The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago
Communications Associate, School of Civic Leadership
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Communications Associate for the School of Civic Leadership, a new college dedicated to the study of civic ideas and institutions. The role involves supporting media and outreach efforts, including newsletter management, social media, content production, and audience engagement.
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Responsibilities
Newsletters: Assist with content creation, formatting, scheduling, and distribution of our daily, weekly, and ad hoc newsletters. Maintain and manage subscriber lists
Social Media: Create, schedule, and monitor social media posts across multiple platforms (YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter). Engage with the audience, track performance metrics, and recommend improvements
Content: Collaborate with staff and scholars to create short-form video, graphic, and written content
Podcasts: Coordinate between show hosts, guests, and the production team to record podcast episodes. Schedule and promote podcasts
Website Content: Add new content such as podcasts, articles, and reports to Civitas Institute and Civitas Outlook
Print Projects: Assist with managing the production process for recurring print projects, such as books and mailers
Audience & Distribution Lists: Organize and update contact lists, press lists, track audience growth, and implement strategies to increase engagement
Other related functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, liberal arts, or related field
Two to four years of experience in communications, social media, or a related field
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communications
Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Eager and able to learn new skills, tools, and processes quickly
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Experience with email marketing platforms
Strong understanding of social media platforms
Basic knowledge of design tools such as Figma and Photoshop
Familiarity with video tools such as Adobe Premiere, Premiere Rush, or Headliner
Familiarity with website analytics and CMS
Photography skills
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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