Marketing and Communications Undergraduate Assistant

Job Posting Title:

Marketing and Communications Undergraduate Assistant

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Hiring Department:

Global Engagement

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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

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Marketing and Communications is the creative and marketing team for Texas Global, showcasing the depth and breadth of the university’s global engagement activities across campus and abroad, supporting the mission of the University and enhancing its reputation around the world through strategic messaging and brand positioning. 

Purpose

The Texas Global Marketing and Communications Undergraduate Editorial Assistant will assist the editorial team with storytelling via print/ audio/ video/ digital content and production of marketing communications. In this role, you will research, interview, report, write, edit and publish articles for the Texas Global Newsroom and assist with the creation of marketing materials for the unit.

Responsibilities

Story Capture and Development  

• Devise concepts and pitch ideas for Texas Global newsroom stories and blog posts.  
• Interview and record sources, capture related audio/video, and write stories about current students, alumni, research, and programs.
• Research story ideas and activities on campus pertaining to strategic geographic regions and initiatives. 
• Monitor media on CSU sites across campus and other media outlets for story content.  

Writing, Content Creation, Publishing  

• Write, edit, proofread, and publish informative, engaging content for Texas Global website, related blogs, and forthcoming podcast and video channels. 
• Interface with content management system to publish stories and blog posts on Texas Global web platforms. 
• Solicit, obtain or capture, select, and edit photo and video assets to accompany written content. 

Editing and Support  

• Assist with coordination, approval, and editing of student blog content. 
• Assist with other writing, content, and research projects as assigned. 
• Assist with creation and implementation of marketing planning and campaigns. 
• Collaborate with social media strategist to share content between web and social platforms. 
• Other marketing-related projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in good academic standing with ability to work 12-15 hours per week. 
• Pursuing a degree with major coursework in journalism, English, creative writing, media/ communications or related field.  
• One or more years of experience or coursework in writing, content creation, and publishing for the web. 
• Proven communication skills in English, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Demonstrated ability to write concise, accurate, engaging, brand-appropriate content that adheres to AP Style, UT Editorial Style, and Texas Global Style. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 
• Proficiency with Drupal, WordPress, Contentful, or other content management systems. 
• Strong cross-cultural competency; ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with international students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external contacts. 
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized; ability to multitask, take direction or work independently as needed. 
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive criticism into writing, editing and production practices.
• Positive attitude and collaborative instincts.  
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience or coursework in writing and publishing for the web.
• Additional work experience in communications, interviewing, sound recording or podcast production.  
• Knowledge of basic principles of SEO and/or web content best practices, blog and social media best practices. 
• Familiarity with AP Style and/or other style guides.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop for resizing and manipulating photo images; Audition for editing sound).
• Previous experience in Asana or other project management platform.
• Previous experience in Box or other file storage/sharing platform.
• Experience working with international populations or experience living, traveling, studying, or working abroad. Coursework or proficiency in a foreign language is preferred. 

Salary

$12.00 per hour

Working Conditions

Work will be done remotely, with mandatory online team meetings weekly. Laptop and peripherals will be provided. Maintain availability during office hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., to be scheduled with supervisor. On any day scheduled for work, student must complete no fewer than 2 hours.  

Required Materials

• Cover letter
• Résumé or CV
• 3 work references with contact information
• 3 writing samples

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. 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 UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, 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 before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

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

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Background Checks:

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.