The Free Press seeks an energetic newspaper professional who is proven in sales and management to lead its audience development team.
The director will be part of the senior management team and lead staff to grow readership and revenue in a great market. We expect someone with a creative approach to design and the ability to implement marketing strategies that build home-delivery and single-copy sales. This person will manage all aspects of subscription fulfillment and renewal, promotional activities, distribution systems and circulation metrics. Our director must lead by example, set benchmarks and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to customer service.
Candidates should have management experience in audience development that includes meeting revenue and expense targets. The director must have an understanding of contractor relations and be familiar with the latest industry auditing rules and guidelines.
The Free Press, www.mankatofreepress.com is a seven-day news operation with six days in print and nearly 9,000 subscribers based in south-central Minnesota. In addition to the newspaper, we publish several monthly and quarterly magazines. The team is also responsible for distribution of other regional and national newspapers.
Mankato is located in the scenic Minnesota River Valley. We are a fast-growing retail destination that serves an economically and culturally vibrant region. The city is home to four institutions of higher learning, a health network served by Mayo Clinic Health System, an award-winning school system and recreation for all seasons.
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to explain how they are qualified for the position to Publisher Steve Jameson at sjameson@mankatofreepress.com