Student Advertising Rep — Newsroom (Part-Time)

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Northern Light, UAA’s student-run newspaper, is seeking student advertising representatives to help sell advertising and support public communications for the paper. This part-time position gives UAA students a hands-on opportunity to learn about publishing and the news media while balancing coursework.

Open to undergraduate students enrolled in the UA system, with 6+ credits, a 2.0 GPA, and a willingness to work 8–12 hours per week at $14.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in UA system with six or more credit hours this semester or plans to enroll next.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and good academic standing.
• Experience with design software such as Illustrator or Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Sell advertising for The Northern Light and assist with public communications.
• Coordinate with clients and manage transactional processes.
• Maintain file organization and assist with outreach tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Team player

Spreadsheet knowledge

Graphic design basics

Emailing / cold calling

File management

Public relations awareness

Education

Enrolled in UA system with 6+ credits in current semester

GPA at least 2.0; good academic standing

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Northern Light, UAA’s student-run newspaper, is seeking student advertising representatives to help sell advertising and support public communications for the paper. This part-time position gives UAA students a hands-on opportunity to learn about publishing and the news media while balancing coursework.

Open to undergraduate students enrolled in the UA system, with 6+ credits, a 2.0 GPA, and a willingness to work 8–12 hours per week at $14.10 per hour.