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Prime Publishing Raises Money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Northbrook, IL – From May 20-May 26, 2024, Prime Publishing raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through its quarterly Clicks for a Cause program. 

St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Their researchers and doctors work together to turn laboratory breakthroughs into lifesaving treatments for children from across the United States and around the world. And with donor support, St. Jude can provide cutting-edge treatments at no cost to families — so they can focus on helping their child live.

Prime Publishing shared chemo cap patterns and comforting recipes with readers to help raise awareness for St. Jude’s mission. Featured craft tutorials included the Sweetly Serene Hat, Pink Pigtails Chemo Hat, and Awareness Ribbon Beanie. Featured recipes included Our Favorite Comfort Casserole, Magic Healing Soup, and the Comforting Pantry Meals: 10 Recipes Using Ingredients You Already Have Free eBook.

Learn more about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital here.

Learn more about Prime Publishing’s Clicks for a Cause program here.

Prime Publishing Supports Scouts BSA

On May 4, 2024, Scouts BSA Troop 671 of Wildwood, Illinois hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast.  This is the Troop’s largest fundraiser each year, and helps cover the costs of camping, community service projects, leadership training, and more for their Scouts and adult leaders.

This year, Prime Publishing was proud to donate subscriptions to support Troop 671, as part of their silent auction at this fundraiser.  The lucky bidders were the recipients of a, one-year subscription to I Like Crochet , I Like Knitting, We Like Sewing, or We Like Quilting.  Along with these subscriptions, which normally cost $59.00 per year, the winning bidders received a gift basket with supplies associated with their subscription. 

To learn more about I Like Crochet , I Like Knitting, We Like Sewing, and We Like Quilting, please visit our websites.

Prime Publishing Hosts Seventh Annual Shawls for Charity Drive

Northbrook, IL – From February 1 to March 31, 2024, AllFreeCrochet and AllFreeKnitting proudly partnered with JourneyCare Home Health and Hospice for the seventh annual Shawls for Charity Drive. With the help of our generous readers, we collected approximately 100 handmade knit and crochet shawls for those in need.

JourneyCare is the largest provider of hospice services in Illinois, serving patients and families throughout the greater Chicagoland area and surrounding counties. The shawls are given to patients and sometimes family members who are struggling. People are elated to receive these beautiful handcrafted works made by someone they don’t even know.

“At a time when words are not sufficient…the shawls speak volumes. I am regularly moved by the resultant smiles, laughs, and tears of joy and gratitude,” says Timothy Lankford, MAPS, BCC, JourneyCare Chaplain.

To learn more about JourneyCare, and the impact the donations have on their recipients, read our insightful and inspiring interview with Timothy Lankford, MAPS, BCC, JourneyCare Chaplain.

Though the charity drive has ended, JourneyCare is always accepting shawl donations. You can send a shawl by following the instructions on our charity drive page. 

For free shawl patterns and inspiration, visit AllFreeCrochet.com and AllFreeKnitting.com.

Learn more about JourneyCare here.

Editor – Wildfowl Carving Magazine & Rug Hooking Magazine

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, acquire, and edit content for Rug Hooking and Wildfowl Carving Magazine’s print books and magazines. This includes, but is not limited to: assigning freelance content, writing and editing articles, and securing signed contracts from all contributors.
• Coordinate with authors, freelance writers, and photographers as necessary to negotiate article fees, develop story concepts and plan ahead for future magazine issues and books. 
• Manage layout of all books and magazines by working closely with the graphic design department to facilitate, edit, and approve print layout and cover design. 
• Approve final layouts for books and magazines once uploaded to the printer’s website.  
• Work with marketing and sales to coordinate advertising for books and magazines, making sure there are no blank pages or missing advertisements from any magazine issues or books. 
• Research and develop ways to grow Rug Hooking and Wildfowl Carving Magazine’s book club members and magazine subscribers. This includes identifying new advertising leads, conceptualizing new marketing incentives, and being on top of any relevant industry-related trends.  
• Run our annual online carving and rug hooking competitions each year. This includes updating website copy as needed,  securing new judges to rate entries, selecting top winners, and coordinating with carvers/rug hookers to get materials necessary to feature them in upcoming magazine issues, and books for both properties.
• Write original and engaging Editor notes for each magazine issue.  
• Prepare and organize monthly book club newsletter materials for current book club members. 
• Maintain Rug Hooking and Wildfowl Carving Magazine’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as needed. 
• Travel to select events in the carving and rug hooking communities, as required, as the spokesperson for Wildfowl Carving Magazine and Rug Hooking magazine.

Qualifications

• BA or MA in journalism or English or similar field.
• Prior experience in print publishing, including books and magazines 
• Minimum 5 years of print book and/or print magazine experience required
• Strong writing, editing, research, communication, and time management skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines effectively and multitask.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities; ability to write engaging and entertaining articles.
• Experience with online content management systems, webinars and/or video content is a plus.

About Wildfowl Carving Magazine & Book Club 

Wildfowl Carving Magazine is published by Ampry Publishing LLC – a leader in building multi-platform brands that inform, inspire, and engage consumer audiences. Wildfowl Carving Magazine is dedicated to the art of decoy and decorative bird carving. Published quarterly since its spring 1985 issue, the magazine is available by subscription and in some book stores. Wildfowl Carving Magazine also has a subscription-based book club, which publishes 3 books per year, with topics ranging from step-by-step carving demonstrations to beautiful bird reference guides.

About Rug Hooking magazine & Book Club
Rug Hooking magazine is published 5 times per year and is available in select book and craft stores, and by subscription. Our goal is to provide high-quality articles and photographs about the art and craft of rug hooking, and how-to articles on techniques and projects. Whether a reader’s interests lie in traditional patterns, primitive styles, or original designs, Rug Hooking provides how-to articles on planning, dyeing, shading, and hooking. Instructional articles are complemented by features on such topics as hooked stair runners, clothing, wall hangings, decorations, and more, all beautifully illustrated with page after page of color photography. Rug Hooking magazine also has a subscription-based book club, which publishes 4 books per year, with topics ranging from Gene Shepherd’s comprehensive dyeing guides, to books on primitive rugs and easy punch needle projects. 

To apply for this position, please send a resume, salary expectations, cover letter, and writing samples to career.prime@primecp.com. The subject line must read: RH/WFC Editor 2024 – Position 2198

Northbrook, IL (Chicago) is our corporate office although post pandemic most staff work from home and live all over the world.  All positions can work in our office full-time, part-time, or work from home. We have full-time employees who have worked remotely since 2008.

If you have special needs and require assistance call us at (847) 205-9375.

This is a full-time position with full benefits, including medical, dental, life, vision, 401K, short term disability, and long term disability. Competitive salaries and bonus packages. Salary range is $45,000 – $65,000 depending on experience.

Pre-Employment background check required. EOE/M/F/D/V

Sewing/Quilting Freelance Writer

Prime Publishing is looking for several editors to contribute sewing and/or quilting content to our women’s lifestyle websites on a freelance basis. Writers must not only be knowledgeable about sewing and/or quilting, but should also be comfortable creating step-by-step tutorials and taking photographs of projects and/or techniques. Video experience is bonus, but not required! We are looking for talented writers that have the ability to clearly, yet eloquently explain their hobby to a wide audience. Our readers appreciate simple and achievable projects.

Please note: This is a freelance position. The writer will be assigned several projects and pay will be determined per article.

TO APPLY: Please email a copy of your resume, cover letter, and applicable writing samples to career.prime@primecp.com.

Knitting/Crocheting Freelance Writer

Prime Publishing is looking for several editors to contribute knitting and/or crochet content to our women’s lifestyle websites on a freelance basis. Writers must not only be knowledgeable about knitting and/or crochet, but should also be comfortable creating step-by-step tutorials and taking photographs of projects and/or techniques. Video experience is bonus, but not required! We are looking for talented writers that have the ability to clearly, yet eloquently explain their yarn hobby to a wide audience. Our readers appreciate simple and achievable projects.

Please note: This is a freelance position. The writer will be assigned several projects and pay will be determined per article.

TO APPLY: Please email a copy of your resume, cover letter, and applicable writing samples to career.prime@primecp.com.

Prime Publishing Raises Money for the Addus Hope Foundation

Northbrook, IL – From February 19-February 25, 2024, Prime Publishing raised money for the Addus Hope Foundation through its quarterly Clicks for a Cause program. This was done alongside the Shawls for Charity Drive to benefit hospice patients served by JourneyCare Home Health and Hospice, an Addus Homecare Company.

JourneyCare provides home health and hospice services to the Illinois area and is a member of the Addus Family of Companies. For over 40 years, Addus HomeCare has been one of the nation’s top providers of personal home care and support services and is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective care that gives people the freedom to remain in their homes. A gift to the Addus Hope Foundation ensures that they can continue to support hospice patients in need, and continue to grant final wishes.

Prime Publishing shared shawl patterns and comforting recipes with readers to help raise awareness for the Addus Hope Foundation’s mission. Featured craft tutorials included the Serape Crochet Shawl Pattern, Cable Pocket Shawl, and On the Wings of a Prayer Shawl. Featured recipes included Southern Potato Bake, Grandma’s Macaroni and Cheese, and Creamy Ham Casserole.

Learn more about the Addus Hope Foundation and how you can help here.

Read the interview with JourneyCare here.

Learn more about the Shawls for Charity Drive here.

Learn more about Prime Publishing’s Clicks for a Cause program here.

Digital Media Salesperson

Job Description
Prime Publishing LLC is currently expanding its digital sales team.  Through its network of niche content Web sites, Prime Publishing enables consumers to live fuller lives every day. The company creates women’s lifestyle content in the cooking and crafting niches, and we are advertising supported, like radio and television.  Earn a solid income while working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with an entrepreneurial on-line media company.

Our Digital Media Executives are responsible for achieving their sales goals and those of our clients by leveraging a diverse and expanding online platform of solutions including e-mail content newsletters, social media, and web sites.

What’s in it for you?
– We start you off with solid training and continue with hands-on coaching and training from our leadership team.
– The ability to sell best in class online advertising products that deliver proven results to your customers
– Competitive base salary, plus commissions
– Unlimited commissions, quarterly bonus
– Expense account
– Complete employee benefits package, including medical, dental, life, short term disability, long term disability, and 401K

If you’re looking to work with a company that is focused in a growing industry and has a track record of results in business development, developing people, and innovation, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Find your success while helping your customers realize their own business goals through online advertising!

Desired Skills & Responsibilities

Skills:
– Thrives in a competitive, supportive sales environment.
– Enjoys the thrill of the hunt and is excited by cold calling.
– Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Prior sales experience required.  Media, direct response, and/or digital sales experience a plus.
– Has the ability to understand their clients’ needs to develop the right solution to meet their needs.
– Possesses exceptional communication, strong organizational & time management and computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
– Is a high user of Internet media (browsers, social media, and mobile technology)
– Sales experience in direct response, CPG, crafts, entertainment, or food-related categories are helpful.

Responsibilities:
– Penetrate large organizations and agencies to obtain branded and direct response advertising campaigns.
– Engage and strategize with agencies, brokers, and clients to determine their business needs and formulate ad sales programs.
– Help develop sales strategies, respond to RFPs, and generate proposals that meet the objectives of both the advertiser and the business.
– Has 2+ years of sales experience in new customer acquisition and account management (Entry Level).
– Has 6+ years of sales experience in new customer acquisition and account management (Senior Account Executive).

This position requires a strong conceptual and consultative sales approach. While we prefer experience in digital advertising sales, we will consider training candidates with great sales experience who wish to transition into digital advertising sales.

Company Description:
Prime Publishing operates a rapidly growing network of websites, social media, and e-mail consumer newsletters. We offer consumers the ability to share information through online communities, enjoy their passions, and make informed decisions.

Some quick facts:

– Cooking and crafting websites, communities, and content newsletters reaching an active demographic audience.
– Over 35 million page views monthly, consisting of projects, recipes, and content articles.
– More than 5.7 million readers subscribe to our daily content eNewsletters.

To Apply:
Our corporate office is in Northbrook, IL, minutes from I-94 and I-294 (Tollway); however, we have people who work for us remotely located throughout the United States. We welcome sales applicants who live anywhere and/or applicants in City of Chicago who prefer to work in a WeWork downtown Chicago office. Salary range is $35,000 – $80,000 + commissions and bonuses depending on experience.

If you have special needs and require assistance please email us at career.prime@primecp.com or call us at (847)-205-9375.

Send your cover letter,  resume with overall and/or major GPA, and overview of recent sales experience to career.prime@primecp.com, and please include “Digital Sales DS-9″ as the subject line of your email.

Pre-Employment background check required. EOE/M/F/D/V

Prime Publishing Hosts 3rd Annual Cards for Veterans Charity Drive

Northbrook, IL – From October 1 through October 31 2023, Prime Publishing hosted their third annual Card Drive for Veterans through its website FaveCrafts.com. Prime partnered with Help Heal Veterans, an organization that provides free therapeutic arts and crafts kits to hospitalized and homebound veterans.

Readers were encouraged to send a card — homemade or manufactured– to a recovering veteran or military member. The cards were then added to a Therapeutic Craft Kit assembled by our friends at Help Heal Veterans. These craft kits help injured and recuperating veterans improve fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, manage stress and substance abuse, cope with symptoms of PTSD and TBI, while also improving their sense of self-esteem and overall physical and mental health.

The design and message of the cards varied. See below for some photos of the cards that were received! 

“Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate in your card making event,” said Gabby Bailey, Development Coordinator at Help Heal Veterans. “We truly appreciate you.”

For card tutorials and inspiration, check out our collection of Handmade Cards for Every Occasion.

Learn more about how you can donate to our Cards for Veterans Charity Drive here.

Learn more about how you can support our friends at Help Heal Veterans here.

Prime Publishing Raises Money for the American Red Cross of Hawaii

Northbrook, IL – From August 28-September 3, 2023, Prime Publishing raised money for the American Red Cross of Hawaii through its quarterly Clicks for a Cause program. This was done to aid in disaster relief for the wildfires in Maui.

The American Red Cross in Hawaii prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Following the wildfires in Maui, the American Red Cross and partners have been working tirelessly to get help to people as quickly as possible including a safe place to stay, food to eat, and emotional support. 

We shared Hawaiian-themed recipes and DIYs with our readers to help raise awareness for the American Red Cross’s mission. Featured craft tutorials included this Hawaiian Christmas Table Runner, Tropical Felt Lampshade, and Hawaii Word Search. Featured recipes included Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Pork Chops, Hawaiian Poke, and Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken.

Learn more about the American Red Cross and how you can help here.

Learn more about Prime Publishing’s Clicks for a Cause program here.