Advertising Intern

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico is seeking an organized, customer‑focused team member to maintain client relationships and support advertising operations. You will answer calls and inquiries, greet visitors, create advertising proposals, and coordinate ad scheduling with production staff and the accounting team.

Responsibilities include preparing ad proofs, entering client data in accounting software, handling payments, and ensuring timely communication with clients throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree‑seeking program at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half‑time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters.
• If on work‑study, must meet satisfactory academic progress.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones, route calls, take messages, and provide general information.
• Greet and direct visitors; answer routine inquiries.
• Create advertising proposals for clients.
• Design thumbnails of ads with production staff.
• Schedule ads in accounting software.
• Handle payments and input transactions in accounting software.
• Proof ads prior to publication.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Written communication

Sales experience

Word/Excel

Social media

Education

Enrolled in UNM degree program

Half-time enrollment (6 hours)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Position Summary

Maintain relationships with current clients. Answer telephones, route calls, take messages, and provide general information; greet and direct visitors; answer routine inquiries; maintain log of inquiries as required. Communicate professionally with clients over the phone, e‑mail, and in person. Create advertising proposals for clients. Working with current clients, design thumbnails of ads to be created by advertising production staff. Schedule ads in accounting software. Handle payments, including entering transactions in accounting software and submitting cash and checks to the accounting office. Input client information and contacts into accounting software. Proof ads prior to publication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree‑seeking program at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half‑time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (audit hours do not count).
• If on work‑study, must meet satisfactory academic progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in sales.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and social media.
• Experience working in a deadline‑heavy environment.

Application Instructions

Word‑Study preferred. Please confirm your type of work‑study award and amount.

EEO Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are a 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.