Commerce Night Marketing Associate

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.

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

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 annabelleyoungubc@gmail.com and lily.wang@cus.ca,  if you have any additional questions or concerns.