Marketing Assistant – Social Media

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Bookstores in Albuquerque seeks a proactive Marketing Assistant to support social media campaigns, create short-form videos, stories, and posts, and help highlight products. Reporting to Sr.

Marketing Representative, you will organize photoshoots, photograph merchandise, and develop content that blends creativity with brand voice; prior campus marketing experience is a plus. This student role offers flexible hours up to 20 per week and exposure to real-world

Qualifications

• Experience with social media management platforms.
• Experience with marketing and communications.
• Experience with digital photography.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Availability of up to 20 hours per week during regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling social media content, including short-form videos, stories, and posts.
• Appear on camera to highlight products as needed.
• Organize photoshoots to capture product and promotional images.
• Photograph merchandise and individuals using or wearing products.

Skills

Social media management

Marketing communications

Digital photography

Written communication

Project management

Part-time availability

Job description

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition ID: req37377

Working Title: Marketing Assistant – Social Media

Pay: $15.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Bookstore Main Campus (219A)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 8/11/2026

Position Summary

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

The UNM Bookstoresare seeking a proactive and creative student to contribute to the success oftheir marketing initiatives. Reporting directly to the Sr. MarketingRepresentative, the Marketing Assistant will play an integral role in advancingthe bookstores’ marketing efforts.

Responsibilitiesinclude developing compelling social media content, such as short-form videos,stories, and posts. This role also involves appearing on camera to highlightproducts, so a willingness to be featured in content is preferred.

The MarketingAssistant will also organize photoshoots to capture product and promotionalimages using a digital camera, including photographing merchandise andindividuals using or wearing products. A strong visual eye and sense ofcomposition are essential.

The ideal candidateis an enthusiastic student with a strong work ethic who thrives in a creative,team-oriented environment and has a solid foundation in social media managementand product photography.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for Fall and Winter Break semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

• Experience with social media management platforms
• Experience with marketing and communications
• Experience with digital photography
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Project management skills
• Availability of up to 20 hours per week during regular business hours

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.