Science Journalism Student Intern - Computer Science Department

Write both pitched and assigned stories about UTCS research, innovation, and impactInterview faculty, students, and alumni to develop compelling storylinesCover research events, symposiums, and student project showcasesAssist with content for multimedia storytelling (e.g., quotes, captions, video scripts, infographics)Collaborate with the communications team to shape ideas and refine copyContribute to editorial planning and align with broader content goalsThe Types of Stories Youll WriteA PhD student using AI to diagnose rare diseasesA UTCS lab building cybersecurity tools that protect privacyA student researcher working on climate tech or digital ethicsA behind-the-scenes look at what its like to prepare for a research competitionIdeal SkillsClear, compelling writing that can make complex topics understandableStrong interviewing instincts and curiosity about how things workExperience writing for a publication, blog, internship, or class assignmentInterest in science, research, and journalism that makes an impactAbility to work independently and revise thoughtfullyWorking knowledge of Asana or basic CMS tools is helpful but not requiredWhat Youll LearnHow to report and write about cutting-edge research in accessible waysReal-world experience in science and higher ed storytellingHow to tailor content for digital platforms and public-facing audiencesPractice pitching, drafting, editing, and publishing original workPortfolio-quality writing with measurable reach and engagementHow to ApplySubmit your resume and 2 writing samples (science/tech preferred).Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority deadline: August 15th.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.Additional Job Details: Hours: 15 hours/weekPay: $15/hourSchedule: Flexible; hybrid (40% on-site, 60% remote)Location: GDC Building, UT Austin campusTarget Start Date: August 20-27, 2025Term: Fall 2025, with potential to extendInternship Credit: Eligible; details discussed in interviews?.Eligibility: UT Austin students only. Open to work-study and non-work-study studentsImportantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.