Below is an excerpt of the job description that was sent to us recently:

We are seeking an advertising sales representative who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with a strong urgency for goal achievement.

The account executive must have the creativity to always be thinking of new ways to sell. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with media in the State of Idaho, and keep their knowledge of business dealings and the economic markets consistently up to date.

This position is responsible for business development through cold calling, client account management, creating and conducting sales presentations. The successful candidate shall follow and be responsible for the sale from initial client meeting to invoicing, adhering to deadlines and completing tasks in a timely manner.

For more information or to apply, contact the IBR Advertising Sales Director Laurel Judy.

For their September event, Capital City Communicators is presenting: Has social media changed the media pitch? Tips and tricks to get your story told.

The following panelists are scheduled as part of the event:

• Robb Hicken, Idaho Business Review
• Jules Zunich, Z Group PR
• Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman
• Don Day, KTVB Channel 7

The event will be held in the Boiler Room at Bardenay in downtown Boise from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Cost is $18 for members and $23 for non-members.

RSVPs and questions about the event should be directed to Michelle Hicks.

As it turns out, they found their family, and are just past halfway through the vacation/filming.

Among the areas that they’ve either visited or are scheduled to visit:  Boise, Banks, the greater Island Park area, Sun Valley, Ketchum, Stanley, McCall, Hells Canyon, Lewiston, Coeur d’Alene, Wallace and Athol (Silverwood).

The full campaign is scheduled to launch in Spring 2010, complete with “Dedicated campaign website, complete with downloadable webisodes, podcasts, online maps and itineraries, e-coupons from statewide participants and communities and more.”  They’ve had some good press of the production, including coverage by the Associated Press, NPR, Idaho Mountain Express, Idaho Business Review and more.

If you’d like to follow along with the rest of the trip, take a look at the Adventures in Living updates on Twitter. 

It’ll be interesting to keep an eye on the rest of this as it unfolds, and the full campaign kicks off next spring.