Job Posting Title:
Online Learning Intern, Knight Center for Journalism, 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:
Jun 04, 2026
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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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General Notes:
The Knight Center is a global leader in professional training and outreach for journalists. Located at UT Austin’s Moody College of Communication, the Center reaches thousands of journalists from around the world with online courses, conferences, news publications and research.
Purpose:
The Online Learning Intern will support the Knight Center’s distance learning program by assisting with the production and quality control of online journalism courses offered through JournalismCourses.org. The intern will work closely with the program manager to help edit course transcripts and video lessons, contribute training ideas, and support the delivery of training programs for journalists worldwide. As a Knight Center intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in online education and digital journalism training while working with an internationally recognized journalism program.
Responsibilities:
Copyedit transcripts for online journalism course videos
Support the organization and maintenance of online course materials
Assist with certificate data and emails
Communicate regularly with the Online Courses Manager and Online Courses Associate regarding daily and weekly tasks
Complete assignments accurately and on deadline
Help ensure high-quality learning experiences for a global audience of journalists and communicators
Assist with other tasks as needed
Required Qualifications:
Current undergraduate student at UT Austin
Open to work study and non-work study
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Creativity and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
U.S. work authorization required
Preferred Qualifications:
Fluent in speaking and writing in English and Spanish (and/or Portuguese)
Experience working with journalism or media-related content
Interest in international journalism training and media education
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications.
Pay Rate:
$15/hr
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
10hrs/wk
Career Competencies:
Communication
Multimedia Technologies
News writing skills
Copywriting and editing skills
Required Materials:
Resume
Cover Letter
Work Study Award Letter (if applicable)
Work-Study Job Information:
Supervisor: Filipa Rodrigues
Work Address: 300 W. Dean Keeton, RM 3.212
Work Schedules: M-F, 9 am – 5 pm
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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:
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:
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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.
