Jobs at The State    

OPENINGS FOR 05/9/2008
*= New Postings

ADVERTISING – ONLINE ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Math, Spelling): Acquires new clients for banner advertising and sponsorships from self-generated leads. Requires minimum of three hours daily cold calling, as well as 10 face-to-face meetings each week with prospective online advertisers. Must possess two years’ outside sales experience in developing a territory, including prospecting and/or cold calling for lead generation. Experience selling online services or advertising is helpful. Account management experience is helpful in maintaining relationships and increasing sales opportunities. College degree is preferred; advertising, marketing or business coursework is a plus. Must be an accomplished PC user and have a solid understanding of the Internet. Must be able to provide excellent customer service while prioritizing and multitasking other responsibilities. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. POSTING DATE: 05/01/08

INFORMATION SYSTEMS – PART-TIME COMPUTER OPERATOR (Typing, Math, Spelling): Responsible for operating, monitoring and overseeing primary publishing and business systems applications and processes. Produces and distributes various reports; assists help desk technicians as needed. Seeking individual with good speaking, writing and typing skills, as well as basic math and grammar skills. High school diploma or equivalent required, as well as prior computer experience. Ability to type 35 wpm is required. Work schedule is rotating weekdays, 4:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. POSTING DATE: 05/01/2008

ADVERTISING – RETAIL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Math, Spelling): Responsible for selling advertising schedules based on advertiser marketing needs, selling all products and services, and achieving revenue goals and customer satisfaction by developing new/incremental business in assigned territory. Also responsible for maintaining awareness of local competitive conditions and improving market share. Sells and services existing, new and inactive accounts. Must possess two to five years’ experience in sales or marketing, preferably with a media company. High school diploma is required; college degree is preferred. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. POSTING DATE: 04/15/2008

SPECIALTY PUBLICATIONS – ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Math, Spelling, Typing): Responsible for selling advertising schedules based on advertiser marketing needs, achieving revenue goals and customer satisfaction by developing all new/incremental business possible in assigned territory; and for maintaining awareness of local competitive conditions and improving market share. Previous outside sales experience and Microsoft Office proficiency required. College degree in related subject area is preferred. Typing proficiency of 35 wpm required. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. POSTING DATE: 04/15/2008

PRODUCTION – ELECTRICIAN: Responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing production equipment and selected building equipment as identified and directed by supervisor and in cooperation with other department personnel. Electrical, electronic and mathematical aptitude is required. Excellent oral and written communications are essential. Minimum of five years’ commercial/industrial experience and two years’ experience in electrical/electronic maintenance. High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years trade school certification is required. Rotating shifts: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.; overtime required. POSTING DATE: 04/02/2008

Applications are accepted for current openings and by appointment ONLY. Candidates must successfully meet the minimum requirements on certain skill appraisals before completing employment applications. The requirements such as Math, Spelling, Typing are listed next to each applicable position.

Interested candidates may apply online @ Careerbuilder.com, OR forward a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, The State newspaper, 1401 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201, OR fax to (803) 540-3041.

The State is an equal opportunity employer and an advocate of diversity in the workplace.