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Odessa College

Student Social Media Team

Odessa, TX · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

Position Details Position Information Working Title Student Social Media Team Position Status Department Student Learning Resources General Summary The student social media team will be a small group ...

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Manhattan, NY · Remote

$25/hr

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Social Media Student Intern, Marketing and Communication, Moody College of Communication

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX • On-site

$13/hr

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Job Posting Title:
Social Media Student Intern, Marketing and Communication, Moody College of Communication
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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:
15
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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 Dec 07, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Job Details:
  • Are you passionate about storytelling, social media and creating content that connects with audiences? Join the Moody College of Communication's Marcomm team and help shape the voice of one of the nation's leading colleges of communication.
  • As our Social Media Intern, you'll support the Marketing and Communications team by creating compelling multimedia content for the Moody College on our social media. You will help lead projects that make a real impact on student engagement and college visibility.

General Notes:
  • This is a great opportunity to build and develop your social media portfolio in a creative, fast-paced environment at a top-tier university.

Purpose:
  • Collaborate and support Moody College's social media strategy through branded content, with a focus on creating reels and student/alumni highlights for @texasmoody's account.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Social Media and Digital Content Manager to create planned content for social media distribution following a content calendar.
  • Receive assignments and direction to create digital assets for social media, including current student and alumni highlights.
  • Brainstorm and submit ideas for social media content with a focus on Instagram Reels.
  • Attend Moody College events and contribute to coverage for social media.
  • Deliver on deadline to maintain social media publishing schedule and content effectiveness and accuracy.
  • Create short videos and graphics for social media. Promote events on social media.
  • Meet weekly with the Social Media and Digital Content Manager

Required Qualifications:
  • Current UT Austin Student
  • Familiar with Moody College and must be rising junior or senior
  • Knowledgeable on all social media platforms. Instagram in particular.
  • Interested in and keep a pulse on social media trends
  • Excellent written communication
  • Basic knowledge of video editing and graphic design.
  • Experience shooting and editing reels using Instagram Edits and/or Premiere Pro.
  • Self-motivated and problem-solver who knows when to ask for help
  • Works well with a team and comfortable engaging with new people
  • Experience creating social media content following brand guidelines
  • Maintain communication, respectful conduct, punctuality and adaptability

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite

Salary Range:
  • $13/hour

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
  • 15hrs/week

Working Conditions:
  • Hybrid, with regular office hours expected. In-person hours are essential for a quality internship experience.

Career Competencies:
  • Video Editing
  • Effective Communication
  • Social Network Services (SNS)

Required Materials:
  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest
  • Social Media Samples/Portfolio

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.

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