EXPLORE THE DAILY

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Executive Director

Hours: 16 per week

Paid: $16.25 per hour           

The Human Resources Director is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support the overall goals and mission of the Minnesota Daily. They oversee all aspects of the HR function, including recruitment, employee development, performance management, and employee relations. The HR Director ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations and serves as an advisor to department and division leaders on HR-related matters. They lead the HR team, fostering a positive and inclusive environment while driving organizational success through evolving people management practices.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the organization and maintenance of employee information via ADP and other systems
• Collaborate with business units to source, develop, and retain the best talent
• Communicate organizational values, policies, and practices with all employees
• Create and lead all-staff meetings and trainings with OP members
• Supervise and develop human resources staff members
• Analyze employee data to make continuous organizational improvements
• Address all employee-relation concerns that arise promptly
• Supervise performance management system by maintaining job descriptions and administering performance reviews semiannually
• Work with OP members to research and develop new policies and procedures
• Update employee handbook and policies annually
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations, including EEO and OSHA
• Respond promptly to requests for employment history and data
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a University of Minnesota student
• Ability to work effectively with people with diverse identities
• Ability to display a professional manner at all times
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn necessary computer programs
• Knowledge of human resources preferred
• Management experience preferred

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All UMN Twin Cities enrolled students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Human Resources Director

Hours: 12 per week

Paid: $15.82 per hour

The Assistant Human Resources Director is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Human Resources Director in overseeing all aspects of the human resources function within the Minnesota Daily. They play a key role in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and initiatives that align with the Daily’s mission. Additionally, they engage with department management to ensure effective recruitment practices, employee relations, and performance management.

Responsibilities:

• Onboard and welcome new Daily staff members
• Update and maintain employee information and staff records
• Monitor staffing levels and recruit new talent when necessary
• Help digitize and standardize human resources practices
• Update and maintain job descriptions
• Manage jobs page and postings
• Gather HR feedback from employees in the form of surveys
• Respond to staff needs, requests, and questions promptly
• Attend weekly HR staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Director

Qualifications:

• Must be a University of Minnesota student
• Ability to work effectively with people with diverse identities
• Ability to display a professional manner at all times
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong time-management skills and tactics
• Basic knowledge of human resources preferred

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All UMN Twin Cities enrolled students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Human Resources Director

Hours: 8 per week

Paid: $15.57 per hour

Human Resources Associates is a great introductory role to human resources that provides support to the HR department. They assist with organization recruitment, including the management of applications and coordinating onboarding sessions. They also help maintain employee records and assist with employee development and engagement opportunities for Daily employees. Associates may also participate in HR projects and initiatives to support the overall HR function within the Minnesota Daily.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with onboarding orientations and paperwork
• Assist in planning HR events and functions
• Encourage employee well-being and positive interactions
• Identify opportunities for employee growth and learning
• Establish yourself as a core employee relations expert
• Utilize knowledge of HR processes to aid in the function of the department
• Attend weekly HR staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Director

Qualifications:

• Must be a University of Minnesota student
• Ability to work effectively with people with diverse identities
• Ability to display a professional manner at all times
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to necessary computer programs

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Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Finance

Reports To: General Manager

Hours: 15/week. Work must be performed in the office during normal business hours (9-5, M-F).

Paid: $16.25/hr

The Controller – Finance is one of five staff members who make up the finance department of the Minnesota Daily, the independent student-run campus news organization at the University of Minnesota. The finance department is responsible for the financial management and health of the entire organization and works with other departments to manage the budget, revenue, expenses, payroll, accounting, and all financial activities.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain company general ledger through Quickbooks
• Supervise the creation of GL entries by accountants
• Produce monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement)
• Work with Controller – Budget to coordinate actual revenue/expenses reporting with budget
• Attend monthly meetings to present a monthly report to the board of directors
• Reconcile bank statements
• Monitor bank balances and investment account; consult with an investment adviser
• Work with an outside accounting firm to produce annual audit, tax reports
• Respond to inquiries from outside agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a University of Minnesota student
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Working knowledge of MS Excel; experience with Quickbooks desired
• Completion of Accounting 5101 (Intermediate Accounting I) or equivalent
• Strong personal computer and business software skill
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff and others
• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles

This is a management-level position that requires some prior knowledge and/or experience in financial operations.

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Finance

Reports To: Controller

Hours: 10 per week. Work must be performed in MN Daily office during normal business hours (9-5, M-F).

Paid: $15.82/hr

The Assistant Controller is one of four staff members who make up the finance department at the Minnesota Daily, the independent student-run news organization at the University of Minnesota. The Finance Department is responsible for the financial management and health of
the entire organization and works with other departments to manage budget, revenue, expenses, payroll, accounting, and all financial activities.

Responsibilities:

● Assist in maintaining the company general ledger through Quickbooks
● Assist in the creation of GL entries by accountants
● Complete tasks assigned to the Finance Department by the General Manager
● Work closely with the Controller to complete month end accounting activities
● Provide assistance and/ or training when needed to General Accountants
● Review the completion of work by General Accountants, providing feedback when necessary
● Assist the Controller in collecting documentation for annual audit, tax reports
● Complete payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable tasks when General Accountants are unable
● Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

● Must be a university of Minnesota Student
● Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
● Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
● Strong personal computer and business software skills
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, management, and vendors
● Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software preferred

NOTE: Completion of or enrollment in ACCT 2050 (Financial Reporting) is desirable. This is an entry-level position intended to prepare students to move up to management and leadership roles.

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Finance

Reports To: Controller

Hours: 10 per week. Work must be performed in the office during normal business hours (9-5, M-F).

Paid: $15.57/hr

The General Accountant positions are two of four staff members who make up the finance department at the Minnesota Daily, the independent student-run news organization at the University of Minnesota. The Finance Department is responsible for the financial management and health of the entire organization and works with other departments to manage budget, revenue, expenses, payroll, accounting, and all financial activities.

Responsibilities:

● Assist with bi-weekly and monthly payroll in ADP and required payroll journal entries
● Assist with processes of accounts payable, creating checks and completing month end processes
● Assist with processes of accounts receivable, depositing checks at the bank and completing month end reconciliations
● Complete tasks assigned by the controller and assistant controller
● Attend weekly Finance meetings
● Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

● Must be a university of Minnesota Student
● Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
● Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
● Strong personal computer and business software skills
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, management, and vendors
● Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software preferred

NOTE: Completion of or enrollment in ACCT 2050 (Financial Reporting) is desirable. This is an entry-level position intended to prepare students to move up to management and leadership roles.

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply

Department: Admin Division

Reports To: Director of Sales & Executive Director/GM

Hours: 25 hours scheduled around class schedule, during normal business hours
(Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Paid: $16.25/hr

The Sales Manager is responsible for managing the MN Daily Media Sales Department. Duties include forecasting and managing revenue budgets/generation, training & development of the sales staff, working with the Executive Director, Director of Sales and staff to develop new products, platforms and services that benefit the Daily and the UMN community. 

The Sales Manager leads and trains a team of account coordinators, account executives and the Assistant Sales Manager. They also work closely with the Business Operations Officer, Marketing Director, Creative Director, Digital Director, and Marketing Department to plan and present comprehensive campaign packages to clients wanting to reach the campus market.

Responsibilities:

• Set, manage and achieve revenue goals
• Hire, train, support and supervise account coordinators, executives and the Assistant Sales Manager
• Monitor sales activity and goals — and analyze performance versus goals
• Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction to all customers
• Conduct weekly sales meetings
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Sales Department
• Manage sales, production, and placement of ads on all of the MN Daily platforms (i.e. email edition, website, social media, print and outdoor)
• Set sales and production deadlines; collaborate on the annual publication schedule, including special issues, digital products and the email edition.
• Provide sales and promotional materials for account executives; suggest ad prospects; coach the team when necessary
• Develop and maintain relationships with current customers
• Meet with clients to discuss their advertising needs
• Offer opportunities to reach the campus market through Minnesota Daily
• Develop proposals, solve problems, and provide follow-through
• Seek opportunities to build relationships with prospective customers
• Research potential advertisers & create sales pitches to attract new business
• Provide consistent customer service to accounts in order to ensure their longevity
• Send proof of publication to clients for each advertisement run date
• Work cooperatively with the Business Division to generate sponsorships and promotions that benefit the Daily
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to design sales materials and ensure ads are designed and run correctly
• Process department payroll and commissions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled University of Minnesota student able to make a minimum one-year commitment
• Experience in advertising sales and customer service required
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with a range of clients and colleagues
• Strong work ethic & self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn/develop sound business practices
• Good organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to hear and speak English clearly
• Verbal and written intelligence when assisting customers
• Ability to visually analyze advertisements and contracts
• Professional appearance and demeanor when representing the company
• Ability to lead and inspire a staff

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All UMN Twin Cities enrolled students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Admin Division

Reports To: Director of Sales & Sales Manager

Hours: 20 hours scheduled around class schedule, during normal business hours
(Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Paid: $15.82/hr

The Assistant Sales Manager is responsible for helping the Sales Manager manage the MN Daily Media Sales Department. Duties include managing revenue generation, training & development of the sales staff, working with the Business Division and other staff to develop new products, platforms and services that benefit the Daily and the UMN community.

The Assistant Sales Manager helps lead and train a team of account coordinators, account executives with the Sales Manager. They also work closely with the Business Operations Officer, Marketing Director, Creative Director, Digital Director, and Marketing Department to plan and present comprehensive campaign packages to clients wanting to reach the campus market.

Responsibilities:

• Help make progress toward achieving sales goals
• Help hire, train, support and supervise account coordinators and account executives
• Monitor sales activity, help meet sales goals and analyze the overall performance versus the actual goals
• Help conduct weekly sales meetings
• Work closely with sales manager on maintaining the sales department, workflows, and providing support as needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with current customers
• Meet with clients to discuss their advertising needs
• Offer opportunities to reach the campus market through Minnesota Daily
• Develop proposals, solve problems, and provide follow-through
• Seek opportunities to build relationships with prospective customers
• Research potential advertisers & create sales pitches to attract new business
• Provide consistent customer service to accounts in order to ensure their longevity
• Suggest new product ideas and suggest ad prospects
• Send proof of publication to clients for each advertisement run date
• Other duties as assigned by the sales manager

Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled University of Minnesota student able to make a minimum one-year commitment
• Experience in advertising sales and customer service required
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with a range of clients and colleagues
• Strong work ethic & self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn/develop sound business practices
• Good organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to hear and speak English clearly
• Verbal and written intelligence when assisting customers
• Ability to visually analyze advertisements and contracts
• Professional appearance and demeanor when representing the company
• Ability to lead and inspire a staff

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All UMN Twin Cities enrolled students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Admin Division

Reports To: Director of Sales & Sales Manager

Hours: 20 hours scheduled around class schedule, during normal business hours
(Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Pay: $15.57/hr

The team of account executives is responsible for supporting the Director of Sales and the Sales Manager by generating revenue that supports the Minnesota Daily. AEs work with local businesses, university groups, and departments and offer access to the University market through digital, online, print and outdoor advertising, promotional events, and other innovative means.

Responsibilities:

• Generate revenue through advertising sales and marketing promotions
• Make progress toward achieving sales goals
• Work closely with managers to share information and continue training
• Maintain weekly office hours and attend weekly sales meetings
• Develop and maintain relationships with current customers
• Meet with clients to discuss their advertising needs
• Offer opportunities to reach the campus market through Minnesota Daily
• Develop proposals, solve problems, and provide follow-through
• Seek opportunities to build relationships with prospective customers
• Research potential advertisers & create sales pitches to attract new business
• Provide consistent customer service to accounts in order to ensure their longevity
• Suggest new product ideas and suggest ad prospects
• Send proof of publication to clients for each advertisement run date
• Maintain account records by tracking sales and payment status via the Daily’s CRM platform
• Other duties as assigned by the sales manager and Assistant Sales Manager
  

Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled University of Minnesota student able to make a minimum one-year commitment
• Interest in learning advertising sales and customer service required
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with a range of clients and colleagues
• Strong work ethic & self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to hear and speak English clearly
• Professional appearance and demeanor when representing the company

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All UMN Twin Cities enrolled students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Business

Reports To: Director of Sales & Sales Manager

Hours: 15 hours scheduled around class schedule, during normal business hours
(Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Pay: $15.57/hr

Account Coordinators are responsible for supporting the Sales team by organizational, systemic and logistical assistance. This team works with the MN Daily Sales team to generate revenue that supports the Minnesota Daily and MNDaily.com. ACs work with the Director of Sales, Account Executives and the Executive Director to provide clients, university groups, and departments access to the University of Minnesota market through online and print advertising, promotional events, and other innovative means.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and support the Sales team in its day-to-day functions and revenue generation operations
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective customers through team support function
• Help develop proposals, solve problems, and provide follow-through
• Help seek opportunities to build relationships with prospective customers
• Assist in researching potential advertisers & agency clients
• Provide consistent customer service to accounts
• Maintain account records by tracking orders, sales goals and payment statuses via the Daily’s CRM platform
• Work closely with managers to share information and continue ongoing training of the department
• Maintain weekly office hours and attend weekly sales meetings
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled University of Minnesota student able to make a minimum one-year commitment
• Interest in learning advertising sales and customer service required
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with a range of clients and colleagues
• Strong work ethic & self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to hear and speak English clearly
• Professional appearance and demeanor when representing the company

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Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All UMN Twin Cities enrolled students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Sales

Reports To: Director of Sales & Sales Manager

Hours: 10 hours scheduled around class schedule, during normal business hours

(Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Pay: $15.57/hr

The Graphic Designer is responsible for supporting the Sales team by assisting in the creation of sales materials and ad design work for clients. They work with the MN Daily Sales team to generate revenue that supports the Minnesota Daily and MNDaily.com. They will work primarily with the Director of Sales and Sales Manager, who will pass along assignments as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and support the Sales team and revenue generation 
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective customers through team support function
• Help develop proposals, solve problems, and provide follow-through
• Provide consistent customer service to accounts
• Maintain weekly office hours and attend weekly sales meetings
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled University of Minnesota student able to make a minimum one-year commitment
• Interest in learning advertising sales and customer service required
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with a range of clients and colleagues
• Strong work ethic & self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to hear and speak English clearly

Specific Role Qualifications:

• Well-versed in Adobe CC platforms
• Understand and are fluent in Mailchimp, Beehiiv, and email marketingL
• Have a solid understanding of design and visual communication principles and color theory

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Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All UMN Twin Cities enrolled students are encouraged to apply.