Careers & Internships

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The BE is hiring!

Advertising Sales Positions:
Account Manager - The Account Manager acquires advertising and sponsorship business for all products in four lines of business: Run of press; bi-weekly news journal; web, daily newsletter; special publications and leadership recognition programs; and manages advertising sales and customer and production objectives to achieve financial and logistical viability of all product lines.

Candidate will have:

• Knowledge of South Sound Business market drivers
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Ability to communicate persuasively with a variety of people
• Ability to identify and nurture opportunities for business development including existing and potential client relationships
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to respond professionally and provide acceptable solutions to objections and concerns
• Ability to successfully function during times of uncertainty and changing priorities
• Ability to learn and operate account management software
• Ability to maintain professional attitude and appearanceAbility to maintain confidentiality
  

Interested candidates please email your cover letter and resume' to Sales Manager, Stephanie Schramm.

Graphic Art Design Positions:
The Business Examiner is seeking a Graphic Design Intern (unpaid). Flexible work hours available.

The duties would include, but not limited to designing ads, making ad changes, creating featured building page layouts, and assisting in production.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be proficient in the following application programs: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
• Possess good proofreading skills
• Ability to convert photographs for printing
• Have ability to see an ad from conception to print
• Must be able to multitask
• Needs to be a self starter, quick learner, able to prioritize own tasks and work with a variety of people
• Ability to work with interruptions and tight deadlines
• Ability to do routine tasks on a repeated basis
• Have a good work ethic

The ideal candidate would have a firm grasp on the responsibilities of a graphic designer. Because the Creative Department is the final step in the advertising process, we require the qualified candidate to have the ability to produce projects quickly.

For more information and to submit resumes e-mail Creative Director, Stephen Minor



Editorial Internship & Freelance Positions:
The Business Examiner offers on-going internship for college students to gain experience in business reporting with the assistance and feedback of working professionals.

Compensation:
We pay based on qualifications and experience. If arranged we provide in college credit and a stipend at the successful completion of the internship. We will cover expenses, mileage and supplies. We will arrange with the successful applicant about the length of the internship in advance.

What we expect from you:
• You'll be expected to put effort into reporting and writing about the South Sound business community and the economic climate with the market area.
• You will be expected to keep appointments, meet deadlines, accept criticism, follow directions and be willing to learn all aspects of the field, from design to photography and reporting.

What you can expect from us:
• Feedback: We'll make every effort to give you as much feedback, guidance and advice as we can. An internship is a learning experience after all. That advice and experience of writing for a professional business publication are the most important things we can offer to help you learn about the journalism profession.
• Experience: There is no substitute for experience, particularly in interviewing, reporting and writing techniques.
• References: Hey, it can't hurt. You can use the editor as a reference for jobs, other internships or college programs after a successful internship.


The Business Examiner also uses freelance writers from time to time for special projects. Contact the editor to be considered for any of these assignments in the future. Editor may be contacted at (253) 404-0891 or email at: news@businessexaminer.com.