Communications&PR Student Intern - Computer Science Department, Austin

Communications&PR Student Intern - Computer Science Department

The marketing and communications team in the computer science department is hiring multiple student interns for the fall semester, with potential to extend! Responsibilities

Draft internal announcements, email copy, and newsletter content Write short news briefs about faculty awards, grants, events, and milestones Assist with PR-style communications for partnerships, guest speakers, and achievements Create polished content for the UTCS website, digital signage, and social mediaHelp track editorial requests and updates in the project management system Support the tone and consistency of internal and external messaging Collaborate with other interns to align messaging across platforms What You Might Work On

A brief news post on a major faculty award or research grant A write-up on an alum-founded startup deploying CS tools in hospitals A feature story about a mentorship initiative or student support program Internal newsletter blurbs celebrating UTCS community wins Collaborating with the social media intern to develop messaging-aligned captionsIdeal Skills

Clear, efficient writing and editing, especially for informational content Some experience writing for an organization (student org, internship, blog, etc.) Ability to manage multiple short turnaround assignments Interest in how communication shifts between internal and public audiences Familiarity with university or academic environments is a plusWorking knowledge of Asana or basic CMS tools is helpful but not required What You'll Learn

How to write for a variety of internal and external audiences Real-world experience supporting communication strategies in a large organization PR-style writing for digital platforms, faculty news, and events How to support and manage messaging consistency across departments Portfolio-ready writing samples with measurable impactHow to Apply

Submit your resume and 1–2 writing samples that show your ability to communicate clearly and strategically. We're especially interested in samples that reflect PR, institutional storytelling, or event/news writing. Writing samples from class assignments or writing for student organizations are totally fine.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority deadline: August 15th. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Additional Job Details Hours: 15 hours/week Pay: $15/hour Schedule: Flexible; hybrid (40% on-site, 60% remote) Location: GDC Building, UT Austin campusTarget Start Date: August 20-27, 2025 Term: Fall 2025, with potential to extend Internship Credit: Eligible; details discussed in interviews Eligibility: UT Austin students only. Open to work-study and non-work-study students 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.