Sponsorships and Events Intern

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 157-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.

Job Summary:

The Minnesota Star Tribune has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and organized Sponsorships & Events Intern to join our team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in planning, coordinating, and executing various events within our organization. The Sponsorships & Events Intern will work closely with our Events Product Manager and other marketing team members to ensure the successful implementation of events ranging from smaller meetings to large-scale public-facing events. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Sponsorship and Events Manager in fulfillment of event sponsor elements including but not limited to signage placement, on-site sponsor coordination, etc.
• Responsible for documenting sponsored elements through photo and video proof of performance (POP) and preparing sponsorship recap presentations.
• Work with the Partnership and Events team to coordinate sponsor giveaways; set up, storage, distribution of materials.
• Coordinate and fulfill monthly subscriber rewards contests and ticket allocation.
• Supporting the development and execution of marketing promotional plans by creating job orders for creative requests, routing collateral for ads, collecting POP visuals.
• Lead the part-time Event Crew by training, coordinating schedule availability, staffing event activations, communicating activation details, etc.
• Assist with the preparations and execution of The Minnesota Star Tribune events including but not limited to packing and organizing event materials, loading in and out of event venues, etc.
• Manage event activations including:
  
  
  
  • Set-up and tear-down of each event.
  • Effectively engage with guests at events.
  • Promote the Minnesota Star Tribune in a positive and energetic manner.
  
  
  
  
• Execute on-site sales for Star Tribune Premium Digital Access (PDA) Subscriptions during event activations
  
  
  
  • Opportunity to earn commission on the sale of each PDA Subscription
  
  
  
  
• Know the in's & the outs of digital subscription product offerings

Qualifications:

• Pursuit of degree in marketing, business, advertising, or similar.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and potentially holidays.
• Ability to work well with a team and independently.
• Ability to learn basic tasks quickly.

Compensation:

This internship is paid $18.00/hour, plus commission on premium digital access subscription sales.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

If you're interested in this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. The Minnesota Star Tribune is dedicated to fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.