Student Associate Q-Podcast Communications, Work-study preferred, Part-Time

Job Posting Title:

Student Associate Q-Podcast Communications, Work-study preferred, Part-Time

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Hiring Department:

Department of Physics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

This position is open to Work Study and Non Work Study current Junior and Senior students of The University of Texas at Austin

Job Description

The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics.

The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu.  

Job Description Summary

TQI is seeking a motivated and creative student to support science communication efforts. This position will focus on managing and updating TQI’s podcast social media platforms, writing introductions to episodes, creating visual thumbnails to accompany podcast episodes, and communicating with TQI science communicators. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain TQI and affiliated directors’ group websites with fresh content, announcements, and resources

• Draft short, engaging news articles and features highlighting TQI projects, events, and faculty/student accomplishments

• Assist in creating visual and multimedia content to enhance online communication efforts

• Collaborate with TQI staff and directors to develop and implement communication strategies

Qualifications:

• Current junior or senior majoring in science, engineering, or a related field

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to explain scientific topics to a broad audience

• Familiarity with social media platforms and audio/video streaming platforms (YouTube, Spotify, etc.) 

• Creative, detail-oriented, and organized, with an ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Experience in graphic design, video editing, or digital content creation is a plus

Work Schedule & Compensation:

• Part-time student work study position (10–15 hours per week, flexible scheduling)

• Compensation in accordance with university work study guidelines

Hourly Rate: $17hr

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions

•  Mostly remote, occasional in person meetings

Physical Tasks

• Some lifting and moving of equipment may be required.

• May work in standard office conditions.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Mater