Job Description

Job Posting Title: Energy Reporter in Residence
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Hiring Department: Energy Institute
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Position Open To: All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours: 30
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FLSA Status: Exempt
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Earliest Start Date: Dec 01, 2025
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Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Nov 30, 2026
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Location: Texas
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Job Details:
Purpose
The energy industry is expanding and always changing. It's also inherently interdisciplinary. Engineers and data scientists need storytellers and communication experts to help share the truth and nuance about what's happening in the energy space. Some of the most important research and innovation in the energy arena is happening at The University of Texas. The Energy Reporter in Residence will make sure the public knows this.
Through independent enterprise reporting, the Energy Reporter in Residence will produce high quality journalism for distribution to major media outlets and energy-specific platforms. They will collaborate with University of Texas faculty and staff to support energy research, literacy and innovation. The Energy Reporter in Residence will act as a mentor to students, give lectures and communication advice to faculty and staff, and raise the profile of the Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin and its partner organizations.
Responsibilities

• Produce podcasts and articles for distribution on mainstream media and energy-specific online outlets
• Host panels, live networking events, and speaking engagements for the UT Energy Institute and partners
• Writing, editing and idea generation as needed

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and at least ten years of experience reporting, producing, and editing audio journalism in energy and related fields.
Knowledge of The University of Texas at Austin energy research ecosystem.
Extensive experience researching and reporting on energy systems in Texas.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field
More than the required years of experience
Salary Range
$70,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions

• This position is part-time, expected to work 30 hours per week
• Typical office environment
• Research and reporting in the field from various locations
• Travel required
• Weekend and evening work may be required

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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.
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Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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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 , 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 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 .
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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