Responsibilities
As a Publisher’s Assistant, you will play a vital and dynamic role, adapting to the needs of the publisher in various areas including sales administration, event staffing, marketing, and general administration. Your duties will include:
• Providing first-line customer support, assisting our readers with their inquiries.
• Posting approved stories to the website.
• Picking up and scanning mail once a week.
• Staffing community events such as farmers markets.
• Assisting in the management of printed publication distribution.
• Selling and facilitating advertising.
A passion for supporting quality local journalism is essential.
Work Hours, Compensation, and Benefits
Work Hours: This position can be either full-time (30-40 hours) or part-time (15-29 hours) with semi-remote working arrangements.
Compensation: Pay starts at $22 per hour.
Benefits (for full-time employees only):
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Healthcare
• 401K
Location: Applicants must reside on or near the Coastside and be able to travel to the post office and attend occasional local events.
Reporting: The Publisher’s Assistant will report directly to the Publisher.
Qualifications
• Enthusiasm for local journalism.
• Experience working in small organizations.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong communication skills.
Education and Experience
• High school diploma required.
• College degree preferred.
Contact: [email protected]
About Coastside News Group
Coastside News Group, Inc. is a California Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to sustaining quality journalism on the San Mateo Coastside, from Pacifica to Pescadero, and from Skyline to the Sea. Our mission is to tell the stories of the community and provide the information our residents and visitors need to make informed democratic choices. We offer online news sites with daily newsletters and a monthly printed magazine distributed along the coast. Continuing the traditions of the award-winning Half Moon Bay Review and Pacifica Tribune, we have been serving the Coastside for over 125 years.
