Journalism Intern University of Mexico $23.00 Hourly United States, Mexico, Albuquerque 1 University Of Mexico (Show on map) Sep 26, 2026

Requisition IDreq38004

Working TitleJournalism Intern

Pay$23.00 Hourly

CampusMain

• Albuquerque, NM
  DepartmentOff Campus Work Study (454F)
  Employment TypeStudent Employment
  Student Type
  StatusNon-Exempt
  Background Check RequiredYes
  For Best Consideration Date
  

Position Summary Organization:

Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation Location:

7400 Tiburon NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 An Off-Campus Work-Study Position

• MUST have a Work-Study Award This role is ideal for students looking to gain hands-on experience creating content for a digital news platform, Brant One (https://brant.

one) This is a great opportunity to get your work published while supporting an organization that helps Mexicans pay and plan for college. Journalism, Communications, and English majors are highly encouraged to apply.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises

no supervision.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Primary Duties
• Pitch and write original new articles, features, or multimedia stories.
• Contribute photography to accompany stories or editorial assignments.
• Assist with researching and gathering information for ongoing stories.
• Conduct interviews (phone, video, or in-person).
• Support fact-checking and proofreading processes.
• Collaborate with editors and multimedia teams.
• Attend department meetings and contribute story ideas.
• Help manage content for digital platforms and social media.

Monitor current events, with particular attention to Mexico, and propose relevant story ideas. Minimum Qualifications Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Preferred Qualifications Qualifications

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field.

Strong writing, grammar, and storytelling skills.

Curiosity and a passion for news, current events, and media.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Basic understand of AP Style.

Familiarity with digital tools (e.g. CMS platforms, social media, Google Docs) Core

Competencies Honesty/Integrity/Trustworthiness

• Being sincere, truthful and ethical.
  Oral & Written Expression
• Communicate information and ideas, in speaking and writing, so others
  can understand. Demonstrate
  proficiency in business writing and active listening.
  Establishing & Maintaining
  Interpersonal Relationships
• Developing constructive and cooperative
  working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  Teamwork
• The ability to
  interact effectively in a team environment and complete assigned tasks
  accurately and on time.
  Decision Making & Problem
  Solving
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best
  solution and solve problems.
  Interacting with Computers
• 
  Must have knowledge of applicable computer systems and software programs
  and use them effectively and efficiently.
  Dependability &
  Accountability
• Being reliable, responsible, and dependable. Must be able to fulfill the position's
  obligations.
  Initiative
• Anticipate needs
  and take on additional responsibilities and challenges.
  Stress Tolerance
• Accepting
  criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
  Conflict Resolution Skills
• 
  Resolve issues as soon as they arise through collaborative efforts.
  Self Control
• Maintaining
  composure and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult
  situations. Customer Service (External & Internal)
• Meeting
  customer's needs in a timely manner, actively looking for ways to help
  others, and understanding service principles and processes; customer needs
  assessments, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of customer
  satisfaction.
  Organizing, Planning, &
  Prioritizing Work
• Must be able to managing one's own time. Developing specific goals and plans to
  prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
  Maintaining Confidentiality
• 
  Must demonstrate continuous safekeeping and protecting of required data
  (ie non-disclosure of customer, employee and business partner
  information).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Equivalent to

a high school diploma, currently enrolled in an accredited university with

major course work in Journalism, Communications, or English.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties

require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to work in a standard office environment

including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch,

stoop, squat, twist, and lift 25 lbs. 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 submit a Cover Letter and Resume.

MUST have a Work-Study Award. Background Check,

Credit Check and Drug Screening Test Required. The University of 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.