Careers at Townhall/HotAir

Digital Ad Operations Manager

Townhall Media is looking for an experienced ad operation manager to direct the operational side of a successful multi-media sales team.

Since 1995, Townhall Media is the most trusted brand in conservative, political commentary, news and analysis. For over 16 years we have reported, analyzed and commented on election campaigns, political and cultural news and foreign affairs. Our properties consist of Townhall.com, HotAir.com, FreedomCards.com, TownhallFinance.com and Townhall Magazine. Combined, the network represents four million unique readers and eighty million page views each month.

The Digital Ad Operations Manager is responsible for:

• Supervising a team of skilled ad traffickers and lead specialists
• Managing our relationships with networks and yield optimizers like Google AdExchange and Rubicon
• Managing the effective use of email and display inventory to maximize revenue
• Overseeing salesforce reporting and data mining
• Providing essential advice to the General Manager on new technologies and opportunities in the digital space.

We currently use DoubleClick's Dart For Publishers and Datran Stormpost for email. Compensation is base salary plus incentive based bonuses.

Cover letter and resume should be sent to TownhallJobs@townhall.com or faxed to the attention of Jonathan Garthwaite, General Manager at 703-247-1259.

Assistant Editor

Townhall.com and Townhall Magazine are hiring for an editorial position that will be a hybrid of online and magazine work for one of the conservative media's most prominent organizations.

Applicants should be highly motivated workers who are passionate about politics and are always on the hunt for stories that deserve more media coverage. This is an opportunity to work in the 24-hour news cycle and help shape Townhall's 2012 election news coverage. The ideal applicant will be well-versed in how political journalism flows in the online world.

Job responsibilities will consist of curating multimedia content for use throughout Townhall.com's web properties; writing for Townhall.com's Tipsheet blog, monitoring editorial direction of day-to-day verticals on the website; and brand management of Freedomcards, Townhall's conservative greeting card site. The person filling this position will also help solicit content and overseeing designated sections of Townhall Magazine, published monthly, as well as contributing articles and helping proofread copy.

Position requires strong copy editing skills (AP style knowledge a plus); solid writing skills; and the ability to generate creative ideas and give sound input on editorial designs and vision of each issue. Journalism experience at any level is a major plus.

Cover letter and resume should be sent to TownhallJobs@townhall.com or faxed to the attention of Jonathan Garthwaite, General Manager at 703-247-1259.

Advertising Traffic Coordinator

Townhall Media is looking for an experienced advertising traffic coordinator to manage day-to-day ad trafficking.

The advertising traffic coordinator is responsible for:

• Managing the trafficking of display advertising on our web properties using DART for Publishers.
• Coordinating email list rental traffic using Datran Stormpost server.
• Providing essential advice to the General Manager on new technologies and opportunities in the digital traffic space.

Digital ad traffic experience with DART required. Experience with Stormpost, HTML and some graphics ability preferred.

Cover letter and resume should be sent to TownhallJobs@townhall.com or faxed to the attention of Jonathan Garthwaite, General Manager at 703-247-1259.

Integrated Advertising Sales Executive

Townhall.com, HotAir.com and Townhall Magazine comprise the most trusted brand in conservative, political commentary, news and analysis. For over 15 years we have worked hard to stay in the forefront of the conservative political movement.

Our purpose, on the Advertising Team at Townhall, is to connect agencies, organizations, advocacy groups and political campaigns with our audience through the online, email and print marketing channels. It is a rewarding mission that is full of excitement and rewards.

Currently we are looking for the next successful member of our team. If you are interested in being considered for the leading, political advertising sales team in the country then we would like to hear from you. The challenge is not an easy one. We live and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. But it can be very rewarding for an energetic and flexible sales professional.

Successful Advertising Sales Executives with our company succeed by:

• Motivating themselves through the day-to-day obstacles of a sales career
• Truly understanding a clients’ business model and how to be of value to that client
• Building long-terms relationships with clients while taking advantage of sudden and unique opportunities.
• Understanding that team-work can accomplish far more than any one individual can on their own
• Executing the mechanics of online advertising tactics like display advertising, text links, email marketing and video pre-roll.
• Leveraging Salesforce.com and assorted platforms for prospecting, lead-generation and reporting
• Selling across multiple platforms using their understanding of our products and the needs of the client.

Position is base salary plus commissions. Paid expenses and technology equipment provided. Some travel may be required.

If you feel like this is an opportunity that you and I should explore further, I would welcome an email from you today.

Paul Plawin
Director of Advertising
703.247.1237 paul.plawin@Townhall.com

Townhall Media Internship Opportunity

Townhall Media is seeking an energetic marketing intern!

About us:

Since 1995, Townhall Media is the most trusted brand in conservative, political commentary, news and analysis. For over 16 years we have reported, analyzed and commented on election campaigns, political and cultural news and foreign affairs. Our properties consist of Townhall.com, HotAir.com, FreedomCards.com, TownhallFinance.com and Townhall Magazine. Combined, the network represents four million unique readers and eighty million page views each month.

Duties include:

• Assisting with and distributing marketing circulation promotions
• Compiling advertising/trafficking reports and distributing reports
• Setting up and maintaining Google Adwords, Facebook, Twitter, and Bing advertising campaigns
• E-mail marketing – assisting with writing/creating and distributing e-mail.
• Assisting with marketing videos – planning, writing, editing, and promoting.

About you:

You’re creative, pro-active, and you have an interest in conservative politics. You’re eager to work on marketing projects and you’re also interested in video production as a marketing tool.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with basic HTML
• Experience with photoshop
• Highly organized
• Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours a week

If interested, please send a cover letter and your resume to Townhalljobs@townhall.com

Editorial Internship Opportunity

Editorial Internship Announcement: Townhall Magazine/Townhall.com/HotAir.com, the leading online source for conservative news, opinion and current events, is looking for an energetic, motivated self-starter to join the Editorial Team as Editorial Intern.

Past interns of Townhall.com have been hired at the White House, Newt Gingrich Communications, the Republican National Committee, The Heritage Foundation, the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation, and most recently, at Regnery Publishing. We have many past interns that have gone on to work for various Congressmen.

Editorial Intern Responsibilities:

• Copy editing and publishing commentary and podcast content to the Townhall web site
• Monitoring reader blog community and responding to reader feedback
• Assisting in research and fact-checking for news stories
• Writing and publishing to a personal Townhall.com blog
• Assigned copy writing on Townhall.com and potential ghost writing of articles and commentaries
• Assist in planning and production of video content
• Assisting with other projects necessary to the production of Townhall.com
Knowledge/Abilities preferred:
• Experience writing for college newspaper or blog
• Interest in politics
• Self-described conservative
• Hard working and diligent
• Self-starter, able to work alone and as a team
Internships are for approximately 3-4 months.
TO APPLY: Please submit resume, writing sample and a brief letter of interest and availability to: Townhalljobs@townhall.com
*We accept applications on a rolling basis. Please include the title of the position you are applying for in your Subject Line of your e-mail and please specify when you would like to/can start the internship.*

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