Part-Time Newsroom & Admin Assistant

Adams MultiMedia; Caledonia (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Adams Multimedia in Minnesota is seeking a part-time office assistant to support our newsroom and business operations. You will handle administrative tasks, manage reader and subscriber inquiries, and assist editorial and advertising teams in a deadline-driven environment.

The position starts at $16.00 per hour and offers flexible hours. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, solid digital basics, a high school diploma, and a precise eye for detail to ensure accurate notices and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; media or journalism coursework is a plus.
• Excellent communication and phone etiquette under tight time constraints.
• Strong digital skills, including database management and basic content platforms.
• Superior accuracy to prevent errors in published notices and billing.

Responsibilities

• Newsroom support: Direct tips, press releases, and breaking news calls to editors or reporters.
• Subscriber relations: Answer phones to handle subscription renewals, delivery issues, and reader feedback.
• Public notices & obituaries: Format, log, and process incoming notices and public legal announcements.
• Archiving & Research: Maintain the newspaper's physical clipping library and digital story archive.
• Ad Coordination: Help the sales team process advertising insertion orders and sort billing paperwork.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong digital skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Media/Journalism coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content management platforms

Job description

Adams Multimedia in Minnesota is seeking a part-time office assistant to support our newsroom and business operations. You will handle administrative tasks, manage reader and subscriber inquiries, and assist editorial and advertising teams in a deadline-driven environment.

The position starts at $16.00 per hour and offers flexible hours. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, solid digital basics, a high school diploma, and a precise eye for detail to ensure accurate notices and