Publisher Job at Branson Tri-Lakes News in Hollister

Publisher Needed: We are looking for a community minded leader with the ability to drive profitable revenue. The Branson (MO) Tri-Lakes News is a twice-weekly paid community newspaper in the Live Entertainment Capital of the World, Branson, Missouri. In addition to this we publish The Crane Chronicle and The Barry County Advertiser in neighboring communities. This individual must be an innovator who is ready to take this multi-media operation to the next level, realizing the opportunity we have through print, digital, and a growing commercial print operation.

The new publisher would report directly to the owners of the company, a family-owned community media group with 18 companies in seven states. This family has owned community newspapers since the 1960s, and is firmly focused on the future. Operations are in the states of Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Texas, Missouri, Iowa and Arkansas.

World-famous Branson, Mo., built its reputation in the 1990s with its star-filled music shows, and continues that tradition today. The town has a population of only 10,000, but sees more than 8 million tourists annually.

Our digital advertising and marketing capabilities are second to none. Offerings include social media, google, recruitment, streaming tv and audio commercials, content creation, geofencing, and much more. You will have access to top notch training and a full support team from our home office. This positions The Branson Tri-Lakes news as a true advertising agency as well as being the number one source for news and information in the region.

In addition to the newspapers and our digital offerings, we also publish a variety of shoppers, a free weekly entertainment publication, a bi-monthly real estate/lifestyle publication, and an assortment of special sections.

The new publisher will earn a competitive salary with a very generous bonus tied directly to operating profit. Other benefits such as family health insurance, vehicle allowance, vacation, life insurance, etc. are all in the employment package. The owners wish to fill this important position quickly. Please apply to John Lancaster, Vice President, Lancaster Management, Inc., at john@lminews.com. Be sure to include your resume, references, salary requirements and your goals for the future.