Sponsorships & Events Internship

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.

The Minnesota Star Tribune has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and organized Sponsorships & Events Intern to join our team in Minneapolis MN. 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 Sr. 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.


• Assist with the preparations and execution of Minnesota Star Tribune events including but not limited to packing and organizing event materials, loading in and out of event venues, etc.


• Lead the part-time activation staff by training, coordinating schedule availability, staffing event activations, communicating activation details, etc.


• Staff event activations on an as-needed basis, with tasks including:
  
  
  
  • Set-up and tear-down of each event.
  
  
  • Effectively engage with guests at event.
  
  
  • Promote the Minnesota Star Tribune in a positive and energetic manner.
  
  
  • Know the in’s & the outs of digital subscription product offerings
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Pursuit of degree in marketing, business, advertising, or similar.


• Experience planning events is preferred.


• 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.


• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation:

The hourly compensation for this internship is $18.00 per hour.

More about the Minnesota Star Tribune:

At the Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here’s a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we to interns offer:

• Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy for parking or Metro Transit. 

Honored in 2023 with Diversity MBA's inaugural Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact Awards, we are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At the Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.