The official newspaper of UMD, The Bark, is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking for dedicated students who are informed and engaged in the greater campus community. Be a leader in student media as the next Editor-in-Chief or Business Manager. Submit your application: resume and cover letter by Thursday, April 9. Find information about additional media positions in graphic design and social media under About.

For the position of Editor-in-Chief, we are looking for an applicant who is passionate about and familiar with journalism.

This includes:

Recruit, train and teambuild
Edit and publish student works
Manage Online/print content
Lead weekly pitch meetings
Chair of the Board of Publications

Required qualifications

Must be a part-time or full-time UMD student and commit to a one-year appointment
Must have access to the internet and a functioning cell phone.

Preferred qualifications:

Understand journalism standards and ethics
Ability to work with a diverse student staff
Leadership and management skills
Familiarity with news writing, social media and website management
Ability to lead a team to deadlines, publishing content every week

Additional Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities can be found here

Email your resume and a cover letter to barkumd@d.umn.edu by Thursday, April 9, 2026

Questions: contact EIC Finlee Matejcek at matej062@d.umn.edu

For the position of Business Manager, we are looking for an applicant who is proficient in the business side of running an organization. Communication and LSBE students have been successful candidates in the past, but it is open to all students.

This includes:

Digital & print advertising sales
Marketing campaign creation
Payroll and budget management
Collaborating with web & social media content creation
Media Analytics
Leadership and team building

Journalism-specific experience is NOT a requirement for this position, though it is beneficial.

Requirements:

Must have access to the internet and a functioning cell phone.
Must be a part-time or full-time UMD student and commit to a one-year appointment

Preferred qualifications:

Familiarity with business and/or media ethics and interest in media, marketing, or sales.
Business, retail, customer service, or marketing experience
Leadership experience and an interest in creating a positive team environment.
Basic understanding of social media and web analytics

Additional information about the Business Manager Responsibilities can be found here

Questions? Contact our Business Manager, Brandon Kwateng, at barkumdbiz@d.umn.edu.

Email your resume and a cover letter to barkumdbiz@d.umn.edu by Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Bark is Hiring!