The Tyee Is Hiring Two New Business Team Members

With a brand-spanking-new article page design and a team of journalists extraordinaire, The Tyee is now looking to add two people to our Vancouver office to help grow our revenues and keep our office humming like a well-oiled machine.

We have immediate openings for a full-time sales and partnerships co-ordinator, and a part-time office administrator.

Since 2003, The Tyee has published original stories about British Columbia and Canada’s news, culture and solutions to pressing issues. Our reporting has won many awards and the respect of our peers and readers. While some journalism gives the last word to power, we try to give the last word to ordinary folks.

The Tyee is a small and scrappy team of writers, editors and entrepreneurial thinkers. We don’t put our articles behind a paywall, and we’re committed to paying our contributors. So where does the money come from? A variety of sources including ad sales and promotional partnerships with groups that are a good fit for our readership.

The sales and partnership co-ordinator will support The Tyee’s operations by securing advertising and promotional contracts with clients and identifying potential sponsorship opportunities. The co-ordinator will be responsible for implementing all aspects of advertising deals, from start to finish. Working closely with other colleagues, you’ll brainstorm creative ways to support our business operations in a rapidly changing industry.

Moreover, you:

• Have exceptional people skills, and can tactfully build and maintain relationships with clients and prospective clients
• Have 2+ years of experience in a revenue-generating role, with a proven track record of success
• Are motivated to drum up new leads and close deals
• Are a self-starter who can take a challenging task and run with it
• Are a creative thinker that enjoys coming up with new ideas generating revenue that supports our award-winning reporters
• Have exceptional copywriting skills
• Have some understanding of good communication design practices, and can consult with clients on how best to design their digital campaigns
• Keep up with the fast-changing world of digital advertising, and have ideas about how to adapt
• Have familiarity with The Tyee, our mission and can act as a good ambassador in the community
• Have familiarity with Google’s DoubleClick for Publishers, or are able to learn the platform quickly

Primary responsibilities include:

• Meeting budgeted revenue targets by closing ad deals and securing sponsorship agreements
• Seeking new advertising clients through outbound sales calls and meetings
• Stewarding existing advertising client relationships
• Managing all aspects of advertising on The Tyee, including prospecting, preparing quotes, closing deals, consulting on design, some copywriting if necessary, trafficking ads, monitoring campaigns and providing reports to clients
• Working with the business office to identify potential sponsors for Tyee events
• Staying abreast of media industry and advertising industry developments and trends

Position is full time, Vancouver-based. Compensation depends on experience, but is a blend of salary and performance bonus.

The office administrator will be responsible for overseeing the operations and financial management of The Tyee. You’ll work closely with the business office to manage the budget, keep tabs on cash flow and make sure all of our t’s and i’s are dotted and/or crossed. You have experience in managing business financials and can consult with our management team on best practices, and have a knack for creating great systems for keeping everything on track.

Moreover, you:

• Have exceptional people skills and know what it takes to create a great working environment
• Have 3+ years of experience in managing business operations
• Are familiar with things like business insurance and HR policies
• Know how to prepare a budget and report on cash flow
• Are thrilled by the prospect of joining a hardworking, energetic team where everyone pitches in
• Can delegate tasks in a way that brings the team together

Primary responsibilities include:

• Managing the Tyee budget and cash flow
• Overseeing and working with our bookkeeper to keep books accurate
• Preparing quarterly projections and analysis
• Producing quarterly financial reports
• Creating and maintaining systems to keep The Tyee office organized and functional (filing systems, phone system, delegation of office chores, etc)
• Facilities management (securing office space, renewing leases, etc)
• Managing insurance (annual renewals, liaison with brokers and lawyers)
• Onboarding new hires
• Managing accounts payable & receivable
• Keeping track of payment arrangements made with writers and contractors
• Overseeing benefits program and relationship with suppliers

Position is part time (20 hours/week), Vancouver-based. Compensation depends on experience.

Please submit your cover letter and resume explaining why you are interested in either one of these opportunities to [email protected]. Please put either "sales and partnerships co-ordinator position" or "office administrator position" in the subject line. The deadline for applications is Aug. 15, 2016.

We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal people, members of a visible minority and people with a disability.

If you’re creative, hard-working and love independent media, we’d love to meet you.