Marketing Assistant

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

21d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

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The UNM Anderson School of Management is seeking a driven and creative student to join the Communications and Events team as a Marketing Assistant. This role focuses on executing marketing and communications initiatives that support Anderson’s strategic goals, with an emphasis on content creation, campaign support, and event promotion.
As a member of Anderson’s student team, this position provides applied, hands-on experience working in a collaborative environment while developing practical communications and event management skills, with opportunities to grow within the role. Responsibilities may include helping capture photo and video content, supporting outreach and engagement with Anderson student organizations, and assisting with general team projects and administrative tasks. Marketing Assistants will contribute ideas, help shape messaging, and work with greater independence and accountability while collaborating closely with Communications and Events staff on ongoing projects.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong work ethic and be organized, proactive, and creative, with applied knowledge of marketing and communications principles. Successful applicants will be comfortable managing assigned projects and contributing strategically to marketing efforts while continuing to refine their professional skills and portfolio.

Requirements

• strong work ethic
• organized
• proactive
• creative
• applied knowledge of marketing and communications principles
• comfortable managing assigned projects
• contributing strategically to marketing efforts
• continuing to refine their professional skills and portfolio

Nice To Haves

• Majoring in Marketing, Communication, Journalism, English, Media Arts, or a related discipline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience with digital content creation, social media management, or marketing campaigns.
• Familiarity with branding, messaging, and basic marketing strategy concepts
• Foundational knowledge of photography, videography and/or short-form video content for social media is preferred
• Comfort working both behind the camera and occasionally on camera when needed
• Basic understanding of graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred
• Familiarity with major social media platforms used by organizations, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok
• Interest in communications or public relations
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Willingness to assist with events, help organize marketing materials and promotional items, and support general team tasks
• Ability to engage with Anderson student organizations and campus partners when supporting events or communications efforts
• Availability of approximately 15 hours per week during regular business hours

Responsibilities

• helping capture photo and video content
• supporting outreach and engagement with Anderson student organizations
• assisting with general team projects and administrative tasks
• contribute ideas
• help shape messaging
• work with greater independence and accountability while collaborating closely with Communications and Events staff on ongoing projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees