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Communication Intern

University of New Mexico
$15.00 Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Jul 22, 2026
Requisition IDreq37296 Working TitleCommunication Intern Pay$15.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentUniv Communication & Marketing (248A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date8/7/2026 Position SummaryAre you looking for real-world experience that will boost your resume in the fields of journalism, communication and public relations? Are you passionate about the exciting opportunities UNM has to offer? Do you enjoy writing, photography, and video? Consider applying to be part of The University of New Mexico Communication team! In this position you will get experience writing press releases and feature stories, conducting interviews with faculty, staff and students, taking photographs, and possibly shooting video. You will work with communication representatives to produce news stories relevant to UNM for both print and electronic media and will have opportunities to network with local tv and print journalists. The position also requires administrative duties such as answering phones, logging news stories, inputting and managing the online UNM calendar and media monitoring. Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of AP style, as well as the ability to edit for style and clarity in both print and electronic formats. A use of broadcast/video equipment is also desired, but not necessary. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud as well as working in an online environment. Ability to work independently and on deadline are essential. 20 hours/week, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (schedule flexible dependent on class schedule). 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 include the following: Cover letter, resume and 2 writing samples. If you are called for an interview, a list of at least two supervisory references will be required. You may also be asked to edit and or write a news release (in AP Style). 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.