Communications & PR Student Intern - Computer Science DepartmentHiring Department: Department of Computer SciencePosition Open To: All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours: 15FLSA Status: Non-ExemptEarliest Start Date: ImmediatelyPosition Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026Location: UT MAIN CAMPUSThe marketing and communications team in the computer science department is hiring multiple student interns for the fall semester, with potential to extend!Communications & PR InternAre you a concise, organized writer who enjoys shaping information into clear, purposeful communication? UT Computer Science is hiring a Communications & PR Intern to support department-wide messaging for students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and the public. In this role, you'll write sharp, timely content that promotes events, celebrates achievements, and communicates key updates across internal and public channels. It's a great fit for students interested in PR, internal communications, and brand-aligned storytelling within a mission-driven, top-ranked academic department.ResponsibilitiesDraft internal announcements, email copy, and newsletter contentWrite short news briefs about faculty awards, grants, events, and milestonesAssist with PR-style communications for partnerships, guest speakers, and achievementsCreate polished content for the UTCS website, digital signage, and social mediaHelp track editorial requests and updates in the project management systemSupport the tone and consistency of internal and external messagingCollaborate with other interns to align messaging across platformsWhat You Might Work OnA brief news post on a major faculty award or research grantA write-up on an alum-founded startup deploying CS tools in hospitalsA feature story about a mentorship initiative or student support programInternal newsletter blurbs celebrating UTCS community winsCollaborating with the social media intern to develop messaging-aligned captionsIdeal SkillsClear, efficient writing and editing, especially for informational contentSome experience writing for an organization (student org, internship, blog, etc.)Ability to manage multiple short turnaround assignmentsInterest in how communication shifts between internal and public audiencesFamiliarity with university or academic environments is a plusWorking knowledge of Asana or basic CMS tools is helpful but not requiredWhat You'll LearnHow to write for a variety of internal and external audiencesReal-world experience supporting communication strategies in a large organizationPR-style writing for digital platforms, faculty news, and eventsHow to support and manage messaging consistency across departmentsPortfolio-ready writing samples with measurable impactHow to ApplySubmit 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.Hours: 15 hours/weekPay: $15/hourSchedule: Flexible; hybrid (40% on-site, 60% remote)Location: GDC Building, UT Austin campusTarget Start Date: August 20-27, 2025Term: Fall 2025, with potential to extendInternship Credit: Eligible; details discussed in interviewsEligibility: UT Austin students only.
Open to work-study and non-work-study studentsImportant 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.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.Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.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.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.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.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 .
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