Marketing and Communications Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37414

Working Title:
Marketing and Communications Assistant

Position Summary:
Are you curious about the research and people behind UNM's largest college? Do you want to build a professional portfolio that includes real bylines before you graduate?

The College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) is looking for a student who wants real communications and marketing experience covering the faculty, students, and staff who make up A&S.

In this position, you will write and pitch stories for UNM News, interview A&S faculty, staff, and students, take photographs, and create content for the College's newsletter, website, and social channels. You'll work closely with our Marketing team on stories, events, and day-to-day projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
Enrolled at least half-time in a UNM degree-seeking program (half-time enrollment is six or more credit hours fall and spring, excluding audit hours). Work-study students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Duties:

• Write, pitch, and fact-check content for UNM News, the College newsletter, and social media, including interviewing faculty, staff, and students

• Contribute photography to accompany stories and events

• Support administrative tasks like updating the College content calendar, media monitoring, helping with newsletter production, tracking event attendance, updating College directories, and logging stories

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Arts Sciences Admn Support (711D)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$15.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
8/18/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A cover letter, resume, and at least one original (not AI-generated or assisted) writing sample are required; incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates should be prepared to provide at least two professional references if called for an interview and may be asked to write or edit a news release. Please include your work-study award amount (if applicable) and fall schedule/availability with your application.Minimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position