Magazine Assistant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico is offering a Magazine Assistant off-campus work-study position in Albuquerque. You will gain exposure to design, editing, social media, typesetting, and event planning for Horizon Review, a literature and fine-arts magazine produced with Fusion Theatre Company.

Part-time (5–10 hours per week) and remote-friendly; on‑campus presence for workshops and team meetings is expected. Enrolled UNM students with strong writing and organizational skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM (half-time) each semester, meeting progress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent time-management skills.
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a group.
• Creative and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in learning about magazine production tasks.
• Tech savvy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the magazine launch in Spring 2027.
• Remote tasks: social media marketing, submission review, editing, design, and more.
• Create and submit progress reports.
• Design social media materials or magazine assets.
• Attend workshops and required in-person hours for team meetings and coworking sessions.
• Assist with various tasks related to the magazine as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Copywriting

Independent work

Problem solving

Learning about magazine production

Tech savvy

Education

UNM enrollment (half-time)

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Job Overview

Magazine Assistant – Off‑Campus Work‑Study. Location: 708 1st St NW Albuquerque, NM 87102. The role supports the production of Horizon Review, a literature and fine‑arts magazine for Fusion Theatre Company, providing experience in design, editing, social media, typesetting, and event planning.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree‑seeking program at UNM, at least half‑time (6 hours) each semester; 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 the roles and tasks related to the production of the magazine.
• Tech savvy.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Eligibility

Part‑time work‑study position (5–10 hours per week). Must have a work‑study award.

EEO Statement

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.