University of Alaska
The Northern Light Advertising Representative
University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99504
The Northern Light (TNL) is UAA’s student-run newspaper, funded by student media fees and advertising revenue. 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.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.The Northern Light advertising representative helps sell advertising for The Northern Light.
Working for The Northern Light offers a unique opportunity for 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. Much of this work can be done remotely, so applicants must 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.
Applicants can expect to work 8 - 12 hours per week.
Pay is $12.27 per hour.
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.
To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must:
Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or
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
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.
Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer.
An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.
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 $12.27/hour.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
Applicant Instructions:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
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 UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
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.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Micah Perino, Student Governance Fiscal Technician, at mjperino@alaska.edu.
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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While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.The Northern Light advertising representative helps sell advertising for The Northern Light.
Working for The Northern Light offers a unique opportunity for 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. Much of this work can be done remotely, so applicants must 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.
Applicants can expect to work 8 - 12 hours per week.
Pay is $12.27 per hour.
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.
To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must:
Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or
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
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.
Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer.
An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.
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 $12.27/hour.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
Applicant Instructions:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
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 UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
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.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Micah Perino, Student Governance Fiscal Technician, at mjperino@alaska.edu.
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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