Welcome to Dispatch Careers!

Like Columbus itself, the Dispatch Media Group parent of The Columbus Dispatch is an exciting place to work. Its big enough to offer numerous and varied opportunities, yet small enough to maintain a family feel.

Come join us and, in time, youll get to know just about everyone here while carving out a niche to call your own.

No matter what your job with the Dispatch Media Group is, theres always a fresh challenge ahead. People who try their hardest, and are self-motivated, personable, engaging, creative, energetic, driven and communicate well are rewarded.

We are committed to investing in our associates through training and growth opportunities and take pride in giving back to the central Ohio community that treats us so well.

While were proud of our 141-year tradition, we stay ahead of the curve in Columbus by embracing the future. Perhaps youll join us for the journey.

The Columbus Dispatch (Downtown)

Exhibitor Sales Representative — ESR1214

Dispatch Consumer shows is looking for an Exhibitor Sales Representative. This position is responsible for selling new customers to participate in Dispatch Consumer Shows which include two Home & Garden Shows, two Health & Fitness Expos and one Bridal Show. You will spend 80% of time talking with customers, primarily by telephone and via email, to understand their needs and persuade them of the benefits of participating and provide excellent customer service after the sale. Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direct supervision.

Consumer shows and event marketing is a fast growing niche because clients who participate see immediate and lasting results. Desire a 4-year degree in marketing, advertising, business or communication and two years of direct sales experience. Proven work experience will be valued. Basic business, word processing, excel and PowerPoint computer skills needed along with clear, concise verbal and written communication.

This position involves a combination of content and technical duties related to publishing news and information through digital delivery systems, including the Dispatch.com website and related products including phone apps, blogs, email newsletters and social media.

Work hours for this position vary by assignment.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing material produced by The Dispatch editorial staff for digital use using a combination of proprietary software and common software applications as well as journalistic skills.

• Generating story and photo/graphic files, and modifying stories, cutlines, photos and graphics as necessary.

• Working closely with the newsroom staff to generate, edit and process video, audio and interactive graphics.

• Promoting interaction with Web visitors by developing reader-generated content, employing social media, hosting online chats, creating databases and sending email and text message alerts.

Must have exposure to a traditional news environment: reporting, writing, copy editing, graphics and production. Position requires excellent spelling and grammar, and familiarity with subject areas of the traditional newspaper – news, sports, business, features, etc. Experience with web authoring/content management tools required. Must be familiar with basic web practices and usability techniques. Must be familiar with both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Familiarity with PhotoShop, CSS, HTML, FTP, Flash, non-linear video editing, and electronic news gathering techniques is preferred. Must be highly organized, good with people, and able to work at a fast pace and with minimal supervision.

College degree in journalism, communications, computer science, English or related field; two years’ experience in a content-production role at a newspaper or news/informational website.

Dispatch Digital is seeking for a motivated Web Business Analyst who will work with the team to advance the digital presence for several major media properties including The Columbus Dispatch and 10TV. This position will manage projects and document product/service requirements for solutions that provide content to customers in new and engaging ways. Responsibilities for this position include participating in iteration and release planning as well as focusing on understanding and documenting the business issues and data challenges of the content initiatives and monetization. Will also collaborate with business partners to discuss technical feasibility and the best approach to innovative design and functionality proposals. This analyst will maintain awareness of web technology standards and trends and make recommendations around new implementations. Candidates should possess advanced knowledge of mobile/tablet, responsive design, application and web site navigation, information architecture and usability. Must understand the components of running a fiscally successful project, be capable of identifying areas of strengths and weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement. This person will manage a project through all phases: user requirements, specifications, design development, testing, and implementation.

If your work history matches the above, please apply today.

Apply for this job Director of Real Estate Assets and Senior Portfolio Analyst — CAP 102

Capitol Square, LTD is seeking a Director of Real Estate Assets and Senior Portfolio Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of existing real estate properties and conducting advanced real estate analysis to evaluate proposals and make recommendations for perspective real estate investments based on property return criteria and value creation.

Primary responsibilities include:

Underwriting of real estate

Asset management

Acquisitions and dispositions

Joint ventures

Financing

Management reporting

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, knowledge of Argus and other real estate valuation software beneficial. A Bachelor’s degree is required and a MBA or other advanced degree is a plus. A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of related commercial real estate experience is necessary. Direct real estate transaction experience is desired.

Apply for this job Magazine Editorial Assistant — EA31215

Columbus CEO magazine seeks an Editorial Assistant to join the team of business journalists in our busy newsroom.

As the Editorial Assistant you will:

•Fact-check articles to verify correct spellings and other information;

•Maintain listings databases, including event calendars, Leaderboard industry listings and other guides for web and print publication;

•Write magazine articles in a distinctive and engaging voice;

•Contribute to daily web coverage, including blogs and social media pages;

•And thrive under deadline pressure in a high-energy, collaborative newsroom.

The ideal candidate will have well-developed journalistic skills, excellent writing and proof-reading abilities, outstanding attention to detail, and broad interest in covering the Columbus economy and business community. Must have a bachelor’s degree and some related experience at a magazine or newspaper, such as an internship or student publication.

Dispatch Magazines is accepting resumes for part-time Event Team Members (ETM). As an ETM, your primary responsibility is event promotion and subscriptions sales (Columbus Monthly/Crave and Capital Style) at events for all Dispatch Magazine publications, including Alive. Columbus Monthly, Crave, Capital Style, Columbus CEO, and Columbus Bride. Working within a small team at least 5-10 hrs/wk, you will be customer facing at Dispatch Magazines events and will assist the marketing team in building the subscription base of the magazines.

We are seeking Marketing/Event/Sales majors or graduates with proven retail sales experience. Prior experience in event coordination/execution and customer service a plus. Opportunity for bonus structure for subscription sales. If you are engaging, social, approachable and looking to add signature skillsets to your work experience, apply today!

The Columbus Dispatch (Sales)

New Business Account Executive — NBM31015

Join Dispatch Magazines as a New Business Sales Representative. We are searching for a motivated sales professional who has a passion for finding new business. This position is responsible presenting and selling digital and print marketing solutions for all of the Dispatch Magazines and Sponsorships of Dispatch Shows. This is a fantastic opportunity for a savvy Account Executive who thrives on uncovering business opportunities through cold calling, developing and growing clients, and meeting and exceeding goals. This position requires the motivation and tenacity to succeed, a high degree of self –motivation, the understanding of and ability to use market research, excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to close the deal.

If this sounds like you, close the deal and apply today!

The Columbus Dispatch (Crosswinds)

Subscription Sales Representative — 310215 3 2012

The Columbus Dispatch has an exciting opportunity for part-time sales professionals. Subscription Sales Representatives sell subscriptions, upgrade existing customers and convert customers to our EZ payment option at events and kiosk locations around central Ohio. Successful candidates will enjoy meeting and talking with potential subscribers. Sales experience helpful, but not required. Candidates do need reliable transportation. Position offers excellent earnings potential, tuition reimbursement, subscription discount and paid vacation. Motivated candidates are encouraged to apply.

We are accepting resumes for the part-time hopper feeder position at our west side facility. Hopper feeders use a production machine to produce ad packages for insertion into the newspaper. Candidates must be consistently available to work various shifts including weekends. This is a great opportunity for people who need part-time work or extra income.

Our Production Services Department is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Electrician position. This position is responsible for the electrical maintenance of our production equipment. Candidates should have experience in alternating and direct current controls, magnetic and solid state controls, working knowledge of electric circuitry consisting of relays, PC and PLC logic (i.e. Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens), Siemens Step 7 training or equivalent and 2-3 years of experience as an industrial electrician. This electrician will work nights. We offer a positive work environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Apply for this job Logistics District Managers — DIS 10 15

Our Circulation team has immediate openings for District Managers to lead our efforts as we distribute daily, weekly and monthly publications to customers throughout central Ohio.

District Managers are responsible for managing the contractual relationship of delivery fee independent contractors in the delivery of newspapers within a geographic area of Columbus and/or surrounding community areas. They are responsible for daily service functions, customer and contractor communication, and will assist in the execution of the day-to-day operations of a Distribution Center.

The position requires considerable initiative, outstanding communication skills, the ability to work well with others and reliable personal transportation that can be used for business purposes.

Are you looking for a challenging position where you can have a positive impact on customers each and every day? If you answered yes, apply today!

Our Press Room is hiring part-time Helpers to perform a variety of cleaning duties in and around the presses (pans, trays, pipe rollers and folders). Three day shifts per week at our west side location. This is a great opportunity to supplement your income. Work uniforms provided. Mechanical background helpful.

Apply for this job Circulation Distribution Support — DIS 401 2015

Seeking highly motivated candidates for Circulation Distribution Support positions. Support employees prepare papers for distribution and help deliver papers to homes using their own vehicle. If you have considerable initiative, strong organizational skills, the ability to work under deadline and you are familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and email apply now.

Apply for this job Manager, Marketing Analytics — MA214

The Columbus Dispatch is looking for a Manager, Marketing Analytics for its Marketing department. This is a key and challenging role, and whoever fills it will use their database expertise, analytical abilities and previous direct marketing / campaign management experience to develop, analyze and support the company’s subscription marketing initiatives.

How? Via database & digital analytics. Why? To develop pricing initiatives, acquisition strategies and retention- and customer-contact management programs. By crunching the numbers, you’ll also come up with predictive models that not only help our marketing initiatives but also help our advertising sales team with optimization strategies. You will supervise two analysts as well.

You’ll also: work closely with direct response programs & database vendors as well as consultants to get the most out of the available data; collaborate with key stakeholders in Digital & IT departments; and provide strategic support and direction to various marketing programs and initiatives.

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science or Finance? Have you demonstrated analytical experience in a fast-paced subscription based marketing environment? Do you have at least five years of Customer Database Management experience?

If so, tell us about yourself. Apply today!