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Positions Available 7/30/08 Online Editor, Newtown, PA Canon Communications LLC, a leading high-tech print and Internet publisher, is seeking a motivated online editor to produce and maintain content on the leading Web sites for the pharmaceutical industry. Job duties include the following: * Edit, categorize and post news items about the industry to our websites. * Locate content for the websites. * Review entire site periodically to ensure all features are appropriate and working properly. * Write, edit and format e-newsletters on deadline. * Handle breaking news. * Assist with new online products The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated abilities in writing and editing as well as in HTML coding, and a deadline-oriented work ethic. A bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or related fields is required. Knowledge of AP style of editing is preferred. Experience using Front Page is a plus. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is also a plus. Canon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid vacation and sick time, and a generous holiday schedule! Canon boasts a friendly working environment that encourages your development and recognizes your achievement. Join our growing team and find out why Canon is such a great place to work! TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT OUR ONLINE HIRING CENTER AT http://www.cancom.com/joblistings.php Consistent with federal and state law, the Company will employ individuals currently authorized to work. However, no one should expect company sponsorship for work authorization if his other current work authorization expires. 7/25/08 Production Mgr, JEMS Location: San Diego, CA (B St) Reference #: 226807    Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. Working in partnership with the global science and health communities, Elsevier's 7,000 employees in over 70 offices worldwide publish more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 new books per year, in addition to offering a suite of innovative electronic products, such as ScienceDirect, MD Consult, Scopus, bibliographic databases, and online reference works. Responsibilities        The Production Manager (PM) uses his/her experience in print production to manage the day-to-day operations of the production department. The PM must effectively manage the print product budgets, schedules, production quality, production department staff, workflow and priorities, troubleshoot problems with customers, negotiate contracts/purchases with vendors, and provide timely and accurate reports to the Publisher/VP and Elsevier finance and BU contacts.    Qualifications Bachelor?s degree in communications, journalism, business administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. 5 years of broad publishing and management experience that includes 3 years experience with supervision of exempt and non-exempt staff. Must be able to manage day-to-day budgets and departmental finances, schedules, ad traffic coordination, and relationships with clients and vendors. Strong proficiency with a production workflow environment including prepress and printing processes required. Proficiency with Mac and PC operating systems and publishing software including desktop publishing software (Quark, MSWord, MSExcel, InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Flightcheck etc.) Previous experience in with content managment systems and integration highly desired.                 Other Information               The preferred years of experience for this position is 3 years.                 The following major/degree is preferred for the position:Journalism, Comm, or Business         The preferred level of education for this position is Bachelor's Level Degree.         Closing Statement               We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package as well as a real opportunity for career growth in a growing organization. Elsevier is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.      For consideration, please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/careershome.careers/careersUS_welcome <http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/careershome.careers/careersUS_welcome>  Click on Job search followed by requisition #226807. 7/25/08 Sr Acq Editor, Books Location: San Diego, CA (B St) Reference #: 226905 Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. Working in partnership with the global science and health communities, Elsevier's 7,000 employees in over 70 offices worldwide publish more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 new books per year, in addition to offering a suite of innovative electronic products, such as ScienceDirect, MD Consult, Scopus, bibliographic databases, and online reference works. Responsibilities        Acquire and develop major reference works and/or content databases specific to scientific communities. Work with scientific experts to build content, with technology experts for functionality, and with business development and finance group to develop business models. Solicit proposals for same, have proposals reviewed by potential users for sales viability, do competitive analysis on content and features. Oversee development, and problem solve as necessary with respect to project managment, budget, and IT issues. Assist with marketing plans for same.   Qualifications Undergraduate degree and at least 5 years experience in publishing as aquisitions editor for large S&T publications, websites or databases. Must be creative and collaborative as well as focused, and with strong project managment skills.            Position intended for San Diego- may make exceptions for right candidate In Boston area or Oxford area, UK.             Other Information               The preferred level of education for this position is Bachelor's Level Degree.         The preferred years of experience for this position is 5 years.                 Closing Statement               We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package as well as a real opportunity for career growth in a growing organization. Elsevier is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.      For consideration, please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/careershome.careers/careersUS_welcome Click on Job search followed by requisition #226905. 7/23/08  MANAGING EDITOR Canon Communications LLC, a leading high-tech print and Internet publisher, is seeking a motivated Managing Editor to write and edit articles, as well as to organize production for one of our successful monthly trade publications.    We are seeking candidates with strong experience on a high-quality magazine.  Successful applicants will demonstrate comfort with and experience editing and writing semi-technical material, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to manage copy flow, graphics, and images.  Must have top editing/rewriting skills and people skills.  Experience using InDesign or Quark a plus.   Canon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, flexible spending account, paid vacation, and a generous holiday schedule!  Canon boasts a friendly working environment that encourages your development and recognizes your achievement.  Join our growing team and find out why Canon is such a great place to work!   PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE HIRING CENTER AT:  www.cancom.com/joblistings.php NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE EOE  Consistent with federal and state law, the Company will employ individuals currently authorized to work.  However, no one should expect company sponsorship for work authorization if his or her current work authorization expires. 7/22/08 WPA SEEKS PART-TIME ASSISTANT The Western Publications Association is seeking a part-time assistant to help with the following: clerical, phone, light filing, data entry, bank deposits & bills, conference and banquet, etc. Must be detail-oriented, familiar with data entry. Microsoft Word, Excel, Filemaker Pro experience a plus. Willing to take initiative. Looking to start end August. Hours flexible in Fall. January thru May extremely busy; 3-4 days per week, 3-4 hours per day. Location: Westlake Village, CA. Ideal for mother with children in school or student with flexible schedule. Send resume to: wpa@wpa-online.org 7/20/08 Sales Account Executive Are you an experienced print or online advertising salesperson, looking for an exciting sales opportunity with a dynamic company in a dramatically growing industry? If so, Canon Communications LLC wants to talk to you. Canon Communications LLC is a leading trade show producer, publisher, and digital media company serving advanced, technology-based manufacturing industries, including medical device, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, specialty packaging, electronics, and plastics processing. We are looking for sales executives to join our growth-oriented sales team. In your role as a SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE you will be responsible for the following:   Prospecting for new business Managing and growing the existing business by providing excellent customer service, as over 65% of our business comes from renewals. 25% Travel within the assigned territory and appropriate trade shows. Online/digital sales experience is preferred, but not required. We seek extremely organized and professional individuals that are assertive, enthusiastic, goal driven, and self motivated.     Earnings potential is unlimited and Canon is the most respected company in the industry. If you don’t think you are earning what you are worth, we want to talk to you.   Canon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, flexible spending account, paid vacation and sick leave, and a generous holiday schedule. Canon boasts a friendly working environment that is conducive to professional growth. Join our team and find out why Canon is such a great place to work!    TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT OUR ONLINE HIRING CENTER AT http://www.cancom.com/joblistings.php   No phone calls please. EOE    Consistent with federal and state law, the Company will employ individuals currently authorized to work. However, no one should expect company sponsorship for work authorization if his or her current work authorization expires.    7/8/08 Assistant Editor Canon Communications LLC is a leading trade show producer, publisher, and digital media company serving advanced, technology-based manufacturing industries, including medical device, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, specialty packaging, electronics, and plastics processing.   Canon Communications LLC is seeking a skilled and motivated assistant editor to write product news and perform other editorial duties for its global business-to-business publications, digital media and web sites. Based in Chester, Cheshire, UK, the successful candidate will have demonstrable expertise in writing and editing. The company seeks out and rewards well-rounded career-minded editors.   Responsibilities will include soliciting material from outside information sources, writing up product news, editing product descriptions, proofing, accurately managing directories and assisting in the production of digital products.   The right candidate will be able to write accurate, well-structured information to strict deadlines, have an excellent eye for detail and be able to handle several tasks at once. Experience of work in an editorial role is essential. Some page-layout skills and/or fluency in a Western European language are desirable, but not required.   A bachelor’s degree in English, science or journalism is required together with a strong interest in technology. Candidates must have a minimum of one year’s experience in publishing or the equivalent. This role is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to take the next step in his or her career. New graduates should not apply.   To apply, please submit your resume through our online hiring center at www.cancom.com/joblistings.php No Phone Calls Please.   Relevant Work Experience: 1 or more years Education Level: Degree Level Job Type: Permanent Job Status: Full Time Salary: Commensurate with experience Location: Chester, Cheshire, UK 7/1/08 Sr. Associate Editor Canon Communications LLC, a 29-year old award-winning publisher of Business-to-Business Trade Magazines, Internet, and Trade Shows for the medical device manufacturing industry, has an exciting career opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate Editor.   This candidate will report to the Editor and successful candidates will have demonstrable expertise in journalistic writing, interviewing, story conception, copy-editing, and project administration. The company seeks out and rewards well-rounded editors with management potential. A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or related fields is required.   Previous business reporting experience a plus. The successful candidate also will be comfortable  with digital media such as e-letters and web sites. We will give preference to candidates with one to three years of experience in publishing. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.  Experience with databases or HTML editing software is strongly preferred, but not required. Canon offers a supportive and friendly working environment and superb opportunities for advancement.  Canon also offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, flexible spending account, paid vacation ,and a generous holiday schedule!  Canon boasts a friendly working environment that encourages your development and recognizes your achievement.  Join our growing team and find out why Canon is such a great place to work TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT OUR ONLINE HIRING CENTER AT  http://www.cancom.com/joblistings.php No phone calls please. EOE  Consistent with federal and state law, the Company will employ individuals currently authorized to work.  However, no one should expect company sponsorship for work authorization if his or her current work authorization expires. 6/23/08 Junior Print/Online Advertising Sales Rep Southern California Physician is an award-winning magazine distributed to 18,000 members of six county medical associations in Southern California. Currently we are seeking two junior-level salespeople to sell display and online advertising for the publication. This position reports to the Publisher for Southern California Physician. Job responsibilities include maintaining current accounts, prospecting, cold-calling, completing call reports as required by the Publisher, maintaining the lead database, procuring signed contracts, ensuring that ads are received in a timely and complete manner, and checking final magazine pages to ensure ad placement and design is correct. Requirements include: * Four-year college degree * Excellent oral and written communications skills * Attention to detail * Accurate record-keeping and reporting * Two years sales experience (preferably in publishing or similar field) * Ability to attend client meetings as needed within Southern California * Ability to attend trade shows as requested by Publisher * Familiarity with Microsoft Office Base salary + generous uncapped commission, excellent health, dental and vision benefits, 401k plan, vacation and sick leave. The position is located in downtown Los Angeles—parking reimbursement or public transportation allowance provided. Please send a resume plus your salary requirements to cheryle@socalphys.com. No phone calls please. 6/19/08 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – DIGITAL SALES Are you an experienced print or online advertising salesperson, looking for an exciting sales opportunity with a dynamic company in a dramatically growing industry? If so, Canon Communications LLC wants to talk to you. Canon Communications LLC is a leading trade show producer, publisher, and digital media company serving advanced, technology-based manufacturing industries, including medical device, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, specialty packaging, electronics, and plastics processing. We are looking for sales executives to join our growth-oriented sales team. In your role as a SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE you will be responsible for the following:   Prospecting for new business Managing and growing the existing business by providing excellent customer service, as over 65% of our business comes from renewals. 25% Travel within the assigned territory and appropriate trade shows. Online/digital sales experience is preferred, but not required. We seek extremely organized and professional individuals that are assertive, enthusiastic, goal driven, and self motivated. Earnings potential is unlimited and Canon is the most respected company in the industry. If you don’t think you are earning what you are worth, we want to talk to you. Canon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, flexible spending account, paid vacation and sick leave, and a generous holiday schedule. Canon boasts a friendly working environment that is conducive to professional growth. Join our team and find out why Canon is such a great place to work! TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT OUR ONLINE HIRING CENTER AT http://www.cancom.com/joblistings.php No phone calls please. EOE Consistent with federal and state law, the Company will employ individuals currently authorized to work. However, no one should expect company sponsorship for work authorization if his or her current work authorization expires. 6/20/08 MANAGING EDITOR Canon Communications LLC, a leading high-tech print and Internet publisher, is seeking a motivated Managing Editor to write and edit articles, as well as to organize production for one of our successful monthly trade publications.   We are seeking candidates with strong experience on a high-quality magazine.  Successful applicants will demonstrate comfort with and experience editing and writing semi-technical material, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to manage copy flow, graphics, and images.  Must have top editing/rewriting skills and people skills.  Experience using InDesign or Quark a plus. Canon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, flexible spending account, paid vacation, and a generous holiday schedule!  Canon boasts a friendly working environment that encourages your development and recognizes your achievement.  Join our growing team and find out why Canon is such a great place to work!   TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT OUR ONLINE HIRING CENTER AT http://www.cancom.com/joblistings.php  EOE Consistent with federal and state law, the Company will employ individuals currently authorized to work.  However, no one should expect company sponsorship for work authorization if his or her current work authorization expires. 6/16/08 Associate Editor    Canon Communications LLC a leading trade show producer, publisher, and digital media company serving advanced, technology-based manufacturing industries, including medical device, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, specialty packaging, electronics, and plastics processing is looking for an Associate Editor in our beautiful Los Angeles office.    The successful candidates will have demonstrable expertise in journalistic writing, interviewing, story conception, copy-editing, and project administration. Canon Communications seeks out and rewards well-rounded editors with management potential.    A bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or related fields is required.  Previous experience with business reporting is a plus.  Preference will be given to candidates who possess one to three years of experience in publishing.    Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.  Experience with databases and Quark or HTML editing software is strongly preferred, but not required.   Canon offers a supportive and friendly working environment and superb opportunities for advancement.  Canon also offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, flexible spending account, paid vacation, and a generous holiday schedule!   Join our growing team and find out why Canon is such a great place to work!   PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE HIRING CENTER AT:  www:cancom.com/joblistings.php No phone calls please. EOE. Consistent with federal and state law, the Company will employ individuals currently authorized to work.  However, no one should expect company sponsorship for work 6/16/08 Assistant Editor Canon Communications LLC, a leading trade show producer, publisher, and digital media company serving advanced, technology-based manufacturing industries, including medical device, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, specialty packaging, electronics, and plastics processing, has an exciting career opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Editor. This candidate will report to the Senior Editor and successful candidates will have demonstrable expertise in journalistic writing, interviewing, story conception, copy-editing, and project administration. The company seeks out and rewards well-rounded editors with management potential. Candidates being considered must possess: •Writing, editing, proofreading, and production skills for trade magazines and associated Web sites •Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required •Experience with databases and page-layout software or HTML (preferred but not required). •Previous experience with business reporting is a plus •A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or related fields is required. •1-3 years of experience in publishing a plus Canon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible spending account, profit sharing, paid vacation and sick leave, and a generous holiday schedule.  Canon boasts a friendly working environment that is conducive to professional growth.  Join our growing team and find out why Canon is such a great place to work! PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE HIRING CENTER AT:  www.cancom.com/joblistings.php NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE EOE Consistent with federal and state law, the Company will employ individuals currently authorized to work.  However, no one should expect company sponsorship for work authorization if his or her current work authorization expires.