Business
Our Business section doesn't write. Business handles all business transactions for the Loyolan. Marketing, subscriptions, and general business administration.
Business Manager
Train, motivate and maintain advertising, marketing, accounting and business management staff in creating and facilitating an open, inviting and productive atmosphere.
Oversee the organization of the advertising, marketing, accounting and business management staff and the assignment of tasks and clients so that the paper is published in an orderly, timely manner.
Supervise all advertising, marketing, accounting and business management positions to ensure the fulfillment of job responsibilities, including explaining and enforcing all deadlines and policies with the staff.
Proof all advertisements to ensure accuracy in placement and that the content of advertising falls within the newspaper'Âs policies
Bring all ads for barter (traded out for return of goods and services), any make-good discounts off the rate card and any special client payment arrangements to the Director of Student Media for approval
Ensure accounts payable are paid promptly and that accounts receivable are deposited
Work with advisor to coordinate payroll information and communicate it to staff
Ensure that all message boxes (voice and e-mail) at the Loyolan are regularly checked and routed to the appropriate person
Assist with any design issues any sections may have
Provide and help implement strategies for business development for the advertising manager and representatives
In conjunction with the Director of Student Media, determine advertising procedures
Hold regularly scheduled meetings for advertising, marketing, accounting and business management staff and serve as facilitator at these meetings
Serve as a resource for advertising staff
Meet regularly with the Director of Student Media (or his/her designee) and the Editor in Chief to keep them updated on progress and any potential problems or concerns. This includes providing monthly (or more frequent, if necessary) status updates on the financial state of the paper
Maintain a minimum schedule of office hours in order to address all potential concerns of staff, clients and the LMU community. These office hours should be clearly posted
Ensure that all advertising, marketing, accounting and business management staff members have office hours that are clearly posted and adhered to
Recruit new advertising staff members
Assistant Business Manager
Assist Business Manager with duties, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing and billing
Track ads and file contracts
Hire and train receptionists
Ensure that all subscriptions are packaged and mailed in a timely manner
Advertising Coordinator
Supervise advertising representatives to ensure the fulfillment of job responsibilities, including explaining and enforcing all deadlines and policies with the staff
Maintain a minimum schedule of office hours in order to address all potential concerns
Check messages at the business office and return all calls promptly; promptly route calls for other reps to them
Collect artwork from client and route to correct place; arrange for ads to be
designed for clients if necessary
Proof/sign off on advertisements prior to publication
Make personal visits to clients
Prospect for new clients
Meet deadlines and work to ensure effective display ad design and accurate ad content
Compile ad list for each newspaper
Coordinate an ad checking schedule and follow-up to ensure it is being adhered to
Brainstorm marketing strategies, create action plans, and implement them
Administer the Grad Ads project (send out postcards, arrange all contracts) and other special projects
Stay informed and educated about the Advertising industry and disperse informative materials to the staff
Read through local publications (print and online) and look for businesses to recruit for advertising, Assign those businesses to the staff for outreach
Work with the graphic designers to improve the quality of ads
Advertising Representatives
Sell display advertising and service all advertising accounts
Maintain a minimum schedule of office hours in order to address all potential concerns
Check messages at the business office and return all calls promptly; promptly route calls for other reps to them
Collect artwork from client and route to correct place; arrange for ads to be designed for clients if necessary
Proof/sign off on advertisements prior to publication
Make personal visits to clients
Prospect for new clients
Meet deadlines and work to ensure effective display ad design and accurate ad content
Distributor
Reports to the Director of Student Media
Supervise and ensure the tiely distribution of the newspaper
Distribute marketing materials as directed
Submit a report after distribution of each issue to the Business Manager, Editor in Chief and advisor charting number of papers left at each drop point and the number of leftover "previous issue" papers at each drop point
Perform/assist in strategy formulations with business director and advisor as necessary
Receptionist
Perform administrative duties as assigned
Answer telephone and route messages in a courteous manner
Aid interested readers, staff applicants, walk-ins and advertising clients with correct and courteous information
Initiate supply orders to advisor
Clean and organize office
For more information, email jobs@theloyolan.com
