Editorial Assistant
Austin, Texas
Communications /
Full-time /
On-site
The Editorial Assistant will report directly to the Editor In Chief. Their key activities, functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
- Proof copy as requested (e.g. Substack articles, admissions letters, etc.)
- Conduct research
- Consistently and conscientiously update website to maintain accuracy and mission-alignment; take initiative and implement edits quickly
- Filter initial media inquiries
- Post approved content across social media (e.g., X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn)
- Confirm filming schedule with all parties (Communications, University guests, Student Life) and obtain publication approval from film subjects
- Maintain an organized database of dated video files
- Review long-form videos to pitch relevant, mission-aligned timestamps to Editor In Chief for clippable video highlights
Qualifications
- Sharp eye for editing and detail-oriented writing
- Strong research and fact-checking ability
- Comfortable managing web content and updates
- Familiar with handling media inquiries and social channels
- Organized with schedules, approvals, and digital file systems
- Able to identify and pitch compelling video clips
EEO / AA STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
UATX does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
