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

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:

• As a social media intern, you’ll support the Marketing and Communications team by creating compelling multimedia content for the Moody College Departments and Schools on our social media channels. You will help lead projects that highlight the departments and schools and impact student engagement.

General Notes:

• This is a great opportunity to build 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 content creation for the School of Journalism (@utjschool), Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (@utexasslhs), and the Communication and Leadership Degree (@utexascld).

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Communications Specialist to create planned content for social media distribution, following a content calendar.

• Receive assignments and direction to create digital assets for social media.

• Research, brainstorm and develop content/ideas for our social media platforms and produce them (on and off camera).

• Deliver on deadline to maintain social media publishing schedule and content effectiveness and accuracy.

• Create short videos and graphics for social media, while writing accompanying copy and captions.

• Attend Moody College Department and School events and contribute to event coverage for social media.

• Attend weekly social media team meetings and one-on-one check-ins

Required Qualifications:

• Current UT Austin student

• Familiar with Moody College and must be a rising junior or senior

• Knowledgeable of all social media platforms, with a focus on Instagram

• Interested in and keeps a pulse on social media trends relevant to our target audience

• Excellent written communication skills

• Basic knowledge of graphic design and video editing

• Experience shooting and editing short videos/reels using software

• 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

• Maintains open communication, respectful conduct, punctuality and adaptability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfortable with video editing platforms such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Instagram Edits, or other

Salary Range:

• $13/hr

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

• Current Social Media Samples/Portfolio

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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.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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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.