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Employment opportunities September 18, 2008 Employment opportunities with the Antelope Valley Press offer a highly competitive wage and salary program. Full-time positions include and excellent benefits package with health, dental, life, long-term disability, paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, credit union membership and a company-sponsored retirement plan. The award-winning Antelope Valley Press, one of California's fastest-growing newspapers, encourages and supports employees' active participation in community events and activities, especially those activities which improve the quality of life in our community. The Antelope Valley Press has the following positions open:   CIRCULATION Field Assistant We are seeking a motivated individual to assist a Home Delivery District Manager in the supervision of a geographic zone encompassing sales, service, and collection of all home delivery subscribers. Will assist with the verification of delivery and oversight of Independent Newspaper Distributors (independent contractors) in adherence to contract obligations. Daily tasks include responding to customer requests while following company customer service requirements. This full time position requires a flexible work schedule. Requirements include: High School diploma or equivalent Customer service experience Good communication and basic math skills Experience with independent contractors, a plus Knowledge of route delivery and distribution, a plus Familiarity with and ability to read and follow Thomas Guide maps required Valid driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance required Clean DMV record…three year DMV printout must be presented with application/resume   Newsstand Service Route Part-time position working early morning hours distributing newspapers to rack locations and dealer accounts. Shift starts at 12 midnight and ends at 5 a.m. Requirements include: Completing and maintaining accurate records Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance required Clean DMV record…three year DMV printout must be presented with application/resume   Redelivery Driver Our fast-paced Home Delivery Department is seeking an energetic candidate to deliver newspapers to undelivered homes. Daily tasks include the proper redelivery of newspapers and adhering to customer requests while following customer service requirements. This part-time position requires a 5-hour/6-day schedule starting as early as 5:00 a.m. Requirements include: Customer Service experience Knowledge of route delivery and distribution a plus Familiarity with and ability to read and follow Thomas Guide maps Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance required Clean DMV record…three year DMV printout must be presented with application/resume   Vending Machine Technician This full-time position is responsible for maintenance, repair, and collection of newspaper vending machines. Training will be provided in assembly and installation of newspaper vending machines and repair of electronic mechanism. Requirements include: Good communications skills Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision Basic math and record keeping skills Good troubleshooting skills Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Mechanical background a plus Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance required Clean DMV record…three year DMV printout must be presented with application/resume   PRODUCTION Pressroom Manager The Antelope Valley Press has an immediate opening for a Pressroom Manager. Candidates should possess Web Press experience with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory and management skills. This position also requires knowledge of inventory control, purchasing techniques, safety programs, plateroom operations and Excel spreadsheets. Goss Press operations, mechanical and electrical knowledge helpful. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and full benefits. Web Press Maintenance Technician The Valley Press has an immediate opening for an experienced Web Press Maintenance Technician; Goss Urbanite with Enkel splicers. Must be experienced with press operation, repairs and associated production equipment. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and full benefits.   ADVERTISING Classified Advertising Sales/Outside Our Classified Advertising Department is seeking an outgoing, self-motivated Sales Professional with strong communication, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills. A detail-oriented team player who is excellent in relationship building with our advertisers. Requirements include: • High school diploma or equivalent • Basic math and computer skills • Minimum of two years of outside sales experience preferred • Advertising or print experience, a plus • Current driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance required   EDITORIAL EDITORIAL General Assignment Reporter The Antelope Valley Press is seeking a reporter who is agile about spotting a human interest feature, uncovering the “big story” at the Courthouse, writing short magazine pieces and other daily news stories as assigned.  Only prolific, imaginative self-starters need apply.  Our reporters win awards and move up.  The ideal candidate has earned a bachelor’s degree or has equivalent experience in the journalism field.  Our best prospect has 1-3 years experience at a quality daily or weekly publication. Will consider promising recent journalism school graduates.  Compensation negotiable on experience, excellent benefits. Send resume, with cover letter and clips, to Antelope Valley Press, Attn: Personnel, P.O. 4050, Palmdale, CA, 93590-4050, fax to (661) 267-4284, or e-mail to personnel@avpress.com.   To be considered for any of the above positions, salary history must be included with your resume/application. Qualified applicants for the above positions are invited to submit a resume/application to the following: in person: Antelope Valley Press Personnel Department 37404 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA 93550 or by mail: Antelope Valley Press Personnel Department P.O. Box 4050 Palmdale, CA 93590-4050   All applicants are subject to pre-employment substance abuse testing and background investigation. Equal Opportunity Employer.