Advertising Director
Sales
The Herald Journal in Logan, UT is seeking a Director of Advertising to lead all sales efforts. In addition to the Herald Journal print products, this role will also be responsible for all Digital products, 3 weekly newspapers, plus shoppers. Cache Valley Publishing is part of the Adams Publishing Group based in Seattle. Serving Cache Valley for more than 100 years, the Herald Journal is the premier source of information in Cache, Box Elder, Franklin, and Bear Lake Counties. Delivering the facts with a personal touch, the Herald Journal is "Empowering the Community" with every page. The ideal candidate will have a proven management track record. Understanding of the digital advertising space is mandatory. Experience in events management is a plus.
This position reports to the General Manager and is accountable to the Cache Valley Publishing Budget: Directs all print and digital advertising sales and marketing functions. Builds and leads a converged media sales organization. Directs 12 sales and creative staff to sell total audience for print, digital and non daily products.
Creates and executes on plan to grow total and digital market share based on potential. This includes the budgeting and forecasting functions.
Train, coach, motivate, recruit and develops energetic, creative and committed sales staff.
Works effectively with GM, Operating Committee, and other key departments to develop and implement new or expanded products to achieve the audience and revenue targets articulated by the planning process.
The Herald Journal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.