Job Description

Student Digital Marketing Intern, Computer Science

Hiring Department: Department of Computer Science

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: May 01, 2025

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2025

Location: AUSTIN, TX

General Notes

You'll do more than just post. You'll shape how people see computer science at UT. We're looking for a digital marketing intern who brings real skills, sharp ideas, and a creative mindset. This is a collaborative role for someone who already understands digital strategy and wants to apply that knowledge. You'll create content aligned with campaign goals, grow your portfolio, and sharpen the tools you'll use throughout your career, like SEO, analytics, and brand development. You'll be part of a team that values your input, encourages initiative, and supports your growth as a communicator and strategist.

What You'll Gain

• You'll grow skills that employers seek across industries:
• Communicate clearly across audiences and platforms
• Use digital tools to analyze performance and solve problems
• Manage time, deadlines, and priorities in a professional setting
• Build a real portfolio with published work tied to strategic goals

Quick Facts

• Hours: ~15 hours/week
• Pay: $15/hour
• Schedule: Flexible; hybrid (40% on-site, 60% remote)
• Location: GDC Building, UT Austin campus
• Start Date: May 1, 2025
• Term: Summer 2025, with possible extension into academic year
• Internship Credit: Eligible; details discussed during interviews
• Eligibility: Open to work-study and non-work-study students

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the marcomm team to support digital marketing and content campaigns
• Develop SEO-focused content and track keyword performance
• Monitor site analytics, search rankings, and user engagement metrics
• Contribute to paid search and organic marketing efforts
• Create short-form, brand-aligned content using Canva and messaging frameworks
• Stay current on digital trends, tools, and search engine algorithm updates
• Suggest strategies to improve reach, engagement, and conversion
• Help plan and implement web and social media content calendars

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current student at The University of Texas at Austin.
• The position is well-suited for a person who is organized, productive, resourceful, and professional.
• Prior experience with project management and team collaboration tools such as Wrike is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• At least one relevant course in marketing, communications, or digital media
• Prior internship, part-time job, or freelance experience in digital marketing
• Experience with Canva and foundational design principles (color, type, layout)
• Familiarity with digital tools (Google Analytics 4, Semrush, or similar)
• Understanding of SEO fundamentals and content strategy
• Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and contribute ideas
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team setting
• Bonus: Experience with project management tools

Note: This job listing is open to all UT students, regardless of work-study eligibility. The hourly rate is competitive and offers valuable professional development in the field of digital marketing and SEO.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• Link to portfolio (PDF or Google folder is acceptable as well)

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. 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 UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, 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 before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (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.

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