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. To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must: a. Be enrolled in the University of Ala