Student Technician, Multimedia Content Assistant, Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

University of Texas at Austin

41d • $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
Purpose
The National Academy of Construction (NAC) seeks a creative and motivated part-time Student Technician to support the Academy’s communications, digital media, and content production initiatives. This role works closely with NAC staff, leadership, and committees—particularly the Communications & Marketing Committee and the Executive Insights Committee—to support podcast production, social media engagement, digital communications, and event coordination. The National Academy of Construction (NAC) is an organization of distinguished leaders in the construction industry who are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the built environment. Through thought leadership, collaboration, and the sharing of expertise, NAC works to advance the construction industry and support the development of future industry leaders. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. Employment is expected to continue for future semesters.

Requirements

• Availability to work up to 20 hours per week
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate with staff, committees, and senior industry leaders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
• Proficiency with LinkedIn
• Experience with social media content creation
• Basic familiarity with audio recording and editing tools (e.g., Riverside, Audacity, or similar)
• Ability to travel, set up, and attend the NAC Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN, September 21–27, 2026
• The student non-academic position requires at least six hours enrollment for fall and spring semesters

Responsibilities

• Plan, record, edit, and publish NAC podcast episodes.
• Coordinate guest participation, recording logistics, and prepare podcast summaries or outlines.
• Edit audio and video content, ensure quality control, publish episodes on designated platforms, and maintain an organized archive of podcast assets.
• Manage and grow NAC’s LinkedIn presence and support promotion of podcasts, publications, and committee initiatives.
• Collaborate with NAC staff and the Communications & Marketing Committee to develop messaging, promotional content, and digital outreach materials.
• Track social media engagement metrics and compile basic analytics to support communications efforts.
• Assist with preparing PowerPoint presentations, compiling data, and supporting NAC committee initiatives.
• Support planning and logistics for NAC webinars and events, including assisting at the Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN (September 21–27, 2026).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed