Communications Associate, School of Civic Leadership

Communications Associate, School of Civic Leadership

Hiring Department: School of Civic Leadership

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Established in 2023 as UT Austin's newest college, the School of Civic Leadership is a community of scholars and students dedicated to studying the foundational ideas and institutions of a free society, with the goal of advancing human flourishing. We value independent thought, civil discourse, reasoned deliberation, and intellectual curiosity as we prepare to meet the challenges of the present and sustain the blessings of liberty for future generations.

SCL is home to the Civitas Institute, a national and international hub for excellence in scholarship, commentary and public outreach on economic dynamism, individual flourishing, civic virtue, and constitutionalism. Upholding the University's motto, "Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis", "Education is the guardian genius of democracy" - we advance The University of Texas at Austin's mission to achieve excellence in education, research, and public service.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:

• 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

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We are seeking a Communications Associate to support our media and outreach efforts at the School of Civic Leadership. This role involves assisting with newsletter management, social media management, content production, podcast management, website content, print projects, and audience engagement to expand our reach and enhance our communications strategy. The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and passionate about digital media and audience engagement.

• 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 (You Tube, 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.

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.

Experience with email marketing platforms.…