Communications Student Associate
About The Position
The Communications Student Assistant will support the Senior Communications Coordinator by creating content that highlights mechanical engineering students and faculty. Responsibilities include suggesting story ideas, writing brief copy, capturing photo and video, creating graphics, and developing promotional materials for departmental events and key announcements. This role offers the opportunity to build marketing and communications skills while contributing to visible, meaningful projects. Duties are likely to evolve as experience is gained within the department. This is a long-term opportunity that will lead into future semesters (depending on performance).
Requirements
- Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin
- Experience with journalistic writing/copywriting/editing/proofreading
- Experience using design software (Canva, Adobe Suite, Microsoft 365)
Nice To Haves
- Previous video/photo content experience
- Experience with student engagement
Responsibilities
- Develop stories to share on department website and social media platforms
- Copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading items to be shared online
- Capture video/photo content
- Design promotional materials for events and announcements
- Attend departmental events and interact with students and faculty
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
