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Job Posting Title:
TXI Communications Intern, Texas Immersive Institute, Moody College of Communication (Open to Work-Study)
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Hiring Department:
Moody College of Communication
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
12
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Aug 24, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 07, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes:

• At the Texas Immersive Institute (TXI), we provide access to emerging technology and research to design for artists, scientists, and humanists who use storytelling to share solutions to big problems that are responsive, responsible, and remarkable. Our goal is to be a leading voice in the future of communication and media through applied creative and research projects using a mixture of live communication methods and emerging technologies.

Purpose:

• As the Communications Intern, you'll help shape and share the story of Texas Immersive Institute. You'll support the TXI Team in creating content that highlights our community, projects, promotes our events, and shows how immersive technology connects to all majors at UT. From social media to newsletters, your work will inspire students to engage with our programs, workshops, and special events.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a campaign to raise awareness for Texas Immersive or a key event (e.g., Explorer-in-Residence, Social Impact BuildFest) that actively engages students through interactive and participatory experiences.
• Incorporate elements of immersive storytelling, physical installations, digital engagement, or on-campus activations to spark curiosity and drive involvement
• Assist with planning and creating posts for Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Share student and alumni highlights, workshop promos, and behind-the-scenes content using Stories, Reels, and Shorts.
• Craft posts that drive interest in the program and projects.
• Leverage and stay up to date on social media trends
• Use MailChimp to draft and schedule newsletters and email announcements to promote events and share community updates.
• Help promote workshops, Sandbox days, and other events with fun, inclusive, and informative content.
• Gather and share stories through interviews, photos, quotes, or videos to showcase the impact of immersive learning.
• Help create and maintain a simple system to track stories, quotes, and updates for future use.
• Review engagement metrics (followers, clicks, views) and assist in reporting on outreach impact.
• Create community events to keep the participants engaged and foster a safe space to grow the community.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written and spoken communication
• Eye for design / visuals (Canva, Adobe Creative, or similar tools a plus)
• Familiarity with Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
• Basic video editing skills
• Organizational skills (for tracking content and scheduling posts)

Pay Rate:

• $15/hour

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

• 10-12 hours/week

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid, when in-person will meet at Texas Immersive Lab (CMA 5.102)

Career Competencies:

• Effective Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Initiative

Required Materials:

• Resume
• One-Page Cover Letter

Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.