Positions Open

PUBLISHERS WANTED (NATIONWIDE)
Are you interested in establishing community media?
Do you want to run a publication but do not have enough resources?
Do you want to put your leadership and sales ability for community’s benefit?

Wait no more! With The Lone Star Crescent, you have the opportunity to run & manage the community paper in your region.

Our recent survey shows that over 37% of Muslims want a local community news media and 31% want read about Muslim lifestyle. So over 60% of population is waiting for a quality Muslim media in their community! In the age when national media is shrinking, community and specialized news media is expanding to serve niche markets which is a robust $4 billion industry. By joining hands with The Lone Star Crescent, you get to serve a rapidly growing market without tons of resources!

Great Benefits:
- Be part of an expanding market niche. Muslim populations is growing at 6%
- Partnership with a well-established brand, you don’t have to start from scratch
- You decide on the number of pages. You can start with as low as 2 – 4 pages for your region!
- Opportunity to grow into an independent regional issue
- You control stories, editorials, and news
- Keep all your advertising revenues and your ad accounts
- Hiring / managing your staff
- Get an online account to post your videos, photos, and local events

We will take care of printing, design, website and layout for you. We are looking for Publishers in these states / regions: Texas, California, New England, Midwest, Northwest, and South

Application Process:
Candidates must have continuously resided in their respective region for at least 2 years. Proof will be required for selected candidates. NO ATTACHMENTS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Please email a comprehensive letter of intent to ads@myCrescent.com. The letter should include:
1. Your brief professional background and current employment information
2. What region / metro area you would like to focus on?
3. Are you currently working with any other media?
4. Why do you want to start a community paper in your region?
5. What type of qualifications / connections in the community / experience you have that makes you an ideal candidate for this opportunity?
6. Describe the community you want to target, their profile, population size and why does it need its own media?
7. 2 – 3 references from your community

The Publisher is required to start with at least two pages in the print edition and distribute at least 1,000 copies per issue in their respective region. Candidate(s) must have permenant residency or citizenship of the U.S. EOE.
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CORPORATE ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE
The Lone Star Crescent is seeking an experienced advertising sales representative. Top compensation paid. If you have the local experience and local contacts, this is an opportunity you will not want to pass up.
* Work from home; set your own hours
* Mobile phone, internet access and an automobile are required
* Weekly reporting required
* Experience working with ad agencies, corporate accounts and creating ads is a plus
* Commission Based: 25% - 40%, based on performance
* Future potential to lead advertising team, based on performance
A successful candidate:
* is driven to go the extra mile to be above average
* is fearless in prospecting for new clients
* is attentive to detail and to customer needs, desires
* has excellent listening skills
* has confidence when presenting their ideas and reasoning
Please send summary of qualifications and history for confidential consideration to ads@myCrescent.com.
The Lone Star Crescent is published by Melanz, LLC and is the fastest growing Muslim community publication in Texas. Familiarity with the Muslim market a plus but not required. EOE.