This office offers a paid, pre-professional internship for students who desire real-world business experience helping to promote the visibility of Austin College locally, regionally, and nationally.
...working with print and television broadcast journalists to cover College news related to current events. Responsibilities entail inviting media to campus via press releases and media alerts and conducting the interviews with faculty, staff, students, and special guests. The function of media relations also includes creating connections between Austin College and the media by monitoring current events and discovering timely connections with campus resources.
...planning and executing steps for on-campus and off-campus events designed for an impact on the campus community and beyond. Responsibilities include organizing a planning team, assigning and monitoring tasks, interface with catering and room layout, hosting speakers, and being a leadership resource to plan and carry out events that reflect positively on the Austin College brand.
...writing in a variety of styles including press releases, articles, memos, invitations, surveys, and business briefs. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, reaching out via email, social media, telephone and face-to-face with the campus constituents, guests, and the community.
...promoting the College events (through posters, flyers, tee shirts and more) and advertising, geared to specific target audiences. Skill and experience in graphic or visual design is valued, with experience using Adobe and Microsoft suite of publishing software desired.
...demonstrate initiative and follow-through on tasks related to project phases and completion – including the tracking and accountability of all parties and resources involved. In addition to weekly team meetings for planning and updates, a weekly progress report is required of each intern, providing status of every project throughout each phase and listing completed assignments.
Meet the IMC Interns
Lily Harris ’22
I’m from Austin, Texas. I’m a Business Administration major with a minor in Leadership Studies. I hope to graduate school and go on to get my master’s in Higher Education. I’m the TEDxAustinCollege lead and work on lots of other small projects in the office. My favorite part of being an intern is I’ve met… [Read More]
Jacob Moreno ‘22
My name is Jacob Moreno and I am a part of the class of 2022! I’ve been a part of this internship since my freshman year here and can say that it has changed my life for the better! This team and my superiors have given me many opportunities to expand my professional knowledge as… [Read More]
Nye Howard ‘22
I am currently majoring in International Relations with a minor in East Asian Studies and I am originally from Fort Worth. After graduating AC I am hoping to attend graduate school and further my knowledge of Japanese language. Through this internship I have gained a lot of experience in networking, communication, and leadership. I plan… [Read More]
Marissa Graf ‘22
I am from Austin, Texas and am double majoring in English Literature and Spanish with a minor in Art. I graduate in 2022 and am working towards a career in journalism or publishing. This student internship has given me many opportunities to strengthen my leadership, communication, decision making, and Adobe Illustrator skills! I have enjoyed… [Read More]
Claudia Theriot ‘22
I am from Boerne, Texas and am part of the Austin College Teaching Program with a Major in History and minor in Education. After graduating I hope to become a middle school teacher and continue utilizing the many skills I have learned through this internship. This amazing opportunity is helping me grow in my leadership… [Read More]
Odalys R. Sarabia ’21
I am from Dallas, Texas and am majoring in history with a double minor in education and Spanish. My favorite aspect of being an intern is the community we have created that promotes both professional and personal growth!
Phung Banh ‘21
As a Vietnamese international student, I will graduate Austin College with a double major in Art and Psychology, with a minor in East Asian Studies, specifically concentrating in Japanese. Being an IMC intern allows me to exceed as a graphic designer. I was the design lead for TEDxAustinCollege 2019 and TEDxAustinCollege 2020, as well as… [Read More]
Victoria Gilbert ‘21
I am a Pell Grant recipient from Dallas double majoring in East Asian Studies and International Economics and Finance with a minor in Art. I aspire to be an editor for Vogue Asia, an honors thesis, and a research at Fulbright. In the meantime, I am a Public Affairs Intern, the Black Expressions Vice-President, and… [Read More]
Meet the IMC Alumni
Olivia Bailey ‘17
I am currently in Fort Myers, Florida in a Career Development Program with a company called White Cap, the country’s leading distributor in construction supply. As a manager trainee, I am exposed to every aspect/role of the company from operations to sales to management that will prepare me to develop as a future leader of… [Read More]
Clarissa Caballero ‘19
I majored in Psychology and double minored in Education and Spanish while also being a part of the Austin Teacher Program. You may be wondering what any of these have to do with Public Affairs. I started as a Public Affairs Intern during my sophomore year and the various projects I’ve been assigned have propelled… [Read More]
Oyindamola Olufosoye ‘20
I am from Lagos, Nigeria, I graduated from Canterbury International High School in Lagos, Nigeria. I am currently majoring in International Economics and Finance with a double minor in German and Environmental Studies. After joining the Office of Public Affairs intern team my sophomore year, I have assisted with Star Parties, MLK Celebrations, and TEDxAustinCollege.… [Read More]
Femy Varghese ‘19
I graduated from Austin College with a Major in Public Health and a minor in Biology. I joined the office of Public Affairs my Junior year because I knew that this internship would allow me to apply/learn skills that I need for the real world that I wasn’t getting in my classes. I am excited for… [Read More]
Jessica Zapata ‘19
I am currently majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Public health. My work with the Office of Public Affairs has given me many opportunities to gain valuable work experience. From writing ads for Austin College to compiling roos in the news. I am thankful for the skills I have learned during this internship and look forward… [Read More]
Antonio Saavedra ‘20
I am a Chemistry and Spanish double major with the plan to continue on to medical school. My time working as an intern for the Office of Public Affairs has been invaluable. I have gotten to learn about project management, communication, and organization in a variety of different settings. This opportunity has allowed me to… [Read More]
Carolyn Yao ’17
Working on the Public Affairs team allowed me to grow as a creator. Through filmmaking and editing, I collaborated on a diverse range of projects and improved both in ability and confidence. As a Media Studies major and Art and English minor, I built upon prior knowledge while developing new skills. The culture of teamwork… [Read More]
May Nguyen ’19
I graduated in May 2019 as a Communication and Business Finance double major. The last semester, I was so happy to be accepted as an intern at Austin College’s Public Affairs office. Working as an intern, I was able to enhance my strengths and interests, and improve on my weaknesses. After every project, I constantly… [Read More]
Kim Shelton ’17
I am from Georgetown, Texas and an Art major, Media Studies minor. I spent my senior year as a member of the video team for the Public Affairs Office, where I gained additional experience in filming and video editing. This internship helped me greatly improve my video editing skills, and gave me an idea of… [Read More]
Andrew Dudasko ’17
Hello! I was a Biology major and Philosophy minor who definitely got a lot out of my Austin College education. One of the defining factors in my education was my involvement in different extracurricular activities; my involvement as a Public Affairs Intern is no exception. Through this true learning experience, I feel prepared to be… [Read More]
Pranav Sheth ’18
I graduated from Austin College in May 2018 with a double major in Business Finance & International Relations. He works as a consulting analyst in San Francisco, California. Among all the experiences I have had at Austin College, I consider my internship with the Office of Public Affairs the most valuable learning experience. I learned… [Read More]
Kristyn Reeves ’18
I was a transfer student at Austin College majoring in English, minoring in Political Science, and graduated in May of 2018! My internship on the Media Team in the Public Affairs Office was been such a rewarding experience, not only because of the technical skills I learned with our camera equipment, but also the leadership… [Read More]
Yilu Zhang ’19
I am from Korla, Xinjiang, China and graduated from Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence, Kansas. I graduated from Austin College in 2019 with a major in International Economics and Finance and a minor in Leadership Studies. I joined the Office of Public Affairs intern team my sophomore year and assisted with campus event planning, handled… [Read More]
Andrew McMillan ’16
I graduated from Austin College with a major in Biology and minor in Art. From all of my experiences at Austin College, I consider my time as a Public Affairs intern to be among the most valuable learning opportunities. I am grateful for the skills I learned, which included leadership, listening, teamwork, accountability, and many… [Read More]
Nate Essin ’18
Nate graduated from Austin College with a degree in Global Management and a Minor in Chinese. Nate was a recipient of the Gilman International Scholarship and studied abroad in Shanghai, China for intensive Chinese language training. While in China, Nate traveled extensively and even went hitchhiking in Inner Mongolia. With a passion for video production,… [Read More]
Elizabeth Gonzalez ’16
I graduated from Austin College with a double major in Business Administration and Psychology, while also obtaining a minor in Leadership Studies. I am currently in the Houston area practicing Real Estate while working to obtain my Masters sometime in the near future. My time in the Office of Public Affairs (Summer 15′ – Spring… [Read More]
Christina Hernandez ’16
I graduated from Austin College with a major in Media Studies and minor in Art. I am excited about the next journey in my life and the new experiences that will come. I joined the Public Affairs office at the beginning of my senior year as a member of the Video Team. In January I… [Read More]
Gaby Margocs ’16
I am from Austin, Texas and graduated in 2016 after studying Media and Japanese at Austin College. I was an intern at the Office of Public Affairs for almost 2 years, working with the video team to interview students, film, and edit various vignettes. I will be taking my media and interpersonal skills to my… [Read More]
Cassi Donovan ’17
I graduated from Austin College in 2017 with a double major in Psychology and Communication. I am pursuing a Masters in Social Work at UTA with the intent to develop a career in the non-profit sector. I have worked with the Public Affairs Office since my sophomore year and have loved getting hands-on experience planning… [Read More]
Mike Sinclair ’16
As a marketing communications intern, I developed skills in writing articles, press releases, and web copy. Not only did I grow as a writer, but I also explored many different career areas. The discipline and project management skills I learned in this internship helped prepare me for the work world ahead.