About The Roanoke Times

Imagine being a part of an incredible global company, but having the support and growth-opportunities of a community-based team. This is employment with The Roanoke Times.

The Roanoke Times/roanoke.com strives to be the leading information provider in Southwest Virginia. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region that is well known for its magnificent natural beauty is home to 600,000 people and boasts several leading research and liberal arts campuses. As the major metropolitan area west of Richmond, Roanoke has a lot to offer its residents and visitors. So does The Roanoke Times, which is ranked in the top 10 of all newspapers in the country in terms of percentage of readership by area adults, and roanoke.com, which is consistently voted the area's most popular website.

Owned by Landmark Communications, The Roanoke Times/roanoke.com is dedicated to connecting residents with our community and the world. We offer exciting job opportunities in many different areas and are always interested in adding new talent to our team. Candidates may come from different backgrounds and we look for that diversity of ideas and experience but they all share the common trait of a relentless drive for excellence. If you want to keep learning and growing professionally, and if a challenging team-based environment fits with your image of the ideal workplace, let's talk.

Ethical Conduct

• Does the "right thing" even if it is difficult or unpopular.
• Gives an honest and timely report of actions, progress and outcomes.

Get Results

• Delivers operational excellence.
• Excels at achieving goals.
• Makes effective and timely decisions.
• Knows how to make money.
• Communicates effectively.

Customer Focus

• Pro actively seeks information from customers about their needs.
• Builds customer requirements into products and work processes.
• Frequently goes above and beyond the normal call of duty to enhance a customers experience.

Develops People

• Treats others and their opinions with respect.
• Achieves diversity in the workforce.
• Earns others' confidence by providing effective coaching,mentoring and direct feedback.
• Demonstrates an active concern for people and their needs.
• Builds and maintains credibility and trust.
• Attracts and retains only the best talent.

Innovative

• Embraces alternative thinking for improving results and problem solving.
• Takes intelligent risks.
• Deals effectively with unforeseen circumstances.
• Pursues new learning.

Strategic Leadership

• Uses objective analysis in planning, problem solving and decision-making.
• Accurately assesses critical success factors and implements winning strategies.
• Is frugal with company resources.
• Works effectively with others to create a shared vision.

Commitment to Landmark and it's Core Characteristics

• Puts the needs and business interests of Landmark first over personal gain.
• Would like to make a career with Landmark.
• Demonstrates Landmark's commitment to public service.