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If you've got what it takes, we'd like to talk to you about working for Metro Times - the largest circulation, most-read weekly in metro Detroit.

Metro Times offers a progressive work environment along with competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance and 401k. Our office is located in downtown Detroit in Greektown.

If you don't see a position currently open in your area of interest, you may forward your resumé and cover letter to one or more of the following departments (or send via snail-mail to Metro Times, 733 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226):

Current Openings

Retail Advertising - Retail Ad Manager

The Metro Times — Detroit's Alternative Newsweekly — has an immediate opening for an Advertising Director. This position supervises a staff of 8, is responsible for the day to day operations of retail sales, weekly-monthly-annual revenue forecasts, training, hiring, motivating and leading the retail sales department. This position will also be closely involved with our internet growth and sales. The Metro Times is a well established - 95,000 - VAC audited publication now in our 29th year. We are an award winning publication with a well established readership both in print and on metrotimes.com. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 2-years sales management experience — know the value of hiring and training the right people, be innovative in creating new revenue streams as well as understand the fundamental basics of what makes a sales team tick. We are searching for an aggressive team leader who can make things happen and provide and promote the highest level of customer service and integrity. Detroit is a huge market with mounds of revenue opportunities. Metro Times is part of family owned media company, Times Shamrock Communications, founded in 1895. Times Shamrock, a growth oriented company, publishes 43 publications including the following alternatives: Baltimore City Paper, Orlando Weekly, Cleveland Scene, and the San Antonio Current. To apply, email csexson@metrotimes.com.

Retail Advertising - Outside Sales

Metro Times is seeking smart, high energy account executives for our Retail Advertising Sales Department. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, intelligent, persuasive, and creative and possess strong communication skills along with the DESIRE TO WIN. You will work with existing clients and you will have support and training as you develop new business. We offer a fast-paced, driven environment where there is great earning potential for highly motivated individuals, but we know how to have fun too. Please send resume and cover letter to: retail@metrotimes.com, or mail to: Retail Sales Position, Metro Times, 733 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226 or Fax to 313-964-4849. No phone calls, please!

Retail Advertising - Inside Telemarketing Sales

Metro Times is seeking a naturally talented telephone sales executive for our Retail Advertising Department. As an inside sales executive you will be responsible for prospecting leads and setting appointments for our talented sales team. Successful applicants will be highly motivated, effective communicators and understand that you get out what you put in to a sales position. Candidates must possess:

Ability to effectively present the value of Metro Times to a variety of decision makers over the phone.
Ability to cold call on no less than 80 area businesses daily.
Ability to develop and build client relationships.
Proficient in basic Microsoft applications

Please send resume and cover letter to: retail@metrotimes.com, or mail to Retail Inside Sales Position, Metro Times, 733 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226 or Fax to 313-964-4849. No Phone calls, Please!

Classified Advertising - Inside Sales

Metro Times, the largest, most-read weekly in metro Detroit is currently accepting applications for inside Classified Sales Representatives. Sell line and/or display advertising to an eclectic and exciting group of clients, business owners, and advertising decision makers in categories including employment, real estate, automotive, and services. You will be required to maintain and expand an existing account list and will generate leads to expand your client base. Qualified candidates should possess the following:

Understanding of basic sales and marketing principles.
Ability to close over the phone.
Competitive spirit and a desire to exceed personal goals.
Computer proficiency, typing and customer service skills.
Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.

Metro Times offers a fun, progressive work environment, a competitive performance-based compensation plan and a benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. If you are intelligent, persuasive, confident, persistent, well-organized and are looking for a career in classified advertising sales, please send your resume and cover letter to classified@metrotimes.com, mail to: Classified Sales Position, Metro Times, 733 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226 or Fax to 313-961-3802.

Circulation Drivers

Deliver Metro Times every week! Metro Times' Circulation Department is looking for qualified independently contracted drivers with newspaper experience to deliver Metro Times on Wednesdays in metro-Detroit (including the city and several surrounding suburban areas). Must have a van or pick-up truck and valid driver's license and insurance. Positions available immediately. Please call Erica Grabski, Circulation Director, at 313-202-8049, or e-mail at egrabski@metrotimes.com.

Internships

Promotions Interns

The Metro Times Marketing Department is seeking a team of interns to execute on-site events and promotions. These positions are unpaid but we'll take good care of you. Those selected will never wait for another movie pass or guest list hook-up and you'll get first dibs on any swag that comes our way. You will gain invaluable hands-on marketing and promotions knowledge that you can't get in school. Qualified applicants will possess excellent writing and communication skills, a high-energy personality and a tireless work ethic. please send your resume and cover letter to promotions@metrotimes.com, or mail to: Promotions Internship, Metro Times, 733 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226. Must be 18+, no phone calls please!

Editorial Interns

Metro Times, needs creative, motivated interns for our editorial department. The day-to-day grunt work is unpaid, but they'll be paid for any of their stories we publish. If they're up to it, we'll even let them tackle a cover story. Send in a cover letter stating your interest in an editorial internship, along with a copy of your resume and three samples of your writing. We'd prefer samples of journalistic writing, but they don't have to be. Keep in mind, however, that we are a newspaper that prides itself on being in touch with the community. We want to see your writing about the world around you; navel-gazing ramblings belong in your diary, not in our paper. Writing should be crisp and insightful, with welcome dollops of humor and passion.Your resume must include at least three references; THEY WILL BE CHECKED. We'll contact you if we want you to come in for an interview. Our address is 733 St. Antoine, Detroit, 48226. Our office number is 313-961-4060; our fax number is 313-961-6598. Mark the materials to the attention of Michael Jackman. You can e-mail your materials to mjackman@metrotimes.com. For more information on Editorial Interships, read our Editorial Intern FAQ's.