Are you passionate about the Guelph business community with a proven track record in sales? Let's talk. Village Media Inc., a Community Impact Organization, is looking for an experienced community partner specialist to join us in supporting our GuelphToday news site. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter who is passionate about helping to connect businesses with our large local audience. You are entrusted to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with local businesses, agencies, or individuals and work with them to reach their target audience through various advertising channels and services. What you will do: Develop and manage revenue-producing relationships with clients and agencies Prospect for new business using sales funnel techniques Analyze client marketing goals and develop needs-based solutions to achieve them Manage and take responsibility for the schedule of deliverables and campaigns of each client, being primary point of contact and managing all customer care and service Oversee campaign execution and analysis Work collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue Use web analytics tools to understand sales opportunities and statistics required for sales presentations Work cohesively with other Village Media staff both locally based and across the network Minimum qualifications for the position include: A proven track record of sales success The ability to work alone, and as part of a team Strong presentation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Integrity A hard-working, relationship-builder with a winning attitude Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Proficiency with Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and other Google applications A valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are required The successful candidate must live in or near Guelph. This position frequently requires the candidate to meet and engage with clients at their place of business. Generally, hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, but there is sometimes a need to work in the evenings and on weekends to attend events. Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 Village Media Inc. is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact hr@villagemedia.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join Village Media Inc. as a Community Partner Specialist and champion local businesses in Guelph. This role focuses on building partnerships and driving advertising solutions to enhance community engagement. As a specialist at Village Media Inc., you will manage valuable relationships with clients and agencies, helping them connect with our broad local audience. Your expertise in sales and marketing will be an asset as you develop solutions tailored to each client's needs. Collaboration with internal teams is also essential to effectively drive revenue and fulfill community impact goals. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and manage client relationships for revenue growth • Prospect for new business using effective sales strategies • Analyze marketing goals and create tailored solutions • Oversee client deliverables and manage customer care • Utilize analytics tools for campaign insights Requirements: • Proven sales success with strong presentation skills • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities • Problem-solving and analytical competencies • Proficiency in Google applications necessary • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required Elevate Guelph's business landscape by fostering relationships and effective advertising solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Embrace the role of General Assignment Reporter with Village Media Inc. in Timmins, Ontario. Bring your storytelling skills to the forefront in a dynamic, digital-first news environment. Join the TimminsToday team, where your primary focus will be providing timely, hyperlocal news coverage. As a journalist, you'll report on breaking news, city hall developments, crime, arts, and community stories. This fast-paced role requires quick reporting, strong source cultivation, and the courage to ask tough questions. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver fast, clear coverage of breaking news events • Investigate community stories to inform residents • Build and maintain relationships with local sources • Write and edit articles adhering to CP Style • Engage thoroughly with the Timmins community Requirements: • Degree or diploma in journalism or related field • Exceptional language, writing, and editing skills • Strong photography and video production abilities • Experience in writing for diverse community issues • Reside in or near Timmins, Ontario Become an integral part of Village Media Inc. and make a significant impact on local journalism. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Do you believe in the importance of digital-first, hyperlocal news coverage? Village Media Inc. — a proudly independent, digital-first Community Impact Organization in 27 cities across the province — is searching for a talented, dynamic journalist to join our TimminsToday team! Across all of our news sites in Ontario, our primary mission is to tell people what’s happening TODAY. Although our team of reporters is always chipping away at in-depth, enterprising stories, our main focus is to inform our readers about what is happening right now — and why it matters. Our newsroom is aggressive, nimble and driven by a constant sense of urgency. We chase the stories people are talking about (or should be talking about) and tell those stories with authority and accuracy. Think of us like the daily newspaper, without the paper — boots on the ground reporting where you live, work and play. Our hyper-local focus includes: Breaking news City Hall coverage Crime and courts Arts, culture and events Real estate, housing and construction Transit and infrastructure Stories about the people who define their communities Our successful candidate: Has demonstrated experience writing breaking news and feature stories on a wide range of community issues Reports quickly, clearly and accurately and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines Has a track record of success in cultivating sources and fostering community contacts and relationships Is not afraid to ask tough questions when required Our journalists: Are compelled to find stories that matter and to engage with our communities Are committed to fairness, accuracy and transparency, and have impeccable ethics Have exceptional writing and editing skills Qualifications: Degree or diploma in journalism, or related experience Superior language, writing and editing skills, with a thorough knowledge of CP Style Strong photography and video skills The successful candidate must live in or near Timmins, Ontario Hourly Rate Range: $21.63 - $23.08 per hour Village Media Inc. is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact hr@villagemedia.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr
