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CURRENT OPENINGS

BUSINESS & MARKETING

• Site License Sales Account Executive
• Marketing Intern

EDITORIAL

• Directory of Photography
• Editorial Assistant

ONLINE

• Online Community Intern, edweek.org
• Web Editorial Intern, teachermagazine.org

LIBRARY

• Library Intern

BUSINESS & MARKETING

Site License Sales Account Executive

The Site License Sales Account Executive is responsible for sales and renewals of Edweek.org site license products, primarily to government agencies, academic institutions, and other organizations focused on or with an interest in K-12 education. The Site License Sales Account Executive sells Edweek.org site license products using professional sales skills and strategies, as well as organizational and client knowledge, to influence customers and assist them in meeting their needs to access Edweek.org’s premium content. In addition, this person provides input and participates in the marketing, market planning, and development of Edweek.org site license products. This is an entrepreneurial sales position with a strong emphasis on building up the business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of demonstrably successful sales experience within the information industry
• Strong sales skills and use of techniques to develop new business and expand existing business while meeting and exceeding revenue goals
• Experience with government and academic markets is strongly preferred, along with an understanding of related buying processes and sales cycles
• Knowledge of the K-12 education market is helpful
• Ability to quickly develop a thorough understanding of Edweek.org content and effectively relate it to customer needs
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule as required to meet the needs of the business
• Strong self-starter, excellent time management and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, good team player
• Proficient with Salesforce, Excel, Powerpoint, Word, email, and the Internet

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Meet and exceed revenue goals by developing and implementing long term growth strategy
  • Establish and maintain contacts that lead to sales and renewals
  • Research, identify, and qualify prospective new customers
  • Make regular sales calls to develop relationships and follow up on leads
  • Develop effective sales presentations and proposals for new and existing customers tailored to their needs
  • Effectively manage customer objections
  • Close sales that meet the best interests of EPE and the customer
  • Provide excellent customer service and relationship management
  • Contribute to usage development efforts
• Use Salesforce to track contacts and activity, and to monitor, analyze, and report on sales data. Produce other sales-related reports as required
• Contribute to the marketing, market planning, and development of Edweek.org site license products
• Stay up to date with trends in the information industry and K-12 education
• Appropriately manage travel and other expenses to achieve goals
• Other duties as assigned

COMPENSATION: Compensation includes a base salary plus commission, commensurate with experience, and EPE’s full benefits package, which includes generous health and retirement plans. The position is based in our Bethesda, MD, headquarters, just outside of Washington, DC, and within walking distance to the Metro.

ABOUT EPE AND EDWEEK.ORG
Editorial Projects in Education, Inc. (EPE), is the non-profit publisher of the newspaper Education Week, as well as the home of Digital Directions, the Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook, EPE Research Center, Education Week Press, the TopSchoolJobs.org career site, and Edweek.org. EPE is a non-partisan media organization and information provider dedicated to K-12 education. Educators, policymakers, students, and parents rely on our news, analysis, research, and recruiting and data services to help them understand and successfully navigate the world of K-12 education. Our content is unique, trusted, and highly-regarded. Much like the Wall Street Journal is to brokers, Education Week is to educators.

EPE launched the Edweek.org web site in 1994, and over the years it has grown into one of the richest, deepest sites devoted to K-12 education news and resources. In 2005, EPE implemented a premium content model, helping to create new content licensing opportunities and the need for a full-time sales professional. The Site License Sales Account Executive will join us at an exciting time as we build a thriving business around our world-class web site.

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Sitelicense@epe.org, or EPE, Attn: Site License Sales Account Executive Search, 6935 Arlington Road, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20814. EOE.

Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern needed to fill the role of part-time assistant within our marketing and sales departments. The candidate will provide support to both our marketing department and sales team for approximately 15 hours per week.

Requirements:

• Experience with MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.;
• College degree (either expected or completed).;
• Ability to work well within a professional office environment.;
• Ability to work independently and address numerous requests; multi-tasking a must.;
• Ideal candidate will be responsible, professional and a have a strong attention to detail.;

Job duties will include but are not limited to:

• Responding to client inquiries and entering client information into our sales database.;
• Mailing out media kits and other marketing materials.;
• Compiling reports and lead lists to support sales team.;
• Filing expense reports;
• Copying, faxing and variety of other administrative tasks.;

Compensation is $10/hr. Flexible schedule is possible although three shifts per week is desired. Business casual environment. Dependent upon future circumstances, those who prove themselves competent in fulfilling these responsibilities may eventually be given higher-level tasks and opportunities. EPE is conveniently located near the Bethesda Metro station. Resumes with cover letter should be e-mailed to marketing@epe.org. EOE

EDITORIAL

Directory of Photography

Education Week, the respected, independent newspaper of record for K-12 education, is seeking a Director of Photography. The successful candidate will have the ability to brainstorm creative ideas and acquire and edit photos, while managing a small staff. Primary duties include collaborating with editorial and design staff to develop original content for print and online; assigning and producing photo shoots; managing monthly budgets, invoices, and contracts; overseeing color management workflow; and helping to ensure legal and ethical use of photographs and multimedia. Position can include shooting assignments.

Qualifications include at least four years of photo-editing experience with a track record of demonstrated leadership within a news media company. Applicant must have ability to articulate editing choices. Time management, organizational, and prioritization skills are important. Mac and PC proficient with strong software skills in CS3. Final Cut a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits. Congenial workplace in a vibrant suburb just outside Washington, D.C.

Send cover letter, resume, references, and links to:

Education Week
Dept. KD
6935 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-5233

Or you may reply online to: photodir@epe.org

Editorial Assistant

National weekly newspaper seeks a bright, energetic, detail-oriented, entry-level person for a broad variety of editorial, Web, and administrative tasks.

Editorial duties include short writing assignments, proofreading, and compiling a Calendar of Events and other listings. Web duties include producing e-newsletters and helping to organize daily news content and select stories for an online news wire. Administrative duties include ordering supplies, handling mail, photocopying, and relieving receptionist on busy phones.

Microsoft Word and Excel desired; basic editorial skills a plus. College degree required. Excellent benefits, with opportunity for advancement, in pleasant and challenging work environment, within walking distance of Metro. EOE; no phone calls.

Send résumé with cover letter to:

Attn: E.A.
Education Week
6935 Arlington Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814

Electronic responses can be submitted to EditAsst@epe.org.

ONLINE

Online Community Intern, edweek.org

Do you use multiple social networking services, write for a blog, or lead discussions on web forums? How would you like to apply those skills as an intern for an online journalism operation, and gain valuable job experience at the same time?

Edweek.org, a national non-profit news Web site covering K-12 education, seeks an online community intern to help manage our online community and contribute to viral marketing and social networking campaigns on behalf of the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• monitoring comments and forum posts for inappropriate content;
• managing one or more social network profiles or channels;
• performing outreach to bloggers and social bookmarking sites;
• promoting a sense of community through participation and feedback;
• occasional web design or production tasks in support of these activities.

Qualifications:

The position requires experience engaging with several social media applications and web communities, good writing and editing ability, basic HTML skill, a strong work ethic, and a highly developed sense of humor. Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Experience with CSS, graphic or multimedia editing, or blogging or content management system software a plus.

We welcome interns with an interest in social media, journalism/communications, education news and policy, and/or multimedia production. We are metro-accessible, a short walk from the red line in downtown Bethesda.

Please send resume, cover letter and samples/links via e-mail to: WebIntern@epe.org EOE

Web Editorial Intern, teachermagazine.org

Teachermagazine.org, a national online Web site that covers K-12 education, offers editorial internships each spring, summer, and fall. The online magazine covers the teaching profession, school policy and culture, and the people who influence education. Interns update content for the Web site, including writing briefs and articles, managing the homepage, and preparing e-newsletters. Great opportunity to gain online journalism skills. Qualifications: Strong writing skills, comfort with the Web, attention to detail, ability to work independently. Experience with photoshop, html, and Web editing tools a plus. Graduate students or college students working toward a career in journalism or education are encouraged to apply. Interns are paid $10/hour and must be able to work at least 15 hours a week for 12 to 15 weeks.

We welcome interns with an interest in journalism/communications, education news and policy, and/or multimedia production. We are metro-accessible, a short walk from the red line in downtown Bethesda.

Please send resume, cover letter and samples via e-mail to: teachermagazine@gmail.com. EOE

LIBRARY

News Library Intern

Editorial Projects in Education, publisher of Education Week and Teacher Magazine, has an opening for a fall intern to work in the EPE library. This is a temporary, part-time paid position, 10-16 hours per week.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic not-for-profit organization and gain focused, supportive training and professional experience in the field of special librarianship. Working closely with the EPE librarians, the intern will participate in providing information services to support the activities of an energetic and dedicated staff of reporters, editors, and web and research professionals. Routine responsibilities will center on general library functions with opportunities to gain additional experience, as described below.