Public Affairs- Social Media Internship
The University of Texas at AustinJob Posting Title:
Public Affairs- Social Media Internship----
Hiring Department:
College of Liberal Arts----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
10----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
The internship with the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) Public Affairs team offers hands-on experience in storytelling, social media, and creative production for students interested in communications, media, and design. The intern will work closely with the Public Affairs team and report to the COLA Social Media Coordinator to create engaging, on-brand content for the college’s digital platforms.
The position focuses on developing visual and written content that highlights COLA’s students, faculty, and events, with an emphasis on video production and graphic design. Interns will gain professional experience in creative direction, content strategy, and campus-wide communications.
The internship position is not benefits-eligible but provides a pay of $16/hour for up to 10 hours each week during the Spring 2026 semester. In addition, students may earn academic credit through the internship courses offered by Liberal Arts Career Services.
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For more information about the College of Liberal Arts, please visit: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/.
Purpose
Reporting to the College of Liberal Arts Social Media Coordinator, the Social Media Intern supports the Public Affairs team by producing engaging videos, photos, and graphics that highlight the college’s students, faculty, and initiatives. This role helps strengthen COLA’s storytelling and digital presence through creative visual content across its official platforms.
Job Information
- Name of the student’s supervisor: Amaya Savoy-Easton, COLA Social Media Coordinator
- Dorothy L. Gebauer Building (GEB) Fourth Floor - 116 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78712
- $16/hr for 10 hours a week
Responsibilities
- Capture and edit video content featuring students, faculty, and college events.
- Photograph campus activities and programs.
- Design on-brand social media graphics using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Write captions and short-form copy for social media posts.
- Brainstorm creative ideas to increase engagement and visibility.
- Support live coverage of key events and programs.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in-person undergraduate or graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin. Candidates must be enrolled full time and be able to work in the U.S. without restrictions.
- Demonstrated experience with photography, videography, or digital content creation (academic, personal, or professional).
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable design and editing tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines, follow directions, and work collaboratively within a team environment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience producing and editing video content for social media or marketing purposes.
- Experience creating digital graphics, motion graphics, or multimedia campaigns.
- Knowledge of social media strategy, analytics, and engagement best practices.
- Confidence engaging with students, faculty, and staff in creative or interview settings.
- Strong creative judgment, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for storytelling through visual media.
- Previous experience working in a communications, marketing, or university-related role.
Salary Range
$16/hr for 10 hours a week
Working Conditions
- Typical office conditions. May be required to attend events outside of regular office hours.
Work Shift
- Between 8am – 5pm but may be asked to attend events outside of office hours.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- Social Media Portfolio
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.