Marketing and Social Media Intern, Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, Moody College of Communication

Job Posting Title:

Marketing and Social Media Intern, Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, Moody College of Communication

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Hiring Department:

Moody College of Communication

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jun 02, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 18, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Job Posting Title: Marketing and Social Media Intern

Hiring Department: Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas

Position Open To: undergraduate students (work-study or non-work-study)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10 hours

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 6/2/25

End Date: 8/18/25

Location: DMC 3.212 and remote

Job Details:

General Notes: The Knight Center is a global leader in professional training and outreach for journalists. We have three main programs: free and low-cost courses for journalists through Journalism Courses, press freedom and journalism publication through LatAm Journalism Review (LJR), and a global conference called the International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ).

Purpose: The intern will support the Marketing and Communications Coordinator by helping manage the Center's social media accounts and contribute to the Center’s social media and marketing strategy.

As a Knight Center intern, you’ll get valuable social media experience at the world-renowned Knight Center, free access to our paid online journalism courses, and the opportunity to publish in our trilingual digital magazine.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule and publish social media and other promotional content specific to each of our programs

• Help monitor our social media channels, responding promptly to comments and messages

• Assist with developing and implementing social media strategy across platforms

• Learn to identify social media trends and marketing opportunities to incorporate them and enhance the Knight Center's online presence

• Collaborate with the Knight Center team to produce quality blog posts, press releases, and other marketing materials

• Help with in-person marketing initiatives such as tabling and sponsorship events

• Other tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current student at UT Austin and is enrolled/registered (fees paid) for the current regular semester, in good academic standing (not on academic probation, continued probation or academic dismissal).

• Understanding of social media management and content creation

• Ability to analyze and understand basic social media metrics

• Basic understanding of marketing strategies

• Creativity and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• U.S. work authorization is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in speaking and writing in English and Spanish (and/or Portuguese)

• Previous experience managing social media accounts

• Familiarity with Adobe Suite, Canva, Capcut, or other creative software

• Intermediate graphic design and/or videography skills

• We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications

Salary Range

• $15/hr

Working Conditions

• Majority of work performed in office located at UT Austin (DMC 3.212)

• Computer, internet access and related software provided for in-office work

• Safe and respectful work team

• Creativity encouraged

Career Competencies:

Communication:

• Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization

Technology Advising:

• Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals

Creativity:

• Demonstrate originality and inventiveness

Required Materials

• Resume, Cover Letter, Work Study Award Letter (i