Media industry changes have provided great expansion opportunities for The Local Paper group.

We are building a network of 34 weekly community newspapers – in print and online – across Greater Melbourne.

With COVID-19 restrictions set to soon ease there is likely to be an unprecedented demand for advertising from local businesses, trades people, schools, hospitality, real estate and Victorian travel operators.

Organisations will be seeking to tell the public that they are again open for business, and eager to quickly attract customers.

The Local Paper seeks to recruit new members for its Advertising Sales Team.

These are work-from-home positions for experienced media sales people. Successful applicants need to have effective telephone
marketing skills, the highest ethical values, and the ability to close sales.

Each position involves contacting business people by phone during business hours, and arranging their advertising requirements.

Our Research Department supplies team members with fresh daily listings of qualified ‘warm’ sales prospects.

Our Agents have sales proficiency on their own phones and home computers to accurately complete sales paperwork for our clients.

Payment is weekly, and is by generous commission on every sale.
There is the ability to earn a substantial weekly income, paid directly to your account each Friday. Initially, these are contractor positions, so an ABN is necessary.

Advertising Sales Agent
We have an immediate vacancy for a Part-Time or Full-Time Advertising Sales Agent to work from their own home, contacting retail and trades businesses.

This involves contacting clients each weekday during business hours, from ‘warm’ prospects lists prepared by The Local Paper Research Department.

This contractor position may suit a professional sales person looking to return to the workforce, or to a person looking to combine their work with a parenting role. A 9.30am-2.30pm role may be an option.

Travel Advertising Agent
Over the past two decades, one of our strongest departments has been travel advertising. There are more than 17,000 Australian operators. There will be a much increased focus on people taking local holidays. ‘Opportunity knocks’ for a professional ad sales agent.

Education (Schools) Advertising Manager
There are 2500 schools in Victoria, with about 1375 schools in Melbourne, including State, independent and Catholic schools.

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, most of these schools will be looking to re-start their enrolment advertising campaigns for 2021 and years to follow.

This is an opportunity for a particularly organised sales professional to earn a substantial package, organising the print and online schedules for schools and tertiary organisations.

Government Advertising Manager
Local, State and Federal Governments, and their many departments will be looking to increase their advertising campaigns to underscore their post-COVID recovery efforts.

This is an opportunity for a top-level sales professional to liaise with more than 30 local government authorities, State and Federal
Governments and their agencies.

Real Estate Advertising Sales Agent
There are more than 6000 real estate services businesses across Victoria.
The Local Paper group wishes to appoint a sales professional, interested in helping agents gain listings, sell properties and boost profiles.

The sky is the limit for the right person who will already have established links in the industry.

Volunteer Local News Contributors
The Local Paper also has vacancies for community-minded people to submit local news and photos about the areas in which they live.

There is no payment, but it is an opportunity to gain free no-charge coverage for local clubs, organisations and gain free publicity.

Apply now for these positions
To apply for any of these positions, please submit your application in writing (no phone calls please) to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Successful applicants will be invited to have an interview by Zoom with our Editor, Mr Ash Long.

Melbourne Press Network:
34 local newspaper titles
Starting with the Melbourne Observer in 1969, Local Media has a 51-year tradition.

Local Media Pty Ltd is the publisher of a stable of 34 local newspaper titles across Victoria.

The Local Paper – Eastern Division
• Knox-Sherbrooke News
• Manningham News
• Maroondah Mail
• Monash Gazette
• Progress News
• Whitehorse Gazette

The Local Paper – Northern Division
• Diamond Valley News
• Heidelberger
• Northcote Budget
• Preston Post/Reservoir Times
• Whittlesea Post

The Local Paper – North-West Division
• Brimbank Advocate
• Hobsons Bay Mail
• Hume Observer
• Maribyrnong Mail
• Moonee Valley Gazette
• Moreland Courier

The Local Paper – Southern Cross Weekly
and Inner Melbourne (launch date TBA)
• Bayside Advertiser
• Borooondara Weekly
• Glen Eira Standard
• Kingston Standard
• Port Phillip Times
• Stonnington Weekly
• Yarra Times

The Local Paper – Greater Dandenong,
Frankston, Morn.Peninsula (launch date TBA)
• Cranbourne Sun
• Dandenong Advertiser
• Frankston News
• Mornington Peninsula Post
• Southern Peninsula Gazette
• Western Port Sun

The Local Paper – Victorian Division
• Dindi Local
• Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express
• Mitchell Shire Edition
• Melbourne Observer

Apply now for these positions
To apply for any of these positions, please submit your application in writing (no phone calls please) to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Successful applicants will be invited to have an interview by Zoom with our Editor, Mr Ash Long.