Dear readers,
We need your help. The coronavirus crisis in Portland is a major threat to the Mercury's ability to keep the city informed. We pride ourselves on having navigated many storms in the world of independent local media, but this time is different.
90% of our revenue—from advertising, ticketing fees, and our own events—is directly tied to people getting together in groups. The coronavirus situation has virtually eliminated this income all at once. At a time when the city needs local coverage more than ever, we're asking for your help to support continued coverage or everything happening in Portland. You can make one-time or recurring donations. We can't say enough how much we appreciate your support. Thank you.
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Jobs
Sales - The Portland Mercury is always looking for experienced, and sometimes not-so-experienced, account executives for the sales team. If you are highly organized, have excellent communication skills, are self-motivated and goal-oriented then you might be a good fit. Previous experience with commission-based print/media sales is a plus but not a deal-breaker. If you think you have what it takes then send your resume and cover letter to salesinfo@portlandmercury.com.
Submissions
Writing - The Mercury rarely publishes unsolicited articles, although you are free to send them with the knowledge that, if published, they would almost certainly need to be revised to suit the format of our paper.
We are also open to queries for brilliant, original feature articles that will be of deep fascination to our readers. If you would like to submit a query, please send a description of your topic, a brief outline of the ways you hope to approach it, a suggested length for the piece, and an explanation of why the story would be a smash hit with our readers. We receive many unsolicited submissions, so don't be offended if we don't immediately respond! Please no phone calls. Email your queries to Executive Editor Erik Henriksen (erik@portlandmercury.com).
Art - The Mercury hires freelance photographers, illustrators, and comic artists, so feel free to send work samples for consideration. Same for cover submissions. No promises, and if you don't hear back from anyone it simply means we are very busy. Please no phone calls. Email website addresses or low-res samples to the art department (artdirector@portlandmercury.com).
