Texas Highways Editorial Intern

Texas Department of Transportation • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Performs entry-level editorial and administrative work.

Requirements

• Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.
• Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.
• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.
• Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Communicate effectively.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.
• Protect sensitive and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Journalism majors with experience at their college newspaper or another publication preferred.
• Rising junior or senior standing.
• Please submit the following materials with your State of Texas job application: a résumé, cover letter, and 3–4 writing samples

Responsibilities

• Assist with fact checking for Texas Highways magazine and ancillary publications
• Gather and fact check information for Annual State Travel Guide
• Scan and upload archival content to texashighways.com
• Write web stories and perform research for print stories
• Assist with a variety of editorial administrative tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees