Advertising Representative

**Overview:** The Northern Light is seeking a student worker to fill the role of Advertising Representative. As an Advertising Representative, you will help sell advertising for The Northern Light, UAA's student-run newspaper. You will also assist with public communications of the paper. **Responsibilities:**
• Sell advertising space to clients
• Assist with public communications of the paper
• Provide excellent customer service and processing transactions
• Possess excellent communication and time management skills
• File management and organization are important aspects of this job
• Be comfortable with emailing and cold calling clients
• Have a basic understanding of graphic design and be willing to learn more
• *Qualifications:**
• Experience with customer service and processing transactions
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a team and give/receive constructive feedback
• Understanding of how to use spreadsheets
• Basic knowledge of graphic design
• Comfortable with emailing and cold calling clients
• File management and organization skills
• *Benefits:**
• Part-time, 8-12 hours a week, student position paying $13.29/hour
• Opportunity to learn about publishing and the news media
• Access to industry professionals and professional equipment
• Chance to submit material for awards
• Eligible for student employment with the University of Alaska system
• Position reappointment is contingent upon successful progress toward degree completion and performance evaluation