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Desert Sun Position
ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER - 1997 to 1998
Desert Sun Communications, Inc.
626 E. Monroe Avenue
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-7077
Phyllis Duran, Publisher
Included the following responsibilities:
Staff Writer / Photographer
Receiving, evaluating and editing press releases; conducting research and interviews for articles; attending newsworthy events, taking photographs and gathering information; assisting and training new reporters; editing of letters to the editor and other submissions.
Marketing Representative
Developing new clients and servicing existing accounts; planning future client contact; establishing and maintaining client relations via telephone, fax, e-mail and in person; assisting clients with advertising strategies and design; coordinating advertising and editorial content; assist publisher with development and implementation of marketing strategies; train and assist advertising representatives; develop marketing and sales management materials.
Administrative Assistant
Answer phones and handle walk-in clients; receive faxes and press releases and deliver to appropriate staff members; coordinate information to other reporters; enter and edit copy to be sent to editor for final placement; open and sort mail; record payments and checks received; assist with preparation of classified advertisements and Bulletin Board listings; process credit card payments and phone-in advertising orders.
Distribution Assistance
Help distribute newspapers as needed to individual homes and businesses; receive information from general public regarding distribution problems and complaints; suggest and implement solutions; assist in bundling, inserting, etc., as needed.
Internet Consultant
Design and write HTML coding for web pages; update and maintain web site and email; conduct research regarding clients, potential clients and sources of news.
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