EMPLOYMENT DIGITAL ACCOUNT SPECIALIST - THUNDER BAY Dougall Media is a multimedia company In Thunder Bay with 4 radio stations, two televisions stations, a weekly community newspaper and 3 local news websites. We are looking for a full-time Digital Account Executive to join our digital sales team. The Digital Account Executive is responsible for generating media revenues for all Newswatch Websites, (TB, SN and NWOnewswatch) The Account Executive creates revenue by meeting perspective clients, making sales presentations and selling directly to current clients as assigned. He/She is entrusted to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with various local businesses, agencies or individuals and encourage them to reach their target audience through the Newswatch advertising channels and services. The Account Executive will: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Develop and manage revenue-producing relationship with clients and agencies Prospect for new business Analyze client marketing goals and develop needs-based solutions to achieve them Manage and take responsibility for the schedule of deliverables and campaigns of each client, being primary point of contact and managing all customer care and service Oversee campaign execution and analysis Work collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue Work cohesively with other Dougall Media staff Have a proven track record of sales success Have the ability to work alone and as part of a team Possess excellent presentation skills Have excellent verbal and written skills Have integrity Be a hard-working, relationship-builder with a winning attitude Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills Have a valid driver’s license with good driving record required Must be up to date with Health Canada approved COVID-19 Vaccination (currently 2 doses of an approved vaccine)
Working conditions: This position is office based but the position frequently requires the successful candidate to meet and engage with clients at their place of business. Generally, hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but there is sometimes a need to work in the evenings and on weekends in special circumstances. Please email your resume and cover letter to ccambly@dougallmedia.com
REGIONAL REPORTER SNnewswatch/NWONewswatch - THUNDER BAY The SNnewswatch/NWOnewswatch newsroom will be sharing news stories from across the region. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated journalist to write for our Northern Ontario news sites. The regional reporter will be responsible for roaming the Northwest and Superior North region and discover and write compelling stories about life in these communities including breaking news, features, and stories about education, council, crime, environment and more. Regional reporter: • Are driven to find the people behind the stories that matter in their communities • Know how to capture passions, struggles and triumphs and communicate them in a compelling way • Love digging for a story and explaining the big picture to our readers • Are committed to fairness, accuracy and journalism ethics • Have exceptional writing skills • Training will be provided To apply, please submit your resume, along with relevant samples of your work and the area you are interested in working with. About SNnewswatch/NWOnewswatch: SNnewswatch/NWOnewswatch is an online component of Dougall Media, a multimedia company based in Thunder Bay that operates two television stations, a weekly newspaper and 4 radio stations, in addition to TBnewswatch.com. We focus on providing local stories written by local journalists in the communities we serve. In addition to local news, our sites offer weather, events, obituaries and a wide range of community information. We are more than just news: SNnewswatch/NWOnewswatch is all about community. Please forward your resume, cover letter and examples of your writing and photography to: Nicole Dixon, Managing Editor Newswatch 87 Hill Street N., Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 5V6 Email: ndixon@dougallmedia.com Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
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