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Job Opportunities
Statewide Advertising Account Executive
Now is an important time for No Umbrella. What was a free, summertime only publication, is transitioning to a year round 75-cent Maine outdoor magazine. We are seeking three qualified and professional advertising sales specialists to join us in this exciting period of growth.
Our four-year old publication has an appealing layout, original content and a fresh perspective on Maine ... making it an exciting option for businesses looking to try something new. In addition, we have designed our advertising products to be simple, efficient and effective. Also, our top-notch design team will build and design ads you will be proud to show your customers. Finally, we will provide you with sharp and useful sales tools to make your job eaiser. We are sure you will find No Umbrella's advertising space to be a worthwhile product to be associated with.
As our distribution expands to ecompass the entire state, we need agents throughout Maine to help potential advertisers with their needs.
Requirements:
Must have experience in one-on-one sales. Must be professional with a great attention to detail. Must be courteous, plain-spoken, and professional. Must be organized and comfortable with email and faxing. Must have dependable vehicle and regular access to internet-ready computer and telephone. Must have confidence in in your ability to produce results.
This is a commission-based position, beginning when positions are filled.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, a resume and three references to:
Nick Callanan
No Umbrella
PO Box 153
The Forks, ME 04985
Associate Editor
No Umbrella seeks a freelance editor with knowledge of whitewater and the outdoors to work with us on a part-time basis on the upcoming volume. This could be a work from home position, with an expected workload of 50 hours per month. The right person must have at least three years experience in magazine/newspaper editorial, including at least one year experience as a managing editor or in a similar role.
Also, the person must live in and be strongly familiar with the state of Maine. A complex sense of humor is a must, as is the obvious requirements of being able to multi-task flawlessly and meet deadline every time. Candidates should have strong writing skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and a wide variety of state contacts. Knowledge of paddling is practically a requirement, but an exception might be made for a candidate who possesses expertise in other outdoor pursuits.
Compensation is negotiable depending on experience level.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, a resume, a sample of your writing and three references to:
Nick Callanan
No Umbrella
PO Box 153
The Forks, ME 04985
The review date for applications is February 1, 2006.
Section Proposals Sought
Get paid to write and gather stories about your favorite stuff!
It is our vision at No Umbrella to serve as a resource for aspiring Maine writers. We want to take the regular submission process one step further and extend an offer to writers in the state:
Send us a proposal on a topic you enjoy writing about. If we like your proposal, we will give you the title of "Section Editor" and you will be part of our team.
Here are a few sample ideas:
"Dear No Umbrella-
If you'd have me, I'd like to create a section in No Umbrella called 'Loopin' with Bill and Steve' where each issue we drive a loop on Maine's back roads and take photos of cool stuff we see.
It would be a hoot."
or
"Dear No Umbrella-
My section idea is one for tandem bicycling. Each issue I could gather stories about tandem bicycling, tandem bicycling trips, tips and technique, and fellow tandem bicyclists. It would be great."
or
"Dear No Umbrella-
I am an avid canoe racer. I think you need better racing coverage in your paper. I humbly request the opportunity to become the canoe racing section editor..."
or
"Dear No Umbrella-
I am a high school rock climber and whitewater paddler. I think No Umbrella needs more coverage of high school athletes in the outdoors. I have many friends throughout the state who would be interested in writing in this section..."
and so on.
This opportunity is open to anyone. To apply, please send a proposal letter, along with another piece of writing to:
Nick Callanan
No Umbrella
PO Box 153
The Forks, ME 04985
Email nick with your questions, comments and concerns.
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