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Marketing and Social Media Intern, Knight Center for Journalism, Moody College of Communication (Und

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

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Job Posting Title:
Marketing and Social Media Intern, Knight Center for Journalism, Moody College of Communication (Undergrad Only, 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:
10
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Aug 17, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes:
  • The Knight Center is a global leader in professional training and outreach for journalists. Located at UT Austin's Moody College of Communication, the Center reaches thousands of journalists from around the world with online courses, conferences, news publications and research.

Purpose:
  • The Marketing and Social Media intern will support the Marketing and Communications Coordinator by helping manage the Center's social media accounts and email marketing campaigns, as well as contribute to the Center's social media and marketing strategy. As a Knight Center intern, you'll get valuable social media experience at the world-renowned Knight Center, free access to our paid online journalism courses, and the opportunity to publish in our trilingual digital magazine.

Responsibilities:
  • Create, schedule and publish social media and other promotional content specific to each of our programs
  • Help monitor our social media channels, responding promptly to comments and messages
  • Assist with developing and implementing social media strategy across platforms
  • Learn to identify social media trends and marketing opportunities to incorporate them and enhance the Knight Center's online presence
  • Collaborate with the Knight Center team to produce quality blog posts, press releases and other marketing materials
  • Help with in-person marketing initiatives such as tabling and sponsorship events
  • Other tasks as needed

Required Qualifications:
  • Current undergraduate student at UT Austin
  • Understanding of social media management and content creation
  • Ability to analyze and understand basic social media metrics
  • Familiarity with Canva, Capcut or other creative software
  • Basic understanding of marketing strategies
  • Creativity and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • U.S. work authorization is required

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Fluent in speaking and writing in English and Spanish (and/or Portuguese)
  • Previous experience managing social media accounts
  • Intermediate graphic design and/or videography skills
  • We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications.

Salary Range:
  • $15/hr

Weekly Scheduled Hours:
  • 10 hours/week

Career Competencies:
  • Social Media Marketing Management
  • Online Marketing
  • News Writing
  • Copywriting and Editing

Required Materials:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Portfolio
  • Work-Study Award Letter (if applicable)

Work-Study Job Information:
  • Supervisor: Katherine Aguirre Violeta
  • Work Address: 300 W. Dean Keeton, RM 3.212
  • Work Schedules: M-F, 9 am - 5 pm

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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