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Since the first Daily was published in 1900, the Daily has grown to become the largest student-written and student-managed newspaper in the nation and the 4th largest newspaper in Minnesota. The Minnesota Daily has a reputation for excellence and many Daily alumni have moved on to well-known organizations including: the Star Tribune, Fallon McElligott, The St. Paul Pioneer Press, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal.
Working at the Daily is one of the best decisions you can make. You will receive relevant experience while working in a fun environment alongside your peers. The Daily's network of alumni and supporters, not to mention its tradition of award-winning success, translates into unparalleled opportunities for professional jobs and internships.
The Daily trains an average of 250 student employees per year in writing, reviewing, editing, photography, finance, sales marketing, creative design, information systems and communications and development.
Current Openings:| Position | Applications Due By | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|
| Art Director | 5:00 PM Wednesday September 10th, 2008 | The Minnesota Daily is looking for an Art Director. Position responsibilities include overseeing the department’s designers, assigning projects, providing art direction and advice, designing advertisements and in-house projects, and working alongside the Advertising Production Manager to set advertising and project deadlines. Must have demonstrated skill as a designer. Must have broad knowledge of copywriting and art direction. Good skills in design, typography, grammar, spelling, and layout required. Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, required. Experience with Flash preferred. Must be a U of MN student. |
| Advertising Production Designer | 5:00 PM Wednesday September 10th, 2008 | The Minnesota Daily is currently on the look out for somebody to fill our need for a Advertising Production Graphic Designer. Responsibilities include integrating text and graphics into finished advertisements, designing promotions for The Minnesota Daily, and ensuring incoming advertisements are properly formatted and sorted. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, detail-oriented person with an interest in graphic arts design, advertising, and typography. Experience in graphic design or visual communication courses or other related areas is required. Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is required. Must be a University of Minnesota student |
| Photo Intern | 5:00 PM Wednesday September 10th, 2008 | The Minnesota Daily is seeking a Photography Intern who could be described as a talented, ambitious individual interested in shooting quality photography within deadlines. The Minnesota Daily photo department is fully digital and will supply all necessary equipment. Our Photography Intern also assists with any special assignments as directed by the Photo Editor.
The successful candidate will have strong interest in photojournalism and posses a portfolio of quality photos as well as a demonstrated knowledge of photographic equipment use. A one-semester commitment is required. Please submit a portfolio (or CD) of previous work to the front desk of The Minnesota Daily once application is submitted. Must be a University of Minnesota student to qualify for consideration. |
| Marketing Intern | 5:00 PM Wednesday September 10th, 2008 | The Marketing Communications Department at The Minnesota Daily is responsible for promoting The Minnesota Daily publication and brand to various publics. Currently we are offering an interested individual in the Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or Business field an opportunity to become our Marketing Intern. Responsibilities Responsible for in-house department marketing and advertising efforts, marketing newsletter creation, website promotions, and assistance at promotional events/activities produced by the Marketing Communications Department. Qualifications Must be a University of Minnesota student, interested in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or Business field. Strong communication, strong work ethic, self-motivated, and desire to learn. Ability to withstand safe outdoor weather conditions while working/attending promotional events and activities. Ability to lift up to twenty pounds when working with promotional materials. Must be able to work 10 hours per week during the school term. **Note position is only for one academic semester. |
| Communications Intern | 5:00 PM Wednesday September 10th, 2008 | The Marketing Communications Department at The Minnesota Daily is responsible for promoting The Minnesota Daily publication and brand to various publics. Currently we are offering an interested individual in the Public Relations or Communications filed an opportunity to become our Communications Intern. Responsibilities Responsible for in house communications, including: employee newsletter, employee event planning. Will also assist the Communications Coordinator with community service and goodwill event/project planning, and Marketing Communications Department with promotional events and activities. Qualifications Must be a University of Minnesota student, interested in Public Relations or Communications related field. Strong communication, strong work ethic, self-motivated, and desire to learn. Ability to withstand safe outdoor weather conditions while working/attending promotional events and activities. Ability to lift up to twenty pounds when working with promotional materials. Must be able to work 10 hours per week during the school term. **Note position is only for one academic semester. |
| Human Resources Representative | 5:00 PM Wednesday September 17th, 2008 | Minnesota Daily is looking for a competent and motivated individual to join our Human Resources team.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for assisting hiring managers in selection and hiring process; reviews, develops and enforces organizational policies and procedures; implements and administer performance management system and merit increase process; continuously provides recommendations on improving HR practices and organizational operational efficiency and effectiveness.
* Responsible for job posting, applicant tracking and responding to applicant inquiries * Assists hiring managers in selecting and interviewing job candidates; creates rating system for evaluating job candidates? interview performance; conducts new employee orientations * Revises job descriptions and conducts job evaluations to ensure legal compliance with FLSA * Conducts organization training needs assessment. * Develops and analyze surveys such as Employee Opinion Survey to collect employees thoughts and make changes when necessary; works with Survey Research department to implement Upward Flow program each semester * Conducts and coordinates semester-end performance appraisals and grace semester programs * Proactively involves in other HR initiatives such as compensation, employee relations to fulfill ongoing needs of the Daily * Sends bound volumes to E&L, coordinates with Fleet Service for car maintenance * Any other tasks assigned by the Human Resources Manager
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION * Must be a University of Minnesota student * Previous Human Resources experience/coursework preferred SKILLS/COMPETENCIES * Strong analytical problem solving skills * Strong innovation skills * Strong customer commitment * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask * Ability to work independently and as part of a team PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Ability to hear and speak English clearly * Ability to see and type
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. |
| Assistant Information Systems Manager | 5:00 PM Friday September 12th, 2008 | The Minnesota Daily is looking for an individual with experience in IS and management. Some of the responsibilities include organizing maintenance, troubleshooting, and the repair of the Daily computer equipment. Training and supervision is involved, along with documentation of hardware and software. Applicants must be a University of Minnesota student and have experience in automation at the hardware and software levels. The ability to troubleshoot complex issues is favorable. It helps to have an understanding of the Minnesota Daily’s computer architecture and systems. |
| Assistant LAN Administrator | 5:00 PM Friday September 12th, 2008 | The Minnesota Daily is seeking someone to fill the position of Assistant LAN Administrator. This individual will be responsible for upgrading, maintaining, repairing, training, and backups for Novell, NT, and Unix environments. Responsible for all network security. Applicants must be University of Minnesota students and have experience with network administration. Prefer CAN, CNE, or MCSE certifications. Must have knowledge or aptitude to learn Daily operating systems and environment, as well as demonstrated leadership ability. |
If you are interested in working at The Minnesota Daily, please stop by our offices at 2221 University Avenue SE Suite 450 to fill out an application, or click here to apply online.
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