News Department Administrator The Republican-American seeks a newsroom administrator. This assistant reports to the managing editor, coordinates overall newsroom operations, bills, and budgets; serves as a liaison to personnel, advertising and circulation departments; manages the news clerks on Yes desk and serves on the front line of customer service questions for the news department. This assistant also manages public events and appearances by newsroom staff. This job requires confidentiality; a team player; excellent organization and the ability to change priorities or needs quickly in a fast-paced news environment; proficiency in Excel and budgeting; proficiency in managing an electronic payroll and vacation schedule; and secretarial support, including the ability to type 45 WPM. The successful candidate also will understand and appreciate the newspaper s responsibilities in the community, including a key role in supporting the company s non-profit charity, the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund. EOE. Benefits include 401K. Email cover letter, resume with Newsroom Assistant in the subject line to ra-hr@rep-am.com. Deadline to apply: Oct. 7.