Marketing Assistant

**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD**

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.

• 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

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.

Complete applications will include:

• Current resume
• Brief cover letter outlining why this role makes sense for you and how your experience connects to our team’s work.
• Portfolio or examples of relevant work (course projects or class assignments are welcome)
• Available work schedule for Spring 2026

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.