Careers at MaineStay Media

A four-year degree in journalism or related field, experience working in the news industry, and excellent understanding of AP Style are needed. The job also includes working with members of the public and public organizations, representing the company and making judgment calls on what goes into the paper each week.

This job requires nights, weekends, holidays. Valid driver’s license and reliable/insured vehicle a must.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Email résumé, cover letter and clips to Daniel Dunkle, Executive Editor, ddunkle@villagesoup.com. No calls or walk-ins please.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field preferred, but we will consider applications from high school graduates with strong writing and communication skills.

Email résumé, cover letter and clips to Daniel Dunkle, Executive Editor, ddunkle@villagesoup.com. No calls or walk-ins please.

The successful applicant will have strong printing and mechanical skills, maintain production standards to meet critical deadlines and produce high quality work to meet customer expectations.

Essential job functions:

• Supervise and manage all production staff, including pressroom and mailroom personnel
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and a safe, clean work environment
• Oversee trucking and deliveries for the company’s publications and customers
• Manage and maintain accurate inventory of production-related goods (paper, ink, plates, rollers, etc.)
• Manage customer print services, including scheduling, pre-press production and billing

The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to work well independently or as part of a team, and to juggle multiple simultaneous projects with varying lead times
• Be proactive, self-directed and able to prioritize and multitask effectively
• Be a problem-solver
• Work with customers to identify and exceed their needs
• Have a passion for the print newspaper industry

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong leadership skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills

The Mount Ellsworth American and Desert Islander newspapers offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for employees including health insurance, retirement, paid time off, dental, life insurance and other supplemental benefits.

Required Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Job Status: Full-time

Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to:
Kathy Cook kcook@ellsworthamerican.com
Chris Crockett ccrockett@ellsworthamerican.com

The right candidate will have:

• Excellent reporting and writing skills
• Experience with digital photography
• The ability to work independently and as part of a group
• Comfort with a digital-first environment
• The ability to multitask and meet deadline
• Reliable transportation
• Applicants must also be willing to work nights and weekends.

We offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• 401k with company match

 Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and three writing samples to Managing Editor Cyndi Wood, cwood@ellsworthamerican.com.

The successful applicant will have strong people skills, excellent organizational skills to meet critical deadlines, and a commitment to meet and exceed customer expectations while contributing to the overall growth of the publications.

Essential job functions:

• Superior client care that meets and exceeds customer expectations
• Maintain an existing book of client accounts
• Nurturing existing customers
• Continually grow the book of client accounts
• Cold calling prospects in person, by phone, and email
• Possess or develop proficiency in our account management platform
• Coordination with clients and the composing team to provide assets and verbiage for ads by the submission deadline
• Review, proof, and approve ad copy for and with the client as appropriate

The ideal candidate will:

• Strive to grow revenue of his / her client base by >10% / year
• Be able to work well independently or as part of a team, and to juggle multiple simultaneous projects with varying lead times
• Be proactive, self-directed and able to prioritize and multitask effectively
• Be a problem-solver
• Be able to offer creative insights to help clients develop successful individual ads and advertising / marketing campaigns
• Contribute to in-house team brainstorming to establish new advertising promotions and opportunities for clients
• Have a passion for the print newspaper industry

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Motivation to drive revenue through advertising sales
• A strong commitment to client care
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills

Required Education: Associates degree or better or equivalent professional / sales experience.
Job Status: Part Time 20 hours
Website: https://www.ellsworthamerican.com

Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to:

Tracy Scheckel
tscheckel@ellsworthamerican.com

The ideal candidate will be a motivated team player who possesses skills in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, recognizing the necessity of adhering to deadlines, and has an eye for design. Being able to work effectively with fellow designers, editors and the sales staff is imperative.

The Ellsworth American is a weekly newspaper company. We offer a complete benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, profit sharing, 401(k) plan and paid holidays. Salary will be commensurate with background and abilities.

If you feel you have the qualifications to join the most talented creative design department in Downeast Maine, please send your resume to:

The Ellsworth American
Attn: Ashley Carter, Creative Service Manager
1 Printing House Square, Ellsworth, ME 04605
or e-mail to: acarter@ellsworthamerican.com

​Essential Job Functions:

Learn and maintain all areas of the Pressroom and Platemaking operations including:

• Prepping rolls of paper
• Setting rollers in the press
• Standard maintenance of press equipment
• All functions to work on the press, folders and press controls

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Mechanical aptitude and understanding
• Previous experience working with machinery
• Reliability and commitment to hands-on training, Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Works safely and follows safety procedures

You must be 16 years or older to apply. Please download and fill out an application and return to 1 Printing House Square, Ellsworth.

This position requires moderate lifting (30-40 lbs). Must be reliable. You must be 16 years or older to apply. Please download and fill out an application and return to 1 Printing House Square, Ellsworth.