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There are currently 8 jobs available at The News-Gazette.

JOB TITLE:	ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT:	COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS
JOB DESCRIPTION:	The News-Gazette Community Newspapers, the weekly division of The News-Gazette, is in search of consultants to provide advertising solutions to established local businesses. The ideal candidate will have previous sales experience, excellent communications skills and no fear when it comes to making phone calls and meeting new people. Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at one time are necessary. This position offers a base salary plus a bonus plan, as well as a generous benefit package. The working hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Recent marketing grads are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:	If qualified and interested, please mail or email a resume and cover letter to: Sandy Pistole, Ad Director The News-Gazette Community Newspapers 103 N. Main St. Tuscola, IL 61953 Attn: Advertising Sales
OR EMAIL:	spistole@news-gazette.com

JOB TITLE:	ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE-ADV
DEPARTMENT:	ADVERTISING
JOB DESCRIPTION:	Can you communicate? Are you creative? Have other jobs left you cold? If you can answers yes to these questions, if you are looking for a challenge that is not only financially rewarding, but personally gratifying then weve got the spot for you on the Advertising Sales Team at The News-Gazette, Inc. You can work here with a tremendous support team who will help you achieve your goals. You will enjoy a generous benefits program including 401(k), health, dental insurance and more. And you will enjoy working for one of the most respected companies in the county. Previous sales experience is useful, but not necessary, but enthusiasm and drive is. Organizational skills make it that much easier to succeed.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:	Jackie Martin, Sales Manager The News-Gazette, Inc. PO Box 677 Champaign, IL 61824 Reference: Advertising Sales on the subject line
OR EMAIL:	jmartin@news-gazette.com

JOB TITLE:	Business Office Manager
DEPARTMENT:	Finance
JOB DESCRIPTION:	The Finance department of The News-Gazette is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Business Office Manager. The Business Office Manager is responsible for overseeing payroll, billing, accounts receivable, cash management, and related account adjustments and reconciliations. Qualified candidates will possess the following: Minimum of 10 years of business office experience, with 5 years in a supervisory capacity. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related discipline is preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage databases of specialized business systems. A working knowledge of Excel and Word is required, and experience with Sage Abra payroll/HR suite is a plus. Experience in managing and performing payroll processing and all related tax and compliance reporting. Important interpersonal and customer service skills are required to manage the Business Office staff, effectively work with all other departments, and provide assistance to advertising customers and subscribers. The News-Gazette offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and much more.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:	Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Carl Harshbarger, Controller PO Box 677 Champaign, IL 61824 Reference: Business Office Manager on the subject line.
OR EMAIL:	charshba@news-gazette.com

JOB TITLE:	CLERK
DEPARTMENT:	AD SERVICES
JOB DESCRIPTION:	The Ad Services department seeks an energetic, detail oriented person for a clerk position. Responsibilities include data entry, proofreading, answering phones, processing ads for publication, light courier duties, and problem-solving. Good communication skills, excellent spelling ability, good PC and typing skills, attention to detail and accuracy required. Excellent customer service and teamwork skills a plus. Must have a good driving record and a valid driver's license. The hours are: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., some possible Saturday morning hours as necessary.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:	For consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to: Alice Vaughan Ad Services Manager The News-Gazette, Inc. PO Box 677 Champaign, IL 61824 Reference: Ad Clerk on the subject line.
OR EMAIL:	avaughan@news-gazette.com

JOB TITLE:	EDITOR/REPORTER - CN
DEPARTMENT:	COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS
JOB DESCRIPTION:	We are seeking a editor/reporter who has a strong background in community news coverage, as well as feature writing experience for one of our community weekly newspapers. Strong photography skills helpful. The publication is part of a family of 11 weeklies owned by The News-Gazette, Inc. of Champaign. We need a person who will get involved in the community in which they work, produce strong local stories and provide leadership for a team of talented journalists and correspondents. Experience is helpful. Pagination experience essential in Quark or similar programs. Recent j-grads are encouraged to apply. This position offers a rich benefit package.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:	Qualified candidates, please send a cover letter, resume and clips to: Tim Evans, General Manager The News-Gazette Community Newspapers PO Box 350 Tuscola, IL 61953 Reference Tuscola writer on the subject line.
OR EMAIL:	tevans@news-gazette.com

JOB TITLE:	OFFICE COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT:	TUSCOLA
JOB DESCRIPTION:	The Tuscola Review/Regional has an immediate opening for a pleasant, organized, detail oriented person interested in handling office duties in our Tuscola office. The hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. The duties include: inputting advertising orders, taking classifieds, servicing over-the-counter and phone customers, tracking circulation, as well as a variety of other office related responsibilities. The News-Gazette offers great benefits including health and dental insurance.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:	Please send a cover letter, resume and salary history to: Tim Evans, General Manager The News-Gazette Community Newspapers PO Box 350 Tuscola, IL 61953 reference: Office Coordinator
OR EMAIL:	tevans@news-gazette.com

JOB TITLE:	SALES
DEPARTMENT:	WDWS/WHMS
JOB DESCRIPTION:	1st Sales Department Opening in 8 Years! NewsTalk 1400 WDWS and Lite Rock 97.5 WHMS are expanding their sales team for the first time since 2000. We have low turn over because we have a great organization in place and an award-winning sales team selling our products. If you are a superior salesperson with an outgoing personality, if you love helping your clients succeed, if you are a good communicator and have superb listening skills, if you crave success and arent a clock watcher, then wed love to talk with you.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:	Send your resume and cover letter to: Dave Burns, Sales Manager WDWS/WHMS 2301 S. Neil Street PO Box 3939 Champaign, IL 61826
OR EMAIL:	dburns@wdws.com

JOB TITLE:	SINGLE COPY DRIVER
DEPARTMENT:	Circulation
JOB DESCRIPTION:	The Single Copy department is looking for an individual interested in a drivers position. This position is responsible for delivering newspapers to the dealers and news stands in the Champaign-Urbana area. We offer competitive wages and mileage reimbursement.
SKILLS:	Driver's license, insurance, reliable vehicle, and strong knowledge of Champaign and Urbana streets are necessary. If you are interested in a great part-time job, self-motivated and dependable, this may be the perfect job for you!
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:	For more information or to apply, please call Christy Gosser-Stiner at 351-5601 or stop by The News-Gazette at 15 Main Street in Champaign for an application.
OR EMAIL:	circulation@news-gazette.com