University of St. Thomas · 12 hours ago
Student Media Staff (News, KUST, Advertising and Public Relations), The Crest (the university's student-led news media)
St. Paul, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe University of St. Thomas is hiring for various staff positions at The Crest, their student-led news organization. The role involves reporting, media design, advertising, and public relations tasks, providing a fun environment to build a resume while working with professionals.
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Responsibilities
Reporting/newswriting staff work on breaking news, submit story ideas, produce stories as assigned, and work in the studio as assigned. We are especially looking for people with interest in sports
Photo and video staff work with news staff to provide photos and videos as part of stories. Photographers and videographers can also create their own, stand-alone visual media stories
Media design staff work with reporting staff to create visuals such as infographics for text-based stories and for social media; designers also with advertising/public relations staff to create visuals as needed for promotional purposes
Advertising and public relations staff develop and implement promotions for The Crest on campus, and they also create advertising and write public relations materials
KUST staff work with the KUST station manager and other staff at The Crest to promote and manage the station as well as DJ and contribute to KUST podcasts and other content
All staff are eligible to work in the studio
All staff also:
Adhere to deadlines
Attend all staff meetings
Attend two 100-minute shifts per week
All staff may be assigned to other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Has enthusiasm for storytelling, and a commitment to a future in media in some capacity
Understanding or willingness to learn relevant skills (e.g. AP Style), equipment (e.g. cameras) and software (e.g. Adobe suite) as needed
Has relevant coursework or previous experience relevant to the job (but if you are enthusiastic, don't let this stop you from applying)
Is dynamic, personable, flexible, organized, and has a team orientation
Possesses problem-solving skills
Is responsive, reliable, flexible and possesses good judgment
Attend all staff meetings
Attend two 100-minute shifts per week
Adhere to deadlines
Preferred
We are especially looking for people with interest in sports
Company
University of St. Thomas
Located in the Twin Cities of Minnesota (USA), the University of St.
Founded in 1885
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.03MKey Investors
Minnesota Department of Public SafetyOtto Bremer Trust
2025-10-23Grant· $5M
2022-08-11Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Audra Nuru
Endowed Chair of Social Sciences
Trent Brager
Data Engineer
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