Summer Communications Executive

Department: Marketing (Suite 450) Reports To: Marketing Director Hours: 10-12 per week Pay: $250 per pay period

Pay Period: Staff is paid semi-monthly (twice a month). The Marketing department is a vital component of The Minnesota Daily, mndaily.com and Gopher Life Magazine and is responsible for promoting the brands’ readership and engagement, events, brand management, and more. The Summer Marketing Communications Executive assists the Marketing Director in all internal and external promotion activities, including developing a strategic plan for the future term.

This temporary position runs from May 30, 2026 – July 25, 2026.

Responsibilities Collaborate with the Marketing Director in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects Monitor social and cultural trends to implement in the organization Analyze metrics and analytics of digital platforms to improve and execute strategy Create engaging and interesting campaigns that target our readership and audience at the University of Minnesota campus with the other Marketing Associates Take initiative to go off-site to film/create content Meet weekly with the other Marketing Associates to communicate about upcoming and ongoing projects Assist the Sales Department in working with local businesses and university groups to generate revenue through partnerships, events and agency services Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications Must be a University of Minnesota student Availability to work in-person during 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, organization and interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and take directions APPLY HERE *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.*