NLRB Notice
I’m looking for a position in: Accounting | Advertising | Art | Circulation | Custom Media | Editorial | Events and Marketing | Production | Web
Accounting
None at this time.
Advertising
Integrated Account Executive
Washingtonian magazine is looking for a full time salesperson to join its team. Responsibilities include selling our print publications, digital products and event sponsorships. Candidate must have proven sales experience, excellent communication skills, and be a self-starter. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and able to thrive in a high volume, fast-paced and team-oriented environment. Knowledge of the local DC, Maryland, & Virginia market a plus. Compensation package will be commensurate with experience. Email cover letter (including compensation requirements) and resume to kanderson@washingtonian.com
Responsibilities:
- Meet and exceed sales goals monthly sales goals.
- Create and sell integrated media programs utilizing all platforms.
- Cold call & prospect for new customers-sales development of territory is critical.
- Identify the key advertising placement decision makers and initiate and pursue productive, consultative relationships.
- Build upon and service existing advertisers in your assigned territory.
- Develop and prepare sales proposals and custom marketing presentations for advertising clients.
- Attend networking, community, and client events providing a strong representation of the Washingtonian brand.
- Respond proactively to client requests for proposals, advertising information and materials.
- Analyze competitive set and develop formal “account plans” for top 25 prospects in territory.
- Execute and communicate weekly sales recaps to management.
Skills:
- 3-5 years of print, digital, event sponsorship, and social media sales experience.
- Ability to work with and effectively communicate to a full range of clients – from small, local businesses to corporate accounts and advertising agencies.
- Experience using a sales CRM.
- Cold calling and negotiation skills.
- High competency in MS office, particularly PowerPoint & Excel.
- Ability to deliver strong presentations to a large group.
Art
None at this time.
Circulation
None at this time.
Custom Media
None at this time.
Editorial
Home and Real Estate Editor
- Conceive, plan, and assign/write/edit articles and packages, for both print and online, on subjects including real estate news and trends, home renovation guides, interior design trends, home tours, luxury home sales, neighborhood guides, and pets.
- Produce annual research- or survey-based “top” lists such as top realtors and top mortgage professionals.
- Work with staff/freelance writers with varying levels of experience through all phases of a story, from idea generation to reporting to writing and revising.
- Collaborate with art and digital teams.
- Ideas, ideas, and more ideas.
- Weekly editing for the website.
- Watch for breaking real estate and home-sale news, and produce quick online posts when needed.
- Collaborate with the magazine’s other editors to suggest and brainstorm stories—whether for online or print—and pitch in on large cover packages when needed.
- Other one-off responsibilities as designated by the editor-in-chief.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience writing and editing.
- Experience writing or editing articles with a consumer-oriented bent.
- An eye for good design and a knack for spotting trends.
- The ability to multi-task and juggle big projects, along with a respect for deadlines.
- Ideally, actual experience producing “best professionals” lists such as top realtors, and in conducting surveys.
- An understanding and appreciation of city and regional magazines.
- Preferred that applicants live in the DC/MD/VA area or be willing to relocate.
How to apply: Please send your cover letter, résumé, salary requirements, and 5 “consumer service” clips you have written and/or edited (the clips should be hyperlinked or in a PDF format), to Sherri Dalphonse at homeeditor@washingtonian.com.
Editorial Fellowship
Washingtonian’s editorial fellowship offers applicants the chance to immerse themselves in all aspects of making a magazine. As a regional magazine for the national capital, we cover a universe that includes national newsmakers and hometown tastemakers, everything from power politics to local real estate to the ways our diverse city shops, eats, and dresses. Our editorial fellows fact-check stories, work occasional magazine events, and write as often as possible for our magazine and our website. The ideal applicant is a self-starter, ready to collaborate with our creative newsroom and get fired up about covering the day’s happenings in Washington—but also someone with enough curiosity to sniff out interesting news, trends, and personalities that aren’t already in the media. Over the years, our editorial fellows have written feature stories, landed magazine jobs, and had tons of fun. Join us!
Responsibilities:
- Pitch and write articles for the print magazine and website
- Research and fact-check print stories
- Assist with Washingtonian public programming
- Attend daily and weekly staff meetings
Qualifications:
- Available to work full time Monday through Friday
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
Fellows are paid at a rate of $17/hour
To apply: Please send your résumé, cover letter and two clips to editorialfellowships@
Preferred that applicants live in DC/Maryland/Virginia or be willing to relocate.