Commerce Night Marketing Associate

Job summary

The Marketing Associate will assist the VP Marketing in designing digital and print graphics, creating short-form video content, and managing social media platforms. They are also responsible for executing marketing campaigns and supporting the planning and execution of the Commerce Night gala.

Job details

Commerce Night’s Marketing Associates will support the VP Marketing in ensuring transparent and engaging promotion of information related to Commerce Night. They will assist in producing graphics and video content. \n Time Commitment First semester: 4-6 hours/week Second semester (prior to Commerce Night): 8-10 hours/week Term of Employment October 2026 - March 2027 Main Responsibilities Assist Commerce Night’s VP Marketing with the following: Design digital and print graphics for Commerce Night initiatives, including social media posts and stories, promotional materials, and event signage Create and edit short-form video content, including Instagram Reels and other promotional videos Write and edit social media captions and promotional copy for award nominations, ticket sales, hiring, and gala-related content Develop and execute all marketing campaigns (contests, giveaways, etc.) for Commerce Night Ensure transparent communication of information regarding award nominations, ticket sales, and gala details Grow and manage Commerce Night’s social media platforms Associates are also expected to: Attend all Commerce Night GMs and department meetings Respond to all Slack communications within 24 hours Take ownership of assigned tasks and meet set internal deadlines Provide ideas and support for the overall vision and planning of the Commerce Night gala Assist with the overall planning and execution of the Group & Individual Awards Information Session and the Awards Night Gala alongside the team Participate in Commerce Night boothing activities to promote awards Qualifications Foundational understanding of effective marketing strategies and brand storytelling Good collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal Good time management skills – able to juggle multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously Detail-oriented with an eye for visual quality and brand consistency Intrinsically motivated, with initiative and creative thinking Awareness of current social media trends on Instagram/LinkedIn is an asset Experience with design software (e.g. Figma, Canva, Adobe Suite) is an asset Experience with video editing software (e.g. Capcut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve) is an asset Experience with photography, videography, and/or copywriting is an asset Anticipated Learning Outcomes Take ownership of marketing campaigns for a large-scale event with 400+ attendees Build a cohesive portfolio of graphics and short- and long-form video that demonstrates your design and visual-storytelling skills Shape how the entire Sauder community discovers and engages with Commerce Night across all media \n Submit the following information on Lever: A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences A cover letter describing: Why do you want to be involved in the CUS Commerce Night? Why do you think you would be an excellent candidate for the position? What new element would you bring to Commerce Night, and how would you make it happen? A portfolio of any graphics/video content you’ve created Applications are due September 23 at 11:59 PM. Save your resume with the naming convention "FirstNameLastName_MarketingAssociate”. Please contact the Chairs, Annabelle Young & Lily Wang, at [email protected] and [email protected], if you have any additional questions or concerns.

What you’ll do

The Marketing Associate will assist the VP Marketing in designing digital and print graphics, creating short-form video content, and managing social media platforms. They are also responsible for executing marketing campaigns and supporting the planning and execution of the Commerce Night gala.

Requirements

Candidates should have a foundational understanding of marketing strategies, brand storytelling, and experience with design and video editing software. Strong communication, time management, and collaboration skills are required to meet deadlines and manage multiple deliverables.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Figma · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Canva · Preferred
• Graphic Design · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Marketing strategy
• Brand storytelling
• Graphic design
• Video editing
• Copywriting
• Social media management
• Content creation
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Collaboration
• Figma
• Canva
• Adobe Suite
• Capcut
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Davinci Resolve
• Design Software
• Promotional Materials
• Social Media Trends
• Canva (Software)
• Figma (Design Software)
• DaVinci Resolve (Video Editing Software)
• Videography
• Slack (Software)
• Visual Storytelling
• Planning
• Photography
• Communication
• Creative Thinking
• Sales
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategies
• Social Media
• Storytelling
• Time Management
• Video Editing Software
• Captions
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Art & Design
• Marketing Associate
• Marketing Assistant / Associate
• Advertising and Marketing Professionals
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists