Available Positions
Ad sales rep
Sell retail advertising space to local and national businesses for placement in
The Heckler's monthly hard copy, on TheHeckler.com and various other outlets;
Solicit new advertising opportunities in the assigned territory or category;
Build and maintain existing customer relationships; Provide value-added service
to customers via: advertisement layout and design, key messaging and strategies
for quantifying advertising effectiveness; Meet and exceed monthly goals through
growth of account base; Promote brand awareness and participate in PR events and
promotions Customer account management, maintenance and collections.
Graphic designer
Produce regular images to accompany articles or standalone as their own content
in both theheckler.com and The Heckler's hard copy edition. Images must often be
manipulated to depict a situation that differs from reality. Designer must be
quick on deadline and open to constructive feedback. Prolific knowledge of
Photoshop, Illustrator and similar programs is a must. Strong knowledge of PowerPoint
also a huge plus.
Distribution assistant
Manage one or several monthly distribution routes around Chicago. Must be an
insured driver with a valid driver's license and strong knowledge of Chicago and
its neighborhoods.
Public relations assistant
Increase and enhance the public's awareness and perception of the The Heckler by
creatively leveraging The Heckler's existing media relationships and creating
new ones.
General staff writer
Submit one or several monthly articles varying in length (but rarely longer than
250 words) to The Heckler's editors to be considered for inclusion in The
Heckler's print version or theheckler.com. Having expertise in a particular
major local sport is a plus. Please send only resumes and past examples of
writing when applicable. Original written submissions will not be read or
accepted.
General staff writer--Other Markets
Do everything a General staff writer is expected to do, just about a different town.
Be the start of something big by helping us roll The Heckler out in a new market.
