Careers

Community and Culture Built Around People

This is Observer

In Dallas, the Dallas Observer is more than an iconic print newspaper or must-read website. It’s the place people go to find out what’s happening and how they can be a part of it – and where hundreds of local businesses have forged strategic marketing partnerships by leveraging our reach, relationships and digital marketing division, V Digital Services. Whether on social media, mobile devices, laptops, at our live events or via our industry leading SEO services, readers, advertisers and agency clients alike know they can count on us to help them thrive in Big D.

We’re Hiring

Become a Part of Something Big

Our Mission

Our Mission is to be the VOICE of our communities, clients and partners by using our multimedia platforms to communicate, inform and connect brands to audiences.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe every team member, reader, customer and partner should have a VOICE and be heard. Our differences are a reflection of the communities we serve and we are committed to creating an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin.

Our Values

At Voice Media Group, we’re driven by our core values: using innovation, integrity, collaboration and transparency to power partnerships and progress.

How We Work

Editorial

The Observer has been Dallas’ leading independent news source since 1980. Every day we publish original reporting and compelling writing on local news, restaurants, music, arts and culture, providing a vital resource for readers who want to understand and engage with their community.

Sales

Advertising at the Dallas Observer has evolved from traditional media to a full-service media agency capable of fulfilling all of your marketing needs. Dallas Observer‘s foundation is rooted in serving our local community and has now expanded our reach and breadth to handle business of all size and manner.

Marketing

The Dallas Observer Marketing team oversees the planning and execution of our annual signature events, as well as the daily promotion of all aspects of the Dallas Observer brand, including ongoing engagement with our readers and promotions for our clients.

Production

The Dallas Observer production team establishes creative and innovative marketing campaigns designed uniquely for each client.

What We Offer

We take pride in providing a work environment that takes care of our team, supports
their health and financial well-being, and balances work goals with life goals.

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Our Benefits

We offer an array of competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, supplemental accidental, life insurance, flex spending accounts – health/medical reimbursement and dependent care, and employee assistance programs.

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Holidays & Vacation

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and newborn and adoption leave. We reward loyalty with additional vacation – stay for 4 years and earn up to 4 weeks paid vacation.

Wellness & Connection

Home and auto program, legal services plan, pet insurance, employee referral program, employee recognition program, trip reduction program and incentives.

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Towards Your Future

401(k) Retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program and more!

On The Go!

Explore the City with our Street Team.

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Are you a driven, energetic sales professional ready to grow with one of the fastest-rising digital media companies in the country? Join Dallas Observer and V Digital Services as a Multi-Media Advertising Sales Executive and take your career to the next level.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving problems, and is passionate about helping businesses grow through cutting-edge marketing solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Sell a full range of digital and print advertising products (SEO, PPC, social media, display ads, email marketing, print guides & more).
Prospect, pitch, and close new business — you’ll own the full sales cycle.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through consultative selling.
Stay on top of trends and continuously introduce clients to new solutions.

What You Bring:

Proven sales experience or a strong desire to succeed in media sales.
Self-motivated with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to generate leads and close deals independently.
Experience in digital, print, radio, or cable advertising is a plus.
Access to reliable personal transportation.

Why Work With Us?

First-year earnings: $73K–$80K+ (base + uncapped commission + bonuses).
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and more.
Perks: Smart casual dress code, dog-friendly office, remote/in-office flexibility, fun team culture with sales outings and happy hours.
Career growth: Join a respected 40+ year company with national recognition and massive digital growth.

Award-Winning Team:

We’ve been recognized again and again — including Google Premier Partner (Top 3% in the U.S.), Top Interactive Marketing Firm, and winners of multiple American Business Awards and Sales & Marketing Tech Awards.

Apply Even If You Don’t Check Every Box

We value diversity and inclusion. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the perfect fit.

📧 To Apply: Email your resume + cover letter to
charlie.dondlinger@dallasobserver.com