Associate Publisher, Business-to-Business Media Platforms

If you are reading this then congrats! First off - you do not need to have previous publishing or media experience to apply.

Cincy, NKY, Ohio Business, Dayton and The Chic Guide Magazines are the leading media platforms serving Ohio. Cincy Company is nearly twenty years old and is the founding member of Main Street United Media Companies, which is a local, veteran, and family-owned venture providing for Publisher entrepreneurs the ability to reach their utmost potential and fulfillment while furthering the opportunities and local connections for those they serve (www.MainStreet-United.com).

Through the magazines, our digital platforms, and events we connect great businesses to their ideal clients in the regions we serve. We seek Publishers that will do more than sell ads. Our publishers embolden leaders, connect readers, and reinforce a sense of community amongst all stakeholders as they build lasting relationships with local businesses.

You will lead an all-purpose marketing and media business and will focus your efforts on our two platforms that stretch beyond one single media market and are Business-to-Business oriented - Ohio Business Magazine (www.ohiobusinessmag.com) and our newest offering: Emergent Defense Magazine (www.emergentdefense.com).

You will also oversee Custom Publishing and our B2B events connected with these brands. This role will earn compensation primarily by commissions, and a starting salary of $45k.

Salary will reduce to a salary floor while commissions and profit bonus will become greater part of total compensation. Once a publisher demonstrates mastery of the offerings and increasing monthly sales, we will work together to either attach you to lead a current brand, or create a new platform in the territory you serve. Sweat- equity and limited ownership is also included for the business we create after consistant profits are demonstrated.

*Only those filling out assessments will be evaluated.

What We Are Looking For:

The publishers are driven sales professionals who are team players and passionate about making a positive impact through their work. We seek those interested to take on more control of their future, and whom appreciate creating their own room to grow. Publishers must work in partnership with Eric Harmon (Owner), Main Street Media Company, other Publishers growing their businesses, and corresponding Profit Center Leaders that will provide all services from Sales Support, Editorial, Design, Event Coordination, Circulation, HR, and all other back office support. The right candidate will bring a strong sales stamina and old-school work ethic every single day. This person must be comfortable in front of an audience, and carry evident responsibility for revenues in the business they create. You must be someone comfortable making your own decisions as you will be afforded the freedom to build a more satisfying career.

- Must also

-Be involved in partner organizations, networking

-Have strong appreciation of B2B events, as this role will assist in the event management for the brands they lead. (We do have an Event Coordinator that will also take direction from you for event logistics execution.)

-Be comfortable with day travel to meet with clients, and also for B2B event participation and logistics

- Demonstrate company values and be a positive supporter of all staff and departments

This is a partnership, and your shot at upward mobility, while significantly limiting your risk as compared to starting and running your own business. We will utilize our Publisher Manual, and within are the guidelines for success that are mandatory for the partnership to work. We also have a local in-house training staff prepared to work with you consistently to achieve your goals.

We encourage you to apply if you feel this is potentially the best step for yourself and those you support. Our mission is to make you successful, but nothing good is easy. If this sounds like something you are ready for and want to learn more, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $120,656.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable in the first few months taking daily direction from CEO and management, building out your business cooperatively, focusing originally on inside -selling and training?
• Please confirm you live in Ohio.
• Are you comfortable consistently cold-calling and meeting clients at their businesses, and over Zoom on a daily basis?
• Please confirm you have reviewed and are comfortable with the initial salary arrangements listed. (These terms are not negotiable and therefore its important to get your approval.)
• Briefly describe why building a new media platform like Emergent Defense sounds attractive to you?
• Please confirm that you are comfortable working with defense contractors and U.S. governmental officials.
• Please confirm that you have availability and are willing to do day travel (and some limited regional multi-day travel) to meet with clients and also for B2B events.)

Experience:

• Military: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ohio: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person