Magazine Assistant

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Magazine Assistant will help produce the next issue of Horizon Review, a local literature and fine arts magazine operated under FUSION, a nonprofit professional theatre and cultural arts organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The position supports magazine production, social media, submission review, and event planning. It is designed as a mentorship, with training provided and no extensive prior experience required. Through workshops and individual assignments, the student can learn skills including Adobe InDesign, social media marketing, editing, typesetting, and print preparation. The magazine publishes annually and aims to share local stories, elevate quality art, educate emerging creative professionals, and build recognition and community for local artists and professionals.

This is an off-campus work-study position for students who have a work-study award. The role is part-time, approximately 5–10 hours per week, and includes remote individual tasks as well as required in-person hours for team meetings, workshops, and coworking sessions. The position will help prepare for the magazine launch in Spring 2027.

Requirements

• Must have a work-study award.
• Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM.
• Be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters; audit hours do not count.
• If using Work Study, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent time-management skills.
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Willingness to work individually and as part of a group.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Interest in learning about roles and tasks related to magazine production.
• Tech savvy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in marketing, event planning, editing, or publishing.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Suite and Adobe InDesign.
• Strong knowledge of writing conventions and their effectiveness.
• Experience in the listed areas is appreciated, though extensive experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the magazine launch in Spring 2027.
• Work individually on delegated tasks such as social media marketing, submission review, editing, and design.
• Create and submit reports.
• Design social media materials or magazine assets.
• Attend workshops and required in-person hours for team meetings and coworking sessions.
• Help with various tasks related to the magazine as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed