Sunset offers a variety of creative, editorial, sales, consumer marketing and business opportunities.

• Working at Sunset

Open positions as of March 17, 2005.

• Business Development Director, Custom Publishing
• Senior Editor, Book Editorial
• Food Writer
• Account Manager, Los Angeles

Internship
Photo Intern, Custom Publishing (4 month assignment)

Freelance Opportunities
• Proofreader

Sunset does not have a formal internship program, however, some departments hire students for temporary jobs.  If you are a current student interested in working for a few months in a temporary position, please send us a letter indicating your area of interest along with a current resume.  We will keep your materials on file and contact you in the event that a temporary position for which you qualify develops.  Please e-mail or fax your information as indicated below.

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

• Acquire new custom publishing clients through research and working with existing partners and sales team to identify potential opportunities
• Augment existing client relationships with co-marketing and added-value programs
• Work with Custom Publishing Director to develop and present proposals, budgets, terms and contracts for publications
• Work with editorial team to meet clients’ marketing objectives
• Follow through on client requests for materials pricing and business information
• Work with Advertising Director on strategic issues for California Travel and Tourism Publications, including distribution, marketing, database management, sales goals and sales reports
• Assist with custom publishing financial reporting and projections
• Track overall project costs to ensure projects remain on budget
• Manage Account Supervisors, helping develop their problem solving and communication skills

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Client-agency experience, sales exposure and familiarity with advertising/marketing or publishing
• Experience developing proposals, cost estimates and forecasts vs. actuals
• Ability to translate client objectives into effective strategies
• Persuasive with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively
• Strong writing, communication, and budgeting skills
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to develop and maintain timelines
• Highly motivated, self-directed, deadline-responsive and able to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent client service skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of magazine business preferred
  

• Develop book concepts for assigned titles
• Manage the work of freelance writers, editors, and graphic designers
• Coordinate with the activities of the Production department so that completed books are coherent, comprehensive, accurate and attractive, and their production timely, efficient and cost effective
• Stay well-informed on books published by competitors and advise Editorial Director and the publishing committee on prospective titles for Sunset’s lists
• Meet with writers and department heads to plan the development of the book
• Working with the Art Director, review design, photography and illustration components 
• Direct the process of editing text
• Direct the page make-up process and supervise correction of the page proofs
• Create the book’s schedule and communicate the schedule to the editorial team
• Provide Production Coordinator with detailed written instructions regarding editorial production
• Oversee work of the production department and outside vendors, approving proofs, monitoring costs and answering questions
• Participate in the book’s budget development

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION

• Highly polished writing skills
• Proficient with editing processes and procedures
• Experience as senior or executive editor
• Familiarity with gardening, home design and home improvement, and western lifestyles
• Familiarity with art and design techniques
• Ability to effectively evaluate book ideas
• College degree

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Generate and develop fresh, useful food story ideas
• Produce creative and accurate food articles
• Conduct research including scouting, interviewing, and networking
• Develop reliable recipes and oversee thorough retesting
• Write creative and accurate text
• Facilitate illustration of articles, particularly with scouting photographs
• Maintain professional contacts and keep abreast of developments in food field

• Journalism or publishing experience and ability to write clearly and creatively
• Training in food nutrition, food science, or culinary arts
• Hands-on experience with food preparation and recipe development
• Ability to develop fresh and useful story ideas
• Proven project management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and complete projects with limited supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with editorial and kitchen staff
• Proficient use of Macintosh

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet or exceed sales targets
• Develop new advertising sales customers to increase revenues
• Conduct research to generate prospects
• Contact potential advertisers in person, over the telephone and in writing
• Prepare media kits and proposals
• Maintain contact with current advertising accounts to enhance customer satisfaction, upgrade accounts and/or sell new categories of advertising to further increase revenues; resolve customer problems
• Work closely with management to accurately forecast and promptly respond to customer needs
• Control selling expenses at or below budget

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of print advertising sales and marketing techniques and practices
• Ability to obtain and dispense information through negotiation, interview, and discussion, employing perseverance and persuasion as necessary
• Ability to make and deliver clear, concise, compelling & effective presentations
• Solid negotiating skills
• Proven people management and organizational skills; ability to delegate, direct and coordinate work done by others
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills, and strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient use Microsoft Word, Excel, and email software
• Ability to work outside normal schedule
• Ability to safely operate a car (drivers’ license and clean driving record required)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain photography database
• Research stock photography
• Assist with photo shoot production, including permit procurement and set up preparation
• Office organization, including wardrobe and props
• Order prints, return portfolios, and file artist & model cards
• Process contracts for published photography

OPPORTUNITIES

• Experience in photo editing, including review of photographers’ film and portfolios
• Exposure to magazine publishing in a fast-paced department
• May assist with photo shoots, prop shopping or model booking

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Interest in magazine photography
• Strong initiative and project follow-through skills
• Excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Superior organizational skills

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.