CURRENT OPENINGS
General Manager / Advertising Director
Interested candidates can apply at http://www.forumcomm.com/careers
The General Manager/Advertising Director is responsible for managing daily operations of The Brainerd Dispatch, The Pine and Lakes Echo Journal, and The Echoland Shopper. All of these entities part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned company with 20+ publications across the Upper Midwest.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor degree or equivalent in a related field and 6-10 years of experience.
● Proven history of successful leadership.
● Ability to identify talent and create and develop teams.
● Ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities quickly, maintain balance between strategic and tactical priorities, and drive change.
● Experience cultivating an active network of relationships, driving collaboration and alignment.
● Well-developed oral and written communications abilities.
● Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
Expected compensation for this role is $145,000 - $155,000/year plus bonus potential, based on qualifications and experience. 2-14-2025
FOR SALE
Southwest Iowa weekly newspaper for sale in county seat. Supportive community with restaurants, bakery, retail, theater, art gallery, cultural center, speedway, and more. Legal publication with circulation of 1,300 established in 1882. Historical downtown building with tenant and opportunity for additional tenants. Mom and pop owners ready to retire after nearly 20 years to help care for aging parents. Request confidentiality agreement and more info by emailing news1882@icloud.com