Energy Reporter in Residence Job at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin

Energy Reporter in Residence

Hiring Department: Energy Institute

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 30

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Dec 01, 2025

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Nov 30, 2026

Location: Texas

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. They 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

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

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.

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.