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Reporter

Call us old-fashioned. The Methow Valley News, a weekly newspaper in the beautiful North Cascades of Washington state, is looking for a reporter with digital-age skills but also traditional journalism values and work habits, grounded in quality, consistency and ethics.

We don’t have story quotas. We don’t give a damn about analytics or deliverables or whether you are a social media influencer. What we need is a reporter who is productive because they are curious, who loves to dig into things and who strives to continually improve their fact-gathering, interviewing and writing.

You need to be a competent photographer. Added value if you are fluent in InDesign and the Adobe production suite, know your way around social media platforms and/or have newsroom management experience that enables you to take on additional tasks as needed. (The Editor needs a vacation.)

You need to demonstrate applicable experience through clippings or links to your work. You could be a recent college grad with potential, or a veteran who wants to keep doing great work at a newspaper where it’s appreciated. You can start quickly and accelerate. As good as you are, we can help you get better.

We are a small paper with big ambitions and accomplishments to match, including regional and national awards. Competitive salary, and a health care subsidy is available. Hiring bonus if you make it through a probationary period and it looks like you’re committed. Speaking of that, you will need to live here. We’re located in a year-round recreational paradise. If that sounds like a good situation for you and us, please be in touch. Check us out at www.methowvalleynews. com and our Facebook page.

Make a case for yourself by emailing editor@ methowvalleynews.com with a cover letter, resume and work samples. References would be helpful. No calls, please.

Multimedia Sales

Be a part of the largest community news organization in Washington: Sound Publishing, Inc.

Come work with us at our Enumclaw office as an outside multimedia, sales consultant, supporting our south King County publications. This is a full-time, salary ($40k-45k) plus commission position with an initial three-month commission guarantee.

You will be asked to generate sales for our print and online products, build lifelong business relationships through consultative sales, and provide consistently outstanding customer service.

We offer: competitive base pay with commissions; Medical/Vision/Dental/ Life/AD&D, and LTD insurance; EAP & wellness plans; a 401k retirement plan with company match; paid holidays and vacation & sick leave accrual.

Multi-Media experience in digital and print marketing preferred, but not mandatory.

You must have a valid WA driver’s license with active vehicle insurance and a reliable vehicle and professional sales experience.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to join our dynamic team, please email your cover letter with salary requirements and resume to: careers@ soundpublishing.com.

Publisher

Sound Publishing is seeking a dynamic executive to lead the Whidbey News Group publications in the beautiful northwest on Whidbey Island.

We want a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to build on the solid growth of these publications. Ideally, the publisher will have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing, financial management, and a strong appreciation for quality journalism.

Additionally, the candidate should be wellsuited to working with community groups and advertisers. As Publisher, you will help develop a strategy for the operation as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse market area.

Qualified applicants must be well versed in leading and developing sales teams and culture on all media platforms, have excellent communication skills and be innovative and agile in responding to changing business and audience needs.

Minimum qualifications include at least 5 years in a related industry, with at least three of those years in management.

This position receives a base salary of $104K plus bonuses; and a benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K with employer match.

Qualified applicants should email a cover letter with salary requirements and a resume to: careers@soundpublishing.com. Please be sure to include ATTN: WNGPUB in the subject line.

Outside Sales

Love being part of your community? Come work with us at The Whidbey News-Times and South Whidbey Record, divisions of Sound Publishing, Inc., where every day can be a new adventure!

We are looking for an Outside Salesperson for our office on Whidbey Island, WA to generate sales for our print and online products.

This position is responsible for both print and digital advertising. Must have a valid WA State Driver’s License, active vehicle insurance, and a reliable vehicle. Professional sales experience is necessary; media experience is a definite asset, but not mandatory.

We offer a base salary of $30k, with unlimited commission opportunity! We also have a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, a 401k retirement plan with company match, and paid time off including vacation and sick leave.