Content Creator, Center for Media Engagement, Moody College of Communication

Job Posting Title:

Content Creator, Center for Media Engagement, Moody College of Communication

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Hiring Department:

Media Engagement, Center for

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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:

Apr 06, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 07, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Job Details:

• The Center for Media Engagement’s Content Creator will be responsible for posting on our social media channels (primarily Instagram, LinkedIn, and BlueSky). They will be responsible for planning, creating, editing, and sharing posts and will work with our communications lead to ensure posts meet brand standards. The ability to translate research findings into engaging social media content is essential.

General Notes:

• The Center for Media Engagement is a research center that partners with newsrooms, social media platforms, and public and private organizations to develop research, tools, and strategies that improve media practices (mediaengagement.org).

Purpose:

• To elevate the center’s work via social media by promoting our research, events, and other content related to our areas of interest.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, create, schedule, and post engaging content across platforms, including Bluesky, Instagram, and LinkedIn

• Own all aspects of content creation, including filming, editing, and adding effects, transitions, music, graphics, captions, etc. to posts

• Develop creative campaigns and maintain content calendar

• Monitor engagement, track analytics, and optimize future content based on results

• Find and share the work of scholars, centers, and organizations that research similar topics

• Monitor trends and social media best practices and discuss findings with supervisor

• Attend center events and take photos and videos

• Assist with additional communications tasks as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student at UT Austin

• Proficiency with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X/Bluesky, LinkedIn) · Proficiency with graphic design and video editing software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)

• Creativity and a keen eye for detail

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Excellent verbal communication skills and a proactive attitude

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in center work/areas of research

• Available to spread hours across several weekdays

• Available to occasionally attend center events outside of normal hours in the fall/spring

Salary Range:

• $15/hr

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

• 10-15 hours

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment

• Social Media Marketing Management

Required Materials:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Samples of Content Creation

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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.