OPEN POSTION

PUBLISHER: Southern Voice & David Magazine (Atlanta, GA)

Publisher position reports directly to Co-Presidents, Window Media

Job Summary:
Brand manager and bottom-line decision maker on advertising sales and marketing for the publication(s). Responsible for all decisions contributing to the bottom line including sales, editorial direction, art and design, operational efficiency and circulation quality.

As a key member of our management team, this individual will identify consumer and business marketing opportunities for circulation growth and revenue enhancement. The ideal candidate must be results oriented and have experience in circulation sales and marketing. Applicants must also have experience in audience development and in applying marketing concepts such as forecasting, database marketing and segmentation to drive acquisition and retention efforts. Knowledge of accounting, budgeting and Microsoft Office programs are necessary. A degree in Business or Management is preferred.

Description of Duties:
• Overall management of Southern Voice & David Magazines and any ancillary print or web based products.
• Direct reports include Southern Voice & David Magazine editors, circulation and sales teams.
• Bottom-line profit and loss accountability. Plans, organizes, directs and controls resources for producing the publication including budgeting, allocating and controlling costs.

Strategic planning and development:
• Development of long-term business plan and short-term (annual budget) and implementation of plans on a yearly basis.
• Responsible for accurate analysis of ad forecasting, all department costs and regular reporting of financial status. Analysis should include monitors of performance against overall plan. Evaluate competitive position of publications and produce aggressive sales forecasts and market penetration strategies.
• Work with Editor(s) to build and maintain editorial excellence. Provide editorial strategies and direction.
• Hire, train and motivate staff for increasing efficiencies and productivity.
• Interface with circulation, production, marketing, accounting and online media departments to ensure goals are met.
• Interface with other Window Media management/sales teams to leverage brand equity and co-branding sales/marketing opportunities. Ensure cooperation between all Window Media/Unite Media/HX Media & Genre Magazine brands.
• Drive advertising and sponsorship sales. Build and maintain relationships with key advertisers.
• Maintain standards of professionalism and leadership both internally and externally.
• Networking - keep abreast of latest trends in industry. Participate in industry events.
• Seek expansion opportunities and new business development. Develop concepts and execution plans. Plan to exceed client development programs that improve client return on investment ( roi). Adhere to high standards of customer service.
• Gain market insight and customer intelligence

Qualifications:
• BA Degree at minimum in a relevant area of study
• Minimum of 6-8 years publishing experience
• Marketing and sales staff management or related experience
• Budgeting and financial planning experience
• Understanding of journalistic principles and guidelines
• Ability to establish and gain acceptance of editorial mission and direction
• Strong knowledge of marketplace
• Ability to develop sales strategies and tactical sales and marketing plans
• Diagnostic and analytic abilities
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Financial assessment abilities
• Team building, team management acumen
• Results-orientation and time management skills
• Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple ongoing processes and initiatives
• Comfortable with technology and use of analytic reports
• Judgment and maturity
• Strong business orientation
• Ability to develop new concepts or products and execute plans

For immediate consideration, please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: employment@window-media.com.

No phone calls or agencies please.