout must be presented with application/resume

 

Newspaper Merchandiser

The Antelope Valley Press is currently looking for an energetic, friendly and detail-oriented person to fill our Newspaper Merchandiser position.  This part-time position is responsible for acquiring new sales locations, improving positioning and maximizing sales at existing locations within an assigned territory.  You will check in-store displays and prospect retailers to sell, set-up and establish new retail and vending machine outlets, re-stock newspaper outlets during peak sales times, and develop in-store sales promotions with selected retailers.

Essentials duties of this position are to increase newspaper sales volume and outlets; develop and maintain a professional working relationship with store managers and clerks; clean and add signage; and deliver in-store displays as needed.  May participate in special events, grand openings, or support recovery of product as needed in the instance of sell-outs and special editions for late breaking news.

 Requirements include:

  • Completing and maintaining accurate records
  • Good communication skills
  • Valid Driver's license and proof of current vehicle insurance
  • Clean DMV record- Clean three year DMV printout must be presented with application

 

OPERATIONS

Web Press Operator

The Antelope Valley Press has an immediate opening for an experienced Web Press Operator; Goss Urbanite with Enkel splicers.  Must be experienced in 4-color processing and plate making.  This is a full-time position with competitive salary and full benefits.

 

 

MARKETING

Graphic Designer

The Antelope Valley Press is seeking a creative self-motivated team player with a minimum 3 years work-related experience.  AA degree in Graphic Design preferred.  Must be adept at multi-tasking and be deadline driven.  Individual should enjoy working in a collaborative and creative environment and at a fast pace. You will work on a variety of projects from brochures, logo design, page layout and ad design. You must be able to jump right in with current projects already in progress.  The ideal candidate will have a creative sense of typography and page layout and knowledge of print production.  Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Quark Xpress, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat, a must.  Experience in web design is not mandatory but a definite plus.

 

To be considered for any of the above positions, salary history must be included with your resume/application. Qualified applicants for the above positions are invited to submit a resume/application to the following:

in person:
Antelope Valley Press
Personnel Department
37404 Sierra Highway
Palmdale, CA 93550
or by mail:
Antelope Valley Press
Personnel Department
P.O. Box 4050
Palmdale, CA 93590-4050

 

All applicants are subject to pre-employment substance abuse testing and background investigation. Equal Opportunity Employer.