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Come and work for the best! Tap into your true potential and take charge of your career in an environment that celebrates our employees and our community. The Idaho Statesman is the most widely read newspaper in the state of Idaho, reaching 196,232 adults per week. This includes 123,993 readers each weekday and 167,840 each Sunday. We are not only a newspaper, but also an information source utilizing the latest technology to provide information to our community and beyond to our global community. We make an impact in the lives of our readers and we constantly strive to create innovative, new ways to engage our readers and provide an experience that serves to improve the way they live their daily lives.

What we offer

  • Promote from within environment in a wide variety of opportunities ranging from Sales & Advertising, Design, Journalism, Production & much more!
  • Competitive Pay
  • Professional, State of the Art Environment
  • Employee Recognition programs which reward & celebrate our top performers
  • Great people — A diverse & dynamic group of employees
  • Comprehensive benefits program including:
    • 401(k) & Pension Retirement programs
    • Medical, Dental & Vision
    • Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Sick leave, including Short & Long Term disability coverage
    • Health Club Discounts
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Onsite Credit Union
Opportunities at the Idaho Statesman

Web Developer

Become a team member of Idaho's No. 1 source for news and information — IdahoStatesman.com. We're looking for a self-starter who can help us keep ahead of the online curve — someone who loves investigating and implementing new technology and isn't afraid to think outside of the box. We move at a fast pace here and need someone who can work well independently as well as with groups. Having an interest in news and public service is a plus.

Responsibilities
Web development (with a server-side emphasis), database creation and administration and Web project administration.

You'll work with the online manager and online team to support the implementation of corporate and local online initiatives, including advertising and newsroom technical solutions.

Requirements
Four-year degree (or equivalent experience). Degree in computer science, communication or other media or business related field preferred. Deep knowledge of Internet, web tools and concepts required. Experience in print or electronic media helpful.

Three years of experience with PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript required. Experience with jQuery, Drupal and/or Zend Framework preferred.

Hours are typically Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., some night and weekend work is required.

All offers of employment require successfully passing a pre-employment drug test.

Product Handler

Our Distribution Center is accepting applications for product handlers. These are part-time positions processing advertising inserts. Job requires manual dexterity, lifting up to 30 pounds, and bending. Day shift hours vary, generally dayside hours (20 to 25 hours per week). Night shift is generally from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. (20 to 25 hours per week). All shifts include weekends and holidays. We offer a competitive wage. Must be at least 18 years old.

All offers of employment require successfully passing a pre-employment drug test.

How to apply

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Online

We currently are developing a Web-based form to submit an application online. For now, you may download our written application (7MB PDF - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) and submit in person.

Applying in person: Bring your application materials to the Human Resource Department at The Statesman, 1200 N. Curtis Rd, Boise, Idaho. We’re just south of the Connector (I-184) at the Curtis Road exit. map

By regular mail

Send your application materials to:

The Idaho Statesman
Human Resources
PO Box 40
Boise, ID 83707

By e-mail

Send your cover letter and resume to our Recruiter. Please specify the job you are interested in. Microsoft Word documents preferred.

More information

  • We offer a promote-from-within environment.
  • All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.
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