Sales Assistant

Undisclosed; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Adams Multimedia and the Caledonia Argus in southern Minnesota are seeking a fast-thinking, highly organized part-time office assistant to support our newsroom and business operations. You will handle administrative duties, manage reader and subscriber inquiries, and assist editorial and advertising teams in a deadline-driven environment.

Starting salary is $16.00 per hour. The role includes newsroom support, subscriber relations, processing public notices and obituaries, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and phone etiquette under tight deadlines.
• Strong digital skills including database management and basic content platforms.
• High school diploma or equivalent; media or journalism coursework is a plus.
• 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 for subscription renewals, delivery issues, and reader feedback.
• Public Notices & Obituaries: Format, log, and process notices and legal announcements.
• Archiving & Research: Maintain clipping library and digital story archive.
• Ad Coordination: Help sales process insertion orders and sort billing paperwork.

Skills

Excellent communication

Digital skills

Attention to accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Part-time office assistant with one of southern Minnesotas leading multimedia companies! Adams Multimedia and the Caledonia Argus are seeking a fast-thinking and highly organized part-time office assistant to support our newsroom and business operations. Candidate will handle administrative duties, manage reader and subscriber inquiries, and assist editorial and advertising teams in a deadline-driven environment, along with other duties as assigned. Starting salary will be $16/hr.

Main Duties and Tasks include:

• Newsroom Support: Direct tips, press releases, and breaking news calls to the correct editors or reporters.
• Subscriber Relations: Answer phones to handle subscription renewals, delivery issues, and general reader feedback.
• Public Notices & Obituaries: Format, log, and process incoming obituary 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 7 insertion orders and sort billing paperwork.

Skills Needed:

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

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Salary/Compensation: $16.00 per hour