Campus Opinion Columnist — Weekly Essays (700-1000w)

Paycom - ATS; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 220 - 670; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Daily is seeking student writers in Minneapolis to contribute opinion columns. Writers are paid per piece, with no guaranteed minimum, and must produce 700–1000 words weekly, framing news within a broader context.

Candidates should be Minnesota students with excellent writing skills and a strong interest in opinion writing, able to work under strict deadlines, and familiar with the Twin Cities campus. No journalism degree required; applications welcome from all majors.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Minnesota student.
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge of grammar and style conventions.
• Strong interest in opinion writing.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write one column per week (700-1000 words).
• Collaborate with opinion page editor on content and style.
• Read coverage and conduct research to frame opinions.
• Attend weekly pitch meetings and contribute to others' pitches.

Skills

Excellent writing

Deadline-driven

Opinion writing

Education

University of Minnesota student

Job description

The Minnesota Daily is seeking student writers in Minneapolis to contribute opinion columns. Writers are paid per piece, with no guaranteed minimum, and must produce 700–1000 words weekly, framing news within a broader context.

Candidates should be Minnesota students with excellent writing skills and a strong interest in opinion writing, able to work under strict deadlines, and familiar with the Twin Cities campus. No journalism degree required; applications welcome from all majors.