Advertising Internship

The Minnesota Star Tribune • Fridley, MN

9d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building
on an extraordinary 158 year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous
other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota.
We are the heart and voice of the North.

Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people,
ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We’re seeking dynamic
leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this
future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state’s most trusted
institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to
hear from you.

The Star Tribune has an exciting Advertising Internship opportunity for
a college-level student to engage with our sales and ad operations teams at our
headquarters in Minneapolis MN.

In this role, you will gain experience in many aspects of ad operations,
marketing, and sales. You’ll be embedded within a specific team but work across
groups to gain knowledge and experience. Our internship is hands-on and acts as
a feeder program to future Star Tribune careers. This position will be starting
immediately.

Requirements

• Must be a junior, senior, or recent grad in undergraduate college studies, with a focus on sales and/or marketing.
• Excellent verbal, written and over-the-phone communication skills; strong interpersonal skills with a comfort in working with people.
• Understanding of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with Microsoft Teams experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong customer service orientation, organization skills, and attention to detail.
• Interest in research and continuous learning.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of Microsoft Dynamics, LinkedIn Navigator, Google Analytics, and digital marketing.
• Learn prospecting techniques and tips to reach decision-makers, and develop the skills to create professional presentations for proposals and reporting.
• Develop knowledge around constructing & auditing digital ad campaigns.
• Build relationships with our Account Executives, Ad Operations, Marketing, and Content teams.

Benefits

• Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy for parking or Metro Transit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed