Communication & Marketing Assistant (UNM Work-Study)

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Position Summary: This position's primary function is to support Media Literacy Project's communications and marketing work and reports directly to the Communications & Marketing Director.
Responsibilities:
o Assist with projects as needed
o Pitch stories to journalists
o Write content for projects as assigned
o Assist with comm. and marketing planning
o Support social media and web activity
o Develop and maintain media archives and press database
o Maintain media contacts

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Minimum Qualifications:
o Experience or coursework in communications, journalism and/or marketing
o Interest in social justice and/or non-profits
o Comfortable working with MLP's clients and constituents, including youth, people of color, immigrant and LGBTQ communities
o Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
o Strong written and oral communication skills
o Ability to work independently
o Applicants must have a vehicle and valid driver's license
o Work-study award

Other Information/Requirements: 

Preferred Qualifications (not required):
o Experience writing for public relations or marketing, through coursework or work experience
o Some experience with communications and marketing planning, through coursework or work experience
o Some knowledge of AP style
o Some experience in video editing, graphic design, social media, content marketing and/or website content development (Drupal) a plus, but not required
o Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus, but not required

How to Apply: 

You must be an University of New Mexico students with a work-study award to apply for this position. If you are uncertain if you have a work-study award, contact UNM's Financial Aid Office. The position is 12-20 hours per week at $12 per hour.
Go to https://unmjobs.unm.edu. Search for posting number 0823401 with the position title Communications Assistant. Apply for the posting and upload your resume, cover letter, and writing sample. The position is open until filled.

Contact Information
Name: 
Shana Heinricy
Agency/Organization: 
Media Literacy Project
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87109
Business Phone: 
505-828-3129
Email Address: 
[email protected]
medialiteracyproject.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jan 15 2014
Date to Remove: 
Mar 30 2014

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