- Salary
- $15+
- Location
- UT MAIN CAMPUS, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Posting Title:
Texas Social Media Ambassador----
Hiring Department:
University Marketing and Communications----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
15----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jan 15, 2027----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
Purpose
The University of Texas at Austin is looking for creative, curious and reliable students to serve as Texas Social Media Ambassadors (TSMA) for the 2026-27 academic year. As a Texas Social Media Ambassador, you'll help create content for UT Austin's flagship social media channels and our Be A Longhorn channels, sharing authentic student experiences with future Longhorns, current students, alumni and fans around the world.
Whether you're studying engineering, fine arts, business, education, liberal arts or anything in between, we're looking for students who love storytelling and want to help showcase life on the Forty Acres.
Career Competencies:
This isn't just a campus job. It's an opportunity to build real-world communications experience and a professional portfolio while representing one of the nation's leading public universities.
Texas Social Media Ambassadors will:
Build a portfolio of published photo, video and written work
Learn content strategy, storytelling and social media best practices
Receive mentorship from communications professionals and subject matter experts across the University
Gain experience working with a major brand
Be featured on UT Austin and Be A Longhorn social media channels
Develop skills that translate to careers in communications, marketing, media, journalism, public relations, content creation and beyond
General Notes
We welcome applications from students of all majors and class years, including: First-year students; Sophomores; Juniors; Seniors; and Graduate students. Previous professional content creation experience is not required. We are looking for students who are creative, dependable, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Texas Social Media Ambassador positions are limited, and participation in the program is competitive. Applicants will be selected based on creativity, communication skills, professionalism, reliability and enthusiasm for sharing the UT Austin experience. No follower minimum is required.
Content Creation may include:
Producing short-form video content for Instagram, YouTube Shorts and other platforms
Capturing photography around campus events, traditions and student life
Creating day-in-the-life and behind-the-scenes content
Highlighting academics, student organizations, campus resources and traditions
Contributing to captions or blog-style content
Participating in University campaigns and special projects
Collaborating with professional communicators, photographers, videographers and social media strategists
Program Participation and Professional Experience:
Attend required monthly ambassador meetings and training sessions.
Produce 2–3 approved content pieces each month.
Respond promptly to communications, assignments and feedback.
Meet established deadlines and fulfill assigned commitments.
Follow University brand, accessibility and social media guidelines.
Represent The University of Texas at Austin professionally in person and online.
Dress in attire appropriate for the event and suitable for appearing in official University photography and video content, as requested.
Required Qualifications
Current UT Austin student for the 2026-27 academic year
Must remain in good academic standing.
Must be available to attend required monthly meetings and complete assignments throughout the semester.
Preferred Qualifications
We're seeking students who are:
Creative storytellers
Comfortable appearing on camera
Curious and enthusiastic about life at UT Austin
Organized and dependable
Excited to collaborate with others
Proud to share what makes the Longhorn experience unique
Wanting to have fun talking about UT!
Salary Range:
$15/hour
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
15/hrs per week (Average 10–15 hours per week depending on assignments, events, and content production needs. Some evening or weekend availability may be required.)
Working Conditions:
Students may use their own smartphones and personal devices to capture content. Professional equipment and training may be provided for select projects.
Required Application Materials:
To apply for the Texas Social Media Ambassador Program, submit one Word or PDF document that includes the following:
(1) Your contact information, including: Full name, Major, Classification (first-year, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student), Expected graduation date, and UT email address
(2) A brief written response (250 words or fewer) answering the following question:
Why do you want to become a Texas Social Media Ambassador, and what would you bring to the program?
(3) A publicly accessible link to your "One Day in My Life" video that best represents your storytelling style.
This does not need to be newly created—share the piece you're most proud of.
(4) A publicly accessible link to one "Dealer's Choice" content example that showcases your creativity and skills.
This may be a short-form video, photography, graphic design, written content or another project that highlights your abilities as a creator.
Important: Workday does not accept links as standalone submissions. Your essay and both portfolio links must be included in the same Word or PDF document that you upload with your application. Please ensure all links are publicly accessible to reviewers.
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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.