Social Media & Communications Student Associate

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Student Associate for SCL Communications on the UT Main Campus. This part-time role (15 hours/week) supports the School of Civic Leadership by creating engaging social content, capturing events with photos and short videos, drafting captions, and publishing across platforms.

Immediate start, with content aligned to UT branding and accessibility guidelines. Responsibilities include attending campus events, developing content ideas, tracking

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging social captions.
• Familiarity with Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and other major platforms.
• Experience taking photos or recording short-form video with a smartphone or camera.

Responsibilities

• Attend School events, lectures, programs, and other activities to capture high-quality photos and short-form video content.
• Develop engaging captions and social media posts reflecting the School’s voice, mission, and brand.
• Publish or schedule approved content across designated social media platforms.
• Independently identify and pursue content opportunities from student experiences and campus events.
• Develop original social media concepts, recurring series, and short videos to boost engagement.
• Monitor social media trends and advise on participation strategies.
• Track performance metrics like reach, impressions, engagement, and follower growth.
• Prepare brief reports on content trends and opportunities to improve engagement.
• Maintain a social media content calendar and plan coverage for events.
• Organize and manage digital photo and video files.
• Ensure content follows university policies, accessibility standards, and branding guidelines.
• Coordinate with communications for reviews and approvals before publishing.

Skills

Strong written communication

Social media familiarity

Photography/short-form video

Education

Coursework in communications/marketing/public relations

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Student Associate for SCL Communications on the UT Main Campus. This part-time role (15 hours/week) supports the School of Civic Leadership by creating engaging social content, capturing events with photos and short videos, drafting captions, and publishing across platforms.

Immediate start, with content aligned to UT branding and accessibility guidelines. Responsibilities include attending campus events, developing content ideas, tracking