On Campus Job Opportunities

  • Paid Job Opportunities at The Daily Campus

    The Daily Campus is currently hiring for multiple job openings for the 2023-2024 academic year. 

    The Daily Campus is hiring a Social Media and Outreach Coordinator.

    • Job description:

      • Coordinate with the Associate Social Media and Outreach Coordinator to manage the daily operation of all The Daily Campus’ social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). This includes scheduling/posting stories and creating graphics for these stories. 

      • Update these platforms throughout the day with changes/breaking news.

      • Develop and enact engaging strategies to interact with our readers. This may include organizing and running giveaways, promotional projects, or tabling events. 

      • Attend weekly editors’ meetings at 9 p.m. on Sundays and biweekly conferences with The Daily Campus executives.

        • Requirements:

          • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

          • Experience in social media management - able to use Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

        • To apply:

          • Submit a resume and cover letter to the following email addresses: madeline.papcun@uconn.edu, raquel.montelindo@uconn.edu, naiiya.patel@uconn.edu, charlotte.chen@uconn.edu.

          • Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. July 5, 2023.

          • A virtual interview will be scheduled after the application period ends.

          • Please also send examples of how you would promote our content on Twitter and Instagram. (You can attach screenshots of drafted posts or graphics you would use. Be creative!)

     

    The Daily Campus is hiring an Associate Social Media and Outreach Coordinator.

     

      • Job description:

        • Coordinate with the Social Media and Outreach Coordinator to manage the daily operation of all The Daily Campus’ social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). This includes scheduling/posting stories and creating graphics for these stories. 

        • Update these platforms throughout the day with changes/breaking news.

        • Develop and enact engaging strategies to interact with our readers. This may include organizing and running giveaways, promotional projects, or tabling events. 

        • Attend weekly editors’ meetings at 9 p.m. on Sundays and biweekly conferences with The Daily Campus executives.

          • Requirements:

            • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

            • Experience in social media management - able to use Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

          • To apply:

            • Submit a resume and cover letter to the following email addresses: madeline.papcun@uconn.edu, raquel.montelindo@uconn.edu, naiiya.patel@uconn.edu, charlotte.chen@uconn.edu.

            • Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. July 5, 2023.

            • A virtual interview will be scheduled after the application period ends.

            • Please also send examples of how you would promote our content on Twitter and Instagram. (You can attach screenshots of drafted posts or graphics you would use. Be creative!)

    Position: Circulation Manager

    UConn's student run newspaper, The Daily Campus, is looking to hire a new Circulation Manager for the 2023-2024 academic year! The position offers real-world managerial experience as you oversee eight or ten drivers on a daily basis.

    General responsibilities include:

    • Overseeing the shifts and work of newspaper delivery drivers via consistent communication (Email, Slack, phone)
    • Scheduling drivers on a weekly basis by creating schedules, managing shifts, assuring drivers have completed full delivery route
    • Biweekly meetings with Business Manager to discuss performance and finding ways to improve our delivery consistency.
    • Ensuring distribution is going smoothly (i.e checking on routes/previous newspaper pickup/tracking how many papers are read)
    • Being able to cover delivery shifts when a driver cancels or has car troubles

    To apply, please email a resume and a cover letter to the following email addresses: madeline.papcun@uconn.edu, raquel.montelindo@uconn.edu, naiiya.patel@uconn.edu, and charlotte.chen@uconn.edu

    Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m., July 5, 2023.

    After the application period, The Daily Campus executive officers will reach out to schedule a virtual interview.

    Please reach out to the above email addresses with any questions

    Qualifications include:

    • Being available to work/be available between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
    • Having a properly insured car on campus: Able to provide proof.
    • Being a junior or senior in credit standing
    • Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Slack, and email
    • Proven track record of leadership and responsibility
    For more information, contact: Madeline Papcun at eic@dailycampus.com