The Austin Institute has an immediate opening for a Media and Digital Content intern.

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Qualifications/Requirements:

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- Undergraduate or Graduate Student

- Excellent writing skills

- Willingness to work flexible hours

- Able to quickly learn and self-teach digital production tools such as the Adobe suite

- Have an eye for design and creation

- Interested both in intellectual formation and the good life more broadly

- Be able to work at Stumberg Hall a minimum of once a week

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Responsibilities:

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In general, our interns contribute to the full range of activities of the Austin Institute. In particular, and throughout the year, they help the staff in: 

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- Drafting and scheduling e-mail campaigns and other promotional material (on and off social media)

- Promoting and setting up our events, activities, and programs

- Reaching out to other students and groups, on and off campus

- Planning new events and activities that might speak to the true needs of UT students;

- Recording, editing, and promoting our podcasts and YouTube videos.

- Assist in website updates and troubleshooting

- Design, create, and edit video content

- Take pictures for promotional content at events​

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Based on their skills and background, interns may also help us in research-focused activities or on the policy front. During the spring, they become extremely relevant in the organization and promotion of our High School Summer Seminar. 

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Duration:

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Spring semester of 2024. Possible renewal for the summer and ongoing.

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Benefits:

- Hourly compensation

- Excellent, fresh coffee (and lots of free snacks!)

- Use of the Austin Institute's home near campus for private study/reading

- Privileged access to our speakers and senior fellows

- Influence/input on the programs/content/schedule of the fall

- flexible schedule

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Email your resume and a cover letter to Dr. Orlandi at: mo@austin-institute.org.