Careers

Phoenix New Times is looking for a talented art director to oversee the look of our alt-weekly print issue, special issues and online journalism. We’re seeking a design wizard that can turn a blank canvas into a modem, sophisticated masterpiece. You’ll join a small but scrappy newsroom that’s been telling the stories of a diverse and booming region since 1970.  

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the editor-in-chief and vertical editors to plan and produce weekly print covers, as well as illustrations, photos and graphics to elevate our digital journalism.


• Design and produce page layouts for all editorial in the weekly print issue and special issues, and coordinate with the production manager to complete print issues.


• Manage our pool of freelance artists and photographers and commission new ones to contribute to our print covers, special issues, and online journalism.


• Manage the budget for freelance artists and photographers.


• Collaborate with other parts of the newsroom, our social media and product teams, other departments and occasionally with our newsrooms in Denver, Dallas and Miami.


• Conceive and create collateral for editorial special projects, such as Best of Phoenix, Top 100 Restaurants and Top 100 Bars.


• Archive the weekly print issue and special issues.

Who You Are

• A graphic designer with two to four years of experience in editorial design and publication management.


• A creative with a superior understanding of typography and expert-level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat. 


• A collaborative person with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, who can work across departments.


• A highly-organized, resourceful and proactive self-starter committed to accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary range of $55,000 to $65,000.


• 401(k) with company match.


• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.


• 10 paid holidays, 14 days of paid time off, 5 paid sick days per year.


• Hybrid work policy based in our central Phoenix office.


• This is a union position.

To Apply

Phoenix New Times believes our journalism will best serve our communities with culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and design samples (or portfolio) to [email protected]. Please put Art Director in the subject line.

The Phoenix New Times is growing exponentially as a leading provider of multimedia marketing in partnership with our award—winning V Digital Services, one of the fastest—rising digital marketing agencies in the country. We are seeking a smart, driven, highly ambitious media consultant with a desire to succeed and grow with us.

This person will be responsible for growing advertising revenues by selling a broad range of digital solutions including SEO, PPC, Paid Media, Social Media, Streaming TV, Programmatic, Device ID, Website Development, and local initiatives. The primary responsibility is new business development.

The ideal candidate has confidence in cold calling & prospecting, a strong ability to identify customer needs, develop and present a customized solution with a proven ability to negotiate and close deals with a high level of success. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology, and, most of all, customer results. We continue to launch new products and initiatives so opportunities abound.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High acumen for consultative selling


• A proven track record in sales or similar field


• Highly motivated and results—oriented


• Ability to self—generate leads


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to listen


• Strong problem—solving and decision—making abilities


• Strong customer service skills


• Ability to operate within a fast—paced environment


• Entrepreneurial spirit


• Digital, Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience a plus


• Candidates must have personal transportation and must pass a background check.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary with uncapped commissions, additional bonus incentives, casual dress code, and career growth opportunities. First—year account executives will earn a minimum of $60,000—$75,000.


• Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short—term disability, long—term disability, paid time off, company—paid holidays, and a 401(k).


• A culture of “Work hard, Play hard” team mentality. We treat our people like royalty (team lunches, contests, concerts, and more). Early Fridays mean “leave early and spend time with your loved ones”.


• A 50 + year company with an outstanding reputation in media relations and employee tenure. Over the past 24 months, our digital agency has continued to set records in sales growth and customer success. Much of this is due to the best—in—class tools and analysis provided to us by our award—winning digital specialists.

If you can sell and what you’ve read sounds like a good fit for you, email your resume & cover letter to: [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Voice Media Group is a successful and diversified media/technology company that specializes in serving advertisers, business owners, and readers across the country. Voice Media Group’s digital marketing and technology agency, V Digital Services, has twelve regional offices in the United States with a full array of digital marketing strategists, specialists, engineers, and account managers focused on driving value and success for the SMB market.

The fast—paced nature of digital marketing and media content creation makes us a destination for energetic people who love a challenge and aren’t happy sitting on the sidelines. We believe that innovation is the best service we can provide to our clients, and we give our employees the resources, training, and creative freedom to thrive.

We have an opening in our Information Technology department for a full—time Business Analyst with a heavy focus on order management, financials & data analysis. As a member of our Business Applications Development team, this role is responsible for analyzing new and existing business processes and pushing through process improvement recommendations from business requirements through to implementation. Additionally, this role will actively participate in the management of business intelligence methods & tools within the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and validate new and existing business processes


• Recommend opportunities for business process change improvements


• Work with stakeholders to develop clear business requirements documentation


• Provide quality assurance testing for new and existing business systems


• Improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of existing systems and processes


• Communicate changes to application processes across all levels of the organization


• Clearly document and support process improvements


• Train end—users on new software releases and process changes


• Help support existing software solutions, including troubleshooting user—submitted issues


• Assist other department members as needed

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with/in:


• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications, including order management & financials


• Sales processes & tools, as well as an understanding of sales acumen


• Analyzing, evaluating & validating business processes


• Data management, organization & analysis


• Business intelligence applications, including the creation of reports & dashboards


• Setup and quality assurance of software solutions


• Integrating both third—party and proprietary systems/applications


• Customer relationship management (CRM) tools, such as Salesforce


• Technical writing and business requirements documentation


• Communicating with individuals at all levels of the organization


• Supporting business applications from admins through to end—users


• The ideal candidate will have:


• A bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience


• Strong business acumen


• Keen analytical skills


• Great organizational and time management skills


• Brilliant written and verbal communication skills


• A focus on providing quality deliverables


• A desire for both personal and professional growth


• Prior experience in digital marketing, digital media, traditional media, and/or publishing is a plus but not required.

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plan, 401K employer match, paid holidays & paid time off), Voice Media Group also supports continued education with opportunities for career growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that highly values diversity in the workplace.

Please email your resume and cover letter (with salary requirements) to Lee—ann Dunton, Director of Business Systems — [email protected]