Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Marketing Director in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects
• Coordinate events, activities, and training produced by the Marketing department
• Explore new avenues of marketing directly to students using the vast network of college media organizations
• Assist Sales Manager in working with local businesses and university groups to generate revenue through partnerships
• Act as the Public Relations specialist by connecting and building relationships with student groups, university departments, and fraternity & sorority life
• Create engaging and interesting campaigns that target our readership and audience at the University of Minnesota campus
• Brainstorm and execute creative ways to market the Minnesota Daily through social media, email, website, podcasting, and print mediums
• Collaborate with the Marketing Associate and Digital Strategy department to plan and execute social media campaigns
• Meet weekly with the other Marketing & Admin leaders to communicate about upcoming and ongoing projects
• Help lead & train the Marketing Associates in assisting with projects

Requirements

• Must be a University of Minnesota student with at least 2 semesters remaining
• Availability to work during the summer months
• Ability to work some weekends and nights at promotional events and/or activities
• Knowledge of marketing, advertising, and public relations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, or equivalent programs
• Familiarity with social media and content creation
• Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and take directions