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Employment opportunities

May 22, 2009


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:

 

CIRCULATION

Single Copy Manager

The Antelope Valley Press is looking for an exceptional Single Copy Manager to join our Circulation Department.  This position reports to the Circulation Director and is responsible for managing single copy sales, service, delivery and collections.  Specific duties include, but are not limited to, staff management in all areas of single copy sales/operations and accountability for developing, recommending, and implementing strategies to increase rack and retail sales.  Compensation will be based on experience and performance history.  We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. 

Qualifications include:

  • High school diploma, college degree preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years newspaper circulation or retail sales experience required
  • Requires strong leadership, communication and presentation skills
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word and PBS
  • Knowledge of Bellatrix systems and ShoRack equipment a plus

 

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

 

PRODUCTION

Pressroom Manager

The Antelope Valley Press has an immediate opening for a Pressroom Manager. Candidates should possess Web Press experience with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory and management skills. This position also requires knowledge of inventory control, purchasing techniques, safety programs, plateroom operations and Excel spreadsheets. Goss Press operations, mechanical and electrical knowledge helpful. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and full benefits.

Web Press Maintenance Technician

The Valley Press has an immediate opening for an experienced Web Press Maintenance Technician; Goss Urbanite with Enkel splicers. Must be experienced with press operation, repairs and associated production equipment. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and full benefits.

 

ADVERTISING

Retail Advertising Sales/Outside

Our Retail Advertising Department is seeking an outgoing, self-motivated Sales Professional with strong communication, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.  A detail-oriented team player who is excellent in relationship building with our advertisers.

Requirements include:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Minimum of two years of outside sales experience preferred
  • Advertising or print experience, a plus
  • Current driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance required
 

EDITORIAL


General Assignment Reporter

The Antelope Valley Press is seeking a reporter who is agile about spotting a human interest feature, uncovering the “big story” at the Courthouse, writing short magazine pieces and other daily news stories as assigned.  Only prolific, imaginative self-starters need apply.  Our reporters win awards and move up.  The ideal candidate has earned a bachelor’s degree or has equivalent experience in the journalism field.  Our best prospect has 1-3 years experience at a quality daily or weekly publication. Will consider promising recent journalism school graduates.  Compensation negotiable on experience, excellent benefits. Send resume, with cover letter and clips, to Antelope Valley Press, Attn: Personnel, P.O. 4050, Palmdale, CA, 93590-4050, fax to (661) 267-4284, or e-mail to personnel@avpress.com.

Assistant Sports Editor

Assist the sports editor in producing the sports section and managing staff. Supervisory position with staff of half-dozen young and able reporters. Ability to edit copy and produce pages on deadline essential. Working with sports editor to achieve goals with a high bar set. Experience as a copy editor or page designer necessary. The Valley Press is a suburban community daily in north Los Angeles County, with an hour or so access to beaches, mountains and Los Angeles attractions. Excellent benefits; compensation negotiated on experience, achievement. Send resume with cover letter and clips.


 

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.