Editorial Student Intern, Marketing and Communication, Moody College of Communication

Job Posting Title

Editorial Student Intern, Marketing and Communication, Moody College of Communication ----

Hiring Department

Moody College of Communication ----

Position Open To

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours

15 ----

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date

Aug 24, 2026 ----

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Dec 07, 2026 ----

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS ----

Job Details

• Job Details:
• The Editorial Content Intern will assist the Moody College of Communication’s Communications Manager in writing feature and news stories that will be published on the Moody College website throughout the semester. This will be an excellent opportunity for the right student to build a portfolio and gain experience interviewing a variety of subject matter experts from fellow students to researchers and professors, and more.

General Notes

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

Purpose

• Support the Moody College Marketing and Communication team by producing editorial content.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Marketing and Communication team to identify storytelling opportunities.
• Receive assignments and direction from communications manager to write content for the Moody College website, including

articles and Q&As with students, faculty and alumni.

• Attend and contribute to event coverage for web stories.
• Deliver stories on deadline to maintain publishing schedule.
• Receive and incorporate edits from communications manager.

Required Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior at UT Austin
• Strong writing and interviewing skills
• Deadline-driven
• Self-motivated but comfortable seeking direction and working as part of a team
• Familiarity with Moody College
• Preferred professional writing experience or journalism background
• Experience with AP Style

Preferred Qualifications

• An ability to use one’s own judgement and work with moderate direction.
• Creative and willing to pitch story ideas.

Salary Range

• $13/hr

Weekly Scheduled Hours

• 15hrs/week

Working Conditions

• While this position is hybrid and most of the work can be done remotely, weekly check-in meetings and attending monthly editorial content meetings are essential for a quality internship experience.
• Must consistent communication if something comes up that impacts work schedule/approaching deadline.
• Intern must reach out by email or phone should a matter arise, and we will work toward a solution.
• Open communication, respectful conduct, punctuality and adaptability

Career Competencies

• Technical Writing
• Office Support Tools
• Social Network Services (SNS)

Required Materials

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Current Writing Samples

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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.