Student Copywriter Associate

Job Posting Title:

Student Copywriter Associate

Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

25

FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

Ut Main Campus

Job Details:

GENERAL STATEMENT: Only students currently enrolled in the Moody College of Communication are eligible to apply.

Purpose:

The Student Copywriter Associate in University Housing and Dining (UHD) position offers hands-on experience across multiple advertising, marketing and communication functions, helping you grow into a well-rounded professional. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative, creative team with high standards for timeliness, engagement and quality deliverables. This position will provide support and assistance through a variety of written mediums while enhancing writing skills, teamwork, interpersonal communication and understanding of a large organization.

Responsibilities:

Copywriting Support

• Provide written support for marketing needs including but not limited to writing website content with visual assets, print and digital advertising, social media, creating surveys, short- and long-form articles, event handouts and more.

• Research how to effectively adapt written content for various target audiences, SEO, email marketing and other digital channels. Assist in strategizing and implementing findings, ensuring alignment with brand and department goals.

Proofreading and Editing

• Learn and maintain brand standards (UHD and University), tone, style and grammar for various marketing channels. Help team members proofread and edit various advertising, marketing and communications materials using brand standards and consistent tone, style and grammar.

Concepting and Crafting Written Content

• Assist the marketing and communications team by brainstorming ideas for engaging residents, pitching new stories and thinking of other ways to share impactful written content.

• Craft written content for different purposes and channels, including advertising, storytelling, newsletters, campaigns, digital platforms and more by applying the overall marketing strategy - determined by the marketing and communications team with your assistance.

Team Collaboration

• Gain experience working with the marketing and communications team, both in large group and one-on-one settings.

• Work collaboratively with the marketing, creative and communications teams through the creative lifecycle of projects and campaigns to bring ideas to life.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in courses at the Moody College of Communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Junior or senior status and/or must have completed at least one full academic year at an institute of higher learning (first year students are not eligible, regardless of earned credits or classification)

• Strong writing skills

• AP Style

• Previous experience in advertising, marketing or another related field preferred

Compensation:

• $13.75 per hour

Working Conditions:

• This position is based in Austin, TX and is expected to work on campus

• Position may work up to 25 hours per week

• May work outside in all weather conditions

• May work nights and weekends

• Typical office environment

• May carry small equipment

Required Materials:

• Resume

• Letter of interest

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 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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

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.