Time Commitment
Second semester (prior to Commerce Night): 8-10 hours/week
Term of Employment
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
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.
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