Join the DP! Thursday, January 26, 2004 4015 Walnut Street Business: 4:30pm Editorial: 5:30pm The Daily Pennsylvanian is currently recruiting Penn Students to both write for newspaper and manage the business operations of the corporation. We are looking for students to work both on the editorial and business sides of the newspaper and we have several job openings in a wide array of departments. Below you will find the various department descriptions. If you decide that you are interested in writing or becoming an applicant for the business side, please attend this semester's recruitment meeting on Thursday, January 22, at the DP headquarters at 4015 Walnut Street. The business meeting is at 4:30pm and the editorial meeting is at 5:30pm. If you are unable to attend the meeting, or for more information, please contact Saul Safdieh, Business Manager, at 215-898-6581 ext. 115 or Haley Shapley, Managing Editor, at 215-898-6585 ext. 138. We look forward to meeting you and are excited that you are considering a valuable experience with the DP and its staff.
Editorial There are eight departments within the DP Editorial side. Each department has its own specific function that is vital to the day-to-day operation of our many publications. From News to Photography, we all work together to provide our community with an award-winning source of news and information. DP Editorial departments include News, Sports, Design, Dailypennsylvanian.com, The Weekly Pennsylvanian, Photography, Copy, and 34th Street Magazine.
Business Advertising The DP is an independent student newspaper and almost all of our revenues are generated from advertising sales. Therefore, it's imperative that we have a strong sales staff to keep the company financially secure. As the sales staff, we focus on maintaining relationships with our current clients and seeking out new business. Ad reps service these customers by determining which of our media outlets (34th Street, the DP, or dailypennsylvanian.com) are right for them, and see their ads from concept through publication. In addition to developing strong presentation and communication skills, ad reps rapidly gain knowledge of Philadelphia through weekly prospecting. We work with all sorts of businesses, from bars and restaurants to the Penn Bookstore to national chains. Our staff works hard (12-15 hours a week) and has a ton of fun doing it. All Ad Reps are paid in the form of commission based on advertisements sold. If you're outgoing, committed, responsible, and looking to work in a professional environment, consider a job with the Advertising Department. For additional information, please contact Monica Silvestre. Marketing The Marketing Department is looking for open-minded individuals who are prepared to bring an enhanced level of creativity and originality to the DP Marketing Team. While no experience is necessary, all applicants should be excited to learn about the ins and outs of the marketing world and be ready to learn about planning and executing marketing projects. Marketing Associates will gain a broad understanding of what the Marketing Department of a corporation does and how it functions. The foremost objective of the Marketing Department is to help Advertising Representatives sell the DP to customers and to investigate advertising trends. In accomplishing these objectives, applicants can expect to work on a wide array of creativity-driven projects, including promoting the DP's products and conducting market research. The time requirement is 8-10 hours per week. For additional information, please contact Shawna Petersen.
Ad Production Staff members of the Production Department primarily design and/or proof all of the advertisements that go into the paper on a daily basis and create advertising campaigns to help the Advertising Representatives sell advertising to new and existing customers. This job requires that you work one-on-one with advertising representatives, members of the Marketing Department and the rest of the production staff. You will develop skills in collaboration and in frequently used computer programs such as QuarkXPress and Photoshop. Training will be provided for all necessary skills. This job is perfect for anyone who is interested in art, design, computers, advertising, or all of the above. Members of the production staff are required to work at least 6 hours a week. For additional information, please contact Steven Saviano.
Credit The Credit Department is responsible for the collection and reconciliation of all revenues for the corporation. You will become familiar with our integrated customer management and billing computer system, AdPro, as you bill customers and invoice issues of The Daily Pennsylvanian and 34th Street Magazine. Additionally, you will perform other daily tasks that include cash drawer reconciliation, processing accounts receivable and more. The other side of your job focuses on communication. Credit representatives contact all customers on a monthly basis to answer questions and facilitate payment. Communication is vital also because credit representatives frequently interact with other departments. The Credit Department is an excellent choice for those seeking real-world business experience, enhanced communication skills, and a wider understanding of the functions of other departments at The Daily Pennsylvanian. Credit representatives are required to work at least 8 hours per week. The Credit Department seeks friendly and organized individuals with an interest in customer service or accounting. No prior experience is necessary. For more information, please contact Jay Adoue.
Finance The Finance Department assumes most accounting as well as all capital and operating budget activities for the corporation. Staff members will learn how to put together monthly financial statements beginning from paying bills to reconciling bank activities. Finance staff members are also responsible for updating budget information and projecting revenues and expenses on a monthly basis. The time commitment is 8 to 10 hours per week for one year. For more information, please contact David Goldman.
