Communications & PR Student Intern - Computer Science Department

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

1d•$15•Hybrid

About The Position

The marketing and communications team in the computer science department is hiring multiple student interns for the fall semester, with potential to extend! Communications & PR Intern Are you a concise, organized writer who enjoys shaping information into clear, purposeful communication? UT Computer Science is hiring a Communications & PR Intern to support department-wide messaging for students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and the public. In this role, you’ll write sharp, timely content that promotes events, celebrates achievements, and communicates key updates across internal and public channels. It’s a great fit for students interested in PR, internal communications, and brand-aligned storytelling within a mission-driven, top-ranked academic department.

Requirements

Clear, efficient writing and editing, especially for informational content
Some experience writing for an organization (student org, internship, blog, etc.)
Ability to manage multiple short turnaround assignments
Interest in how communication shifts between internal and public audiences

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with university or academic environments is a plus
Working knowledge of Asana or basic CMS tools is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Draft internal announcements, email copy, and newsletter content
Write short news briefs about faculty awards, grants, events, and milestones
Assist with PR-style communications for partnerships, guest speakers, and achievements
Create polished content for the UTCS website, digital signage, and social media
Help track editorial requests and updates in the project management system
Support the tone and consistency of internal and external messaging
Collaborate with other interns to align messaging across platforms

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