The Casey County News
Liberty, Kentucky
The Casey County News, a weekly newspaper in Liberty, KY, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of
General Manager/Advertising Sales Manager
In addition to advertising sales, this position is responsible for the effective bottom-line management of the weekly newspaper. Improvement of the news product, growth of net paid circulation, and growing the newspaper’s profit are key responsibilities.
The Casey County News is the paid weekly community newspaper of record serving Liberty and Casey County market. It is distributed by mail to approximately 3,100 households in the local market and surrounding area. In addition to the weekly print edition, the newspaper also maintains an interactive web page at www.caseynews.net Position reports to the Publisher/Regional Manager of The News-Enterprise, Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated high ethical conduct and standards.
• Ability to produce desired business results with minimal supervision.
• Two or more year’s newspaper management experience desired.
• Advertising sales experience required.
• Demonstrated strong team-building, delegation and administrative skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skill.
• Proven background of innovative business growth
• Demonstrated high-energy level with ability to motivate self and others.
• Commitment to exceptional quality in all aspects of the operation.
• Experience and skill in developing and implementing short- and long-term strategic plans and annual operating budgets.
• Reliable transportation, valid Kentucky driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
Essential Functions:
• Achieve the desired business results of the newspaper.
• Provide vision, skill development direction, coaching and leadership to accomplish strategic and business objectives of the newspaper.
• Grow advertising account base and revenues in order to meet and exceed financial targets of the newspaper.
• Prepare, implement and operate within an annual operating budget to accelerate profit growth.
• Prepare, implement and operate within an annual strategic plan to accomplish product and service improvement and grow audience.
• Actively participate in various community functions and events.
• Oversee business, marketing and growth development of all published products.
Interested persons should apply at:
www.lcni.com under Job Opportunities.
Internal applicants must notify immediate supervisor and LCNI HR Director.
Equal Opportunity Employer.