The Northern Light Advertising Representative

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 is UAA’s student-run newspaper. TNL is seeking to hire student workers for advertising representatives. If you are interested and have experience in the field of advertising, business, or journalism we invite you to apply.

The Northern Light advertising representative helps sell advertising for The Northern Light. They also help with public communications of the paper. Working for The Northern Light offers an unique opportunity to UAA students to learn about publishing and the news media. Staff have access to industry professionals, professional equipment, and chances to submit material for awards. The Northern Light is UAA’s student-run newspaper and explains issues that affect UAA while providing balanced coverage in representing students, staff, faculty and the greater community. The paper publishes stories online at www.thenorthernlight.org and in print – distributed throughout the UAA campus and the Anchorage community.

To thrive in this role, applicants should have experience with customer service and processing transactions. Applicants should possess excellent communication and time management skills. Applicants should be team players who are good at giving and receiving constructive feedback. Applicants should have an understanding of how to use spreadsheets, experience with customer service and basic knowledge of graphic design. Applicants need to be comfortable with emailing and cold calling clients. File management and organization are important aspects to this job. Applicants should be interested in the news media and public relations.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must pay close attention to details and be able to follow strict deadlines. They need strong writing and research skills. Applicants must have experience with design software such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.

• a. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or b. Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and c. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), be in good academic standing, or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee. d. Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer. e. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility. f. Position reappointment is contingent upon successful progress toward degree completion and performance evaluation.

Position Details

This is a part-time, 8 - 12 hours a week, student position paying $14.10/hour.

This position is open to undergraduate students only.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cheryl Devenny, at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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