Careers at Chesapeake Family Life

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Work with the team behind Chesapeake Family Life, the #1 magazine and website that helps Chesapeake Bay area parents raise their children.

We don’t just write about families, we care about them too. We are professional, depend on each other to get the job done and meet deadlines, do top quality work and have fun. We expect hard work and lots of laughter. We welcome resumes from highly qualified people who want to join our team.

Our office is located on Cathedral Street in downtown Annapolis and within a five minute walk to many good restaurants, banks and the main post office.

If you’ve got what it takes to join a progressive, challenging and award-winning team we want to see your resume. We are changing the media model in Maryland and are at the forefront of providing new ways for advertisers to reach our loyal readers. 

You must be flexible and willing to try new things, making note of your progress and adjusting your work for top performance. Click through to see all of the positions open with Jefferson Communications, the parent company to Chesapeake Family Life.

Current Available Positions

What does success look like for you? Are you earning what you are worth?

Join the most innovative media company in the greater Annapolis area. We have the most web traffic of any other local company along with robust social media accounts.

We work hard but have flexible hours, high income potential, direct contact with family-friendly business owners, are creative and enjoy the work we are doing. If that sounds good, read on.

Do you like helping business owners problem solve?

Chesapeake Family Life, and all of its related channels, reaches over 200,000 people each month. Our market is well-defined and targeted. We are looking for motivated individuals who like to help businesses succeed in reaching the same people Chesapeake Family Life reaches.

Our mission is to connect parents with great local businesses through print publications, online advertising, e-enewsletters, social media and events. We are looking for “hunters” who will be responsible for prospecting and selling print and digital ads to small and medium size businesses. We are searching for results-driven sales professionals who can conduct marketing sales calls, have the ability to identify the business owner or decision maker, present a marketing plan and close the deal.

Traits of a successful account manager include:

  • 2+ years sales experience
  • High energy and results driven
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Self-starter and ability to work independently
  • Resilience and an ability to overcome objections
  • Computer proficient and comfortable using cloud-based programs for reporting and customer management

You will also be required to attend weekly staff meetings, training in Annapolis and report on daily progress.

Come to work with us and you will receive:

  • A group of established accounts
  • Training to get you off to a good start
  • Regular coaching sessions and staff meetings to ensure your success
  • Clear instructions on what it will take for you to succeed
  • Company provided laptop computer
  • Above average commission structure and bonus eligibility
  • Unlimited income potential

We are an Innovative and fun staff to work with where your input is valued. Minimum 35 hrs/week, flexible hours.

If you are not earning what you are worth, send us your resume for a confidential interview. We value hardworking sales team members and pay you handsomely for your success.

Send your resume at this link.