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The Daily Progress is seeking a page designer/copy editor who can produce
attractive, useful, clean pages, on time, every shift. The successful candidate
will have proven experience in Quark, the ability to keep his or her cool under
pressure, and a passion and commitment for the work of a copy editor. The
candidate must be a meticulous page-proofer who agonizes when an error makes it
to readers. He or she recognizes the value and importance of vibrant headlines,
accurate and compelling cutlines and snappy, informative breakout boxes.
Knowledge of Photoshop and a demonstrated ability to produce creative photo
illustrations are a plus.

Send resume, cover letter and page tearsheets to:
Mike Ivey, News Editor
The Daily Progress
685 Rio Road West
Charlottesville, VA 22901.
E-mail to: mivey@dailyprogress.com

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Can you design pages that are clean and compelling? Can you write headlines that draw readers into a story? Can you make sound decisions on story and photo play? If so, we're looking for you. Virginia’s best small daily is seeking a copy editor with strong headline writing and copy editing skills; a sound grasp of AP style; familiarity with Quark and Photoshop; and the ability to perform under deadline pressure.

The Daily holds seven consecutive Sweepstakes awards from the Virginia Press Association. That success has opened doors for many of our staffers at mid-size and metro publications.

The family-owned paper covers the beautiful Northern Shenandoah Valley, just a short distance from Washington, D.C.

Send your résumé and your best work samples to bwooten@nvdaily.com or The Northern Virginia Daily c/o Bob Wooten, Managing Editor 152 N. Holliday St. Strasburg Virginia, 22657. E-mail applications to bwooten@nvdaily.com .

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Do you have excellent writing and reporting skills? Can you find the stories that get a community buzzing? Are you willing to take on a newsroom leadership role? If so, The Northern Virginia Daily has an opportunity for you. The Daily is seeking a bureau chief to supervise our office in Winchester, Va., a dynamic and growing community 75 miles west of Washington, D.C.

This is not an entry-level position: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of reporting experience and will be ready to assume a great deal of responsibility. Supervisory experience is helpful but not necessary. The essentials include 1) strong reporting, writing and organizational skills, 2) the ability to prioritize and direct coverage and 3) a keen sense for finding and developing stories that readers care about.

This independently owned newspaper covers the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, publishing mornings six days a week. The Daily is Virginia's best small daily newspaper, having won seven consecutive Sweepstakes awards from the Virginia Press Association.

Resumes, cover letters and examples of work should be sent to Bob Wooten, managing editor, Northern Virginia Daily, 152 N. Holliday St., Strasburg, Va. 22657, or e-mailed to bwooten@nvdaily.com .

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Part Time Coordinator for 2008 Governor’s Awards in the Arts
Virginians for the Arts Foundation
One East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804-644-2787
VaForArts@aol.com
www.vaforarts.org

Virginians for the Arts Foundation, which works to advance and support the arts in Virginia, will coordinate the 2008 Governor’s Awards in the Arts for the Honorable Timothy M. Kaine.

Virginians for the Arts Foundation is seeking a part time contract employee with public relations experience and strong administrative skills to work from December 15, 2007, through October 15, 2008, on coordination for the Arts Awards.

Responsibilities will include:
• publicizing the Awards
• encouraging nominations for the Awards
• working with volunteers from around the state in publicizing the Awards and planning regional celebrations to honor the nominees
• coordinating the meeting of the judges for the Awards
• working with the staff of the Governor on the reception to honor the winners
• publicizing the Award winners
• preparing a final report on the Awards for documentation
• thanking the volunteers and sponsors of the Awards

The contract employee will be paid $2,000 per month for an average of 20 hours per week.

If you are interested in this position, send a resume with references and cover letter to Patricia Poupore, Executive Director, Virginians for the Arts/Virginians for the Arts Foundation, at the address above by November 1, 2007.

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Experience: 4 Years Advertising
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Category: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Description:
Charles Ryan Associates is an integrated marketing/advertising firm seeking an experienced Art Director responsible for direction on multiple accounts. This position works in a fast paced environment with constantly changing dynamics. Candidate must be able to run with projects requiring little supervision and work with Creative Directors in a team environment.

The Art Director is responsible for ideation, design and layout of ideas using Mac programs, from concept through production. This position is also responsible for participation in production shoots and involvement in the broadcast and print production process.

Qualifications:
Qualifications for Art Director are a minimum of 4 years experience in an advertising environment. Must have experience in print, interactive and advertising design.

Portfolio must demonstrate the ability to create quality design work based on advertising principles.

o Taking initiative and responsibility for quality and results. (Goals, guidelines, quality of design, strategic accuracy, cost and timeline)
o Quickly generate multiple concepts, each with a different “feel” while meeting client’s needs
o Strategic thinking based on design and advertising principles ensuring a full understanding of the client, market, and desired results
o Ability to take ideas and insights from multiple sources and combine them into a sound strategy and design
o Working under tight deadlines with multiple projects

CRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To submit a resume and portfolio, send to:
Vice President/Creative Director
Charles Ryan Associates
300 Summers Street, Suite 1100
Charleston, WV 25301
or e-mail: cfout@charlesryan.com – Please enter “Art Director” in the Subject Line

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Experience: 4 Years Advertising
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Category: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Description:
Charles Ryan Associates is an integrated marketing/advertising firm seeking an experienced Art Director responsible for direction on multiple accounts. This position works in a fast paced environment with constantly changing dynamics. Candidate must be able to run with projects requiring little supervision and work with Creative Directors in a team environment.

The Art Director is responsible for ideation, design and layout of ideas using Mac programs, from concept through production. This position is also responsible for participation in production shoots and involvement in the broadcast and print production process.

Qualifications:
Qualifications for Art Director are a minimum of 4 years experience in an advertising environment. Must have experience in print, interactive and advertising design.

Portfolio must demonstrate the ability to create quality design work based on advertising principles.

o Taking initiative and responsibility for quality and results. (Goals, guidelines, quality of design, strategic accuracy, cost and timeline)
o Quickly generate multiple concepts, each with a different “feel” while meeting client’s needs
o Strategic thinking based on design and advertising principles ensuring a full understanding of the client, market, and desired results
o Ability to take ideas and insights from multiple sources and combine them into a sound strategy and design
o Working under tight deadlines with multiple projects

CRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To submit a resume and portfolio, send to:
Vice President/Creative Director
Charles Ryan Associates
300 Summers Street, Suite 1100
Charleston, WV 25301
or e-mail: cfout@charlesryan.com – Please enter “Art Director” in the Subject Line

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Hellerman Baretz is seeking full-time account executives for its growing offices. The job entails servicing our clients on every level—from helping to develop client strategy to researching current events, tracking court cases and congressional hearings pertinent to our clients’ businesses. Excellent communications skills are a must because you will be corresponding with well-respected business reporters and may also be writing articles, brochures and other marketing-related materials.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Journalism, English, Political Science, Humanities or Business.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills
Journalism experience a plus
Sales or services experience a plus

Interested? Contact Helen Bertelli , Senior Vice President, via email at hbertelli@hellermanbaretz.com.

Hellerman Baretz Communications LLC, an award winning national public relations firm with offices in New York NY , Washington DC and Richmond VA , is looking for talented and creative public relations associates. Our clients are the world’s leading law firms, consulting firms and financial services companies, and our work is receiving national recognition.

New York Magazine hailed some of our recent work as “brilliant,” while The Wall Street Journal noted how “clever” it was (check out: “That’s What She Said” at www.hrheroblogs.com, a blog written by one of labor and employment attorney clients about NBC’s hit show, The Office. The blog puts a price tag on each episode, estimating how much the show’s politically incorrect behavior would cost real-life companies in litigation fines).

Our firm also won the Legal Marketing Association’s highly coveted award for “Best Media Relation Campaign” for 2006.

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The Virginia Squash Racquets Association (VSRA) needs help updating the copy on their website. The site is pretty simple, straightforward...no animation...it's mostly just updating calendar and event info. They'll pay $30 per hour and once they choose someone, y'all can work out the estimated number of hours for the project. They're looking for help ASAP (this week) so if you're interested, please send a copy of your resume + 2 work samples (web/interactive ones if you have them) to Frank de Venoge ( fxdevenoge@yahoo.com ).

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