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Employment

Thank you so much for your interest in employment opportunities with Our State.

Account Supervisor

We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing self-starter with at least 3 years of sales experience and a passion for North Carolina. Recent track record of media sales is a big plus, as are relationships within the NC area.

Responsibilities will include prospecting, developing persuasive pitches, securing and managing new business, as well as meeting and exceeding sales quotas. Strong work ethic with exceptional written and verbal communication skills a must. Ability to work within a professional, team-oriented environment.

Our State magazine offers a stimulating working environment, with a high income potential, for a successful, self-motivated sales professional.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Jenn White, Accounts Manager, at jwhite@ourstate.com or at (800) 948-1409.

Editorial internships

Our State offers internships during fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Internships positions are for 10 hours a week, unpaid, and offer opportunity for experience in several areas: research, proofing, writing, and editing. Interns also help with fact-checking, indexing, assembling copy for our website, and other general duties. Our State interns work closely with the editorial team and have the opportunity to produce portfolio-worthy clips.

We prefer students who are pursuing a degree in journalism or English. Experience working on a student or local publication is a huge plus.

Students interested in applying for an internship should send a cover letter, resume, and writing samples to Diane Jakubsen, Senior Editor, at djakubsen@ourstate.com or P.O. Box 4552, Greensboro, NC 27404.

If you are interested in an advertising sales career, please contact Jenn White, Accounts Manager, at 336-286-0600.