Student Associate Q-Podcast Communications, Work-study preferred, Part-Time

About this role

Job Posting Title: Student Associate Q-Podcast Communications, Work-study preferred, Part-Time ---- Hiring Department: Department of Physics ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: This position is open to Work Study and Non Work Study current Junior and Senior students of The University of Texas at Austin

Job Description

The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics.

The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin , strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu .  

Job Description Summary TQI is seeking a motivated and creative student to support science communication efforts. This position will focus on managing and updating TQI’s podcast social media platforms, writing introductions to episodes, creating visual thumbnails to accompany podcast episodes, and communicating with TQI science communicators.  

Key Responsibilities : • Update and maintain TQI and affiliated directors’ group websites with fresh content, announcements, and resources

• Draft short, engaging news articles and features highlighting TQI projects, events, and faculty/student accomplishments

• Assist in creating visual and multimedia content to enhance online communication efforts

• Collaborate with TQI staff and directors to develop and implement communication strategies

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Qualifications: • Current junior or senior majoring in science, engineering, or a related field

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to explain scientific topics to a broad audience

• Familiarity with social media platforms and audio/video streaming platforms (YouTube, Spotify, etc.)  

• Creative, detail-oriented, and organized, with an ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Experience in graphic design, video editing, or digital content creation is a plus

Work Schedule & Compensation: • Part-time student work study position (10–15 hours per week, flexible scheduling)

• Compensation in accordance with university work study guidelines

Hourly Rate: $17hr

Working Conditions • Standard office conditions

•   Mostly remote, occasional in person meetings

Physical Tasks • Some lifting and moving of equipment may be required.

• May work in standard office conditions.

Required Materials • Resume/CV

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. 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 Jobs. Before you apply though, 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. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

---- Employment Eligibility: Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html ---- 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 aut

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