Student Communications Intern (Open to Work-Study and Non-Work Study)

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts is seeking a Student Communications Intern to help tell stories of students, programs and events. You will create social media content, write features, take photos and videos, and assist with publishing across channels.

Ideal applicants are UT Austin students with strong writing, communication and project-management skills, and a passion for digital storytelling within the arts community.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Texas at Austin student enrolled for 6+ credits.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, especially Instagram.
• Ability to manage assignments and meet deadlines with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Research, conduct interviews and write stories and features for the web.
• Capture photos and short videos at performances, exhibitions and events.
• Develop social media content featuring Fine Arts students and programs.
• Assist with maintaining social media and editorial calendars.
• Help organize photos, videos and other digital assets.

Skills

Social media

Writing

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Currently UT Austin student (at least 6 credits)

Tools

Canva

Content management system

Job description

Job Posting Title

Student Communications Intern (Open to Work-Study and Non-Work Study) ---- Hiring Department: College of Fine Arts ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Sep 01, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 09, 2027 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

The College of Fine Arts is seeking a creative and engaged student to support the college’s communications team. The Student Communications Intern will help tell the stories of Fine Arts students, programs, performances, exhibitions, research and events through social media, photography, video, graphics and web content. Duties will include brainstorming ideas and researching, interviewing, writing and editing content. Excellent writing and interpersonal communications skills are critical, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects that involve various tasks. The ability to keep projects moving forward is imperative. This position is especially well suited for a student who is connected to the Fine Arts community and interested in communications, storytelling, social media or digital content production. Preference may be given to students pursuing a major or minor within the College of Fine Arts. Benefits include the opportunity to work across departments to create tangible work projects and published pieces that may assist with future internships, employment and graduate school. The Student Communications Intern will work under the direction of the College of Fine Arts communications staff. The position will provide hands‑on experience in communications strategy, content creation, social media, visual storytelling and digital publishing, and will produce tangible work projects and published.

Responsibilities

• Research, conduct interviews and write news stories and features for the web.
• Capture photos and short videos at selected performances, exhibitions, rehearsals, lectures, student activities and college events.
• Develop social media content featuring Fine Arts students, programs, spaces and experiences.
• Help identify student stories, campus activities, trends and conversations that may be relevant to College of Fine Arts audiences.
• Pitch ideas for recurring social media features and student‑centered content series.
• Assist with maintaining the college’s social media and editorial calendars.
• Resize and format graphics, photographs and videos for different communications channels.
• Add captions to videos and help ensure digital content meets accessibility standards.
• Assist with basic photo and video editing.
• Help organize photographs, videos and other digital assets.
• Support communications staff during occasional photo or video shoots.
• Research social media trends and recommend ways they might be adapted appropriately for a university audience.
• Compile basic social media performance information and help identify successful content.
• Provide a student perspective on communications plans, messages and campaigns.
• Perform other communications‑related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled for at least 6 credit hours.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Optional: Work-Study award for the semester.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms, particularly Instagram.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage assignments and meet deadlines with appropriate supervision.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Major or minor in the College of Fine Arts.
• Familiarity with College of Fine Arts programs, student organizations, performances, exhibitions or events.
• Experience creating social media content for an organization, student group, personal creative account or professional setting.
• Experience with Canva or similar design and editing tools.
• Basic photography, videography or video‑editing experience.
• Experience working in a website content management system.
• Familiarity with accessibility practices, including video captions and alternative text.
• Strong awareness of student interests, campus culture and current digital‑media practices.
• Formal professional experience is not required.
• Applicants may demonstrate their abilities through coursework, student organizations, personal projects, creative portfolios or social media accounts.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $18.00/hr

Working Conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Prolonged screen time. Physically able to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds. Works independently and unsupervised on a regular basis. Work collaboratively as member of a team with people of varied backgrounds.

Work Shift

Standard 8am – 5pm office hours. Possible opportunities or assignments on nights and weekends.

Required Materials

Resume One-Page Cover Letter Three examples of relevant work, which may include social media posts, photographs, videos, graphics, articles, class projects or links to online portfolios.

Employment Eligibility

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

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