Sunset offers a variety of creative, editorial, sales, consumer marketing and business opportunities.  All positions, unless otherwise indicated, are full-time, Monday through Friday, in Sunset's Menlo Park, California offices.

Working at Sunset

Internships

Sunset does not have a formal internship program, however, students interested in working in our Menlo Park offices for 3-4 months are welcome to send a one-page letter indicating an area of interest, along with a current resume (2 pages maximum). We will keep resumes on file, and contact students in the event an appropriate internship develops.

Freelance Opportunities
Proofreader

Send resumes to:
Human Resources
Sunset Publishing Corporation
80 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
FAX (650) 324-5727
jobs@sunset.com

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all marketing personnel and programs (research, marketing programs and events, trade mailings, creative services) related to the Sunset brand

• Develop marketing strategies that directly impact the national sales team’s ability to leverage additional advertising through print and digital marketing campaigns, custom media solutions and consumer and trade events

• Create partnerships and promotions that provide exposure for the Sunset brand.

• P&L responsibility for developing and adhering to the marketing budget.

• Work closely with edit, circulation and custom publishing to make sure that all of our departments are benefiting from the resources that can be shared.

• Represent the marketing perspective in meetings with department heads regarding marketing issues

QUALIFICATIONS

• Related BA/BS degree and 10+ years work experience

• Marketing activities related to magazine publishing, including product marketing management, promotion, advertising, and media research and sales

• Strong presenter--able to articulate and represent our brand both internally and externally

• Must be a strategic and creative "thinker" as well as a "doer"

• Direct experience with both traditional and new/emerging media

• Knowledge of budgeting processes

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Outstanding organization and time management skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and email software

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial

• Oversee budgeting process across business.  Work with department heads from inception of budget process to develop realistic budgets; work with Corporate financial staff, executive and senior management to develop overall acceptable level of company profitability

• Present and deliver final budget package to Corporate management and lead budget review meetings

• Oversee salary budgeting and planning process, including bonus calculations

• Oversee monthly close process and provide executive and senior management with feedback on key changes in business on a timely basis

• Direct and lead Corporate accounting to ensure all Sunset Publishing financial requirements are met

• Review internal reports and monthly narrative for Corporate business highlights report

• Prepare and report key budget analyses to management throughout the year

• Oversee and direct Sunset Publishing expenditures and implement ideas/actions to control spending

• Recruit, hire and manage department staff and guide employee development

• Act as key financial liaison to outside vendors

Business Development

• Work closely with the President to implement the business development strategy, business plan, targets and tactics to grow Sunset business

• Prospect, develop relationships, establish business and generate ongoing opportunities with new clients

• Prepare presentations, financial projections and strategic analysis including cost/benefits analysis, developing financial models and implementation of processes and operational infrastucture

QUALIFICATIONS

• A clear understanding of what our brand stands for and a shared passion for the same beliefs

• BS degree in Finance or relevant field and 7+ years Finance work experience 

• Familiarity of all of the key functional areas of magazine publishing

• Expert understanding of accounting principles

• Well honed professional skills as a financial analyst

• Ability to present financial data in a way that supports the information presented

• Ability to clearly explain financial concepts so that non-finance personnel can competently prepare budget and estimate data

• Extremely detail oriented and well organized

• Work under deadline pressure and frequent time constraints

• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with entire corporate staff

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Minimal Travel

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the monthly Accounting Close and balance sheet reconciliation

• Generate timely and accurate financial statements

• Provide variance analysis (actual versus budget analysis, product analysis, and ad hoc analysis)

• Maintain adequate and compliant business control at site (SOX requirements and corporate accounting policy)

• Actively work with department heads and corporate accounting to resolve financial and accounting issues

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

• Review and reconcile capital assets/purchases

• Manage one financial analyst

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Accounting and/or Finance

• 5+ years experience in financial field

• Familiarity with key functional areas of magazine publishing

• Expert understanding of accounting principles and finance concepts

• Strong analytical skills

• Proven project management and organizational skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and budgetary objectives

• Ability to present financial data and clearly explain concepts so that non-finance personnel can competently prepare budget and estimate data

• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills

• Highly motivated self starter

• Extremely detail orientated

• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PeopleSoft (or similar database software program)

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and grow current sales revenue

• Responsible for retention of accounts

• Responsible for servicing of existing accounts

• Work with sales staff to develop and execute sales and marketing programs

• Manage expenses within the budget

• Responsible for miscellaneous sales responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of print advertising sales and marketing practices

• Strong selling and closing skills

• Ability to obtain and dispense information through negotiation, interview, and discussion, using perseverance and persuasion as necessary

• Ability to deliver clear, concise, compelling & effective presentations

• Solid negotiating skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and email software

• Approximately 15% travel

• Must have reliable transporation with valid registration and insurance

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Sunset Magazine is looking for a researcher to work with the Research Director in managing Sunset reader panel and assist in producing ad sales support material. 

READER PANEL

• Survey programming

• Creating survey tabulation tables

• Manage/distribute survey incentives

• Interface with reader panel vendor

• Conduct panel website updates

AD SALES SUPPORT MATERIAL

• Conduct computer runs using syndicated research studies

• Database management duties include obtaining data from research vendors and updating department computer databases

• Conduct PIB/multi-media analysis

• Maintain/update share of market report

• Update research information on company intranet

• Conduct online searches on companies, industries

• Produce circulation maps

• Maintain department files

QUALIFICATIONS

• Related BA/BS degree and/or 3 years of work experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong math aptitude

• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and email software

• Knowledge of presentation software (PowerPoint)

• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work effectively in an independent situation and in a team environment

• Manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks

• Detail oriented and well organized

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Sunset magazine is looking for a passionate, high energy, motivated Account Manager to join the San Francisco Sales team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and grow current sales revenue

• Responsible for retention of accounts

• Responsible for servicing of existing accounts

• Work with sales staff to develop and execute sales and marketing programs

• Manage expenses within the budget

• Responsible for miscellaneous sales responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of print advertising sales and marketing practices

• Strong selling and closing skills

• Ability to obtain and dispense information through negotiation, interview, and discussion, using perseverance and persuasion as necessary

• Ability to deliver clear, concise, compelling & effective presentations

• Solid negotiating skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and email software

• Approximately 30% travel   

• Must have reliable transportation with valid registration and insurance

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2-3 days per month on site in Menlo Park

Proofread Sunset magazine stories for accurate spelling, punctuation, grammar usage, typography and placement of graphics.

Requires advanced training and substantial professional experience in a publishing environment as well as excellent written and verbal English skills and ability to work accurately and efficiently under deadline pressure.