Yuma Sun Careers

Press Operator

Operate and maintain the press equipment while producing a quality product that appeals to our customers.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be proficient in all areas of apprentice and Level I.
• Must be proficient in registering CMYK.
• Know how to use a durometer to check rollers
• Operator should start learning how to operate press console, and performing small press runs.
• Check & set iron to iron of cylinders
• Replace copper rollers, chrome rollers
• Time units
• Follow departmental quality control procedures for the Pressroom.
• Know and follow all departmental safety procedures.
• Replace parts on press if needed
• During the periods when you are in charge of the press run you be responsible for the quality of the product. 

Education:    High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 2-3 years press operations

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The Yuma Sun is a drug-free workplace. - EOE

Creative Services Manager

Efficiently and effectively manages the creative services staff in performing daily tasks to ensure smooth workflow and deadline adherence while providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct planning, coordination and execution of all creative services functions.
• Develop ways to consistently improve current processes and procedures.
• Direct departmental activities and workflow of staff.
• Oversee recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Oversee the yearly performance appraisals for staff members, delineating strengths and weaknesses and opportunities for imlprovement.
• Solve problems relating to day-to-day activities of the creative services staff.
• Advocate and demonstrate a superior level of excellent internal and external customer service.

Skills / Abilities:

• Strong problem solving skills and ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Excellent computer skills in both a Macintosh and Microsoft Windows environment.
• Working knowledge of HTML, PhP, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a windows-based and web-enabled desktop environment.
• Strong page design and layout skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with all levels of management.
• Excellent organizational skills, including follow up as well as time and resource management abilities.
• Abijlity to manage a large volume of activity in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to work under daily deadline pressures.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential duties as assigned.

Education:         Degree in graphic arts or related discipline, or equivalent work experience

Experience:      5-7 years graphic arts experience; 3-5 years supervisory experience.

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The Yuma Sun is a drug-free workplace. - EOE

Web Developer

The primary responsibilities of this position include maintaining, improving upon and updating the company’s web sites.  This includes but is not limited to content management, daily updates, editing HTML and PHP code.  This position requires design work on both advertisements and web sites, including limited animation.  This may involve modifying or creating images for web-based application.

Our chosen candidate must be familiar with current web designs and able to layout user friendly web pages.  Prior experience in web design, internet programming and database experience is preferred. Qualified applicants must have demonstrated attention to detail, an aptitude for technical problem solving, self-initiative and the ability to work well under pressure and well in a team environment.

Education:    High School Diploma or GED

Experience:  Familiarity with standard HTML editors, primarily Dreamweaver is desired.  Photoshop, knowledge of Flash, Open Source software all a plus.

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The Yuma Sun is a drug-free workplace. - EOE

Field Sales Representative (FSR)

The Yuma Sun has a full time opening for a Field Sales Representative (FSR). This position will focus on tactical and rapid account development by prospecting for new business in an effort to grow advertising revenue in the local retail business category.  The primary responsibilities include: strategic prospecting, conducting needs assessments, idea and proposal generation, presentation of advertising recommendations and closing the sale.  This position will ensure exceptional customer service to current and prospective advertisers.

Additional key focus areas will include opening account relationships and setting client expectations.  It will be necessary to meet with individual clients monthly, annually or quarterly to review campaign process, budgets and create new strategies.

The FSR will utilize the team selling approach and include the Account Relationship Specialist (ARS).

Education:      High School Diploma or GED; BA/BS in Advertising, Marketing or related fields a plus

Experience:  Minimum of 2-3 years sales experience; track record of success in prospecting and closing new business.  Advertising experience a plus.

Certifications/Licenses:     State issued driver’s license and maintain current auto insurance

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The Yuma Sun is a drug-free workplace. - EOE