Requisition ID
req36677
Working Title
Marketing/Creative Student Assistant
Pay
$12.00 Hourly
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Athletics Marketing (925FB)
Employment Type
Student Employment
Student Type
Student Employment
Status
Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date
5/27/2026
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico (UNM) Athletics Department is seeking a creative, driven, and social media-savvy student to join our Creative Media team. This student assistant will play an active role in the production, coverage, and engagement of content across athletic events, supporting digital storytelling and fan engagement through photography, video, and social media platforms.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist with game day coverage through photography and video at athletic events.
- Support live social media content creation, including Instagram stories, live tweeting, and real-time photo/video editing.
- Contribute to the planning and cultivation of engaging social and digital content.
- Assist with social media publishing and scheduling on both game days and non-game days.
- Attend creative team meetings and contribute ideas for campaigns, features, and original content.
- Stay informed on current trends in social media and sports digital content to help grow audience engagement.
- Monitor social media activity and help develop strategies to drive higher interaction and follower growth.
- Support other creative, digital, and media tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in sports, media production, communications, or digital marketing.
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, etc.).
- Availability to work evenings and weekends for athletic events across multiple sports.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment.
- Bonus: Experience with photography, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom), Canva, or similar tools.
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.
Please attach updated resume.
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.