Communications Associate, School of Civic Leadership

Communications Associate, School of Civic Leadership

The University of Texas at Austin

We are seeking a Communications Associate to support our media and outreach efforts at the School of Civic Leadership. The 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 daily, weekly, and ad‑hoc newsletters. Maintain and manage subscriber lists.
• Social Media:
  Create, schedule, and monitor posts across You Tube, Instagram, and Twitter. Engage with the audience, track performance metrics, and recommend improvements.
• Content:
  Collaborate with staff and scholars to produce short‑form video, graphics, and written material.
• Podcasts:
  Coordinate hosts, guests, and the production team for recording, scheduling, and promotion.
• Website Content:
  Add new content such as podcasts, articles, and reports to the Civitas Institute and Civitas Outlook sites.
• Print Projects:
  Assist with the production process for recurring print projects, including 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 a 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 communication.
• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of website analytics and CMS.
• Photography skills.

$53,000+ depending on qualifications.

• Resume/CV
• Three work references, including at least one supervisor reference
• Letter of interest
• One writing sample (500–1,000 words; options include press release, newsletter article, social media campaign copy, blog post, or other communications‑focused sample)

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible to apply. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply without supervisor approval.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and 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.

The University will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees with access to compensation information will only disclose pay to authorized individuals or in response to a formal complaint, investigation, or when required by law.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification (I‑9) and present acceptable documents no later than the third day of employment.

The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

Applicants who are not current university employees or contingent workers should submit a complete application through the university’s application portal. Current employees and contingent workers must apply via Workday. For more information on benefits and compensation, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..