Independent Contractor - Sales Professional

Independent Contractor
- Sales Professional Wanted! Join a Legacy of Influence. Expand your career with the Power of The Morning Sun Media. Are you a goal-driven sales expert who thrives on building client relationships and driving revenue? Join us at the Morning Sun and help connect businesses with powerful advertising solutions that reach millions every month.

• Relationship Management:
  Develop relationships to maximize revenue and ensure long-term satisfaction
• Drive New Business:
  Proactively identify, qualify, and secure new accounts in Isabella County and surrounding areas, utilizing a variety of proven prospecting techniques
• Consultative Selling:
  Understand client objectives and challenges, and present compelling solutions using your deep knowledge of our products and the competitive landscape
• Multi-Channel Expertise:
  Sell across our integrated suite of print and digital platforms driven by the Morning Sun
  - Print, eEdition, and
• Collaborative Spirit:
  Work closely with internal teams (sales support, marketing, etc.) to ensure flawless campaign execution and client success

• Strong communication
• Proven sales experience (media sales a plus!)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team
• Passion for helping local businesses grow

• Uncapped commission
• A chance to sell some of the most trusted names in journalism

MI Local Media (pronounced My Local Media) is the newly formed media group that unites the most trusted local news brands across metro Detroit including community papers such as Oakland Press, Macomb Daily, The News-Herald and Morning Sun. Our network delivers unmatched local reach at scale, connecting advertisers with readers who rely on us every day for the stories that shape their neighborhoods.

If you thrive on fresh opportunities, meaningful community impact, and the energy of building something new, MI Local Media is where youll want to make your mark. Sell smarter. Grow faster. Lead the future of media with us.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

Our commitment extends to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application, testing, and interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please let our HR team know by contacting us at  We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.