Cartoonist

Paycom - ATS; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Daily is seeking a student cartoonist to create one Editorial Page cartoon per week that comments on current political and social events.

You must keep up with University of Minnesota and national affairs, meet deadlines, and be willing to learn. Pay is per piece at published rates, with no hourly wage or minimum.

Applicants must be a University of Minnesota student; portfolio review will assess originality and mature artistic style.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Minnesota student.
• Portfolio review with emphasis on originality of ideas and mature artistic style.

Responsibilities

• Create one Editorial Page cartoon per week, commenting on current political and social events.
• Keep current in University of Minnesota and national affairs.
• Demonstrate undying respect for deadlines and a willingness to learn.

Job description

DepartmentOpinionsReports ToOpinions EditorHours8 per weekPayPiece rate only — you’re paid for what you file, at published rates. No hourly wage, no guaranteed minimum, no cap. No work submitted, no pay.Do you like to draw? Do you enjoy expressing your opinions on current events through your art? Do you enjoy politically charged commentary that uses satirical devices? Sounds like you’re a budding cartoonist.The Minnesota Daily is looking for cartoonists who enjoy fast-paced environments and who are ready to tell visual stories about the University of Minnesota community.ResponsibilitiesCreate one Editorial Page cartoon per week, commenting on current political and social eventsKeep current in University of Minnesota and national affairsMust have an undying respect for deadlines and should demonstrate willingness to learnQualificationsMust be a University of Minnesota studentPortfolio review with an emphasis on originality of ideas and mature artistic styleDisclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply.