Editorial Assistant
- Uaustin
- Austin, Texas
- 2mo ago
- Full-time
- On-site
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Job Summary
UATX is looking for an Editorial Assistant to the Editor In Chief to support the communication efforts at UATX.
Responsibilities
· Proof copy as requested (e.g. Substack articles, admissions letters, etc.)
· Conduct research
· Consistently and conscientiously update digital and print materials 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
· Support Video Producer in operations on a rolling basis (data entry, guest communication, etc.)
Qualifications
· Sharp eye for editing and detail-oriented writing
· Strong research and fact-checking ability
· Comfortable managing digital, web, and print 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
· Character, diligence, and missional alignment