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The Winston-Salem Journal is an equal opportunity employer. The Journal does not tolerate discrimination against any person because of nationality, race, color, gender, age, disability or on any other unlawful basis.

The Journal is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes a drug-free work environment. Offers of employment with the Journal are contingent upon your passing a drug screening test. All applicants are tested before they may begin work.

Newspaper Routes

Newspaper routes are seven days a week. Our company policy is that all newspapers must be delivered by 6 a.m. Monday-Saturday and 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. Carriers are responsible for all supplies (plastic bags). These are purchased from the Journal office.

You must have dependable transportation and insurance on your vehicle. If there are customers paying the carrier, you are responsible for the collection. Pay depends on amount of newspapers delivered.

If you have questions and would be interested in a route in Forsyth County, please call Keith Sizemore, city circulation manager, at (336) 727-7280 or e-mail him. If you live outside Forsyth County, please call Tim Felton, state circulation manager, at (336) 727-7459 or e-mail him.

Current Openings

As of Jan. 15, 2008, the Winston-Salem Journal has the following job openings:

Journal Postions:

Newsroom Administrative Assistant-PPC-320 News
Full-time
• Experience with MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Organizational and basic computer skills required
• Strong experience in administrative skills
• This position involves a variety of daily tasks intended to maintain the office functions of the News Department including answering main newsroom phone line, answering questions from the public, sorting daily mail, directing emails, ordering office supplies, maintaining files and records, and preparing some correspondence.

Retail Sales Rep-PPC-322 Advertising
Full-time
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills
• Proven track record of consistent sales achievement
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver over the top customer service
• This position manages a sales territory and develops new business by selling advertising through a consultative approach.

Production Worker (5th St Plant)-PPC-314 Packaging
Part-time
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Production experience helpful
• Ability to work flexible schedule (nights). Saturdays are mandatory.
• This position is responsible for the insertion of advertising circulars into the newspaper using production equipment.

JournalNow Positions:

Interactive Account Manager-PPC-315 Sales
Full-time
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• 5-7 years sales experience with 1-3 years of online marketing background
• This position functions as a key catalyst for revenue generation from Media General’s relationship with Yahoo. The work entails developing sales strategies to deliver revenue growth and meet sales targets in multiple markets.

Online Account Executive-PPC316 Sales
Full-time
• Experience with Microsoft XP, Excel and other MS Office products
• 2-5 years of sales experience
• College degree preferably in marketing, communications, business
• Demonstrated knowledge of Internet-related sales and marketing
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• This position is responsible for generating revenue for the JournalNow website by presenting advertising programs and closing contracts with clients.

Content Producer - PPC-248
Journalnow
Full-time
• Working knowledge of audio/video production.
• Solid knowledge of HTML and Photoshop.
• Journalism training or experience preferred
• Looking for an innovative, convergence-based organizer to develop web and newsroom relationship to produce high-quality, interactive web journalism.

Information about careers at Media General is available online at www.MediaGeneral.com

Internships

The Journal offers one paid summer internship in each of the following: marketing, advertising, photography, and interactive media. Two reporting internships are offered. All generally run for 12 weeks.

• Advertising and marketing candidates should apply by Dec. 31 to:

Gina Wingfield
Human Resources
P.O. 3159
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102
Fax: (336) 727-4096
E-mail: gwingfield@wsjournal.com

• Reporting and copy-editing candidates should include cover letter, resume and clips. Deadline is Dec. 8, and sooner is better. Apply to:

Ken Otterbourg
Managing Editor
P.O. 3159
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102
Fax: (336) 727-7315
E-mail: kotterbourg@wsjournal.com

• Photography candidates should include cover letter, resume and portfolio. The internship is aimed at full-time students or recent graduates preparing for a career in photojournalism. Deadline is Jan. 15, and sooner is better. Apply to:

Walt Unks
Photo Editor
P.O. 3159
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102
Fax: (336) 727-7315
E-mail: wunks@wsjournal.com

How to Apply

Please note those individuals submitting resumes online or by mailing a resume are not considered an applicant for employment until a signed employment application is completed, usually at the time of interview. Applications must be completed in our office and are accepted for current openings only.

Please do not call our office regarding the status of your application. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, you may call at that time to request that your application remain current.

We invite applications about newsroom jobs addressed to:

(Specific*) Editor
P.O. 3159
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102

* -- If the ad does not specify who to apply to, use the department name you are applying to: For a business position, put Business Editor. If you are unsure, put Managing Editor.

We invite applications about any other Journal jobs addressed to:

Gina Wingfield
Human Resources
P.O. 3159
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102
Fax: (336) 727-4331
E-mail: gwingfield@wsjournal.com

If you have questions about jobs, or our application process, call (336) 727-7331.