Student Intern, Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, Moody College of Communication

Job Posting Title:

Student Intern, Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, Moody College of Communication

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Hiring Department:

Moody College of Communication

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes:

• The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas hosts the International Symposium on Journalism (ISOJ), an annual conference that convenes journalists, media executives and scholars for two days of discussion on online journalism

Purpose:

• The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas is looking for an intern to assist with event planning for our International Symposium on Online Journalism. The intern will assist with logistics for planning the 2026 ISOJ. This position is for 10 hours a week and is paid. You must be able to work out of our office in DMC.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with booking flights and hotel accommodations for panelists and speakers
• Communicating information about flight and hot itineraries
• Ensuring all panelists and speakers arrangements are accounted for in spreadsheet, including dates, times and cost
• Other tasks as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Current student at UT Austin

Preferred Qualifications:

• Available to work M-F between 8am-4pm in office at the Moody College of Communication

Salary:

• $15/hr

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

• 10 hours/wk

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid

Career Competencies:

• Spreadsheet Software
• Effective Communications
• Accuracy And Attention to Detail

Required Materials:

• Resume
• Work References

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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.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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E-Verify:

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• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.