Graphics Producer, KUTX, Moody College of Communication

The University of Texas at Austin
retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2026
Job Posting Title: Graphics Producer, KUTX, Moody College of Communication ---- Hiring Department: KUT Radio ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes Embedded in the Moody College of Communications, KUTX is one of five services operating under the independent, non-profit umbrella of KUT Public Media. Through independent news, community storytelling and transformative music, KUT Public Media brings people together, amplifies voices and provides critical information to the Central Texas community. The Graphics Producer will be responsible for creating visually engaging content that supports the branding, marketing, and digital presence of KUTX, as well as parent organization KUT Public Media's various products. The role requires a creative thinker with a strong grasp of design principles and visual rhetoric, and experience using Adobe Creative Suite. Candidate will also be comfortable balancing multiple, concurrent tasks. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose The Graphics Producer will elevate our work via high-quality digital and print assets that reflect our brand spirit and engage target audiences. Reporting to the Assistant Program Director of KUTX, this position will work primarily on assets for KUTX Music but will also provide design support for KUT Public Media's revenue team and other KUT products (KUT News, Austin Signal, Texas Standard, and various podcasts from KUT & KUTX Studios.) Responsibilities Design branded assets for social media, marketing materials, membership and sponsorship assets, and event collateral. Create and maintain templates for presentations, reports, and promotional content. Work closely with internal "clients" to ensure cohesive visuals. Adapt designs for different audiences, digital platforms and print formats. Participate in staff meetings and organization events for team building and collaboration, as well as individual development. 12-19 Hours weekly commitment, dependent on workload. Active communication style is essential. Assist with additional tasks as needed. Required Qualifications At least 5 years of experience Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) Ability to take creative direction and iterate on designs Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within an identified time frame Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a proactive mindset Available to work between the hours of 9 AM - 5PM CST, with flexibility allowed for school or part-time work schedules Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Listener to KUT and/or KUTX and familiarity with our brands, or demonstrated interest in public media, journalism, the music industry, and/or broadcasting Basic knowledge of technical printing specs Available to occasionally attend organization events outside of normal hours Video editing or motion graphic skills would be supplementary but are not required Salary Range $21.00/hr Working Conditions Standard office environment Macbook and Adobe licenses will be provided Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Portfolio or samples of design work Importantfor 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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- 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.