Professional Intern

New Mexico PBS/KNME-TV is seeking a Professional Intern to assist our Marketing team.

The NMPBS Marketing team provides strategic leadership and oversight of our presence in the broadcast, traditional media and digital spheres, including marketing initiatives, traditional and digital advertising, press and public relations and our presence on the web (nmpbs.org website), social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) and streaming platforms (the PBS app, pbs.org). This team is responsible for ensuring our broadcast and digital presence remains aligned with our strategic objectives and branding. This team is also responsible for creation of content for use in both broadcast and social media platforms. This unit is also responsible for expanding our NMPBS brand across all platforms in a robust and modern way, engagement of our communities, and creation of digital first content.

This is a term position lasting 24 months. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Production of video content designed to promote streaming initiatives and programs.
• Research of promotional content made available from PBS marketing for broadcast scheduling and use.
• Creation (writing and editing) of weekly topical promotion for local programs New Mexico in Focus and COLORES!, working with program producers.
• Distribution of weekly NMIF News Brief segments for on-air and social media usage.
• Production and distribution of Underwriting Community Calendar: 10 spots as needed.
• Filming promotional footage at NMPBS public and educational outreach events.
• Filming and editing NMPBS digital first content for YouTube and vertical social media pieces.
• Serving as initiator and primary contact for digital press efforts, promoting NMPBS content on NM blogs, websites and podcasts.
• Assistance with planning and executing events.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must present transcripts prior to a formal offer being extended.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• This is a fixed-term position, typically up to 24 months.

Must have obtained a Bachelor's or higher level degree no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire OR if the Bachelor's (or higher level) degree was obtained more than 24 months prior to the date of hire, the individual must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (or higher level) degree program; no previous work experience required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide
  range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.
• Ability to write creatively compelling copy under time-sensitive deadlines.
• Proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Demonstrated competency in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. Ability to learn working skills on these platforms as needed.
• Technical production familiarity. Ability to learn and master specific production tools.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Skill in computer graphics and layout.
• Familiarity with social media vertical video, Instagram and YouTube
• Ready to adapt to a changing digital video landscape, keeping up with trends and best practices.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.