Jim Wall

Experience

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  Anchorage Daily News

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Anchorage Daily News

  Sales & Marketing Manager

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  The Telegraph newspaper (Macon, Georgia)

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Macon Telegraph

  Circulation Manager

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  Centre Daily Times

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2014

  Audience Development & Production Director

  Revitalized a struggling department, overseeing revenue and expense budgets, personnel, sales, and marketing strategies. Demonstrated exceptional leadership and operational management as a member of the Executive Team

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  Idaho Statesman

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  Audience Development & Production Director

  Oversaw all Audience and Production operations, including revenue and expense budgets, personnel management, sales, and marketing strategies. Streamlined operations, reduced costs, and restructured customer service to enhance engagement and retention. Played a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, and P&L as an Executive Team member

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  McClatchy

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2024

  Performed complex budget preparation and analysis with success, managing multimillion-dollar budgets across 30 markets with less than 1% variance between forecast & actual outcomes. Built and led a team of 8 budget analysts, delivering advanced forecasting models that informed strategic initiatives. Developed financial plans, optimized costs, and enhanced decision-making through data-driven strategies. Managed a $75M portfolio across five markets, driving audience growth, retention, and financial performance. Delivered on revenue, expense, and cash flow goals by optimizing pricing strategies, improving operations, and leading a cloud transition to enhance efÏciency. Established business practices that consistently exceeded customer expectations.

  • Audience Budgeting Director

    May 2017 - Oct 2024

  • Director of Audience Development - Northwest Region

    Nov 2015 - May 2017