Vacancies: Salesperson for Brixton Blog

Brixton Blog - Big Smoke; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A rapidly growing hyperlocal newspaper is seeking an experienced Media Sales freelancer to help grow advertising accounts and ensure sustainability. This role offers flexible working arrangements, either from the office or home. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advertising or sales, as well as a passion for local journalism. An initial contract of £500/month plus commission is offered, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Strong advertising or sales experience in print and online media.
• Interest in local and online journalism.
• Hunger to work hard to grow the Blog.

Responsibilities

• Grow advertising accounts for Brixton Blog.
• Make the project fully sustainable.
• Help expand print distribution and online content.

Skills

Advertising experience

Sales experience in media

Interest in local journalism

Strong communication skills

Job description

Experienced Media Sales freelancer sought by Brixton Blog & Bugle – £500/month + commission (60 hours /month) Flexible workers/home working welcome. Three month initial contract with opportunity to extend. Immediate start.

The Brixton Blog is growing up, and needs your help to find its legs. We’re one of the fastest growing hyperlocal newspapers in the country, with a rapidly growing online readership and strong social media presence and have recently launched a popular monthly print newspaper, The Brixton Bugle.

With backing from The Journalism Foundation we’re now looking for an experienced media sales freelancer to grow our advertising accounts and make the project fully sustainable.

The right candidate will have strong advertising or sales experience in print and online media, an interest in local and online journalism, and the hunger to work hard to grow the Blog and help us realise its potential. You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time, as we look to expand our print distribution and online content.

We can offer an initial 3 month contract of £500/month + commission (approx 60 hours work a month). You can work from our central Brixton office or from home, and preference will be given to applicants that live in or near to Brixton.

If this sounds like the right role for you, then please apply ASAP by sending your CV to [e-mail]. Immediate start available for the right candidate.